PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Kastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaka Pheu Pheu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kastinen
vs
Pheu Pheu

180 cm
35
205 lbs
21 - 15 - 1

184 cm
34
207 lbs
22 - 10 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Kastinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaka Pheu Pheu!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kastinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pheu Pheu in his tracks.
Pheu Pheu scoring well with a low kick there.
Pheu Pheu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pheu Pheu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kastinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Kastinen.
Pheu Pheu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pheu Pheu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kastinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kastinen scores with a nice strike.
Pheu Pheu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kastinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kastinen slips under a jab.
Kastinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pheu Pheu was well out of range. Poor timing from Kastinen.
And Pheu Pheu responds with a good body kick, but Kastinen manages to step out the way in time.
Kastinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pheu Pheu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kastinen cracks a nice hook into Pheu Pheu's ribs.
Pheu Pheu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kastinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Pheu Pheu's head.
Pheu Pheu slips under a jab from Kastinen.
Pheu Pheu swings for the body but Kastinen moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Kastinen. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pheu Pheu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pheu Pheu moves away from the strike by Kastinen.
Kastinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A shot to the liver by Pheu Pheu. Beautiful body shot.
Pheu Pheu slips a jab and a cross from Kastinen.
Pheu Pheu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kastinen.
Kastinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pheu Pheu defending well as Kastinen loads up on a big left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Kastinen blocks the leg kick.
Kastinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pheu Pheu counters with a left to the body.
Kastinen takes a swing at Pheu Pheu's ribcage but misses.
Pheu Pheu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kastinen manages to avoid it.
Pheu Pheu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pheu Pheu misses with a hook.
Kastinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pheu Pheu. Pheu Pheu obviously looking to wear him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kastinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kastinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pheu Pheu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kastinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Pheu Pheu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pheu Pheu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kastinen misses with some punches.
Kastinen tries to throw a body punch but Pheu Pheu avoids it by throwing Kastinen back against the cage.
Pheu Pheu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kastinen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu misses with the head strike.
Pheu Pheu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kastinen fails to land.
Kastinen wants a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pheu Pheu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kastinen lands an uppercut.

Kastinen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pheu Pheu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Kastinen looking to break Pheu Pheu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pheu Pheu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kastinen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Pheu Pheu can't escape the position.
Kastinen controlling from the back.
Kastinen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kastinen lands strikes to the head.
Kastinen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pheu Pheu is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kastinen off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kastinen is hanging on to Pheu Pheu's back as he tries to escape.

Kastinen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pheu Pheu trying to control the action but Kastinen just sinks the hooks in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kastinen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pheu Pheu is defending well though. Kastinen let's go of the attempt for now.
Kastinen lands strikes to the head.
You can see the frustration on Pheu Pheu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kastinen looking for the RNC.
Kastinen scores with strikes from the back.
Kastinen doesn't have the hooks in and Pheu Pheu manages to turn into his guard.
Kastinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kastinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Pheu Pheu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kastinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kastinen's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Kastinen dominated that round.
That's time! Kastinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kastinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kastinen lands a jab to the head.
Pheu Pheu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pheu Pheu with a poor takedown

and Kastinen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kastinen.
Kastinen trying to control but Pheu Pheu is working from the bottom.
Pheu Pheu keeping full guard, as Kastinen tries to pass.
Kastinen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pheu Pheu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kastinen's guard.

Pheu Pheu chips away with some ground and pound.
Kastinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pheu Pheu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pheu Pheu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pheu Pheu is working Kastinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kastinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kastinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pheu Pheu defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kastinen is on top in guard.

Kastinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kastinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pheu Pheu can do to turn this around?
Pheu Pheu scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Pheu Pheu trying to control the position.
Kastinen looking to sit in guard and control but Pheu Pheu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kastinen working for a triangle but Pheu Pheu defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Pheu Pheu wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Kastinen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pheu Pheu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kastinen wants to free his trapped foot but Pheu Pheu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pheu Pheu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pheu Pheu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kastinen.
Pheu Pheu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pheu Pheu is defending against the submission attempts here by Kastinen.
Kastinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kastinen tries to pass to full mount but Pheu Pheu defends it.
Pheu Pheu wants to improve his position but Kastinen is controlling well.
Kastinen wants to take a breather but Pheu Pheu is having none of it.

Kastinen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pheu Pheu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kastinen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pheu Pheu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pheu Pheu is looking for a sweep. Kastinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kastinen tries to pass to full mount but Pheu Pheu defends it.
Kastinen passes to full mount!
Pheu Pheu tries to hold on but Kastinen pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pheu Pheu regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kastinen lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Kastinen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kastinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pheu Pheu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pheu Pheu.
Kastinen looks to land a right hand but Pheu Pheu moved out of range.

Pheu Pheu instigates a clinch.
Kastinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pheu Pheu's elbow.
Kastinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kastinen tries to work over Pheu Pheu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kastinen misses with some punches.
Kastinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Pheu Pheu controls his hands.
Pheu Pheu lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kastinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kastinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pheu Pheu backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kastinen.
Kastinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pheu Pheu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kastinen.
Kastinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pheu Pheu blocks an uppercut.
Kastinen throws a head punch that misses.
Pheu Pheu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kastinen misses with a body punch.
Kastinen gets through Pheu Pheu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kastinen wants a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Kastinen.

It looks like Kaka Pheu Pheu has been cut.
Kastinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pheu Pheus head.
Kastinen goes for a takedown attempt but Pheu Pheu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu connects with an inside leg kick.
Pheu Pheu throws a big shot that misses.
Pheu Pheu throws a hook but Kastinen blocks it.
Kastinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Pheu Pheu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kastinen lands a jab-cross combination.
Kastinen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kastinen blocks a leg kick.
Kastinen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crunch! Pheu Pheu slams his shin into Kastinen's torso.
Seppo Kastinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kastinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pheu Pheu finds it's way round the side to connect with Kastinen's head.
Pheu Pheu lands a jab to the nose.
Pheu Pheu throws a leg kick but Kastinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pheu Pheu misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Pheu Pheu.
Nice cross by Kastinen.
Kastinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pheu Pheu.

It looks like Seppo Kastinen has been cut.
Pheu Pheu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kastinen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Kastinen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pheu Pheu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pheu Pheu controls Kastinen momentarily but Kastinen frees himself.
Kastinen wants to pass the guard but Pheu Pheu is keeping the position.
Kastinen with a nice head shot there.
Pheu Pheu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Pheu Pheu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kastinen is aware though and is defending well.
Kastinen wants to pass the guard but Pheu Pheu is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu trying to control the position.

Pheu Pheu has his foot on Kastinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kastinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Pheu Pheu is trying to control the position but Kastinen postures up.
Kastinen wants to control from the top but Pheu Pheu keeps moving.

Pheu Pheu looking for a guillotine here but Kastinen defends easily.
Kastinen distracts Pheu Pheu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pheu Pheu keeping full guard, as Kastinen tries to pass.
Pheu Pheu wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Kastinen clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

Kastinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pheu Pheu sprawls well. Pheu Pheu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kastinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Pheu Pheu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kastinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pheu Pheu as he jumps to the side.
Pheu Pheu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kastinen throws a right hand that Pheu Pheu ducks under and follows up with a left that Pheu Pheu also avoids with ease.
Seppo Kastinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kastinen misses with a looping right.
Kastinen scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pheu Pheu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kastinen's sensitive parts.
Kastinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Kastinen misses with a body shot.
Kastinen missing with a left hand there. Pheu Pheu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pheu Pheu! But no joy.
Pheu Pheu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kastinen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kastinen!
Kastinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pheu Pheu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Pheu Pheu.
Kastinen throws a series of punches but Pheu Pheu avoids them all with ease.
Pheu Pheu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kastinen.
Pheu Pheu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kastinen will feel that in the morning.
Kastinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kastinen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kastinen takes a swing at Pheu Pheu's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Kastinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kastinen misses with a hook.
Pheu Pheu lands a slapping body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pheu Pheu connects with a solid leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen misses with an uppercut. Pheu Pheu saw that one coming.
Kastinen lands with a nice combination. Pheu Pheu backs away looking to recover.
Pheu Pheu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kastinen.
Kastinen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pheu Pheu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pheu Pheu misses with a head kick.
Kastinen looks to land a combination but Pheu Pheu avoids it well.
Pheu Pheu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kastinen.

Pheu Pheu gets a clinch.
Seppo Kastinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pheu Pheu connects with a knee to the head.

Seppo Kastinen's cut is getting worse.
Pheu Pheu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pheu Pheu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pheu Pheu swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Kastinen fails to land.
Kastinen working aggressively here.
Kastinen tries to throw a body punch but Pheu Pheu avoids it by throwing Kastinen back against the cage.
Kastinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kastinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Kastinen has Pheu Pheu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kastinen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pheu Pheu tumbling to the mat - Kastinen dives into Pheu Pheu's guard.
Pheu Pheu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kastinen is one step ahead there.
Pheu Pheu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kastinen looking to pass the guard.

Kastinen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kastinen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu looking for a sweep. Not yet Pheu Pheu, not yet.
Kastinen trying to control but Pheu Pheu is working from the bottom.
Kastinen throwing strikes from guard but Pheu Pheu blocks nicely.
Pheu Pheu trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pheu Pheu has his hands on Kastinen's head, controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kastinen blocks a leg kick.
Pheu Pheu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kastinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Seppo Kastinen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kastinen misses with a two punch combination.
Kastinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pheu Pheu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pheu Pheu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pheu Pheu.
Good work by Kastinen as he checks the leg kick.
Kastinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pheu Pheu counters with a low kick, right behind Kastinen 's knee.
Pheu Pheu scores with a jab. Kastinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pheu Pheu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pheu Pheu has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kastinen tries to keep at a distance but Pheu Pheu has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Pheu Pheu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastinen can't get the takedown.
Kastinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kastinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pheu Pheu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kastinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Kastinen.
Kastinen throws a head punch that misses.
Pheu Pheu lands a shot to the body.
Kastinen has a couple of punches blocked by Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kastinen misses with a body punch.
Kastinen looking for a takedown.
Kaka Pheu Pheu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu scores with a shoulder strike.
Kastinen misses with a body punch.
Pheu Pheu digs a right hand underneath Kastinen's ribcage. Kastinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kastinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kastinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pheu Pheu prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Kastinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kastinen.
Kastinen misses with some punches.
Pheu Pheu misses with some punches.
Pheu Pheu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kastinen has a couple of punches blocked by Pheu Pheu.
A short right from Pheu Pheu.
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 shot in the inside from Pheu Pheu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pheu Pheu.
Kastinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pheu Pheu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kastinens head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kastinen.
Pheu Pheu prevents a body shot from Kastinen.
Kastinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kastinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kastinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Pheu Pheu backwards.
Kastinen blocks a body shot from Pheu Pheu.

Kastinen has Pheu Pheu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kastinen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pheu Pheu tumbling to the mat - Kastinen dives into Pheu Pheu's guard.
Pheu Pheu keeping moving, preventing Kastinen from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pheu Pheu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kastinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kastinen postures up and lands a big shot to Pheu Pheu's brow.
Seppo Kastinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kastinen trying to control but Pheu Pheu is working from the bottom.
Pheu Pheu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Pheu Pheu looking for a guillotine here but Kastinen defends easily.
Pheu Pheu keeping moving, preventing Kastinen from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaka Pheu Pheu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kastinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 49:46
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Kastinen!
Seppo Kastinen retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Seppo Kastinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.