PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodtang Jaotalaytong (ranked 3238 p4p, 338 weight class) and Veikko Keskinen (ranked 4329 p4p, 416 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Jaotalaytong
vs
Keskinen

182 cm
25
159 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

168 cm
18
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very confident

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 7 - 2 - 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Keskinen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Keskinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jaotalaytong is trying to push Keskinen away but Keskinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jaotalaytong tries to circle away but Keskinen has him pinned against the cage.
Keskinen presses Jaotalaytong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Keskinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaotalaytong backwards.
Keskinen lands a left hand.
Keskinen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jaotalaytong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keskinen lands a shoulder strike.
Keskinen lands with a left to the head.
Keskinen lands a shot to the body.
Keskinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaotalaytongs head.
Keskinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Keskinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jaotalaytong avoids it.
Jaotalaytong is trying to push Keskinen away but Keskinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've been informed that Keskinen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jaotalaytong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Keskinen lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keskinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keskinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaotalaytong backwards.
Keskinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Keskinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jaotalaytong is trying to force a seperation but Keskinen has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Jaotalaytong is trying to break the clinch but Keskinen has him pressed against the cage.
Jaotalaytong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Keskinen effectively controlling the action here.
Jaotalaytong tries to land a knee to the head but Keskinen blocks with his arms.
Keskinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keskinen lands with a left to the head.
Keskinen lands a right hand.
Keskinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Keskinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jaotalaytong is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Keskinen.
Jaotalaytong has had enough of the clinch but Keskinen keeps him there for the moment.
Keskinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keskinen trying to land knees to the body.
Keskinen lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Keskinen - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Keskinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keskinen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Keskinen holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen lands with a right to the head.
Keskinen tries to land a knee to the head but Jaotalaytong blocks with his arms.
Keskinen cracks Jaotalaytong with a nice body shot.
Jaotalaytong working hard to break the clinch.
Keskinen lands with a light punch inside.
Jaotalaytong has had enough of the clinch but Keskinen keeps him there for the moment.
Keskinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Keskinen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Keskinen scores with a knee to the head.
Keskinen lands a shoulder strike.
Keskinen effectively controlling the action here.
Jaotalaytong is trying to break the clinch but Keskinen is controlling him.
A short left from Keskinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keskinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Keskinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Keskinen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keskinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Keskinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veikko Keskinen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Keskinen thuds a left hand into Jaotalaytong's body.
Jaotalaytong misses with a series of wild punches.
Keskinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Keskinen cracks Jaotalaytong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Keskinen works Jaotalaytong's body with a nice hook.

Keskinen moves into the clinch.
Keskinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keskinen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jaotalaytong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jaotalaytong letting Keskinen take a breather here.
Keskinen effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Keskinen.
Jaotalaytong is trying to force a seperation but Keskinen has the dominant position.
Jaotalaytong letting Keskinen take a breather here.
Jaotalaytong tries to break the clinch but Keskinen is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jaotalaytong takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keskinen unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskinen lands a body shot.
Keskinen stalling against the cage.
Keskinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Keskinen lands a body punch.
Keskinen misses with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Keskinen.
Keskinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Keskinen as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keskinen.
A short right from Keskinen.
Keskinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Keskinen with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Keskinen.
Keskinen gets through Jaotalaytong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Keskinen presses Jaotalaytong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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 hook to the body from Keskinen.
Keskinen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A frustrated look appears on Jaotalaytong's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Keskinen lands a good knee to the midsection. Jaotalaytong won't want to take too many of those.
Jaotalaytong being controlled against the cage.
Keskinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jaotalaytong or not.
Keskinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jaotalaytong or not.
Keskinen lands with a left to the head.
Keskinen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jaotalaytong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Keskinen scores with a hook to the body.
Keskinen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keskinen.
Keskinen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keskinen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Keskinen.
Still in the clinch, Keskinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Keskinen jabs at Jaotalaytong's body.
Keskinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jaotalaytong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keskinen connects with a right hand. Jaotalaytong shakes it off.
Keskinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jaotalaytong at a distance.
Keskinen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Keskinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keskinen throws a series of punches but Jaotalaytong moves out of range.
Keskinen swinging wildly here.
Keskinen jabs at Jaotalaytong's body.
Jaotalaytong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Keskinen moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keskinen lands a body shot.
Keskinen is stalling here.
Keskinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaotalaytong backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaotalaytong has had enough of the clinch but Keskinen keeps him there for the moment.
Keskinen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Keskinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaotalaytong backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Keskinen obliges.
Keskinen lands with a light punch inside.
Keskinen lands a body shot.
Keskinen scores with a knee to the head.
Keskinen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Keskinen cracks Jaotalaytong with a nice body shot.
Keskinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaotalaytong backwards.
Keskinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Keskinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaotalaytong backwards.
Keskinen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jaotalaytong tries to break free but Keskinen pushes him back against the cage.
Keskinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keskinen scores with a hook to the body.
Keskinen working Jaotalaytong over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keskinen.
Keskinen pushes Jaotalaytong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keskinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Veikko Keskinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short body shot lands from Keskinen as the two fighters clinch.
Veikko Keskinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Keskinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keskinen.
Keskinen scores with a hook to the body.
Keskinen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Keskinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Keskinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Keskinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaotalaytong backwards.
Keskinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Jaotalaytong backwards.
Jaotalaytong is trying to break the clinch but Keskinen has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keskinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keskinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keskinen lands with a left to the head.
Keskinen lands with a light punch inside.
Rodtang Jaotalaytong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keskinen leaning against his opponent.

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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veikko Keskinen!