PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ciro Ghetta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vesa Asikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Ghetta
vs
Asikainen

195 cm
22
250 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

189 cm
31
225 lbs
2 - 20 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ciro Ghetta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Vesa Asikainen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asikainen has his takedown stuffed
and Ghetta counters with a straight right hand.
Ghetta throws a series of punches but Asikainen avoids them all with ease.
Asikainen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ghetta.
Asikainen slips a jab and a cross from Ghetta.
Asikainen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ghetta defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Ghetta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ghetta closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ghetta looks to land a combination but Asikainen avoids it well.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Asikainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ghetta smiles and moves away.
Ciro Ghetta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vesa Asikainen.
Asikainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Asikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ghetta moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Asikainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ghetta manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Asikainen on his heels. He'll look to pass Asikainen's guard now, I'm sure.
Ghetta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ghetta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Asikainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ghetta.
Ghetta trying to control the position from guard on top but Asikainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asikainen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Asikainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ghetta.
Ghetta wants to control from the top but Asikainen keeps moving.
Asikainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ghetta trying to control but Asikainen is working from the bottom.
Asikainen is looking to stand up but Ghetta isn't so interested in that idea.
Asikainen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ghetta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Asikainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ghetta.
Asikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ghetta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Asikainen.
Ghetta circles away from the clinch attempt.

Ghetta has closed the distance and engaged Asikainen in a clinch.
Ghetta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Ghetta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ghetta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ghetta's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ghetta duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asikainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ghetta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Asikainen somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ghetta moves into range and clinches up with Asikainen.

Ghetta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Ghetta closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ghetta lands in his opponent's guard.

Asikainen wriggles free and stands up.
Ghetta lands a nice shot that snaps Asikainen's head back.

Ghetta drops Asikainen with a right and a left! Ghetta comes rushing in but Asikainen regains his composure and manages to keep Ghetta in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghetta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Asikainen wants to stand but Ghetta is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ghetta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ghetta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ghetta preventing the sweep.
Ghetta prevents Asikainen from getting back to his feet.
Ghetta throws a big elbow that misses.
Asikainen trying to keep a closed guard but Ghetta is proving a slippery customer.
Ghetta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ghetta wants to control from the top but Asikainen keeps moving.
We've been informed that Asikainen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ghetta controlling from the top position.
Ghetta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ciro Ghetta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Asikainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asikainen throws an off balance right hand

and Ghetta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ghetta.
Ghetta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ghetta throws a strike but Asikainen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Asikainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Asikainen is looking to advance position but Ghetta has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Ghetta thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ghetta throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Asikainen is looking to improve his position but Ghetta isn't that keen on the idea.
Asikainen is squirming around, avoiding Ghetta's attempts to control the action.
Ghetta throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Asikainen because Ghetta loaded up on that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghetta avoids the attempt from Asikainen to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asikainen is bucking up trying to escape but Ghetta cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ghetta lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Asikainen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ghetta looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Asikainen is rocked!
Ghetta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ghetta throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ghetta throwing strikes here but Asikainen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ghetta lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Asikainen is still in real trouble! Can Ghetta finish him?
Ghetta sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ghetta throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Asikainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Ghetta loads up with a big shot that hurts Asikainen! He's pulled Ghetta in close but Ghetta has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Asikainen survive? More strikes from Ghetta and Asikainen is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ciro Ghetta!