PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asko Vilenius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veikko Rastila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rastila has chosen One Hit as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Veikko Rastila enters the cage!

Vilenius
vs
Rastila

193 cm
34
272 lbs
27 - 16 - 0

209 cm
37
270 lbs
29 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Voodoo Nutrition

Perkele!

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 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Asko Vilenius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Rastila!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilenius takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vilenius throws a lazy uppercut
and Rastila counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Vilenius instigates a clinch.
Rastila tries to circle away but Vilenius has him pinned against the cage.
Rastila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vilenius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rastila backwards.

It looks like Veikko Rastila has been cut.

Rastila breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Rastila.
Vilenius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rastila cracks Vilenius with a good jab.
Rastila lands a head kick!

It looks like Asko Vilenius has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rastila.
Vilenius has a takedown stuffed.
Rastila looks to land a body kick but Vilenius moved away.
Nice body kick there by Rastila.
Rastila looks to score with a jab to the body but Vilenius is just out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Vilenius has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rastila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vilenius manages to avoid it.
Rastila throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vilenius works Rastila's body with a nice hook.
Rastila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilenius moves away.
Rastila takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rastila throws a shot from downtown. Vilenius moves away and avoids it.
Vilenius throws a big shot that misses.
Rastila avoids the body shot from Vilenius.
Rastila is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rastila fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vilenius checks it well.

Vilenius shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rastila is trying to defend but Vilenius finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vilenius trying to control from Rastila's half guard. Rastila has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rastila working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vilenius.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius won't allow Rastila to get back to his feet.
Vilenius scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vilenius's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vilenius throws a big elbow that misses.
Vilenius throws an elbow that misses. Rastila uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vilenius's guard. Nice move by Rastila!

Rastila throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rastila is fighting to break Vilenius's control of his arms but Vilenius is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rastila tries to free his leg and advance position but Vilenius is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rastila is working Vilenius over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vilenius wants to sweep but no luck.
Vilenius seems keen to control Rastila's posture.
Vilenius has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rastila has passed into side control.
Vilenius is not content to let Rastila control the position.
Vilenius is looking for a sweep.
Vilenius is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rastila not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vilenius tries to get to full guard but Rastila has control of the leg.
Vilenius might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rastila throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vilenius trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Vilenius tries to reverse the position but Rastila maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rastila scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vilenius?
Vilenius tries to lock up and control but Rastila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vilenius is looking to improve his position but Rastila isn't that keen on the idea.
Rastila content just to control the position here.
Vilenius tries to hold on but Rastila postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veikko Rastila dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Vilenius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vilenius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vilenius lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Rastila lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vilenius doesn't seem phased though.
Rastila misses with a straight left.
Rastila is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rastila throws a low kick but Vilenius moves out of range easily.
Vilenius checks a low kick from Rastila.
Rastila throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vilenius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rastila throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vilenius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Veikko Rastila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilenius on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rastila throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rastila fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rastila misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vilenius thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilenius misses with an uppercut
and Rastila counters with a straight right hand.
Vilenius misses with a left hand
and Rastila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vilenius misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vilenius walks into a jab.
Vilenius looks to land a left hand but Rastila moved out of range nicely.
Rastila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vilenius walks into a stiff left hand from Rastila.
Rastila paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Vilenius.
Rastila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vilenius was well out of range. Poor timing from Rastila.
Vilenius is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rastila throws a lazy body kick

and Vilenius counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rastila scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Vilenius manages to mount him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilenius lands with some strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rastila sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vilenius working over Rastila with some ground and pound. Rastila looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vilenius is thwarting Rastila's attempts to control the position.
Vilenius thows a huge punch but Rastila dodges it nicely.
Rastila is trying to escape back to his feet but Vilenius uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Rastila is looking to reverse the position.
Vilenius landing a few strikes.
Asko Vilenius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rastila taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rastila is looking to reverse the position.
Vilenius looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rastila is avoiding damage well.
Vilenius trying to control the action but Rastila is working from the bottom.
Rastila is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vilenius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rastila defending well though.
Vilenius working Rastila over with strikes.
Vilenius thows a huge punch but Rastila dodges it nicely.
Vilenius has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rastila avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vilenius.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rastila tries to get to full guard but Vilenius has control of the leg.
Rastila trying to control here.
Rastila keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rastila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rastila moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vilenius is looking to work some ground and pound but Rastila has wrist control.
Vilenius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Veikko Rastila will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Vilenius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rastila scores with a spinning back kick!
Rastila tries a low kick but Vilenius avoids it.
Vilenius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rastila.
Vilenius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vilenius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rastila throws a body kick that misses.
Rastila has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vilenius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rastila.
Rastila scores with a push kick.
Rastila has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rastila lands a head kick!
Vilenius misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rastila.
Vilenius doesn't manage to clinch there - Rastila circles away.
Nice shot by Rastila.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilenius tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rastila defends well and Vilenius ends up having to push Rastila into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rastila ducks under a wild hook from Vilenius.
Vilenius loads up on a big right hand but Rastila slips the punch.
That kick from Rastila tenderised Vilenius's leg. Vilenius is trying to keep his angry face on.
A leg kick checked by Vilenius.
Rastila cracks the inside of Vilenius's front leg.
Rastila misses with a leg kick.
Rastila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rastila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilenius.
Rastila appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vilenius fails to land the takedown.
Rastila keeps Vilenius at a distance using the push kick.
Rastila scores with a push kick.

Rastila gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vilenius to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Rastila scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Rastila.
Rastila swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vilenius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rastila lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rastila tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vilenius is able to avoid easily.
Rastila slips under a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rastila 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 Vilenius has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vilenius and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vilenius will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vilenius misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Rastila throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veikko Rastila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vilenius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rastila swings for the body but Vilenius moves out of range.
Vilenius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rastila sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rastila lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rastila slips under a jab from Vilenius.
Vilenius takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vilenius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Rastila misses.
Vilenius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vilenius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vilenius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rastila jabs Vilenius to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vilenius tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rastila takes a swing at Vilenius's ribcage but misses.
Vilenius throws a shot from downtown. Rastila moves away and avoids it.
Vilenius dives in and grabs Rastila's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rastila pushes down on Vilenius's head and hops out.
Asko Vilenius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asko Vilenius. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rastila misses with a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Vilenius checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Veikko Rastila is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rastila keeps Vilenius at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Rastila.
Vilenius gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vilenius shoots in looking for a takedown. Rastila tries to sprawl out of it but Vilenius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rastila manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rastila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilenius.
A left lands for Rastila.
Vilenius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Vilenius.
Rastila connects with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Veikko Rastila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rastila 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veikko Rastila!
After the big win, Veikko Rastila made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Perkele! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.