PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Topohanta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Topohanta has chosen DJ Proteus : Illuminati as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Gambino
vs
Topohanta

200 cm
28
270 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

201 cm
34
275 lbs
31 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Brute
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Gambino!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Topohanta!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gambino tries a low kick but Topohanta avoids it.
Gambino tries for a takedown but Topohanta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Gambino.
Gambino misses with a hook. Topohanta ducked under it nicely.
Gambino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Gambino finds it's way through Topohanta's defenses.
Gambino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Topohanta scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Frankie Gambino has been cut.
Gambino misses with an uppercut.
Gambino lands a right hook to the body.
Gambino misses with an uppercut
and Topohanta counters with a leg kick.
Gambino throws a looping overhand right but Topohanta ducks down to avoid it.
Gambino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gambino slips a jab and a cross from Topohanta.
Gambino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino scores with a body shot.
Gambino looks for the body kick but Topohanta saw that one coming.
Gambino misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Gambino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Topohanta throws a sloppy head kick and Gambino moves out of range easily.
Gambino misses with the combination.
Gambino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gambino works the jab nicely.
Gambino misses with a hook
enabling Topohanta to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Topohanta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambino.
Topohanta slips a jab from Gambino.
A low kick from Gambino is predictable there
and Topohanta counters with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Topohanta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gambino.
Gambino throws a lazy right hand but Topohanta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gambino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Topohanta.
Gambino throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Pekka Topohanta has been cut.
Topohanta lands with a cross.
Gambino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gambino scores with a nice strike.
Pekka Topohanta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Topohanta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Gambino.
Gambino throws a series of punches but Topohanta moves out of range.

Topohanta lands a big head kick that sends Gambino tumbling to the mat! Topohanta takes a step backwards and waves Gambino back to his feet - he wants the finish!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino throws out a powerful jab.
Gambino scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gambino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slow jab from Gambino misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Gambino misses the target.
Gambino takes a swing at Topohanta's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Topohanta blocks the leg kick.
Topohanta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gambino.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gambino throws the left hand but Topohanta avoids the punch easily.
Gambino throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Topohanta to counter with a crisp jab.

Frankie Gambino's cut is getting worse.
Gambino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Topohanta counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Frankie Gambino's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Topohanta takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A jab from Gambino finds it's way through Topohanta's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta throws a front kick that sends Gambino stumbling back into the cage.
Gambino is breathing heavily.
Gambino thumps Topohanta with a low kick.
Gambino throws a hook to the side of Topohanta's head but Topohanta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gambino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Topohanta thumps Gambino with a low kick.
Topohanta lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gambino will feel that in the morning.
Gambino throws a series of punches but Topohanta avoids them all with ease.
Gambino is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Topohanta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gambino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Topohanta throws a leg kick which misses Gambino's front leg but catches the back leg as Gambino tries to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gambino throws a push kick but Topohanta slaps the foot to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Topohanta.
Topohanta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pekka Topohanta will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Topohanta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gambino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Topohanta.
Nice shot by Gambino.
Gambino misses with a straight left.
Gambino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Topohanta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Topohanta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Topohanta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pekka Topohanta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Topohanta ducks under a wild hook from Gambino.
Topohanta throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Gambino counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Gambino lands.
Gambino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Topohanta.
Nice jab there from Gambino.
Gambino 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.
Gambino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Topohanta lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gambino will feel that in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Topohanta tenderised Gambino's leg. Gambino is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gambino throws a leg kick but Topohanta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Topohanta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch lands to the side of Gambino 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Topohanta thuds his right hand into Gambino's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Jeez, Frankie Gambino's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pekka Topohanta! Pekka Topohanta retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Pekka Topohanta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.