PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabe McFinney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yrshreilqwkdhfr Oklrehgptyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McFinney
vs
Oklrehgptyr

184 cm
26
230 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

188 cm
18
248 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabe McFinney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yrshreilqwkdhfr Oklrehgptyr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oklrehgptyr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McFinney.

Oklrehgptyr clinches with his opponent.
McFinney tries for a takedown but Oklrehgptyr manages to get underhooks.
McFinney could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McFinney is working for takedown but Oklrehgptyr is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabe McFinney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oklrehgptyr prevents a body shot from McFinney.
McFinney tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McFinney has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McFinney is looking to break free of the clinch but Oklrehgptyr has double underhooks.
Oklrehgptyr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McFinney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oklrehgptyr has him pressed against the cage.
Oklrehgptyr leaning against his opponent.
McFinney wants to take the fight to the mat but Oklrehgptyr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McFinney is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oklrehgptyr misses with a punch to the body.
McFinney fails to pull guard.
Oklrehgptyr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Oklrehgptyr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McFinney's elbow.
McFinney fails to pull guard.
Oklrehgptyr's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Oklrehgptyr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oklrehgptyr has McFinney pressed against the cage.
McFinney blocks a body shot from Oklrehgptyr.
Oklrehgptyr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McFinney's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yrshreilqwkdhfr Oklrehgptyr.
McFinney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oklrehgptyr moves in looking to clinch but McFinney pushes him off.
McFinney swats away the attempt to clinch by Oklrehgptyr.
McFinney swats away the attempt to clinch by Oklrehgptyr.

McFinney feints and as Oklrehgptyr raises his hands in defense, McFinney changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oklrehgptyr wants to stand up but McFinney is controlling him.

McFinney gets to his feet. Oklrehgptyr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oklrehgptyr tries to clinch up but McFinney circles away and keeps his distance.
McFinney fails with a takedown attempt.
Oklrehgptyr wants to clinch.
McFinney moves away from the strike by Oklrehgptyr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oklrehgptyr pushes McFinney up against the cage in a clinch.
McFinney tries for a takedown but Oklrehgptyr manages to get underhooks.
McFinney tries to pull guard but Oklrehgptyr won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Oklrehgptyr.
McFinney working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFinney misses with a knee to the head.
Oklrehgptyr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oklrehgptyr tries to throw a body punch but McFinney avoids it by throwing Oklrehgptyr back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yrshreilqwkdhfr Oklrehgptyr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McFinney shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oklrehgptyr pinned against the cage. Oklrehgptyr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McFinney looks for a takedown but Oklrehgptyr sprawls well.

Oklrehgptyr closes the distance and pushes McFinney back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Oklrehgptyr fails to land.
McFinney tries to pull guard but Oklrehgptyr won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabe McFinney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFinney tries to pull guard but Oklrehgptyr won't allow it.
Oklrehgptyr misses with a punch to the body.
Oklrehgptyr pressing his opponent against the cage.
McFinney wants to get back to striking at distance but Oklrehgptyr won't allow it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Oklrehgptyr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFinney prevents a body shot from Oklrehgptyr.
Oklrehgptyr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oklrehgptyr working aggressively here.
McFinney is trying to drag Oklrehgptyr to the mat but Oklrehgptyr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oklrehgptyr taking a breather.
McFinney wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McFinney tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oklrehgptyr stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oklrehgptyr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oklrehgptyr can't find room to land a body shot as McFinney controls the action.
Oklrehgptyr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Oklrehgptyr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McFinney is trying to force a seperation but Oklrehgptyr has the dominant position.
McFinney prevents a body shot from Oklrehgptyr.
McFinney prevents a body shot from Oklrehgptyr.
Oklrehgptyr stalling against the cage.
Oklrehgptyr prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McFinney tries to pull guard but Oklrehgptyr holds him up against the cage and eventually McFinney drops back down to his feet.
Oklrehgptyr tries to work over McFinney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oklrehgptyr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McFinney fails to pull guard.
Oklrehgptyr misses with a punch to the body.
McFinney is trying to break the clinch but Oklrehgptyr is controlling him.
Oklrehgptyr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oklrehgptyr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oklrehgptyr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yrshreilqwkdhfr Oklrehgptyr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McFinney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oklrehgptyr's elbow.
Oklrehgptyr prevents the takedown attempt.
Oklrehgptyr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McFinney can't get the takedown.
Oklrehgptyr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McFinney trying to stall but Oklrehgptyr improves his position.
McFinney tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFinney has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oklrehgptyr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McFinney can't break the clinch.
Oklrehgptyr throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yrshreilqwkdhfr Oklrehgptyr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Oklrehgptyr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oklrehgptyr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oklrehgptyr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McFinney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oklrehgptyr moves in looking to clinch but McFinney pushes him off.
McFinney keeps the fight on the outside.
Oklrehgptyr is looking to land body kicks.

Oklrehgptyr moves into the clinch.
Oklrehgptyr stalls.
McFinney is trying to force a seperation but Oklrehgptyr has the dominant position.
McFinney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McFinney tries to break free but Oklrehgptyr pushes him back against the cage.
McFinney jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oklrehgptyr walks away with a smile on his face. McFinney gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oklrehgptyr tries to clinch but McFinney moves out of range.
Oklrehgptyr stuffs the takedown.

McFinney fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oklrehgptyr to the ground. McFinney is now in Oklrehgptyr's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oklrehgptyr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Well, if Oklrehgptyr 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.
Oklrehgptyr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Oklrehgptyr stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Yrshreilqwkdhfr Oklrehgptyr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oklrehgptyr tries to close the distance and clinch up but McFinney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McFinney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McFinney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oklrehgptyr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Oklrehgptyr gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oklrehgptyr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Oklrehgptyr misses with a body punch.
McFinney trying to stall but Oklrehgptyr improves his position.
Oklrehgptyr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McFinney's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFinney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oklrehgptyr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McFinney tries to score a body lock takedown but Oklrehgptyr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabe McFinney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oklrehgptyr misses with a punch to the body.
McFinney blocks a body shot from Oklrehgptyr.
Oklrehgptyr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McFinney's elbow.
McFinney is trying to push Oklrehgptyr away but Oklrehgptyr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McFinney stalling in the clinch but Oklrehgptyr improves position.
Oklrehgptyr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFinney fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McFinney tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oklrehgptyr smiles and moves away.
McFinney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oklrehgptyr tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

McFinney drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oklrehgptyr controlling McFinney's posture.
Gabe McFinney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oklrehgptyr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yrshreilqwkdhfr Oklrehgptyr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oklrehgptyr 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yrshreilqwkdhfr Oklrehgptyr!
Yrshreilqwkdhfr Oklrehgptyr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.