QFC Tournament 937 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dawson (ranked 4695 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Kriger (ranked 4675 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dawson
vs
Kriger

170 cm
25
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Kriger!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kriger looks for a takedown but Dawson sprawls well.
Dawson feinted with a counter takedown.
Kriger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dawson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kriger shoots in but no luck this time.
Dawson feinted with a counter takedown.
Kriger looks for a takedown but Dawson sprawls well.
Jack Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Kriger.
No luck for Kriger with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kriger has Dawson up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson is pressed up against the cage. Kriger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dawson down to the mat. Dawson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kriger takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses.
Dawson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kriger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kriger tries to bum rush Dawson with a series of wild strikes but Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kriger or perhaps it was just good defense by Dawson, which made it look bad.
Dawson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Daniel Kriger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kriger misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kriger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kriger closes the distance and clinches up with Dawson, looking for a takedown. Kriger pushes Dawson against the cage but Dawson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kriger looks winded!
Kriger tries to clinch but Dawson moves away

and Dawson counters with a shoot takedown. Kriger fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dawson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Dawson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dawson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Dawson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dawson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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!

Dawson drops back looking for a leg! Kriger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kriger manages to kick Dawson off! Dawson jumps back into Kriger's guard.

Dawson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Dawson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kriger screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Dawson! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jack Dawson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kieran Tripper (ranked 4825 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benthr Dontht (ranked 4791 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tripper
vs
Dontht

179 cm
25
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

164 cm
25
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kieran Tripper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benthr Dontht!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dontht shoots for a takedown but Tripper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tripper wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dontht shoots for a double leg takedown but Tripper sprawls well. He's pushed Dontht's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Tripper as Dontht shoots in.
Tripper tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dontht manages to circle out of the way.
Kieran Tripper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benthr Dontht.
Dontht fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tripper avoids it really well and circles away.
Dontht shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tripper as he avoids it easily.
Tripper wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dontht shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tripper as he jumps to the side.
Tripper is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dontht.
Dontht tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tripper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dontht somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dontht looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dontht shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dontht attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dontht fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dontht looks winded!
Tripper slips a jab and a cross from Dontht.
Tripper tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dontht manages to circle out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dontht shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tripper as he jumps to the side.
Tripper is looking to counter the offense by Dontht and move into the clinch.
Dontht tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tripper swivels and escapes.
Dontht misses with a takedown attempt

and Tripper counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tripper.

Tripper decides to pull guard.
Tripper controlling the position.
Tripper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tripper has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dontht fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dontht throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tripper is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dontht.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dontht doesn't manage to clinch there - Tripper circles away.
Dontht shoots in looking for a takedown. Tripper tries to sprawl out of it but Dontht keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tripper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tripper tries to counter by clinching up but Dontht breaks away and moves out of range.
No luck for Dontht with that takedown attempt.
Tripper is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dontht.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dontht shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tripper counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran Tripper dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tripper stuffs the takedown attempt from Dontht. Dontht gets slowly back to his feet.
Dontht fails to land with a series of punches.
Dontht goes for a double leg but Tripper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tripper continues to drive forward.
Tripper tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dontht manages to circle out of the way.
Dontht fails with the takedown

and Tripper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kieran Tripper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benthr Dontht.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dontht is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tripper to keep the fight standing.
Tripper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dontht can do to turn this around?
Tripper is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dontht to keep the fight standing.
Tripper tries to pull guard but Dontht holds him up against the cage and eventually Tripper drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripper jumps guard but Dontht turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tripper jumps guard but Dontht turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tripper is trying to pull guard but Dontht turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Tripper jumps into guard, dragging Dontht to the mat.
Tripper has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dontht throwing strikes from guard but Tripper blocks nicely.
Tripper seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dontht trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tripper controlling Dontht's posture.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tripper keeping moving, preventing Dontht from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dontht missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dontht looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tripper is fending him off so far but Dontht persists. Nope, Tripper circles away and we're back to standing.
Dontht throws out a loose jab but Tripper uses good head movement to avoid it.

Dontht clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tripper is trying to pull guard but Dontht turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tripper prevents a body shot from Dontht.
Tripper keeps control of Dontht as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tripper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dontht fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tripper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dontht walks away with a smile on his face. Tripper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dontht fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Tripper as Dontht shoots in.

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.
Dontht gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Tripper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dontht fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tripper tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dontht just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tripper is trying to pull guard but Dontht has him pressed against the cage.
Tripper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tripper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Dontht breaks from the clinch.
Tripper slaps away a takedown attempt from Dontht, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tripper tries to counter by clinching up but Dontht breaks away and moves out of range.
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 Kieran Tripper will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Dontht rushes Tripper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dontht tries to score a body lock takedown but Tripper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Tripper ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tripper no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tripper controlling Dontht's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dontht wants to control from the top but Tripper keeps moving.

Dontht drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dontht jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tripper keeping moving, preventing Dontht from controlling successfully.
Dontht working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dontht fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Dontht tries to get set, Tripper tries to push him back and clinch up but Dontht manages to avoid the attempt.
Dontht lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tripper circles away quickly and effectively.
Dontht shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tripper pinned against the cage. Tripper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tripper is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dontht.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tripper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dontht throws a head kick but Tripper moves out of range.
As Dontht tries to get set, Tripper tries to push him back and clinch up but Dontht manages to avoid the attempt.
Dontht doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Tripper moves into the clinch.
Kieran Tripper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benthr Dontht.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tripper gets control of Dontht's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tripper will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tripper has a closed guard, preventing Dontht from standing up.
Tripper keeping moving, preventing Dontht from controlling successfully.
Tripper wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dontht trying to control the position from guard on top but Tripper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tripper has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's four 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.
Dontht trying to control the position from guard on top but Tripper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tripper has his hands on Dontht's head, controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Dontht with that takedown attempt.
As Dontht tries to get set, Tripper tries to push him back and clinch up but Dontht manages to avoid the attempt.
Dontht fails to land the takedown.
Tripper tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dontht manages to circle out of the way.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran Tripper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tripper has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Kieran Tripper!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Kieran Tripper!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Kieran Tripper!

Kieran Tripper wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cedrick Diggery (ranked 4749 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morgan Fox (ranked 4696 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Diggery
vs
Fox

176 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cedrick Diggery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Morgan Fox!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox tries to clinch but Diggery moves away

and Diggery counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fox won't be happy with that.
Fox is looking to regain half guard here but Diggery keeps moving and retains side control.
Diggery creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fox sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fox is looking to reverse the position.
Diggery in side control, throwing shots but Fox defends.
Diggery is looking to take a break and control but Fox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fox tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Diggery presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggery trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggery is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fox is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diggery thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Diggery punching from mount but Fox doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Diggery is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fox sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Diggery frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diggery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fox on the ground.
Fox is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diggery wants to control the pace but Fox is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggery can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fox is looking to escape.
Diggery thowing shots but they're missing.
Fox is squirming around, avoiding Diggery's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggery throwing strikes here but Fox is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fox manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Diggery missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fox works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diggery postures up in Fox's guard and throws a big left but Fox blocks it.
Diggery wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fox throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Diggery escapes and throws Fox's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Diggery taking a break here but Fox is having none of it and regains half guard.

Diggery is trying to work for a kimura but Fox is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diggery is just content to waste time from the top position. Fox takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedrick Diggery dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Fox tries to clinch there but Diggery circles away.
Fox tries to clinch but Diggery moves away

and Diggery counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Diggery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fox can do to turn this around?
Diggery passes Fox's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Fox is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diggery pulls his head out easily.

Fox looking for a kimura from the bottom but Diggery passes into side control!
Fox on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cedrick Diggery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggery tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Diggery throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox is not content to let Diggery control the position.
Diggery throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Diggery tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fox defending against the ground and pound.

That's two 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.
Diggery is looking to take a break and control but Fox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diggery misses with the ground and pound.

Diggery is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fox tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diggery is trying to get an arm triangle but Fox is defending well.
Diggery trying to control the position but Fox is working away.

Diggery goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fox rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diggery's guard! Nice work there by Fox!
Fox won't allow Diggery to get back to his feet.
Fox passes into half guard.

Fox is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diggery defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggery is trying to control but can't.

Fox is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diggery has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diggery trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diggery is trying to stand.
Diggery tries to roll over but Fox keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedrick Diggery 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!

Diggery throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cedrick Diggery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diggery avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Diggery closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fox's guard.

Fox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Fox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diggery is aware though and is defending well.
Fox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggery missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Fox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Fox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diggery doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diggery manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diggery trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diggery throwing strikes but missing.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Diggery from controlling successfully.

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.

Fox looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Diggery from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fox has his foot on Diggery's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diggery works his way back into a safe position though.
Diggery trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
Diggery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fox is keeping the position for now.
Diggery throwing strikes but missing.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Fox gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggery trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diggery wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
Diggery wants to stand but Fox has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Diggery slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Diggery is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cedrick Diggery showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diggery has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Cedrick Diggery!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Cedrick Diggery!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Cedrick Diggery!

Cedrick Diggery wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alan Ragasatria (ranked 2986 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ato Renato (ranked 4686 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ragasatria
vs
Renato

155 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alan Ragasatria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ato Renato!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Renato fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ragasatria, pushing him back against the cage.
Ragasatria goes for a takedown attempt but Renato pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Renato has Ragasatria up against the cage in a clinch.
Ragasatria could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Renato tries to stall but Ragasatria uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ragasatria can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragasatria tries to pull guard but Renato holds him up against the cage and eventually Ragasatria drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Ragasatria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragasatria tries to pull guard but Renato won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragasatria is trying to pull guard but Renato turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ragasatria is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Renato is keeping busy.
Renato is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ragasatria tries to pull guard but Renato holds him up against the cage and eventually Ragasatria drops back down to his feet.
Ragasatria drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Renato gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two 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.
Renato is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ragasatria is keeping busy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Renato seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Ragasatria can't get the takedown.
Ragasatria looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragasatria is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Renato gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Renato trying to control the position but instead, Ragasatria has worked for underhooks and has pushed Renato into the cage.
Renato is trying to maintain a safe position but Ragasatria gets an underhook and turns Renato into the cage.
Ragasatria tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Renato is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ragasatria is keeping busy.
Ragasatria is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ragasatria has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Renato after a bit of a struggle.
Renato letting Ragasatria take a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ragasatria has Renato pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Renato manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ato Renato dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ragasatria tries to keep at a distance but Renato has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ragasatria tries for a takedown but Renato manages to get underhooks.
Ragasatria has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Renato avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Renato prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Ragasatria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragasatria wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato tries to stall but Ragasatria uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ragasatria tries to pull guard but Renato won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragasatria wants to take the fight to the mat but Renato manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Renato wants to stall.
Renato is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ragasatria fails to pull guard.
Ragasatria has Renato pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Renato manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Renato tries to stall but Ragasatria uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ragasatria jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Renato walks away with a smile on his face. Ragasatria gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Renato gets a clinch.
Renato tries to stall but Ragasatria uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ato Renato.

Renato moves into the clinch.
Renato gets underhooks to prevent Ragasatria's takedown attempt.
Ragasatria tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Renato just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renato looking to stall.
Ragasatria can't get the takedown.
Ragasatria drops down looking for an ankle pick but Renato pulls his leg out and moves away.

Renato has managed to clinch.
Renato is trying to maintain a safe position but Ragasatria gets an underhook and turns Renato into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ragasatria is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Renato is keeping busy.
Renato is trying to stall.
Renato is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ato Renato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Renato moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Renato is looking to control Ragasatria's arms but Ragasatria gets an underhook and turns him. Now Renato has his back to the cage.
Renato looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ato Renato.

Renato clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ragasatria pulls Renato into guard.
Ragasatria is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Renato avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Renato looking to pass the guard.

Renato drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ragasatria manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Renato has Ragasatria in his guard.

Renato looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ragasatria wants to control from the top but Renato keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ragasatria drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ragasatria jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ragasatria drops back looking for a leg! Renato is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Renato manages to kick Ragasatria off! Ragasatria jumps back into Renato's guard.
Ragasatria is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ragasatria slips nicely into half guard.
Renato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ragasatria. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Renato actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ragasatria is looking for a kimura here.

Renato looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Renato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Ragasatria is looking for a kimura but Renato is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ragasatria to get the leverage.

Ragasatria is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Renato is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alan Ragasatria!

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FIGHT
RATING
19%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Snowmen (ranked 4676 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter McGowan (ranked 4935 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Snowmen
vs
McGowan

175 cm
25
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Snowmen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter McGowan!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGowan scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGowan missing with a left hand there. Snowmen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snowmen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snowmen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGowan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Snowmen.
Snowmen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snowmen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGowan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Snowmen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snowmen throws a looping overhand right but McGowan ducks down to avoid it.
McGowan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGowan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGowan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Snowmen lands a body shot.
McGowan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
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!
Snowmen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGowan throws the left hand but Snowmen avoids the punch easily.
McGowan scores with a three punch combo!
Snowmen misses with a double jab.
Snowmen walks into a straight right hand from McGowan.
Snowmen misses with a hook. McGowan ducked under it nicely.
McGowan slips a jab and a cross from Snowmen.
Snowmen ducks under a wild hook from McGowan.
Snowmen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGowan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Snowmen throws a nice looking combination but McGowan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. McGowan catches Snowmen right on the button with a cross.
McGowan lands a lovely overhand right.
McGowan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Snowmen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGowan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGowan lands a jab to the nose.
Snowmen takes one on the button.
A jab from McGowan does it's job there.
McGowan cracks Snowmen with a good jab.
McGowan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGowan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from McGowan does it's job there.
McGowan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGowan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snowmen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Snowmen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGowan ducks under a wild hook from Snowmen.
McGowan lunges at Snowmen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Snowmen's hand.
McGowan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Snowmen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Snowmen misses with a two punch combination.
McGowan tests Snowmen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snowmen connects with a crisp jab.
McGowan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snowmen. McGowan does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGowan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McGowan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Snowmen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGowan.
Snowmen cracks McGowan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGowan slips a jab and a cross from Snowmen.
McGowan misses with a hook.
Snowmen swings for the body but McGowan moves out of range.
McGowan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Snowmen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Snowmen misses with a series of wild punches.
McGowan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGowan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McGowan throws a series of punches but Snowmen moves out of range.
Snowmen ducks right into an uppercut from McGowan.
McGowan looks winded!
Snowmen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGowan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Snowmen throws a series of punches but McGowan moves out of range.
Good exchange - McGowan coming out on top.
Snowmen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Snowmen tests McGowan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGowan jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for McGowan. That snapped Snowmen's head back.
McGowan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Snowmen.
McGowan with a hook.
McGowan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGowan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snowmen.
McGowan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Snowmen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGowan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Snowmen.
Snowmen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGowan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snowmen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Snowmen.
McGowan works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - McGowan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snowmen catches McGowan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGowan throws a series of punches but Snowmen moves out of range.
Snowmen lands a nice shot that snaps McGowan's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snowmen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snowmen looks to score with a jab to the body but McGowan is just out of range.
Snowmen throws a nice looking combination but McGowan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snowmen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McGowan slips a jab from Snowmen.
Snowmen misses with a body shot.
Snowmen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGowan.
McGowan throws the left hand but Snowmen avoids the punch easily.
Snowmen loads up on a big right hand but McGowan slips the punch.
Snowmen misses with a hook. McGowan ducked under it nicely.
And McGowan tries to counter it with a takedown but Snowmen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Snowmen throws a hook to the side of McGowan's head but McGowan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGowan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGowan misses with a straight right.
Snowmen lunges at McGowan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGowan's hand.
Snowmen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snowmen tries to bum rush McGowan with a series of wild strikes but McGowan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGowan moves out of range of the strikes.
McGowan with the counter takedown but Snowmen avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter McGowan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Snowmen tries to bum rush McGowan with a series of wild strikes but McGowan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGowan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Snowmen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snowmen dodges the punch combination from McGowan.
McGowan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGowan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGowan moves out of range as Snowmen strikes.
Snowmen just misses with a punch to the body.
McGowan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Snowmen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGowan looks to throw the jab but Snowmen is out of range.
McGowan needs to keep his hands up - Snowmen had a free shot at his head there.
McGowan swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowmen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGowan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snowmen throws a lazy right hand but McGowan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGowan lands a glancing blow to the side of Snowmen's head.
McGowan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snowmen throws a hook to the side of McGowan's head but McGowan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGowan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snowmen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGowan throws a one two combo.
McGowan catches Snowmen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Snowmen loads up on a big right hand but McGowan slips the punch.
McGowan throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by McGowan.
McGowan scores with a hook.
McGowan moves away from the strike by Snowmen.
Snowmen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGowan moves away.
McGowan misses with a double jab.
Snowmen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGowan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGowan lands with a cross.
Snowmen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGowan.
Snowmen looks to land a combination but McGowan avoids it well.
A punch combination from Snowmen misses.
McGowan connects with a right hand. Snowmen shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snowmen walks into a stiff left hand from McGowan.
Snowmen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGowan was well out of range. Poor timing from Snowmen.
Snowmen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGowan scores with a hook.
Snowmen misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGowan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Snowmen.
A combination from Snowmen does no damage.
Snowmen clobbers McGowan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGowan cracks Snowmen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Snowmen throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Snowmen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snowmen with a nice cross.
McGowan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGowan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snowmen's head backwards.
Snowmen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Peter McGowan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGowan throws a hook but Snowmen avoids it easily.
It looked like Snowmen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGowan.
Snowmen moves forwards but McGowan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Snowmen misses with a body shot.
Snowmen lands a nice hook to McGowan's body. McGowan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGowan lands with an uppercut that bounces Snowmen off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from McGowan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snowmen throws a hook but McGowan avoids it easily.
Snowmen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGowan.
Snowmen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Snowmen misses with a double jab.
McGowan lands an overhand right.
McGowan staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by McGowan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGowan.
McGowan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snowmen throws out the jab.
McGowan feints the counter takedown.
Snowmen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGowan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Snowmen.
Sloppy strikes from Snowmen. Those never looked like landing.
McGowan misses the jab.
Snowmen throws a hook but McGowan avoids it easily.
Good shot there by McGowan.
The fighters circling - Snowmen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGowan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snowmen.
Snowmen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snowmen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGowan, as that shot connected.
Snowmen takes a swing at McGowan's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snowmen. McGowan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snowmen looks to land a combination but McGowan avoids it well.
A punch combination from Snowmen misses.
McGowan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snowmen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snowmen lunges at McGowan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGowan's hand.
McGowan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGowan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snowmen.
No joy there for Snowmen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Snowmen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGowan moves away.
Snowmen tests McGowan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGowan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Snowmen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGowan.
A little feinted left hand from Snowmen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGowan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snowmen. McGowan does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Robert Snowmen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Snowmen ducks under a wild hook from McGowan.
McGowan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGowan with the counter takedown but Snowmen avoids it easily.
McGowan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snowmen.
Some wild striking there from McGowan.
McGowan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snowmen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from McGowan.
McGowan throws a hook but Snowmen blocks it.
A slow jab from McGowan misses its intended target.
Snowmen throws a nice looking combination but McGowan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snowmen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGowans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGowan walks into a stiff left hand from Snowmen.
Snowmen slips a straight right by McGowan.
McGowan lands a jab to the head.
McGowan slips under a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Snowmen misses.
McGowan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by McGowan as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Snowmen misses the target.
McGowan throws a hook but Snowmen blocks it.
Snowmen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGowan ducks under a wild hook from Snowmen.
Snowmen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGowan.
Snowmen throwing a counter right hand but McGowan manages to avoid it.
McGowan throws an overhand right that lands on Snowmen's shoulder, as Snowmen tries to avoid the shot.
Snowmen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McGowan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snowmen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGowan loads up on a big right hand but Snowmen slips the punch.
Snowmen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snowmen missing with a left hand there. McGowan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGowan moves out of range of the strikes.
McGowan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Snowmen misses with an uppercut. McGowan saw that one coming.
McGowan scores with a punch to the head.
McGowan misses with an uppercut.
Snowmen misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Snowmen does no damage.
Snowmen throws a hook but McGowan blocks it.
McGowan with the counter takedown but Snowmen avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGowan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Snowmen throws an overhand right that lands on McGowan's shoulder, as McGowan tries to avoid the shot.
Snowmen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Snowmen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGowan.
Jab from McGowan.
Snowmen dodges the punch combination from McGowan.
McGowan misses with a few strikes there.
McGowan misses with a wild combination.
McGowan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snowmen.
Snowmen scores with a hook to the body. McGowan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snowmen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Snowmen misses with a looping left.
Snowmen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGowan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Snowmen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A left lands for McGowan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGowan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snowmen.
Snowmen throws a series of punches but McGowan moves out of range.
Snowmen looks to land a left hand but McGowan moved out of range nicely.
McGowan lands an overhand right.
Snowmen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snowmen throws an overhand right that lands on McGowan's shoulder, as McGowan tries to avoid the shot.
Snowmen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGowan clobbers Snowmen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheers as McGowan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Snowmen doesn't seem phased though.
McGowan misses with a two punch combination.
Snowmen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Snowmen takes a swing at McGowan's ribcage but misses.
McGowan throws a series of strikes that have Snowmen backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGowan, as that shot connected.
McGowan ducks under a wild hook from Snowmen.
Snowmen misses with a looping right.
Snowmen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGowan connects with the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by McGowan there.
Snowmen lands with a nice body punch.
Snowmen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGowan.
Snowmen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGowan with a nice cross.
Snowmen looks to throw the jab but McGowan is out of range.
McGowan with the counter takedown but Snowmen avoids it easily.
Snowmen throws the left hand but McGowan avoids the punch easily.
McGowan swinging wildly here.
McGowan slips under a jab.
McGowan feints the counter takedown.
McGowan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Snowmen under the eye.
Snowmen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGowan with a nice cross.
Donk. McGowan catches Snowmen right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snowmen throws a series of punches but McGowan avoids them all with ease.
McGowan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Snowmen cracks McGowan with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGowan throws a series of punches but Snowmen moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peter McGowan.
Well McGowan 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Robert Snowmen!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Peter McGowan!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Peter McGowan!

Peter McGowan wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Dury (ranked 4667 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Garbrandt (ranked 4687 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dury
vs
Garbrandt

170 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramon Dury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cody Garbrandt!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garbrandt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Dury slips the punch.
Dury blocks a jab.
Dury tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Garbrandt manages to circle out of the way.
Dury gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garbrandt.
Garbrandt connects with a nice looking jab.

Garbrandt lands a big uppercut and Dury crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dury looks OK. Garbrandt waves Dury back to his feet!

Dury is rocked!
Cody Garbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garbrandt cracks Dury with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cody Garbrandt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrese Gibson (ranked 4694 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Jackson (ranked 4751 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gibson
vs
Jackson

170 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyrese Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gibson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gibson throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.

Jackson has Gibson up against the cage in a clinch.
Gibson avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gibson's brow.
Gibson blocking some punches.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gibson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gibson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Gibson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gibson circles away.
Gibson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Gibson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gibson counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Gibson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gibson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Gibson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Gibson is blocking nicely.
Gibson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gibson blocks an uppercut.
Gibson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrese Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gibson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gibson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gibson throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Gibson jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibson.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibson.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Gibson shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibson jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Gibson around his waist. Gibson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Gibson avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
Gibson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Gibson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gibson tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Gibson jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gibson tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gibson tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gibson is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Gibson tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Gibson tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Gibson drops back down to his feet.
Gibson is breathing heavily.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gibson blocks the elbow strike.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gibson uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gibson blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gibson jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gibson is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gibson jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibson avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gibson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Jackson wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Gibson.
Gibson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Gibson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Gibson blocks with his arms.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gibson tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrese Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gibson is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Gibson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Gibson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Gibson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Antonio Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Gibson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jackson wants to clinch but Gibson slips to the side
and Gibson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Jackson closes the distance and pushes Gibson back into the cage.
Gibson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Gibson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Gibson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Gibson tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gibson.
Gibson is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gibson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gibson blocking some punches.
Gibson tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gibson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gibson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gibson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gibson avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibson.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Gibson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibson blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Gibson jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Gibson around his waist. Gibson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gibson avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gibson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gibson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Gibson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
Gibson avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Gibson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.

Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Antonio Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gibson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Gibson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jackson darts in and clinches Gibson up against the cage.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gibson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gibson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Gibson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Gibson jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrese Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibson is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Gibson tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Gibson drops back down to his feet.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gibson jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Gibson around his waist. Gibson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Gibson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gibson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Gibson is avoiding it.
Gibson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
It looked like Gibson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Antonio Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gibson keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Gibson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Gibson is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Gibson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Gibson circles away and keeps his distance.

Jackson gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Gibson tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gibson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gibson jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Gibson around his waist. Gibson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Gibson successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Gibson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gibson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gibson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Jackson!