PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between jon cockren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Kynis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keijo Kynis will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

cockren
vs
Kynis

185 cm
21
208 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

188 cm
25
213 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, jon cockren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keijo Kynis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
cockren tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kynis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Kynis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kynis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Keijo Kynis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
cockren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kynis defends it nicely.
cockren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kynis as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
cockren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kynis but Kynis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jon cockren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kynis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by cockren!
Kynis misses with a hook. cockren ducked under it nicely.
Keijo Kynis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kynis feints a jab promting cockren to slip. Kynis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. cockren slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kynis throws a series of punches but cockren moves out of range.
Kynis is looking to chop away at cockren's legs.
Kynis throws a combination. cockren tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kynis misses with a double jab.
cockren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kynis circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
cockren slips a jab and a cross from Kynis.
Kynis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. cockren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
cockren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
cockren tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kynis counters with a stiff right hand.
cockren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kynis misses with a double jab

and cockren counters with a shoot takedown. Kynis fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
cockren wants to control from the top but Kynis keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kynis can do anything to dispel that myth.
cockren wants to pass the guard but Kynis is keeping the position.

cockren drops back looking for a leg! Kynis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kynis manages to kick cockren off! cockren jumps back into Kynis's guard.
cockren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kynis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kynis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst cockren is controlling him.
cockren with a flurry of punches that miss.
cockren prevents Kynis from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
cockren stands up over Kynis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
cockren throws a big right hand that misses.
cockren controls from within his opponent's guard.
cockren trying to control but Kynis is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keijo Kynis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kynis misses with a right hand

and cockren decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kynis's guard.
cockren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kynis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
cockren's corner is telling him to maintain position.
cockren postures up in Kynis's guard and throws a big left but Kynis blocks it.
cockren trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kynis's guard.
Kynis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Keijo Kynis.
Kynis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by cockren.

That's one minute gone in the round.
cockren shoots in but Kynis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
cockren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kynis.
Kynis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
cockren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kynis pinned against the cage. Kynis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
cockren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kynis is fending him off so far but cockren persists. Nope, Kynis circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jon cockren. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kynis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kynis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
cockren fails with a takedown attempt.
cockren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kynis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kynis wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kynis throws a right and a left that cockren avoids nicely.
cockren shoots in for a takedown but Kynis shows good takedown defense.
cockren dodges the punch combination from Kynis.
cockren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kynis as he avoids it easily.
Kynis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kynis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Keijo Kynis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Kynis. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Kynis.
Nice sprawl there from Kynis as cockren shoots in.
No joy there for Kynis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
cockren moves to clinch but Kynis breaks away
enabling Kynis to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Kynis misses.
cockren fails with a takedown attempt.
Kynis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces cockren back to the cage. Kynis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keijo Kynis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

cockren takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kynis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but cockren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
cockren shoots in for a takedown but Kynis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kynis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kynis misses with an uppercut

so cockren counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

cockren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and cockren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

cockren gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kynis with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kynis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping cockren at a distance.
Kynis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Kynis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
cockren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kynis sprawls well. Kynis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. cockren gets slowly back to his feet.
cockren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kynis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but cockren circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kynis tries to bum rush cockren with a series of wild strikes but cockren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
cockren fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jon cockren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kynis throws a one two combo.
Some wild striking there from Kynis.
Kynis looks to land a combination but cockren avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kynis misses with a double jab

and cockren counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
cockren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kynis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
jon cockren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kynis breaks from the clinch.
cockren dodges the punch combination from Kynis.
Kynis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits cockrens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Keijo Kynis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kynis stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kynis misses with a double jab.
Kynis tries to bum rush cockren with a series of wild strikes but cockren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
cockren avoids a punch combination nicely.
cockren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kynis.
Kynis jabs cockren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kynis lands with a nice combination. cockren backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
cockren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kynis.
Sloppy strikes from Kynis. Those never looked like landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keijo Kynis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kynis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Kynis!