PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Otso Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes into the arena with E.S. Posthumus - Unstoppable blaring out of the sound system. Dawkins has chosen Prong - Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Jokinen
vs
Dawkins

165 cm
34
155 lbs
53 - 9 - 0

170 cm
34
159 lbs
31 - 15 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 53 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otso Jokinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Dawkins!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Jokinen.
Dawkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jokinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Jokinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dawkins throws a leg kick
and Jokinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dawkins lands a nice shot that snaps Jokinen's head back.
Jokinen misses with a right hand

and Dawkins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dawkins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jokinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dawkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dawkins wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jokinen is on top in guard.
Jokinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Dawkins keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Dawkins 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.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dawkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen stopping the sweep attempt from Dawkins.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen trying to control but Dawkins is working from the bottom.

Dawkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jokinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jokinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jokinen throws a big right hand that misses.

Dawkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jokinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jokinen trying to control but Dawkins is working from the bottom.
Jokinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawkins wants to sweep but no luck.

Dawkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jokinen defends it easily.
Dawkins keeping full guard, as Jokinen tries to pass.
Our spies down at at The Original Nemesis Gym inform us that Dawkins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dawkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jokinen is aware though and is defending well.

Dawkins has his foot on Jokinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jokinen works his way back into a safe position though.

Dawkins working for a triangle but Jokinen defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Dawkins keeps moving.
Jokinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jokinen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jokinen is pushing down on Dawkins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dawkins is fighting to maintain full guard but Jokinen has managed to sneak the leg through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jokinen lands a nice short elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dawkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dawkins.
Dawkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Jokinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 Otso Jokinen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dawkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dawkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jokinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dawkins throws a leg kick which misses Jokinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jokinen tries to avoid it.
Jokinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jokinen.
Dawkins throws an off balance right hand
and Jokinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dawkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dawkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Dawkins misses
and Jokinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown but Jokinen shows good takedown defense.
Dawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dawkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jokinen throws a series of punches but Dawkins moves out of range.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Dawkins is just out of range.
Jokinen misses with a body kick.
Dawkins delivers a nice body kick.
Otso Jokinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Dawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen lands a really nice looking cross but Dawkins seems unphased.
A good leg kick by Dawkins.
Jokinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jokinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jokinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Dawkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown but Jokinen shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a low kick but Dawkins moves out of range easily.
Dawkins lands with a kick to the temple. Jokinen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dawkins throws a low kick, looking for Jokinen's leg but Jokinen calmly moves out of range.
Dawkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen throws a hook but Dawkins avoids it easily.
Richard Dawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen works Dawkins's body with a nice hook.
Dawkins throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dawkins's head backwards.
Jokinen throws a front kick aimed at Dawkins's knee but Dawkins avoids it well.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen throws a body kick that misses.
Otso Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is looking to slow Dawkins down with leg kicks.
Dawkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dawkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Dawkins does no damage.
Dawkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Jokinen.
Dawkins throws a looping overhand right but Jokinen ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Dawkins.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Dawkins moved away.
Dawkins lands with a slapping head kick.
Jokinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jokinen with a jab.

Jokinen closes the distance and pushes Dawkins back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen just leaning against Dawkins, taking a breather.
Dawkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike.
Jokinen tries to stall but Dawkins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dawkins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jokinen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Otso Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Dawkins.
Come on Jokinen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jokinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jokinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jokinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dawkins or not.
Dawkins tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Dawkins back against the cage.
A short left from Jokinen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dawkins is trying to drag Jokinen to the mat but Jokinen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jokinen looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Richard Dawkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A head kick misses from Jokinen.
Dawkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Dawkins. Beautiful body shot.
Jokinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dawkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Dawkins misses with a straight left.
Dawkins throws a shot from downtown. Jokinen moves away and avoids it.
Dawkins connects with a jab.
Dawkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jokinen on the side of the head.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dawkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawkins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jokinen.
Dawkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dawkins moves away from the strike by Jokinen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Jokinen misses with a straight left.
Dawkins throws a solid leg kick but Jokinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dawkins.
Dawkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Dawkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jokinen avoids the head kick by Dawkins.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Dawkins moved away.
Jokinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jokinen throws out a powerful jab.
Dawkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen.
Dawkins thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen lands a right hook to the body.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Dawkins checks it.
Jokinen swings for the body but Dawkins moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawkins misses with a body shot.
Dawkins scores with a nice right hand.
Jokinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dawkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dawkins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jokinen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dawkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jokinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Dawkins misses.
Jokinen staying out of range there.
Dawkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen tries to clinch there but Dawkins circles away.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Dawkins misses with a wild combination.
Jokinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dawkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dawkins looks to land a combination but Jokinen avoids it well.
Dawkins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jokinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dawkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawkins.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Dawkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jokinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Dawkins is rocked!
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!
Dawkins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dawkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Jokinen finish him?
Jokinen lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Otso Jokinen!
Otso Jokinen retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Otso Jokinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.