PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tigger Barracuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Barracuda
vs
Liddell

176 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
39
165 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tigger Barracuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mirko Liddell!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell blocks a jab.
Barracuda looks to land a right hand but Liddell moved out of range.
Liddell shoots in for a takedown but Barracuda shows good takedown defense.
Barracuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liddell moves away.
Mirko Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell fails with a takedown attempt.
Barracuda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barracuda misses the shot to the body.
Liddell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barracuda avoids it really well and circles away.
Tigger Barracuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Liddell.
The fighters circling - Barracuda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barracuda throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Barracuda as Liddell shoots in.
Barracuda misses with the combination.

Liddell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Liddell lands in his opponent's guard.
Liddell postures up and lands a big shot to Barracuda's brow.

Liddell drops back looking for a leg! Barracuda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barracuda manages to kick Liddell off! Liddell jumps back into Barracuda's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barracuda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Barracuda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Liddell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Barracuda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Liddell defends it easily.

Barracuda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barracuda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Liddell lands a couple of digs.
Liddell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barracuda's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liddell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barracuda is keeping the position for now.

Barracuda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barracuda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Liddell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Barracuda looking for a guillotine here but Liddell defends easily.
Barracuda is breathing heavily.

Barracuda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Barracuda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Liddell with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Liddell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barracuda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Liddell has managed to get both his arms back between Barracuda's legs - danger averted.
Liddell scoring with punches to the head and body.

Liddell drops back looking for a leg! Barracuda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barracuda manages to kick Liddell off! Liddell jumps back into Barracuda's guard.

Barracuda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Liddell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Liddell lands a couple of digs.

Barracuda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Liddell works over Barracuda with some ground and pound from guard.

Barracuda working for a triangle but Liddell defends it easily.
Liddell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barracuda is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Liddell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Liddell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Barracuda has his foot on Liddell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liddell works his way back into a safe position though.
Liddell with a nice head shot there.

Barracuda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Liddell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Liddell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Liddell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Liddell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Liddell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mirko Liddell will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Liddell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barracuda throws a body shot but no joy.
Liddell dives in and grabs Barracuda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barracuda pushes down on Liddell's head and hops out.
Liddell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barracuda swivels and escapes.
Tigger Barracuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Liddell.
Barracuda misses with the combination.
Liddell shoots and misses
and Barracuda counters with a one-two to the body.
Barracuda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barracuda loads up on a big right hand but Liddell slips the punch.
Liddell shoots in looking for a takedown but Barracuda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Liddell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A slow jab from Barracuda misses its intended target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Liddell.
Liddell slips a jab from Barracuda.
Liddell misses with a takedown
and Barracuda counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Liddell is breathing heavily.
Barracuda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barracuda misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barracuda misses the shot to the body.
Liddell closes the distance and clinches up with Barracuda, looking for a takedown. Liddell pushes Barracuda against the cage but Barracuda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Liddell fails with a takedown attempt.
Barracuda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Liddell.
Barracuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barracuda scores with a nice right hand.
Liddell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barracuda.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Liddell.
Barracuda darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barracuda looks to score with a jab to the body but Liddell is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Liddell.
Barracuda works Liddell's body with a nice hook.
Barracuda misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell looks for a takedown but Barracuda sprawls well.
Barracuda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liddell.
Liddell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barracuda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Liddell somewhat.
Barracuda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barracuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liddell was well out of range. Poor timing from Barracuda.
Liddell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barracuda but Barracuda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barracuda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barracuda looks to score with a jab to the body but Liddell is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barracuda misses with a hook. Liddell ducked under it nicely.
Barracuda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Liddell.

Liddell drives through with a takedown into Barracuda's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Barracuda is looking for a triangle but Liddell pushes his legs off easily.
Liddell throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barracuda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Liddell is aware though and is defending well.
Barracuda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barracuda manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Barracuda tries to control but Liddell wriggling away.
Barracuda with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Barracuda thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Liddell is looking to improve his position but Barracuda isn't that keen on the idea.
Liddell is squirming around, avoiding Barracuda's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barracuda moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Liddell has worked his arm free - good work by Liddell!
Barracuda is looking to take a break and control but Liddell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Barracuda stands up and beckons Liddell to his feet.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Liddell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Barracuda looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tigger Barracuda dominated that second round.
That's time! Barracuda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Barracuda thuds a left hand into Liddell's body.
Liddell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barracuda pinned against the cage. Barracuda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Liddell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barracuda to the ground. Liddell is now in Barracuda's guard.
Liddell works over Barracuda with some ground and pound from guard.
Liddell won't allow Barracuda to sweep him here.
Liddell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Liddell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Barracuda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Liddell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Liddell drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Liddell as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Barracuda screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Liddell! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mirko Liddell!