PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Veeti Pelto Pekka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Vilkastus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pelto Pekka
vs
Vilkastus

193 cm
21
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
29
160 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY
[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veeti Pelto Pekka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Vilkastus!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vilkastus closes the distance and clinches.
Vilkastus is trying to pull guard but Pelto Pekka has him pressed against the cage.
Vilkastus jumps guard but Pelto Pekka stands there with Vilkastus around his waist. Vilkastus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vilkastus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pelto Pekka has him pressed against the cage.
Pelto Pekka crunches a lovely knee into Vilkastus's ribcage.
Vilkastus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pelto Pekka smiles and moves away.
Veeti Pelto Pekka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Vilkastus.
Vilkastus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Pelto Pekka clinches up against the cage.
Pelto Pekka lands a knee to the head.
Vilkastus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pelto Pekka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pelto Pekka is struggling to control the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Pelto Pekka.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelto Pekka slows down the pace here.
Pelto Pekka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pelto Pekka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pelto Pekka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vilkastus avoids it.
Pelto Pekka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vilkastuss head.
Pelto Pekka with a knee to the head.

It looks like Mikko Vilkastus has been cut.
Nice body punch from Pelto Pekka.
Pelto Pekka landing knees to the body.
Pelto Pekka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pelto Pekka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelto Pekka scores with a shot to the side of Vilkastus's head.
Pelto Pekka lands a nice knee to the body.
Vilkastus avoiding damage as Pelto Pekka throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Pelto Pekka.
Pelto Pekka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pelto Pekka tries to land knees in the clinch but Vilkastus avoids the damage to the body.
Vilkastus jumps guard but Pelto Pekka stands there with Vilkastus around his waist. Vilkastus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vilkastus tries to score a body lock takedown but Pelto Pekka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vilkastus tries to pull guard but Pelto Pekka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pelto Pekka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pelto Pekka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pelto Pekka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vilkastus looks gassed!
Vilkastus is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelto Pekka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pelto Pekka crunches a lovely knee into Vilkastus's ribcage.
Pelto Pekka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vilkastus tries to break the clinch but Pelto Pekka is controlling the position.
Pelto Pekka with a knee to the head.
Pelto Pekka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vilkastus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pelto Pekka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vilkastus jumps guard but Pelto Pekka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Pelto Pekka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Pelto Pekka has Vilkastus up against the cage in a clinch.
Pelto Pekka trying to land knees to the body.
Pelto Pekka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vilkastus.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vilkastus drags the fight down to the ground.

Vilkastus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilkastus wants to sweep here but Pelto Pekka controlling him for the moment.

Vilkastus is looking for a triangle here but Pelto Pekka uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pelto Pekka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vilkastus is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pelto Pekka asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Pelto Pekka decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vilkastus to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veeti Pelto Pekka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikko Vilkastus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pelto Pekka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch combination from Vilkastus misses.
Vilkastus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pelto Pekka swivels and escapes.

Vilkastus closes the distance and pushes Pelto Pekka back into the cage.
Pelto Pekka connects with a knee to the head.
Vilkastus takes a knee right on the jaw!

Pelto Pekka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pelto Pekka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vilkastus on the side of the head.
Vilkastus throws a leg kick but Pelto Pekka checks it.
Pelto Pekka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vilkastus.
A cross from Pelto Pekka lands.
Pelto Pekka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pelto Pekka forces Vilkastus back against the cage and clinches.
Vilkastus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pelto Pekka to keep the fight standing.
Veeti Pelto Pekka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Vilkastus.
Pelto Pekka crunches a lovely knee into Vilkastus's ribcage.
Vilkastus is breathing heavily.
Pelto Pekka lands a knee to the body.

Pelto Pekka breaks the clinch.
Veeti Pelto Pekka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pelto Pekka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vilkastus misses with a takedown attempt
letting Pelto Pekka counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pelto Pekka connects with a right hand. Vilkastus shakes it off.
Vilkastus throws a head kick but Pelto Pekka moves out of range.
Pelto Pekka lands a lovely overhand right.
Pelto Pekka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Vilkastus is rocked!

That has opened up Mikko Vilkastus's cut even more.
Veeti Pelto Pekka is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelto Pekka misses with the combination.
Veeti Pelto Pekka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vilkastus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vilkastus is still on wobbly legs! Can Pelto Pekka finish him?
Vilkastus throws a head kick that misses.
Vilkastus seems to have recovered his senses.
Mikko Vilkastus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pelto Pekka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pelto Pekka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pelto Pekka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Pelto Pekka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vilkastus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pelto Pekka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pelto Pekka landing knees to the head.
Pelto Pekka lands a nice knee to the body.
Pelto Pekka scores a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelto Pekka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pelto Pekka landing knees to the head.
Pelto Pekka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vilkastus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pelto Pekka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vilkastus is trying to pull guard but Pelto Pekka has him pressed against the cage.
Vilkastus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Pelto Pekka.
Pelto Pekka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Pelto Pekka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Pelto Pekka closes the distance and pushes Vilkastus back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pelto Pekka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

The cut above Mikko Vilkastus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pelto Pekka obliges.
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!
A knee to the head by Pelto Pekka.
Pelto Pekka lands a body shot.
Vilkastus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pelto Pekka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vilkastus's face.
Vilkastus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pelto Pekka crunches a lovely knee into Vilkastus's ribcage.
Pelto Pekka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A bit of stalling here from Pelto Pekka.
Vilkastus takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veeti Pelto Pekka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikko Vilkastus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Pelto Pekka gets a clinch.
Vilkastus letting Pelto Pekka take a breather here.
Pelto Pekka lands a knee to the body.
Pelto Pekka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pelto Pekka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vilkastus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pelto Pekka walks away with a smile on his face. Vilkastus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pelto Pekka jabs Vilkastus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vilkastus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pelto Pekka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pelto Pekka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vilkastus can do to turn this around?
Pelto Pekka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vilkastus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vilkastus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pelto Pekka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vilkastus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkastus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Pelto Pekka clinches up against the cage.
Pelto Pekka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Pelto Pekka.
Pelto Pekka landing knees to the head.

Mikko Vilkastus's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pelto Pekka connects with a knee to the head.
Vilkastus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pelto Pekka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vilkastus being controlled against the cage.
Pelto Pekka tries to land knees in the clinch but Vilkastus avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelto Pekka crunches a lovely knee into Vilkastus's ribcage.
Vilkastus tries to pull guard but Pelto Pekka won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Pelto Pekka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pelto Pekka lands a right hand.
Pelto Pekka landing knees to the body.
Pelto Pekka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vilkastus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pelto Pekka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pelto Pekka scores a nice knee to the body.
Pelto Pekka lands a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelto Pekka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pelto Pekka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pelto Pekka taking a breather.
Pelto Pekka cracks Vilkastus with a nice body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pelto Pekka.
Pelto Pekka has Vilkastus pressed against the cage.
Pelto Pekka gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Pelto Pekka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mikko Vilkastus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Veeti Pelto Pekka!