PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Virgilio Hartman (ranked 24368 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanner Finch (ranked 4765 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Hartman
vs
Finch

181 cm
24
162 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Virgilio Hartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tanner Finch!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hartman gets caught flat footed, as Finch shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Finch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Finch won't allow Hartman to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finch postures up and lands a big shot to Hartman's brow.
Finch cracks Hartman with a solid left hand.
Finch stops Hartman from standing up.
Finch scoring with some ground and pound.
Finch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Hartman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Finch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Finch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Hartman is rocked!
Finch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hartman's head.
Oh Hartman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finch gets to his feet and stands over Hartman, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hartman felt that one! Finch unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hartman from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tanner Finch!