PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asko Vilenius (ranked 3425 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Geishammer (ranked 7288 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Marvin Geishammer enters the cage!

Vilenius
vs
Geishammer

193 cm
44
272 lbs
41 - 24 - 0

220 cm
19
288 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 41 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Asko Vilenius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marvin Geishammer!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Geishammer clinches with his opponent.

Vilenius breaks from the clinch.
Geishammer tries to clinch but Vilenius moves out of range.
Vilenius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marvin Geishammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geishammer ducks under a wild hook from Vilenius.
Vilenius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Geishammer darts in looking for a takedown but Vilenius gets double underhooks and turns Geishammer into the cage.
It looked like Vilenius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Geishammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Geishammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vilenius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vilenius scores with a shot to the body.

Geishammer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vilenius tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Geishammer is in Vilenius's guard.
Geishammer stopping the sweep attempt from Vilenius.
Vilenius pulls Geishammer in to control the position.
Geishammer wants to control from the top but Vilenius keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Geishammer trying to control but Vilenius is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vilenius controlling the position.
Geishammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vilenius is keeping the position for now.
Geishammer wants to control from the top but Vilenius keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vilenius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Geishammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilenius.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Vilenius enables Geishammer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vilenius manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Geishammer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vilenius is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vilenius has escaped and now he's on top!

Vilenius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Geishammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Geishammer looking to control.
Vilenius stopping the sweep attempt from Geishammer.
Geishammer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vilenius might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vilenius is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Geishammer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vilenius content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vilenius scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius preventing the sweep.
Geishammer working a defensive guard here.
Geishammer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vilenius haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Geishammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Geishammer, not yet.
Vilenius is stalling in the full guard.
Vilenius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Geishammer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vilenius with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geishammer wants to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Vilenius. Beautiful body shot.
Geishammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Geishammer closes the distance but Vilenius moves to the side

and Vilenius counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Geishammer!
I wouldn't like to be where Geishammer is right now.
Vilenius misses with the ground and pound.
Geishammer is letting Vilenius control him for a moment.
Check out the look on Vilenius's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vilenius sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Geishammer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asko Vilenius dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Geishammer wants to clinch up but Vilenius keeps it at a distance.
Geishammer tries to clinch there but Vilenius circles away.
Geishammer moves to clinch but Vilenius breaks away
and Vilenius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Geishammer is looking to clinch but Vilenius is avoiding it.
Danga de danga de dang - Vilenius scores with a four punch combination!
Geishammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilenius.
Geishammer darts in trying to clinch

and Vilenius counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Geishammer is looking for a sweep. Vilenius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Geishammer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Geishammer working a defensive guard here.
Vilenius controlling from the top position.
Vilenius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilenius lands a couple of digs.
Vilenius cracks Geishammer with a solid left hand.
Vilenius showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Geishammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vilenius is working Geishammer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vilenius throws a big right hand that misses.
Vilenius trying to control but Geishammer is working from the bottom.
Geishammer wants to sweep here but Vilenius controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asko Vilenius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vilenius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vilenius postures up.
Vilenius won't allow Geishammer to sweep him here.
Vilenius is working Geishammer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vilenius distracts Geishammer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vilenius content to stall in guard here.
Geishammer 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.
Vilenius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Geishammer 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius wants to control from the top but Geishammer keeps moving.
Vilenius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vilenius landing some decent shots from guard.
Geishammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Geishammer, not yet.
Geishammer pulls Vilenius in close to prevent any damage.
Geishammer controls Vilenius momentarily but Vilenius frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vilenius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vilenius scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vilenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Geishammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vilenius lands a couple of elbows.
Vilenius is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Geishammer controls Vilenius momentarily but Vilenius frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asko Vilenius dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Geishammer has Vilenius up against the cage in a clinch.
Vilenius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Vilenius breaks the clinch.
Vilenius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Geishammer can do to turn this around?
Geishammer ducks under a wild hook from Vilenius.
Geishammer closes the distance looking to clinch

and Vilenius decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Geishammer's guard.
Vilenius is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Geishammer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilenius stands up over Geishammer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Geishammer wants to sweep but no luck.
Vilenius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilenius connects with a couple of short punches.
Geishammer looking to control.
Geishammer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vilenius trying to control but Geishammer is working from the bottom.
Vilenius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Geishammer working a defensive guard here.
Vilenius controlling from the top position.
Vilenius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Geishammer's head.
Geishammer 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Geishammer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vilenius manages to get himself to full guard.

Vilenius controlling the position.
Geishammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Vilenius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marvin Geishammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vilenius is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Geishammer taking some punishment here, with Vilenius in his half guard.
Vilenius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vilenius takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Geishammer is staying active underneath Vilenius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Geishammer regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius postures up.
Vilenius cracks Geishammer with a solid left hand.
Geishammer trying to control the position here.
Vilenius throws a big elbow that misses.
Vilenius throws a big elbow that misses.
Vilenius stands up over Geishammer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Geishammer looking to control.
Vilenius working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Geishammer's head.
Geishammer wants to sweep but no luck.
Vilenius cracks Geishammer with a solid left hand.
Geishammer has Vilenius pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geishammer looking to control.
Vilenius won't allow Geishammer to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Geishammer holds on and takes a little breather.
Geishammer 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.
Vilenius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Geishammer pulls Vilenius in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vilenius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vilenius stopping the sweep attempt from Geishammer.
Vilenius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vilenius connects with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Asko Vilenius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vilenius, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asko Vilenius!
After winning the bout, Asko Vilenius thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.