PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Veikko Keskinen (ranked 3680 p4p, 389 weight class) and Rodtang Jaotalaytong (ranked 22434 p4p, 543 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rodtang Jaotalaytong enters the cage!

Keskinen
vs
Jaotalaytong

168 cm
19
163 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

182 cm
26
159 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Keskinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodtang Jaotalaytong!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Jaotalaytong lands but Keskinen takes it in his stride.
Rodtang Jaotalaytong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keskinen thuds a left hand into Jaotalaytong's body.
Keskinen lands a jab to Jaotalaytong's midsection.
Jaotalaytong throws a head kick that misses

and Keskinen counters by clinching up.
Keskinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaotalaytong backwards.
Keskinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaotalaytong backwards.
Keskinen stalling in the clinch.
Jaotalaytong working hard to break the clinch.

Jaotalaytong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaotalaytong throws a head kick that Keskinen semi-blocks.
Jaotalaytong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keskinen blocks a head kick by Jaotalaytong.
Jaotalaytong throws a lazy head kick

and Keskinen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jaotalaytong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jaotalaytong looks winded!
Keskinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jaotalaytong or not.
Our sources have told us that Keskinen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Keskinen throws a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Keskinen.
Keskinen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Keskinen pushes Jaotalaytong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keskinen.
Keskinen lands with a right to the head.
Keskinen lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Jaotalaytong backwards.
Keskinen lands a left hand.
Keskinen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Keskinen landing knees to the head.
Keskinen lands an elbow that stopped Jaotalaytong in his tracks for a moment.
Keskinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jaotalaytong or not.
Keskinen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jaotalaytong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Keskinen scores with a knee to the head.
Keskinen connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaotalaytong takes a knee right on the jaw!
Keskinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Keskinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Keskinen pushes Jaotalaytong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Keskinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jaotalaytong is trying to break the clinch but Keskinen is controlling him.
Keskinen cracks Jaotalaytong with a nice body shot.
Keskinen with a knee to the head.
Keskinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jaotalaytong.
Keskinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Keskinen leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen crunches a lovely knee into Jaotalaytong's ribcage.
Keskinen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jaotalaytong's face.
Jaotalaytong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Keskinen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Keskinen tries a knee to the head but Jaotalaytong blocks it.
Keskinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keskinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Keskinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Keskinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Keskinen works on Jaotalaytong's body with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keskinen landing knees to the head.
Jaotalaytong takes a knee right on the jaw!
Keskinen leaning against his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Keskinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keskinen is leaning against Jaotalaytong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veikko Keskinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Keskinen lands a slapping body shot.
Keskinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Keskinen throws a one two combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keskinen.
Keskinen scores with a nice strike.
Rodtang Jaotalaytong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Keskinen clinches.
Keskinen prevents Jaotalaytong from breaking the clinch.
Keskinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jaotalaytong blocks it with crossed arms.
Jaotalaytong tries to break the clinch but Keskinen is controlling the position.
Jaotalaytong has had enough of the clinch but Keskinen keeps him there for the moment.
Jaotalaytong takes a knee right on the jaw!
Keskinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Keskinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keskinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jaotalaytong is looking to break free of the clinch but Keskinen has double underhooks.
Jaotalaytong is breathing heavily.
Jaotalaytong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Keskinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaotalaytong can do to turn this around?
Keskinen is leaning against Jaotalaytong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jaotalaytong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Keskinen working Jaotalaytong over with knees to the body.
Keskinen landing knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keskinen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Keskinen lands with a left to the head.
Keskinen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jaotalaytong's defenses.
Keskinen throws an elbow that misses.
Keskinen lands a body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Jaotalaytong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Keskinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Veikko Keskinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Keskinen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
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 lands with a right to the head.
Keskinen pushes Jaotalaytong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Keskinen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keskinen.
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!
Still in the clinch, Keskinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keskinen stalls.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen lands with a right to the head.
Keskinen keeps control of Jaotalaytong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Keskinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Keskinen working Jaotalaytong over with knees to the body.
Keskinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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.
Keskinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Keskinen lands a shoulder strike.
Keskinen works on Jaotalaytong's body with a couple of short punches.
Keskinen scores a nice knee to the body.
Keskinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keskinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Keskinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Keskinen working Jaotalaytong over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaotalaytong takes a knee right on the jaw!
Keskinen scores a nice knee to the body.
Keskinen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Keskinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veikko Keskinen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Keskinen lands with a hook. Jaotalaytong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Keskinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Keskinen.
Keskinen lands with a light punch inside.

Jaotalaytong is rocked!
Jaotalaytong tries to circle away but Keskinen has him pinned against the cage.
Jaotalaytong is still on wobbly legs! Can Keskinen finish him?
Keskinen lands a nice uppercut.
Keskinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keskinen scores with a knee to the head.
Keskinen pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Jaotalaytong! Keskinen unloads with more strikes and Jaotalaytong sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Veikko Keskinen!