PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Otso Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kale Kummola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes to the cage accompanied by E.S. Posthumus - Unstoppable. Kummola is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eternal Tears of Sorrow - Sakura No Rei. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jokinen
vs
Kummola

165 cm
37
165 lbs
61 - 14 - 0

168 cm
28
155 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
KO power

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

Perkele!

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 61 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otso Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kale Kummola!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Kummola decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jokinen's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jokinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jokinen, not yet.
Kummola slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kummola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kummola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jokinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kummola is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokinen has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kummola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kummola trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kummola.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen seems keen to control Kummola's posture.
Kummola throws a big right hand that misses.
Kummola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kummola throws a big right hand that misses.
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jokinen 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.
Kummola looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kummola scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kummola is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokinen has wrist control.
Kummola looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen controls from within his opponent's guard.

Kummola is looking for a triangle but Jokinen pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Jokinen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kummola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kummola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kummola is trying to control the position but Jokinen postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kummola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kummola trying to control the position.

Kummola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jokinen advances to half guard.
Jokinen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kummola 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!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kummola scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The referee is taking a good look at Jokinen as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kummola!
Kummola connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Jokinen to escape the position.
Jokinen covering up well under a series of strikes from Kummola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kummola misses with punches from the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kummola misses with punches from the back.
Kummola throwing damaging strikes from the back! Jokinen could be in trouble here!
Jokinen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kale Kummola dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kummola connects with a solid leg kick.
Jokinen throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Kummola counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kummola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jokinen is trying is best to control the position here.
Jokinen trying to hold on to Kummola's head to control him but Kummola postures up.
Jokinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kummola won't allow Jokinen to sweep him here.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Kummola from controlling successfully.
Jokinen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kummola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola throws a big elbow that misses.
Kummola pushes down on Jokinen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jokinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kummola.
Kummola landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kale Kummola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kummola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jokinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kummola slips a nice elbow through Jokinen's hands, connecting with Jokinen's forehead.
Jokinen is not content to let Kummola control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kummola looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jokinen manages to get to full guard.
Kummola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kummola throws a big elbow that misses.
Jokinen wants to sweep here but Kummola controlling him for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen has control of Kummola's left arm, preventing Kummola from doing any damage.
Kummola wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen controls Kummola momentarily but Kummola frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kummola wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kummola throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kummola misses with a body shot.
Jokinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kummola.
Jokinen lands a really nice looking cross but Kummola seems unphased.
Jokinen throws a push kick but Kummola slaps the foot to one side.
Kummola throws a series of punches but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kummola connects with a solid leg kick.
Otso Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
Kummola connects with a high kick.
Kummola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jokinen's head backwards.
Jokinen throws a leg kick that misses.
A left lands for Jokinen.
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kummola.
Kummola throws a low kick, looking for Jokinen's leg but Jokinen calmly moves out of range.
Jokinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Kummola misses with a low kick.
Kummola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A cross from Kummola lands.
Good leg kick by Jokinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jokinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kummola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jokinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kale Kummola 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!

A low kick from Kummola is predictable there

and Jokinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kummola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Kummola is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jokinen rolls with it to try and escape but Kummola cranks on the arm and Jokinen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kale Kummola!
Kale Kummola decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.