PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zackary Finyard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finyard's entrance music is Everlast - What Its Like. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Finyard
vs
Vincent

173 cm
24
159 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
162 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zackary Finyard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Vincent!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vincent thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Finyard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finyard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hunter's hideout in the buildup to the fight.
Vincent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finyard avoids a kick to the body.
Vincent looks for a takedown but Finyard sprawls well.
No luck for Vincent with that takedown attempt.
Vinnie Vincent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finyard tries to land a leg kick but Vincent saw it coming and moves away.
Finyard misses with a hook.
Vincent with a lazy takedown attempt
and Finyard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zackary Finyard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Vincent.
Vincent fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vincent throws a right and a left that Finyard avoids nicely.
Vincent misses with a wild combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Finyard. That's going to slow Vincent down.
Finyard slaps away a takedown attempt from Vincent, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vincent walks into a stiff left hand from Finyard.
Vincent looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finyard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vincent tries to bum rush Finyard with a series of wild strikes but Finyard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vincent.

Vincent closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Finyard quickly recovers to half guard.
Finyard wants to improve his position but Vincent is controlling well.
Vincent missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Finyard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vincent is working away from the top position though.
Vincent throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Vincent is working for a submission of some sort.

Vincent is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Finyard is just riding it out for now. Vincent eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finyard trying to control from the bottom.
Finyard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vincent is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vincent thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vincent thows a huge punch but Finyard dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finyard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Finyard is looking for a sweep. Vincent is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vincent thows a huge punch but Finyard dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finyard keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Vincent missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vincent is nestled in close to Finyard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Vincent is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Finyard wants to control but Vincent is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vincent has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Finyard is staying active underneath Vincent, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Finyard moves into full guard.
Finyard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vincent trying to control the position from guard on top but Finyard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vincent throws a big right hand that misses.
Finyard keeping moving, preventing Vincent from controlling successfully.
Finyard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vincent in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vincent in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Finyard is looking for a triangle but Vincent pushes his legs off easily.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vincent accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vincent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Vincent 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.

Vincent feints and as Finyard raises his hands in defense, Vincent changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Finyard is trying to keep Vincent in close.
Vincent throws a big elbow that misses.
Vincent throwing strikes but missing.
Vincent advances position into side control!
Vinnie Vincent has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vincent in side control, throwing shots but Finyard defends.
Vincent is working Finyard over with some ground and pound from side control.
Finyard can't do much from the bottom here.
Finyard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vincent working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finyard is looking to regain half guard here but Vincent keeps moving and retains side control.
Vincent trying to control the action but Finyard is working from the bottom.

Vincent tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Finyard misses with a strike from the bottom.
Finyard takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finyard is looking to regain half guard here but Vincent keeps moving and retains side control.
Finyard is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vincent goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Finyard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vincent but great work by Finyard.
Vincent struggling a bit here.
Vincent is trying to improve his position.
Vincent wants to control but Finyard postures up.
Vincent is trying to get back to half guard.
Vincent takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Vincent is trying to control Finyard's posture but Finyard avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vincent prevents Finyard from moving into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent tries to bench press Finyard off him but Finyard keeps the position.
Finyard tries to advance to mount but Vincent denies him.
Finyard fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Finyard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vincent some visible discomfort.
Finyard is looking to take a break and control but Vincent is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Vincent's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Finyard trying to control the position but Vincent is working away.
Vincent wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finyard trying to control the position but Vincent is working away.
Finyard has control of an arm but Vincent manages to advance to Finyard's back!
Vincent scores with punches to the body.
Vincent lands punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finyard trying to control the hands but Vincent breaks the grip.
Vincent throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Vincent has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Finyard.
Finyard looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finyard finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Vincent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Finyard leaves Vincent with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Finyard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vincent swings for the body but Finyard moves out of range.
Vincent throws a one two combo.
Vincent lands a right hook to the body.
Finyard leaves Vincent with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Finyard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vincent dives in and grabs Finyard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Finyard pushes down on Vincent's head and hops out.
Zackary Finyard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Vincent.
Finyard scores with a punch to the head.
Vincent swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vincent, as that shot connected.
Vincent avoids a kick to the body.
Vincent shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Finyard as he avoids it easily.
Finyard throws a jab but it's blocked by Vincent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Finyard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Finyard defends it nicely.
Finyard scores with a jab to the body.
Vincent throws a series of punches but Finyard avoids them all with ease.
Finyard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vinnie Vincent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vincent.
Vincent takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vincent lands with a cross.
Finyard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vincent looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Finyard is fending him off so far but Vincent persists. Nope, Finyard circles away and we're back to standing.
Finyard scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finyard. Vincent does a little dance to reset his feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Finyard enables Vincent to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Finyard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vincent stopping the sweep attempt from Finyard.
Vincent pushing down on Finyard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zackary Finyard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Finyard is refusing to be controlled, as Vincent sits in half guard.
Finyard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vincent is working away from the top position though.
Vincent seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Vincent is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Finyard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vincent is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finyard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vincent throws a big right hand that misses.
Vincent is fighting to break Finyard's control of his arms but Finyard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Vincent got a little sloppy there for a moment and Finyard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vincent has managed to get both his arms back between Finyard's legs - danger averted.
Finyard is adopting a defensive guard.
Vincent in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vincent is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vincent with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vincent loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Finyard scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Vincent trying to control the position from guard on top but Finyard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vincent scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vincent postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finyard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vincent with a nice head shot there.
Vincent is looking to work some ground and pound but Finyard has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Vincent comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vincent 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Vincent!
A very excited looking Vinnie Vincent made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.