PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Pringle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Finch (ranked 0 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.

Pringle
vs
Finch

185 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mick Pringle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Finch!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Pringle counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Finch!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pringle controlling the pace for now.

Pringle is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Finch has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Finch!
Pringle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pringle striking off his back but it's not causing Finch any problems.
Pringle pulls Finch in close to prevent any damage.
Pringle's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pringle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Finch has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pringle is proving hard to escape from.
Pringle will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pringle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pringle keeping moving, preventing Finch from controlling successfully.

Pringle is looking for a triangle but Finch pushes his legs off easily.
Pringle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finch passes Pringle's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Finch stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Pringle to get to his feet.
Pringle tries to land a front kick but Finch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Finch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pringle staying out of range there.
Pringle throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch lands with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Finch.

Pringle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pringle is breathing heavily.
Pringle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Finch trying to control the position.
Finch keeping moving, preventing Pringle from controlling successfully.

Finch has his feet on Pringle's thighs here. He's pushed Pringle off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pringle screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Finch!