PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dom DeLuise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Vieri (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!

DeLuise
vs
Vieri

177 cm
27
165 lbs
15 - 6 - 1

180 cm
27
170 lbs
21 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dom DeLuise!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Vieri!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieri moves out of range of the body kick from DeLuise.
DeLuise misses with a head kick.
Dom DeLuise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeLuise. DeLuise obviously looking to wear him down.
Vieri shoots in for a double leg but DeLuise sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A left lands for DeLuise.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vieri has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vieri motions for DeLuise to come forward. Vieri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vieri wants to slow DeLuise down by chopping away at his legs.
DeLuise checks the leg kick.
DeLuise takes a swing at Vieri's ribcage but misses.
DeLuise throws a low kick, looking for Vieri's leg but Vieri calmly moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Vieri misses
and DeLuise counters with a nice kick to the body.
DeLuise misses with a low kick.
DeLuise loads up on a big right hand but Vieri slips the punch.
Vieri throws a leg kick but DeLuise moved away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vieri, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
DeLuise throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vieri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DeLuise. That did some damage!
Vieri checks a leg kick nicely.
Vieri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
DeLuise throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice shot lands for Vieri.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeLuise.
Good leg kick by Vieri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vieri throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieri feints and then cracks DeLuise's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DeLuise down.
DeLuise checks a leg kick nicely.
Vieri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vieri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dom DeLuise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeLuise throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vieri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeLuise throws a nice head kick!
DeLuise is looking to chop away at Vieri's legs.
Vieri feints and then cracks DeLuise's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DeLuise down.
Vieri tries to land a leg kick but DeLuise saw it coming and moves away.
DeLuise feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vieris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've been told by DeLuise's head coaches at GTi Boot Camp that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vieri has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
DeLuise goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vieri misses with a double jab.
DeLuise throws a lazy head kick
and Vieri counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vieri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by DeLuise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
DeLuise misses with a kick to the body.
Good work by Vieri as he checks the leg kick.
DeLuise tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vieri scoring well with a low kick there.
DeLuise walks into a left hand.
DeLuise looks to land a left hand but Vieri moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Vieri misses.
DeLuise takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DeLuise throws a combination. Vieri tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vieri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieri missing with a left hand there. DeLuise was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from DeLuise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieri manages to avoid it.
DeLuise with a hook.
Vieri shoots in but no luck this time.
Vieri takes one to the side of the head.
DeLuise throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeLuise throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vieri's head.
DeLuise tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeLuise takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vieri looks to land a right hand but DeLuise moved out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeLuise scores with a jab. Vieri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vieri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeLuise looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
DeLuise swings for the body but Vieri moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom DeLuise dominated that round.
That's time! DeLuise's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vieri moves out of range as DeLuise strikes.
Dom DeLuise is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeLuise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vieri throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeLuise stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vieri.
Dom DeLuise is winning the standup battle so far.
Vieri throws a hook but DeLuise avoids it easily.
Vieri scores with a leg kick.
DeLuise chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vieri can pounce on him.
DeLuise pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeLuise lands a nice shot that snaps Vieri's head back.
Vieri throws a front kick aimed at DeLuise's knee but DeLuise avoids it well.
DeLuise blocks a jab.
DeLuise scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vieri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieri motions for DeLuise to come forward. Vieri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeLuise misses with a leg kick.
Vieri blocks a leg kick.
DeLuise plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vieri throws a leg kick but DeLuise sees it coming and checks it nicely.
DeLuise on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vieri. Vieri obviously looking to wear him down.
DeLuise throws a front kick aimed at Vieri's knee but Vieri avoids it well.
DeLuise tries a head kick but it misses.
DeLuise will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vieri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick by DeLuise misses
and Vieri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeLuise. Vieri does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeLuise looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieri misses with a leg kick

and DeLuise counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by DeLuise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vieri working aggressively here.
Vieri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeLuise has a couple of punches blocked by Vieri.
DeLuise throws a punch but it's blocked by Vieri.
A right handed body shot lands from DeLuise.
DeLuise doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeLuise throws a head punch that misses.
Vieri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vieri just leaning against DeLuise, taking a breather.
Vieri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeLuises head.

Vieri is trying to trip DeLuise. He has hold of a leg but DeLuise is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vieri persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Vieri forces his way into half guard.
Vieri prevents DeLuise from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Vieri is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieri stalling away here and it's allowed DeLuise to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
DeLuise keeping full guard, as Vieri tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieri throws a strike but DeLuise rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vieri looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeLuise is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieri controlling DeLuise's posture.
DeLuise stopping the sweep attempt from Vieri.
Vieri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DeLuise's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vieri tries to free his leg and advance position but DeLuise is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Erkki Vieri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

DeLuise throws a series of punches but Vieri moves out of range.
Vieri misses with a low kick.
DeLuise is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
DeLuise throws a right hand that Vieri ducks under and follows up with a left that Vieri also avoids with ease.
DeLuise dodges the punch combination from Vieri.
Vieri misses with a low kick.
Vieri motions for DeLuise to come forward. Vieri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vieri throws out a leg kick but DeLuise moves out of range and Vieri only half commits.
DeLuise pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeLuise looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
DeLuise throws a sloppy head kick and Vieri moves out of range easily.
DeLuise throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
DeLuise throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieri misses with a looping right.
DeLuise fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeLuise throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vieri counters with a nice low kick that buckles DeLuise's knee momentarily.
A combination from DeLuise does no damage.
Vieri throws a low kick but DeLuise avoids it.
A head kick misses from DeLuise.
Vieri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vieri throws a chopping leg kick but DeLuise manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
DeLuise throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vieri on the side of the head.
DeLuise throws a leg kick which misses Vieri's front leg but catches the back leg as Vieri tries to avoid it.
DeLuise looks to throw the jab but Vieri is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise misses with a body shot
and Vieri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vieri throws a big shot that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as DeLuise checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vieri checks a low kick from DeLuise.
DeLuise tries to land a front kick but Vieri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from Vieri.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeLuise throws a leg kick
and Vieri counters with a low kick, right behind DeLuise 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vieri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vieri blocks a jab.
DeLuise throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vieri connects with a solid leg kick.
DeLuise takes one on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vieri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeLuise takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeLuise fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieri manages to avoid it.
Vieri shoots in but DeLuise avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vieri.
Vieri connects with an inside leg kick.
DeLuise wants to slow Vieri down by chopping away at his legs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for DeLuise.
Vieri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeLuise looks for the body kick but Vieri saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieri misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Vieri lands an impressive looking overhand right. DeLuise doesn't seem phased though.
A thudding body kick lands there by DeLuise!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeLuise.
DeLuise attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vieri tries a low kick but DeLuise avoids it.
Vieri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vieri lands a nice leg kick that just misses DeLuise's sensitive parts.
Vieri cracks the inside of DeLuise's front leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeLuise avoids the body shot from Vieri.
DeLuise goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
DeLuise pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Erkki Vieri just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Vieri throws a leg kick
and DeLuise counters with a thumping low kick.
Vieri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeLuise can pounce on him.
Vieri cracks DeLuise with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab by Vieri.
Vieri throws a leg kick that is checked
and DeLuise counters with a nice body shot.
A low kick from DeLuise misses
and Vieri counters with a nice body shot.
DeLuise's corner calls for a 1-2. DeLuise obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeLuise.
DeLuise walks into a straight right hand from Vieri.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from DeLuise - that will leave a mark!
DeLuise throws a poor cross that misses
and Vieri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeLuise is looking to slow Vieri down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuise goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
DeLuise throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vieri counters with a stiff right hand.
DeLuise swings for the body but Vieri moves out of range.
Vieri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DeLuise has time to react.
DeLuise steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vieri.
DeLuise lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
DeLuise lands a jab-cross combination.
Horrible takedown by Vieri or perhaps it was just good defense by DeLuise which made him look bad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as DeLuise checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
DeLuise scores with a jab.
Vieri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeLuise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieri lands a lovely overhand right.
DeLuise throws a hook but Vieri blocks it.
Vieri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between DeLuise's hands.
An inside leg kick from DeLuise misses.
DeLuise lands a jab to Vieri's midsection.
DeLuise misses with an uppercut. Vieri saw that one coming.
Vieri cracks DeLuise with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vieri checks a leg kick.
Vieri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A shot to the body from DeLuise misses
and Vieri counters with a good low kick that DeLuise was not able to check.
Vieri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise checks a low kick from Vieri.
DeLuise shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
DeLuise misses with a wild combination.
Vieri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vieri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vieri moves out of range of the body kick from DeLuise.
DeLuise lands a head kick!
Vieri tries to land a leg kick but DeLuise saw it coming and moves away.
Vieri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vieri.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise throws a body kick that misses
and Vieri counters with an outside leg kick.
Vieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeLuise.
DeLuise has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vieri.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
DeLuise throws a head kick that misses.
Vieri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab lands there for DeLuise.
Vieri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeLuise takes one to the side of the head.
DeLuise throws a leg kick that misses.
DeLuise throws a chopping leg kick but Vieri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dom DeLuise will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A lazy left from DeLuise finds it's target.
Vieri scores with a leg kick.
DeLuise tries to score with a low kick but Vieri moves his leg out of the way.
DeLuise throws a head kick but Vieri moves out of range.
DeLuise shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vieri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
DeLuise misses with a body kick.
Vieri tries to work over DeLuise's front leg with a kick but DeLuise checks it.
DeLuise throws a leg kick but Vieri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vieri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
DeLuise avoids the head kick by Vieri.
DeLuise lands a nice looking body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieri lands with an overhand left.
Vieri clobbers DeLuise with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vieri misses with a hook.
Vieri has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from DeLuise.
DeLuise falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vieri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeLuise throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Vieri or perhaps it was just good defense by DeLuise which made him look bad.
An inside leg kick from Vieri misses.
DeLuise throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vieri's head.
DeLuise works Vieri's body with a nice hook.
Vieri tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vieri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DeLuise. That did some damage!
DeLuise misses with a body kick.
DeLuise throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vieri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DeLuise has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
DeLuise throws a head kick that misses.
DeLuise stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vieri.
Vieri scores with a jab. DeLuise acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
DeLuise looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieri is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from DeLuise. Those never looked like landing.
Vieri is looking to chop away at DeLuise's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from DeLuise misses
and Vieri counters with a good low kick that DeLuise was not able to check.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Vieri scores with a leg kick.
Vieri tests DeLuise's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vieri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeLuise doesn't seem bothered though.
DeLuise throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vieri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeLuise throws a head kick but Vieri moves out of range.
Vieri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vieri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DeLuise. That did some damage!
DeLuise scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise misses with a jab to the body
and Vieri counters with a nice low kick that buckles DeLuise's knee momentarily.
Vieri looks for a takedown but DeLuise sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeLuise throws a head kick that misses.
Vieri lands a jab to DeLuise's midsection.
Vieri is looking to score with low kicks.
DeLuise throws a head kick that misses
and Vieri counters with an outside leg kick.
DeLuise is looking to chop away at Vieri's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vieri misses with a low kick.
DeLuise keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dom DeLuise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Vieri.
Vieri tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeLuise sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vieri somewhat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Erkki Vieri.
I think Vieri has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 47:48
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 46:49
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erkki Vieri!
Erkki Vieri is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Erkki Vieri made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.