PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neo TT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Vilko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

TT
vs
Vilko

225 cm
18
297 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Neo TT!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Saku Vilko!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from TT is defended easily by Vilko.
TT is breathing heavily.
Vilko shoots in and drives through. TT sprawls well.

Vilko looking to score a takedown here. TT is defending well but Vilko drives through and ends up in TT's guard.
Vilko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. TT is keeping the position for now.
Vilko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with TT. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vilko wants to stand but TT is controlling his posture from full guard.
TT will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vilko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vilko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vilko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vilko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

TT is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vilko defends well.
Vilko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vilko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Vilko has eaten all the pies!
Vilko throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilko trying to control but TT is working from the bottom.

Vilko stands and steps away. TT gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
TT is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vilko.

It looks like Neo TT has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Vilko shoots in and bounces TT off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vilko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vilko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vilko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilko trying to control the position from guard on top but TT is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vilko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of TT is proving hard to escape from.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Saku Vilko hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Vilko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vilko showed some decent athleticism there.
Vilko wants to pass to mount but TT is defending the position.
TT tries to roll over but Vilko keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

TT is defending against the submission attempts here by Vilko.
It looks like Vilko is going to stand back up.
Vilko wants to pass to mount but TT is defending the position.
Vilko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TT on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saku Vilko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Neo TT's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vilko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. TT is trying to defend but Vilko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vilko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vilko is thwarting TT's attempts to control the position.
Vilko tries to pass the half guard into mount. TT knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vilko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vilko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Saku Vilko has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

TT gets caught flat footed, as Vilko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vilko wants to control from the top but TT keeps moving.
TT keeping full guard, as Vilko tries to pass.
Vilko wants to stand but TT is controlling his posture from full guard.
TT being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Saku Vilko hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Vilko scores with a takedown into TT's guard.
TT looking to control.
Vilko controls from within his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Let's hope that Vilko has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vilko tries to free his leg and advance position but TT is retaining full guard.
Vilko is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Saku Vilko wasn't active enough on the ground.

Vilko gets a clinch.
Vilko stalling against the cage.

Vilko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vilko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vilko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Vilko pushes TT up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vilko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilko wants to take the fight to the mat but TT manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vilko has TT pushed against the cage.
TT drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vilko pulls his leg out and moves away.

Vilko darts in and clinches TT up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vilko tries to score a body lock takedown but TT shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Neo TT has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Vilko.
Vilko can't get the takedown.
Vilko goes for a takedown attempt but TT pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saku Vilko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Neo TT's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A punch combination from Vilko misses.
Vilko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from TT.

A momentary lapse in concentration from TT enables Vilko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. TT manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vilko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
TT has a closed guard, preventing Vilko from standing up.
Vilko is in close to TT's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilko with a nice head shot there.
Vilko works over TT with some ground and pound from guard.
Vilko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. TT swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vilko trying to control the position from guard on top but TT is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vilko controls from within his opponent's guard.
TT has a closed guard, preventing Vilko from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Saku Vilko has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Vilko scores a takedown into full mount!
Vilko landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilko putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vilko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vilko punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TT wants to control but Vilko is having none of it.
TT is squirming around, avoiding Vilko's attempts to control the action.
Vilko with shots to the head and body - TT looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Vilko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Vilko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vilko landing strikes from the mount and TT is in trouble!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vilko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Saku Vilko has got the better of the ground game so far.

Vilko looking to secure an arm triangle but TT defends it well.
Vilko lands a big elbow.
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!
Vilko with shots to the head and body - TT looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vilko has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of TT's face.
Vilko controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vilko landing strikes, looking to finish!

And that's the end of the fight!
Saku Vilko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vilko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saku Vilko!