PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Finn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Finn has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sam Alexander's chin.

Alexander
vs
Finn

182 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sam Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Richard Finn!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finn is looking to clinch.

Finn gets a clinch.
Finn missing with knees to the body.
Finn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Finn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow.
Finn tries to land knees in the clinch but Alexander avoids the damage to the body.
Finn tries a body shot but Alexander blocks it.
Alexander tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Finn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Finn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alexander stalling in the clinch.
Finn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexander is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Finn to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn lands an uppercut.
Finn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Finn looks winded!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Finn obliges.
A short right from Finn on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn scores a nice knee to the body.
Finn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alexander lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Finn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alexander managing to block the knees to the body from Finn.
Finn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alexander seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Finn can turn it around.
Finn misses with a knee to the head.
Finn swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finn swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander tries for a takedown but Finn manages to get underhooks.
Alexander is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Finn to keep the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Finn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alexander's brow.
Alexander jumps guard but Finn stands there with Alexander around his waist. Alexander gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Finn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alexander tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Finn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alexander managing to block the knees to the body from Finn.
Alexander on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Alexander pulls Finn into guard.
Alexander is trying to keep Finn in close.
Finn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finn throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Finn postures up in Alexander's guard and throws a big left but Alexander blocks it.
Finn throws a big elbow that misses.
Finn throws a big elbow that misses.
Alexander utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Finn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Finn throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Finn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexander is trying to keep Finn in close.

Alexander working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Finn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Finn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Finn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alexander works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Alexander wriggles free and stands up.
Richard Finn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Alexander closes the distance and pushes Finn back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alexander has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Finn has a couple of punches blocked by Alexander.
Alexander blocks an elbow strike.
Alexander jumps guard but Finn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alexander tries to pull guard but Finn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alexander misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Finn.
Finn misses with an elbow over the top.
Finn struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands.

Alexander manages to pull guard.
Alexander is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alexander is trying to control the position but Finn postures up.
Finn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Finn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Finn pushes Alexander up against the cage in a clinch.
Finn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Finn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alexander fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alexander tries for a takedown but Finn manages to get underhooks.
Alexander managing to block the knees to the body from Finn.
Finn misses with an elbow strike.
Alexander tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Finn smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Finn tries to clinch there but Alexander circles away.
Finn wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alexander has closed the distance and engaged Finn in a clinch.
Alexander has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Finn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alexander avoids the elbow strike from Finn, against the cage.

Alexander drags the fight down to the ground.

Finn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alexander has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Finn has managed to get both his arms back between Alexander's legs - danger averted.
Alexander wants to get back to his feet but Finn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alexander looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Finn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexander utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Finn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Alexander has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Finn has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Alexander avoiding damage as Finn throws knees to the body.
Alexander jumps guard but Finn stands there with Alexander around his waist. Alexander gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Richard Finn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Finn tries to land a knee to the head but Alexander blocks with his arms.
Finn tries to land a knee to the head but Alexander blocks with his arms.
Finn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alexander.
Alexander misses with a knee strike.

Alexander gets control of Finn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alexander will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Alexander working a defensive guard here.
Finn postures up in Alexander's guard and throws a big left but Alexander blocks it.
Finn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alexander is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alexander is really struggling to control Finn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Finn throwing strikes from guard but Alexander blocks nicely.
Finn postures up in Alexander's guard and throws a big left but Alexander blocks it.
Alexander avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander has control of Finn's left arm, preventing Finn from doing any damage.
Finn throwing strikes from guard but Alexander blocks nicely.

Alexander has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Finn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Finn postures up in Alexander's guard and throws a big left but Alexander blocks it.
Alexander is trying to control the position but Finn postures up.
Alexander wants to stand and escape but Finn is having none of it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Finn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexander half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finn moves away.

Alexander tries to keep at a distance but Finn has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Richard Finn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Finn moves into range and clinches up with Alexander.
A head punch on the inside from Finn fails to land.
Finn tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finn cracks Alexander with a nice body shot.
Finn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Finn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alexander lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Finn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alexander lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Finn - that landed with a thud.
Alexander blocks a body shot from Finn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexander.
Finn tries to throw a body punch but Alexander avoids it by throwing Finn back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Finn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alexander is trying to pull guard but Finn has him pressed against the cage.
Alexander jumps guard but Finn stands there with Alexander around his waist. Alexander gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Finn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alexander slows down the pace here.
Finn tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Finn smiles and moves away.
Alexander swats away the attempt to clinch by Finn.
Alexander tries to counter with a takedown but Finn is quick to defend against it.
Finn closes the distance but Alexander moves to the side
and Alexander counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Finn clinches with his opponent.
Finn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finn working aggressively here.
Finn misses with a body punch.

Alexander jumps guard and drags Finn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alexander avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexander avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexander seems keen to control Finn's posture.
Finn works over Alexander with some ground and pound from guard.

Alexander kicks Finn off and gets to his feet.

Finn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Finn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexander tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Finn smiles and moves away.

Finn drives through and clinches with Alexander against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn lands an uppercut.
Alexander jumps guard but Finn stands there with Alexander around his waist. Alexander gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Finn.
Alexander tries to pull guard but Finn holds him up against the cage and eventually Alexander drops back down to his feet.
Finn is leaning against Alexander and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Finn.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Finn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alexander's brow.
Alexander blocks the elbow strike.
Sam Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richard Finn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alexander is defending well for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Finn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Finn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Finn!