PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell comes to the cage accompanied by It's Dark and Hell is hot. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Liddell
vs
Monsoon

186 cm
23
213 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

184 cm
23
205 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Monsoon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monsoon leaves Liddell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Liddell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Monsoon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Monsoon prevents Liddell from getting back to his feet.
Monsoon postures up and lands a big shot to Liddell's brow.
Monsoon throwing strikes from guard but Liddell blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Liddell is on top in guard.
Liddell is looking to work some ground and pound but Monsoon has wrist control.
Monsoon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Liddell throws a big right hand that misses.
Liddell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsoon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Liddell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monsoon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Liddell thows a big elbow that misses.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Liddell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Monsoon gets a takedown into half guard.
Monsoon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Liddell's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liddell tries to get to full guard but Monsoon has control of the leg.
Monsoon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Monsoon thows a huge punch but Liddell dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon is nestled in close to Liddell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Monsoon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Liddell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Monsoon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Liddell kicks off Monsoon and gets to his feet.
Monsoon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liddell.
Some wild striking there from Liddell.
Liddell tries to bum rush Monsoon with a series of wild strikes but Monsoon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liddell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Monsoon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Liddell's waist but Liddell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monsoon off to one side.

Liddell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Liddell is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon controlling Liddell's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Monsoon is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monsoon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Monsoon stops Liddell from standing up.
Liddell keeping full guard, as Monsoon tries to pass.
Monsoon postures up in Liddell's guard and throws a big left but Liddell blocks it.
Monsoon chips away with some ground and pound.

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.
Monsoon throws a big right hand that misses.
Monsoon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Monsoon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Monsoon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Monsoon throwing strikes from guard but Liddell blocks nicely.
Liddell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Monsoon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monsoon throws a strike but Liddell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Liddell looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Monsoon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Liddell misses the jab.
Liddell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Monsoon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Liddell's guard now.
Monsoon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Monsoon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liddell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monsoon scoring with some ground and pound.
Monsoon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Liddell manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Liddell with a nice head shot there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Monsoon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Liddell thows a big elbow that misses.
Monsoon controls Liddell momentarily but Liddell frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Monsoon is on top in guard.
Liddell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Liddell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monsoon looking to sit in guard and control but Liddell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Monsoon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Liddell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Liddell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Liddell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Monsoon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Liddell.
Monsoon is trying to control the position but Liddell postures up.
Monsoon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Liddell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Monsoon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Liddell stuffs the takedown attempt from Monsoon. Monsoon gets slowly back to his feet.
Liddell doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Monsoon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Monsoon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Monsoon trying to control but Liddell is working from the bottom.
Liddell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monsoon distracts Liddell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell keeping moving, preventing Monsoon from controlling successfully.
Monsoon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Monsoon trying to move into half guard but instead Liddell has managed to sweep!
Liddell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Liddell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Monsoon controlling Liddell's posture.
Liddell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Monsoon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Liddell!
Monsoon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Liddell looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Monsoon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Monsoon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monsoon scoring with strikes but Liddell is staying in there.
Monsoon lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Monsoon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Liddell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Liddell leaves Monsoon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Liddell with a lazy takedown attempt

and Monsoon counters with a takedown into side control.
Liddell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Monsoon.
Monsoon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Liddell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Monsoon throws a strike aimed at the side of Liddell's head but Liddell avoids it well.
Monsoon cracks Liddell with a big right hand but Liddell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Liddell takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liddell is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell is working to avoid the ground and pound but Monsoon connects with a decent elbow.
Monsoon lands some shots froms side control.
Monsoon in side control, throwing shots but Liddell defends.
Liddell is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Monsoon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Monsoon controlling the position from side mount.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet but Monsoon is dominant here and he's now got Liddell's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet.
Liddell is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Liddell covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Monsoon scores with strikes from the back.
Monsoon lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon punishes Liddell with strikes from the back mount.
Monsoon missing with punches from the back.
Monsoon has Liddell flattened out and is raining down punches.
Monsoon landing with strikes.
Monsoon lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Monsoon.
Monsoon gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Monsoon looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

Monsoon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell covers up after that shot from Monsoon.
Chuck Liddell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Monsoon.
Ray Monsoon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Monsoon.
Monsoon is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Liddell. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monsoon lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monsoon lands shots from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Monsoon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Monsoon 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Monsoon!