PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richmond Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anabolinen Steroidi Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steroidi Jr has chosen Light Year - Sex Education as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Finch
vs
Steroidi Jr

176 cm
23
156 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

177 cm
23
166 lbs
11 - 3 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richmond Finch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steroidi Jr connects with a leg kick. Finch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Finch throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Steroidi Jr.

It looks like Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has been cut.
Steroidi Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Finch throws a lazy uppercut

and Steroidi Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steroidi Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steroidi Jr throwing shots but Finch is blocking nicely.
Steroidi Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Finch defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steroidi Jr works his way into side control.
Finch wants to get back to his feet.
Finch parries the strikes from Steroidi Jr easily there. Steroidi Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Finch to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch is looking to regain half guard here but Steroidi Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Finch is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Steroidi Jr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Finch is not content to let Steroidi Jr control the position.
Steroidi Jr misses with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Steroidi Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Finch is defending well.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the action but Finch is working from the bottom.
Finch tries to escape but Steroidi Jr is in control.
Steroidi Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steroidi Jr is looking to take a break and control but Finch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Finch keeps Steroidi Jr under control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr in side control, throwing shots but Finch defends.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the position but Finch is working away.
Steroidi Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Finch is avoiding damage well.
Steroidi Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finch keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Finch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the action but Finch is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anabolinen Steroidi Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anabolinen Steroidi Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Steroidi Jr slips under a jab.
Steroidi Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steroidi Jr connects with a right hand. Finch shakes it off.
Steroidi Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Finch scores with a hook.
Steroidi Jr takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
Steroidi Jr tries to work over Finch's front leg with a kick but Finch checks it.
Steroidi Jr throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.
Steroidi Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finch.
A jab from Finch does it's job there.
Finch drops his hands momentarily and Steroidi Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Steroidi Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the position but Finch is working away.
Finch is looking for a sweep.
Steroidi Jr staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the position but Finch is working away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Steroidi Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Finch some visible discomfort.
Steroidi Jr lands a nice forearm strike.
Steroidi Jr controlling from side mount.
Finch regains half guard there - taking advantage of Steroidi Jr's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Steroidi Jr is looking for a kimura but Finch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steroidi Jr to get the leverage.
Steroidi Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Steroidi Jr thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Finch can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Steroidi Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Finch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steroidi Jr looking to ground and pound but Finch is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steroidi Jr pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steroidi Jr landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anabolinen Steroidi Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anabolinen Steroidi Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Steroidi Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Finch misses with a series of wild punches.
Finch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steroidi Jr ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Steroidi Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Steroidi Jr avoids the body shot from Finch.
Steroidi Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steroidi Jr takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Steroidi Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finch cracks Steroidi Jr with an open hand slap.
Finch thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch lands with a nice combination. Steroidi Jr backs away looking to recover.
Steroidi Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Finch scores with a nice strike.
Steroidi Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Steroidi Jr is just out of range.
Richmond Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Steroidi Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Steroidi Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Steroidi Jr takes one to the chin there.
Steroidi Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Finch. Finch obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steroidi Jr throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.
Finch tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Finch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steroidi Jr somewhat.
Finch throws a body punch but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Richmond Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steroidi Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Finch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steroidi Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Finch scrambles back to his feet.
Finch falls off balance throwing a combination

and Steroidi Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Finch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Finch.
Steroidi Jr wants to control from the top but Finch keeps moving.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Anabolinen Steroidi Jr hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Steroidi Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Finch blocks a jab.
A jab from Steroidi Jr misses.
Finch misses with a two punch combination.
Finch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steroidi Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Finch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steroidi Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Finch's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. Steroidi Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steroidi Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Finch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr blocks a jab.
Finch misses with a right hand

and Steroidi Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Finch's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steroidi Jr wants to control from the top but Finch keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Finch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Richmond Finch.
I think Steroidi Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
Richmond Finch was interviewed post fight and said 'I guess I'll be drowning my sorrows instead of celebrating at tonight's after party. '.