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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Finkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Illias Illiadis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ray Finkle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Illias Illiadis!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finkle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Illiadis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Finkle lands an overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finkle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Finkle has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A jab from Finkle misses.
Finkle misses with a leg kick
and Illiadis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Finkle's guard now.
Illiadis trying to control the position from guard on top but Finkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Illiadis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Finkle looking for a sweep. Not yet Finkle, not yet.
Illiadis trying to control the position from guard on top but Finkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Illiadis looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkle is pulling down on Illiadis's head. It's preventing any offense from Illiadis, at least for the moment.
Finkle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Illias Illiadis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Illiadis throws a leg kick
and Finkle counters with a head kick.
Finkle takes the fight into the clinch.
Finkle tries to land a knee to the head but Illiadis blocks with his arms.
Illiadis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Illiadis throws a head punch that misses.
Finkle tries a knee to the head but Illiadis blocks it.
Illiadis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Finkle misses with an elbow strike.
Finkle tries a knee to the head but Illiadis blocks it.
Illiadis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finkle's elbow.
Illiadis blocks an elbow strike from Finkle.
Finkle trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis is stalling here.
Still in the clinch, Illiadis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finkle tries to land knees in the clinch but Illiadis avoids the damage to the body.
Finkle lands a good knee to the midsection. Illiadis won't want to take too many of those.
Finkle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Illiadis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Finkle is keeping busy.
Finkle tries to land a knee to the head but Illiadis blocks with his arms.
Finkle lands a nice elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Illiadis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Illiadis wants to break free but Finkle has control.
Finkle lands a hook that snaps the head of Illiadis backwards.
Finkle prevents a body shot from Illiadis.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Illiadis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finkle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkle works the jab nicely.
Finkle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Illiadis under the eye.
Finkle checks a leg kick nicely.
Finkle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Illiadis looks to score with a jab to the body but Finkle is just out of range.
A big right from Finkle misses.
Ray Finkle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finkle misses with the combination.
Finkle loads up on a big right hand but Illiadis slips the punch.
Finkle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Illiadis is defended easily by Finkle.
Illiadis digs a good body shot into Finkle's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finkle dips to his left and cracks Illiadis with an uppercut!
Illiadis misses with a body shot
and Finkle counters with a straight right hand.
Illiadis swings for the body but Finkle moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finkle misses with a straight right.
Illiadis cracks Finkle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good work by Finkle as he checks the leg kick.
Illiadis dips to his left and cracks Finkle with an uppercut!
Illiadis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finkle is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Illiadis throws an overhand right that lands on Finkle's shoulder, as Finkle tries to avoid the shot.
Finkle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Illiadis. Finkle does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finkle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finkle misses with a double jab
and Illiadis counters with a takedown into side control.
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 Ray Finkle will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick misses from Finkle.
Finkle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Finkle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Finkle throws a nice head kick!
Finkle lands a slapping body shot.
Finkle looks to score with a jab to the body but Illiadis is just out of range.
Illiadis defending well as Finkle loads up on a big left hand.
Illiadis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Finkle misses.
Ray Finkle is winning the standup battle so far.
Illiadis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finkle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Illiadis, pushing him back against the cage.
Illiadis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Illiadis is looking to control Finkle's arms but Finkle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Illiadis has his back to the cage.
Illiadis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Illiadis blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkle missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Illiadis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Finkle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Illiadis is defending well for now.
Illiadis tries to throw a body punch but Finkle avoids it by throwing Illiadis back against the cage.
Illiadis avoids the elbow strike from Finkle, against the cage.
Illiadis is looking to control Finkle's arms but Finkle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Illiadis has his back to the cage.
Illiadis working aggressively here.
Illiadis leaning against his opponent.
Illiadis is trying to stall.
Illiadis tries to score a body lock takedown but Finkle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Finkle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Illiadis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Illiadis misses with a body punch.
Illiadis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finkle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Finkle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis is looking to control Finkle's arms but Finkle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Illiadis has his back to the cage.
Finkle tries a knee to the head but Illiadis blocks it.
Finkle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finkle keeps control of Illiadis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Finkle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Illiadis backwards.
A shot in the inside from Finkle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Finkle.
Illiadis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finkle lands a nice elbow.
Illiadis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Illiadis jumps guard but Finkle stands there with Illiadis around his waist. Illiadis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Illiadis effectively controlling the action here.
A knee to the head by Finkle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Finkle missing with knees to the body.
Finkle trying to stall but Illiadis improves his position.
Illiadis wants a takedown but no success here.
Ray Finkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Illias Illiadis.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Finkle lands with a short shot to the head.
Illiadis effectively controlling the action here.
Finkle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Illiadis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finkle bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slow jab from Finkle misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Finkle.
Finkle scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Illiadis lands a jab to Finkle's midsection.
Illiadis misses with a shot to the body
and Finkle counters with a low kick, right behind Illiadis 's knee.
Finkle takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Illiadis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finkle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Illiadis's hands.
Illiadis thows a leg kick but Finkle checks it
and Finkle makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Illiadis really felt that one!
Illiadis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Finkle.
Jab from Illiadis.
Illiadis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Illiadis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Illiadis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Finkle tries to land a leg kick but Illiadis saw it coming and moves away.
Illiadis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Finkle dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Finkle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Illiadis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finkle looking to control.
Illiadis tries to free his leg and advance position but Finkle is retaining full guard.
Finkle is trying to keep Illiadis in close.
Finkle keeping moving, preventing Illiadis from controlling successfully.
Illiadis stands and throws Finkle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Illiadis lands a few punches from side control.
Finkle is not content to let Illiadis control the position.
Illiadis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Finkle has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkle can't do much from the bottom here.
Illiadis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Finkle is looking for a sweep.
Finkle can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkle is trying to improve his position.
Illiadis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Illiadis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Finkle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Finkle keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkle trying to control here.
Illiadis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finkle keeps working.
Illiadis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Finkle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Illiadis.
Illiadis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Finkle defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis wants to pass to mount but Finkle is defending the position.
Illiadis is looking for a kimura but Finkle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Illiadis to get the leverage.
Illiadis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Finkle defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finkle is looking for a sweep. Illiadis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Illias Illiadis really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Illiadis moves forwards but Finkle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Illiadis shoots in for a takedown but Finkle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Illiadis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Finkle rather than just go for the knockout.
Finkle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Illiadis misses with a body shot.
Finkle is looking to land body kicks.
Illiadis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Illiadis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finkle doesn't seem phased though.
Illiadis scores with a shot to the body.
Illiadis 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.
A head kick misses from Finkle.
Illiadis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Illiadis works the jab nicely.
Illiadis avoids the head kick by Finkle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Illiadis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Illiadis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Illiadis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finkle.
Finkle misses with a body shot
and Illiadis counters with a single leg into guard. Finkle didn't expect that.
Illiadis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Illiadis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Illiadis preventing the sweep.
Illiadis looking to sit in guard and control but Finkle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Illiadis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finkle defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Illiadis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Finkle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Finkle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Illiadis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finkle defends it easily.
Finkle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis working for a triangle but Finkle defends it easily.
Illiadis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finkle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Illiadis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Finkle manages to get himself to full guard.
Finkle keeping moving, preventing Illiadis from controlling successfully.
Finkle keeping full guard, as Illiadis tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finkle controlling the position.
Illiadis wants to control from the top but Finkle keeps moving.
Illiadis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Finkle is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Finkle has escaped and now he's on top!
Illias Illiadis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Finkle tries to free his leg and advance position but Illiadis is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finkle throws a big right hand that misses.
Finkle trying to control but Illiadis is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Illias Illiadis dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Finkle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Finkle misses the target.
Illiadis swings for the body but Finkle moves out of range.
Illiadis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Finkle swivels and escapes.
Illiadis misses with a wild body shot.
Illiadis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finkle was well out of range. Poor timing from Illiadis.
Finkle moves in looking to clinch but Illiadis pushes him off.
Finkle blocks a low kick nicely.
Finkle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Finkle works the jab nicely.
Illiadis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Finkle as he avoids it easily.
Illiadis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Illiadis.
A jab from Finkle misses.
Illiadis swings for the body but Finkle moves out of range.
Illiadis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Finkle was covering up waiting for the punch and Illiadis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Finkle wants to hit a switch here but Illiadis passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Finkle there!
Illiadis wants to control the action but instead Finkle gets a body lock and reverses into Illiadis's guard! Nice work!
Finkle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis wants to sweep here but Finkle controlling him for the moment.
Illiadis looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Finkle has picked Illiadis up and slammed him! Illiadis can't keep hold of the triangle and Finkle manages to pass to side control!
Illiadis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Finkle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Illiadis keeps working.
Illiadis is looking to reverse the position.
Illiadis wants to control but Finkle postures up.
Finkle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Illiadis keeps working.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finkle working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkle is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Illiadis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Finkle looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Illiadis is avoiding damage well.
Finkle trying to control the position but Illiadis is working away.
Illiadis is trying to improve his position.
Finkle working away.
Finkle is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Illiadis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Finkle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Illiadis is trying to control Finkle's posture but Finkle avoids it.
Illiadis is looking for a sweep.
Finkle trying to control the position but Illiadis is working away.
Illiadis tries to buck Finkle off but Finkle is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lull in the action here as Finkle stalls from top position.
Finkle trying to control the action but Illiadis is working from the bottom.
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 Ray Finkle.
I think Finkle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 48:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Illias Illiadis!
Illias Illiadis is the new middleweight champion!
Illias Illiadis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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