PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Junior Lessard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otso Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lessard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dexter - Intruder. Jokinen has chosen E.S. Posthumus - Unstoppable as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lessard
vs
Jokinen

175 cm
27
159 lbs
22 - 4 - 0

165 cm
26
162 lbs
21 - 3 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junior Lessard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otso Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lessard lands a glancing blow to the side of Jokinen's head.
Otso Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lessard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Jokinen misses.
Lessard cracks the inside of Jokinen's front leg.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lessard's head backwards.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Lessard moved away.
Lessard checks a leg kick nicely.
Lessard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jokinen throws out the jab.
Lessard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lessard throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lessard scores with a nice strike.
Lessard takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lessard, right into the meat.
Lessard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Jokinen moves in looking to clinch but Lessard pushes him off.
No luck for Jokinen with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lessard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lessard connects with a leg kick. Jokinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jokinen looks to land a left hand but Lessard moved out of range nicely.
Lessard avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jokinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Lessard circles away.
Lessard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lessard throws a hook to the side of Jokinen's head but Jokinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Junior Lessard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lessard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lessard lands a two punch combo.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A combination from Lessard does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Jokinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lessard throws a jab but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Lessard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lessard works over Jokinen's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lessard.
Lessard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lessard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Lessard checks it.
Jokinen motions for Lessard to come forward. Jokinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Lessard's shoulder, as Lessard tries to avoid the shot.
Jokinen misses with a double jab.
Lessard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut. Lessard saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Jokinen blocks the leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a straight left.
Jokinen wants to slow Lessard down by chopping away at his legs.
Lessard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Lessard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lessard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jokinen lands a jab to the nose.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jokinen.
Junior Lessard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otso Jokinen.
Lessard digs a good hook to Jokinen's body.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Lessard with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jokinen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jokinen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lessard struggling a bit here.

Jokinen is trying to get an arm triangle but Lessard is defending well.
Lessard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lessard is looking to regain half guard here but Jokinen keeps moving and retains side control.
Lessard can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lessard stops Jokinen from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Junior Lessard will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jokinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jokinen dives in and grabs Lessard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lessard pushes down on Jokinen's head and hops out.
Lessard blocks a leg kick.
Lessard connects with a high kick.
Jokinen shoots in for a double leg but Lessard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lessard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jokinen fakes the leg kick and cracks Lessard in the body.
Jokinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lessard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jokinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lessard looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Lessard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lessard misses with a body kick.
Lessard throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lessard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lessard misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lessard moves out of range as Jokinen strikes.
Lessard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Lessard fails to land with a series of punches.
Jokinen throws a head kick that Lessard semi-blocks.
Lessard with a jab.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Lessard.
Lessard sizes up Jokinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A cross from Lessard lands.
Lessard scoring well with a low kick there.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Lessard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Lessard moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jokinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Junior Lessard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otso Jokinen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lessard tries to bum rush Jokinen with a series of wild strikes but Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jokinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Lessard circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jokinen is defended easily by Lessard.
A clash of legs there as Jokinen blocks the low kick.
Lessard looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jokinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lessard misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
Junior Lessard is winning the standup battle so far.
Lessard throws a right hand that Jokinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jokinen also avoids with ease.
Jokinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lessard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jokinen somewhat.
Jokinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Lessard tries to sprawl out of it but Jokinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lessard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lessard misses with a body kick.
Lessard scores with the left hand. Jokinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Jokinen ducks right into an uppercut from Lessard.
Lessard throws a jab but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a leg kick
and Lessard counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Lessard as he connects with a hook.
Jokinen jabs Lessard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jokinen is looking to chop away at Lessard's legs.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
Jokinen ducks right into an uppercut from Lessard.
Jokinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lessard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen defending well as Lessard loads up on a big left hand.
Lessard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lessard.
Jokinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lessard. Lessard obviously looking to wear him down.
Jokinen shoots in for a double leg but Lessard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lessard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jokinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lessard is able to avoid easily.
Lessard digs a good body shot into Jokinen's ribs.
Lessard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lessard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lessard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lessard takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Lessard avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Lessard dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lessard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen shoots in looking for a takedown but Lessard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jokinen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jokinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lessard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jokinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good leg kick by Lessard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lessard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jokinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jokinen cracks a nice hook into Lessard's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lessard.
Jokinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lessard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jokinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lessard.
Jokinen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lessard checks a leg kick.
Jokinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lessard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with a leg kick.
Lessard takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lessard scores with a nice head shot.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.

Jokinen closes the distance and clinches.
Lessard lands a hook that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
Lessard stalls.
Lessard seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Lessard prevents a body shot from Jokinen.
Lessard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
Lessard wants to stall.
Lessard can't find room to land a body shot as Jokinen controls the action.
Lessard stalling in the clinch.
Jokinen keeps control of Lessard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Jokinen.
Jokinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lessard tries to break the clinch but Jokinen is controlling the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lessard blocks a body shot from Jokinen.

Lessard breaks from the clinch.
Jokinen lands a body shot.
Jokinen misses with a kick to the body.
Lessard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lessard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lessard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lessard ducks right into an uppercut from Jokinen.
Jokinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lessard scores with a hook to the body. Jokinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Lessard.
Lessard throws a leg kick which misses Jokinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jokinen tries to avoid it.
Lessard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Jokinen moves into the clinch.
Lessard is trying to maintain a safe position but Jokinen gets an underhook and turns Lessard into the cage.
Jokinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lessard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
Lessard has had enough of the clinch but Jokinen keeps him there for the moment.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jokinen digs a right hand into Lessard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lessard's gas tank.
Lessard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jokinen blocking some punches.
Lessard working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jokinen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lessard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen is leaning against Lessard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Lessard controls the action.
Jokinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lessard backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Jokinen.
Lessard tries to stall but Jokinen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right handed body shot lands from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
Jokinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lessards head.
Lessard is trying to maintain a safe position but Jokinen gets an underhook and turns Lessard into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jokinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lessard backwards.
Lessard wants to get back to striking at distance but Jokinen won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otso Jokinen really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen moves out of range as Lessard strikes.
Jokinen tries to clinch but Lessard moves out of range.
Lessard cracks Jokinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Jokinen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jokinen is fighting to break Lessard's control of his arms but Lessard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Lessard is retaining full guard.
Lessard trying to control the position here.
Jokinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lessard is trying to keep Jokinen in close.

Junior Lessard has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The fighters circling - Lessard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lessard checks the leg kick.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lessard.
Jokinen jabs at Lessard's body.
Jokinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Lessard counters with a stiff right hand.
Jokinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lessard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jokinen somewhat.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jokinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lessard rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a nice looking combination but Lessard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jokinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lessard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lessard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lessard thuds his shin into the meat of Jokinen's side.
Lessard lands a head kick. Jokinen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jokinen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jokinen.
Lessard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Lessard with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lessard throws a hook but Jokinen avoids it easily.
Lessard scores with a body shot.
Jokinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lessard is fending him off so far but Jokinen persists. Nope, Lessard circles away and we're back to standing.
Jokinen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lessard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Junior Lessard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otso Jokinen.
Lessard misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lessard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Jokinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Lessard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lessard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Lessard. Those never looked like landing.
Lessard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big right from Jokinen misses.
Lessard connects with an inside leg kick.
Lessard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lessard with a jab.
Jokinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lessard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lessard throws a jab but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Lessard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lessard moves out of range of the leg kick from Jokinen.
Lessard throws a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
Lessard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lessard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jokinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lessard moves out of range of the leg kick from Jokinen.
Lessard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lessard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lessard defends it nicely.
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Lessard had his way with Otso Jokinen in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Lessard swinging wildly here.
Jokinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lessard moves out of range of the body kick from Jokinen.
Jokinen has a takedown stuffed.
Jokinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Lessard misses.
Lessard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jokinen 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 with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jokinen wants to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jokinen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Lessard tenderised Jokinen's leg. Jokinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jokinen falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Lessard to counter with a crisp jab.
Lessard swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Lessard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lessard misses with a low kick.
Jokinen misses with a hook. Lessard ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Lessard looks to land a right hand but Jokinen moved out of range.
Jokinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lessard counters with a stiff right hand.
Otso Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lessard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jokinen is looking to land body kicks.
Lessard thumps Jokinen with a low kick.
Jokinen throws a hook but Lessard avoids it easily.
Lessard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jokinen.
Lessard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jokinen is looking to clinch.
Lessard connects with the punch.
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen slips a jab from Lessard.
Lessard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jokinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the body
and Lessard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lessard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Lessard.
Lessard is looking to slow Jokinen down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target.
Lessard tries to land a front kick but Jokinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lessard with a nice cross.
Jokinen dodges the punch combination from Lessard.
Junior Lessard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lessard throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Lessard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a jab to the body
and Lessard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jokinen takes one to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lessard.
Lessard misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lessard misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
Jokinen tries to clinch but Lessard is having none of it.
Lessard throws a body kick that misses.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lessard staying out of range there.
Jokinen connects with a body shot.
Lessard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lessard avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen punishes Lessard's body with a nice straight punch.
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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A cross from Lessard lands.
Lessard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Junior Lessard.
I think Lessard 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:48
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Junior Lessard!
Junior Lessard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Katukauppa.com logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.