PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Fybra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Luikeroinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luikeroinen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Propellerheads - Bang On. Jussi Luikeroinen has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Fybra
vs
Luikeroinen

190 cm
18
196 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Fybra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Luikeroinen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luikeroinen shoots in for a double leg but Fybra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fybra throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Luikeroinen's head.

It looks like Jussi Luikeroinen has been cut.
Fybra throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fybra throws a leg kick but Luikeroinen moved away.
Fybra lands a leg kick that knocks Luikeroinen off balance momentarily.
Luikeroinen looks gassed!
A nice leg kick lands there from Fybra.
Good leg kick by Fybra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fybra throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fybra lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fybra moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Fybra finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luikeroinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fybra.
Fybra thumps Luikeroinen with a low kick.
That kick from Fybra tenderised Luikeroinen's leg. Luikeroinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fybra lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fybra.
Michael Fybra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fybra lands a leg kick that knocks Luikeroinen off balance momentarily.
Fybra bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fybra.

A head kick lands from Fybra that sends Luikeroinen to the canvas. Luikeroinen tries to scramble back to his feet but Fybra brings him back down into side control.

Luikeroinen is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fybra tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Luikeroinen is still in real trouble! Can Fybra finish him?
Luikeroinen struggling a bit here.
Fybra trying to control the action but Luikeroinen is working from the bottom.
Fybra taking a breather here.
Luikeroinen wants to control but Fybra postures up.
Luikeroinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Luikeroinen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fybra is controlling him well.
Fybra is looking to take a break and control but Luikeroinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fybra staying calm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Luikeroinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fybra explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fybra is looking to slow Luikeroinen down with leg kicks.
Michael Fybra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fybra.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Luikeroinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fybra.
Fybra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Luikeroinen's calf.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Luikeroinen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fybra - the referee stops the clock and Luikeroinen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fybra. Luikeroinen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fybra scoring well with a low kick there.
Fybra fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luikeroinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crunch! Fybra slams his shin into Luikeroinen's torso.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fybra lands a front kick.

Fybra throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Luikeroinen stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Fybra follows into mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Fybra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jussi Luikeroinen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Luikeroinen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fybra lands a leg kick that knocks Luikeroinen off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fybra throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fybra scores with a leg kick.
Fybra fakes the leg kick and cracks Luikeroinen in the body.
Fybra connects with a leg kick. Luikeroinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jussi Luikeroinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luikeroinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luikeroinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fybra.
Luikeroinen is breathing heavily.
Fybra chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luikeroinen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Luikeroinen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fybra.
Fybra throws a leg kick which misses Luikeroinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Luikeroinen tries to avoid it.
Fybra thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Luikeroinen if he has to take too many more of those.
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!
Fybra thows a body kick. Luikeroinen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Luikeroinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Fybra lands a head kick that stumbles Luikeroinen and the fighters go to the mat.
Luikeroinen keeping moving, preventing Fybra from controlling successfully.

Luikeroinen working for a triangle but Fybra defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Luikeroinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fybra doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fybra manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fybra wanted to stand there but Luikeroinen had control of the position.

Luikeroinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fybra trying to control but Luikeroinen is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Luikeroinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Luikeroinen wants to sweep here but Fybra controlling him for the moment.
Luikeroinen keeping full guard, as Fybra tries to pass.
Fybra trying to control but Luikeroinen is working from the bottom.

Luikeroinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fybra can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Luikeroinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Luikeroinen working for a triangle but Fybra defends it easily.
Fybra trying to control but Luikeroinen is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Fybra dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jussi Luikeroinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Fybra lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Fybra! Luikeroinen is out on his feet! Fybra rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Luikeroinen is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Luikeroinen is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Fybra!