PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ant Liebermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suavey Micthell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ant Liebermann has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Liebermann
vs
Micthell

169 cm
19
140 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
135 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Gojira Industries

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ant Liebermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Suavey Micthell!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Micthell leaves Liebermann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Liebermann misses with a hook. Micthell ducked under it nicely.

Micthell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Liebermann is trying to get back to half guard.

Micthell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Liebermann is not content to let Micthell control the position.
Liebermann is trying to control Micthell's posture but Micthell avoids it.
Liebermann gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liebermann trying to hold on to Micthell's head to control him but Micthell postures up.
Liebermann tries to get to full guard but Micthell has control of the leg.

Micthell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Liebermann is looking for a sweep. Micthell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Micthell seems to be looking for submissions.

Micthell is looking for a kimura but Liebermann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Micthell to get the leverage.
Liebermann is looking for a sweep. Micthell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Micthell is trying to control the action in half guard but Liebermann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liebermann makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Liebermann.
Micthell throwing strikes but missing.

Liebermann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Micthell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Liebermann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Micthell is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Micthell throws a strike but Liebermann rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liebermann trying to control the position from guard on top but Micthell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Micthell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Liebermann is in close to Micthell's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liebermann is fighting to break Micthell's control of his arms but Micthell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Micthell working a defensive guard here.

Micthell isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Liebermann stacks Micthell on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Liebermann!
Liebermann is looking to take a break and control but Micthell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Liebermann moves into full mount!
Liebermann controlling his opponent.

Liebermann jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Micthell manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Micthell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liebermann wants to control but Micthell is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Micthell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Micthell is working to avoid the ground and pound but Liebermann connects with a decent elbow.
Micthell tries to improve position but can't.
Liebermann advances to full mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liebermann trying to control but Micthell is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liebermann controlling the position easily from mount.
Micthell can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ant Liebermann dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Liebermann connects with a body shot that sends Micthell's belly button to the back.
Micthell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liebermann throws out the jab.
No joy there for Liebermann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Micthell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liebermann slips a jab from Micthell.
Liebermann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Micthell's head backwards.

Liebermann gets caught napping as Micthell dives in and scores a takedown. Liebermann manages to retain guard.
Micthell trying to control the position from guard on top but Liebermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ant Liebermann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Micthell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Liebermann manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Micthell has Liebermann in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liebermann tries to free his leg and advance position but Micthell is retaining full guard.

Micthell throws his legs up looking for a submission but Liebermann uses it to pass to side control.
Micthell is trying to escape the position but Liebermann is controlling the position.
Micthell sneaks back into half guard.
Micthell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Liebermann is pressing down on Micthell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Micthell is holding on for now.

Liebermann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Micthell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Liebermann drops an elbow to the side of Micthell's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liebermann drops an elbow to the side of Micthell's head.
Liebermann is looking to advance position but Micthell won't allow it.
Micthell tries to roll over but Liebermann keeps him under control.

Micthell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Micthell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Liebermann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Micthell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Liebermann is trying to work for a kimura but Micthell is defending well.

Liebermann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Micthell is just riding it out for now. Liebermann eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Micthell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Micthell is trying is best to control the position here.
Liebermann is pressing down on Micthell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Micthell is holding on for now.
Micthell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Liebermann.
Micthell is looking to improve his position.
Liebermann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Micthell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Liebermann trying to control the pace.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Liebermann is trying to work for a kimura but Micthell is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Micthell actively working from the bottom here.
Micthell wants to control the action here but instead Liebermann manages to pass to full mount!
Liebermann lands a nice shot to the head.
Liebermann looking to finish Micthell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Micthell!
Micthell is trying desperately to improve position.
Liebermann trying to control but Micthell is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liebermann lands a heavy elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Micthell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Micthell is squirming around, avoiding Liebermann's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ant Liebermann dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Liebermann looks to score with a jab to the body but Micthell is just out of range.
Liebermann looks to score with a jab to the body but Micthell is just out of range.

Micthell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Micthell lands in his opponent's guard.
Liebermann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Liebermann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Liebermann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Micthell is aware though and is defending well.
Liebermann controls Micthell momentarily but Micthell frees himself.
Micthell's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Liebermann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Micthell defends it easily.
Liebermann wants to sweep but no luck.
Liebermann keeping moving, preventing Micthell from controlling successfully.
Micthell preventing the sweep.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Micthell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Liebermann is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Liebermann has escaped and now he's on top!

Micthell working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Liebermann has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liebermann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micthell won't allow Liebermann to pass to mount.
Micthell is staying active underneath Liebermann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Micthell trying to control but Liebermann postures up.

Liebermann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Micthell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Liebermann trying to control the position from guard on top but Micthell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Micthell looking for subs off his back but Liebermann has passed one foot through into half guard.
Liebermann is keen to just control but Micthell is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Micthell is looking to improve his position.
Micthell regains full guard. Nicely done.

Liebermann drops back looking for a leg! Micthell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Micthell manages to kick Liebermann off! Liebermann jumps back into Micthell's guard.
Micthell keeping full guard, as Liebermann tries to pass.
Micthell is trying to keep Liebermann in close.
Micthell keeping full guard, as Liebermann tries to pass.
Micthell keeping moving, preventing Liebermann from controlling successfully.
Ant Liebermann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Micthell looking for a guillotine here but Liebermann defends easily.
Micthell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Liebermann!
Liebermann sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Liebermann trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liebermann works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Micthell trying to control but Liebermann is working from the bottom.
Suavey Micthell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Micthell looking to sit in guard and control but Liebermann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ant Liebermann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Liebermann has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ant Liebermann!
Ant Liebermann managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Gojira Industries, into his post fight interview.