PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Fink Nottle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fink Nottle comes to the cage accompanied by Pomp and Circumstance. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Fink Nottle
vs
Malone

177 cm
27
163 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
21
155 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Augustus Fink Nottle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moses Malone!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fink Nottle throws an off balance right hand
and Malone counters with a low kick, right behind Fink Nottle 's knee.
Malone fails to land with a series of punches.
Malone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fink Nottle circles away quickly and effectively.
Malone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fink Nottle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Malone blocks a jab.
Fink Nottle scores with a sloppy right hand. Malone should have avoided that one.
No luck for Malone with that takedown attempt.
Fink Nottle tries to clinch but Malone is having none of it.
Fink Nottle throws an overhand right that lands on Malone's shoulder, as Malone tries to avoid the shot.
Malone slips a jab from Fink Nottle.
Malone throws a sloppy body shot
and Fink Nottle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Malone. Beautiful body shot.

Fink Nottle gets tackled into the cage by Malone. Malone maintains the clinch.
Fink Nottle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fink Nottle struggles to land a body shot inside as Malone controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fink Nottle throws a head punch that misses.
Malone tries to break the clinch but Fink Nottle is controlling the position.
Fink Nottle swings wildly with an uppercut but Malone uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Fink Nottle fails to land.
Malone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malone tries to circle away but Fink Nottle has him pinned against the cage.
Fink Nottle scores with a shot to the side of Malone's head.
Malone blocks a body shot from Fink Nottle.
Fink Nottle throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone.
Fink Nottle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fink Nottle swings wildly with an uppercut but Malone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fink Nottle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malone or not.
Malone is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fink Nottle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fink Nottle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Malone is trying to pull guard but Fink Nottle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Malone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malone.
Augustus Fink Nottle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moses Malone.
Sloppy strikes from Malone. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Malone does no damage.
Fink Nottle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malone digs a good hook to Fink Nottle's body.
Fink Nottle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Malone misses its intended target.
Fink Nottle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Malone misses with a few strikes there.
Malone misses the shot to the body.
Augustus Fink Nottle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fink Nottle misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone cracks a nice hook into Fink Nottle's ribs.
Malone misses with a looping right.
Malone looks to land a combination but Fink Nottle avoids it well.
Malone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fink Nottle rather than just go for the knockout.
Malone throws a sloppy head kick and Fink Nottle moves out of range easily.
Fink Nottle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malone circles away quickly and effectively.
Malone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fink Nottle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malone's head backwards.
Malone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fink Nottle wants to clinch.
Fink Nottle with a jab.

Malone darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fink Nottle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Malone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fink Nottle defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malone stalling.
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 Augustus Fink Nottle will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A jab lands there for Fink Nottle.
Malone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fink Nottle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Malone both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Augustus Fink Nottle has been cut.
Fink Nottle tries to close the distance and clinch but Malone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Malone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Augustus Fink Nottle is winning the standup battle so far.
Fink Nottle tries to clinch there but Malone circles away.
Fink Nottle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fink Nottle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Malone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Fink Nottle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Malone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Fink Nottle.

Malone drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fink Nottle is looking to work some ground and pound but Malone has wrist control.
Fink Nottle stopping the sweep attempt from Malone.
Malone trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone is pulling down on Fink Nottle's head to control his posture.

Moses Malone has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fink Nottle moves out of range of the leg kick from Malone.
Moses Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Malone with that takedown attempt.
Malone moves forwards but Fink Nottle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fink Nottle dips to his left and cracks Malone with an uppercut!
Malone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fink Nottle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moses Malone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malone throws a series of punches but Fink Nottle moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fink Nottle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malone.
Fink Nottle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Fink Nottle.
Malone just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone staying out of range there.
Malone misses with a series of wild punches.
Fink Nottle misses the shot to the body.
Malone throws a low kick but Fink Nottle moves out of range easily.
Fink Nottle swats away the attempt to clinch by Malone.
Fink Nottle misses with a low kick.
Fink Nottle connects with a jab.
Malone throws a series of punches but Fink Nottle moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fink Nottle!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fink Nottle throws a lazy right hand but Malone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fink Nottle. Malone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fink Nottle scores with a jab.
Fink Nottle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malone closes the distance but Fink Nottle moves to the side
enabling Fink Nottle to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fink Nottle blocks a jab.
Fink Nottle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fink Nottle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Malone walks into a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fink Nottle throws a body punch but Malone moves out of range.
Fink Nottle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Malone is rocked!
Fink Nottle misses with an uppercut. Malone saw that one coming.
Malone is still on wobbly legs! Can Fink Nottle finish him?
Fink Nottle throws a hook to the side of Malone's head but Malone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augustus Fink Nottle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Augustus Fink Nottle's cut.
That's time! Fink Nottle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Malone tries to clinch but Fink Nottle moves out of range.
Malone is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Malone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fink Nottle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Malone moves out of range of the strikes.
Fink Nottle drops Malone with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Malone! Fink Nottle dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Augustus Fink Nottle!
A victorious Augustus Fink Nottle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.