PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between J James Jameson Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Finkelstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). J James Jameson Iii could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Freddie Finkelstein's chin.

James Jameson Iii
vs
Finkelstein

197 cm
26
288 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

193 cm
26
280 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (159.49 $150)

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc
Malicious Intent Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, J James Jameson Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddie Finkelstein!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finkelstein tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Finkelstein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Jameson Iii tries to sprawl but Finkelstein drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Finkelstein keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Finkelstein is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jameson Iii is looking for a sweep. Finkelstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jameson Iii is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finkelstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jameson Iii defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkelstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jameson Iii keeps working.
Finkelstein perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jameson Iii knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Finkelstein on the ground.
Finkelstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jameson Iii defending well though.
Finkelstein wants to stand but Jameson Iii has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Finkelstein lands strikes from half guard.
Finkelstein is controlling the pace.
Finkelstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Finkelstein is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Finkelstein controlling the pace.
Finkelstein lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkelstein content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ground and pound from Finkelstein.
Jameson Iii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jameson Iii is not content to let Finkelstein control the position.
Finkelstein looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finkelstein is trying to control the action in half guard but Jameson Iii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Finkelstein.
Finkelstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jameson Iii defending well though.
Finkelstein is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jameson Iii!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finkelstein throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee warns Jameson Iii that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddie Finkelstein dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Finkelstein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
J James Jameson Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jameson Iii throws a chopping leg kick but Finkelstein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jameson Iii lands the left hand.

It looks like Freddie Finkelstein has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Finkelstein misses the target.
Finkelstein checks a leg kick.
Finkelstein misses with a hook. Jameson Iii ducked under it nicely.
Jameson Iii misses with a leg kick.
Jameson Iii misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Jameson Iii.
Finkelstein dives in and grabs Jameson Iii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jameson Iii pushes down on Finkelstein's head and hops out.
Jameson Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jameson Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Finkelstein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jameson Iii.
Finkelstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jameson Iii.
Finkelstein throws a hook but Jameson Iii avoids it easily.
Finkelstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jameson Iii manages to avoid it.
Jameson Iii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Finkelstein off balance momentarily.
Finkelstein is breathing heavily.

Finkelstein fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jameson Iii sprawls well initially but Finkelstein persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Freddie Finkelstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Finkelstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jameson Iii tries to get to full guard but Finkelstein has control of the leg.
Finkelstein controlling the action here.

Finkelstein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson Iii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jameson Iii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Finkelstein.
Jameson Iii is staying active underneath Finkelstein, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Finkelstein prevents Jameson Iii from improving his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finkelstein controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Finkelstein's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Freddie Finkelstein hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jameson Iii tries to work over Finkelstein's front leg with a kick but Finkelstein checks it.
Finkelstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jameson Iii.
A jab from Finkelstein misses.
Finkelstein throws out a loose jab but Jameson Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finkelstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finkelstein looks to land a left hand but Jameson Iii moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finkelstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Jameson Iii is just out of range.
Jameson Iii avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jameson Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finkelstein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Finkelstein dives in and scores a takedown into Jameson Iii's guard.
Finkelstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Finkelstein drops back looking for a leg! Jameson Iii is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jameson Iii manages to kick Finkelstein off! Finkelstein jumps back into Jameson Iii's guard.
Jameson Iii working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

J James Jameson Iii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Finkelstein's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jameson Iii throws out a loose jab but Finkelstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Jameson Iii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jameson Iii tries to clinch but Finkelstein is having none of it.
Finkelstein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Finkelstein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jameson Iii blocks a low kick nicely.
Jameson Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finkelstein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jameson Iii throws a leg kick which misses Finkelstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Finkelstein tries to avoid it.
J James Jameson Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Finkelstein takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jameson Iii throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jameson Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jameson Iii tries to close the distance and clinch but Finkelstein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jameson Iii connects with a leg kick. Finkelstein looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Finkelstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jameson Iii throws a monster overhand right that drops Finkelstein! Jameson Iii follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). J James Jameson Iii!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, J James Jameson Iii made sure he mentioned Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (159.49 $150), along with how happy he was to win his fight.