PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny McBride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Liriano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

McBride
vs
Liriano

197 cm
27
168 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

167 cm
27
170 lbs
15 - 5 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny McBride!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nelson Liriano!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Liriano.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McBride walks into a jab.
McBride tries to score a power double leg takedown but Liriano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McBride somewhat.
Liriano ducks under a wild hook from McBride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liriano loads up on a big right hand but McBride slips the punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Liriano.
McBride takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBride throws a nice looking combination but Liriano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liriano swings for the body but McBride moves out of range.
Liriano takes a swing at McBride's ribcage but misses.
McBride uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liriano.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liriano fails to land with a series of punches.
Liriano looks to score with a jab to the body but McBride is just out of range.
Liriano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBride misses with a wild body shot.
Liriano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

McBride is rocked!

It looks like Danny McBride has been cut.
McBride ducks into an uppercut from Liriano and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nelson Liriano! Nelson Liriano retains his lightweight title!