PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Icarus Liege (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Blachowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Liege
vs
Blachowicz

186 cm
26
211 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Icarus Liege!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jan Blachowicz!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blachowicz throws a body kick that misses.
Blachowicz is looking to slow Liege down with leg kicks.
Liege blocks the body kick.
Liege uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blachowicz.
Blachowicz lands a front kick.
Nice jab there from Blachowicz.
Liege lands a lovely overhand right.
Liege throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liege throws an overhand right that lands on Blachowicz's shoulder, as Blachowicz tries to avoid the shot.
Liege with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Liege throws a nice looking combination but Blachowicz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liege showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blachowicz.
Blachowicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blachowicz's coach down at Island Premium CT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Blachowicz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blachowicz missing with a left hand there. Liege was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blachowicz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blachowicz is looking to land body kicks.
Blachowicz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blachowicz keeps Liege at a distance using the push kick.
Blachowicz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Liege moves out of range as Blachowicz throws a body kick.
Blachowicz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Liege moves out of range as Blachowicz throws a body kick.
Blachowicz throws a head kick but Liege moves out of range.
Blachowicz looks winded!
Blachowicz scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Blachowicz.
Liege fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blachowicz throws a head kick but Liege moves out of range.
Liege paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blachowicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liege lands a jab to the head.
Blachowicz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blachowicz moves forwards but Liege connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blachowicz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jan Blachowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Liege drops Blachowicz with a beautiful combination! Blachowicz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Liege is looking for the KO!

Blachowicz is rocked!
Blachowicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liege throws a shot to the body.
Liege definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Liege feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Blachowicz sprawling to the canvas! Blachowicz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Liege finish him?!
Blachowicz is still on wobbly legs! Can Liege finish him?
Liege measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Blachowicz! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Icarus Liege!