PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lion Takanori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauno Viittala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takanori's entrance music is Scary. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Takanori
vs
Viittala

166 cm
29
151 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

190 cm
28
185 lbs
19 - 10 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Gesundheit Designs

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lion Takanori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rauno Viittala!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takanori lands with a shot to the body.
Viittala needs to keep his hands up - Takanori had a free shot at his head there.
Viittala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Viittala throws out a loose jab but Takanori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takanori looks to land a combination but Viittala avoids it well.

Takanori has Viittala up against the cage in a clinch.
Viittala throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Viittala lands an elbow inside that Takanori shrugs off.

It looks like Lion Takanori has been cut.
Takanori is looking to break free of the clinch but Viittala has double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Takanori misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Viittala misses with a punch to the body.
Viittala misses with a punch on the inside.
Viittala lands an uppercut.
Takanori misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takanori displaying some good clinch control by pressing Viittala up against the cage.
Viittala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viittala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viittala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Viittala.
Viittala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Viittala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takanori can't break the clinch.
Viittala misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Viittala.

Takanori is rocked!
Viittala pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Viittala lands a right hand.
Takanori swings wildly with an uppercut but Viittala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viittala throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takanori blocks a body shot from Viittala.
Viittala misses with an elbow over the top.
Viittala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viittala pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Takanori as the two fighters clinch.
Viittala misses with an elbow strike.
Viittala trying to land knees to the body.
Takanori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viittala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viittala throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Viittala throws a head punch that misses.
Viittala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takanori swings wildly with an uppercut but Viittala uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Takanori.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viittala throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Takanori as the two fighters clinch.
Viittala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Takanori fails to land.
Takanori is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Viittala.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Viittala swings wildly with an uppercut but Takanori uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takanori.
A head punch on the inside from Takanori fails to land.
Takanori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viittala misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Viittala.
Viittala misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viittala.
Takanori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viittala's elbow.
Viittala lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takanori.
Viittala throws an elbow but it misses.
Viittala tries to throw a body punch but Takanori avoids it by throwing Viittala back against the cage.
Viittala misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takanori blocking some punches.
Viittala working aggressively here.
Takanori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takanori has a couple of punches blocked by Viittala.
Viittala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viittala keeps control of Takanori as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Viittala digs a right hand into Takanori's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takanori's gas tank.
Takanori wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takanori swings wildly with an uppercut but Viittala uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauno Viittala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lion Takanori's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sloppy strikes from Takanori. Those never looked like landing.
Takanori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viittala moves away.
Takanori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viittala fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takanori checks it well.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice uppercut lands for Takanori. That snapped Viittala's head back.
Takanori checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Takanori clinches up with Viittala and pushes him back against the cage.
Rauno Viittala seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takanori just leaning against Viittala, taking a breather.
Viittala looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Viittala pressing his opponent against the cage.
Viittala blocking some punches.
Viittala has a couple of punches blocked by Takanori.
A shot in the inside from Viittala.
Viittala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Viittala in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Takanori lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takanori dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takanori.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Viittala - that landed with a thud.
Takanori lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takanori working aggressively here.
Viittala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takanori throws a punch but it's blocked by Viittala.
Viittala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viittala lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Lion Takanori's cut is getting worse.
Come on Takanori - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Takanori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takanori has a couple of punches blocked by Viittala.
Viittala throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Viittala throws a head punch that misses.
Viittala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takanori.
Viittala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takanori throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viittalas head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viittala misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Viittala.

Lion Takanori's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Takanori pushes Viittala back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takanori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Viittala swings wildly with an uppercut but Takanori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viittala has a couple of punches blocked by Takanori.
Takanori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takanori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takanori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takanori throws a head punch that misses.
Takanori is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Takanori is leaning against Viittala and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Takanori.
Takanori gets through Viittala's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takanori dodges an elbow strike from Viittala.
Viittala throws a head punch that misses.
Viittala can't find room to land a body shot as Takanori controls the action.
A short right from Takanori.
Viittala scores with a shoulder strike.
Viittala has Takanori pressed against the cage.
Viittala swings wildly with an uppercut but Takanori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takanori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takanori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viittala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takanori.
Takanori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viittala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takanori is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from Takanori.
Takanori prevents a body shot from Viittala.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Viittala just misses with a elbow thrown towards Takanori's brow.
Takanori lands a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takanori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viittala working aggressively here.
Viittala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takanori blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lion Takanori dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lion Takanori's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Takanori moves out of range of the body kick.
Viittala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Takanori rushes Viittala and presses him up against the cage.
Viittala blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viittala.
Takanori lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takanori.
Nice body punch from Takanori.
Viittala lands a hook that snaps the head of Takanori backwards.
Takanori avoids a wild elbow strike from Viittala.
Takanori cracks Viittala with a nice body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Takanori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viittala digs a right hand underneath Takanori's ribcage. Takanori let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viittala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takanori scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takanori.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viittala is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Takanori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Viittala is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viittala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viittala.
Viittala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Viittala pushes Takanori back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takanori digs a right hand underneath Viittala's ribcage. Viittala let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Viittala lands with a light punch inside.
Takanori misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Viittala.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viittala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takanori tries to break free but Viittala pushes him back against the cage.
Viittala tries to throw a body punch but Takanori avoids it by throwing Viittala back against the cage.
Takanori blocks an elbow strike from Viittala.
Takanori is working Viittala over against the cage.
Takanori has a couple of punches blocked by Viittala.
Viittala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viittala gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Takanori is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takanori blocking some punches.
Takanori seems to have got his legs back now.
Viittala lands a hook that snaps the head of Takanori backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viittala.
Viittala misses with a body punch.
Viittala scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takanori.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viittala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Viittala takes a shot to the head.
Takanori can't break the clinch.
Viittala lands an elbow inside that Takanori shrugs off.

Jeez, Lion Takanori's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Viittala putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takanori in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Viittala misses with a punch to the body.
Viittala working aggressively here.
Takanori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viittala lands an elbow just above Takanori 's eye.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lion Takanori's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rauno Viittala!
A relieved looking Rauno Viittala thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.