PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Lykkebjerg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Steel
vs
Lykkebjerg

177 cm
25
144 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

176 cm
25
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Hellraiser FightGear

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 The Island, Brandon Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Karl Lykkebjerg!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lykkebjerg shoots in looking for a takedown but Steel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lykkebjerg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lykkebjerg fails with the takedown
and Lykkebjerg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lykkebjerg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brandon Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Lykkebjerg.
Lykkebjerg darts in trying to clinch
and Steel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lykkebjerg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steel lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykkebjerg tries to score with a low kick but Steel moves his leg out of the way.
Lykkebjerg tries to clinch but Steel moves away
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Lykkebjerg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Steel counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandon Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel cracks Lykkebjerg with an open hand slap.
Steel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lykkebjerg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lykkebjerg tries to move into range but Steel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lykkebjerg with a poor takedown
and Lykkebjerg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel digs a good hook to Lykkebjerg's body.
Lykkebjerg misses with a takedown
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lykkebjerg at a distance.
Lykkebjerg looks winded!
Lykkebjerg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lykkebjerg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lykkebjerg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steel lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lykkebjerg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lykkebjerg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lykkebjerg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steel lands with an overhand left.
Lykkebjerg wants to clinch but Steel slips to the side
and Steel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steel thuds a left hand into Lykkebjerg's body.
Steel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Steel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel connects with a body shot.
Steel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Lykkebjerg's belly button to the back.
Steel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lykkebjerg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
Lykkebjerg ducks right into an uppercut from Steel.
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lykkebjerg's head.
Lykkebjerg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steel throws a combination. Lykkebjerg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Lykkebjerg is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel stuns Lykkebjerg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel with a hook.
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lykkebjerg's head.
Steel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steel lands a jab to the head.
Steel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lykkebjerg's head backwards.
Steel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lykkebjerg's head backwards.
Lykkebjerg is still on wobbly legs! Can Steel finish him?
A shot to the liver by Steel. Beautiful body shot.
Lykkebjerg seems to have recovered his senses.
Steel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steel cracks Lykkebjerg with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel lands with a right hand.
Steel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steel's corner calls for a 1-2. Steel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Steel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lykkebjerg needs to keep his hands up - Steel had a free shot at his head there.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel throws a good cross that connects.
Lykkebjerg with a poor takedown
and Steel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lykkebjerg fails with the takedown

and Steel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Steel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lykkebjergs head.
Steel is pressed up against the cage. Lykkebjerg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Steel down to the mat. Steel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brandon Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Lykkebjerg.
Steel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lykkebjerg's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykkebjerg fails with the takedown.
Lykkebjerg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lykkebjerg is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lykkebjerg eats them both and turns towards Steel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice shot by Steel.
Lykkebjerg is trying desperately to land a takedown but Steel is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lykkebjerg.
Steel throws a combination. Lykkebjerg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Steel cracks a nice hook into Lykkebjerg's ribs.
Lykkebjerg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lykkebjerg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Steel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brandon Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lykkebjerg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steel stalks Lykkebjerg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lykkebjerg's face. Lykkebjerg staggers backwards, shaken.
A shot to the liver by Steel. Beautiful body shot.
Steel throws a good cross that connects.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice combination there by Steel.
Steel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lykkebjerg.
Steel scores with a shot to the body.
Lykkebjerg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steel swivels and escapes.
Lykkebjerg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lykkebjerg scrambles back to his feet.
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steel with a nice cross.
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lykkebjerg's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Steel lands a nice looking body shot.
Lykkebjerg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steel lands a jab to the nose.
Lykkebjerg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel lands a nice looking body shot.
Karl Lykkebjerg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lykkebjerg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lykkebjerg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lykkebjerg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steel connects with the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lykkebjerg looks to clinch
and Steel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steel lands a right hook to the body.
Steel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Steel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lykkebjerg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steel sprawls well. Steel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lykkebjerg gets slowly back to his feet.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lykkebjerg at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel scores with a decent looking hook.
Steel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Steel dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lykkebjerg with a lazy takedown attempt

and Steel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steel.
Lykkebjerg has Steel pressed against the cage, preventing Steel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lykkebjerg tries to pull guard but Steel won't allow it.
Lykkebjerg looking for a takedown.
Brandon Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Lykkebjerg.
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Steel.
Lykkebjerg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steel lands a body punch.
Steel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lykkebjerg backwards.
Steel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lykkebjerg or not.
Steel lands a shoulder strike.
Steel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel pushes Lykkebjerg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lykkebjerg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steel effectively controlling the action here.
Steel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lykkebjerg can do to turn this around?

Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel scores with a sloppy right hand. Lykkebjerg should have avoided that one.
Steel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lykkebjerg misses with a takedown
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lykkebjerg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lykkebjerg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lykkebjerg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel scores with a jab to the body.
Steel lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lykkebjerg eats them both and turns towards Steel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Steel jabs at Lykkebjerg's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lykkebjerg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steel connects with a body shot.
Lykkebjerg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lykkebjerg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Steel. Beautiful body shot.
Lykkebjerg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steel scores with the left hand. Lykkebjerg knows he should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Steel.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lykkebjerg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steel moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel lands a body shot.
Steel lands with a nice combination. Lykkebjerg backs away looking to recover.
Nice straight punches there by Steel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steel.
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lykkebjerg's head.
Lykkebjerg gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Steel gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Steel!
Brandon Steel decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.