PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Finn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoban Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Von Bondies - C'mon c'mon. The crowd seem to be enjoying Washburn's choice of entrance music: Magic Carpet Ride. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Finn
vs
Washburn

182 cm
42
173 lbs
40 - 21 - 1

180 cm
36
177 lbs
24 - 18 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Worldwide Nutrition (160q)
Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

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 40 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey Finn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hoban Washburn!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washburn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finn.
Washburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finn.
Washburn throws a low kick but Finn avoids it.
Finn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Washburns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Washburn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finn swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Washburn pushes Finn up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Washburn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Washburn keeps control of Finn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Finn tries for a takedown but Washburn manages to get underhooks.
Washburn misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn looking to slow down the pace here.

Finn has hold of one of Washburn's legs. Washburn is fighting the takedown attempt but Finn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Washburn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washburn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Finn.
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.
Finn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Washburn's head.
Washburn keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully.
Washburn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Washburn keeps trying to improve his position.
Finn looking to pass the guard.
Finn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Washburn trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Finn throwing strikes but missing.
Washburn wants to improve his position but instead Finn has moved into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Finn stalling.
Finn passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Washburn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Finn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Washburn some visible discomfort.
Washburn looking for a sweep but Finn has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Finn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Finn dominating with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn wants to control but Finn is having none of it.
Washburn is working to get back to half guard.
Finn pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Finn is stalling here but it's allowed Washburn to get half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn wants to free his trapped foot but Washburn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Finn winds up and cracks Washburn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn wants to pass the guard but Washburn is defending well.
Finn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Washburn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Finn trying to control the pace.
Washburn is trying to control but can't.

Finn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washburn keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Finn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Washburn shoots for a double leg takedown but Finn sprawls well. He's pushed Washburn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Finn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Washburn has managed to clinch.
Finn is looking for a takedown.
Finn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Washburn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Washburn swings wildly with an uppercut but Finn uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Washburn fails to land.
Washburn prevents Finn from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washburn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finn or not.
Washburn has Finn pressed against the cage, preventing Finn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Finn wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Finn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finn is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Washburn.
Finn misses with some punches.
Washburn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Finn manages to break the clinch.
Washburn tries to clinch there but Finn circles away.
Washburn dips to his left and cracks Finn with an uppercut!
Finn shoots and misses
and Washburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finn throws a body shot but no joy.
Finn leaves Washburn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Washburn's coach down at Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Washburn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Washburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finn.
Washburn misses with a body shot.

Washburn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Washburn stalling against the cage.
Finn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washburn can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finn tries to break the clinch but Washburn is controlling the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Washburn.
Washburn scores with a shot to the side of Finn's head.
Stalling in the clinch from Washburn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washburn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Washburn can't find room to land a body shot as Finn controls the action.
Washburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Finn backwards.
Finn can't find room to land a body shot as Washburn controls the action.
Finn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Washburn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Washburn misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn can't get the takedown.
A shot in the inside from Washburn.
Washburn digs a right hand underneath Finn's ribcage. Finn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Finn being controlled against the cage.
Finn is looking for a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Finn as Washburn tries to tie him up.
Washburn misses with a body punch.
Finn blocks an uppercut.
Washburn lands a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn swings wildly with an uppercut but Finn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Finn fails to land.

Finn breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washburn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mickey Finn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Finn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Finn wants to take a breather but Washburn manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Finn.
Finn stands up over Washburn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washburn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finn is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hoban Washburn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Finn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Finn.

Finn darts in and clinches Washburn up against the cage.
Finn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Washburn pulls his leg out and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Washburn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Finn fails to land the takedown.
Washburn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Washburn scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washburn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finn.
Finn shoots for a double leg takedown but Washburn sprawls well. He's pushed Finn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Finn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washburn moves away.
Washburn moves in looking to clinch but Finn pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn doesn't manage to clinch there - Finn circles away.
Finn scores with a leg kick.
Finn is looking to wear down Washburn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Finn stuffs the takedown attempt from Washburn. Washburn gets slowly back to his feet.
Washburn throws a lazy right hand but Finn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Washburn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finn just misses with a punch to the body.
Washburn tries to clinch up but Finn circles away and keeps his distance.
Finn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Washburn defends it nicely.
Finn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Finn coming out on top.
Finn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Washburn pinned against the cage. Washburn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn doesn't manage to clinch there - Finn circles away.
Washburn leaves Finn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hoban Washburn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Washburn.

Finn gets a clinch.
Finn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Washburn looking to stall.

Washburn is fighting off a takedown attempt but Finn is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Washburn to the mat. Washburn regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Washburn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Finn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Washburn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Washburn.
Washburn 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.
Washburn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Finn is controlling him.
Washburn is controlling Finn's posture.
Finn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Washburn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Washburn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Washburn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Washburn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Finn wants to get back to full guard.
Washburn is looking to stall here but Finn recovers full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finn is trying to keep Washburn in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Finn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Finn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Finn!
Mickey Finn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.