PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Luikeroinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Dingle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luikeroinen comes to the cage accompanied by Propellerheads - Bang On. The key to victory for Jussi Luikeroinen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Luikeroinen
vs
Dingle

185 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

165 cm
25
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Luikeroinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Barry Dingle!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luikeroinen looks to land a combination but Dingle avoids it well.
Luikeroinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice takedown defense from Dingle. No joy for Luikeroinen on that attempt.
Luikeroinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luikeroinen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dingle avoids it really well and circles away.
Dingle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luikeroinen throws out the jab.
Luikeroinen swings for the body but Dingle moves out of range.

Dingle 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.

Luikeroinen working for submissions but it's allowed Dingle to get to half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dingle has eaten all the pies!
Dingle is nestled in close to Luikeroinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Luikeroinen is breathing heavily.
Dingle working Luikeroinen over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dingle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dingle connects with a nice short shot to Luikeroinen's temple.
Dingle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dingle connects with a nice short shot to Luikeroinen's temple.
Dingle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingle winds up and cracks Luikeroinen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Luikeroinen is rocked!
Dingle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Luikeroinen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dingle is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Luikeroinen!
A big strike lands for Dingle! That's really hurt Luikeroinen and he's turned his back - Dingle keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Dingle jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Dingle!