PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Slana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Lestaatius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Slana
vs
Lestaatius

198 cm
19
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
26
270 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 Helsinki, Mirko Slana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lars Lestaatius!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slana throws a front kick that sends Lestaatius stumbling back into the cage.
Lestaatius walks forward, straight into a front kick from Slana.
Lestaatius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lestaatius looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lestaatius on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Slana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slana throws a head kick that half lands.
Slana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lestaatius's sensitive parts.
Lestaatius is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Slana.

It looks like Lars Lestaatius has been cut.
Lestaatius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slana keeps Lestaatius at a distance using the push kick.
Slana cracks the inside of Lestaatius's front leg.
Slana connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Slana lands with a kick to the temple. Lestaatius shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice body kick there by Slana.
Slana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lestaatius's sensitive parts.
Slana is looking to slow Lestaatius down with leg kicks.
Slana throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slana lands a jab to Lestaatius's midsection.
Slana wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slana scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Slana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lestaatius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Slana throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slana jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lestaatius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slana.
Lestaatius takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mirko Slana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slana pushes Lestaatius away with a front kick.
Slana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lestaatius's sensitive parts.
Slana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slana looks to land a combination. Lestaatius sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Good leg kick by Slana there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slana. That's going to slow Lestaatius down.
Slana scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Slana.
Good leg kick by Slana there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by Slana.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slana.
Slana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lestaatius. That did some damage!
Slana bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Slana lands with a nice body kick.
Slana throws a one two combo.
Slana jabs at Lestaatius's body.
Good leg kick by Slana there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Slana scores with a one two! Lestaatius had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Slana is looking to wear down Lestaatius with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Slana fakes the leg kick and cracks Lestaatius in the body.
A shot to de liver by Slana. Beautiful body shot.
Lestaatius has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Slana.
Slana cracks the inside of Lestaatius's front leg.
Slana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lestaatius.
Slana scores with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mirko Slana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Slana.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slana.
Lestaatius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Slana lands with a good body shot.
Slana throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Slana there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Slana throws a front kick that sends Lestaatius stumbling back into the cage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slana, right into the meat.
A nice combination there by Slana.
Slana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Slana.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slana. That's going to slow Lestaatius down.
Slana is working the combinations to good effect here.
Slana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lestaatius.
Lestaatius takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Slana slips a straight right by Lestaatius.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slana looks to land a combination. Lestaatius sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Slana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lestaatius on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slana. Slana obviously looking to wear him down.
Slana lands a body shot.
Slana lands with a good body shot.
Slana closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Slana lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lestaatius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lestaatius on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Slana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slana throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lestaatius takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slana moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Slana lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lestaatius takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Slana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lars Lestaatius'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.

Slana scores with a body shot.
Slana throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mirko Slana is winning the standup battle so far.
Lestaatius tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slana connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lestaatius. Lestaatius circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lestaatius tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slana stalks Lestaatius and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lestaatius's face. Lestaatius staggers backwards, shaken.
Slana lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Slana throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slana throws a head kick that Lestaatius semi-blocks.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lestaatius might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Slana has got the better of the exchanges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Slana.
Slana throws a series of strikes that have Lestaatius backpedaling.
Lestaatius takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lestaatius takes a jab right on the kisser.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lestaatius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slana.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slana, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lestaatius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slana lands a body shot.
Slana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slana goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jab by Slana.
Slana goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Slana lands with a nice body punch.
Slana throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Slana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lestaatius can do to turn this around?
Slana throws a leg kick which misses Lestaatius's front leg but catches the back leg as Lestaatius tries to avoid it.
Slana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lestaatius chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slana can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slana. That's going to slow Lestaatius down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lestaatius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slana as he avoids it easily.
Slana scores with a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Slana!
Lestaatius ducks right into an uppercut from Slana.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lestaatius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slana scores with a three punch combo!
A chopping leg kick lands by Slana.
Slana scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Slana - just one landing.
Slana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lestaatius's calf.
Lestaatius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Slana there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lestaatius closes the distance and clinches up with Slana, looking for a takedown. Lestaatius pushes Slana against the cage but Slana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slana feints and then cracks Lestaatius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lestaatius down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slana.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slana.
Lestaatius takes a kick to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Slana.
Lestaatius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slana.
Slana with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slana connects with a solid leg kick.
Slana throws a combination. Lestaatius tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lestaatius's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Slana. Lestaatius shrugs it off though.
Slana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slana lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Slana is looking to slow Lestaatius down with leg kicks.
Nice body kick there by Slana.
A slapping body kick lands there for Slana.
Lestaatius on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Slana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slana throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Slana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lestaatius crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Slana - the referee stops the clock and Lestaatius gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Slana. Lestaatius manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Slana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lestaatius. That did some damage!
Slana digs a good hook to Lestaatius's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lestaatius's calf.
Lestaatius tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slana scores with a kick to the midsection.
Slana throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lestaatius takes one on the button.
Slana scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lestaatius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slana, right into the meat.
Slana lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slana lands a nice hook to Lestaatius's body. Lestaatius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lestaatius takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slapping leg kick lands for Slana.
Lestaatius has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slana scoring well with a low kick there.
Slana lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Slana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slana goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Slana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lars Lestaatius'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. This is the final round!

Slana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Slana.
Lestaatius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slana lands a jab-cross combination.
Slana scores with a spinning back kick!
Mirko Slana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slana.
Lestaatius on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slana. Slana obviously looking to wear him down.
Slana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lestaatius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Slana - that will leave a mark!
A good leg kick by Slana.
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!
Slana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lestaatius. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Slana.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lestaatius takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Slana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lestaatius doesn't seem bothered though.
Slana lands a head kick. Lestaatius smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slana scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slana scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slana lands with an uppercut that bounces Lestaatius off the cage and back into rage.
Slana throws a nice head kick!
Slana moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lestaatius takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lestaatius takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Slana scoring well with a low kick there.
Slana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slana with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lestaatius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slana lands with a nice body punch.
Slana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lestaatius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slana cracks Lestaatius with a good jab.
Lars Lestaatius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slana throws a front kick that sends Lestaatius stumbling back into the cage.
Slana works over Lestaatius's head and body with a nice combination.
Lestaatius has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Slana.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slana.
Slana throws a combination. Lestaatius tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Slana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slana with a hook.
Lestaatius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slana lands with a slapping head kick.
Lestaatius takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Slana jabs at Lestaatius's body.
Slana feints and then cracks Lestaatius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lestaatius down.
A good leg kick by Slana.
Slana displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Slana lands with a good body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lestaatius takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Slana scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Slana connects with a high kick.
Slana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slana lands a head kick!
Slana scores with a jab to the jaw.
Slana cracks the inside of Lestaatius's front leg.
Slana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slana looks to land a combination. Lestaatius sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Slana throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slana lands a nice hook to Lestaatius's body. Lestaatius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slana scores with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Slana.
Slana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lestaatius takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Slana connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lestaatius's hands.
Slana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lestaatius.
Slana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lestaatius takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lestaatius misses with an uppercut. Slana saw that one coming.
Slana with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slana scores with a hook to the body. Lestaatius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body kick from Slana.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slana connects with a solid leg kick.
Slana lands a head kick. Lestaatius smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Slana throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Slana bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Slana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slana 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Slana!