PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blan Ket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ket comes to the cage accompanied by LoG - Blacken The Cursed Sun. Blan Ket has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ket
vs
Sanderson

150 cm
19
138 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

155 cm
18
134 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blan Ket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jackson Sanderson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ket throws a lazy right hand but Sanderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanderson moves away from the strike by Ket.
Blan Ket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ket looks to land a right hand but Sanderson moved out of range.

Sanderson gets caught flat footed, as Ket shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sanderson wants to stand up but Ket is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ket thows a big elbow that misses.
Sanderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanderson is looking to stand up but Ket isn't so interested in that idea.
Ket passes into half guard.
Ket throwing shots but Sanderson is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanderson is trying to stand up here but Ket is controlling him well.
Ket throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ket throws a jab when Sanderson was well out of range.
Ket just misses with a punch to the body.

Sanderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ket's half guard.
Sanderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ket regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ket is adopting a defensive guard.
Sanderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanderson throws and elbow that misses. Ket uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanderson's guard. Nice move by Ket!
Sanderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ket stands up over Sanderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanderson can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ket throws and elbow that misses. Sanderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ket's guard. Nice move by Sanderson!
Sanderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanderson throws a strike but Ket rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ket throwing strikes from guard but Sanderson blocks nicely.
Ket with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ket is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanderson has wrist control.
Ket is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Ket postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sanderson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ket, into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ket looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ket looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ket!
Ket throws a strike aimed at the side of Sanderson's head but Sanderson avoids it well.
Sanderson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Ket goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sanderson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ket but great work by Sanderson.
Sanderson cracks Ket with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Sanderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sanderson working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ket manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ket desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ket is looking for a sweep. Sanderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blan Ket dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ket throws an overhand right that lands on Sanderson's shoulder, as Sanderson tries to avoid the shot.

Sanderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanderson tries to break the clinch but Ket is controlling the position.
Sanderson goes for a takedown attempt but Ket pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ket avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ket misses the shot to the body.
Ket throws a body punch but Sanderson moves out of range.
Ket throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanderson closes the distance and clinches up with Ket, looking for a takedown. Sanderson pushes Ket against the cage but Ket circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Ket.
A telegraphed right hand from Ket misses the target.
Ket connects with a single shot there.
Ket misses with an uppercut.

Sanderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ket tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ket has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blan Ket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanderson is trying to drag Ket to the mat but Ket just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ket working hard to break the clinch.

That's two 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.
Ket tries to score a body lock takedown but Sanderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ket is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ket tries for a takedown but Sanderson manages to get underhooks.
Ket has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ket has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ket has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ket is trying to break free.
Sanderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ket wants a takedown but no success here.
Ket is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sanderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanderson tries for a takedown but Ket manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ket looking for a takedown.
Sanderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ket prevents it.
Sanderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ket fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Ket drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ket throwing strikes from guard but Sanderson blocks nicely.
Sanderson is looking to stand up but Ket isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Blan Ket will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Ket looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanderson is just out of range.
Ket stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanderson. Sanderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ket.
Sanderson slips a straight right by Ket.

Ket closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ket lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ket accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanderson wants to stand and escape but Ket is having none of it.
Sanderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ket looking to pass the guard.
Sanderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ket is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanderson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ket off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sanderson avoids the body shot from Ket.
Ket displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanderson.
Ket ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanderson moves away.
Sanderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Ket looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ket wants to pass the guard but Sanderson is keeping the position.
Ket working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ket throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ket throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanderson wants to stand but Ket is controlling the position.
Ket working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ket working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sanderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blan Ket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Sanderson.
Sanderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown but Ket shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ket throws a big shot that misses.
Sanderson fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ket ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanderson moves away.
Sanderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ket.
Ket throws a body punch but Sanderson moves out of range.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ket sprawls well. Ket wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ket throws a hook but Sanderson blocks it.
Sanderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanderson.
Ket throws a hook but Sanderson avoids it easily.
Sanderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ket paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanderson ducks under a wild hook from Ket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanderson moves in looking to clinch but Ket pushes him off.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ket as he avoids it easily.
Ket misses with a straight right.
Blan Ket is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A big left from Ket misses.
Ket misses with a looping right.
Sanderson connects with a nice looking jab.
Ket throws a lazy right hand but Sanderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ket misses with a looping left.
Ket thows a body shot but no joy.
Ket misses the jab.
Sanderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Ket shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ket was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ket in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ket thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ket has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sanderson's face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blan Ket showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ket, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blan Ket!