PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Topohanta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veto Remmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Topohanta comes into the arena with DJ Proteus : Illuminati blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Topohanta
vs
Remmi

201 cm
26
275 lbs
13 - 2 - 1

225 cm
26
275 lbs
17 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

FinnFighters Nutrition

Das Labor
Hell's Balls Recovery

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 13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Topohanta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Veto Remmi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Remmi moves out of range of the body kick.
Topohanta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Topohanta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Topohanta tries to clinch up but Remmi circles away and keeps his distance.
Topohanta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Remmi tries to work over Topohanta's front leg with a kick but Topohanta checks it.
Topohanta avoids the body shot from Remmi.
Remmi avoids the head kick by Topohanta.
Remmi throws the kick towards the body but Topohanta avoids it.
Crunch! Remmi slams his shin into Topohanta's torso.
Remmi throws a body punch but Topohanta moves out of range.
Topohanta tries a head kick but it misses.
Remmi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Topohanta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Remmi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Topohanta. That did some damage!
Remmi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Topohanta.
Remmi scores with a hook to the body. Topohanta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Topohanta missing with a left hand there. Remmi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Remmi loads up on a big right hand but Topohanta slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Remmi throws out a leg kick but Topohanta moves out of range and Remmi only half commits.
Topohanta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Remmi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Remmi throws a head kick but Topohanta moves out of range.
Remmi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Topohanta defends it nicely.
Remmi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pekka Topohanta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Topohanta misses with a leg kick
and Remmi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Remmi blocks a low kick nicely.
Topohanta throws a sloppy head kick
and Remmi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Topohanta throws a leg kick

and Remmi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Topohanta is looking to improve his position.
Topohanta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Remmi stops Topohanta from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Remmi.
Topohanta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Remmi.
Remmi tries to pass to full mount but Topohanta defends it.
Remmi throwing shots but Topohanta is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Topohanta wants to control but Remmi is keeping busy.
Topohanta pushes Remmi off looking to stand but Remmi dives back in and keeps control.
Remmi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Remmi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Topohanta is looking to slow Remmi down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Topohanta. Remmi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Remmi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Topohanta throws a head kick but Remmi moves out of range.
Topohanta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Topohanta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Topohanta.
Remmi blocks a head kick by Topohanta.
Remmi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Remmi misses its intended target.
Remmi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Topohanta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Remmi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Remmi lands a head shot.
Topohanta missing with a left hand there. Remmi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pekka Topohanta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta tries to land a body kick
and Remmi counters with a body kick that stops Topohanta in his tracks momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Remmi lands a lovely overhand right.
Remmi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Topohanta throws a body punch but Remmi moves out of range.
Remmi with a nice cross.
Remmi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Topohanta throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Remmi counters with a thumping low kick.
Remmi lands a slapping body shot.
Topohanta is breathing heavily.
Topohanta wants to clinch
and Remmi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Remmi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Remmi - that will leave a mark!
A slapping leg kick lands for Remmi.
Remmi connects with a crisp jab.
Remmi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Topohanta manages to avoid it.
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 round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Remmi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Remmi misses with a double jab.
Remmi scoring well with a low kick there.
Veto Remmi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Remmi lands with a shot to the body.
Topohanta tries to move into range but Remmi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Topohanta misses with a jab to the body
and Remmi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Topohanta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Topohanta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Remmi.
Topohanta thumps Remmi with a low kick.
Remmi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Topohanta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Topohanta moves out of range of the body kick.
Remmi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Topohanta can pounce on him.
Topohanta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Remmi.
Topohanta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Topohanta lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Topohanta misses
and Remmi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Topohanta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Topohanta looks to throw a body kick

and Remmi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Topohanta!
Remmi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Remmi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Topohanta?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Topohanta holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Remmi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Topohanta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Topohanta is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Remmi throws some wild stikes that Topohanta manages to avoid easily.
You get the feeling that Topohanta really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Remmi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Topohanta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Topohanta wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Remmi.
Remmi dominating with strikes here.

It looks like Pekka Topohanta has been cut.
Topohanta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Remmi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Remmi unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Remmi landing strikes from the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta is trying to escape the mount.
Remmi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Topohanta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Remmi looking to finish with strikes here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Remmi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veto Remmi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pekka Topohanta's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Remmi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Topohanta.
A nice leg kick lands there from Topohanta.
Remmi dives in and grabs Topohanta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Topohanta pushes down on Remmi's head and hops out.
Topohanta throws a sloppy head kick
and Remmi counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Topohanta.
Remmi thows a leg kick but Topohanta checks it
and Topohanta counters with a head kick.
Topohanta darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Topohanta throws a push kick but Remmi slaps the foot to one side.
Topohanta throws a body punch but Remmi moves out of range.
Good exchange - Remmi coming out on top.
Topohanta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Topohanta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Remmi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Remmi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Remmi scores with a shot to the body.
Topohanta throws a lazy head kick

so Remmi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Topohanta looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Remmi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Remmi prevents Topohanta from improving his position.
Remmi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Topohanta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Topohanta is controlling Remmi's trapped leg to prevent Remmi from advancing to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remmi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Topohanta's head.
Topohanta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Remmi.
Remmi wants to free his trapped foot but Topohanta is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Topohanta throws a front kick aimed at Remmi's knee but Remmi avoids it well.
Topohanta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Topohanta scores with a head kick.
Remmi takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Topohanta throws a head kick that misses
and Topohanta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Remmi misses.
Remmi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Remmi moves out of range as Topohanta throws a body kick.
Remmi scores with a kick to the body.
Topohanta misses the jab.
Topohanta throws a sloppy head kick and Remmi moves out of range easily.
Topohanta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Topohanta throws a lazy body kick
and Remmi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Topohanta takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Topohanta moves out of range as Remmi throws a body kick.
Remmi misses with a hook to the body
and Topohanta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Remmi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Topohanta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Remmi.
Remmi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Topohanta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remmi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Remmi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Remmi takes a swing at Topohanta's ribcage but misses.
Remmi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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 takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Remmi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Topohanta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Topohanta lands with a slapping head kick.
Remmi ducks under a wild hook from Topohanta.
Remmi scores with a push kick.
Topohanta moves out of range of the leg kick from Remmi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Remmi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Remmi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Remmi misses with the body kick
and Remmi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veto Remmi really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Topohanta's cut.
That's time! Topohanta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Remmi throws a wild body kick that Topohanta sees coming a mile off.
Topohanta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Topohanta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Remmi scores with a jab.
Topohanta throws a leg kick that is checked
and Remmi counters with a thumping low kick.
Remmi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Remmi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Pekka Topohanta's cut is getting worse.
Remmi lands with an overhand left.
Topohanta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Remmi scores with a nice strike.
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Remmi lands a body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Remmi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Topohanta momentarily.
Remmi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Remmi fakes the leg kick and cracks Topohanta in the body.
Remmi's corner calls for a 1-2. Remmi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Topohanta avoids the head kick by Remmi.
Topohanta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Remmi is looking to chop away at Topohanta's legs.
Remmi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Remmi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Remmi lands with a hook. Topohanta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Remmi lands a jab to the head.
Topohanta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Remmi throws a shot to the body.
Remmi thuds his right hand into Topohanta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Remmi sizes up Topohanta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Remmi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Remmi punishes Topohanta's body with a nice straight punch.
Remmi cracks Topohanta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remmi scores with a push kick.
A punch lands to the side of Topohanta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Remmi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Topohanta at a distance.
Remmi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Topohanta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Remmi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Topohanta.
Topohanta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Remmi.
Remmi throws a nice looking combination but Topohanta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Topohanta misses with a double jab
and Topohanta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Remmi throws a shot to the body.
Remmi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Remmi stuns Topohanta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Remmi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Remmi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Remmi.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Remmi. Topohanta shrugs it off though.
Topohanta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Remmi.
Remmi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Remmi lands with a good body shot.
Remmi looks to score with a jab to the body but Topohanta is just out of range.
Remmi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Topohanta.
Topohanta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Remmi. Remmi obviously looking to wear him down.
Topohanta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Topohanta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Remmi feints and then cracks Topohanta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Topohanta down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Topohanta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Topohanta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Remmi - that will leave a mark!
Remmi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Remmi lands a nice shot that snaps Topohanta's head back.
Topohanta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Remmi to score with a decent uppercut.
Remmi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Topohanta will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Remmi.
Remmi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Remmi.
Remmi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Remmi scores with a leg kick.
Remmi misses with a body kick.
Remmi lands a nice shot that snaps Topohanta's head back.
Remmi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Topohanta stuffs the takedown attempt from Remmi. Remmi gets slowly back to his feet.
Topohanta drops his hands momentarily and Remmi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Remmi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veto Remmi dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Topohanta's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Topohanta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Remmi. Remmi obviously looking to wear him down.
Topohanta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Remmi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Remmi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Topohanta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Remmi throws a leg kick which misses Topohanta's front leg but catches the back leg as Topohanta tries to avoid it.
Remmi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Topohanta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Remmi lands with a hook. Topohanta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Remmi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Remmi has a takedown stuffed.
Remmi lands with a nice body punch.
Remmi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Remmi sizes up Topohanta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Remmi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Topohanta at a distance.
Remmi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Topohanta's head backwards.
Remmi scores with a sloppy right hand. Topohanta should have avoided that one.
Remmi lands a lovely overhand right.
Remmi throws a body kick the misses
and Topohanta counters with a leg kick.
Remmi misses with a low kick.
Remmi takes a swing at Topohanta's ribcage but misses.
Remmi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Topohanta.
Remmi tries to land a leg kick but Topohanta saw it coming and moves away.
Topohanta throws a leg kick that is checked
and Remmi counters with a solid body kick.
A slow jab from Topohanta misses its intended target.
Remmi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pekka Topohanta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remmi scores with a body shot.
Topohanta takes one to the side of the head.
Remmi scores with a shot to the body.
Remmi throws a sloppy head kick and Topohanta moves out of range easily.
Topohanta tries to work over Remmi's front leg with a kick but Remmi checks it.
Remmi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Remmi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Topohanta doesn't seem bothered though.
Topohanta takes one on the button.
Topohanta misses with a hook. Remmi ducked under it nicely.
Remmi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Remmi throws a leg kick which misses Topohanta's front leg but catches the back leg as Topohanta tries to avoid it.
Topohanta avoids the body shot from Remmi.
Remmi cracks the inside of Topohanta's front leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remmi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Remmi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Remmi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Topohanta crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Remmi - the referee stops the clock and Topohanta gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Remmi. Topohanta manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Remmi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Topohanta moves out of range of the leg kick from Remmi.
Topohanta has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Topohanta misses with a looping left.
Veto Remmi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Topohanta misses the jab.
Topohanta moves out of range of the body kick.
Remmi lands with a nice body kick.
Nice body punch from Remmi.
A solid body kick from Remmi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Remmi throws a good cross that connects.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Remmi does it's job there.
Topohanta takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Remmi scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body punch from Remmi.
Remmi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Topohanta at a distance.
Remmi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Topohanta. Topohanta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Topohanta throws a leg kick
and Remmi counters with a nice body kick.
Remmi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Remmi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Remmi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Topohanta takes one to the side of the head.
Topohanta throws a leg kick that is checked
and Remmi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Topohanta thinking.
Remmi thuds his shin into the meat of Topohanta's side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Veto Remmi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Remmi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 43:50
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 43:50
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 43:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veto Remmi!
Veto Remmi is the new heavyweight champion!