PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Finley (ranked 25135 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenson McIntyre (ranked 24575 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Finley
vs
McIntyre

150 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Esteban Finley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jenson McIntyre !
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McIntyre throws a right and a left that both miss.
McIntyre throws a right and a left that both miss.

McIntyre shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Finley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Finley has his hands clasped together around McIntyre 's back. He's all about the action.
Finley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McIntyre .
Finley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Finley is looking for a sweep. McIntyre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.

McIntyre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Finley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McIntyre .
Finley missing with punches from the bottom.
Finley trying to control here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McIntyre in particular looking to stall.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

McIntyre moves into the clinch.

McIntyre breaks from the clinch.

Finley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McIntyre stopping the sweep attempt from Finley.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Finley is on top in guard.

McIntyre controls Finley momentarily but Finley frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre trying to strike off his back.
Finley won't allow McIntyre to sweep him here.
McIntyre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McIntyre wants to sweep but no luck.
McIntyre has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Finley has passed into side control.
Finley in side control, throwing shots but McIntyre defends.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Finley landing strikes.
Finley throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Finley tries for a kimura but McIntyre is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Finley gets to mount! McIntyre was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McIntyre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jenson McIntyre dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Finley instigates a clinch.
Finley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McIntyre is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Finley is trying to stall.

McIntyre manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McIntyre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jenson McIntyre has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McIntyre working for submissions but it's allowed Finley to get to half guard.
McIntyre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Finley.
McIntyre wants to improve his position but Finley is controlling well.
Finley looks to land a strike but McIntyre avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Finley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Finley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McIntyre 's head.
McIntyre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

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.
Finley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McIntyre is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McIntyre punishes Finley's body with a nice straight punch.
McIntyre fails with an attempt to clinch.
McIntyre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esteban Finley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

McIntyre shoots in and bounces Finley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McIntyre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre stopping the sweep attempt from Finley.
McIntyre trying to control but Finley is working from the bottom.
Finley trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

McIntyre decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Esteban Finley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

McIntyre is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Finley's half guard.
McIntyre is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finley gets back to full guard.
McIntyre postures up.
Finley throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Finley is trying to control the position but McIntyre postures up.
McIntyre tries to stand but Finley is controlling from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McIntyre trying to control but Finley is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jenson McIntyre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

McIntyre shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Finley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Finley struggling a bit here.
Finley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Finley wants to control but McIntyre postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finley regains half guard there - taking advantage of McIntyre 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
McIntyre is keen to just control but Finley is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre working over Finley with some ground and pound. Finley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Finley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Finley.
McIntyre is looking to stand up but Finley won't let him.
Finley being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Finley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Finley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McIntyre pulls Finley in to control the position.
Finley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McIntyre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McIntyre manages to circle out of the way.

Finley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McIntyre , pushing him back against the cage.
Finley misses with a punch to the body.
McIntyre lands an elbow inside that Finley shrugs off.

McIntyre gets control of Finley's arms and successfully pulls guard. McIntyre will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Finley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McIntyre 's head.
Finley throwing strikes from guard but McIntyre blocks nicely.
Finley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McIntyre wants to stand and escape but Finley is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Finley.
McIntyre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Finley postures up and lands a big shot to McIntyre 's brow.
Finley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Finley is looking to clinch.
Finley tries to close the distance and clinch but McIntyre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

McIntyre closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Finley's guard.
McIntyre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McIntyre preventing the sweep.
Finley is working hard here to advance position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jenson McIntyre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McIntyre 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jenson McIntyre !