PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dorian Petersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Callum Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Petersen
vs
Finch

218 cm
24
279 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

200 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dorian Petersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Callum Finch!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petersen throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
Finch misses with a head kick.
Finch throws a body punch but Petersen moves out of range.

Petersen clinches.
Petersen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finch is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Petersen to keep the fight standing.
Finch tries to circle away but Petersen has him pinned against the cage.
Finch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Petersen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Petersen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Petersen wants a takedown but no success here.
Finch tries to break the clinch but Petersen is controlling the position.
Finch tries to break the clinch but Petersen is controlling the position.

Petersen pulls guard successfully.
Finch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Petersen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Callum Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch tries to bum rush Petersen with a series of wild strikes but Petersen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Finch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petersen as he avoids it easily.
Dorian Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callum Finch.
Finch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Petersen drives through and clinches with Finch against the cage.
Finch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Petersen walks away with a smile on his face. Finch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Petersen works the jab nicely.
Petersen shoots in looking for a takedown. Finch tries to sprawl out of it but Petersen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Finch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Finch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Petersen counters by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Finch has a couple of punches blocked by Petersen.
Petersen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Finch tries to pull guard but Petersen holds him up against the cage and eventually Finch drops back down to his feet.
Finch is trying to break free.
Petersen lands with a light punch inside.
Finch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Petersen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Petersen moves into the clinch.
Petersen blocks an uppercut.
Finch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Petersen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Petersen scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Callum Finch has been cut.
Finch misses with a double jab.
Petersen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Finch pinned against the cage. Finch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petersen misses with a double jab.
Finch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Petersen closes the distance and clinches.
Petersen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finch's efforts to push away.
Finch is trying to force a seperation but Petersen has the dominant position.
Finch stops a takedown attempt from Petersen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch is trying to break the clinch but Petersen has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Finch is trying to break the clinch but Petersen is controlling him.

Petersen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finch moves to clinch but Petersen breaks away

and Petersen counters by moving into the clinch.

Petersen pulls guard.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Finch's guard.
Petersen stays in close to Finch's body and controls the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Petersen stands up from Finch's guard - Petersen perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dorian Petersen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Callum Finch's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Finch darts in trying to clinch

and Petersen counters by moving into the clinch.

Petersen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Finch. No joy for Petersen on that attempt.
Finch shoots in for a double leg but Petersen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Finch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finch has his takedown stuffed

and Petersen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Finch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petersen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Finch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Petersen breaks from the clinch.
Finch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petersen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Finch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Petersen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch dives in for a single leg takedown but Petersen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dorian Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callum Finch.

Petersen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petersen shoots in but Finch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petersen misses with a head kick.
Finch tries to clinch up.
Finch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petersen circles away quickly and effectively.
Finch misses with a combination
and Petersen counters with a series of strikes. Finch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Finch is breathing heavily.
Petersen stuffs the takedown.
Petersen fails with a takedown attempt.
Finch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Finch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petersen fails with the takedown.
Petersen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Finch avoids it really well and circles away.
Finch tries to clinch up but Petersen circles away and keeps his distance.

Petersen moves into the clinch successfully.
Petersen scores with a shoulder strike.
Petersen keeps control of Finch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Petersen has Finch pressed against the cage, preventing Finch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Petersen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch digs a good body shot into Petersen's ribs.
Finch closes the distance but Petersen moves to the side

and Petersen counters by moving into the clinch.
Finch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petersen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Finch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Finch jumps guard but Petersen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Petersen breaks from the clinch.
Finch is trying desperately to land a takedown but Petersen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Finch.
Finch closes the distance but Petersen moves to the side
and Petersen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Finch's knee momentarily.
Finch is looking to clinch but Petersen is avoiding it.
Petersen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Finch.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Finch misses with a double jab.
No luck for Petersen with that takedown attempt.
Petersen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finch.
Petersen has a takedown stuffed.
Petersen shoots in but Finch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petersen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Finch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dorian Petersen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Callum Finch's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Petersen fails with a takedown attempt.
Finch closes the distance but Petersen moves to the side
and Petersen counters with a left and a right that stings Finch.
Finch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Petersen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petersen's waist but Petersen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Finch off to one side.
Finch shoots for a takedown but Petersen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Petersen darts in and clinches Finch up against the cage.
Finch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Petersen walks away with a smile on his face. Finch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dorian Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callum Finch.
Finch throws a body kick that misses.
Petersen misses with a head kick.
A left and a right from Finch both land. Nice combination.
Petersen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Petersen rushes Finch and presses him up against the cage.

Petersen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Petersen pushes Finch off and gets back to his feet.
Petersen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Finch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petersen somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Petersen. No joy for Finch on that attempt.
Petersen shoots in but no luck this time.
Dorian Petersen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen shoots in for a takedown but Finch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petersen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finch.
Petersen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Finch.

Finch tries to sprawl but Petersen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Petersen.
Petersen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Finch!
Petersen throwing strikes here but Finch is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dorian Petersen just wasn't active enough.
Finch tries to clinch

and Petersen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petersen prevents Finch from breaking the clinch.
Petersen scores with a hook to the body.
Finch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Callum Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dorian Petersen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petersen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dorian Petersen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Petersen 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dorian Petersen!