PBP Commentary

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!