PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richmond Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waru Kuzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richmond Finch has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Finch
vs
Kuzuri

176 cm
29
156 lbs
19 - 8 - 1

163 cm
35
150 lbs
42 - 17 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richmond Finch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waru Kuzuri!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuzuri misses the shot to the body.
Kuzuri staying out of range there.
Finch scores with a jab to the body.
Kuzuri has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kuzuri avoids the body shot from Finch.
Kuzuri slips under a jab.
Kuzuri throws a leg kick that misses.
Finch throws a leg kick but Kuzuri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Finch is looking to slow Kuzuri down with leg kicks.
Finch has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Kuzuri jabs at Finch's body.
Finch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuzuri is out of range and Finch settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Kuzuri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kuzuri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Kuzuri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Finch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Kuzuri misses the target.
Finch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kuzuri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Richmond Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuzuri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finch throws a front kick aimed at Kuzuri's knee but Kuzuri avoids it well.
Kuzuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Kuzuri blocks a leg kick.
Kuzuri only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kuzuri misses.
Finch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Finch is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Finch. That's going to slow Kuzuri down.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Kuzuri moves out of range easily.
Finch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuzuri in his tracks.
Kuzuri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kuzuri connects with a right hand. Finch shakes it off.
Kuzuri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finch counters with a head kick. That will keep Kuzuri thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kuzuri throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
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!
Kuzuri wants to slow Finch down by chopping away at his legs.
Finch does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch staying out of range there.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Kuzuri ducks down to avoid it.
Kuzuri throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Finch blocks the leg kick.
Finch works Kuzuri's body with a nice hook.
Kuzuri throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Kuzuri ducks down to avoid it.
Finch tries to move into range but Kuzuri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A head kick by Kuzuri misses
and Finch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuzuri scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from Finch lands.

It looks like Waru Kuzuri has been cut.
Finch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuzuri.
Finch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuzuri. Kuzuri obviously looking to wear him down.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch takes one to the side of the head.
Kuzuri misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri motions for Finch to come forward. Kuzuri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuzuri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kuzuri.
Kuzuri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kuzuri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Finch has time to react.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Finch, right into the meat.
Finch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finch throws a body punch but Kuzuri moves out of range.
Kuzuri misses with a left hand
and Finch counters with a nice leg kick.
Finch throws the kick towards the body but Kuzuri avoids it.
Finch lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuzuri with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzuri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finch connects with an inside leg kick.
Kuzuri tried to score with a low kick but Finch checks it.
Finch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Finch lands a jab-cross combination.
Finch checks the leg kick.
Kuzuri stuns Finch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuzuri misses with a leg kick.
Finch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kuzuri misses with a wild body shot.
Kuzuri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Finch connects with a body shot that sends Kuzuri's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuzuri takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuzuri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Finch jabs Kuzuri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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 Richmond Finch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Waru Kuzuri's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Finch tries to move into range but Kuzuri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuzuri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finch connects with the punch.
Finch slips a straight right by Kuzuri.
Finch swings for the body but Kuzuri moves out of range.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Kuzuri moved out of range.
A big right from Kuzuri misses.
Finch misses with a body kick.
Finch throws a body kick that misses.
Finch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuzuri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzuri tests Finch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Finch.
Kuzuri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finch throws a right and a left that Kuzuri avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.
Kuzuri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuzuri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finch under the eye.
Finch throws a low kick but Kuzuri moves out of range easily.
Richmond Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Finch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Finch.
The crowd cheers as Kuzuri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finch doesn't seem phased though.
Oh Finch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finch digs a good body shot into Kuzuri's ribs.
Kuzuri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Finch seems to have got his legs back now.
Kuzuri lands with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Kuzuri misses
and Kuzuri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuzuri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuzuri misses with a wild body shot.
Finch throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kuzuri avoids it.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Finch.
Finch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuzuri has time to react.
Kuzuri misses with a right hand
and Finch counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuzuri catches Finch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri throws a leg kick but Finch checks it.
Kuzuri misses with a right hand
and Finch counters with a two punch combo.
Kuzuri misses with a wild body shot.
Finch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuzuri to score with a decent uppercut.
Kuzuri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuzuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
It seemed like Kuzuri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuzuri defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Kuzuri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That has opened up Waru Kuzuri's cut even more.
A punch combination from Finch misses.
Kuzuri appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuzuri misses with an uppercut
and Finch counters with a nice uppercut.
Finch slips under a jab.
Finch throws a head kick that misses.
Kuzuri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuzuri jabs at Finch's body.
Finch throws a head kick but Kuzuri moves out of range.
Finch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kuzuri lands a high kick!
Finch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kuzuri throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuzuri.
Kuzuri swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kuzuri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finch misses the jab.
Kuzuri lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch throws a hook but Kuzuri avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuzuri, as that shot connected.
Finch lands a leg kick that knocks Kuzuri off balance momentarily.
Kuzuri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuzuri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good leg kick by Finch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kuzuri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuzuri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kuzuri.
Finch scores with a leg kick.
Finch swings for the body but Kuzuri moves out of range.
Kuzuri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuzuri misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Finch thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kuzuri blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Richmond Finch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Waru Kuzuri's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Finch lands a body shot.
Kuzuri misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Kuzuri.
Kuzuri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Finch momentarily.
Finch throws a head kick but Kuzuri moves out of range.
Kuzuri misses with a jab to the body
and Finch counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Finch takes a swing at Kuzuri's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Finch. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Kuzuri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuzuri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuzuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzuri misses the jab.
Finch throwing a counter right hand but Kuzuri manages to avoid it.
Finch moves out of range of the body kick.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuzuri moves away.
Kuzuri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Kuzuri.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuzuri.
Kuzuri throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Kuzuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It appears Finch was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kuzuri throws out a leg kick but Finch moves out of range and Kuzuri only half commits.
Kuzuri tries to move into range but Finch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuzuri misses with the combination.
Kuzuri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuzuri tried to score with a low kick but Finch checks it.
Finch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuzuri tries to work over Finch's front leg with a kick but Finch checks it.
Kuzuri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuzuri catches Finch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzuri manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Kuzuri blocks the low kick.
Finch cracks Kuzuri with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuzuri throws a lazy right hand but Finch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
Kuzuri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Finch's head.
Kuzuri goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kuzuri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Kuzuri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Finch checks it well.
Kuzuri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kuzuri lands with a nice body punch.
Finch misses with a hook. Kuzuri ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Kuzuri misses.
Kuzuri connects with a body shot that sends Finch's belly button to the back.
Finch avoids the head kick by Kuzuri.
Donk. Kuzuri catches Finch right on the button with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuzuri takes one to the chin there.
Finch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kuzuri throws a shot to the body.
Finch lands a body shot.
Kuzuri checks the leg kick.
Finch checks a leg kick.
Kuzuri lands with a right hand.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Finch lands a slapping body shot.
Kuzuri misses the shot to the body.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Kuzuri ducks right into an uppercut from Finch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kuzuri looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Finch fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuzuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kuzuri checks a leg kick.
Kuzuri connects with a high kick.
Kuzuri throws the kick towards the body but Finch avoids it.
Finch throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kuzuri avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Finch.
Finch throws a leg kick but Kuzuri sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab lands there for Finch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kuzuri.
Finch lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kuzuri takes a step back to recover.
Kuzuri misses with a head kick.
Kuzuri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuzuri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Waru Kuzuri just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Waru Kuzuri's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kuzuri tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuzuri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuzuri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch scores with a head kick.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Kuzuri is out of range.
Finch fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuzuri flicks out a counter leg kick but Finch steps away.
Kuzuri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuzuri. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Kuzuri moves out of range easily.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuzuri only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Finch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch throws a head kick but Kuzuri moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Finch.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
Finch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuzuri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuzuri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Finch lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuzuri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Finch slips under a jab from Kuzuri.
A leg kick checked by Finch.
Kuzuri misses the shot to the body.
Kuzuri takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Kuzuri misses its intended target.
Kuzuri looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Kuzuri connects with an inside leg kick.
Kuzuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuzuri looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range.
Kuzuri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch blocks a low kick nicely.
Finch cracks Kuzuri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Finch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuzuri throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
That kick from Kuzuri tenderised Finch's leg. Finch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Finch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuzuri.
Finch misses with a leg kick
and Kuzuri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finch lands with a cross.
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch misses with a low kick as Kuzuri jumps back.
Kuzuri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuzuri.
Kuzuri misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Finch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuzuri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuzuri throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kuzuri throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
Kuzuri misses with a wild combination.
Finch throws a wild body kick that Kuzuri sees coming a mile off.
Finch throws a shot to the body.
Kuzuri scores with a punch to the head.
Finch lands with an overhand left.
Finch throws a leg kick but Kuzuri sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Finch scores with a head kick. Kuzuri tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Finch blocks a jab.
Finch cracks Kuzuri with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch looks to land a body kick but Kuzuri moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kuzuri.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri throws a push kick but Finch slaps the foot to one side.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
Finch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuzuri moves away from the strike by Finch.
A little jabbing left from Kuzuri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuzuri fakes the leg kick and cracks Finch in the body.
Kuzuri avoids the body shot from Finch.
Kuzuri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuzuri lands a nice shot to the body.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuzuri.
Kuzuri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finch. That did some damage!
Nice body punch from Finch.
Finch misses with a double jab.
Kuzuri appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kuzuri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuzuri.
Kuzuri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Richmond Finch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Waru Kuzuri's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kuzuri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Kuzuri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuzuri misses with a low kick.
Finch appears to be looking for a big counter.
Finch misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuzuri.
Finch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Finch.
Kuzuri throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Kuzuri walks into a stiff left hand from Finch.
Finch lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kuzuri backs up against the cage.
Finch checks a leg kick.
Kuzuri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Finch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzuri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuzuri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuzuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Finch is looking to slow Kuzuri down with leg kicks.
Kuzuri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kuzuri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Finch's head.
Kuzuri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finch is able to avoid easily.
Nice shot lands for Finch.
Finch scores with a hook to the body. Kuzuri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuzuri.
A big right from Kuzuri misses.
Kuzuri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuzuri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuzuri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the liver by Finch. Beautiful body shot.
Waru Kuzuri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Kuzuri is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzuri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuzuri scrambles back to his feet.
Kuzuri is still on wobbly legs! Can Finch finish him?
The fighters circling - Kuzuri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuzuri seems to have recovered his senses.
Finch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big left from Kuzuri misses.
Finch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuzuri misses the shot to the body.
Finch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Finch motions for Kuzuri to come forward. Finch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finch lands a leg kick that knocks Kuzuri off balance momentarily.
Finch slips a straight right by Kuzuri.
Kuzuri throws a front kick aimed at Finch's knee but Finch avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finch lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kuzuri takes a step back to recover.
Nice jab there from Finch.
Finch feints a jab promting Kuzuri to slip. Finch then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kuzuri slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kuzuri misses with a hook.
Kuzuri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Finch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuzuri lands a nice shot that snaps Finch's head back.
Kuzuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Finch misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuzuri connects with a crisp jab.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuzuri tries to move into range but Finch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
Finch does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Finch lands a jab to the head.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Kuzuri lands a big uppercut and Finch crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Finch looks OK. Kuzuri waves Finch back to his feet!
Kuzuri cracks Finch with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Finch falls to his knees and Kuzuri doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waru Kuzuri!
Waru Kuzuri is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Waru Kuzuri made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Richmond Finch stepped up to the mic, saying 'I guess I'll be drowning my sorrows instead of celebrating at tonight's after party. '.