PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jasper Mclaughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atticus Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atticus Finch is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Mclaughlin
vs
Finch

211 cm
24
178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jasper Mclaughlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Atticus Finch!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch misses the shot to the body.

Mclaughlin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Finch tries to get to full guard but Mclaughlin has control of the leg.

Finch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Finch is looking to control Mclaughlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Finch avoid being mounted?
Finch tries to roll over but Mclaughlin keeps him under control.
Finch is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch is looking to improve his position.

Mclaughlin is working for a submission of some sort.
Finch is looking to improve his position.
Mclaughlin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch wants to improve his position but Mclaughlin is controlling well.
Mclaughlin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Finch on the ground.
Finch is still trying to improve position.
Finch wants to control but Mclaughlin is keeping busy.
Finch controlling the position well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Finch actively working from the bottom here.
Finch trying to control here.
Finch is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mclaughlin is staying active.
Mclaughlin working Finch over with strikes.
Mclaughlin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mclaughlin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Finch is trying to control but Mclaughlin passes into side control!
Finch is looking to regain half guard here but Mclaughlin keeps moving and retains side control.
Finch can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mclaughlin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Finch struggling a bit here.
Finch looking for a sweep but Mclaughlin has passed into full mount! Oh no!

Mclaughlin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Finch is on top in guard.
Finch passes into half guard.
Mclaughlin is trying to maintain the position but Finch is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mclaughlin is trying to stand back up but Finch is controlling him
Finch controlling the pace.

Finch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mclaughlin wants to control but Finch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Finch trying to mount his opponent but Mclaughlin defends it.
Mclaughlin wants to get back to full guard but Finch has mounted him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch wants to control the pace but Mclaughlin is squirming around nicely.

Finch is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mclaughlin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mclaughlin working to try and regain half guard.
Mclaughlin really wants to buck Finch off and get back to his feet.
Finch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mclaughlin is looking to escape.
Mclaughlin gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch works his way into full mount!
Finch fails to take his opponent's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Finch controlling from mount.
Finch trying to control but Mclaughlin is having none of it.
Finch is trying to control here but Mclaughlin has managed to regain half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Finch prevents Mclaughlin from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Finch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mclaughlin has managed to free his arm - good work.

Finch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mclaughlin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Finch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mclaughlin keeps working.

Finch wants to work for an arm triangle but Mclaughlin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Finch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mclaughlin defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mclaughlin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Finch is pressing down on Mclaughlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mclaughlin is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch 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!

Mclaughlin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Finch lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mclaughlin!
Finch trying to control but Mclaughlin is having none of it.
Mclaughlin tries to reverse the position but Finch maintains control.
Finch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mclaughlin is looking to escape.

Finch is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Mclaughlin is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Mclaughlin flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Finch anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Mclaughlin and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Finch slips an arm under Mclaughlin chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Finch has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Finch is squeezing on Mclaughlin like an anaconda would it's prey. Mclaughlin fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Atticus Finch!