PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Simon (ranked 651 p4p, 84 weight class) and Veikko Keskinen (ranked 924 p4p, 121 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Simon
vs
Keskinen

179 cm
23
165 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

168 cm
21
163 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Shadow Warrior Nutrition
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jay Simon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Keskinen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keskinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keskinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Simon swats away the attempt to clinch by Keskinen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keskinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keskinen cracks Simon with an open hand slap.
We've been hearing reports that Simon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keskinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Simon misses the target.
Simon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Keskinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Simon counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Veikko Keskinen has been cut.
Simon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simon throws a jab but it's blocked by Keskinen.
Keskinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keskinen misses with a jab to the body
and Simon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simon was well out of range. Poor timing from Keskinen.

Keskinen has taken the fight to the clinch.

Simon manages to break the clinch.
Keskinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Simon.
Simon throws a lazy right hand but Keskinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keskinen lands an overhand right.
Keskinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simon paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Keskinen sprawls and moves away.
Keskinen swings widly with a right hand
and Simon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keskinen ducks under a wild hook from Simon.
Simon lands with an uppercut that bounces Keskinen off the cage and back into range.
Keskinen throws a shot from downtown. Simon moves away and avoids it.
Simon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Simon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simon looks to throw the jab but Keskinen is out of range.
Simon looks to score with a jab to the body but Keskinen is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keskinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Simon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keskinen manages to avoid it.
Keskinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Simon missing with a left hand there. Keskinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Keskinen misses.
Keskinen jabs at Simon's body.
A swing and a miss from Keskinen.
It appears Simon was looking to counter with a kick there.
Keskinen defending well as Simon loads up on a big left hand.
Simon scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Veikko Keskinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Keskinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Simon misses.
Keskinen throws out a counter right but Simon avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Simon misses.
Keskinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keskinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simon staying out of range there.
Simon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keskinen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Simon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keskinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keskinen.
Nice uppercut lands for Simon. That snapped Keskinen's head back.
Simon lands a right hook to the body.
Simon jabs at Keskinen's body.
Simon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Keskinen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Keskinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Keskinen.
Simon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Keskinen swings for the body but Simon moves out of range.
Keskinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simon.
Simon thuds his right hand into Keskinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simon swats away the attempt to clinch by Keskinen.
Simon throws a poor cross that misses
and Keskinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon takes a swing at Keskinen's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Keskinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Keskinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keskinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Simon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keskinen.
Simon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Keskinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keskinen defending well as Simon loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Keskinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simon thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon misses with a straight right.
Keskinen lands a jab.
Keskinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keskinen misses with a left hand
enabling Simon to counter with a crisp jab.
Simon thuds a left hand into Keskinen's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Veikko Keskinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Keskinen throws a big shot that misses.
Simon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keskinen scores with a jab to the head.
Keskinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Simon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon throws a big shot that misses.
Simon throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Keskinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Simon scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon throws out a powerful jab.
Simon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keskinen can do to turn this around?
Simon moves out of range as Keskinen strikes.
Keskinen throws an overhand right that lands on Simon's shoulder, as Simon tries to avoid the shot.
Simon lands a really nice looking cross but Keskinen seems unphased.
Simon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Keskinen is rocked!
Jay Simon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simon throws a head kick that misses
letting Keskinen counter with a right hand.
Keskinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Simon finish him?
Simon lands a slapping body shot.
Keskinen misses with a few strikes there.
Simon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veikko Keskinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon moves out of range as Keskinen strikes.
Simon lands with an overhand left.
Simon cracks Keskinen with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Keskinen tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Simon pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Keskinen is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Simon!
During a confident post fight interview, Jay Simon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.