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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Otso Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinuhe Egyptian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes to the cage accompanied by E.S. Posthumus - Unstoppable. Egyptian comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Egyptian Entrance Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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162 lbs
33 - 5 - 0 |
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178 lbs
35 - 8 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otso Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinuhe Egyptian!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jokinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Egyptian's head.
Jokinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Egyptian.
Jokinen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jokinen moves nicely into side control.
Egyptian regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egyptian is looking to control Jokinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Egyptian avoid being mounted?
Egyptian tries to roll over but Jokinen keeps him under control.
Egyptian keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but Egyptian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jokinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jokinen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jokinen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Egyptian has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jokinen is thwarting Egyptian's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen looks to land a strike but Egyptian avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Egyptian is retaining full guard.
Jokinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Egyptian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Egyptian controlling Jokinen's posture.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Egyptian keeps moving.
Jokinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jokinen trying to control but Egyptian is working from the bottom.
Egyptian controlling Jokinen's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jokinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Egyptian has his hands on Jokinen's head, controlling the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sinuhe Egyptian hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jokinen tries to land a leg kick but Egyptian saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen swings widly with a right hand
and Egyptian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Jokinen looks for the body kick but Egyptian saw that one coming.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian tries to clinch but Jokinen is having none of it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Egyptian - that will leave a mark!
Jokinen throws out a leg kick but Egyptian moves out of range and Jokinen only half commits.
Jokinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
Jokinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Egyptian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jokinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Egyptian misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen throws a lazy right hand but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jokinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Jokinen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Egyptian tries to work over Jokinen's front leg with a kick but Jokinen checks it.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Jokinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Egyptian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Egyptian throws a hook but Jokinen avoids it easily.
Jokinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Jokinen blocks the body kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jokinen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Egyptian avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Egyptian.
Jokinen throws a push kick but Egyptian slaps the foot to one side.
Egyptian pushes Jokinen away with a front kick.
Egyptian throws a shot from downtown. Jokinen moves away and avoids it.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Egyptian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Egyptian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jokinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Egyptian throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Egyptian jabs at Jokinen's body.
Egyptian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen misses with a looping right.
Egyptian throws a shot to the body.
Egyptian throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Egyptian sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Egyptian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Egyptian thumps Jokinen with a low kick.
Egyptian throws a hook to the side of Jokinen's head but Jokinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Egyptian thows a body shot but no joy.
Sinuhe Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Egyptian scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egyptian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Egyptian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian scores with a shot to the body.
Egyptian checks a leg kick nicely.
Egyptian closes the distance and pushes Jokinen back into the cage.
Jokinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jokinen misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jokinen.
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Egyptian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Egyptian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Egyptian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Egyptian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jokinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen drives through and clinches with Egyptian against the cage.
Jokinen tries to work over Egyptian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Egyptian fails to land.
Egyptian struggles to land a body shot inside as Jokinen controls his hands.
Egyptian misses with some punches.
Jokinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Egyptian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
Jokinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jokinen blocking some punches.
Egyptian lands a nice uppercut.
Jokinen lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Egyptian misses with some punches.
Egyptian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jokinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
Nice body punch from Jokinen - that landed with a thud.
Egyptian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Egyptian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jokinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Egyptian throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
Jokinen moves out of range as Egyptian throws a body kick.
Egyptian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sinuhe Egyptian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Egyptian tries to stall but Jokinen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Egyptian tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Egyptian back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sinuhe Egyptian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jokinen tries to clinch up.
Egyptian lands a nice hook to Jokinen's body. Jokinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Egyptian tries to land a front kick but Jokinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jokinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Otso Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen is looking to wear down Egyptian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A head kick misses from Egyptian.
Egyptian is looking to slow Jokinen down with leg kicks.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jokinen punishes Egyptian's body with a nice straight punch.
Jokinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Egyptian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jokinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Egyptian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Jokinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Egyptian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jokinen throws a nice head kick!
Egyptian tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Egyptian connects with a single shot there.
Jokinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Egyptian tries to sprawl out of it but Jokinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Egyptian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Egyptian.
Jokinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Egyptian throws the left hand but Jokinen avoids the punch easily.
Jokinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Egyptian.
Egyptian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian wants to slow Jokinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Egyptian swats away the attempt to clinch by Jokinen.
Jokinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch but Jokinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jokinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Egyptian blocks the low kick.
Jokinen misses with a body kick.
Jokinen tries to work over Egyptian's front leg with a kick but Egyptian checks it.
Egyptian misses with a body kick.
Egyptian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jokinen is looking to clinch.
Jokinen misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen looks to land a body kick but Egyptian moved away.
Egyptian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
Egyptian lands an overhand right.
Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Egyptian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jokinen.
Jokinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Egyptian circles away.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Egyptian closes the distance and clinches.
Egyptian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen is leaning against Egyptian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four 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!
Egyptian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jokinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Egyptian.
A right hook to the body lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Egyptian controls the action.
Jokinen presses Egyptian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Egyptian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen lands a body punch.
Jokinen blocking some punches.
Jokinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jokinen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Egyptian manages to break the clinch.
Jokinen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Egyptian manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Jokinen clearly takes that round.
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 lands a nice hook to Egyptian's body. Egyptian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jokinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Egyptian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Egyptian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Egyptian.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick from Egyptian.
Jokinen tries to clinch up but Egyptian circles away and keeps his distance.
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jokinen throws out the jab.
Jokinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Egyptian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jokinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Egyptian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Egyptian pushes Jokinen away with a front kick.
Egyptian cracks Jokinen with an open hand slap.
Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Egyptian misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jokinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Egyptian.
Egyptian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Egyptian takes one to the chin there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Egyptian. That's going to slow Jokinen down.
Jokinen misses with a body kick.
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jokinen misses with a two punch combination.
Egyptian moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jokinen as Egyptian tries to tie him up.
Egyptian misses with the head strike.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but Jokinen blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jokinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Egyptian is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Egyptian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
Egyptian taking a breather.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Egyptian misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Egyptian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Egyptian's elbow.
Egyptian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Egyptian defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Jokinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Egyptian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jokinen.
Jokinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen lands a jab to Egyptian's midsection.
Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Egyptian's shoulder, as Egyptian tries to avoid the shot.
Jokinen connects with a crisp jab.
Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egyptian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jokinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Egyptian connects with a leg kick. Jokinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big left from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Egyptian was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
A punch combination from Jokinen misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian rushes Jokinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jokinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
A shot in the inside from Jokinen.
Egyptian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jokinen misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Egyptian.
Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Egyptian blocks it.
Egyptian slowing the pace effectively.
Egyptian is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Jokinen on the inside.
Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Egyptian blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Jokinen had his way with Sinuhe Egyptian in that round.
That's time! Jokinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jokinen misses with a low kick as Egyptian jumps back.
Egyptian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jokinen throws a hook but Egyptian blocks it.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Egyptian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Jokinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Egyptian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jokinen has time to react.
Jab, jab by Egyptian - just one landing.
Jokinen works Egyptian's body with a nice hook.
Jokinen throws a wild body kick that Egyptian sees coming a mile off.
Egyptian scores with a nice body kick.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick from Egyptian.
A good leg kick by Egyptian.
Jokinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egyptian defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Egyptian catches Jokinen right on the button with a cross.
Jokinen misses with a looping left.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Egyptian - just one landing.
Jokinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jokinen connects with a body shot that sends Egyptian's belly button to the back.
Egyptian throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Jokinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jokinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jokinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jokinen gets a clinch.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Egyptian controls his hands.
Sinuhe Egyptian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Otso Jokinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Egyptian blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Egyptian on the inside.
Nice body punch from Jokinen - that landed with a thud.
Egyptian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jokinen is keeping busy.
Jokinen blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otso Jokinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Egyptian throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Egyptian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jokinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian is trying to maintain a safe position but Jokinen gets an underhook and turns Egyptian into the cage.
Jokinen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Egyptian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Egyptian blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Egyptian fails to land.
Jokinen takes a shot to the head.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with the head strike.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian throws a head punch that misses.
Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Egyptian manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to clinch.
Egyptian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Egyptian throws a head kick that Jokinen semi-blocks.
Jokinen cracks Egyptian with a right hand to the side of the head.
Egyptian walks into a left hand.
Egyptian has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Egyptian lands a really nice looking cross but Jokinen seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egyptian doesn't manage to clinch there - Jokinen circles away.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Egyptian lands an overhand right.
Jokinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Egyptian throws a wild body kick that Jokinen sees coming a mile off.
Egyptian ducks right into an uppercut from Jokinen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sinuhe Egyptian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jokinen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otso Jokinen!
During a confident post fight interview, Otso Jokinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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