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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodtang Jaotalaytong (ranked 2404 p4p, 264 weight class) and Veikko Keskinen (ranked 4328 p4p, 431 weight class). Veikko Keskinen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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159 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodtang Jaotalaytong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Keskinen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keskinen has Jaotalaytong up against the cage in a clinch.
Jaotalaytong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jaotalaytong tries to break free but Keskinen pushes him back against the cage.
Jaotalaytong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Keskinen has Jaotalaytong pressed against the cage, preventing Jaotalaytong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Keskinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Keskinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaotalaytongs head.
Keskinen lands with a left to the head.
Keskinen scores with a hook to the body.
Jaotalaytong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Keskinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from Keskinen.
A short uppercut from Keskinen.
Keskinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Keskinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jaotalaytong has had enough of the clinch but Keskinen keeps him there for the moment.
Keskinen lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keskinen just leaning against Jaotalaytong, taking a breather.
Keskinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keskinen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jaotalaytong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Keskinen can turn it around.
Keskinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keskinen lands with a left to the head.
Keskinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Keskinen lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaotalaytong backwards.
Keskinen lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Keskinen as the two fighters clinch.
Keskinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Keskinen lands a body punch.
Keskinen scores with a hook to the body.
Jaotalaytong is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Keskinen.
Jaotalaytong is trying to break the clinch but Keskinen is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Keskinen.
Jaotalaytong has had enough of the clinch but Keskinen keeps him there for the moment.
Good body shot from Keskinen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keskinen.
Keskinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keskinen gets through Jaotalaytong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Keskinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Keskinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jaotalaytong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Keskinen lands a body shot.
Keskinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jaotalaytong takes a shot to the head.
Keskinen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen lands with a light punch inside.
Keskinen lands a nice uppercut.
Keskinen has Jaotalaytong pressed against the cage, preventing Jaotalaytong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jaotalaytong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Keskinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jaotalaytong tries to break the clinch but Keskinen is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Keskinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keskinen just leaning against Jaotalaytong, taking a breather.
Jaotalaytong is trying to push Keskinen away but Keskinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Keskinen.
A body shot lands from Keskinen.
Nice body punch from Keskinen.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Keskinen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keskinen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Keskinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Keskinen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jaotalaytong pushes Keskinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Keskinen keeps control of Jaotalaytong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Keskinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keskinen.
Veikko Keskinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jaotalaytong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Keskinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keskinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keskinen dodges an elbow strike from Jaotalaytong.
Jaotalaytong being controlled against the cage.
Jaotalaytong blocks a body shot from Keskinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keskinen is leaning against Jaotalaytong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Keskinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Keskinen.
Keskinen lands a left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jaotalaytong working hard to break the clinch.
Keskinen is working Jaotalaytong over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Keskinen lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Keskinen.
Jaotalaytong misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short body shot lands from Keskinen as the two fighters clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jaotalaytong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Keskinen keeps control of Jaotalaytong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Keskinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Keskinen lands a nice uppercut.
Keskinen lands with a left to the head.
Keskinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keskinen lands a left hand.
Keskinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Keskinen lands a 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!
Keskinen scores a nice knee to the body.
Keskinen lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Keskinen.
Keskinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keskinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jaotalaytong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Keskinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keskinen.
Keskinen works on Jaotalaytong's body with a couple of short punches.
Keskinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Keskinen digs a right hand into Jaotalaytong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jaotalaytong's gas tank.
Keskinen stalls.
Keskinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Keskinen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Keskinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keskinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keskinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Keskinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keskinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Keskinen obliges.
Keskinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Keskinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keskinen lands a body punch.
Keskinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikko Keskinen 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! This is the final round!
Keskinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jaotalaytong at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jaotalaytong is looking to break free of the clinch but Keskinen has double underhooks.
Jaotalaytong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Keskinen.
Jaotalaytong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keskinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Keskinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Keskinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jaotalaytong.
Jaotalaytong working hard to break the clinch.
Keskinen prevents Jaotalaytong from breaking the clinch.
Keskinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jaotalaytong.
Keskinen lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keskinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keskinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Keskinen controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Keskinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskinen pushes Jaotalaytong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaotalaytong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keskinen effectively controlling the action here.
Keskinen effectively controlling the action here.
Keskinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Keskinen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keskinen.
Keskinen scores with a shot to the side of Jaotalaytong's head.
Keskinen is pushing Jaotalaytong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jaotalaytong letting Keskinen take a breather here.
Keskinen has Jaotalaytong pressed against the cage, preventing Jaotalaytong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Keskinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keskinen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Keskinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keskinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keskinen effectively controlling the action here.
Veikko Keskinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Keskinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jaotalaytong is defending well for now.
Keskinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keskinen lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Keskinen.
A frustrated look appears on Jaotalaytong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Keskinen digs a right hand into Jaotalaytong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jaotalaytong's gas tank.
Keskinen digs a right hand underneath Jaotalaytong's ribcage. Jaotalaytong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jaotalaytong tries to break the clinch but Keskinen is controlling the position.
Keskinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jaotalaytong.
Keskinen lands a nice uppercut.
Keskinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keskinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Keskinen stalling.
Keskinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jaotalaytong.
Rodtang Jaotalaytong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaotalaytong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keskinen blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Veikko Keskinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keskinen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 24:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 24:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veikko Keskinen!
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