PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veto Remmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paha SIka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veto Remmi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Remmi
vs
SIka

225 cm
26
275 lbs
16 - 2 - 1

190 cm
22
250 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Veto Remmi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paha SIka!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SIka throws a wild body kick that Remmi sees coming a mile off.
Remmi lunges at SIka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by SIka's hand.
Remmi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Remmi lands with a straight right. SIka didn't see that one coming.
Remmi cracks a nice hook into SIka's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by SIka.
SIka throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Remmi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Remmi lets loose with a powerful body kick. SIka will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Remmi avoids the body shot from SIka.
SIka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Remmi was well out of range. Poor timing from SIka.
Remmi misses with a wild body shot.
Remmi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling SIka to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from SIka misses.
SIka throws a body punch but Remmi moves out of range.
SIka throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Remmi counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Remmi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
SIka checks a low kick from Remmi.
Paha SIka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick from Remmi.
Remmi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Remmi lands a jab to the head.
Remmi misses with a low kick as SIka jumps back.
Remmi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt SIka.
Remmi lands a front kick.
SIka looks gassed!
Remmi thows a leg kick but SIka checks it
and SIka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Remmi throws a head kick that misses.
Veto Remmi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Remmi wants to slow SIka down by chopping away at his legs.
Remmi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
SIka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remmi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Remmi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Remmi scores with the left hand. SIka knows he should have avoided that one.
Remmi lands with a kick to the ribs.
SIka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Remmi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Remmi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches SIka on the side of the head.
Remmi moves into range and connects with a jab.
SIka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Remmi is out of range.
A swing and a miss from SIka.
Remmi is looking to slow SIka down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Remmi. That's going to slow SIka down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Remmi.
SIka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Remmi misses with a body kick.
Remmi tried to score with a low kick but SIka checks it.
SIka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Remmi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Remmi works SIka's body with a nice hook.
Remmi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Remmi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
SIka walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SIka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
SIka misses the jab.
Remmi scores with a push kick.
Remmi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remmi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Remmi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of SIka's head.
Remmi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A left lands for Remmi.
SIka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
SIka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Remmi.
SIka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Remmi is looking to slow SIka down with leg kicks.
Remmi lands the left hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! SIka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Remmi - the referee stops the clock and SIka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Remmi. SIka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd cheers as Remmi lands an impressive looking overhand right. SIka doesn't seem phased though.
Remmi jabs at SIka's body.
Remmi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck SIka on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veto Remmi dominated that 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.

Remmi fakes the leg kick and cracks SIka in the body.
SIka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Remmi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Remmi throws a low kick but it's checked well by SIka.
Remmi blocks a jab.
SIka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Remmi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Remmi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and SIka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from SIka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Remmi!
SIka is breathing heavily.
SIka throws a lazy head kick
and Remmi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
SIka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Remmi.
Remmi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
SIka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SIka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Remmi.
Remmi cracks the inside of SIka's front leg.
Remmi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Remmi lets loose with a powerful body kick. SIka will feel that in the morning.
Remmi lands a really nice looking cross but SIka seems unphased.
Remmi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Veto Remmi is winning the standup battle so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Remmi.
Remmi connects with a single shot there.
Remmi thuds his shin into the meat of SIka's side.
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!
Nice body punch from Remmi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Remmi. That's going to slow SIka down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remmi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Remmi connects with a jab.
Remmi lands a front kick.
A solid body kick from Remmi.
Remmi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Remmi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
SIka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A clash of legs there as Remmi blocks the low kick.
Remmi throws out a powerful jab.
SIka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
SIka throws a lazy head kick
and Remmi counters with a left to the body.
SIka takes one to the chin there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remmi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around SIka's waist but SIka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Remmi off to one side.
SIka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
SIka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Remmi.
Remmi lands a jab.
SIka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
SIka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Remmi cracks SIka with a good jab.
Remmi lands a nice looking kick to the body. SIka takes a step back to recover.
Remmi throws a quick inside leg kick.
SIka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SIka moves out of range of the body kick from Remmi.
Remmi tries a low kick but SIka avoids it.
Remmi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Remmi lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Remmi digs a good body shot into SIka's ribs.
Remmi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Remmi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Remmi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Remmi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by SIka.
Remmi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
SIka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Remmi can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veto Remmi dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Remmi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
SIka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Remmi. That one must have hurt.
Remmi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by SIka.
Remmi scores with a spinning back kick!
Remmi with a jab.
Nice shot by Remmi.
Remmi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Remmi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Remmi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from SIka.
Remmi misses with the body kick
and SIka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Remmi's knee momentarily.
SIka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Remmi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Remmi scores with a spinning back kick!
SIka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Remmi throws a leg kick but SIka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Remmi connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick by SIka misses
and SIka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Remmi cracks SIka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Remmi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before SIka has time to react.
SIka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
SIka throws a leg kick
and Remmi counters with a leg kick.
Remmi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps SIka's head backwards.
SIka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Remmi connects with a jab.
SIka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Remmi.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! SIka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Remmi - the referee stops the clock and SIka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Remmi. SIka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Remmi lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Remmi thows a body kick. SIka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Remmi - that will leave a mark!
SIka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Remmi.
Remmi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Remmi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Remmi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
SIka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Remmi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that SIka can do to turn this around?
Remmi scores with a push kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Remmi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Remmi thows a huge punch but SIka dodges it nicely.
SIka is trying to stand back up but Remmi is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Remmi uses his free foot to push down on SIka's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for SIka.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SIka wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Remmi.
Remmi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SIka blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veto Remmi clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

SIka throws a combination that misses
and Remmi counters with a nice uppercut.
Paha SIka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
SIka throws a sloppy head kick
and Remmi counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick by SIka misses
and Remmi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
SIka looks for the body kick but Remmi saw that one coming.
Remmi thumps SIka with a low kick.
Crunch! Remmi slams his shin into SIka's torso.
A shot to de liver by Remmi. Beautiful body shot.
SIka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
SIka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Remmi. Remmi obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Remmi scores with the left hand. SIka knows he should have avoided that one.
SIka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
SIka is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
SIka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Remmi with a hook.
Remmi scores with a nice head shot.
Remmi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but SIka avoids it really well and circles away.
SIka looks to throw a body kick
and Remmi counters with a head kick. That will keep SIka thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
SIka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Remmi.
Remmi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Remmi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
SIka slips a jab from Remmi.
Nice body kick from Remmi.
Remmi lands with an uppercut that bounces SIka off the cage and back into rage.
Remmi cracks the inside of SIka's front leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remmi shoots for a takedown but SIka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veto Remmi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Remmi.
Remmi looks for a takedown but SIka sprawls well.
Remmi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps SIka's head backwards.
SIka throws a series of punches but Remmi avoids them all with ease.
Remmi lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by SIka misses
and Remmi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Remmi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on SIka. That did some damage!
SIka throws a leg kick
and Remmi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remmi throws a head kick but SIka moves out of range.
SIka blocks a low kick nicely.
Remmi scores with a hook to the body. SIka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slapping body kick lands there for Remmi.
Remmi fakes the leg kick and cracks SIka in the body.
Remmi lands a jab to SIka's midsection.
Remmi stuns SIka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Horrible takedown by Remmi or perhaps it was just good defense by SIka which made him look bad.
SIka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Remmi throws a leg kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Remmi.
Decent striking displayed by Remmi there.
Remmi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Remmi just misses with a punch to the body.
SIka checks the leg kick.
SIka throws a lazy head kick
and Remmi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Remmi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
SIka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Remmi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SIka misses with a head kick.
SIka throws a sloppy head kick
and Remmi counters with a solid body kick.
SIka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Remmi moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veto Remmi had his way with Paha SIka in that 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!

Remmi cracks SIka with an open hand slap.
Remmi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
SIka throws a leg kick but Remmi checks it.
A head kick by SIka misses
and Remmi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Remmi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Remmi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Remmi lands with a nice body punch.
Remmi throws a front kick that sends SIka stumbling back into the cage.
Remmi lands a body shot.
SIka is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A bone on bone clash there as SIka blocks the leg kick.
Remmi lands with a shot to the body.
Remmi lands with a straight right. SIka didn't see that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SIka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Remmi.
SIka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Remmi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from SIka.
Remmi throws a leg kick
and SIka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy body kick from SIka
and Remmi counters with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Remmi, right into the meat.
Remmi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Remmi lands a head shot.
Remmi lands a lovely overhand right.
SIka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remmi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Remmi misses with a takedown attempt - SIka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Remmi throws a body kick that misses.
Remmi connects with a right hand. SIka shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Remmi lands with a nice body kick.
SIka throws a head kick that misses
and Remmi counters with an inside leg kick.
Remmi dips to his left and cracks SIka with an uppercut!
Remmi lands a nice leg kick that just misses SIka's sensitive parts.
Remmi thows a leg kick but SIka checks it
and SIka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Remmi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of SIka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Remmi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
SIka throws a sloppy head kick
and Remmi counters with a straight right hand.
Remmi lands with a nice body punch.
SIka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Veto Remmi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Remmi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Remmi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Remmi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Remmi lands with a kick to the temple. SIka shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Remmi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Remmi thuds his shin into the meat of SIka's side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remmi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Remmi with a nice cross.
Paha SIka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
SIka throws a lazy head kick
and Remmi counters with a low kick, right behind SIka 's knee.
Remmi connects with a good right hand that stumbles SIka. SIka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SIka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Remmi can pounce on him.
Remmi lands a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Remmi, right into the meat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SIka moves forwards but Remmi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
SIka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Remmi. Remmi obviously looking to wear him down.
SIka takes one to the chin there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Veto Remmi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Remmi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:41
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:41
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veto Remmi!
Veto Remmi retains his heavyweight title!