PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harri Mulqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aarne Juutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juutilainen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Legenda - Cohorts Of Demons kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mulqvist
vs
Juutilainen

187 cm
28
212 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

188 cm
26
205 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Mulqvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aarne Juutilainen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulqvist shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Juutilainen pinned against the cage. Juutilainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Juutilainen throws a shot to the body.
Juutilainen wants to clinch up but Mulqvist keeps it at a distance.
Juutilainen digs a good body shot into Mulqvist's ribs.
Mulqvist takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Juutilainen lands a head shot.
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!
Nice shot lands for Juutilainen.
Juutilainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist misses with a low kick.
Mulqvist throws a body punch but Juutilainen moves out of range.
Juutilainen misses the shot to the body.
Juutilainen throws out a loose jab but Mulqvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juutilainen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Aarne Juutilainen has been cut.
Juutilainen thows a body shot but no joy.
Juutilainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Mulqvist is just out of range.
Juutilainen misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen misses with a body shot.
Juutilainen misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Mulqvist coming out on top.
Mulqvist slips a straight right by Juutilainen.
Mulqvist avoids the body shot from Juutilainen.
Mulqvist scores with a leg kick.
Mulqvist moves out of range as Juutilainen strikes.
Juutilainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Juutilainen misses the shot to the body.
Mulqvist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Juutilainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mulqvist.
Mulqvist works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Juutilainen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mulqvist scores with a push kick.
Mulqvist 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.
Mulqvist lands with a shot to the body.
Juutilainen looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Juutilainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mulqvist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen lands a jab-cross combination.

Mulqvist decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Juutilainen taking some punishment here, with Mulqvist in his half guard.
Mulqvist controlling the action here.

Mulqvist is looking for a kimura here.
Juutilainen manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen wants to sweep here but Mulqvist controlling him for the moment.

Juutilainen has his foot on Mulqvist's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mulqvist works his way back into a safe position though.
Mulqvist stands up over Juutilainen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mulqvist trying to control but Juutilainen is working from the bottom.
Juutilainen looking to control.
Juutilainen keeping moving, preventing Mulqvist from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen managing to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Harri Mulqvist wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Juutilainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mulqvist moves away.
Mulqvist walks into a left hand.
Juutilainen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mulqvist rather than just go for the knockout.
Mulqvist moves into range and connects with a jab.
Juutilainen misses with a hook. Mulqvist ducked under it nicely.
Aarne Juutilainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mulqvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juutilainen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mulqvist throws a solid leg kick but Juutilainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mulqvist.
Juutilainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mulqvist. Mulqvist circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mulqvist throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mulqvist fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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 Harri Mulqvist will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aarne Juutilainen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mulqvist looks to land a right hand but Juutilainen moved out of range.
Mulqvist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Juutilainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mulqvist's corner calls for a 1-2. Mulqvist obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Juutilainen finds it's way through Mulqvist's defenses.
Aarne Juutilainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mulqvist lands a leg kick that knocks Juutilainen off balance momentarily.
Mulqvist fails with a takedown attempt.
Mulqvist thumps Juutilainen with a low kick.
Juutilainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mulqvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Juutilainen.
Mulqvist slips under a jab.
Juutilainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mulqvist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juutilainen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juutilainen throws a looping overhand right but Mulqvist ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mulqvist at a distance.
Juutilainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mulqvist shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Juutilainen pinned against the cage. Juutilainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Juutilainen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mulqvist counters with a nice body shot.
Mulqvist ducks under a wild hook from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen works Mulqvist's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Mulqvist.
Juutilainen throws an overhand right that lands on Mulqvist's shoulder, as Mulqvist tries to avoid the shot.
Juutilainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juutilainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mulqvist.
A swing and a miss from Juutilainen.
Mulqvist lands a nice looking kick to the body. Juutilainen takes a step back to recover.
Juutilainen is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mulqvist lands a right hook to the body.
Mulqvist throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mulqvist cracks Juutilainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mulqvist closes the distance and clinches up with Juutilainen, looking for a takedown. Mulqvist pushes Juutilainen against the cage but Juutilainen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harri Mulqvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mulqvist lands a nice looking body shot.
Mulqvist scores with a jab to the body.
Mulqvist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Juutilainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Juutilainen walks into a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Juutilainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mulqvist lands a head shot.
Mulqvist lands a slapping body shot.
Mulqvist ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Mulqvist dives in and scores a takedown into Juutilainen's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist wants to control from the top but Juutilainen keeps moving.
Mulqvist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mulqvist is pushing down on Juutilainen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Juutilainen is fighting to maintain full guard but Mulqvist has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mulqvist landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Juutilainen is looking to control Mulqvist's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juutilainen avoid being mounted?
Juutilainen taking some punishment here, with Mulqvist in his half guard.
Juutilainen won't allow Mulqvist to pass to mount.
Mulqvist prevents Juutilainen from improving his position.
Harri Mulqvist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mulqvist is keen to just control but Juutilainen is a slippery customer.
Mulqvist has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen trying to control from the bottom.

Mulqvist is looking for a kimura but Juutilainen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mulqvist to get the leverage.
Mulqvist is keen to just control but Juutilainen is a slippery customer.
Juutilainen gets back to full guard.
Mulqvist looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mulqvist scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Juutilainen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Juutilainen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mulqvist's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harri Mulqvist dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aarne Juutilainen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Juutilainen misses the shot to the body.
Juutilainen stuffs the takedown.
No joy there for Mulqvist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Juutilainen takes a swing at Mulqvist's ribcage but misses.
Mulqvist connects with the punch.
Juutilainen misses with a body shot.
Juutilainen swings widly with a right hand
and Mulqvist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mulqvist will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sloppy strikes from Mulqvist. Those never looked like landing.
Mulqvist tries to work over Juutilainen's front leg with a kick but Juutilainen checks it.
Juutilainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mulqvist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Juutilainen - just one landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Juutilainen.
Good shot there by Mulqvist.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Juutilainen sprawls well. Juutilainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mulqvist gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harri Mulqvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mulqvist turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Juutilainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mulqvists jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mulqvist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen misses the shot to the body.
Juutilainen throws a lazy right hand but Mulqvist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Juutilainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mulqvist under the eye.
Juutilainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mulqvist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mulqvist staying out of range there.
Juutilainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mulqvist.
Juutilainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Juutilainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Aarne Juutilainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist 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!
Mulqvist 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.
Juutilainen misses with an uppercut.
Juutilainen misses with a body punch
enabling Mulqvist to counter with a crisp jab.
Juutilainen loads up on a big right hand but Mulqvist slips the punch.
Mulqvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harri Mulqvist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Juutilainen shoots in looking for a takedown but Mulqvist manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juutilainen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mulqvist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Juutilainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Mulqvist bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Juutilainen's head backwards.
A jab from Mulqvist does it's job there.
Mulqvist connects with a high kick.
Mulqvist throws a low kick but Juutilainen moves out of range easily.
Juutilainen thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Juutilainen lands with a shot to the body.
Juutilainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mulqvist scores with a jab. Juutilainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Juutilainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mulqvist misses with a two punch combination.
Juutilainen throws out a loose jab but Mulqvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juutilainen dips to his left and cracks Mulqvist with an uppercut!
Mulqvist scoring well with a low kick there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mulqvist - that will leave a mark!
Juutilainen blocks the body kick.
Mulqvist scores with a decent looking hook.
Mulqvist throws a leg kick but Juutilainen moved away.
Juutilainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Juutilainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen looks to land a right hand but Mulqvist moved out of range.
Juutilainen misses the shot to the body.
Juutilainen swings widly with a right hand
and Mulqvist makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Juutilainen really felt that one!
Juutilainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Mulqvist.
Juutilainen misses the shot to the body.
Mulqvist's jab looks to have found its range, popping Juutilainen under the eye.
Juutilainen throws the left hand but Mulqvist avoids the punch easily.
Juutilainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mulqvist counters with an outside leg kick.
Juutilainen slips a jab and a cross from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mulqvist lands with a nice body kick.
Juutilainen moves out of range of the body kick.
Juutilainen misses with a right hand
and Mulqvist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

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 Harri Mulqvist.
Well Mulqvist has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28

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