PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Suporn Red Gym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Fybra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red Gym's entrance music is My time is now. A fine choice. Fybra has chosen Crippled Black Phoenix - Born In a Hurricane as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Michael Fybra enters the ring!

Red Gym
vs
Fybra

178 cm
24
189 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

190 cm
20
196 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Suporn Red Gym!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Fybra!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Red Gym shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Red Gym sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fybra defending well though.
Red Gym throwing shots but Fybra is blocking nicely.
Red Gym throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fybra to regain full guard.
Fybra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Red Gym throws a big right hand that misses.
Red Gym won't allow Fybra to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Gym trying to control but Fybra is working from the bottom.
Red Gym is really struggling to control Fybra but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Red Gym working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fybra thumps Red Gym with a low kick.
Fybra misses with a low kick as Red Gym jumps back.
Red Gym checks a leg kick.
Fybra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Red Gym's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym blocks the body kick.
Fybra scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fybra tried to score with a low kick but Red Gym checks it.
Fybra throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Red Gym fails with a takedown attempt.
Red Gym moves out of range of the body kick from Fybra.
A head kick misses from Fybra.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fybra throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A good leg kick by Fybra.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Red Gym.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Red Gym seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Red Gym working the ground and pound but Fybra is defending the strikes.
Red Gym wants to control but Fybra is keeping him busy.
Fybra can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym is trying to move to mount but Fybra reverses beautifully and ends up in Red Gym's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Red Gym is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fybra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Fybra will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Fybra throws a leg kick but Red Gym moved away.
Fybra pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fybra throws a head kick but Red Gym moves out of range.
Fybra is looking to chop away at Red Gym's legs.
No luck for Red Gym with that takedown attempt.

Red Gym feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Red Gym postures up in Fybra's guard and throws a big left but Fybra blocks it.
Fybra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Red Gym.
Red Gym throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Gym working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Red Gym throwing strikes but missing.
Fybra is controlling Red Gym's posture.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Red Gym looking to sit in guard and control but Fybra gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fybra preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Michael Fybra hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Red Gym looks for a takedown but Fybra sprawls well.
Red Gym has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fybra.
A head kick misses from Fybra.

Red Gym shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Red Gym not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fybra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Red Gym.
Red Gym not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Red Gym thows a huge punch but Fybra dodges it nicely.
Fybra is not content to let Red Gym control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Suporn Red Gym just wasn't active enough.
Fybra throws a leg kick

and Red Gym counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fybra won't be happy with that.
Red Gym working the head and body with strikes.
Red Gym cracks Fybra with a big right hand but Fybra just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Red Gym is trying to ground and pound but Fybra uses the momentary lack of control by Red Gym to regain half guard.
Red Gym thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suporn Red Gym dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fybra misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fybra shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fybra throws a leg kick but Red Gym checks it.
Nice sprawl there from Fybra as Red Gym shoots in.
Red Gym tries for a takedown but Fybra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fybra lands with a thumping leg kick.
Red Gym throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fybra's waist but Fybra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Red Gym off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suporn Red Gym. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fybra connects with a solid leg kick.
Fybra throws a body kick that misses.
Fybra lands a leg kick that knocks Red Gym off balance momentarily.
Fybra walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Red Gym checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fybra slaps away a takedown attempt from Red Gym, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Michael Fybra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Gym looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Red Gym shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fybra as he jumps to the side.
Fybra buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Red Gym takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fybra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Red Gym's calf.
Fybra throws a head kick that Red Gym semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fybra throws out a leg kick but Red Gym moves out of range and Fybra only half commits.
Crunch! Fybra slams his shin into Red Gym's torso.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym closes the distance and clinches up with Fybra, looking for a takedown. Red Gym pushes Fybra against the ropes but Fybra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fybra scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fybra, right into the meat.
Fybra throws a sloppy head kick and Red Gym moves out of range easily.
Fybra fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Red Gym has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Red Gym misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fybra.
Fybra connects with a leg kick. Red Gym looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fybra lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Red Gym has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Red Gym and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fybra.
Fybra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Red Gym looks for a takedown but Fybra sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fybra can pounce on him.
Red Gym moves out of range of the leg kick from Fybra.
Michael Fybra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fybra thuds his shin into the meat of Red Gym's side.
Fybra lands a nice looking kick to the body. Red Gym takes a step back to recover.
Red Gym tries for a takedown but Fybra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fybra throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Fybra tenderised Red Gym's leg. Red Gym is trying to keep his angry face on.
Red Gym moves out of range of the leg kick from Fybra.
Fybra tries to land a front kick but Red Gym steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fybra lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fybra scoring well with a low kick there.
Fybra looks to land a body kick but Red Gym moved away.
Red Gym will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Red Gym on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fybra. Fybra obviously looking to wear him down.
Fybra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fybra with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Red Gym blocks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Red Gym on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fybra. Fybra obviously looking to wear him down.
Fybra lands a nice leg kick that just misses Red Gym's sensitive parts.
Suporn Red Gym has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Red Gym on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fybra. Fybra obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Fybra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fybra 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Michael Fybra!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Michael Fybra!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Michael Fybra!

Michael Fybra wins by unanimous decision!