PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Runar Soegaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siegfried Keskimulkku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soegaard comes to the cage accompanied by Final countdown. Siegfried Keskimulkku acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Soegaard
vs
Keskimulkku

187 cm
26
199 lbs
8 - 2 - 1

190 cm
23
202 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients
{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Runar Soegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Siegfried Keskimulkku!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keskimulkku has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Soegaard throws a sloppy head kick and Keskimulkku moves out of range easily.
Keskimulkku misses with a head kick.
Keskimulkku lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A leg kick checked by Keskimulkku.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soegaard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soegaard missing with a left hand there. Keskimulkku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soegaard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Keskimulkku as Soegaard shoots in.
Runar Soegaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keskimulkku tries to clinch up.
Keskimulkku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Keskimulkku moves into the clinch successfully.
Soegaard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keskimulkku blocks it with crossed arms.
Soegaard blocks an elbow strike from Keskimulkku.
Keskimulkku stalls.
Soegaard misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Keskimulkku - that landed with a thud.
Keskimulkku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Keskimulkku.
Keskimulkku unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Soegaard is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Keskimulkku.
Keskimulkku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Keskimulkku scores with a knee to the head.
Keskimulkku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soegaard backwards.
Keskimulkku lands a shoulder strike.
Soegaard takes a knee to the side of the body.
Keskimulkku landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keskimulkku lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Keskimulkku.
Keskimulkku lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Keskimulkku.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku controlling the action here for a moment.
Keskimulkku using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Keskimulkku landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Keskimulkku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keskimulkku scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keskimulkku content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Keskimulkku lands a shot to the body.
Keskimulkku lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Keskimulkku with a knee to the head.
Keskimulkku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Keskimulkku scores a nice knee to the body.
Soegaard takes an elbow to the temple.
Soegaard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Keskimulkku pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Runar Soegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keskimulkku darts in trying to clinch

and Soegaard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Keskimulkku will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Soegaard up against the cage.
Soegaard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keskimulkku blocks it with crossed arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku looking to throw knees to the head but Soegaard is blocking nicely.
Soegaard tries to break free but Keskimulkku pushes him back against the cage.
Keskimulkku unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Keskimulkku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keskimulkku stalls.
Soegaard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Keskimulkku pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Soegaard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good body shot from Keskimulkku.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Keskimulkku lands an elbow inside that Soegaard shrugs off.
Keskimulkku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Keskimulkku content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Keskimulkku works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Keskimulkku tries to land knees in the clinch but Soegaard avoids the damage to the body.
Keskimulkku is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Keskimulkku lands a body punch.
Keskimulkku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Keskimulkku lands an elbow inside that Soegaard shrugs off.
Keskimulkku misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soegaard.
Keskimulkku lands a damaging elbow.
Keskimulkku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soegaard being controlled against the cage.
Soegaard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Keskimulkku gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Keskimulkku is stalling here.
Soegaard lands a nice knee to the body.
Keskimulkku crunches a lovely knee into Soegaard's ribcage.
Keskimulkku is working Soegaard over against the cage.
Soegaard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Keskimulkku pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Keskimulkku stalling in the clinch.

Keskimulkku is fighting off a takedown attempt but Soegaard is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Keskimulkku to the mat. Keskimulkku regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Soegaard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Keskimulkku wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horrible takedown by Soegaard or perhaps it was just good defense by Keskimulkku which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Siegfried Keskimulkku dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Soegaard wants to clinch
and Keskimulkku counters with a head kick. That will keep Soegaard thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Soegaard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Keskimulkku counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Soegaard is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Keskimulkku tries to close the distance and clinch but Soegaard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soegaard looks to clinch

and Keskimulkku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Soegaard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Keskimulkku gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soegaard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Keskimulkku's brow.
Soegaard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Soegaard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Keskimulkku connects with a knee to the head.
Soegaard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short left from Keskimulkku.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soegaard wants to break the clinch but can't.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Keskimulkku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Keskimulkku working Soegaard over with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soegaard managing to block the knees to the body from Keskimulkku.
Keskimulkku landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Keskimulkku unloads a knee to the mid-section. Soegaard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Keskimulkku effectively controlling the action here.
Soegaard managing to block the knees to the body from Keskimulkku.
Soegaard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Soegaard misses with a punch on the inside.
Keskimulkku pushes Soegaard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soegaard misses with a punch to the body.
Keskimulkku digs a right hand into Soegaard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soegaard's gas tank.

Soegaard breaks the clinch.
Soegaard wants to clinch but Keskimulkku slips to the side

and Keskimulkku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Soegaard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Keskimulkku misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soegaard.
Keskimulkku dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Soegaard has Keskimulkku pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keskimulkku manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Runar Soegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keskimulkku lands with a short shot to the head.
Keskimulkku lands a good knee to the midsection. Soegaard won't want to take too many of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku has Soegaard pushed against the cage.
Keskimulkku lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soegaard takes a knee to the side of the body.
Keskimulkku will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Soegaard up against the cage.
Soegaard managing to block the knees to the body from Keskimulkku.
Keskimulkku prevents Soegaard from breaking the clinch.
Siegfried Keskimulkku seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Keskimulkku slowing the pace effectively.
Soegaard tries to land a knee to the head but Keskimulkku blocks with his arms.
Soegaard is trying to maintain a safe position but Keskimulkku gets an underhook and turns Soegaard into the cage.
Soegaard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soegaard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Keskimulkku gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Soegaard is trying to break the clinch but Keskimulkku is controlling him.
Keskimulkku effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting on Keskimulkku's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Keskimulkku gets underhooks to prevent Soegaard's takedown attempt.
Keskimulkku misses with a knee strike.
Keskimulkku lands a nice elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keskimulkku.
Soegaard is working for takedown but Keskimulkku is calmly controlling the position for now.
Keskimulkku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soegaard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soegaard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Keskimulkku's brow.

Soegaard breaks the clinch.
Keskimulkku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soegaard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Keskimulkku counters with a slapping leg kick.
Soegaard swats away the attempt to clinch by Keskimulkku.
Soegaard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Soegaard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keskimulkku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soegaard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soegaard throws a combination that misses

and Keskimulkku counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Keskimulkku.
Soegaard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soegaard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Keskimulkku is pushing Soegaard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Keskimulkku tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soegaard avoids it.
Keskimulkku digs a right hand into Soegaard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soegaard's gas tank.
Keskimulkku digs a right hand into Soegaard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soegaard's gas tank.
Keskimulkku landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Keskimulkku leaning his opponent against the cage.
Keskimulkku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Soegaard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Keskimulkku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Keskimulkku lands an elbow just above Soegaard 's eye.
Soegaard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Keskimulkku obliges.
Keskimulkku stalling.

Soegaard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soegaard looks to clinch
and Keskimulkku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keskimulkku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keskimulkku closes the distance but Soegaard moves to the side
and Soegaard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Siegfried Keskimulkku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Keskimulkku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keskimulkku throws a low kick but it's checked well by Soegaard.
Keskimulkku tries to close the distance and clinch but Soegaard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soegaard clinches but Keskimulkku breaks the clinch
and Keskimulkku counters with a stiff right hand.
Keskimulkku misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keskimulkku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soegaard tries to clinch up

and Keskimulkku counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Keskimulkku.
Keskimulkku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskimulkku pushes off an throws an elbow but Soegaard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soegaard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Keskimulkku's brow.

Soegaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soegaard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keskimulkku closes the distance looking to clinch
and Soegaard counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Keskimulkku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soegaard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Runar Soegaard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soegaard clinches but Keskimulkku breaks the clinch
and Keskimulkku counters with a good low kick that Soegaard was not able to check.
Soegaard throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soegaard throws a leg kick but Keskimulkku sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Soegaard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Soegaard counters with a nice kick to the body.

Soegaard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Keskimulkku napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Soegaard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Soegaard throws an elbow but Keskimulkku slips to the side and avoids it well.
Keskimulkku dodges the ground and pound from Soegaard.
Soegaard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Soegaard looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Keskimulkku is avoiding damage well.
Soegaard throws an elbow but Keskimulkku slips to the side and avoids it well.
Keskimulkku wants to get back to his feet.

Soegaard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Keskimulkku has escaped the position, nice work there.
Soegaard postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Soegaard throws an elbow but Keskimulkku slips to the side and avoids it well.

Soegaard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Keskimulkku knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Runar Soegaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Soegaard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Keskimulkku has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Soegaard but great work by Keskimulkku.
Siegfried Keskimulkku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soegaard is trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Runar Soegaard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Keskimulkku has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siegfried Keskimulkku!