PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Veikko Keskinen (ranked 5041 p4p, 463 weight class) and Jaylond Sanderson (ranked 3052 p4p, 335 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jaylond Sanderson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Keskinen
vs
Sanderson

168 cm
18
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Keskinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaylond Sanderson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keskinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanderson.
Keskinen digs a good body shot into Sanderson's ribs.
Keskinen connects with a looping right hand.

Keskinen moves into the clinch.
Keskinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keskinen stalling.
Sanderson tries to pull guard but Keskinen holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanderson drops back down to his feet.
A short uppercut from Keskinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keskinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keskinen.
Keskinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sanderson can't find room to land a body shot as Keskinen controls the action.
Keskinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Keskinen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Keskinen is struggling to control the position.
Keskinen prevents Sanderson from breaking the clinch.
Keskinen misses with a punch to the body.
Keskinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Keskinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Our sources have told us that Keskinen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A right hand to the body from Keskinen.
Nice body punch from Keskinen.
A short right from Keskinen.
A hook to the body from Keskinen.
Keskinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sanderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Keskinen digs a right hand into Sanderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanderson's gas tank.
Sanderson looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Keskinen as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson is trying to pull guard but Keskinen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Veikko Keskinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaylond Sanderson.
Keskinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Keskinen.
Keskinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanderson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keskinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanderson backwards.
Sanderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Keskinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanderson.
Keskinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanderson or not.
A hook to the body from Keskinen.
Keskinen is working Sanderson over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keskinen.
Keskinen digs a right hand underneath Sanderson's ribcage. Sanderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Keskinen.
Keskinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanderson.
The referee calls for Keskinen to work.
A short right from Keskinen on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen scores with a hook to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Keskinen.
Keskinen lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Keskinen.
Keskinen leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from Keskinen.
Keskinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Keskinen lands with a right to the head.
Keskinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Keskinen controlling the action here for a moment.
Keskinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Keskinen lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen lands a body punch.
Keskinen scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keskinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keskinen prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keskinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keskinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Keskinen.
Still in the clinch, Keskinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Keskinen.
A short left from Keskinen.
A short right from Keskinen.
Keskinen pushes Sanderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Keskinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keskinen pushes Sanderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keskinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veikko Keskinen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Keskinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanderson dodges the punch combination from Keskinen.
Keskinen lands with a good body shot.
Keskinen punishes Sanderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Keskinen throws a shot to the body.

Sanderson tries to keep at a distance but Keskinen has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Keskinen on the inside.
Keskinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanderson can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keskinen scores with a shot to the side of Sanderson's head.
Keskinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keskinen.
A short right from Keskinen on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanderson is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Keskinen.
Sanderson is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keskinen.
Keskinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanderson or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keskinen.
Sanderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanderson wants to stall.
Keskinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keskinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Keskinen.
Keskinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Keskinen on the inside.
Keskinen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Keskinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keskinen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen lands a body punch.
Keskinen cracks Sanderson with a nice body shot.
Keskinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanderson backwards.
Keskinen pushes Sanderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keskinen scores with a hook to the body.
Keskinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sandersons head.
Keskinen scores with a nice hook to the head.

Sanderson is rocked!
Keskinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanderson backwards.
Sanderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Keskinen finish him?
Keskinen creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sanderson with a big uppercut! Sanderson tries to clinch up but Keskinen pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sanderson to the mat! Sanderson covers up and Keskinen unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Veikko Keskinen!