PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ay Blyad (ranked 233 p4p, 32 weight class) and Atticus Finch (ranked 1959 p4p, 223 weight class). Finch is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ghetto Bird- Ice Cube. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Blyad
vs
Finch

177 cm
23
154 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

178 cm
23
156 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Groove Gear
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ay Blyad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Atticus Finch!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Blyad or perhaps it was just good defense by Finch, which made it look bad.
Finch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Finch throws a body kick that misses.
Finch cracks a nice hook into Blyad's ribs.
Blyad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Finch gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Blyad counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Finch can do anything to dispel that myth.

Blyad seems to be working for a kimura but Finch defends the submission attempt.

Blyad seems to be working for a kimura but Finch defends the submission attempt.
Blyad stops Finch from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Blyad seems to be looking for submissions.

Blyad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Finch pushes Blyad off looking to stand but Blyad dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Finch makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blyad catches Finch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Finch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blyad attempts a counter takedown but Finch avoids it well and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Blyad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blyad.
Blyad misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Finch misses with a body shot.
Blyad moves out of range of the strikes.
Blyad feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Blyad staying out of range there.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blyad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Blyad slips the punch.
Blyad moves out of range of the strikes.
Blyad half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Blyad moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blyad throws a punch but it's blocked by Finch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch is trying to push Blyad away but Blyad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Finch is trying to force a seperation but Blyad has the dominant position.

Finch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blyad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blyad throws a leg kick but Finch moved away.
Atticus Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blyad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blyad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch throws a poor cross that misses

and Blyad counters with a shoot takedown. Finch fights it but they end up in guard.
Blyad's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blyad sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Finch's guard.

Blyad is looking for a kimura but Finch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blyad to get the leverage.
Blyad is trying to control. Finch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blyad performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Blyad is working for a kimura but Finch is defending it quite comfortably.

Blyad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Finch manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Blyad keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Blyad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finch's efforts to push away.

Finch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blyad is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Finch.
Finch throws a sloppy body shot

and Blyad counters by clinching up.

Finch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blyad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blyad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Finch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blyad somewhat.
Blyad throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finch lands the left hand.
Finch is looking to slow Blyad down with leg kicks.

Blyad closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Finch to the mat! Finch manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blyad is controlling him.
Finch keeping moving, preventing Blyad from controlling successfully.
Blyad pushing down on Finch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Finch is trying to stand back up but Blyad is controlling him
Finch is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Blyad is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Finch to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Atticus Finch will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Finch swings away with a body shot that misses

and Blyad counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blyad.
Finch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blyad presses Finch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blyad presses Finch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Finch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blyad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Finch.
Blyad lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blyad.
Finch is trying to break the clinch but Blyad is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Blyad.
Still in the clinch, Blyad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blyad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Blyad.
Blyad prevents Finch from breaking the clinch.
Blyad pushes Finch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Blyad pulls Finch into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Finch decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Finch is breathing heavily.
Blyad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Blyad has managed to clinch.

Blyad pulls guard successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyad has Finch pulled in close to control his posture.
Blyad has a closed guard, preventing Finch from standing up.

Blyad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finch is aware though and is defending well.

Blyad looking for a guillotine here but Finch defends easily.

Blyad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finch defends it easily.
Blyad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finch can do to turn this around?
Blyad is trying to control the position but Finch postures up.

Finch stands up from Blyad's guard - Finch perhaps looking for a knockout.
Blyad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Blyad is out of range.
Blyad misses with a straight left.
Finch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Finch throws a hook but Blyad avoids it easily.
Blyad tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Finch manages to circle out of the way.
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blyad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blyad slips under a jab.
Finch lands a nice hook to Blyad's body. Blyad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick from Finch is predictable there

and Blyad counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Blyad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Finch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blyad trying to control the action but Finch is working from the bottom.

Blyad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Finch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyad prevents Finch from escaping the position.

Blyad swings around for an armbar but Finch sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Blyad's guard.
Blyad seems keen to control Finch's posture.
Finch is looking to stand up but Blyad won't let him.
Blyad managing to control the position.
Finch wants to get up but he can't break Blyad's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blyad looking to control.
Finch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Blyad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finch is aware though and is defending well.
Finch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Blyad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finch defends well.
Blyad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Blyad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finch defends it easily.

Finch is posturing up here but Blyad has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Finch tries to roll out but it's too tight and Finch has to tap! Slick submission there by Blyad!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ay Blyad!
Ay Blyad retains his lightweight title!
The defeated Atticus Finch had this to say: 'Who really thought I had a shot with this one? I sure as fuck didn't. Aylib's the goat, thanks for the matchup FARTMMA!'.