PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chauncey Finley (ranked 8598 p4p, 0 weight class) and Limpy Flaccidissimo (ranked 5498 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Finley
vs
Flaccidissimo

195 cm
24
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chauncey Finley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Limpy Flaccidissimo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Flaccidissimo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Finley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Flaccidissimo wants to control from the top but Finley keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finley wants to sweep here but Flaccidissimo controlling him for the moment.
Flaccidissimo looking to sit in guard and control but Finley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Finley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Flaccidissimo working for a triangle but Finley defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flaccidissimo has a closed guard, preventing Finley from standing up.
Flaccidissimo trying to keep a closed guard but Finley is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Finley stopping the sweep attempt from Flaccidissimo.
Finley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Flaccidissimo's guard.
Finley throws a big elbow that misses.
Flaccidissimo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Finley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Finley.

Finley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Finley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Flaccidissimo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Flaccidissimo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Flaccidissimo throwing strikes but missing.
Flaccidissimo with a nice head shot there.
Flaccidissimo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Finley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flaccidissimo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flaccidissimo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flaccidissimo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Finley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flaccidissimo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Flaccidissimo looking to pass the guard.

Finley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flaccidissimo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Finley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flaccidissimo is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Flaccidissimo pushing down on Finley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Flaccidissimo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Finley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Flaccidissimo.

Flaccidissimo is trying to work for a kimura but Finley is defending well.

Flaccidissimo is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flaccidissimo trying to mount his opponent but Finley defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Limpy Flaccidissimo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Flaccidissimo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Flaccidissimo trying to control the position from guard on top but Finley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finley wants to sweep here but Flaccidissimo controlling him for the moment.
Flaccidissimo trying to control but Finley is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Finley is looking for a triangle but Flaccidissimo pushes his legs off easily.
Flaccidissimo throws a strike but Finley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Flaccidissimo is pulling down on Finley's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flaccidissimo looking for a sweep. Not yet Flaccidissimo, not yet.
Flaccidissimo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Flaccidissimo wants to sweep but no luck.
Flaccidissimo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Flaccidissimo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flaccidissimo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Finley is looking to work some ground and pound but Flaccidissimo has wrist control.
Finley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Flaccidissimo has control of Finley's left arm, preventing Finley from doing any damage.
Flaccidissimo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Finley throwing strikes but missing.
Flaccidissimo wants to sweep but no luck.
Finley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Flaccidissimo wants to sweep here but Finley controlling him for the moment.

Flaccidissimo has his feet on Finley's thighs here. He's pushed Finley off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Finley screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Limpy Flaccidissimo!