PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spandex Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes to the cage accompanied by Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jokinen
vs
Rex

190 cm
24
210 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

192 cm
28
210 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

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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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otto Jokinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Spandex Rex!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rex keeps the fight on the outside.
Jokinen slips a jab and a cross from Rex.
Rex looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Rex shoots in but Jokinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rex throws a big shot that misses.
Spandex Rex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen moves in looking to clinch but Rex pushes him off.
Jokinen throws a poor cross that misses

and Rex counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jokinen's guard now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rex loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rex in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rex lands a couple of elbows.
Rex throws a big right hand that misses.
Rex has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Jokinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rex defends well.
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!
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rex's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rex trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rex throwing strikes but missing.
Rex sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Rex thows a huge punch but Jokinen dodges it nicely.
Rex looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rex sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jokinen defending well though.
Rex wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working.
Rex is pressing down on Jokinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jokinen is holding on for now.
Rex tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is looking to control Rex's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jokinen avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen gets back to full guard.
Rex distracts Jokinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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!
Rex passes Jokinen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rex looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rex wants to control but Jokinen is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Rex.
Jokinen has hold of Rex's hands but Rex slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rex is trying to control the action in half guard but Jokinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen pushes Rex off looking to stand but Rex dives back in and keeps control.
Jokinen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rex pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now.
Rex being controlled here momentarily.
Jokinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rex.
Rex is looking to stand up but Jokinen won't let him.
Rex trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jokinen controls Rex momentarily but Rex frees himself.
Rex wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is trying to keep Rex in close.
Rex distracts Jokinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Jokinen has his foot on Rex's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rex works his way back into a safe position though.
Rex throws a big right hand that misses.
Rex scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rex seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rex throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jokinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rex in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rex trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rex cracks Jokinen with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spandex Rex dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rex looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rex throws a looping overhand right but Jokinen ducks down to avoid it.
Rex scores with a head kick.
Jokinen is looking to land body kicks.
Jokinen takes one to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Jokinen blocks the low kick.
Good work by Rex as he checks the leg kick.
Nice body kick from Rex.
Jokinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jokinen throws a looping overhand right but Rex ducks down to avoid it.
Jokinen scores with a spinning back kick!
Jokinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rex's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex connects with a looping right hand.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Rex swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Rex swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen tries to move into range but Rex moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rex connects with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Rex misses
and Jokinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jokinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Rex cracks Jokinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rex waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jokinen.
Jokinen dodges the punch combination from Rex.
Otto Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rex throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jokinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rex thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Rex.
Rex shoots in for a takedown but Jokinen shows good takedown defense.
Rex avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rex lands a jab to Jokinen's midsection.
Jokinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rex shoots in looking for a takedown. Jokinen tries to sprawl out of it but Rex 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.
Otto Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spandex Rex.
Rex misses with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Rex throws a poor cross that misses
and Jokinen counters with a right hand to the body.
Rex takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rex is breathing heavily.
Jokinen tries to clinch there but Rex circles away.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Good shot there by Rex.
Rex misses with a takedown attempt - Jokinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rex takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jokinen misses with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jokinen - that will leave a mark!
Rex throws the left hand but Jokinen avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jokinen.

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!
Jokinen moves out of range of the strikes.

Jokinen has Rex up against the cage in a clinch.
Rex throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Rex misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rex.
Jokinen connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Spandex Rex has been cut.
Rex has a couple of punches blocked by Jokinen.

Jokinen drags the fight down to the ground.
Rex working some strikes from top position.
Rex would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rex postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otto Jokinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Spandex Rex's cut.
That's time! Jokinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jokinen.
Otto Jokinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Jokinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Jokinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rex throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jokinen's waist but Jokinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rex off to one side.
Good work by Rex as he checks the leg kick.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rex.

Jokinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jokinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Rex avoids the damage to the body.
Rex scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Rex jumps guard and drags Jokinen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jokinen trying to control but Rex is working from the bottom.

Jokinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rex has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jokinen has managed to get both his arms back between Rex's legs - danger averted.
Rex not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rex is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jokinen defends well.
Rex keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Rex can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jokinen controls the pace.

Rex is looking for a triangle here but Jokinen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rex tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jokinen advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rex really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jokinen trying to control but Rex is having none of it.
Rex tries to hold on but Jokinen pushes him away.
Rex is looking to improve his position but Jokinen isn't that keen on the idea.
Rex looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Jokinen doesn't have the hooks in and Rex manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jokinen pulls Rex in to control the position.
Rex landing some decent shots from guard.
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rex scoring with some ground and pound.
Rex lands a couple of elbows.
Rex missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rex wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Rex working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jokinen has momentary wrist control but Rex slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rex wants to take a breather but Jokinen manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rex.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jokinen can't keep his opponent in guard - Rex advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rex winds up and cracks Jokinen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Rex seems to be working for a kimura but Jokinen defends the submission attempt.
Rex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spandex Rex really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spandex Rex's cut.
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.

Rex thows a body shot but no joy.
Rex looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Rex fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rex lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jokinen scores with a head kick.
Jokinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rex darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jokinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jokinen throws a front kick aimed at Rex's knee but Rex avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rex misses with a head kick.
Rex feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jokinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Rex counters with a stiff right hand.
Jokinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rex keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rex goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rex misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
Jokinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rex.
A slow jab from Rex misses its intended target.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jokinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rex doesn't seem bothered though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rex takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jokinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Rex circles away.
Rex dips to his left and cracks Jokinen with an uppercut!
Rex misses with a hook
letting Jokinen counter with a right hand.

Rex is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rex circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Jokinen. Rex falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Jokinen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Otto Jokinen!
Otto Jokinen retains his light heavyweight title!
Otto Jokinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.