PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matias Olofsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reima Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Olofsson
vs
Jokinen

193 cm
20
201 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

206 cm
20
217 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matias Olofsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reima Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen scores with a head kick.

It looks like Matias Olofsson has been cut.
Olofsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Jokinen sprawls well. He's pushed Olofsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jokinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jokinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jokinen wants it to stay on the feet.
Jokinen thuds his shin into the meat of Olofsson's side.
Jokinen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jokinen.
Olofsson avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
Olofsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jokinen as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matias Olofsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Jokinen. Those never looked like landing.
Olofsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jokinen is looking to slow Olofsson down with leg kicks.
Olofsson blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olofsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Jokinen tries to sprawl out of it but Olofsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jokinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jokinen misses with a two punch combination.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Olofsson blocks a head kick by Jokinen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olofsson blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
No joy there for Jokinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jokinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Olofsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Matias Olofsson's cut is getting worse.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Olofsson moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
No joy there for Jokinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A good leg kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a head kick that Olofsson semi-blocks.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jokinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen throws a series of punches but Olofsson moves out of range.
A head kick from Jokinen lands but Olofsson takes it in his stride.
Jokinen looks to land a body kick but Olofsson moved away.
Reima Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
Jokinen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olofsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jokinen sprawls well. Jokinen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olofsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reima Jokinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matias Olofsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Olofsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Jokinen tries to sprawl out of it but Olofsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jokinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen fakes the leg kick and cracks Olofsson in the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Olofsson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jokinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jokinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Olofsson blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Olofsson blocks a head kick by Jokinen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Olofsson moves out of range.
Reima Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olofsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Jokinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Olofsson closes the distance and clinches up with Jokinen, looking for a takedown. Olofsson pushes Jokinen against the cage but Jokinen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matias Olofsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen lands with a slapping head kick.
Olofsson blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick and Olofsson moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen connects with a high kick.

Olofsson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen pushes Olofsson off looking to stand but Olofsson dives back in and keeps control.
Jokinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Olofsson.
Jokinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olofsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jokinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Olofsson.
Olofsson drops an elbow to the side of Jokinen's head.
Olofsson working Jokinen over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Olofsson connects with a nice short shot to Jokinen's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olofsson slips a nice elbow through Jokinen's hands, connecting with Jokinen's forehead.
Olofsson looks to land a strike but Jokinen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olofsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jokinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Olofsson.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jokinen wants to stand and escape but Olofsson is having none of it.
Olofsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Olofsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jokinen is looking to stand up but Olofsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Olofsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Olofsson throws an elbow that misses. Jokinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Olofsson's guard. Nice move by Jokinen!
Olofsson controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Olofsson keeps moving.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Reima Jokinen wasn't active enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Olofsson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Reima Jokinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Matias Olofsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Olofsson avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
Olofsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jokinen as he avoids it easily.
Jokinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Olofsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jokinen is fending him off so far but Olofsson persists. Nope, Jokinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Olofsson avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Jokinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. Olofsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofsson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jokinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Olofsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Olofsson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Olofsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Olofsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jokinen wants to stand but Olofsson is controlling the position.
Olofsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jokinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Olofsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jokinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Olofsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Olofsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Olofsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokinen has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olofsson throws a big right hand that misses.
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!
Olofsson is working Jokinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Olofsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jokinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jokinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Olofsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Olofsson works over Jokinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Olofsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Olofsson throwing strikes but missing.
Olofsson throwing strikes but missing.
Olofsson chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olofsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jokinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jokinen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Olofsson is controlling him.
Jokinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Olofsson cracks Jokinen with a solid left hand.
Olofsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Olofsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Olofsson throwing strikes but missing.
Olofsson is in close to Jokinen's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olofsson throws an elbow that misses. Jokinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Olofsson's guard. Nice move by Jokinen!
Olofsson keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Reima Jokinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Olofsson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jokinen has passed into side control.
Matias Olofsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Olofsson keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matias Olofsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jokinen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Reima Jokinen!