PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Donavan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Finley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finley has chosen Remember the Name as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Donavan
vs
Finley

180 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Donavan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dakota Finley!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Donavan as he jumps to the side.
Jab, jab by Donavan - just one landing.
Finley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Donavan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donavan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donavan misses with a head kick.
Donavan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Donavan.
Donavan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donavan throws a series of punches but Finley avoids them all with ease.
Finley shoots for a double leg takedown but Donavan sprawls well. He's pushed Finley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donavan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donavan fails to land with a series of punches.
Donavan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donavan is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donavan cracks Finley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Finley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Finley showed some decent athleticism there.

Finley stands up and beckons Donavan to join him on the feet.
Donavan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donavan throws a right and a left that Finley avoids nicely.
Donavan lands a slapping body shot.
Finley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Donavan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Finley somewhat.
Scott Donavan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dakota Finley.
Donavan throws a nice looking combination but Finley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donavan tries to bum rush Finley with a series of wild strikes but Finley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donavan defending well as Finley loads up on a big left hand.
Donavan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Finley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Donavan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Finley is trying to control. Donavan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Donavan looking for submissions off his back.
Donavan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Finley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Donavan sees it coming and defends easily.
Finley wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Donavan uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Donavan has a closed guard, preventing Finley from standing up.
Finley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donavan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donavan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donavan looks to land a combination but Finley avoids it well.
Finley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Donavan swivels and escapes.
Donavan scores with a nice head shot.
Donavan misses with a two punch combination.
Donavan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donavan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Donavan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Finley somewhat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donavan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Donavan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A telegraphed right hand from Finley misses the target.
Donavan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Finley shoots in for a takedown but Donavan shows good takedown defense.
Donavan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Donavan does no damage.
Donavan lands a lovely overhand right.
Donavan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Finley pushes Donavan away with a front kick.
Donavan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donavan stuffs the takedown attempt from Finley. Finley gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donavan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donavan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scott Donavan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donavan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donavan throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Finley has Donavan up against the cage in a clinch.
Donavan is trying to break the clinch but Finley has him pressed against the cage.
Finley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Donavan is defending well for now.
Donavan keeps control of Finley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Finley tries to pull guard but Donavan won't allow it.
Scott Donavan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dakota Finley.
Donavan tries to break the clinch but Finley is controlling the position.
Donavan tries to break free but Finley pushes him back against the cage.
Donavan can't break the clinch.
Finley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Donavan prevents it.
Finley looking for a takedown.
Donavan has had enough of the clinch but Finley keeps him there for the moment.
Donavan is trying to break free.

Finley breaks from the clinch.
Finley dodges the punch combination from Donavan.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Finley is defended easily by Donavan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Donavan throws a series of punches but Finley avoids them all with ease.

Finley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Donavan was covering up waiting for the punch and Finley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Donavan wants to stand and escape but Finley is having none of it.
Finley tries to free his leg and advance position but Donavan is retaining full guard.
Donavan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Finley looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finley throws and elbow that misses. Donavan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Finley's guard. Nice move by Donavan!

Finley working for submissions but it's allowed Donavan to get to half guard.
Donavan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Finley is trying to get back to full guard.
Finley is trying to stand up here but Donavan is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Donavan wants to take a breather but Finley is having none of it.
Finley tries to get to full guard but Donavan has control of the leg.
Finley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Donavan throws a nice looking combination but Finley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dakota Finley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Finley shoots in and bounces Donavan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Donavan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Donavan wants to control but Finley is keeping him busy.

Finley is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Donavan pulls his head out easily.

Donavan gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donavan misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donavan misses with a wild combination.
Finley shoots for a takedown but Donavan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Finley wants to clinch.
Donavan throws a right hand that Finley ducks under and follows up with a left that Finley also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Donavan.
Some wild striking there from Donavan.
Scott Donavan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Finley.
Donavan misses with a combination

and Finley counters with a single leg into guard. Donavan didn't expect that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Donavan keeping moving, preventing Finley from controlling successfully.
Finley looking to pass the guard.

Finley is trying to land a reversal but Donavan doesn't like that idea too much. He pushed the legs to the side and dives into side control. He's managed to grab a loose arm triangle. Donavan is tightening it up though! This could be trouble for Finley! Finley trying desperately to escape but he's gone limp! He's out! Wooooorld class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Donavan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Scott Donavan!