PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Huber (ranked 2591 p4p, 282 weight class) and Asko Vilenius (ranked 4307 p4p, 423 weight class). Huber kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Enter Sandman. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Huber
vs
Vilenius

190 cm
38
240 lbs
26 - 40 - 0

193 cm
42
272 lbs
38 - 24 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class 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 26 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Huber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Asko Vilenius!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huber fails to land the takedown.

Huber fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vilenius to the ground. Huber is now in Vilenius's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Huber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huber stopping the sweep attempt from Vilenius.
Huber scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vilenius manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huber manages to get himself to full guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Huber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vilenius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Vilenius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vilenius has managed to get both his arms back between Huber's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Huber working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vilenius has passed into half guard!

Huber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilenius looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Huber with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Huber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vilenius connects with a nice short shot to Huber's temple.

Huber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vilenius seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Huber manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Huber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vilenius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vilenius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Huber looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vilenius passes into side control.
Vilenius landing a few strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Huber is not content to let Vilenius control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius is putting a hurting on Huber here, landing some big shots from side control.
Huber manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Huber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Huber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Huber slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vilenius landing some decent shots from guard.
Huber seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Vilenius wants to control from the top but Huber keeps moving.
Vilenius wants to pass the guard but Huber is keeping the position.

Huber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Huber has his foot on Vilenius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vilenius works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius connects with a couple of short punches.

Huber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vilenius with a nice head shot there.

Huber is rocked!
Vilenius gets to his feet and stands over Huber, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Huber felt that one! Vilenius unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Huber from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asko Vilenius!
A very excited looking Asko Vilenius 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.