PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vikrama Lykke (ranked 4599 p4p, 354 weight class) and Anthony Viper (ranked 9233 p4p, 477 weight class). Lykke comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - Dear Mama. The key to victory for Vikrama Lykke has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Lykke
vs
Viper

170 cm
25
147 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

177 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vikrama Lykke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Viper!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Viper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Viper tries for a takedown but Lykke manages to get underhooks.
Lykke stalling against the cage.

Viper manages to break the clinch.
Viper misses with a body kick.
Viper takes a swing at Lykke's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viper misses with a few strikes there.
Lykke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Viper looks for a takedown but Lykke sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viper misses with the combination.
Lykke slips a jab and a cross from Viper.
Viper shoots in but Lykke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lykke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vikrama Lykke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Viper.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Viper displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lykke up against the cage.
Lykke tries a body shot but Viper blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lykke will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Viper up against the cage.
Viper is working for takedown but Lykke is calmly controlling the position for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Viper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viper being controlled against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Viper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lykke up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lykke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Lykke - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lykke for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Viper dominated that round.
That's time! Lykke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Viper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lykke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Viper looks to move away, Lykke throws a big counter combo but Viper just gets out of the way.
Viper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Viper looks to move away, Lykke throws a big counter combo but Viper just gets out of the way.

Viper closes the distance and clinches.
Viper taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lykke trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykke is stalling here.
Viper is looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lykke lands a damaging elbow.
Lykke stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lykke slowing the pace effectively.
Lykke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Viper is defending well for now.
Viper tries a body shot but Lykke blocks it.
Lykke manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Viper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lykke after a bit of a struggle.
Vikrama Lykke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Viper.

Lykke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lykke slaps away a takedown attempt from Viper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Lykke misses its target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Viper gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lykke is leaning against Viper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lykke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Viper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Viper has Lykke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lykke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Lykke breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice sprawl there from Lykke as Viper shoots in.

Viper clinches.
Viper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lykke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lykke tries to score a body lock takedown but Viper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lykke.
Viper stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anthony Viper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Viper.
Viper throws a leg kick that misses.
Lykke is looking for a counter combo.
Viper misses with a leg kick
and Lykke counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lykke as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Viper rushes Lykke and presses him up against the cage.
Lykke is struggling to control the position.
Viper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lykke's elbow.
The referee calls for Lykke to work.
Lykke looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lykke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Viper pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lykke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Viper blocks it with crossed arms.
Viper effectively controlling the action here.
Viper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lykke is defending well.
Vikrama Lykke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Viper.
Lykke content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Viper prevents Lykke from breaking the clinch.
Viper effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Viper.
Viper being controlled against the cage.
Viper blocking some punches.
Lykke prevents a body shot from Viper.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lykke is looking for a takedown.

Viper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lykke slips a jab and a cross from Viper.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viper throws a series of punches but Lykke avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vikrama Lykke.
I think Viper 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anthony Viper!