PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Finn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Matson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Finn might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Von Bondies - C'mon c'mon. Matson has chosen Remember the name as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Finn
vs
Matson

182 cm
35
200 lbs
29 - 13 - 0

190 cm
33
192 lbs
24 - 13 - 1

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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 29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mickey Finn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Matson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finn looks to throw a body kick
and Matson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Matson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matson lands a jab to the head.

It looks like Mickey Finn has been cut.
Matson tries to score with a low kick but Finn moves his leg out of the way.
Finn tries to work over Matson's front leg with a kick but Matson checks it.
Finn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matson avoids it really well and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Finn, right into the meat.
Matson moves out of range of the body kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Matson enables Finn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Matson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Matson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Matson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matson controlling Finn's posture.
Matson looking to control.
Finn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Finn lands a couple of elbows.
Finn throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Finn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Finn has managed to get both his arms back between Matson's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Finn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matson controls Finn momentarily but Finn frees himself.
Finn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finn throws a big right hand that misses.
Matson controls Finn momentarily but Finn frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matson is trying to control the position but Finn postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Finn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matson looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Josh Matson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finn.
Matson staying out of range there.
Finn throws a hook but Matson avoids it easily.
Matson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finn.
Matson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Finn.
Matson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Finn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matson manages to avoid it.
Matson throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Finn.
Finn misses the shot to the body.
Matson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finn was well out of range. Poor timing from Matson.
Finn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finn throws a body punch but Matson moves out of range.
Matson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Finn throws the kick towards the body but Matson avoids it.
A left lands for Matson.
Matson ducks under a wild hook from Finn.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Finn.
Finn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Finn tries to work over Matson's front leg with a kick but Matson checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mickey Finn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mickey Finn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Matson blocks the body kick.
Finn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Finn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Finn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matson won't be happy with that.
Finn landing strikes.

Finn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Finn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Matson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Finn working the strikes but Matson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matson is trying to control but can't.
Finn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Finn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matson wants to control but Finn is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Matson looking for submissions off his back.
Matson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Finn wants to free his trapped foot but Matson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Finn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Finn thows a huge punch but Matson dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn is looking to take a break and control but Matson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mickey Finn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Finn manages to pass to mount!
A nice elbow there by Finn.
Matson wants to control but Finn is having none of it.
Finn looking to ground and pound but Matson is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finn in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Matson is trying to escape the mount.
Matson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matson is working to get back to half guard.
Finn dominating with strikes here.
Finn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Matson is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn landing strikes from the mount and Matson is in trouble!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finn scoring with strikes but Matson is staying in there.
Finn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Matson's face.
Matson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Finn punishing his opponent with strikes.

Finn looking for a guillotine from mount but Matson is having none of it.
Finn lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Matson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Finn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mickey Finn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Finn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Finn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matson lands a nice shot to the body.
Matson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Finn rather than just go for the knockout.
Matson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Finn.
Finn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Finn.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matson cracks Finn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matson scores with a sloppy right hand. Finn should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Matson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matson looks to score with a jab to the body but Finn is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Finn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Matson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Finn pulls his head out easily.
Matson has hold of Finn's hands but Finn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Finn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Matson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Finn is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn wants to take a breather but Matson is having none of it.

Matson is defending against the submission attempts here by Finn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Matson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Finn pulls his head out easily.
Matson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Finn is looking to take a break and control but Matson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn lands strikes from half guard.
Finn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matson defending well though.
Matson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Finn.
Mickey Finn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Finn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Josh Matson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matson is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Finn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Mickey Finn just wasn't active enough.
Matson pushes Finn away with a front kick.
Matson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finn.
Finn moves out of range of the body kick.
A solid body kick from Finn.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finn.
Matson scores with a hook to the body. Finn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matson defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Josh Matson.
I think Finn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!