PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asko Vilenius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Bad Voodoo Daddy
vs
Vilenius

197 cm
30
275 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

193 cm
35
272 lbs
28 - 18 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Asko Vilenius!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilenius throws an overhand right that lands on Voodoo Daddy's shoulder, as Voodoo Daddy tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Vilenius misses its intended target.
Voodoo Daddy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Voodoo Daddy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vilenius lands a jab to Voodoo Daddy's midsection.
Vilenius throws a series of punches but Voodoo Daddy avoids them all with ease.
Voodoo Daddy tries to counter with a takedown but Vilenius is quick to defend against it.
Vilenius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voodoo Daddy moves away.
Vilenius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Voodoo Daddy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vilenius throws a shot to the body.
Voodoo Daddy misses with a takedown attempt - Vilenius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vilenius scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vilenius works Voodoo Daddy's body with a nice hook.

Voodoo Daddy shoots in and gets a takedown into Vilenius's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vilenius is trying to control the position but Voodoo Daddy postures up.
Voodoo Daddy trying to control but Vilenius is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilenius wants to sweep but no luck.
Vilenius looking to control.
Voodoo Daddy content to stall in guard here.
Voodoo Daddy wants to pass the guard but Vilenius is keeping the position.
Vilenius is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Voodoo Daddy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vilenius is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Voodoo Daddy has hold of Vilenius's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Vilenius tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Voodoo Daddy cranks the arm and Vilenius screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Vilenius, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Big Bad Voodoo Daddy!
After winning the bout, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.