PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Voitto Vekkiotsamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harri Mulqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harri Mulqvist has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Vekkiotsamo
vs
Mulqvist

187 cm
21
209 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

187 cm
22
212 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Voitto Vekkiotsamo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Mulqvist!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulqvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vekkiotsamo.
Mulqvist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mulqvist throws out a leg kick but Vekkiotsamo moves out of range and Mulqvist only half commits.
A big right from Mulqvist misses.
Vekkiotsamo lands a nice looking body shot.
Vekkiotsamo throws a body punch but Mulqvist moves out of range.
Mulqvist throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vekkiotsamo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vekkiotsamo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mulqvist.
Mulqvist keeps the fight on the outside.
Vekkiotsamo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mulqvist tries to clinch up.
Vekkiotsamo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mulqvist's head.
Mulqvist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vekkiotsamo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mulqvist looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vekkiotsamo lands a knee to the body.
Mulqvist looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vekkiotsamo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mulqvist backwards.
Vekkiotsamo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mulqvist backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vekkiotsamo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo lands an elbow inside.
Vekkiotsamo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mulqvist or not.
Vekkiotsamo scores with a hook to the body.
Vekkiotsamo scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Harri Mulqvist has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vekkiotsamo.
A right handed body shot lands from Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo scores with a hook to the body.
Vekkiotsamo lands a good knee to the midsection. Mulqvist won't want to take too many of those.
Vekkiotsamo is working Mulqvist over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vekkiotsamo is working Mulqvist over against the cage.
Vekkiotsamo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mulqvist or not.
Vekkiotsamo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vekkiotsamo working Mulqvist over with knees to the body.
Vekkiotsamo gets through Mulqvist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vekkiotsamo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vekkiotsamo lands a good knee to the midsection. Mulqvist won't want to take too many of those.
Vekkiotsamo cracks Mulqvist with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo lands a shoulder strike.
Vekkiotsamo scores with a shot to the side of Mulqvist's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vekkiotsamo crunches a lovely knee into Mulqvist's ribcage.
Vekkiotsamo scores a nice knee to the body.
Vekkiotsamo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vekkiotsamo pushes Mulqvist back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vekkiotsamo scores a nice knee to the body.
Vekkiotsamo cracks Mulqvist with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo lands a nice elbow.
Vekkiotsamo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mulqvist lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vekkiotsamo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vekkiotsamo is working Mulqvist over against the cage.
Vekkiotsamo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mulqvist avoids it.
Vekkiotsamo lands a left hand.
Vekkiotsamo presses Mulqvist against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mulqvist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vekkiotsamo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mulqvist is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vekkiotsamo trying to land knees to the body.
Mulqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Vekkiotsamo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vekkiotsamo.
Mulqvist manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vekkiotsamo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mulqvist backwards.
Mulqvist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vekkiotsamo digs a right hand underneath Mulqvist's ribcage. Mulqvist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Vekkiotsamo - that landed with a thud.
Vekkiotsamo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Vekkiotsamo as the two fighters clinch.
Mulqvist lands a nice elbow.
Vekkiotsamo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vekkiotsamo lands a body punch.
Vekkiotsamo takes a shot to the head.
Vekkiotsamo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mulqvists head.
Vekkiotsamo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vekkiotsamo lands a body shot.
Vekkiotsamo missing with knees to the body.
Vekkiotsamo misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vekkiotsamo scores with a hook to the body.
Vekkiotsamo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vekkiotsamo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vekkiotsamo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vekkiotsamo.
Mulqvist throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Vekkiotsamo.
Mulqvist lands with a light punch inside.
Mulqvist pushes off an throws an elbow but Vekkiotsamo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mulqvist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vekkiotsamo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vekkiotsamo throws a head punch that misses.
Vekkiotsamo looking to throw knees to the head but Mulqvist is blocking nicely.
Mulqvist taking a breather.
Vekkiotsamo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mulqvist controlling the action here for a moment.
Vekkiotsamo missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mulqvist wants a takedown but no success here.
Vekkiotsamo lands with a left to the head.
Mulqvist trying to control the position but instead, Vekkiotsamo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mulqvist into the cage.
Vekkiotsamo gets through Mulqvist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Voitto Vekkiotsamo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harri Mulqvist's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mulqvist misses with a straight right.
Vekkiotsamo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mulqvist can do to turn this around?
Vekkiotsamo thows a body kick. Mulqvist tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mulqvist throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vekkiotsamo counters with a good, hard body kick but Mulqvist shrugs it off.
Vekkiotsamo throws a head kick but Mulqvist moves out of range.
Mulqvist circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mulqvist counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mulqvist throws a low kick, looking for Vekkiotsamo's leg but Vekkiotsamo calmly moves out of range.

Vekkiotsamo moves into range and clinches up with Mulqvist.
Vekkiotsamo scores with a hook to the body.
Vekkiotsamo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mulqvist's defenses.
A short body shot lands from Vekkiotsamo as the two fighters clinch.
Vekkiotsamo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mulqvist backwards.
Vekkiotsamo lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vekkiotsamo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mulqvists head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vekkiotsamo lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo pushes Mulqvist back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mulqvist misses with an elbow over the top.
Vekkiotsamo cracks Mulqvist with a nice body shot.
Vekkiotsamo scores with a hook to the body.
Vekkiotsamo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mulqvist or not.
Vekkiotsamo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vekkiotsamo.
A short right from Vekkiotsamo on the inside.
Vekkiotsamo scores with a knee to the head.
Vekkiotsamo lands an elbow inside.
Vekkiotsamo pushes Mulqvist back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vekkiotsamo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vekkiotsamo blocks an uppercut.
Mulqvist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mulqvist misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mulqvist fails to land.
Mulqvist with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mulqvist backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vekkiotsamo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vekkiotsamo scores with a shoulder strike.
Vekkiotsamo is stalling here.
Mulqvist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vekkiotsamo lands with a right to the head.
Mulqvist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Mulqvist tightens his grip and picks Vekkiotsamo up, before dumping him to the ground. Vekkiotsamo manages to land in guard.
Vekkiotsamo wants to stand up but Mulqvist is controlling him.

Mulqvist drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vekkiotsamo dives on top into guard.

Mulqvist is looking for a triangle but Vekkiotsamo pushes his legs off easily.
Mulqvist wants to improve his position but instead Vekkiotsamo has moved into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist has a hand on Vekkiotsamo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Vekkiotsamo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Mulqvist really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mulqvist is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vekkiotsamo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vekkiotsamo prevents Mulqvist from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vekkiotsamo controlling from the full mount.
Mulqvist is looking to improve his position but Vekkiotsamo isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Voitto Vekkiotsamo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harri Mulqvist's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mulqvist swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Vekkiotsamo to counter with a crisp jab.
Mulqvist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vekkiotsamo. Vekkiotsamo obviously looking to wear him down.
Vekkiotsamo throws the left hand but Mulqvist avoids the punch easily.
Vekkiotsamo stuns Mulqvist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vekkiotsamo misses with a hook.
Vekkiotsamo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Vekkiotsamo closes the distance and clinches.
Vekkiotsamo lands an elbow just above Mulqvist 's eye.
Vekkiotsamo tries a knee to the head but Mulqvist blocks it.
Vekkiotsamo missing with knees to the body.
Vekkiotsamo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vekkiotsamo digs a right hand into Mulqvist's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mulqvist's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vekkiotsamo obliges.
Vekkiotsamo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vekkiotsamo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mulqvist blocks it with crossed arms.
Vekkiotsamo landing knees to the head.
A short uppercut from Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo lands an elbow that stopped Mulqvist in his tracks for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mulqvist backwards.
Mulqvist lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mulqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
Vekkiotsamo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mulqvist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Vekkiotsamo.
Mulqvist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vekkiotsamo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vekkiotsamo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vekkiotsamo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mulqvist looking to slow down the pace here.
Vekkiotsamo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vekkiotsamo presses Mulqvist against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo is leaning against Mulqvist and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vekkiotsamo gets through Mulqvist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vekkiotsamo lands with a light punch inside.
Mulqvist takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Vekkiotsamo.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mulqvist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vekkiotsamo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vekkiotsamo lands a nice shot to the body.
Vekkiotsamo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vekkiotsamo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vekkiotsamo lands an elbow inside that Mulqvist shrugs off.
Mulqvist misses with an elbow strike.
Vekkiotsamo cracks Mulqvist with a nice body shot.
Vekkiotsamo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vekkiotsamo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mulqvist tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vekkiotsamo lands an uppercut.
Voitto Vekkiotsamo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mulqvist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vekkiotsamo blocks an uppercut.
Mulqvist throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mulqvist is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vekkiotsamo lands a knee to the body.
Harri Mulqvist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist tries to stall but Vekkiotsamo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vekkiotsamo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mulqvist manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mulqvist trying to control the position but instead, Vekkiotsamo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mulqvist into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mulqvist.
Vekkiotsamo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vekkiotsamo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vekkiotsamo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right handed body shot lands from Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mulqvist pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vekkiotsamo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mulqvist misses with some punches.
Vekkiotsamo cracks Mulqvist with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Mulqvist fails to land.
Mulqvist pushes off an throws an elbow but Vekkiotsamo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vekkiotsamo lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vekkiotsamo.
Vekkiotsamo scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vekkiotsamo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Voitto Vekkiotsamo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vekkiotsamo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Voitto Vekkiotsamo!