PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanishk Soni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Chuck Liddel. Tanishk Soni will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Liddel
vs
Soni

188 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Liddel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tanishk Soni!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soni avoids the head kick by Liddel.
Liddel throws a head kick that misses.
Soni throws a leg kick but Liddel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Soni misses with a kick to the body.
Soni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Liddel tries a head kick but it misses.
Liddel tries a head kick but it misses.
Soni misses with a kick to the body.
Liddel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Tanishk Soni has been cut.
Tanishk Soni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Soni blocks the body kick.
Liddel pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Soni looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Liddel!
Liddel tries to improve his position but instead Soni has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soni has the hooks in. Liddel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Liddel is trying to stand back up.
Soni avoiding Liddel 's attempts to control his hands.

Liddel fending off the submission attempt from Soni.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Liddel trying to get back to his feet but Soni is in full control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soni avoiding Liddel 's attempts to control his hands.
Soni controlling well, preventing Liddel from escaping the position.
Liddel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
I really don't envy Liddel right now.
Liddel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Soni.
Liddel rolls, trying to escape but Soni keeps control of the position.
Liddel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chuck Liddel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tanishk Soni's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Soni closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liddel circles away.
Liddel throws a leg kick that misses.
Liddel thows a body kick. Soni tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Liddel throws a sloppy head kick and Soni moves out of range easily.
Liddel avoids a kick to the body.
Soni moves in looking to clinch but Liddel pushes him off.
Soni avoids the head kick by Liddel.
A left and a right from Soni both land. Nice combination.
Liddel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Soni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Soni avoids the head kick by Liddel.
Liddel tries a head kick but it misses.
Liddel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liddel throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soni misses with a takedown attempt - Liddel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Liddel misses with a right hand

and Soni holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Soni is trying to break free.
Soni tries to land a knee to the head but Liddel blocks with his arms.
Liddel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soni missing with knees to the body.
Liddel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Soni just leaning against Liddel, taking a breather.
Soni lands with a left to the head.
Soni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soni tries to break the clinch but Liddel is controlling the position.

Liddel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liddel swings widly with a right hand
and Soni counters with a left to the body.
Soni is looking to land body kicks.
Liddel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Liddel misses with a body shot
and Soni counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Liddel thinking.
Horrible takedown by Soni or perhaps it was just good defense by Liddel which made him look bad.
Chuck Liddel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanishk Soni.
Liddel throws a head kick that misses.
Soni shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liddel pinned against the cage. Liddel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Soni takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soni blocks a head kick by Liddel.
Soni closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liddel circles away.
Liddel throws a front kick aimed at Soni's knee but Soni avoids it well.
Soni misses with a kick to the body
and Liddel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Soni takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Soni is rocked!
Liddel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Soni to counter with a crisp jab.
Liddel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Liddel throws a series of punches but Soni moves out of range.
Liddel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liddel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Soni if he has to take too many more of those.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Liddel throws a combination that misses

and Soni counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Liddel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Liddel tries to get out of the position.
Liddel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Soni stays in close to Liddel's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soni passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Liddel can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liddel is looking to regain half guard here but Soni keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Liddel struggling a bit here.
Liddel tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Soni easily slips into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Liddel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tanishk Soni's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Liddel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Soni counter with a right hand.
Liddel scores with a jab to the body.
Liddel fakes the leg kick and cracks Soni in the body.
Liddel tries to bum rush Soni with a series of wild strikes but Soni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liddel misses with a lunging right hand
and Soni counters with a stiff right hand.
Liddel throws a big shot that misses.
Liddel falls off balance throwing a combination

and Soni holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Soni lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Liddel or not.
Liddel keeps control of Soni as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Soni.

Liddel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soni blocks a head kick by Liddel.
Soni fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Liddel misses with a combination
and Soni counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liddel throws a right hand that Soni ducks under and follows up with a left that Soni also avoids with ease.
Liddel stalks Soni and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Soni's face. Soni staggers backwards, shaken.
Soni shoots in and drives through. Liddel sprawls well.
Chuck Liddel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel is looking to land body kicks.

Soni has Liddel up against the cage in a clinch.
Soni lands a shot to the body.
Soni can't get the takedown.
Chuck Liddel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanishk Soni.

Liddel breaks the clinch.
Chuck Liddel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liddel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liddel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Liddel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Soni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Liddel looks to land a left hand but Soni moved out of range nicely.
Liddel throws an overhand right that lands on Soni's shoulder, as Soni tries to avoid the shot.
Chuck Liddel is winning the standup battle so far.
Liddel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Liddel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soni at a distance.
Liddel tries to land a leg kick but Soni saw it coming and moves away.
Liddel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liddel throws a push kick but Soni slaps the foot to one side.
Soni blocks a head kick by Liddel.
Liddel throws a head kick but Soni moves out of range.
Liddel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Soni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tanishk Soni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soni throws a lazy body kick
and Liddel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Soni shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soni is looking to clinch but Liddel is avoiding it.
Soni throws a chopping leg kick but Liddel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Liddel is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Liddel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Soni jabs at Liddel's body.
Soni is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liddel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liddel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Soni closes the distance and clinches.
Liddel stalling in the clinch but Soni improves position.
Soni is trying to break free.
A left hand lands to the body for Soni.
Soni wants to break free but Liddel has control.
Soni controlling the action here for a moment.
Liddel blocks an elbow strike from Soni.
Soni wants a takedown but no success here.
Soni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Liddel has him pressed against the cage.
Soni is trying to break free.
Soni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Liddel has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soni tries to break the clinch but Liddel is controlling the position.
Soni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Liddel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liddel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soni avoids the head kick by Liddel.
Liddel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soni tries to clinch but Liddel moves out of range.
Soni shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liddel pinned against the cage. Liddel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from Liddel.
Liddel tries a head kick but it misses.
Liddel cracks a nice hook into Soni's ribs.
Liddel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soni shoots in but no luck this time.

Soni scores with a takedown into Liddel's guard.
Liddel keeping moving, preventing Soni from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddel working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Soni drops back looking for a leg! Liddel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liddel manages to kick Soni off! Soni jumps back into Liddel's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liddel is trying to keep Soni in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Liddel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Liddel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Liddel!