PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viiksi Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harri Mulqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolonen comes to the cage accompanied by Kid Rock - American Bad Ass. Harri Mulqvist has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Viiksi Tolonen's chin.

Tolonen
vs
Mulqvist

188 cm
27
212 lbs
17 - 2 - 0

187 cm
25
212 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very strong

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Convicted Trap House

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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 17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viiksi Tolonen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Mulqvist!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulqvist blocks the body kick.
Mulqvist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tolonen.
Tolonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tolonen. That's going to slow Mulqvist down.
Mulqvist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tolonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tolonen throws a right hand that misses
and Mulqvist counters with a good low kick that Tolonen was not able to check.
Tolonen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick from Tolonen misses
and Tolonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mulqvist fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tolonen avoids it really well and circles away.
Tolonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tolonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mulqvist.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Tolonen misses

and Mulqvist counters with a single leg into guard. Tolonen didn't expect that.
Mulqvist is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mulqvist trying to control but Tolonen is working from the bottom.
Mulqvist tries to free his leg and advance position but Tolonen is retaining full guard.
Mulqvist stops Tolonen from standing up.
Mulqvist wants to pass the guard but Tolonen is keeping the position.
Mulqvist chips away with some ground and pound.
Mulqvist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mulqvist is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mulqvist looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen wants to sweep but no luck.

Tolonen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mulqvist uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tolonen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen is being controlled here.
Tolonen is trying to improve his position.
Mulqvist landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tolonen is trying to control Mulqvist's posture but Mulqvist avoids it.
Mulqvist trying to control the position but Tolonen is working away.

Mulqvist working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mulqvist tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mulqvist has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mulqvist working the ground and pound.
Tolonen tries to bench press Mulqvist off him but Mulqvist keeps the position.
Mulqvist working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mulqvist throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tolonen tries to bench press Mulqvist off him but Mulqvist keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mulqvist advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harri Mulqvist dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mulqvist moves out of range as Tolonen throws a body kick.
Tolonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mulqvist scores with a head kick. Tolonen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mulqvist fails with a takedown attempt.
Mulqvist misses with a kick to the body.
Mulqvist takes a swing at Tolonen's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulqvist checks a low kick from Tolonen.
Mulqvist throws an off balance right hand
and Tolonen counters with a straight right hand.
Mulqvist throws the left hand but Tolonen avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist throws a hook but Tolonen blocks it.
Tolonen with a jab.
Tolonen throws a body kick that misses.
Mulqvist checks the leg kick.
Mulqvist wants to slow Tolonen down by chopping away at his legs.
Tolonen throws a big shot that misses.
Mulqvist blocks a head kick by Tolonen.
Tolonen throws a wild body kick that Mulqvist sees coming a mile off.
Tolonen throws a sloppy head kick and Mulqvist moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tolonen checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Tolonen is predictable there
and Mulqvist counters with a body kick that stops Tolonen in his tracks momentarily.
Mulqvist's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tolonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mulqvist scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist shoots in but Tolonen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mulqvist avoids the head kick by Tolonen.
Viiksi Tolonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mulqvist shoots in and drives through. Tolonen sprawls well.
Viiksi Tolonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harri Mulqvist.
Tolonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tolonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist fails to land with a series of punches.
Mulqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but Tolonen is just out of range.
Tolonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tolonen. Tolonen obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tolonen.
Tolonen lands an overhand right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tolonen.
Tolonen lands a jab.
Mulqvist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tolonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Tolonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mulqvist walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mulqvist.
Tolonen throws a big shot that misses.
Tolonen misses with a kick to the body

and Mulqvist counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tolonen won't be happy with that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tolonen is not content to let Mulqvist control the position.
Mulqvist throws a strike aimed at the side of Tolonen's head but Tolonen avoids it well.
Tolonen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mulqvist.
Mulqvist working away.
Mulqvist trying to control the action but Tolonen is working from the bottom.
Mulqvist working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tolonen is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viiksi Tolonen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mulqvist scores with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mulqvist. Tolonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mulqvist. Tolonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tolonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mulqvist scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tolonen tries to land a leg kick but Mulqvist saw it coming and moves away.
Mulqvist blocks a jab.
Tolonen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mulqvist will feel that in the morning.
Tolonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mulqvist misses with a low kick.
Tolonen swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Mulqvist counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tolonen is trying to keep Mulqvist in close.
Mulqvist wants to control from the top but Tolonen keeps moving.

Mulqvist got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tolonen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mulqvist has managed to get both his arms back between Tolonen's legs - danger averted.
Mulqvist wants to control from the top but Tolonen keeps moving.
Tolonen is trying to control the position but Mulqvist postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Tolonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mulqvist is aware though and is defending well.
Mulqvist won't allow Tolonen to sweep him here.
Mulqvist sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tolonen keeping full guard, as Mulqvist tries to pass.
Mulqvist landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Tolonen keeping moving, preventing Mulqvist from controlling successfully.
Harri Mulqvist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tolonen wants to improve his position but instead Mulqvist has moved into half guard.
Tolonen is pressing down on Mulqvist's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tolonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Tolonen, not yet.
Mulqvist trying to control but Tolonen is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tolonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mulqvist wants to control from the top but Tolonen keeps moving.
Tolonen is trying to keep Mulqvist in close.
Tolonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Mulqvist distracts Tolonen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tolonen being controlled here, momentarily.
Tolonen working a defensive guard but Mulqvist passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harri Mulqvist really dominated that round.
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.

Tolonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mulqvist looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Mulqvist throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tolonen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mulqvist is in Tolonen's guard.

Tolonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tolonen keeping moving, preventing Mulqvist from controlling successfully.
Tolonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mulqvist is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Harri Mulqvist wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mulqvist checks a leg kick.
Mulqvist uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tolonen has time to react.
Mulqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but Tolonen is just out of range.
Tolonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mulqvist, as that shot connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mulqvist scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheers as Mulqvist lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tolonen doesn't seem phased though.
Tolonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mulqvist.
Horrible takedown by Mulqvist or perhaps it was just good defense by Tolonen which made him look bad.
Mulqvist avoids a kick to the body.
Tolonen throws a solid leg kick but Mulqvist takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tolonen.
Tolonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tolonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Tolonen misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist throws a sloppy head kick
and Tolonen counters with a left to the body.
Tolonen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mulqvist will feel that in the morning.
Tolonen scores with a nice body kick.
Mulqvist is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tolonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Tolonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mulqvist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tolonen.
Mulqvist ducks under a wild hook from Tolonen.
Tolonen scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Viiksi Tolonen is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mulqvist.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tolonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mulqvist dodges the punch combination from Tolonen.
Tolonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mulqvist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tolonen throws a head kick but Mulqvist moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tolonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mulqvist's sensitive parts.
Mulqvist on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body kick there by Tolonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viiksi Tolonen had his way with Harri Mulqvist in that round.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Mulqvist has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tolonen.
Mulqvist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tolonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tolonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mulqvist missing with a left hand there. Tolonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tolonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mulqvist misses with a right hand
letting Tolonen counter with a right hand.
Mulqvist fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tolonen wants to land a leg kick but Mulqvist is out of range.
Tolonen moves away from the strike by Mulqvist.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen throws a wild body kick that Mulqvist sees coming a mile off.
Tolonen misses with a kick to the body
and Mulqvist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tolonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tolonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mulqvist in his tracks.
Tolonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mulqvist checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mulqvist throws a shot from downtown. Tolonen moves away and avoids it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tolonen.
Mulqvist moves out of range of the body kick.
Mulqvist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tolonen throws out the jab.
Mulqvist pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tolonen is out of range and Mulqvist settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tolonen.
Tolonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mulqvist is out of range and Tolonen settles back down.
A head kick by Mulqvist misses
and Tolonen counters with a low kick, right behind Mulqvist 's knee.
Mulqvist throws a leg kick but Tolonen moved away.
Tolonen lunges at Mulqvist with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mulqvist's hand.
Mulqvist fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tolonen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tolonen wants it to stay on the feet.
Viiksi Tolonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harri Mulqvist.
Mulqvist is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mulqvist throws a shot from downtown. Tolonen moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tolonen.
Tolonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tolonen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tolonen.
Mulqvist throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tolonen.
Tolonen throws a wild body kick that Mulqvist sees coming a mile off.
Tolonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Tolonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Tolonen as he connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mulqvist moves out of range as Tolonen strikes.
Tolonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tolonen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mulqvist's head.
Tolonen tries to land a body kick
and Mulqvist counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mulqvist throws a sloppy head kick
and Tolonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Tolonen misses.
Tolonen tries to work over Mulqvist's front leg with a kick but Mulqvist checks it.
Tolonen throws a leg kick but Mulqvist moved away.
Tolonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mulqvist's calf.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viiksi Tolonen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tolonen 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viiksi Tolonen!
Viiksi Tolonen retains his light heavyweight title!