PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dimitrios Pantagiota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Mattila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pantagiota comes to the cage accompanied by Troy Music Video. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Pantagiota
vs
Mattila

172 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
167 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dimitrios Pantagiota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Mattila!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pantagiota.
Mattila has his takedown stuffed

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

Pantagiota successfully pulls guard.
Pantagiota tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

Pantagiota working for submissions but it's allowed Mattila to get to half guard.
Mattila works his way into side control.
Pantagiota tries to improve position but can't.
Pantagiota struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mattila tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mattila looks gassed!
Pantagiota is trying to get back to his feet.
Pantagiota can't do much from the bottom here.
Pantagiota tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mattila is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pantagiota knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pantagiota knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mattila on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pantagiota can't do much from the bottom here.
Pantagiota is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Mattila's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pantagiota is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mattila asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pantagiota is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattila gets to mount! Pantagiota was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

Mattila is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pantagiota can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Mattila wants to finish this one by submission but Pantagiota is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mattila.
Mattila can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pantagiota is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pantagiota is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Mattila is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pantagiota has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pantagiota on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pantagiota tries to get out of the position.
Pantagiota is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pantagiota can't escape the position.
Mattila with shots to the head and body - Pantagiota looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommi Mattila dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mattila shoots and misses

and Pantagiota counters by clinching up.

Pantagiota jumps guard and drags Mattila to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pantagiota wants to sweep here but Mattila controlling him for the moment.
Pantagiota not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pantagiota looking for a sweep. Not yet Pantagiota, not yet.
Pantagiota wants to stand and escape but Mattila is having none of it.
Pantagiota is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pantagiota wants to stand but Mattila is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pantagiota trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Pantagiota looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mattila!
Pantagiota wants to control the pace but Mattila is squirming around nicely.
Mattila is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pantagiota wants to control but Mattila has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Pantagiota wants to take a breather but Mattila is having none of it.
Pantagiota has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Mattila works to full guard.

Mattila is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pantagiota has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pantagiota trying to control the position from guard on top but Mattila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mattila wants to sweep but no luck.
Mattila is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pantagiota wants to control from the top but Mattila keeps moving.
Pantagiota is stalling in the full guard.

Mattila looking for a guillotine here but Pantagiota defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pantagiota tries to free his leg and advance position but Mattila is retaining full guard.
Pantagiota trying to control the position from guard on top but Mattila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mattila seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pantagiota looking to pass the guard.
Pantagiota is looking to stand up but Mattila won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mattila seems keen to control Pantagiota's posture.
Mattila looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pantagiota sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pantagiota wants to get up but he can't break Mattila's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Mattila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pantagiota gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mattila wants to stand up but Pantagiota is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommi Mattila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pantagiota's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Pantagiota will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pantagiota doesn't manage to clinch there - Mattila circles away.
Mattila has his takedown stuffed

and Pantagiota counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Pantagiota successfully pulls guard.
Mattila postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Pantagiota is looking for a triangle but Mattila pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mattila drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mattila jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Pantagiota working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mattila doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mattila manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattila trying to control but Pantagiota is working from the bottom.
Tommi Mattila has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mattila preventing the sweep.
Pantagiota utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pantagiota is looking to clinch.
Mattila with a poor takedown

and Pantagiota holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

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.
Pantagiota lands with a right to the head.
Pantagiota changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mattila fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mattila shoots and misses

and Pantagiota counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dimitrios Pantagiota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Mattila.
Mattila pushes Pantagiota off looking to stand but Pantagiota dives back in and keeps control.
Mattila won't allow Pantagiota to pass to mount.
Pantagiota seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mattila does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pantagiota trying to control the pace.
Mattila wants to get back to his feet.
Pantagiota is taking a breather. Mattila says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mattila pushes Pantagiota off and gets back to his feet.
Mattila is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pantagiota sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pantagiota shoots in but Mattila avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Pantagiota misses the target.
Mattila doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pantagiota counters with a leg kick.
Mattila fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pantagiota avoids it really well and circles away.
Pantagiota tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mattila fails with a takedown attempt.
Mattila leaves Pantagiota with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mattila gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pantagiota counters with a three punch combo that has Mattila backing up. Mattila nods at Pantagiota to acknowledge the strikes.
Pantagiota is looking to clinch but Mattila is avoiding it.
No luck for Mattila with that takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitrios Pantagiota showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mattila has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Tommi Mattila!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Tommi Mattila!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Tommi Mattila!

Tommi Mattila wins by unanimous decision!