PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Finn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Von Bondies - C'mon c'mon. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Finn
vs
Jones

182 cm
30
203 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

193 cm
25
193 lbs
11 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Wolfpack Blood Labs Q158-Q155

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 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mickey Finn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tom Jones!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Finn's head.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Finn clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Finn swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Finn shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Finn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finn.
Jones tries to clinch but Finn is having none of it.

Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Finn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with an uppercut. Finn saw that one coming.
Finn swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Finn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Finn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mickey Finn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn misses the shot to the body.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Finn!

It looks like Tom Jones has been cut.
Finn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Finn misses the shot to the body.
Finn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones looks for the body kick but Finn saw that one coming.
Finn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Finn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Finn tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Finn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Finn misses the shot to the body.
Finn tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Finn throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Mickey Finn has been cut.
Jones cracks the inside of Finn's front leg.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Finn.

Jones instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones working aggressively here.
Finn leaning against his opponent.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Finn is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Finn has his back to the cage.
Finn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Finn is controlling the position.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Finn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Finn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Finn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Finn backwards.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Finn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Finn tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Finn wants to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finn moves away.
Tom Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finn.
Jones scores with a spinning back kick!
Finn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Finn is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Finn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones scores with a head kick.
Finn misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Jones dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Finn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Finn blocks a jab.
Jones tests Finn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finn closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Finn pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Finn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finn.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finn moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Finn looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Finn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Finn if he has to take too many more of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Finn off the cage and back into range.
Finn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finn's hands.
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jones misses with a hook.
Finn looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Tom Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A bone on bone clash there as Finn blocks the leg kick.
Finn misses with a looping right.
Jones misses the jab.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Finn shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jones wants to sweep here but Finn controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to keep Finn in close.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Finn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Finn pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Finn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones keeping hold of Finn's head, controlling as best he can.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Finn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Finn wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Finn moved out of range.
Finn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finn throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finn.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Finn's head back.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Finn lands a slapping body shot.
Finn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a push kick but Finn slaps the foot to one side.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Finn counters with a nice leg kick.
Finn lands with a cross.
Finn throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Finn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Finn as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Finn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
The fighters circling - Finn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Finn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Finn misses with a hook.
Finn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Finn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finn.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finn.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot by Jones.
Finn works the jab nicely.
Finn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Finn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Finn misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones digs a good hook to Finn's body.
Finn misses with an uppercut.
Finn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finn throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Finn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Finn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Finn. Finn gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Finn's ribs.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Finn throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Finn as he checks the leg kick.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Finn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Finn slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mickey Finn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Finn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finn.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finn misses with a hook to the body
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Finn shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Finn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Finn blocks the body kick.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finn manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Finn's side.
Finn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Finn looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Finn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tom Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones scores with a jab. Finn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Finn misses with a two punch combination.
Finn misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finn under the eye.
Finn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Finn takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Finn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones looks to land a combination. Finn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Finn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Jones catches Finn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finn.
Jones punishes Finn's body with a nice straight punch.

Finn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Finn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finn trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Tom Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.