PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donnovan Milliner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell has chosen Bring Me Down (Swollen Mix Feat. Saigon) as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tyler Liddell enters the cage!

Milliner
vs
Liddell

170 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
142 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donnovan Milliner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell slaps away a takedown attempt from Milliner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Liddell. No joy for Milliner on that attempt.

Milliner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Liddell sprawls well initially but Milliner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Milliner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Liddell is defending against the submission attempts here by Milliner.

Milliner seems to be looking for submissions.

Milliner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Milliner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Milliner seems to be looking for submissions.

Milliner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Liddell sees it coming and defends easily.
Liddell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Milliner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Milliner wants to work for an arm triangle but Liddell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Milliner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Liddell has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milliner trying to advance position but Liddell counters by regaining guard.
Milliner looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Milliner is looking to work some ground and pound but Liddell has wrist control.

Milliner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Liddell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Liddell has escaped and now he's on top!
Milliner trying to control the position.

Milliner kicks Liddell off and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milliner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liddell as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnovan Milliner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddell scores with a jab to the head.
Milliner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Liddell.
Tyler Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milliner shoots in but no luck this time.
Liddell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Liddell cracks Milliner with an open hand slap.
Liddell tries to close the distance and clinch but Milliner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Milliner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Liddell!
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!

Milliner goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Liddell turns into him and now he's in Milliner's guard.
Liddell passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Milliner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Liddell throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Milliner works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Liddell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Milliner wants to control but Liddell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Milliner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Liddell wants to work for an arm triangle but Milliner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Milliner wants to control but Liddell is keeping busy.

Liddell is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnovan Milliner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Liddell gets caught flat footed, as Milliner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Milliner stands up over Liddell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Milliner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Milliner forces his way into half guard.

Milliner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Liddell is defending against the submission attempts here by Milliner.

Milliner is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Milliner wants to work for an arm triangle but Liddell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Milliner seems to be working for a kimura but Liddell defends the submission attempt.

Milliner is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Liddell still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Liddell has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

Liddell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Milliner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Milliner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Liddell is working for a submission of some sort.

Liddell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Milliner sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milliner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Liddell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Liddell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Milliner trying to control but Liddell postures up.
Milliner manages to get to full guard.

Milliner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Liddell is aware though and is defending well.

Milliner is working an open guard so Liddell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tyler Liddell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milliner has a takedown stuffed.
Liddell stuffs the takedown attempt from Milliner. Milliner gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Liddell moves into the clinch.
Milliner stops a takedown attempt from Liddell.
Milliner goes for a takedown attempt but Liddell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnovan Milliner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milliner tries for a takedown but Liddell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Milliner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Liddell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Liddell!

It looks like Donnovan Milliner has been cut.
Liddell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Oooh a lovely combination from Liddell sends Milliner down but not out. Liddell dives into side control looking to finish.

Milliner is rocked!

Liddell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Liddell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Liddell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donnovan Milliner's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Liddell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Milliner.
Liddell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Milliner is fending him off so far but Liddell persists. Nope, Milliner circles away and we're back to standing.
Liddell slaps away a takedown attempt from Milliner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Milliner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnovan Milliner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddell has a takedown stuffed.
Good standup being displayed there by Liddell as he connects with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liddell scores with a sloppy right hand. Milliner should have avoided that one.
Liddell wants to clinch up but Milliner keeps it at a distance.
Milliner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Liddell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Liddell drops Milliner with a nice combination! Liddell dives into Milliner's guard, looking to finish!
Oh Milliner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Liddell drops back looking for a leg! Milliner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Milliner manages to kick Liddell off! Liddell jumps back into Milliner's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddell throwing strikes from guard but Milliner blocks nicely.
Liddell tries to stand but Milliner is controlling from the bottom.
Milliner seems to have got his legs back now.
Donnovan Milliner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Milliner working a defensive guard here.
Liddell throws an elbow that misses. Milliner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Liddell's guard. Nice move by Milliner!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Milliner has gone for a leg lock! Liddell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Milliner's guard.
Liddell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Milliner trying to keep a closed guard but Liddell is proving a slippery customer.
Milliner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Milliner tries to get out of the position.

Liddell has gone for a leg lock! Milliner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Liddell's guard.
Milliner distracts Liddell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Milliner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liddell is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Milliner looking for submissions off his back.
Milliner keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Milliner throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Liddell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Milliner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Liddell lands with a punch from half guard.
Milliner trying to control but Liddell postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milliner regains full guard. Nicely done.

Liddell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Milliner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Liddell has managed to get both his arms back between Milliner's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Milliner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Milliner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Liddell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Liddell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Liddell!
A very excited looking Tyler Liddell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.