PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pocket Rocket (ranked 3100 p4p, 3681 weight class) and Ari Katajamaki (ranked 173 p4p, 197 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rocket
vs
Katajamaki

163 cm
22
140
3 - 2 - 0

162 cm
22
135
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Fast

Urban Fighter

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pocket Rocket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ari Katajamaki!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katajamaki goes for a double leg but Rocket avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rocket continues to drive forward.

Katajamaki rushes Rocket and presses him up against the cage.
Katajamaki blocking some punches.
Rocket tries to break free but Katajamaki pushes him back against the cage.
Rocket is trying to break the clinch but Katajamaki is controlling him.
Katajamaki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Katajamaki is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rocket can't fight it off and eventually Katajamaki manages to take the fight to the floor. Rocket looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Rocket has his foot on Katajamaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Katajamaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Rocket looking to control.

Rocket is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Rocket looking for a guillotine here but Katajamaki defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rocket is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rocket definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rocket is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Katajamaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rocket has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Katajamaki has managed to get both his arms back between Rocket's legs - danger averted.
Katajamaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Katajamaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Katajamaki working some strikes from top position.
Rocket keeping moving, preventing Katajamaki from controlling successfully.
Rocket is trying to control the position but Katajamaki postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katajamaki throws a big elbow that misses.

Rocket is looking for a triangle but Katajamaki pushes his legs off easily.

Rocket has his feet on Katajamaki's thighs here. He's pushed Katajamaki off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Katajamaki screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pocket Rocket!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pocket Rocket thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).