PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Eicrag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murheellinen Vilkuttaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vilkuttaja is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dre Feat Eminem & Xzibit - Whats the difference. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Eicrag
vs
Vilkuttaja

194 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
19
279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Renzo Eicrag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eicrag defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vilkuttaja.
An inside leg kick from Eicrag misses.
Eicrag throws a head kick but Vilkuttaja moves out of range.

Vilkuttaja closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Eicrag did well to prevent Vilkuttaja getting side control.
Eicrag blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Eicrag defending well though.
Vilkuttaja missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vilkuttaja throws a strike but Eicrag avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vilkuttaja thows a big elbow that misses.
Vilkuttaja trying to control but Eicrag is working from the bottom.
Vilkuttaja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eicrag works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vilkuttaja trying to stand up but can't free himself from Eicrag's guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vilkuttaja misses with a takedown attempt - Eicrag sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eicrag misses with an uppercut. Vilkuttaja saw that one coming.
Eicrag throws a head kick that half lands.
Eicrag throws a jab but it's blocked by Vilkuttaja.
No luck for Vilkuttaja with that takedown attempt.
Renzo Eicrag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murheellinen Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eicrag's waist but Eicrag gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vilkuttaja off to one side.
Eicrag shoots and misses

and Vilkuttaja counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Eicrag is trying to stand up here but Vilkuttaja is controlling him well.
Eicrag is looking for a sweep. Vilkuttaja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eicrag is not content to let Vilkuttaja control the position.
Eicrag is looking to improve his position.
Vilkuttaja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Vilkuttaja wants to work for an arm triangle but Eicrag is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vilkuttaja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eicrag's head.
Vilkuttaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eicrag keeps working.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vilkuttaja checks a leg kick nicely.
Eicrag defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vilkuttaja.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vilkuttaja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eicrag.

Vilkuttaja shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vilkuttaja showed some decent athleticism there.
Eicrag is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vilkuttaja scores with a couple of nice shots.
Eicrag blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vilkuttaja.
Eicrag slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Eicrag looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vilkuttaja is one step ahead there.
Vilkuttaja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eicrag works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eicrag looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vilkuttaja is one step ahead there.
Vilkuttaja postures up.
Vilkuttaja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eicrag swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eicrag looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vilkuttaja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eicrag avoids it really well and circles away.
Vilkuttaja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murheellinen Vilkuttaja dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Eicrag misses the jab.
Eicrag connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eicrag bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vilkuttaja's head backwards.
Eicrag throws a sloppy head kick and Vilkuttaja moves out of range easily.
Eicrag tried to score with a low kick but Vilkuttaja checks it.

Vilkuttaja feints and as Eicrag raises his hands in defense, Vilkuttaja changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vilkuttaja throws a big right hand that misses.
Vilkuttaja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vilkuttaja wants to control from the top but Eicrag keeps moving.
Eicrag is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eicrag keeping moving, preventing Vilkuttaja from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja looking to pass the guard.
Eicrag trying to keep a closed guard but Vilkuttaja is proving a slippery customer.
Eicrag avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Eicrag walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vilkuttaja checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vilkuttaja.
Eicrag tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Vilkuttaja shoots in and bounces Eicrag off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Eicrag looking for a sweep. Not yet Eicrag, not yet.
Eicrag wants to get back to his feet but Vilkuttaja is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vilkuttaja keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eicrag's head.

Vilkuttaja drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Eicrag manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vilkuttaja has Eicrag in his guard.
Eicrag preventing the sweep.
Eicrag has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vilkuttaja is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eicrag won't allow Vilkuttaja to sweep him here.
Vilkuttaja managing to control the position.
Vilkuttaja is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Vilkuttaja looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vilkuttaja is keen to just control but Eicrag is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Eicrag wants to get back to full guard.
Vilkuttaja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eicrag's head.
Eicrag pushes Vilkuttaja off looking to stand but Vilkuttaja dives back in and keeps control.
Vilkuttaja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eicrag's head.
Eicrag is not content to let Vilkuttaja control the position.
Vilkuttaja missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vilkuttaja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eicrag defends it nicely.

Vilkuttaja shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Eicrag's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murheellinen Vilkuttaja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Vilkuttaja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eicrag moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Eicrag gets caught flat footed, as Vilkuttaja shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vilkuttaja throwing strikes but missing.
Vilkuttaja with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Eicrag pushes Vilkuttaja off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Vilkuttaja drives through with a takedown into guard.

Vilkuttaja decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Eicrag misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Vilkuttaja.
Eicrag takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Eicrag can't do much from the bottom here.
Vilkuttaja working the strikes but Eicrag uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Vilkuttaja throwing shots but Eicrag is blocking nicely.
Vilkuttaja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eicrag is looking to improve his position.
Vilkuttaja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vilkuttaja sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Eicrag defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Eicrag turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vilkuttaja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Vilkuttaja shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Vilkuttaja was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vilkuttaja throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Eicrag regains half guard.
Vilkuttaja thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vilkuttaja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eicrag trying to control from the bottom.
Eicrag wants to improve his position but Vilkuttaja is controlling well.
Eicrag moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eicrag trying to keep a closed guard but Vilkuttaja is proving a slippery customer.
Vilkuttaja with a flurry of punches that miss.
Renzo Eicrag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eicrag tries to land a sweep but no joy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vilkuttaja cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Vilkuttaja.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vilkuttaja working the ground and pound effectively.
Eicrag is desperately trying to improve his position but Vilkuttaja has a good base and remains in mount.
Vilkuttaja lands a big elbow.
Vilkuttaja looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vilkuttaja lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Vilkuttaja.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vilkuttaja working the ground and pound effectively.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vilkuttaja with good strikes from the mount here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vilkuttaja 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!