PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Topohanta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conquer This (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Topohanta comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Proteus : Illuminati. 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.

Topohanta
vs
This

201 cm
25
269 lbs
13 - 1 - 1

192 cm
22
235 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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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 13 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Topohanta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conquer This!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This avoids a kick to the body.
This throws a head kick but Topohanta moves out of range.
Topohanta throws and low kick but This moves out of range easily.
This lands a nice looking body shot.
Topohanta throws a front kick aimed at This's knee but This avoids it well.
This throws a sloppy head kick and Topohanta moves out of range easily.
Topohanta tries to land a front kick but This steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This throws a body punch but Topohanta moves out of range.
Conquer This seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Topohanta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Topohanta misses with a head kick.
Topohanta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Topohanta. Topohanta obviously looking to wear him down.
Topohanta avoids the head kick by This.
This chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Topohanta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from This.
This throws a head kick but Topohanta moves out of range.
This avoids the head kick by Topohanta.
This feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Topohanta's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This throws a sloppy head kick
and Topohanta makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. This really felt that one!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for This.
Topohanta takes a jab right on the kisser.
This throws a chopping leg kick but Topohanta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Topohanta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from This.
This scores with a jab.
Topohanta throws a leg kick but This moved away.
Topohanta misses with a looping left.
This punishes Topohanta's body with a nice straight punch.
This shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick by This misses
and Topohanta counters with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Topohanta.
This keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Topohanta throws out a leg kick but This moves out of range and Topohanta only half commits.
This scores with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as This checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - This scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Topohanta walks into a left hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Topohanta.
This throws a head kick but Topohanta moves out of range.
Topohanta tries to land a front kick but This steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This throws a head kick that misses.
Topohanta shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This throws a right and a left that both miss.
Topohanta lands with an uppercut that bounces This off the cage and back into rage.
This throws a lazy right hand but Topohanta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Topohanta lands with an uppercut that bounces This off the cage and back into rage.
This lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Topohanta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Topohanta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Topohanta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Topohanta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by This.
Topohanta ducks under a wild hook from This.
This throws out a powerful jab.
This fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Topohanta.
Topohanta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Topohanta tries a head kick but it misses.
This misses with a looping right.
A big left from This misses.
Topohanta avoids the body shot from This.
Topohanta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from This.
Topohanta swings for the body but This moves out of range.
This throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This checks a low kick from Topohanta.
Topohanta misses with a body shot
enabling This to counter with a crisp jab.
This throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This throws a body punch but Topohanta moves out of range.
This throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Topohanta counters with a good low kick that This was not able to check.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This throws an overhand right that lands on Topohanta's shoulder, as Topohanta tries to avoid the shot.
This pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Topohanta dodges the punch combination from This.
This looks to land a left hand but Topohanta moved out of range nicely.
This gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Topohanta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This tries a low kick but Topohanta avoids it.
Topohanta wants to slow This down by chopping away at his legs.
Topohanta lands a head kick!

It looks like Conquer This has been cut.
This misses with a head kick.
This throws a half hearted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Topohanta.
Topohanta walks into a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Topohanta attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This motions for Topohanta to come forward. This throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Topohanta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pekka Topohanta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Conquer This's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A slapping leg kick lands for Topohanta.
This throws a hook to the side of Topohanta's head but Topohanta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Topohanta misses with a hook. This ducked under it nicely.
This closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Topohanta lands a big head kick that sends This tumbling to the mat! Topohanta takes a step backwards and waves This back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Topohanta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Topohanta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This loads up on a big right hand but Topohanta slips the punch.
This takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This blocks a head kick by Topohanta.
Topohanta lands with a nice body kick.
This throws a hook to the side of Topohanta's head but Topohanta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This throws a big shot that misses.
Topohanta 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.
Topohanta lands with a nice body kick.
This is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from This.
Topohanta throws an overhand right that lands on This's shoulder, as This tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Topohanta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but This checks it well.
This tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Topohanta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This cracks the inside of Topohanta's front leg.
Topohanta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Topohanta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This works over Topohanta's head and body with a nice combination.
This lands a head kick!
Topohanta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This throws a front kick aimed at Topohanta's knee but Topohanta avoids it well.
Topohanta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. This sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Topohanta misses with a body kick.
This is looking to slow Topohanta down with leg kicks.
Topohanta blocks a head kick by This.
This misses with a hook to the body
and Topohanta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This misses with a low kick.
Topohanta throws a head kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from This.
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!
This is looking to slow Topohanta down with leg kicks.
Jab by Topohanta.
A punch combination from This misses.
Topohanta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This throws the left hand but Topohanta avoids the punch easily.
This throws a quick inside leg kick.
This throws a head kick that misses.
Topohanta misses with a leg kick
and This makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Topohanta really felt that one!
Topohanta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This throws a nice inside leg kick.
This lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from This.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pekka Topohanta is winning the standup battle so far.
This misses with a head kick.
This lands with a kick to the temple. Topohanta shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Topohanta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Topohanta throws a head kick that misses.
This lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This scoring well with a low kick there.
Topohanta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from This.
This dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from This.
Topohanta moves out of range of the body kick.
This lands a really nice looking cross but Topohanta seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This cracks Topohanta with a right hand to the side of the head.
This scoring well with a low kick there.
This looks to land a body kick but Topohanta moved away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This throws a sloppy head kick and Topohanta moves out of range easily.
This lands a right hook to the body.
This throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Topohanta avoids the head kick by This.
A nice inside leg kick there by This. That's going to slow Topohanta down.
This lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Topohanta at a distance.
This throws a head kick but Topohanta moves out of range.
Topohanta avoids the head kick by This.
This lands a jab.
Topohanta is looking to score with low kicks.
This lands a jab to Topohanta's midsection.
This throws a sloppy head kick and Topohanta moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This stalks Topohanta and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Topohanta's face. Topohanta staggers backwards, shaken.
This throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This lands with a thumping leg kick.
This takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conquer This showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Conquer This's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Topohanta blocks a head kick by This.
This misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as This checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Topohanta is predictable there
and This counters with a good, hard body kick but Topohanta shrugs it off.
Topohanta slips a jab and a cross from This.
This tries to land a front kick but Topohanta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This misses with a double jab.
This lands a nice looking body shot.
This throws a quick inside leg kick.
This plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This lands a jab to the head.
This throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Topohanta's head.
This with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Topohanta takes one to the chin there.
Topohanta avoids the head kick by This.
Topohanta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This throws a sloppy head kick and Topohanta moves out of range easily.
Topohanta avoids the head kick by This.
Topohanta cracks the inside of This's front leg.
This is looking to slow Topohanta down with leg kicks.
This throws a big shot that misses.
Topohanta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for This. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Topohanta fails with an attempt to clinch.
This tests Topohanta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Topohanta throws a big shot that misses.
This pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Topohanta lands with a kick to the ribs.
Topohanta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Topohanta throws a chopping leg kick but This manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Topohanta throws a chopping leg kick but This manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Topohanta avoids the body shot from This.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from This.
This looks to throw the jab but Topohanta is out of range.
Topohanta throws a sloppy head kick
and This cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Topohanta throws a leg kick
and This counters with a straight right hand.
This jabs at Topohanta's body.
This dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This lands a lovely overhand right.
This throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This throws a head kick but Topohanta moves out of range.
This swinging wildly here.
Topohanta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by This.
This misses with a jab, cross combination.
Topohanta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This thuds a left hand into Topohanta's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This lands with a nice body punch.
This lands with a kick to the temple. Topohanta shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Topohanta moves out of range of the body kick from This.
Topohanta avoids the head kick by This.
This throws the kick towards the body but Topohanta avoids it.
Topohanta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick lands from This.
Topohanta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This blocks the body kick.
This pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Topohanta has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by This.
This dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This pushes Topohanta away with a front kick.
This throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Topohanta takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This throws a head kick that half lands.
Topohanta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling This to score with a decent uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This tries a head kick but it misses.
This scores with a hook to the body. Topohanta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This feints and then cracks Topohanta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Topohanta down.
Topohanta walks into a left hand.
Topohanta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Topohanta might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Topohanta has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This cracks Topohanta with a good jab.
This scores with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for This. That snapped Topohanta's head back.
Topohanta moves forwards but This connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Topohanta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by This. This obviously looking to wear him down.
This lands a nice shot that snaps Topohanta's head back.
This scores with a kick to the midsection.
Topohanta takes a head kick and keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conquer This comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well This has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conquer This!