PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igancio Galderrama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Liddel told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Galderrama
vs
Liddel

188 cm
22
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igancio Galderrama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fred Liddel!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galderrama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galderrama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Galderrama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Liddel closes the distance and pushes Galderrama back into the cage.

Galderrama manages to break the clinch.
Galderrama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Liddel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Galderrama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galderrama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Galderrama is looking to clinch.
Liddel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel throws a front kick aimed at Galderrama's knee but Galderrama avoids it well.
Galderrama misses with a double jab

and Liddel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Galderrama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Galderrama gets a takedown into half guard.
Galderrama tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Liddel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Galderrama is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galderrama looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Liddel is pressing down on Galderrama's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Liddel wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel is adopting a defensive guard.
Liddel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galderrama is one step ahead there.
Galderrama might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Galderrama slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Galderrama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liddel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Liddel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Galderrama manages to get himself to full guard.
Galderrama looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galderrama is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Liddel is controlling him.
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 Igancio Galderrama will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Galderrama misses with a body shot.
Liddel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Galderrama lands a with a good body shot.
Liddel tries to land a leg kick but Galderrama saw it coming and moves away.
Galderrama takes a swing at Liddel's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Liddel.
A shot to the body from Galderrama misses
and Liddel counters with a one-two to the body.
Galderrama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Galderrama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel tries to clinch but Galderrama is having none of it.
Liddel moves out of range as Galderrama strikes.
Liddel misses with a double jab

and Galderrama moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Galderrama.
Galderrama is trying to force a seperation but Liddel has the dominant position.
Galderrama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Liddel has him pressed against the cage.
Galderrama prevents Liddel from breaking the clinch.
Galderrama tries to break the clinch but Liddel is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Liddel has Galderrama pressed against the cage, preventing Galderrama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Galderrama tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Galderrama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Galderrama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Liddel leaves Galderrama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Liddel tries to clinch up but Galderrama circles away and keeps his distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Liddel, as that shot connected.
Liddel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galderrama throws a head kick but Liddel moves out of range.

Liddel moves into the clinch.

Galderrama breaks from the clinch.
Galderrama swats away the attempt to clinch by Liddel.
Galderrama closes the distance and clinches up with Liddel, looking for a takedown. Galderrama pushes Liddel against the cage but Liddel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igancio Galderrama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galderrama misses with a hook to the body

and Liddel counters by clinching up.
Galderrama working hard to break the clinch.

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.
Liddel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Galderrama up against the cage.
Liddel keeps control of Galderrama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Liddel prevents Galderrama from breaking the clinch.
Galderrama tries to break free but Liddel pushes him back against the cage.
Liddel is trying to drag Galderrama to the mat but Galderrama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galderrama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Liddel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fred Liddel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Galderrama scores with a takedown into Liddel's guard.
Galderrama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Liddel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Galderrama keeping moving, preventing Liddel from controlling successfully.
Galderrama is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galderrama pulls Liddel in close to his closed guard and prevents Liddel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Liddel is stalling in the full guard.
Liddel postures up in Galderrama's guard and throws a big left but Galderrama blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Galderrama is trying to keep Liddel in close.
Liddel won't allow Galderrama to sweep him here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick by Liddel misses
and Galderrama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Liddel thinking.
Galderrama misses with a wild body shot.
Galderrama misses with a combination
and Liddel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galderrama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galderrama tries to bum rush Liddel with a series of wild strikes but Liddel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liddel circles away from the clinch attempt

and Liddel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Galderrama's guard.
Galderrama keeping moving, preventing Liddel from controlling successfully.
Liddel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galderrama keeping moving, preventing Liddel from controlling successfully.
Galderrama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Galderrama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Galderrama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Liddel on the ground.
Galderrama seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Galderrama wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Igancio Galderrama.
I think Galderrama has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a draw!