PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Dichter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Finkelstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Dichter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Dichter
vs
Finkelstein

185 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Dichter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddie Finkelstein!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Finkelstein. Dichter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finkelstein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dichter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Finkelstein throws a shot from downtown. Dichter moves away and avoids it.
Finkelstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dichter throws out the jab.
Dichter misses with a straight left.
Dichter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dichter swings for the body but Finkelstein moves out of range.
Finkelstein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dichter leaves Finkelstein with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dichter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Finkelstein closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dichter to the mat! Dichter manages to get full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dichter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dichter keeping moving, preventing Finkelstein from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Finkelstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkelstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Finkelstein wants to control from the top but Dichter keeps moving.
Dichter is pulling down on Finkelstein's head to control his posture.
Dichter'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.
Dichter keeping moving, preventing Finkelstein from controlling successfully.
Finkelstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dichter lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Finkelstein!
Dichter really is a fat lump.
Finkelstein is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkelstein is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dichter pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dichter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Finkelstein is looking to escape.
Finkelstein tries to lock up and control but Dichter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Finkelstein might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dichter kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dichter prevents Finkelstein from getting the reversal.
Dichter trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dichter controlling from the full mount.
Finkelstein can't escape the position.
Dichter avoids the attempt from Finkelstein to control.
Dichter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dichter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Finkelstein tries to lock up and control but Dichter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dichter fails to advance to Finkelstein's back.
Dichter avoids the attempt from Finkelstein to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dichter wants to control the pace but Finkelstein is squirming around nicely.

Dichter working for a guillotine from mount but Finkelstein is in no mood to give up.
Finkelstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Finkelstein is squirming around, avoiding Dichter's attempts to control the action.
Finkelstein tries to hold on but Dichter postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dichter trying to control but Finkelstein is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that David Dichter will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dichter thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Dichter.
Finkelstein misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Finkelstein is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dichter's half guard.
Dichter wants to improve his position but Finkelstein is controlling well.
Finkelstein trying to control the action but Dichter is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Finkelstein connects with a nice short shot to Dichter's temple.
Finkelstein winds up and cracks Dichter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkelstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Finkelstein is trying to control. Dichter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dichter is trying to maintain the position but Finkelstein is very close to passing his half guard.
Finkelstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dichter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dichter trying to control here.
Finkelstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dichter defending well though.
Finkelstein is keen to just control but Dichter is a slippery customer.

Dichter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkelstein content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dichter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Finkelstein's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Finkelstein's back!
Finkelstein needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.

Finkelstein showing good submission defense here.
Dichter is looking to control Finkelstein but Finkelstein is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Freddie Finkelstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dichter doesn't have the hooks in and Finkelstein manages to turn into his guard.
Dichter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkelstein not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dichter keeping moving, preventing Finkelstein from controlling successfully.

Dichter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Finkelstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Finkelstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dichter keeping moving, preventing Finkelstein from controlling successfully.
Finkelstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Finkelstein wants to control from the top but Dichter keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finkelstein looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dichter keeping moving, preventing Finkelstein from controlling successfully.

Freddie Finkelstein has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Finkelstein misses with a hook. Dichter ducked under it nicely.
Finkelstein misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finkelstein misses with an uppercut. Dichter saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Finkelstein.
Finkelstein swings for the body but Dichter moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddie Finkelstein 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!

Dichter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finkelstein.
A big right from Dichter misses.
Finkelstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Dichter.
Dichter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finkelstein.
Dichter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finkelstein.
Finkelstein looks to land a right hand but Dichter moved out of range.
Finkelstein swings widly with a right hand

and Dichter counters with a shoot takedown. Finkelstein fights it but they end up in guard.
Dichter wants to control from the top but Finkelstein keeps moving.
Finkelstein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dichter's guard.

Dichter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finkelstein defends well.
Dichter is controlling Finkelstein's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dichter keeping moving, preventing Finkelstein from controlling successfully.

Dichter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Finkelstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dichter looking to control.
Dichter keeping full guard, as Finkelstein tries to pass.
Finkelstein trying to control but Dichter is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Finkelstein postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Finkelstein stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Dichter has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Finkelstein manages to get his head free but now Dichter has transitioned to an armbar! Finkelstein grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Dichter! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Dichter!