PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asko Vilenius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Ferrigno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vilenius might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Surfin Bird. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Vilenius
vs
Ferrigno

193 cm
29
265 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

200 cm
39
265 lbs
27 - 23 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
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 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Asko Vilenius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Ferrigno!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrigno tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vilenius defends well and Ferrigno ends up having to push Vilenius into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ferrigno shoots in and drives through. Vilenius sprawls well.
Vilenius takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vilenius's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ferrigno under the eye.
Vilenius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferrigno.
Nice takedown defense from Vilenius. No joy for Ferrigno on that attempt.
Asko Vilenius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Ferrigno.
Vilenius throws the left hand but Ferrigno avoids the punch easily.
Ferrigno goes for a double leg but Vilenius avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vilenius continues to drive forward.
Vilenius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vilenius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferrigno. Ferrigno circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ferrigno misses with the combination.
Vilenius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferrigno throws out the jab.
Vilenius 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrigno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Vilenius.
Ferrigno looks winded!
Vilenius throws a looping overhand right but Ferrigno ducks down to avoid it.
Nice cross by Vilenius.
Ferrigno shoots in for a double leg but Vilenius sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vilenius swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrigno shoots in but no luck this time.
Vilenius connects with a crisp jab.
Ferrigno slips a straight right by Vilenius.
Ferrigno feints the counter takedown.

Ferrigno gets caught flat footed, as Vilenius shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vilenius working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vilenius is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vilenius with a nice head shot there.
Vilenius trying to control but Ferrigno is working from the bottom.
Vilenius forces his way into half guard.
Vilenius stalling.
Vilenius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferrigno keeps working.

Ferrigno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferrigno actively working from the bottom here.
Vilenius tries to pass to full mount but Ferrigno defends it.
Vilenius moves into full mount! Ferrigno won't be happy about that!
Vilenius looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ferrigno wants to control but Vilenius is having none of it.
Vilenius lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilenius content just to control the position here.
Vilenius trying to control but Ferrigno is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ferrigno is trying to escape the mount.
Vilenius in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Vilenius postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ferrigno looks a forlorn figure.
Ferrigno manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vilenius content to control rather than advance.
Ferrigno works his way to full guard. Good work.

Ferrigno looking for a guillotine here but Vilenius defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius connects with a couple of short punches.
Vilenius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vilenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferrigno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferrigno looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferrigno, not yet.

Ferrigno is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vilenius trying to control but Ferrigno is working from the bottom.

Ferrigno escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vilenius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ferrigno lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asko Vilenius dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Vilenius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferrigno.
Vilenius scores with a hook to the body. Ferrigno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vilenius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferrigno.
Vilenius throws a series of punches but Ferrigno moves out of range.
Ferrigno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ferrigno misses with a jab to the body
and Vilenius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vilenius throws an overhand right that lands on Ferrigno's shoulder, as Ferrigno tries to avoid the shot.
Ferrigno with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vilenius counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferrigno shoots in for a takedown but Vilenius shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Vilenius was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ferrigno.
Ferrigno throws an overhand right that lands on Vilenius's shoulder, as Vilenius tries to avoid the shot.
Ferrigno throws a right hand that misses
and Vilenius counters with a straight right hand.
Vilenius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ferrigno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilenius. Ferrigno does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vilenius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferrigno moves away.
Lou Ferrigno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilenius lands with a right hand.
Ferrigno is breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Vilenius.
Ferrigno with a poor takedown
and Vilenius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asko Vilenius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Ferrigno.

Vilenius drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilenius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferrigno keeping moving, preventing Vilenius from controlling successfully.
Vilenius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vilenius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ferrigno keeping moving, preventing Vilenius from controlling successfully.
Vilenius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferrigno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferrigno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vilenius chips away with some ground and pound.
Vilenius is working Ferrigno over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vilenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferrigno is keeping the position for now.

Ferrigno is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius stands up over Ferrigno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vilenius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Vilenius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Vilenius has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ferrigno to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Vilenius is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ferrigno pulls down on the head and he's put Vilenius to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lou Ferrigno!
Lou Ferrigno thanked the fans post fight for their support.