PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenwe Elendil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lenwe Elendil is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Elendil
vs
Liddell

195 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

152 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Spartan Fight Gear - Rio

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lenwe Elendil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Liddell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Elendil has a closed guard, preventing Liddell from standing up.

Elendil pushes Liddell off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Liddell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Elendil's half guard.
Elendil controlling the position well.
Liddell stops Elendil from getting back to his feet.
Liddell throws a strike but Elendil avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Liddell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Liddell preventing the sweep.
Liddell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Liddell should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elendil has his hands on Liddell's head, controlling the position.

Elendil pushes Liddell off and scrambles back to his feet.
Elendil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liddell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A combination from Elendil does no damage.
Liddell is looking to clinch.

Liddell moves into the clinch.

Elendil breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Elendil, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elendil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Elendil throws a nice looking combination but Liddell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liddell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Elendil's waist but Elendil gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Liddell off to one side.
Elendil lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liddell circles away quickly and effectively.
Liddell shoots in for a takedown but Elendil shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Liddell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Elendil's head.
Liddell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elendil misses with a two punch combination.
Elendil is breathing heavily.
A combination from Elendil does no damage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Liddell has eaten all the pies!
Elendil leaves Liddell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lenwe Elendil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Liddell.
A punch combination from Elendil misses.
Elendil looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liddell thuds his shin into the meat of Elendil's side.
Elendil throws a series of punches but Liddell avoids them all with ease.
Liddell looks for a takedown but Elendil sprawls well.
Elendil takes a kick to the side of the head.
Elendil throws a sloppy head kick

and Liddell counters with a shoot takedown. Elendil fights it but they end up in guard.
Liddell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Liddell wanted to stand there but Elendil had control of the position.
Elendil wants to stand and escape but Liddell is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elendil manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Elendil is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Liddell can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Elendil landing strikes, looking to finish!
Elendil fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Liddell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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!
Liddell has hold of Elendil's hands but Elendil slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Liddell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Elendil pulls his head out easily.

Elendil decides to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Liddell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lenwe Elendil's cut.
That's time! Elendil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Elendil throws a nice looking combination but Liddell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liddell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Elendil backs up against the cage.
Elendil throws a right hand that Liddell ducks under and follows up with a left that Liddell also avoids with ease.
Elendil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liddell shoots in for a takedown but Elendil shows good takedown defense.
Elendil goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Liddell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Elendil swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Liddell counters with a takedown into side control.

Liddell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Elendil rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Liddell's guard! Nice work there by Elendil!
Liddell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Elendil postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Elendil decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Liddell, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell tries to bum rush Elendil with a series of wild strikes but Elendil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elendil lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Liddell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Elendil avoids it really well and circles away.
Lenwe Elendil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Liddell.
Elendil scores with a nice right hand.
Elendil lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liddell circles away quickly and effectively.

Liddell moves into range and clinches up with Elendil.
Liddell tries to pull guard but Elendil holds him up against the cage and eventually Liddell drops back down to his feet.
Liddell tries to pull guard but Elendil won't allow it.

Elendil has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Liddell uses from the top position.
Elendil is pulling down on Liddell's head to control his posture.
Liddell with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elendil keeping moving, preventing Liddell from controlling successfully.
Elendil wants to stand but Liddell is controlling the position.
Elendil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Elendil manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Elendil misses with a wild combination.
Liddell moves in looking to clinch but Elendil pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elendil throws a series of punches but Liddell avoids them all with ease.

Liddell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Elendil manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Liddell trying to control but Elendil is working from the bottom.
Elendil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Liddell.
Liddell throws a big right hand that misses.
Elendil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liddell won't allow Elendil to get back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Elendil goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lenwe Elendil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Elendil misses.
A good leg kick by Liddell.

Liddell closes the distance and clinches.

Elendil drags the fight down to the ground.
Liddell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elendil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lyoto Liddell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lenwe Elendil'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!

Liddell slips a jab and a cross from Elendil.
Liddell is looking to clinch but Elendil is avoiding it.
Elendil throws a sloppy head kick and Liddell moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Elendil as Liddell shoots in.

Liddell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Elendil's half guard.
Elendil keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Liddell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liddell is trying to control the action in half guard but Elendil is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell stalling away here and it's allowed Elendil to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Liddell throwing strikes from guard but Elendil blocks nicely.
Elendil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Elendil pushes Liddell off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Liddell dodges the punch combination from Elendil.
Elendil misses with a combination

and Liddell counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Elendil!
Liddell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Elendil slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elendil manages to get to full guard.
Liddell is looking to stand up but Elendil won't let him.
Liddell trying to control but Elendil is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Elendil is on top in guard.
Liddell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elendil working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Liddell's head.
Elendil postures up and lands a big shot to Liddell's brow.

Liddell is working an open guard so Elendil takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Elendil looks to land a combination but Liddell avoids it well.
Lenwe Elendil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Liddell is defended easily by Elendil.
Elendil misses with a double jab

so Liddell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Liddell won't allow Elendil to get back to his feet.
Liddell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Elendil looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell trying to control but Elendil is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Elendil is on top in guard.
Elendil distracts Liddell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lyoto Liddell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Elendil works over Liddell with some ground and pound from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Liddell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Liddell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Liddell!