PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rampart Hariwaroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vesa Asikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hariwaroe
vs
Asikainen

200 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
225 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rampart Hariwaroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vesa Asikainen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hariwaroe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Asikainen to the mat! Asikainen manages to get full guard.
Hariwaroe won't allow Asikainen to sweep him here.
Hariwaroe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Asikainen trying to control the position.
Asikainen keeping moving, preventing Hariwaroe from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hariwaroe stands and steps away. Asikainen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Asikainen thuds his right hand into Hariwaroe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Asikainen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hariwaroe pinned against the cage. Hariwaroe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asikainen scores with a head kick. Hariwaroe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asikainen. That's going to slow Hariwaroe down.
Asikainen dives in and grabs Hariwaroe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hariwaroe pushes down on Asikainen's head and hops out.
Hariwaroe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asikainen goes for a double leg but Hariwaroe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hariwaroe continues to drive forward.
Rampart Hariwaroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vesa Asikainen.
Asikainen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hariwaroe pinned against the cage. Hariwaroe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Asikainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hariwaroe but Hariwaroe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Asikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hariwaroe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hariwaroe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hariwaroe keeps control of Asikainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Hariwaroe manages to pull guard.
Hariwaroe pulls Asikainen in close to his closed guard and prevents Asikainen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Asikainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hariwaroe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hariwaroe tries to get out of the position.
Hariwaroe looking to control.

Hariwaroe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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 has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hariwaroe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hariwaroe tries a head kick but it misses.

Hariwaroe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Hariwaroe is looking for a kimura here.

Hariwaroe decides to stand and escape the position.
Hariwaroe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Asikainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Hariwaroe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Asikainen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hariwaroe breaks the clinch.
Hariwaroe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asikainen fails with the takedown.
Asikainen fails with a takedown attempt.

Hariwaroe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Asikainen stalling against the cage.
Asikainen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rampart Hariwaroe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Asikainen fails with a takedown attempt.
Hariwaroe feinted with a counter takedown.
Hariwaroe stuffs the takedown.

Hariwaroe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Asikainen sprawls well initially but Hariwaroe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hariwaroe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Asikainen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Asikainen pushes Hariwaroe off looking to stand but Hariwaroe dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hariwaroe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Asikainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hariwaroe is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hariwaroe trying to control from half guard but Asikainen is working away.
Hariwaroe stalling away here and it's allowed Asikainen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hariwaroe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Asikainen fails with a takedown attempt.
Rampart Hariwaroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vesa Asikainen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice sprawl there from Hariwaroe as Asikainen shoots in.
Asikainen throws a low kick but Hariwaroe avoids it.

Asikainen gets tackled into the cage by Hariwaroe. Hariwaroe maintains the clinch.

Hariwaroe pulls guard.
Asikainen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hariwaroe wants to control but Asikainen postures up.
Asikainen throws an elbow but Hariwaroe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hariwaroe tries to buck Asikainen off but Asikainen is having none of it.
Asikainen working the ground and pound.
Hariwaroe gets back to half guard.
Hariwaroe taking some punishment here, with Asikainen in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hariwaroe keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hariwaroe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Asikainen trying to mount his opponent but Hariwaroe defends it.
Hariwaroe keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

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.
Asikainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Asikainen wants to pass to mount but Hariwaroe is defending the position.
Hariwaroe keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Asikainen.
Asikainen shoots in and drives through. Hariwaroe sprawls well.
Asikainen is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hariwaroe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hariwaroe pushing down on Asikainen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rampart Hariwaroe dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Asikainen throws a lazy right hand but Hariwaroe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hariwaroe blocks the body kick.
Asikainen goes for a double leg but Hariwaroe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hariwaroe continues to drive forward.
Asikainen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Hariwaroe gets a takedown into half guard.
Hariwaroe stalling.
Hariwaroe tries to stand but can't do so whilst Asikainen controls his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hariwaroe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hariwaroe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hariwaroe wants to control but Asikainen is keeping him busy.
Hariwaroe trying to control the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Hariwaroe is working for a submission of some sort.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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.

Asikainen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Asikainen showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asikainen is keen to just control but Hariwaroe is a slippery customer.
Hariwaroe moves into full guard.
Asikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hariwaroe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hariwaroe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Asikainen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hariwaroe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hariwaroe keeping full guard, as Asikainen tries to pass.
Hariwaroe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hariwaroe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Asikainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hariwaroe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Asikainen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hariwaroe. 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 four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Asikainen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hariwaroe manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Hariwaroe tries to free his leg and advance position but Asikainen is retaining full guard.
Hariwaroe controlling from the top position.
Hariwaroe seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Asikainen for as long as he can get away with.
Vesa Asikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hariwaroe prevents Asikainen from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rampart Hariwaroe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hariwaroe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rampart Hariwaroe!