PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Luikeroinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luikeroinen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Propellerheads - Bang On. Marcus Silver acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Luikeroinen
vs
Silver

185 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
31
185 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ymer Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Luikeroinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Silver!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luikeroinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Luikeroinen does no damage.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silver wants it to stay on the feet.
Silver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luikeroinen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silver swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jussi Luikeroinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Luikeroinen.
Silver throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Silver lands a front kick.
Luikeroinen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Luikeroinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silver tries to avoid it but Luikeroinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silver to the ground. Silver escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Silver 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.
Silver won't allow Luikeroinen to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luikeroinen wants to stand up but Silver is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Luikeroinen wriggles free and stands up.
Luikeroinen is breathing heavily.
Silver misses with a head kick.
Silver is looking to slow Luikeroinen down with leg kicks.
Silver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silver thows a body kick. Luikeroinen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Luikeroinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silver tries to avoid it but Luikeroinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silver to the ground. Silver escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Luikeroinen avoids the head kick by Silver.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luikeroinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silver counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Luikeroinen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silver circles away.
Silver lands a high kick!
Silver wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Luikeroinen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Luikeroinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silver counters with a good low kick that Luikeroinen was not able to check.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Silver.
Silver tries a head kick but it misses.
Silver lands with a kick to the temple. Luikeroinen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Silver lands with a slapping head kick.
Luikeroinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silver is fending him off so far but Luikeroinen persists. Nope, Silver circles away and we're back to standing.
Luikeroinen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Luikeroinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silver.
Silver throws a head kick that misses.
Silver goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Luikeroinen moves out of range easily.
Silver goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silver looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Luikeroinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Luikeroinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silver sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Silver. Luikeroinen shrugs it off though.
Silver throws a nice head kick!
Luikeroinen takes a kick to the side of the head.

Silver gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Luikeroinen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Luikeroinen is looking to stand up but Silver won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luikeroinen wants to pass the guard but Silver is keeping the position.
Luikeroinen is working hard here to advance position.
Silver wants to stand but Luikeroinen is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver keeping moving, preventing Luikeroinen from controlling successfully.
Silver wants to stand but Luikeroinen is controlling the position.
Luikeroinen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silver manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Silver wants to pass the guard but Luikeroinen is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luikeroinen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silver!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Silver dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luikeroinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silver throws a head kick that half lands.
Silver lands with a nice body kick.
Silver lands a nice looking kick to the body. Luikeroinen takes a step back to recover.
Silver connects with a high kick.
Silver 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.
Luikeroinen shoots in and drives through. Silver sprawls well.
Silver lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice body punch from Silver.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silver scoring well with a low kick there.
Luikeroinen avoids the head kick by Silver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Silver misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver scores with a head kick.

Silver scores with a takedown into Luikeroinen's guard.

Luikeroinen pushes Silver off and gets back to his feet.
Silver moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Luikeroinen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jussi Luikeroinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Silver there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silver connects with an inside leg kick.
Luikeroinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silver sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Luikeroinen somewhat.
Luikeroinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silver throws a head kick that Luikeroinen semi-blocks.
Silver lands with a kick to the temple. Luikeroinen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Silver.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marcus Silver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luikeroinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Luikeroinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silver pinned against the cage. Silver gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silver looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silver scores with a jab to the body.
Silver throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Luikeroinen.
Luikeroinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silver makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Silver throws a head kick that half lands.
Silver lands with a slapping head kick.
Silver lands a high kick!
Luikeroinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silver sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silver lands with an uppercut that bounces Luikeroinen off the cage and back into range.
Silver lands a head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Silver!
Silver tries a head kick but it misses.
Silver looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Luikeroinen is fending him off so far but Silver persists. Nope, Luikeroinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Luikeroinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silver throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Luikeroinen fails with the takedown.
Silver throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Luikeroinen.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Silver. Luikeroinen shrugs it off though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Luikeroinen is defended easily by Silver.
Silver lands with a kick to the ribs.
Silver lands with a slapping head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luikeroinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Luikeroinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silver as he jumps to the side.
Silver plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Luikeroinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luikeroinen at a distance.

Silver closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Luikeroinen quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luikeroinen is looking for a sweep. Silver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Luikeroinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Luikeroinen trying to control from the bottom.
Luikeroinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luikeroinen wants to improve his position but instead Silver has moved into half guard.
Silver stops Luikeroinen from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Silver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Silver lands a slapping body shot.
Luikeroinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silver sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Luikeroinen somewhat.
Luikeroinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silver defends it nicely.
Silver lands a high kick!
Silver lands a high kick!
Silver defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Luikeroinen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jussi Luikeroinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Luikeroinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Silver which made him look bad.
Silver lands with a nice body kick.
Luikeroinen blocks a head kick by Silver.
Silver connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Silver.
Silver lands a high kick!
Luikeroinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luikeroinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silver sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silver lands a nice looking body shot.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silver lands a high kick!
Silver throws a head kick but Luikeroinen moves out of range.
Silver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luikeroinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Luikeroinen fails with the takedown.
Silver shoots in for a takedown but Luikeroinen shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown by Luikeroinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Silver which made him look bad.
Silver lands a head kick!
Silver throws a head kick that misses.
Luikeroinen looks to land a combination but Silver avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luikeroinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Luikeroinen swinging wildly here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice takedown defense from Silver. No joy for Luikeroinen on that attempt.
Luikeroinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silver counters with a head kick.
Silver fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luikeroinen.
Silver is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Luikeroinen rather than just go for the knockout.
Luikeroinen avoids the head kick by Silver.
Silver misses with a head kick.
Luikeroinen blocks a head kick by Silver.
Jussi Luikeroinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Luikeroinen with that takedown attempt.
Silver fakes the leg kick and cracks Luikeroinen in the body.
Silver goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Luikeroinen shoots in looking for a takedown but Silver manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Luikeroinen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Luikeroinen tries for a takedown but Silver sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jussi Luikeroinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silver fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silver tries a head kick but it misses.
Luikeroinen shoots in for a takedown but Silver shows good takedown defense.
Silver scores with a head kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Silver enables Luikeroinen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silver manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Silver wants to get back to his feet but Luikeroinen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Luikeroinen forces his way into half guard.
Luikeroinen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Luikeroinen is looking to work his way around to Silver's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver is looking to get to half guard.
Luikeroinen fails to move to back control.
Marcus Silver is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Luikeroinen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luikeroinen is looking to stand but Luikeroinen has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.

Luikeroinen goes for an armbar but Silver turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Silver.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silver passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Silver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silver winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Silver!
Marcus Silver gave a mention to Ymer Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).