PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harri Mulqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ossi Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen has chosen Prodigy - Omen as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Harri Mulqvist has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Harri Mulqvist seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Mulqvist
vs
Jokinen

187 cm
34
216 lbs
31 - 7 - 0

190 cm
37
215 lbs
40 - 11 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 31 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Mulqvist!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ossi Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jokinen looks to throw the jab but Mulqvist is out of range.
Jokinen lands with a shot to the body.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Jokinen lands with a cross.
Mulqvist takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jokinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Jokinen. That snapped Mulqvist's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen connects with the punch.
Jokinen takes a swing at Mulqvist's ribcage but misses.
Ossi Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target.
Mulqvist misses the shot to the body.
Mulqvist lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Jokinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Mulqvist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jokinen closes the distance and clinches.
Jokinen tries to land a knee to the head but Mulqvist blocks with his arms.
Jokinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mulqvist blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jokinen pushes Mulqvist back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist swings wildly with an uppercut but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mulqvist has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mulqvist tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jokinen smiles and moves away.
A head kick from Jokinen lands but Mulqvist takes it in his stride.

That's two 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 with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mulqvist thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jokinen if he has to take too many more of those.
Mulqvist avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen digs a good hook to Mulqvist's body.
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mulqvist tries to work over Jokinen's front leg with a kick but Jokinen checks it.
That kick from Jokinen tenderised Mulqvist's leg. Mulqvist is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mulqvist connects with a leg kick. Jokinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mulqvist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Ossi Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mulqvist manages to avoid it.
Jokinen stuns Mulqvist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mulqvist turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mulqvist rather than just go for the knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mulqvist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jokinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Mulqvist slams his shin into Jokinen's torso.
Jokinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mulqvist moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jokinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Mulqvist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Mulqvist lands an overhand right.

It looks like Ossi Jokinen has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Mulqvist. That's going to slow Jokinen down.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body. Mulqvist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mulqvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mulqvist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mulqvist.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.
Mulqvist bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mulqvist scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jokinen scores with a punch to the head.
Mulqvist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mulqvist doesn't manage to clinch there - Jokinen circles away.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jokinen swings widly with a right hand
and Jokinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jokinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mulqvist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen connects with a body shot.
Jokinen connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ossi Jokinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ossi Jokinen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jokinen throws a body punch but Mulqvist moves out of range.
Mulqvist walks into a jab.
Mulqvist delivers a nice body kick.
Mulqvist throws a leg kick but Jokinen checks it.
Nice body punch from Mulqvist.
Jokinen throws a head kick that half lands.
Jokinen lands a jab to Mulqvist's midsection.
Jokinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Jokinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Mulqvist. That snapped Jokinen's head back.
Jokinen throws a hook but Mulqvist blocks it.
Mulqvist catches Jokinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jokinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jokinen tries to clinch up.
Jokinen wants to land a leg kick but Mulqvist is out of range.
Mulqvist wants to land a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jokinen.
Mulqvist connects with a body shot that sends Jokinen's belly button to the back.
Mulqvist scores with a jab to the head.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Mulqvist tries to bum rush Jokinen with a series of wild strikes but Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mulqvist misses with a double jab.
Mulqvist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mulqvist misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a push kick but Mulqvist slaps the foot to one side.

Jokinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mulqvist blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mulqvist tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Mulqvist back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen scores with a shot to the side of Mulqvist's head.
Jokinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mulqvist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
Jokinen tries to work over Mulqvist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jokinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mulqvist avoids it.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Jokinen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jokinen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mulqvist in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mulqvist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Jokinen.

Mulqvist jumps into guard, dragging Jokinen to the mat.

Mulqvist is looking for a triangle but Jokinen pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Mulqvist looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jokinen has picked Mulqvist up and slammed him! Mulqvist can't keep hold of the triangle and Jokinen manages to pass to side control!
Mulqvist is trying to control Jokinen's posture but Jokinen avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but Mulqvist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mulqvist tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen avoids the attempt from Mulqvist to control.
Jokinen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mulqvist is squirming around, avoiding Jokinen's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.

A close second round but Ossi Jokinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ossi Jokinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mulqvist takes one to the side of the head.
Jokinen stuns Mulqvist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jokinen tries to bum rush Mulqvist with a series of wild strikes but Mulqvist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mulqvist throws out a powerful jab.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mulqvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Jokinen throws a series of punches but Mulqvist moves out of range.
Mulqvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Ossi Jokinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jokinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mulqvist blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Mulqvist throws a hook but Jokinen avoids it easily.
Jokinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Mulqvist counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jokinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mulqvist.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist misses with a body shot.
Mulqvist lands with a nice body kick.
Mulqvist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jokinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A jab lands there for Mulqvist.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mulqvist.
A jab from Mulqvist does it's job there.
Mulqvist takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Mulqvist has Jokinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mulqvist.
Jokinen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mulqvist misses with an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Jokinen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Jokinen.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mulqvist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
Mulqvist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen being controlled against the cage.

Mulqvist gets control of Jokinen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mulqvist will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jokinen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Mulqvist is looking for a triangle but Jokinen pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mulqvist is working hard here to advance position.
Jokinen trying to control the position but Mulqvist is working away.
Mulqvist being controlled for a moment.
Jokinen tries to stand but Mulqvist is controlling his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Jokinen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jokinen prefers to stall for the moment though.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ossi Jokinen.
Jokinen swings for the body but Mulqvist moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mulqvist scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jokinen takes a kick to the side of the head.
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 jab from Mulqvist misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harri Mulqvist clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ossi Jokinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jokinen feints and then cracks Mulqvist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mulqvist down.
Mulqvist lands a body shot.
Jokinen lands with a good body shot.
Jokinen throws a head kick that half lands.
Jokinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mulqvist.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mulqvist.
Jokinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mulqvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick and Mulqvist moves out of range easily.
Mulqvist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mulqvist lands an overhand right.
Mulqvist avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Mulqvist.
Jokinen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Mulqvist drives through and clinches with Jokinen against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mulqvist just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jokinen's brow.
Nice body punch from Jokinen - that landed with a thud.
Mulqvist is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jokinen is keeping busy.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mulqvist.
Jokinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jokinen lands with a left to the head.
Jokinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist tries to pull guard but Jokinen won't allow it.
Jokinen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
Mulqvist pushes off an throws an elbow but Jokinen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jokinen tries a knee to the head but Mulqvist blocks it.
Mulqvist lands a body shot in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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 tries to work over Mulqvist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mulqvist lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Mulqvist.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
Jokinen blocks a body shot from Mulqvist.
Jokinen lands a left hand.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Mulqvist blocks it.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mulqvist controls his hands.
Jokinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ossi Jokinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist tries to stall but Jokinen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jokinen missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Jokinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Mulqvist.
Mulqvist blocking some punches.
Mulqvist looking to stall.
Jokinen gets underhooks to prevent Mulqvist's takedown attempt.

Mulqvist gets control of Jokinen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mulqvist will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jokinen wants to stand but Mulqvist is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mulqvist looking to control.
Jokinen wanted to stand there but Mulqvist had control of the position.
Jokinen looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen trying to control but Mulqvist is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Mulqvist is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jokinen defends well.
Mulqvist is trying to control the position but Jokinen postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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 Harri Mulqvist will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ossi Jokinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mulqvist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mulqvist moves away from the strike by Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Mulqvist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Mulqvist misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mulqvist. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mulqvist thows a body kick. Jokinen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jokinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mulqvist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jokinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mulqvist gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mulqvist cracks the inside of Jokinen's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist misses with a wild body shot.
Mulqvist misses with a leg kick
and Jokinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mulqvist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jokinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mulqvist under the eye.
Mulqvist wants to land a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range.
Jokinen wants to clinch up but Mulqvist keeps it at a distance.
Jokinen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mulqvist misses with a body shot
and Jokinen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mulqvist moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen lands a nice hook to Mulqvist's body. Mulqvist takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jokinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mulqvist takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mulqvist. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mulqvist looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mulqvist avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Mulqvist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jokinen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jokinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mulqvist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jokinen can pounce on him.
Jokinen scores with a jab. Mulqvist acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mulqvist misses with a kick to the body.
Jokinen works Mulqvist's body with a nice hook.
Jokinen connects with a high kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jokinen.
Mulqvist thows a leg kick but Jokinen checks it
and Jokinen counters with an inside leg kick.
Mulqvist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jokinen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jokinen, right into the meat.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen lands a high kick!
Jokinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mulqvist.
Mulqvist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body. Mulqvist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mulqvist thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mulqvist scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good shot there by Jokinen.
Jokinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jokinen checks it well.
Mulqvist keeps the fight on the outside.
Mulqvist defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
Mulqvist slips under a jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mulqvist.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mulqvist blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jokinen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Mulqvist.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Mulqvist.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ossi Jokinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ossi Jokinen!
Ossi Jokinen is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Ossi Jokinen, 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.