PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Finnigan (ranked 3608 p4p, 6160 weight class) and Zdravko Modric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finnigan comes into the arena with Foggy Dew - Luke Kelly blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Finnigan
vs
Modric

169 cm
25
136
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
145
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Finnigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zdravko Modric!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finnigan tries for a takedown but Modric sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Finnigan lands with a hook. Modric tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Modric showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finnigan.
Finnigan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Modric dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finnigan. That did some damage!
A punch combination from Finnigan misses.
Modric looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Modric tests Finnigan's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Finnigan moves into the clinch successfully.
Modric swings wildly with an uppercut but Finnigan uses good head movement to avoid it.

Finnigan manages to break the clinch.
Finnigan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Modric looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Finnigan forces Modric back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnigan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Modric wants to get back to striking at distance but Finnigan won't allow it.
Modric misses with a knee to the head.
Modric missing with knees to the body.

Finnigan manages to break the clinch.

Modric tries to keep at a distance but Finnigan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Finnigan.
Finnigan can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Finnigan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Modric looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Finnigan wants to take the fight to the mat but Modric manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Modric wants to get back to striking at distance but Finnigan won't allow it.
Modric throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Finnigan can't get the takedown.
Modric tries to land knees in the clinch but Finnigan avoids the damage to the body.
Modric tries to break the clinch but Finnigan is controlling the position.
Finnigan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnigan tries to pull guard but Modric won't allow it.
Modric misses with a knee strike.
Modric is trying to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Modric just misses with a elbow thrown towards Finnigan's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Finnigan as Modric tries to tie him up.

Finnigan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finnigan ducks under a wild hook from Modric.
Finnigan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Modric. That one must have hurt.
Finnigan dives in and grabs Modric's left leg, looking for a takedown. Modric pushes down on Finnigan's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Finnigan misses.
Modric counters with a body kick.
Finnigan blocks a head kick by Modric.
Finnigan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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!
Finnigan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Modric moves away.
Modric feints a counter leg kick.
Finnigan shoots in for a double leg but Modric sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Modric looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Modric is looking to score with low kicks.
Modric throws the kick towards the body but Finnigan avoids it.
Finnigan has a takedown stuffed.
Finnigan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Modric's waist but Modric gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Finnigan off to one side.
Modric moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Finnigan is breathing heavily.

Modric tries to keep at a distance but Finnigan has taken the fight into the clinch.

Modric breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Modric connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Modric moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Modric moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Modric turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Modric throws the kick towards the body but Finnigan avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finnigan checks a low kick from Modric.
Finnigan cracks Modric with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Modric connects with a solid leg kick.
Zdravko Modric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finnigan dives in and grabs Modric's left leg, looking for a takedown. Modric pushes down on Finnigan's head and hops out.
Modric throws a head kick that half lands.
Finnigan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Finnigan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Modric but Modric pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Finnigan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Modric with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Finnigan blocks the elbow strike.
Modric throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finnigan blocks it with crossed arms.
Modric is trying to break the clinch but Finnigan has him pressed against the cage.

Finnigan breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Modric gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Finnigan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Finnigan tries to pull guard but Modric won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Modric.
Modric prevents the takedown attempt.

Finnigan pulls Modric into guard.
Modric has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Modric stopping the sweep attempt from Finnigan.
Modric trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Modric postures up in Finnigan's guard and throws a big left but Finnigan blocks it.
Modric wants to control from the top but Finnigan keeps moving.
Finnigan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modric throws a big right hand that misses.
Modric is looking to work some ground and pound but Finnigan has wrist control.
Modric with a flurry of punches that miss.
Modric trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Finnigan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Finnigan tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Modric with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Finnigan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Modric throws a half hearted mid kick.
Finnigan moves out of range as Modric throws a body kick.
Zdravko Modric seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finnigan throws a head kick that misses.
Modric replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Finnigan blocks it well.
Modric lands a two punch combo.

Finnigan rushes Modric and presses him up against the cage.
Modric tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Finnigan.
Modric is trying to break the clinch but Finnigan has him pressed against the cage.
Modric misses with an elbow over the top.
Finnigan is working for takedown but Modric is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Finnigan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finnigan looking to slow down the pace here.
Modric is trying to break the clinch but Finnigan has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modric throws an elbow but it misses.
Finnigan blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Modric throws an elbow but misses.

Modric's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Modric fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finnigan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Finnigan avoids the head kick by Modric.
As Modric looks to move away, Finnigan throws a big counter combo but Modric just gets out of the way.
Modric looks for the body kick but Finnigan saw that one coming.
Modric throws the kick towards the body but Finnigan avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Modric misses with a body kick.
Modric misses with an attempted mid kick.

Finnigan clinches.
Modric missing with knees to the body.
Modric wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Finnigan has him pressed against the cage.
Finnigan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Modric is defending well.
Modric tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnigan tries to pull guard but Modric forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Modric fails to land.
Finnigan blocks an elbow strike from Modric.
Finnigan fails to pull guard.
Finnigan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Modrics head.
Modric fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Finnigan successfully pulls guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Modric accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Finnigan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finnigan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Modric throwing strikes but missing.
Modric preventing the sweep.
Modric wants to control from the top but Finnigan keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finnigan trying to strike off his back.
Modric trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Modric trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Finnigan tries for a takedown but Modric sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Modric lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Modric slaps away a takedown attempt from Finnigan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Modric looks to land a body kick but Finnigan moved away.
Finnigan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Finnigan half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Modric throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Modric swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finnigan.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Finnigan has taken the fight to the clinch.

Finnigan manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zdravko Modric 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Finnigan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Modric throws out the jab.

Finnigan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Modric, pushing him back against the cage.
Modric tries to circle away but Finnigan has him pinned against the cage.

Finnigan manages to pull guard.

Finnigan is looking for a triangle but Modric pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Modric is looking to work some ground and pound but Finnigan has wrist control.
Modric trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Finnigan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Modric.
Modric working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnigan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Modric is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Finnigan working a defensive guard but Modric manages to pass into side control anyway.
Modric throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Modric throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Finnigan defending against the ground and pound.
Finnigan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Modric.
Modric looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Finnigan is avoiding damage well.
Finnigan looking for a sweep but Modric has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Finnigan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Finnigan passes into half guard.
Modric wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modric is controlling Finnigan's trapped leg to prevent Finnigan from advancing to side control.
Finnigan trying to advance position but Modric counters by regaining guard.
Modric seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Modric keeping full guard, as Finnigan tries to pass.
Finnigan trying to control but Modric is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Modric has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zdravko Modric is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Finnigan passes Modric's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Finnigan wants to control but Modric is keeping him busy.

That's four 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.
Finnigan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Modric is defending against the submission attempts here by Finnigan.
Modric is staying active underneath Finnigan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Modric scores with a spinning back kick!
Finnigan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Modric circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finnigan dives in and grabs Modric's left leg, looking for a takedown. Modric pushes down on Finnigan's head and hops out.
Modric throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jimmy Finnigan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Modric.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zdravko Modric.
I've got Modric winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zdravko Modric!
Zdravko Modric seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.