PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hank Redford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Finkelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Redford
vs
Finkelton

175 cm
19
165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

174 cm
19
161 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hank Redford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bart Finkelton!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Finkelton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Redford fails with the takedown
and Finkelton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finkelton works over Redford's head and body with a nice combination.
Redford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finkelton sprawls well. Finkelton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Redford gets slowly back to his feet.
Finkelton's coach down at The Pit was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Finkelton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Finkelton!
Redford moves forwards but Finkelton connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Redford fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Finkelton sprawls well initially but Redford persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Redford is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Redford is looking for a kimura here.

Redford seems to be working for a kimura but Finkelton defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redford prevents Finkelton from improving his position.

Redford is working for a submission of some sort.

Redford seems to be looking for submissions.

Redford is looking for a kimura but Finkelton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Redford to get the leverage.

Redford is looking for a kimura here.
Finkelton is trying to maintain the position but Redford is very close to passing his half guard.
Finkelton is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkelton won't allow Redford to pass to mount.
Finkelton wants to get back to full guard.

Redford is looking for a kimura here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Redford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Finkelton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Redford.

Redford looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Finkelton is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkelton wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Redford is working for a kimura but Finkelton is defending it quite comfortably.

Redford is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Finkelton is trying to get back to full guard.

Redford is trying to work for a kimura but Finkelton is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finkelton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Redford is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Finkelton sees it coming and defends easily.
Finkelton tries to roll over but Redford keeps him under control.

Redford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Finkelton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Redford.
Finkelton is looking to escape.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finkelton tries to get to full guard but Redford has control of the leg.

Redford is trying for a kimura here. Finkelton looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Redford wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hank Redford!
Hank Redford seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.