PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilkka Kanerva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kanerva
vs
Oliver

180 cm
24
280 lbs
19 - 4 - 0

178 cm
25
166 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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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 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ilkka Kanerva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Oliver!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanerva just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliver blocks a jab.
Kanerva misses with a looping right.
Kanerva misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kanerva misses the target.
Oliver throws a lazy head kick
and Kanerva counters with a stiff right hand.
Kanerva throws a body punch but Oliver moves out of range.
Kanerva looks for the body kick but Oliver saw that one coming.
Ilkka Kanerva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kanerva misses the shot to the body.
Oliver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oliver slips under a jab.
Kanerva throws a big shot that misses.
Kanerva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oliver pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanerva pushes Oliver away with a front kick.
Oliver takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kanerva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kanerva throws a poor cross that misses
and Oliver counters with a big head kick but Kanerva shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliver checks a low kick from Kanerva.
Kanerva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Oliver takes a step back to recover.
Oliver looks gassed!
Kanerva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kanerva.
Kanerva connects with a right hand. Oliver shakes it off.
Kanerva jabs at Oliver's body.

Kanerva lands a big head kick that sends Oliver tumbling to the mat! Kanerva takes a step backwards and waves Oliver back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Oliver is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliver has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kanerva.
Kanerva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oliver is still on wobbly legs! Can Kanerva finish him?
Kanerva tries to land a leg kick but Oliver saw it coming and moves away.
Oliver seems to have recovered his senses.
Kanerva scores with a jab to the head.
Kanerva tries to bum rush Oliver with a series of wild strikes but Oliver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kanerva throws an overhand right that lands on Oliver's shoulder, as Oliver tries to avoid the shot.
Kanerva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oliver has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oliver there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kanerva is looking to score with low kicks.
Oliver tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanerva throws out a leg kick but Oliver moves out of range and Kanerva only half commits.
Kanerva misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Kanerva does no damage.
Oliver tries a head kick but it misses.
Kanerva misses with a series of wild punches.
Kanerva misses with a body kick.
Kanerva misses with a looping right.
Oliver checks a low kick from Kanerva.
Kanerva throws a leg kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanerva throws out a leg kick but Oliver moves out of range and Kanerva only half commits.
Kanerva dips to his left and cracks Oliver with an uppercut!
Kanerva throws a nice looking combination but Oliver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kanerva misses with a leg kick.
Kanerva missing with a left hand there. Oliver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kanerva throws out a loose jab but Oliver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliver tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliver checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oliver slips under a jab from Kanerva.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kanerva misses with a double jab.
Kanerva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilkka Kanerva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kanerva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Kanerva misses its intended target.
Kanerva lands a front kick.
Kanerva throws a low kick, looking for Oliver's leg but Oliver calmly moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kanerva.
Kanerva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kanerva throws a series of punches but Oliver avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanerva looks to land a combination but Oliver avoids it well.
Kanerva connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kanerva.
Oliver is breathing heavily.
Kanerva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oliver circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanerva throws a body punch but Oliver moves out of range.
Kanerva throws a head kick that Oliver semi-blocks.
Oliver needs to keep his hands up - Kanerva had a free shot at his head there.
Kanerva loads up on a big right hand but Oliver slips the punch.
Kanerva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oliver looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kanerva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliver can do to turn this around?
Oliver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kanerva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanerva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oliver defending well as Kanerva loads up on a big left hand.
Kanerva is looking to land body kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kanerva 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 Oliver has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Oliver and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kanerva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kanerva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliver.
Kanerva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oliver takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kanerva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kanerva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kanerva scores with a spinning back kick!
Kanerva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Oliver checks it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Oliver checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanerva throws a shot from downtown. Oliver moves away and avoids it.
Oliver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kanerva tries a low kick but Oliver avoids it.
Oliver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kanerva throws a right hand that Oliver ducks under and follows up with a left that Oliver also avoids with ease.
Kanerva tries a head kick but it misses.
Kanerva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Oliver.
Oliver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kanerva.
Kanerva avoids the head kick by Oliver.
Oliver keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliver throws a head kick but Kanerva moves out of range.
Kanerva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kanerva looks to throw the jab but Oliver is out of range.
Ryan Oliver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kanerva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliver stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kanerva.
Kanerva cracks Oliver with an open hand slap.
Kanerva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliver takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oliver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kanerva.
Oliver moves out of range as Kanerva throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilkka Kanerva dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kanerva lands a big head kick that sends Oliver tumbling to the mat! Kanerva takes a step backwards and waves Oliver back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kanerva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kanerva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kanerva looks for the body kick but Oliver saw that one coming.
Kanerva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oliver moves out of range as Kanerva strikes.
Ilkka Kanerva is winning the standup battle so far.
Kanerva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oliver on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kanerva missing with a left hand there. Oliver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kanerva throws the kick towards the body but Oliver avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanerva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliver was well out of range. Poor timing from Kanerva.
Oliver throws a sloppy head kick and Kanerva moves out of range easily.
Oliver throws a sloppy head kick and Kanerva moves out of range easily.
Kanerva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oliver takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kanerva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Oliver.
Oliver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kanerva.
Oliver blocks a head kick by Kanerva.
Oliver throws a sloppy head kick and Kanerva moves out of range easily.
Kanerva throws a head kick that misses.
Kanerva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oliver counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanerva throws a poor cross that misses
and Oliver counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kanerva throws a leg kick but Oliver sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Kanerva.
Oliver throws a sloppy head kick and Kanerva moves out of range easily.
Kanerva tries a low kick but Oliver avoids it.
Oliver moves away from the strike by Kanerva.
Oliver steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kanerva. That one must have hurt.
A head kick by Oliver misses
and Kanerva counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanerva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kanerva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kanerva. Oliver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliver moves out of range of the leg kick from Kanerva.
Kanerva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kanerva throws a combination that misses
and Oliver counters with a big head kick but Kanerva shrugs it off.
Oliver blocks a head kick by Kanerva.
Oliver throws a sloppy head kick and Kanerva moves out of range easily.
Oliver throws a sloppy head kick and Kanerva moves out of range easily.
Kanerva jabs at Oliver's body.
A jab from Kanerva misses.
Kanerva misses with an uppercut. Oliver saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oliver tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oliver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kanerva.
Kanerva blocks a head kick by Oliver.
Kanerva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kanerva goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kanerva blocks a head kick by Oliver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliver checks the leg kick.
Kanerva pushes Oliver away with a front kick.
Ryan Oliver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ilkka Kanerva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oliver takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilkka Kanerva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kanerva 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilkka Kanerva!
Ilkka Kanerva managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160, into his post fight interview.