PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ram Rocker (ranked 151 p4p, 25 weight class) and Esa Kettu (ranked 542 p4p, 78 weight class). Rocker comes into the arena with For Heavy Metal we will die! blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Ram Rocker has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ram Rocker seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Rocker
vs
Kettu

187 cm
35
178 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

179 cm
29
175 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ram Rocker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esa Kettu!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocker needs to keep his hands up - Kettu had a free shot at his head there.
Rocker lands a jab to Kettu's midsection.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kettu has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kettu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rocker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kettu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice takedown defense from Kettu. No joy for Rocker on that attempt.
Kettu misses with an uppercut
and Rocker counters with a nice uppercut.
Rocker tries to work over Kettu's front leg with a kick but Kettu checks it.
We've been hearing reports that Rocker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kettu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rocker misses with a leg kick
and Rocker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rocker throws a combination. Kettu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocker misses with a looping right.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kettu tests Rocker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A left lands for Rocker.
Kettu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kettu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rocker.
Good standup being displayed there by Rocker as he connects with a hook.
Rocker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kettu is fending him off so far but Rocker persists. Nope, Kettu circles away and we're back to standing.
Kettu shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ram Rocker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kettu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rocker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocker moves out of range of the body kick from Kettu.
Kettu missing with a left hand there. Rocker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Kettu. No joy for Rocker on that attempt.
Kettu flicks out a counter leg kick but Rocker steps away.
Kettu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good shot there by Rocker.
Rocker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kettu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kettu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rocker momentarily.
Rocker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Rocker does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Kettu tenderised Rocker's leg. Rocker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rocker misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Kettu jabs at Rocker's body.
Rocker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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!

Rocker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Kettu pushes Rocker off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kettu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rocker's half guard.
Kettu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Rocker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rocker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rocker.
Rocker keeping moving, preventing Kettu from controlling successfully.
Kettu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kettu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rocker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Rocker working for a triangle but Kettu defends it easily.
Kettu lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocker tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Rocker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kettu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kettu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kettu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rocker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kettu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rocker controls Kettu momentarily but Kettu frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rocker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kettu uses it to pass to side control.
Kettu lands some shots froms side control.
Rocker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rocker is looking for a sweep. Kettu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kettu is taking a breather. Rocker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rocker is looking for a sweep. Kettu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rocker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kettu is working away from the top position though.

Rocker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kettu wants to control but Rocker is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kettu connects with a nice short shot to Rocker's temple.
Rocker wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kettu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kettu wants to free his trapped foot but Rocker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rocker wants to improve his position but Kettu is controlling well.
Kettu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kettu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Esa Kettu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rocker tests Kettu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rocker misses with a straight left.
Rocker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kettu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rocker lunges at Kettu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kettu's hand.
Good shot there by Kettu.

Kettu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rocker, pushing him back against the cage.
Rocker blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocker.
Rocker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kettu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kettu misses with some punches.
Rocker working aggressively here.
Rocker fails to pull guard.
Kettu tries a body shot but Rocker blocks it.

Kettu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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!
Kettu trying to control but Rocker is working from the bottom.

Rocker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kettu is looking to work some ground and pound but Rocker has wrist control.
Kettu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kettu trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kettu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kettu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kettu trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kettu landing with the ground and pound.

Rocker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kettu passes into side control.
Rocker is looking to regain half guard here but Kettu keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Rocker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rocker is trying to improve his position.
Esa Kettu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rocker is trying to control Kettu's posture but Kettu avoids it.
Kettu is chipping away with strikes.
Kettu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kettu sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rocker is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rocker tries to improve position but can't.
Kettu cracks Rocker with a big elbow.
Rocker manages to get back to half guard.
Rocker manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kettu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rocker working a defensive guard here.
Rocker keeping moving, preventing Kettu from controlling successfully.
Kettu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Rocker is looking for a triangle but Kettu pushes his legs off easily.
Kettu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rocker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rocker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kettu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kettu is in close to Rocker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kettu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kettu preventing the sweep.
Rocker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Rocker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rocker is in close to Kettu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rocker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kettu's guard.
Rocker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kettu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kettu is looking to stand up but Rocker isn't so interested in that idea.
Kettu is trying to keep Rocker in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kettu looks to throw the jab but Rocker is out of range.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Rocker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kettu looks to land a right hand but Rocker moved out of range.
Rocker is looking to counter punch.
Rocker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Rocker checks it.
Kettu slips under a jab.
Rocker throws an overhand right that lands on Kettu's shoulder, as Kettu tries to avoid the shot.
Kettu misses with a leg kick.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocker cracks a nice hook into Kettu's ribs.

Kettu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rocker trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker gets back to full guard.
Rocker wants to control but Kettu passes easily into half guard.
Rocker regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rocker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kettu trying to control but Rocker is working from the bottom.
Kettu is in close to Rocker's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Rocker has his foot on Kettu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kettu works his way back into a safe position though.
Kettu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Rocker looking for a guillotine here but Kettu defends easily.
Kettu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ram Rocker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kettu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rocker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kettu.
Kettu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kettu won't allow Rocker to sweep him here.
Rocker is working hard here to advance position.
Kettu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kettu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kettu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Rocker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kettu has passed into half guard!
Rocker is looking to improve his position.
Rocker trying to control here.
Rocker is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocker won't allow Kettu to pass to mount.
Kettu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rocker wants to get back to full guard.
Rocker wants to control but Kettu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Esa Kettu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kettu controlling the action here.
Rocker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rocker taking some punishment here, with Kettu in his half guard.

Rocker looking for submissions off his back.
Rocker is staying active underneath Kettu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rocker is trying to get back to full guard.
Kettu is trying to control. Rocker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kettu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rocker is refusing to be controlled, as Kettu sits in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rocker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kettu.
Rocker moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kettu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kettu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esa Kettu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kettu 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esa Kettu!
Esa Kettu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.