PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Simba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esko Viikate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viikate has chosen lets go as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Simba
vs
Viikate

192 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Wanderlei Simba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esko Viikate!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Viikate is defended easily by Simba.
Simba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Simba lands the left hand.
Simba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Horrible takedown by Viikate or perhaps it was just good defense by Simba which made him look bad.
Viikate tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Viikate somewhat.
Wanderlei Simba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esko Viikate.
Viikate moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Simba as Viikate shoots in.
Simba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Simba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Viikate. Viikate circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Viikate looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simba is fending him off so far but Viikate persists. Nope, Simba circles away and we're back to standing.
Simba lands with a right hand.
Jab by Simba.
Wanderlei Simba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simba's corner calls for a 1-2. Simba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Simba lands with a straight right. Viikate didn't see that one coming.
A jab lands there for Simba.
Viikate shoots in looking for a takedown but Simba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Viikate's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Viikate walks into a straight right hand from Simba.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viikate walks into a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Simba. That snapped Viikate's head back.
Viikate takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Simba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Simba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Viikate takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Decent striking displayed by Simba there.
Viikate will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simba sizes up Viikate with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Viikate on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Viikate shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simba as he avoids it easily.
Viikate looks gassed!
Viikate shoots in but Simba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simba lands a nice hook to Viikate's body. Viikate takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Viikate takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Simba connects with a nice looking jab.
Wanderlei Simba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simba cracks Viikate with an open hand slap.
Viikate on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Viikate shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simba defends it nicely.
Simba lands a nice shot that snaps Viikate's head back.
Viikate has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Simba's corner calls for a 1-2. Simba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Simba does it's job there.
Viikate takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Viikate ducks right into an uppercut from Simba.
Simba scores with a hook.
Simba lands with a right hand.
Viikate looks for a takedown but Simba sprawls well.
Simba is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Simba throws a good cross that connects.
Simba scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simba!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simba connects with a looping right hand.
Viikate tries to move into range but Simba moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Viikate is trying desperately to land a takedown but Simba is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Viikate.
Simba cracks Viikate with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Viikate looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Viikate takes one on the button.
Simba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Simba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viikate is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Viikate has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Viikate there as he acknowledges the shot.
Simba lands a head shot.
Viikate fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Viikate ducks right into an uppercut from Simba.
A left and a right from Simba both land. Nice combination.
Simba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Simba cracks Viikate with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Viikate takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Viikate takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Simba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Viikate doesn't seem phased though.
Simba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Simba's jab looks to have found its range, popping Viikate under the eye.
Viikate takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Simba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Simba connects with a crisp jab.
Simba feints a jab promting Viikate to slip. Simba then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Viikate slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Simba lands a lovely overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simba throws a head kick that half lands.
Simba cracks Viikate with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Simba's corner calls for a 1-2. Simba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab, jab by Simba - just one landing.
Simba jabs Viikate right on the nose. Viikate blinks but takes it well.
Viikate looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Viikate walks into a jab.
Simba jabs Viikate right on the nose. Viikate blinks but takes it well.
Viikate drops his hands momentarily and Simba takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Simba.
Simba connects with a crisp jab.
Simba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Viikate on the side of the head.
Simba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Viikate shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simba as he avoids it easily.
Simba scores with a nice head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simba's corner calls for a 1-2. Simba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Simba scores with a four punch combination!
Simba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice cross by Simba.
Horrible takedown by Viikate or perhaps it was just good defense by Simba which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderlei Simba dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Simba throws a head kick that Viikate semi-blocks.
Viikate takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Simba.
Simba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Viikate is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Viikate walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Simba scores with the left hand. Viikate knows he should have avoided that one.
Simba scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Viikate looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Simba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Simba lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Simba 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.
Simba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Viikate shoots in but Simba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A left lands for Simba.
Viikate fails to land the takedown.
Wanderlei Simba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esko Viikate.
Viikate is breathing heavily.
Simba scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viikate shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simba defends it nicely.
Simba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Simba lands with a straight right. Viikate didn't see that one coming.
Viikate moves forwards but Simba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Simba moves into range and connects with a jab.
Viikate takes one to the side of the head.
Simba connects with a single shot there.
Viikate takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Simba as he connects with a hook.
Simba digs a good body shot into Viikate's ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Simba there.
Simba clobbers Viikate with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Horrible takedown by Viikate or perhaps it was just good defense by Simba which made him look bad.
Viikate takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Viikate takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wanderlei Simba is winning the standup battle so far.
Simba feints a jab promting Viikate to slip. Simba then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Viikate slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viikate walks into a straight right hand from Simba.
Viikate walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Viikate on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Viikate tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simba swivels and escapes.
Decent striking displayed by Simba there.
Simba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Viikate momentarily.
Simba lands the left hand.
Simba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Viikate might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Simba has got the better of the exchanges.
Simba connects with a crisp jab.
Donk. Simba catches Viikate right on the button with a cross.
Viikate's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Simba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Viikate scrambles back to his feet.
Simba scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simba lands with an uppercut that bounces Viikate off the cage and back into rage.
Simba scores with a jab.
Simba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Viikate. Viikate circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Viikate has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Viikate there as he acknowledges the shot.
Simba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simba lands with an uppercut that bounces Viikate off the cage and back into rage.
Viikate shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simba pinned against the cage. Simba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simba connects with a single shot there.
Simba moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Viikate takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Viikate walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Simba scores with a jab. Viikate acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Viikate's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Simba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Viikate scrambles back to his feet.
Simba cracks Viikate with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Simba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Viikate is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simba scores with a jab to the head.
Viikate takes one on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simba!
Viikate on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Simba lands with a hook. Viikate tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Esko Viikate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simba bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Viikate's head.
Simba throws a combination. Viikate tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Simba is working the combinations to good effect here.
Simba lands an overhand right.
Simba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Simba thuds his right hand into Viikate's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simba lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Simba jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Simba connects with a right hand. Viikate shakes it off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simba.
Simba with a jab.
Simba lands a nice shot that snaps Viikate's head back.
Simba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Simba throws a series of strikes that have Viikate backpedaling.
Simba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viikate can do to turn this around?
Viikate takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Viikate walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Simba - just one landing.
Viikate takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderlei Simba dominated that second round.
That's time! Simba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Simba lands a head kick!
Simba lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Simba 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.
Viikate walks into a jab.
Simba lands a jab.
Viikate walks into a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Viikate.
Simba connects with a high kick.
Viikate's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Simba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Viikate scrambles back to his feet.
Simba with a hook.
Simba cracks Viikate with a good jab.
Viikate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simba cracks Viikate with a good jab.
Simba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Simba lands a lovely overhand right.
Simba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Viikate on the side of the head.
Simba scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viikate takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Simba does it's job there.
Simba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Viikate shoots for a takedown but Simba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice jab there from Simba.
Simba scores with a sloppy right hand. Viikate should have avoided that one.
Viikate tries for a takedown but Simba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wanderlei Simba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esko Viikate.
Nice takedown defense from Simba. No joy for Viikate on that attempt.
Simba cracks Viikate with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Simba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Viikate's head backwards.
Simba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Simba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Simba lands a really nice looking cross but Viikate seems unphased.
Simba jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Simba lands a head shot.
Simba throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Viikate shoots in but no luck this time.
Viikate takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Viikate doesn't seem bothered though.
Simba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Simba tests Viikate's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Viikate takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Viikate moves forwards but Simba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A cross from Simba lands.
Simba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Viikate on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Simba cracks a nice hook into Viikate's ribs.
Simba shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Viikate eats them both and turns towards Simba to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Simba goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Simba cracks Viikate with a right hand to the side of the head.
Simba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simba scores with a sloppy right hand. Viikate should have avoided that one.
Simba stuffs the takedown.
Simba lunges at Viikate with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Viikate's hand.
Simba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Simba scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Simba scores with a jab to the jaw.
Simba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Viikate looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot lands for Simba.
Viikate looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Simba moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simba throws a head kick that half lands.
Viikate drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Simba lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Simba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Simba slaps away a takedown attempt from Viikate, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simba throws a head kick that Viikate semi-blocks.
Simba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Viikate takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Simba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simba lands a jab to the head.
Simba tests Viikate's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Viikate takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Simba lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Simba leaves Viikate with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simba lands a jab to the nose.
Simba scores with a nice head shot.
Simba lands with a cross.
Simba lunges at Viikate with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Viikate's hand.
Simba throws a head kick that half lands.
Simba lands a really nice looking cross but Viikate seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simba lands with a slapping head kick.
Simba throws a good cross that connects.
Simba throws a good cross that connects.
Esko Viikate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viikate takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Simba does it's job there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wanderlei Simba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simba 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderlei Simba!