PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alica Lich (ranked 5510 p4p, 0 weight class) and Over it (ranked 4889 p4p, 0 weight class). Over it has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lich
vs
it

165 cm
21
135 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
130 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alica Lich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Over it!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lich shoots in for a takedown but it shows good takedown defense.
it looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
it lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lich circles away quickly and effectively.
Lich is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from it.
Lich darts in looking for a takedown but it gets double underhooks and turns Lich into the cage.
A head kick misses from it.
it throws a combination that misses
and Lich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? it is fending him off so far but Lich persists. Nope, it circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alica Lich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lich fails to land the takedown.
Lich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. it defends it nicely.
Lich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lich gets a takedown into half guard.
it wants to improve his position but Lich is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lich wants to free his trapped foot but it is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lich sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lich is looking to stall here but it recovers full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lich wants to pass the guard but it is keeping the position.
it has a closed guard, preventing Lich from standing up.
it is trying to keep Lich in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but it swivels and escapes.
it swinging wildly here.
Lich throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
it throws a combination that misses
and it takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Lich drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lich is standing up over it. it looks to escape but Lich dives into side control.
it looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

it takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lich controlling the position from side mount.

Lich is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, it has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lich grinds an elbow into it's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lich controls the position from side control.
Lich's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
You can see the frustration on it's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lich content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alica Lich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but it paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lich cracks the inside of it's front leg.
it pulls out of a head kick attempt.
it throws a sloppy head kick and Lich moves out of range easily.
it slaps away a takedown attempt from Lich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
it throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lich fails with the takedown.
it on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lich moves into range and clinches up with it.
Lich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by it after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alica Lich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
it swings wildly with an uppercut but Lich uses good head movement to avoid it.
it is breathing heavily.

Lich breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
it misses with the combination.

Lich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lich lands a hook that snaps the head of it backwards.
A knee to the head by Lich.
it struggles to land a body shot inside as Lich controls his hands.
it has had enough of the clinch but Lich keeps him there for the moment.
it wants to get back to striking at distance but Lich won't allow it.
it wants to break the clinch but can't.

Lich pulls guard.
Lich trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lich is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Lich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
it working a defensive guard here.
Lich trying to control but it is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

it is working an open guard so Lich takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lich tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but it defends well and Lich ends up having to push it into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lich goes for a double leg but it avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as it continues to drive forward.
Alica Lich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lich tries for a takedown but it sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
it throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Lich rushes it and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Lich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alica Lich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
it wants to control from the top but Lich keeps moving.

Lich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lich is trying to control the position but it postures up.

it drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lich looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lich looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lich!

Lich decides to stand up, so the ref orders it to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Lich closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
it trying to hold on to Lich's head to control him but Lich postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alica Lich dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Lich.
Lich shoots in for a double leg but it sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
it misses with a double jab

and Lich counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lich.
Lich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
it is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

Lich moves into range and clinches up with it.
Lich lands a shoulder strike.

Lich pulls guard successfully.
Lich is pulling down on it's head. It's preventing any offense from it, at least for the moment.
Lich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lich engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lich pushes down on it's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lich is looking to advance position but it won't allow it.
Lich is taking a breather. it says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lich stands up and beckons it to join him on the feet.
Lich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as it sprawls well. it wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lich gets slowly back to his feet.
Over it has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alica Lich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
it misses with a wild combination.
Lich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. it defends it nicely.
Lich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts it as he jumps to the side.
Lich dives in for a single leg takedown but it sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

it instigates a clinch.

it breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
it fails to land with a series of punches.

Lich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with it, pushing him back against the cage.
Lich dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
it makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

it pulls Lich into guard.

it isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lich stacks it 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 Lich!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lich controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alica Lich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lich, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alica Lich!