PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Vieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Kharlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Vieri
vs
Kharlamov

180 cm
24
170 lbs
14 - 1 - 0

174 cm
25
180 lbs
10 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Brute

Perkele!
Hardcore Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Vieri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Maxim Kharlamov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Vieri.
Vieri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vieri throws a leg kick but Kharlamov checks it.
Vieri misses with a straight left.
Nice body kick from Kharlamov.
Kharlamov misses with a body shot.
Kharlamov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kharlamov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kharlamov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vieri momentarily.
Kharlamov lands a jab to the nose.
Kharlamov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vieri scores with a hook.
Vieri misses with a low kick.
Vieri doesn't manage to clinch there - Kharlamov circles away.
Kharlamov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vieri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kharlamov doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kharlamov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vieri.
Vieri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kharlamov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vieri slips a straight right by Kharlamov.
Kharlamov walks into a jab.
Kharlamov wants to land a leg kick but Vieri is out of range.
Kharlamov defending well as Vieri loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Vieri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kharlamov misses with a hook
and Kharlamov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kharlamov tries to land a front kick but Vieri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vieri looks to land a right hand but Kharlamov moved out of range.
Kharlamov works the jab nicely.
Kharlamov is looking to land body kicks.
Vieri works the jab nicely.

It looks like Maxim Kharlamov has been cut.
Vieri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vieri lands a jab to the nose.
Maxim Kharlamov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Kharlamov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kharlamov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vieri. Vieri obviously looking to wear him down.
Vieri shoots in but Kharlamov avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kharlamov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vieri.
Kharlamov ducks under a wild hook from Vieri.
Vieri throws out a leg kick but Kharlamov moves out of range and Vieri only half commits.
Kharlamov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vieri doesn't seem bothered though.
Kharlamov looks for the body kick but Vieri saw that one coming.
Vieri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kharlamov throws out the jab.
Kharlamov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kharlamov checks a low kick from Vieri.
Vieri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kharlamov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Kharlamov gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vieri is trying to control but Kharlamov manages to pass to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieri tries to reverse the position but Kharlamov maintains control.
Kharlamov trying to control but Vieri is having none of it.
Vieri is working to get back to half guard.
Kharlamov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vieri's face.
Vieri is squirming around, avoiding Kharlamov's attempts to control the action.
Kharlamov prevents Vieri from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov landing shots from mount.
Kharlamov with good strikes from the mount here!
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!
Vieri really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The referee warns Vieri that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vieri is trying desperately to improve position.
Vieri is bucking up trying to escape but Kharlamov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kharlamov prevents Vieri from getting the reversal.
Vieri gets back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vieri is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kharlamov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kharlamov's back!
Kharlamov trying to control the hands but Vieri breaks the grip.
Vieri cracks Kharlamov with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kharlamov from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Erkki Vieri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Kharlamov's cut.
That's time! Vieri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vieri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vieri connects with a solid leg kick.
Vieri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kharlamov avoids it really well and circles away.
Vieri defending well as Kharlamov loads up on a big left hand.
Kharlamov defending well as Vieri loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from Kharlamov misses.
Kharlamov connects with a right hand. Vieri shakes it off.
Vieri looks to land a left hand but Kharlamov moved out of range nicely.
Vieri tries to clinch up.
Kharlamov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieri manages to avoid it.
Vieri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vieri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vieri has a takedown stuffed.
Erkki Vieri is winning the standup battle so far.
Kharlamov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vieri.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Vieri. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kharlamov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vieri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vieri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vieri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vieri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Vieri.
Kharlamov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kharlamov connects with a body shot.
Kharlamov misses with a hook.
Kharlamov thuds a left hand into Vieri's body.
Kharlamov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vieri throws a leg kick which misses Kharlamov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kharlamov tries to avoid it.
Vieri ducks right into an uppercut from Kharlamov.
Kharlamov lunges at Vieri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vieri's hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vieri as he jumps to the side.
Kharlamov jabs Vieri right on the nose. Vieri blinks but takes it well.
Vieri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Vieri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieri fails with the takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vieri.
Kharlamov scores with a nice strike.
Kharlamov misses with a hook
and Vieri counters with an inside leg kick.
Vieri throws a looping overhand right but Kharlamov ducks down to avoid it.
Vieri throws a poor cross that misses
and Kharlamov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kharlamov tries to land a front kick but Vieri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kharlamov digs a good hook to Vieri's body.
Vieri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieri swings for the body but Kharlamov moves out of range.
Vieri looks to land a left hand but Kharlamov moved out of range nicely.
Kharlamov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vieri throws out a loose jab but Kharlamov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieri throws a shot from downtown. Kharlamov moves away and avoids it.
Kharlamov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vieri blocks a jab.
Kharlamov drops his hands momentarily and Vieri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kharlamov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vieri lands a jab to the head.
Vieri throws a leg kick but Kharlamov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kharlamov misses with a looping right.
Vieri thuds a left hand into Kharlamov's body.
Vieri throws a low kick but Kharlamov avoids it.
Kharlamov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieri throws a big shot that misses.
Vieri looks to land a right hand but Kharlamov moved out of range.
Vieri lands a jab to Kharlamov's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kharlamov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vieri.
Kharlamov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Vieri misses the target.
Vieri looks to land a left hand but Kharlamov moved out of range nicely.
Vieri jabs at Kharlamov's body.
Kharlamov jabs Vieri right on the nose. Vieri blinks but takes it well.
Vieri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vieri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kharlamov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kharlamov misses the shot to the body.
Vieri misses with an uppercut. Kharlamov saw that one coming.
Vieri connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erkki Vieri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Kharlamov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Vieri blocks a head kick by Kharlamov.
Vieri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Vieri.
Kharlamov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vieri counters with a low kick, right behind Kharlamov 's knee.
Vieri misses with a leg kick.
Vieri is looking to slow Kharlamov down with leg kicks.
Danga de danga de dang - Kharlamov scores with a four punch combination!
The fighters circling - Vieri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vieri connects with a leg kick. Kharlamov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vieri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kharlamov.
Kharlamov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vieri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kharlamov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kharlamov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vieri.
Nice uppercut there from Kharlamov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieri throws a hook but Kharlamov blocks it.
Vieri misses with a body shot.
Kharlamov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vieri moves out of range of the strikes.
Vieri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vieri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vieri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kharlamov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vieri circles away quickly and effectively.
Kharlamov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kharlamov looks to land a combination but Vieri avoids it well.
Vieri takes a swing at Kharlamov's ribcage but misses.
Kharlamov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kharlamov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vieri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kharlamov.
Vieri is looking to score with low kicks.
Vieri throws a jab when Kharlamov was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov looks for the body kick but Vieri saw that one coming.
Vieri lands with a good body shot.
Kharlamov throws a hook but Vieri avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieri wants to slow Kharlamov down by chopping away at his legs.
Vieri shoots in looking for a takedown but Kharlamov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vieri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vieri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kharlamov.
Vieri tries to clinch but Kharlamov is having none of it.
Kharlamov moves out of range as Vieri strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kharlamov, as that shot connected.
Vieri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vieri throws a front kick aimed at Kharlamov's knee but Kharlamov avoids it well.
Vieri takes a swing at Kharlamov's ribcage but misses.
Vieri jabs Kharlamov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kharlamov thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov misses with a body kick.
Kharlamov staying out of range there.
Kharlamov lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Vieri misses.
Vieri tries a head kick but it misses.
Kharlamov throws a front kick aimed at Vieri's knee but Vieri avoids it well.
Vieri misses with a hook.
Vieri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kharlamov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Vieri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieri tries a low kick but Kharlamov avoids it.
Vieri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kharlamov can pounce on him.
Vieri tries to close the distance and clinch but Kharlamov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vieri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kharlamov connects with a body shot that sends Vieri's belly button to the back.
Kharlamov scores with a sloppy right hand. Vieri should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kharlamov is able to avoid easily.
Kharlamov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vieri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kharlamov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vieri checks it well.
Vieri misses with a hook. Kharlamov ducked under it nicely.
Vieri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kharlamov moves away from the strike by Vieri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharlamov misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kharlamov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good standup being displayed there by Vieri as he connects with a hook.
Vieri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kharlamov!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kharlamov.
Kharlamov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vieri jabs Kharlamov right on the nose. Kharlamov blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Erkki Vieri did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Maxim Kharlamov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kharlamov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Vieri bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vieri postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kharlamov trying his best to control but Vieri has mounted him.
Kharlamov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kharlamov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kharlamov is trying to control the position but Vieri postures up.
Vieri sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kharlamov's guard.
Vieri with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieri scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kharlamov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vieri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kharlamov defending well though.
Erkki Vieri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vieri is trying to control. Kharlamov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieri is looking to advance position but Kharlamov won't allow it.
Kharlamov wants to control but Vieri is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kharlamov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kharlamov.
Kharlamov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kharlamov wants to sweep here but Vieri controlling him for the moment.

Kharlamov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vieri defends well.
Kharlamov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Vieri works over Kharlamov with some ground and pound from guard.
Vieri scoring with some ground and pound.
Vieri is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieri wants to control from the top but Kharlamov keeps moving.
Vieri content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vieri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kharlamov looking to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kharlamov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vieri is aware though and is defending well.
Vieri wants to control from the top but Kharlamov keeps moving.
Vieri working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kharlamov's head.
Vieri wants to pass the guard but Kharlamov is keeping the position.
Vieri pushing down on Kharlamov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kharlamov is refusing to be controlled, as Vieri sits in half guard.
Kharlamov tries to roll over but Vieri keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieri looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vieri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kharlamov keeps working.
Vieri prevents Kharlamov from improving his position.
Vieri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kharlamov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kharlamov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kharlamov won't allow Vieri to pass to mount.
Kharlamov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kharlamov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieri looking to pass the guard.
Vieri preventing the sweep.
Kharlamov controls Vieri momentarily but Vieri frees himself.
Kharlamov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vieri keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kharlamov's head.
Vieri preventing the sweep.
Vieri looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kharlamov managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erkki Vieri had his way with Maxim Kharlamov in that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Kharlamov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Vieri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kharlamov but Kharlamov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vieri throws a hook to the side of Kharlamov's head but Kharlamov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Vieri shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kharlamov is trying to defend but Vieri finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vieri is keen to just control but Kharlamov is a slippery customer.
Kharlamov wants to improve his position but Vieri is controlling well.
Kharlamov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vieri is trying to control the action in half guard but Kharlamov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kharlamov trying to hold on to Vieri's head to control him but Vieri postures up.
Vieri prevents Kharlamov from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharlamov wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kharlamov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vieri is looking to work some ground and pound but Kharlamov has wrist control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kharlamov pulls Vieri in close to his closed guard and prevents Vieri from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vieri throws a big elbow that misses.
Vieri stands up over Kharlamov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Kharlamov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vieri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vieri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kharlamov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kharlamov looking to control.
Vieri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vieri lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maxim Kharlamov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vieri trying to control but Kharlamov is working from the bottom.
Vieri postures up.
Vieri tries to free his leg and advance position but Kharlamov is retaining full guard.
Kharlamov is trying to control the position but Vieri postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieri connects with a couple of short punches.
Kharlamov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Erkki Vieri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Maxim Kharlamov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Vieri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kharlamovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vieri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kharlamov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vieri connects with a crisp jab.
Vieri connects with a nice looking jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kharlamov blocks a jab.
Vieri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kharlamov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kharlamov.
Vieri throws a hook but Kharlamov avoids it easily.
Kharlamov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vieri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kharlamov.
Vieri loads up on a big right hand but Kharlamov slips the punch.
Vieri defending well as Kharlamov loads up on a big left hand.
Kharlamov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Vieri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vieri throws a body punch but Kharlamov moves out of range.
Vieri throws out a loose jab but Kharlamov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kharlamov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharlamov thows a body kick. Vieri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vieri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kharlamov momentarily.
Kharlamov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vieri's hands.
Vieri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kharlamov was well out of range. Poor timing from Vieri.
Kharlamov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vieri will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vieri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vieri scores with a body shot.
Vieri misses with a two punch combination.
Kharlamov throws a poor cross that misses
and Vieri counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kharlamov momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circling - Kharlamov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kharlamov misses with a looping left.
Vieri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Vieri.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erkki Vieri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vieri has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erkki Vieri!
Erkki Vieri is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Erkki Vieri thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.