PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Atticus Finch (ranked 1299 p4p, 3758 weight class) and Brendan Quiniou (ranked 158 p4p, 360 weight class). Finch comes to the cage accompanied by Ghetto Bird- Ice Cube. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Finch
vs
Quiniou

178 cm
24
156
6 - 4 - 0

178 cm
23
152
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Convicted Trap House
Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Atticus Finch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brendan Quiniou!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Quiniou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Finch throws a series of punches but Quiniou avoids them all with ease.
Quiniou with the counter takedown but Finch avoids it easily.
Quiniou fails with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Quiniou.
Some wild striking there from Finch.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quiniou.
Finch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finch misses with the combination.
Finch throws a head kick but Quiniou moves out of range.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch misses with a wild combination.
Finch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Finch does no damage.
Finch tries to bum rush Quiniou with a series of wild strikes but Quiniou uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brendan Quiniou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch throws a right and a left that Quiniou avoids nicely.
Quiniou throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quiniou shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Quiniou showed some decent athleticism there.

Quiniou is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Quiniou wants to work for an arm triangle but Finch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Finch kicks Quiniou off and gets back to his feet.
Quiniou throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quiniou throws a body shot but no joy.
Quiniou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quiniou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Quiniou moves out of range easily.
Quiniou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quiniou throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Quiniou has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Quiniou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quiniou slips a jab and a cross from Finch.
Quiniou misses with a straight right.
It looked like Finch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Quiniou wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Finch scores with a nice head shot.
Quiniou blocks a jab.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quiniou moves away.
Quiniou moves out of range of the body kick.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quiniou.
Quiniou lands with a nice body punch.
Quiniou dives in for a single leg takedown but Finch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Finch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Quiniou lands a jab-cross combination.
Good shot there by Finch.
Quiniou misses with a hook.
As Quiniou looks to move away, Finch throws a big counter combo but Quiniou just gets out of the way.
Quiniou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Quiniou loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
Quiniou misses with a head kick.
Finch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Finch lands a two punch combo.
Quiniou misses with an attempted mid kick.
Quiniou looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Quiniou is defended easily by Finch.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Quiniou.
Quiniou missing with a left hand there. Finch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finch misses with a leg kick.
Finch slips a jab from Quiniou.
Quiniou looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Quiniou misses
and Finch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quiniou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finch leaves Quiniou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Quiniou blocks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finch, as that shot connected.
Quiniou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finch at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quiniou lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Quiniou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finch cracks Quiniou with a good jab.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quiniou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Quiniou throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quiniou looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Quiniou lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A slow jab from Quiniou misses its intended target.
A combination from Quiniou does no damage.
Finch fires out a quick counter leg kick but Quiniou just manages to avoid it.
Quiniou misses with a wild body shot.
Finch moves out of range as Quiniou strikes.
Quiniou slips a jab and a cross from Finch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Finch. That's going to slow Quiniou down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quiniou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Quiniou moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Atticus Finch will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Finch scores with a jab.
Finch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Quiniou looks for a takedown but Finch sprawls well.
It looked like Finch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Quiniou closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Quiniou is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Finch sees it coming and defends easily.

Quiniou is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Quiniou is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quiniou is looking to take a break and control but Finch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Finch pushes Quiniou off looking to stand but Quiniou dives back in and keeps control.
Quiniou passes to full mount!
Brendan Quiniou has got the better of the ground game so far.

Quiniou has control of Finch's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Finch regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Finch trying desperately to get to his feet.
Quiniou trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Quiniou is working for a guillotine from mount but Finch frees his head quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quiniou controlling the position easily from mount.

Quiniou looking for a guillotine from mount but Finch is having none of it.

Quiniou working for a guillotine from mount but Finch is in no mood to give up.
Finch's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Quiniou is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Finch can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Finch is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quiniou trying to control but Finch is having none of it.

Quiniou moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Finch has worked his arm free - good work by Finch!
Quiniou trying to control the position but Finch is working away.
Finch wants to get back to his feet but Quiniou drags him back down.
Finch trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Finch is not content to let Quiniou control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Quiniou is trying to get an arm triangle but Finch is defending well.

Quiniou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Finch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Quiniou wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Finch, who protects the arm well.
Quiniou trying to control the action but Finch is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quiniou in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Quiniou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

No luck for Quiniou with that takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Finch.
Finch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Quiniou tries to counter it with a takedown but Finch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Finch throws a series of punches but Quiniou avoids them all with ease.
Quiniou tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Finch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Quiniou on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Finch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Quiniou throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch is looking to slow Quiniou down with leg kicks.
Quiniou jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Quiniou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finch.
Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finch cracks Quiniou with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quiniou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Finch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Quiniou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab lands there for Finch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quiniou fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Finch to the ground. Quiniou is now in Finch's guard.

Finch is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Finch trying to stall but Quiniou improves his position.

Finch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quiniou looks for a takedown but Finch sprawls well.
Atticus Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quiniou cracks Finch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Finch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quiniou circles away quickly and effectively.
Quiniou with the counter takedown but Finch avoids it easily.
A jab from Finch finds it's way through Quiniou's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quiniou avoids a punch combination nicely.
Atticus Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Quiniou throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Quiniou is defended easily by Finch.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Quiniou.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch avoids the body shot from Quiniou.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Quiniou throws a lazy uppercut
and Finch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Finch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Finch wants it to stay on the feet.
Finch avoids the body shot from Quiniou.
Finch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quiniou circles away quickly and effectively.
Finch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Finch throws a series of punches but Quiniou avoids them all with ease.
Quiniou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Finch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Quiniou doesn't seem phased though.
A punch combination from Finch misses.
A big right from Quiniou misses.
Quiniou fails with a takedown attempt.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quiniou throws out the jab.
Finch throws a low kick but Quiniou moves out of range easily.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quiniou throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quiniou looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Atticus Finch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice straight punches there by Finch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finch.
Quiniou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Quiniou misses.
Finch tries to move into range but Quiniou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Quiniou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Finch as he avoids it easily.
Quiniou scores with a crisp jab that stopped Finch in his tracks.
Quiniou lands a body shot.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch looks to land a combination but Quiniou avoids it well.
Quiniou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch staying out of range there.
Finch throws a big counter combination but Quiniou scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Quiniou misses with a wild body shot.
Quiniou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quiniou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Quiniou moves out of range of the body kick.
No joy there for Finch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch throws a right and a left that Quiniou avoids nicely.
Quiniou thuds a left hand into Finch's body.
The fighters circling - Quiniou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick by Quiniou misses
and Finch counters with a three punch combo that has Quiniou backing up. Quiniou nods at Finch to acknowledge the strikes.
Finch lands a really nice looking cross but Quiniou seems unphased.
Finch lands the left hand.
Quiniou shoots in looking for a takedown but Finch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Quiniou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Quiniou's shoulder, as Quiniou tries to avoid the shot.
Quiniou looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range.
Quiniou lands a head shot.
Quiniou slips a jab and a cross from Finch.
Finch takes a swing at Quiniou's ribcage but misses.
Quiniou changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big left from Quiniou misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quiniou throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Finch misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atticus Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Finch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Atticus Finch!
Atticus Finch took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Groove Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.