PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Husky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ode Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ode Jokinen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Husky
vs
Jokinen

150 cm
24
147 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

163 cm
26
150 lbs
10 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

Spartan Nutrition
KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Konrad Husky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Ode Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Husky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jokinen throws out the jab.

Husky closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Husky throwing shots but Jokinen is blocking nicely.
Jokinen is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Husky has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jokinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Husky forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Husky prevents Jokinen from improving his position.
Jokinen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jokinen wants to sweep here but Husky controlling him for the moment.
Jokinen wants to hit a switch here but Husky passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jokinen there!
Jokinen is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jokinen wants to get back to full guard.
Husky is thwarting Jokinen's attempts to control the position.
Jokinen is pressing down on Husky's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jokinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Husky looking to pass the guard.
Jokinen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Husky puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jokinen moves into full guard.
Jokinen wants to sweep here but Husky controlling him for the moment.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jokinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Husky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jokinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jokinen's back!
The referee is taking a good look at Jokinen as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Husky!
Jokinen tries to break free.
Husky is trying to stick to Jokinen's back but Jokinen is turning into Husky. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Husky's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jokinen.
Husky might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Husky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jokinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Husky is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen trying to control but Husky is working from the bottom.
Jokinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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 Konrad Husky will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jokinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Husky shoots in looking for a takedown. Jokinen tries to sprawl out of it but Husky 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 dives in and scores a takedown into Husky's guard.
Jokinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Husky can't keep his opponent in guard - Jokinen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jokinen prevents Husky from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Husky works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jokinen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jokinen stopping the sweep attempt from Husky.
Ode Jokinen has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen trying to control but Husky is working from the bottom.

Husky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jokinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jokinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jokinen stopping the sweep attempt from Husky.
Jokinen postures up and lands a big shot to Husky's brow.
Jokinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Husky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jokinen stopping the sweep attempt from Husky.
Jokinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Husky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Husky tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Husky keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Jokinen with a nice head shot there.
Jokinen lands a couple of digs.
Jokinen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Husky tries to control but Jokinen manages to take his back.
Our spies down at at Team Anarchy MMA inform us that Jokinen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Husky is really stuck here.
Husky grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Jokinen is landing with strikes from the back.
Jokinen lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jokinen is landing with strikes. Husky can't take much more of this.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Husky is trying to remain composed but Jokinen is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Jokinen tries to keep control of the position but Husky is staying busy.
Jokinen lands punches and elbows.
Husky is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jokinen is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Husky. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Husky tries to escape the position.
Husky is working hard here to advance position.
Jokinen scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Jokinen is hanging on to Husky's back as he tries to escape.
Jokinen is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Jokinen gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Jokinen gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Jokinen apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Husky throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Jokinen looks to throw the jab but Husky is out of range.
Jokinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck for Husky with that takedown attempt.
Jokinen lands a leg kick that knocks Husky off balance momentarily.
Husky is looking to clinch but Jokinen is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Husky. That did some damage!

Jokinen rushes Husky and presses him up against the cage.
Husky misses with a punch to the body.
Husky presses Jokinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Husky struggles to land a body shot inside as Jokinen controls his hands.
Jokinen tries to work over Husky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ode Jokinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Husky lands with a slapping head kick.
Jokinen throws a low kick but Husky moves out of range easily.
Jokinen lands with a nice body punch.
Jokinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Husky moves out of range of the strikes.
Husky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen shoots in and drives through. Husky sprawls well.
A head kick from Jokinen lands but Husky takes it in his stride.
Husky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Husky's shoulder, as Husky tries to avoid the shot.
Husky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Husky scores with a kick to the midsection.
Husky throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Husky looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Husky fails with a takedown attempt.
Husky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jokinen lands with a nice body punch.
Jokinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Husky. That did some damage!
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Husky is looking to counter with a body kick.
Husky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jokinen circles away.
Jokinen avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jokinen lands with a cross.
Husky throws a body shot but no joy.

Jokinen darts in and clinches Husky up against the cage.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
Husky goes for a takedown attempt but Jokinen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konrad Husky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Husky throws a push kick but Jokinen slaps the foot to one side.
Jokinen throws a poor cross that misses

and Husky counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Husky.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Husky prevents Jokinen from breaking the clinch.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Husky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Husky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen tries to throw a body punch but Husky avoids it by throwing Jokinen back against the cage.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Husky controls the action.
Jokinen slows down the pace here.
Jokinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jokinen pushes Husky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Husky has a couple of punches blocked by Jokinen.
Husky blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
Husky is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jokinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Husky misses with some punches.

Husky is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jokinen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Husky to the mat. Husky regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jokinen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jokinen preventing the sweep.
Jokinen landing with the ground and pound.
Husky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jokinen's guard.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen wants to improve his position but instead Husky has moved into half guard.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep. Husky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ode Jokinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jokinen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ode Jokinen!
A victorious Ode Jokinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.