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Event: Grunge 66: Ted Ed Fred     
Date:   Oct 02, 2021
#R1#
Benoit misses with a body shot.
Finnegan scores with a jab. Benoit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Finnegan misses the jab.
And Benoit responds with a good body kick, but Finnegan manages to step out the way in time.
Benoit avoids the body shot from Finnegan.
A punch lands to the side of Finnegan 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.
A low kick from Finnegan is predictable there
and Benoit counters with a thumping low kick.
Finnegan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Finnegan thows a leg kick but Benoit checks it
and Benoit counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Benoit.
Finnegan motions for Benoit to come forward. Finnegan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roy Finnegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benoit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Finnegan misses
and Benoit counters with a leg kick.
Finnegan keeps the fight on the outside.
Finnegan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Benoit.
Benoit has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Finnegan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finnegan throws a low kick, looking for Benoit's leg but Benoit calmly moves out of range.
Benoit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Benoit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Benoit swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Finnegan counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benoit.
Benoit tries a body shot but Finnegan blocks it.
Finnegan can't find room to land a body shot as Benoit controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benoit.
Benoit misses with a punch to the body.
Finnegan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Benoit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benoit digs a right hand underneath Finnegan's ribcage. Finnegan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Finnegan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benoit gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Benoit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Benoit.
Finnegan misses with a body punch.
Benoit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finnegan backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Benoit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benoit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finnegan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Benoit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Finnegan tries to land a knee to the head but Benoit blocks with his arms.
Benoit lands a nice uppercut.
Finnegan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Benoit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Benoit pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Benoit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benoit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Benoit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Benoit lands a nice uppercut.
Benoit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Benoit.
Finnegan is breathing heavily.
Finnegan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benoit lands a left hand.
Benoit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benoit lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC2#Finnegan is rocked!#CUT2#Roy Finnegan's cut is getting worse.
Benoit lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Finnegan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benoit creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Finnegan with a big uppercut! Finnegan tries to clinch up but Benoit pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Finnegan to the mat! Finnegan covers up and Benoit unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Christ Benoit!
A victorious Christ Benoit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Grunge 54: Canada     
Date:   Jul 17, 2021
#R1#
Finnegan misses with a left hand
enabling Privilege to counter with a crisp jab.
Privilege misses with a right hand
and Finnegan counters with a stiff right hand.
Finnegan defending well as Privilege loads up on a big left hand.
Finnegan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Privilege connects with the punch.
Finnegan slips a straight right by Privilege.
Privilege lands a right hook to the body.
Finnegan throws a lazy uppercut
and Privilege counters with a nice leg kick.
Finnegan throws an off balance right hand
and Privilege counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finnegan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Privilege connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finnegan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Finnegan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Privilege clobbers Finnegan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Privilege bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finnegan misses with a double jab
and Privilege makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Finnegan really felt that one!#T1#
Privilege scores with a decent looking hook.
Privilege throws the left hand but Finnegan avoids the punch easily.
Finnegan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Finnegan misses with an uppercut
and Privilege counters with an inside leg kick.
Privilege throws a nice outside leg kick.
Privilege chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Privilege lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Finnegan scores with a jab to the body.
Privilege has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finnegan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Finnegan throws a combination that misses
and Privilege counters with a slapping leg kick.
Finnegan throws the left hand but Privilege avoids the punch easily.
Privilege thumps Finnegan with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finnegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Privilege.
Privilege fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finnegan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Privilege lands a nice shot that snaps Finnegan's head back. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Privilege. That's going to slow Finnegan down.
Privilege throws a low kick but Finnegan moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Privilege.
Finnegan misses the body punch
and Privilege counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finnegan moves out of range of the leg kick from Privilege.
Finnegan ducks under a wild hook from Privilege.
Jab, jab by Finnegan - just one landing.
Privilege misses with a body kick.
Finnegan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finnegan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Privilege lets loose with a powerful body kick. Finnegan will feel that in the morning.
Privilege scores with a push kick.
Privilege slips under a jab from Finnegan.
Privilege scores with a jab to the body.
Privilege connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Privilege connects with an inside leg kick.
Finnegan misses with an uppercut.
Privilege lands a jab to Finnegan's midsection.
Finnegan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Privilege cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.
Finnegan misses the jab.
Finnegan throws a shot from downtown. Privilege moves away and avoids it.
Privilege dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finnegan. That did some damage!
Privilege throws a jab but it's blocked by Finnegan.
Finnegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Privilege manages to avoid it.
It looked like Privilege was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Finnegan.
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
Finnegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Privilege.
Privilege was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Privilege jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Privilege misses.
Finnegan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Privilege counters with an inside leg kick.
Privilege connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Finnegan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Privilege.
Privilege misses with a looping right.
Finnegan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Privilege with a body shot.
Finnegan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Privilege.
Finnegan scores with a decent looking hook.
Finnegan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Privilege.
Privilege uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finnegan.
Privilege misses with a lunging right hand
and Finnegan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Finnegan walks into a stiff left hand from Privilege.
Finnegan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Privilege.
Privilege connects with a good right hand that stumbles Finnegan. Finnegan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finnegan avoids the body shot from Privilege.
A countering left hand to the body from Finnegan misses.
Privilege lands a nice shot to the body.
Finnegan works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Privilege dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Finnegan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Both fighters circling a little - Privilege finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Privilege slips a jab from Finnegan.
Finnegan throws a lazy right hand but Privilege sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Privilege scores with a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Finnegan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Privilege has got the better of the exchanges.
Finnegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Privilege.
Finnegan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Privilege.
Privilege throws a quick counter kick to the body but Finnegan avoids it.
Finnegan moves forwards but Privilege connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Finnegan misses with an uppercut. Privilege saw that one coming.
Finnegan throws out a loose jab but Privilege uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finnegan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Privilege. Privilege obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Privilege misses with a hook. Finnegan ducked under it nicely.
Finnegan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Privilege. Privilege obviously looking to wear him down.
Finnegan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Privilege is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Privilege misses.
A big right from Finnegan misses. #T1#
Finnegan looks to throw the jab but Privilege is out of range.
Privilege drops his hands momentarily and Finnegan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Privilege does it's job there.
Privilege throws a looping overhand right but Finnegan ducks down to avoid it.
Finnegan misses the jab.
Privilege thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Finnegan if he has to take too many more of those.
Finnegan throws a big shot that misses.
Privilege takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Privilege moves away from the strike by Finnegan.
Privilege misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finnegan.
Nice jab there from Privilege.
Finnegan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Privilege counters with an outside leg kick.
Privilege scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Finnegan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Privilege throws out a loose jab but Finnegan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finnegan looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Finnegan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Privilege scores with a kick to the midsection.
Finnegan throws an overhand right that lands on Privilege's shoulder, as Privilege tries to avoid the shot.
Finnegan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Privilege jabs Finnegan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Privilege scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Privilege scores with a punch to the head.
Privilege chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Finnegan throws an overhand right that lands on Privilege's shoulder, as Privilege tries to avoid the shot.
Privilege throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Privilege scores with a jab to the head.
Privilege fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Privilege paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Finnegan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Privilege scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Privilege avoids the body shot from Finnegan.
Finnegan misses with a hook
and Privilege counters with a left right combination that sends Finnegan crashing to the mat - Privilege wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Finnegan out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). White Privilege!
During a confident post fight interview, White Privilege thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Grunge 50: Nirvana     
Date:   Jun 26, 2021
#R1#
Benoit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.
Benoit feints and then cracks Finnegan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finnegan down.
Finnegan swings widly with a right hand
and Benoit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Finnegan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Finnegan moves away from the strike by Benoit.
Benoit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benoit is looking for a counter combo.
Benoit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Benoit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Finnegan throws a right and a left that Benoit avoids nicely.
Benoit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Finnegan checks a leg kick.
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!
Benoit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finnegan's sensitive parts.
Finnegan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benoit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benoit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finnegan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Benoit scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Christ Benoit has been cut.
Benoit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finnegan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Benoit scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#Benoit is rocked!
A punch combination from Finnegan misses.
Oh Benoit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benoit gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Finnegan gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Finnegan!
An out of breath Roy Finnegan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Grunge 46: Superunknown     
Date:   May 23, 2021
#R1#
Bulletzowich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bulletzowich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finnegan throws a hook but Bulletzowich avoids it easily.
Finnegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bulletzowich.
Finnegan misses with a body shot
and Finnegan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finnegan takes one to the chin there.#TD#
Finnegan gets caught napping as Bulletzowich dives in and scores a takedown. Finnegan manages to retain guard.
Bulletzowich postures up.
Finnegan pulls Bulletzowich in to control the position.
Bulletzowich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Finnegan trying to control the position here.
Finnegan wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Bulletzowich throws a big elbow that misses.
Bulletzowich trying to control but Finnegan is working from the bottom.
Bulletzowich throws a big right hand that misses.
Bulletzowich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Finnegan trying to keep a closed guard but Bulletzowich is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bulletzowich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Finnegan ducks under a wild hook from Bulletzowich.
Finnegan misses with an uppercut
and Bulletzowich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boris Bulletzowich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnegan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bulletzowich misses the jab.#TD#
Finnegan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Finnegan is looking to stand back up but Bulletzowich counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Finnegan. #T2##REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bulletzowich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Finnegan is trying to get back to full guard.
Bulletzowich controlling the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finnegan trying to hold on to Bulletzowich's head to control him but Bulletzowich postures up.
Bulletzowich missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3##SUB#
Bulletzowich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bulletzowich thows a huge punch but Finnegan dodges it nicely.
Finnegan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Finnegan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bulletzowich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bulletzowich is looking to take a break and control but Finnegan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bulletzowich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Finnegan is looking to improve his position.
Bulletzowich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bulletzowich sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Finnegan is not content to let Bulletzowich control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bulletzowich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Finnegan ducks right into an uppercut from Bulletzowich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Bulletzowich dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Finnegan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bulletzowich. #TD#
Bulletzowich closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Finnegan pushes Bulletzowich off and gets back to his feet.
Bulletzowich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bulletzowich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Finnegan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bulletzowich tries to close the distance and clinch but Finnegan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bulletzowich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finnegan's head backwards.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Bulletzowich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Finnegan.
Bulletzowich swinging wildly here.
Finnegan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boris Bulletzowich is winning the standup battle so far.
Finnegan misses with an uppercut.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
Bulletzowich appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Finnegan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Finnegan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finnegan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bulletzowich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finnegan can do to turn this around?
Bulletzowich misses with a jab to the body
and Finnegan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bulletzowich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sloppy strikes from Finnegan. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Bulletzowich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finnegan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Finnegan throws a body punch but Bulletzowich moves out of range.
Bulletzowich misses with a straight left.
Bulletzowich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bulletzowich doesn't manage to clinch there - Finnegan circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Finnegan.
Bulletzowich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finnegan at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulletzowich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finnegan.#TD#
Bulletzowich closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Finnegan trying to control but Bulletzowich postures up. #T2#
Bulletzowich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Finnegan trying to hold on to Bulletzowich's head to control him but Bulletzowich postures up.
Finnegan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bulletzowich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finnegan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Finnegan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bulletzowich looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Finnegan is looking to sweep but instead, Bulletzowich has passed into half guard. #T3#
Bulletzowich stalling away here and it's allowed Finnegan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boris Bulletzowich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Finnegan keeping moving, preventing Bulletzowich from controlling successfully.
Finnegan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Finnegan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Finnegan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bulletzowich manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Finnegan is looking to work some ground and pound but Bulletzowich has wrist control.
Bulletzowich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Finnegan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bulletzowich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Finnegan pulls Bulletzowich in to control the position.
Finnegan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finnegan managing to control the position.
Bulletzowich throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roy Finnegan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bulletzowich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Finnegan lands a slapping body shot.
Bulletzowich's corner calls for a 1-2. Bulletzowich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bulletzowich throws the left hand but Finnegan avoids the punch easily.
Finnegan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Bulletzowich closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Finnegan's guard.
Finnegan has Bulletzowich pulled in close to control his posture.
Finnegan wants to sweep but no luck.
Bulletzowich throwing strikes from guard but Finnegan blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Finnegan working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Finnegan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Finnegan working a defensive guard but Bulletzowich passes into half guard.
Finnegan is looking for a sweep. Bulletzowich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bulletzowich is trying to control. Finnegan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Finnegan is looking for a sweep. Bulletzowich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bulletzowich is looking for a kimura here.
Finnegan trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Finnegan wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Finnegan lands a right hook to the body.
Finnegan cracks Bulletzowich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Finnegan scores with a nice right hand.
Bulletzowich moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Finnegan takes one on the button.
Bulletzowich throws a combination that misses
and Finnegan counters with a nice uppercut.
Bulletzowich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
Bulletzowich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Finnegan doesn't seem bothered though.
Bulletzowich throws a lazy right hand but Finnegan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Bulletzowich closes the distance and clinches.
Bulletzowich has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Finnegan after a bit of a struggle.
Finnegan has a couple of punches blocked by Bulletzowich. #T3#
Bulletzowich works on Finnegan's body with a couple of short punches.
Finnegan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bulletzowich slows down the pace here.
Finnegan prevents a body shot from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Finnegan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bulletzowich's elbow. #TD#
Bulletzowich jumps into guard, dragging Finnegan to the mat.
Finnegan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Finnegan looking to sit in guard and control but Bulletzowich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finnegan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bulletzowich is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Finnegan looking for a guillotine here but Bulletzowich defends easily. #T4#
Bulletzowich postures up.
Finnegan looking for a sweep. Not yet Finnegan, not yet.
Bulletzowich postures up.
Bulletzowich looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Finnegan has momentary wrist control but Bulletzowich slips an elbow through the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Bulletzowich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bulletzowich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Bulletzowich!

A victorious Boris Bulletzowich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Grunge 40: In Bloom     
Date:   Apr 04, 2021
#R1#
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finnegan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel moves in looking to clinch but Finnegan pushes him off.#CL#
Steel drives through and clinches with Finnegan against the cage.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Steel on the inside.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Finnegan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steel. #BC2#
Finnegan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Steel has closed the distance and engaged Finnegan in a clinch.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Finnegan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finnegan prevents a body shot from Steel.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel working aggressively here.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel lands a hook that snaps the head of Finnegan backwards.
Finnegan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finnegan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Finnegan.
Finnegan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Finnegan throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
A body shot lands from Finnegan. #T1#
Steel lands a shot to the body.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Steel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finnegan backwards.
Finnegan blocks an uppercut.
Steel blocks a body shot from Finnegan.
Finnegan throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Finnegan throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Steel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finnegan backwards.
Steel lands a hook that snaps the head of Finnegan backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Finnegan fails to land.
Finnegan lands a right hand.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Finnegan.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Steel tries a body shot but Finnegan blocks it.
Finnegan throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Finnegan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Finnegan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Finnegan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Finnegan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Finnegan.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finnegan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel prevents a body shot from Finnegan.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finnegan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Finnegan is trying to force a seperation but Steel has the dominant position.
Steel lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
Steel misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Steel as the two fighters clinch.
Finnegan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Steel - that landed with a thud.
Finnegan is trying to break free.
Finnegan blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Finnegan.
Finnegan swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel misses with some punches. #T3#
Finnegan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Finnegan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finnegan is working Steel over against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Finnegan lands a right hand.
Finnegan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Finnegan.
Finnegan lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finnegan.
Steel blocking some punches.
Finnegan scores with a shot to the side of Steel's head.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Finnegan avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Finnegan.
Finnegan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finnegan lands a shoulder strike.
Finnegan blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Finnegan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finnegan throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Finnegan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Finnegan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finnegan lands with an overhand left.
Steel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steel darts in trying to clinch
enabling Finnegan to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Finnegan.
Nice uppercut lands for Steel. That snapped Finnegan's head back.
Finnegan scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Butch Steel has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finnegan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steel scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Steel moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steel as Finnegan tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Finnegan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Butch Steel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Steel tries to clinch but Finnegan is having none of it.
Finnegan lands a nice shot to the body.
Finnegan cracks a nice hook into Steel's ribs.
Roy Finnegan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finnegan digs a good body shot into Steel's ribs.
Butch Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnegan.
Steel darts in trying to clinch
and Finnegan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finnegan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steel has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Finnegan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steel looks to clinch
enabling Finnegan to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel moves in looking to clinch but Finnegan pushes him off.
Finnegan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Steel moves into range and clinches up with Finnegan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Finnegan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Finnegan working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Butch Steel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Finnegan is trying to stall.
Finnegan tries a body shot but Steel blocks it. #T1#
Steel misses with the head strike.
Finnegan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Finnegan working hard to break the clinch.
Steel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Finnegan lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Finnegan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel closes the distance but Finnegan moves to the side
and Finnegan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finnegan scores with a sloppy right hand. Steel should have avoided that one. #KD2#
Finnegan cracks Steel with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Finnegan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Steel to stand back up!#ROC2#Steel is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finnegan blocks a jab.
Oh Steel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finnegan closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Steel! Finnegan dives in looking to finish! Steel is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Finnegan!
An out of breath Roy Finnegan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Butch Steel had this to say: 'I'm an old fucking man, why am I still fighting???'.

 

Event: Grunge 34: God’s Balls     
Date:   Feb 14, 2021
#R1#
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finnegan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reed's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finnegan under the eye.
Reed 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.
Reed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reed swings for the body but Finnegan moves out of range.
Reed lands with a cross.
Finnegan avoids the head kick by Reed.
Reed jabs Finnegan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Finnegan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reed lunges at Finnegan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Finnegan's hand.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnegan loads up on a big right hand but Reed slips the punch.
Reed defending well as Finnegan loads up on a big left hand.
Reed lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed ducks right into an uppercut from Finnegan.
Reed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Finnegan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reed with the inside leg kick.
Reed misses with a low kick.
A jab from Finnegan misses. #T1#
Finnegan misses with a body shot.
Reed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Finnegan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed lands a nice looking kick to the body. Finnegan takes a step back to recover.
Finnegan misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
As Finnegan backs away, Reed returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Finnegan misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Finnegan misses with a hook.
Reed lands a really nice looking cross but Finnegan seems unphased.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finnegan was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Finnegan moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Finnegan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Finnegan scrambles back to his feet.
Reed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reed throws a head kick but Finnegan moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Reed. Beautiful body shot.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed throws a push kick but Finnegan slaps the foot to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Finnegan misses.#T2#
Finnegan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reed takes a swing at Finnegan's ribcage but misses.
Reed explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Finnegan looks to land a left hand but Reed moved out of range nicely.
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Finnegan.
Finnegan throws a combination that misses
and Reed counters with a straight right hand.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Finnegan swinging wildly here.
Reed jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Finnegan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Finnegan blocks a jab.
Finnegan throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Reed throwing a counter right hand but Finnegan manages to avoid it.
Finnegan throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnegan.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Reed lands a right hook to the body.
Finnegan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reed is looking to slow Finnegan down with leg kicks.
Finnegan scores with a three punch combo!
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Finnegan works Reed's body with a nice hook.
Finnegan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Reed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finnegan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reed moves out of range as Finnegan strikes.
Reed fires out a quick counter leg kick but Finnegan just manages to avoid it.
Reed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Finnegan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reed.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reed, as that shot connected.
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!
Finnegan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reed counters with a body kick.
Finnegan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reed makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Finnegan lands a jab to the nose.
Reed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Finnegan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Finnegan looks to land a left hand but Reed moved out of range nicely.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Reed scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Reed does it's job there.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed throws a head kick that Finnegan semi-blocks.
Reed lands a front kick.
Finnegan swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
Finnegan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Finnegan lands a body shot.
A big left from Finnegan misses.
Reed lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Finnegan lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed lands with an uppercut that bounces Finnegan off the cage and back into range.
Reed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finnegan is able to avoid easily.
Finnegan takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Reed lands the left hand.
Nice cross by Reed.
Finnegan misses with a left hand
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
Reed throws a leg kick which misses Finnegan's front leg but catches the back leg as Finnegan tries to avoid it.
Finnegan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
Finnegan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Finnegan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Reed has got the better of the exchanges.
Reed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finnegan can do to turn this around?
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Finnegan throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed with a nice calf kick.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finnegan.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finnegan misses with a jab to the body
and Reed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finnegan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Finnegan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Finnegan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reed.
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finnegan.
Reed moves out of range of the strikes.
Reed looks to throw a body kick
and Finnegan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finnegan swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Reed to counter with a crisp jab.
Finnegan throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Reed plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Finnegan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reed.
Finnegan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finnegan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Reed misses with a body shot
and Finnegan counters with a straight right hand.
Reed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Finnegan connects with a body shot.
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!
Reed lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Finnegan misses with a hook.
Reed lands a slapping body shot.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reed, as that shot connected.
Finnegan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Finnegan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reed moves out of range as Finnegan strikes.
Reed lands an overhand right.
A jab from Reed misses.
Nice cross by Reed.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finnegan.
Reed tests Finnegan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finnegan scores with a shot to the body.
Finnegan misses with a body shot.
Reed lands the left hand.#T3#
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finnegan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reed - that will leave a mark!
Finnegan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finnegan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Finnegan walks into a stiff left hand from Reed.
Finnegan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ben Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Reed scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Finnegan throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Finnegan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Finnegan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Finnegan swings widly with a right hand
and Reed counters with a straight right hand.
Finnegan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finnegan connects with a body shot that sends Reed's belly button to the back.
Reed lands with a nice body punch.
Finnegan avoids the head kick by Reed.
Finnegan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finnegan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Finnegan lands an overhand right.
Finnegan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finnegan lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Finnegan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reed. Reed obviously looking to wear him down.
Finnegan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finnegan throws the left hand but Reed avoids the punch easily.
Finnegan dips to his left and cracks Reed with an uppercut!
Finnegan tries to move into range but Reed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reed scores with a nice strike.
Reed with a hook.
Finnegan looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
Reed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reed thumps Finnegan with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finnegan.
A nice leg kick from Reed, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed scores with a nice strike.
Reed throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Finnegan throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
Finnegan misses with a jab to the body
and Reed counters with a nice low kick that buckles Finnegan's knee momentarily.
Finnegan scores with a jab.
Finnegan defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Finnegan misses its intended target.
Crunch! Reed slams his shin into Finnegan's torso.
Nice jab there from Finnegan.
A left lands for Reed.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Reed throwing a counter right hand but Finnegan manages to avoid it.
Finnegan swings widly with a right hand
and Reed counters with a nice uppercut.
Reed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finnegan.
An inside leg kick lands from Reed.
Finnegan throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed throws a shot to the body.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
Roy Finnegan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed lands a nice hook to Finnegan's body. Finnegan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finnegan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reed takes a swing at Finnegan's ribcage but misses.
Reed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finnegan.
Finnegan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reed scores with a hook.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finnegan manages to avoid it.
Reed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab lands there for Reed.
Reed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab, jab by Reed - just one landing.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Finnegan throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Finnegan throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Finnegan throws an off balance right hand
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reed shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Finnegan eats them both and turns towards Reed to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Finnegan throws a lazy uppercut
and Reed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reed connects with a nice looking jab.
Finnegan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finnegan misses with a double jab.
Reed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finnegan's sensitive parts.
Reed lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finnegan.
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
Finnegan scores with a nice right hand.
Finnegan moves forwards but Reed connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Reed lands a nice shot to the body.
Finnegan walks into a straight right hand from Reed.
Finnegan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Finnegan takes one to the chin there.
Finnegan catches Reed with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice defenses there by Reed.
Reed cracks Finnegan with a good jab.
A shot to the liver by Reed. Beautiful body shot.
Reed works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed scores with a nice right hand.
Reed throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC#Finnegan is rocked!
Reed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Finnegan is still on wobbly legs! Can Reed finish him?
A thudding body kick lands there by Reed!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Reed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reed has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Reed!

 

Event: Grunge 30: Malfunkshun     
Date:   Jan 17, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Cup has Finnegan up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Cup lands a takedown into guard.
Cup wants to control from the top but Finnegan keeps moving.
Finnegan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Finnegan controlling Cup's posture.
Finnegan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cup is one step ahead there.
Cup is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cup stopping the sweep attempt from Finnegan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup pushing down on Finnegan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Finnegan trying to control from the bottom.
Cup trying to control the pace.
Finnegan looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Cup prevents Finnegan from improving his position.
Cup wants to free his trapped foot but Finnegan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Finnegan is trying to maintain the position but Cup is very close to passing his half guard.
Finnegan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finnegan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cup works his way into side control.
Finnegan is not content to let Cup control the position.
Finnegan stops Cup from passing to mount.
Cup trying to control the action but Finnegan is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Cup tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Finnegan is not content to let Cup control the position.
Cup working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cup slows the pace down.
Finnegan can't do much from the bottom here.
Cup advances to mount. #T3#
Finnegan wants to control but Cup is having none of it.
Cup controlling from mount.
Finnegan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Finnegan tries to lock up and control but Cup gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Finnegan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cup controlling from the full mount.
Finnegan tries to hold on but Cup pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cup wants to control the pace but Finnegan is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Cup controlling from the full mount.
Finnegan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Finnegan is working hard here to advance position.
Cup fails to move to back control.
Cup controlling the pace for now.
Cup works his way to his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cup is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Finnegan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Finnegan for a finish.
Finnegan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Cup dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cup rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finnegan counters with a straight right hand.
Cup misses with a looping left.
Cup misses with an uppercut
and Finnegan counters with a nice uppercut.
Cup doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Finnegan. That snapped Cup's head back.
Cup connects with a good right hand that stumbles Finnegan. Finnegan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Cup.
Cup looks to land a left hand but Finnegan moved out of range nicely.
Finnegan avoids the body shot from Cup.
Finnegan takes a swing at Cup's ribcage but misses.
Cup misses with an uppercut
and Finnegan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cup scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finnegan dips to his left and cracks Cup with an uppercut!#ROC#Cup is rocked!#KD#
Finnegan sends Cup crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Finnegan is motioning to the referee to let Cup up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Cup is still on wobbly legs! Can Finnegan finish him?
Finnegan closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Cup out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Finnegan!
After winning the bout, Roy Finnegan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Red Cup stepped up to the mic, saying 'That wasn't fun.'.

 

Event: Grunge 24: Jar of Flies     
Date:   Nov 29, 2020
#R1#
Privilege is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finnegan! But no joy.
Privilege throws a lazy uppercut
and Finnegan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Privilege.
Finnegan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Privilege at a distance.
Privilege throws a nice inside leg kick.
Privilege 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.
Privilege lands an overhand right.
Privilege lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Privilege feints and then cracks Finnegan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finnegan down.
A shot to the liver by Finnegan. Beautiful body shot.
Privilege connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finnegan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Privilege looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finnegan misses with a body shot
and Privilege counters with a nice low kick that buckles Finnegan's knee momentarily.
Finnegan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Finnegan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Privilege throws a head kick that misses.
Finnegan takes a swing at Privilege's ribcage but misses.
Privilege scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Privilege throws a combination that misses
and Finnegan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Privilege does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Privilege does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Privilege. That's going to slow Finnegan down.
Finnegan misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finnegan.
Finnegan slips a jab from Privilege.
Privilege keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Finnegan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Privilege under the eye.
Privilege lands a head kick! #CUT#It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.
Finnegan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Privilege rather than just go for the knockout.
Privilege throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finnegan cracks a nice hook into Privilege's ribs.
Privilege throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finnegan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Privilege backs up against the cage. #T2#
Finnegan slips under a jab from Privilege.
Finnegan throws out a counter right but Privilege avoids it with no problem.
Finnegan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Privilege.
Finnegan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Privilege feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Privilege displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finnegan throws out the jab.
Privilege connects with a leg kick.
Finnegan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finnegan lands a nice hook to Privilege's body. Privilege takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Privilege misses with a body kick.
Finnegan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Finnegan throws a right and a left that Privilege avoids nicely.
Finnegan misses the body punch
and Privilege counters with a leg kick.
Privilege misses the shot to the body.
Finnegan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Finnegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Privilege. #T3#
Finnegan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Privilege stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Finnegan scores with a nice strike.
Privilege fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Privilege misses with a low kick.
Privilege uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finnegan.
Privilege connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Finnegan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Finnegan misses with a right hand
and Privilege counters with a thumping low kick.
Privilege throws a half hearted mid kick.
Finnegan lands with a good body shot.
Privilege lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finnegan connects with a looping right hand.
Privilege wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Finnegan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Privilege at a distance.
Privilege dodges the punch combination from Finnegan. #T4#
Finnegan avoids the body shot from Privilege.
Privilege slips a straight right by Finnegan.
Finnegan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Privilege counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Privilege forces Finnegan back against the cage and clinches.
Privilege blocks a body shot from Finnegan.
Privilege blocks a body shot from Finnegan.
Privilege tries to throw a body punch but Finnegan avoids it by throwing Privilege back against the cage. #BC2#
Finnegan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Privilege on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A left and a right from Finnegan both land. Nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Privilege throws a push kick but Finnegan slaps the foot to one side.
Finnegan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finnegan misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Privilege.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roy Finnegan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roy Finnegan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Privilege looks for the body kick but Finnegan saw that one coming.
Finnegan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Privilege misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finnegan! But no joy.
Privilege avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Privilege takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Privilege is rocked!
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finnegan misses with a looping right.
Privilege looks to land a left hand but Finnegan moved out of range nicely.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finnegan lands a lovely overhand right.
Oh Privilege is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Privilege rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finnegan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Privilege bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Privilege seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Finnegan misses
and Privilege cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Privilege finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Finnegan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Finnegan lands a slapping body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Privilege!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Privilege keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Privilege lands a jab to Finnegan's midsection.
Finnegan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Privilege is looking to counter with a body kick.
Finnegan throws the left hand but Privilege avoids the punch easily.
Privilege is looking to counter punch.
Privilege stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Privilege throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Privilege throws a lazy body kick
and Finnegan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Privilege with a nice cross.
Finnegan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Finnegan walks into a straight right hand from Privilege.
Finnegan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finnegan blocks a head kick by Privilege.
Finnegan throws a hook but Privilege avoids it easily.
It appears Privilege was looking to counter with a kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Privilege moves away from the strike by Finnegan. #T2#
Finnegan misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Privilege there.
Finnegan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Privilege throws a quick inside leg kick.
Finnegan lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Privilege does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finnegan throws a body shot but no joy.
Privilege connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Privilege.
Finnegan cracks a nice hook into Privilege's ribs.
Finnegan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Privilege throws a chopping leg kick but Finnegan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Privilege tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finnegan throws a combination that misses
and Privilege counters with a nice low kick that buckles Finnegan's knee momentarily.#T3#
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
White Privilege is winning the standup battle so far.
Privilege ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finnegan moves away.
Finnegan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Finnegan throws a poor cross that misses
and Privilege counters with a nice body shot.
Privilege goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Finnegan blocks a jab.
Finnegan defending well as Privilege loads up on a big left hand.
Finnegan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Privilege avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
Finnegan misses with a hook. Privilege ducked under it nicely.
Finnegan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Privilege counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from Finnegan misses.
Privilege appears to be looking for a big counter.
Finnegan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Finnegan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Privilege was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Privilege is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Finnegan misses with a shot to the body
and Privilege counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Finnegan misses its intended target.
A jab from Finnegan misses.
Privilege is looking for a counter combo.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Privilege scores with a hook.
Finnegan misses with a body shot.
Finnegan misses with a combination
and Privilege counters with a nice uppercut.
Privilege on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Finnegan swings widly with a right hand
and Privilege counters with a nice body shot.
Finnegan scores with a punch to the head.
Privilege moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Privilege dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roy Finnegan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Privilege with the inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Privilege.
Privilege defending well as Finnegan loads up on a big left hand.
Finnegan misses with a double jab.
Privilege scores with a crisp jab that stopped Finnegan in his tracks.
Finnegan misses with a straight right.
Privilege takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Privilege keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Privilege turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Privilege lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Privilege uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finnegan.
Finnegan misses with a hook.
Finnegan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Privilege takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Privilege defending well as Finnegan loads up on a big left hand.
Privilege takes one on the button.
You can see that Finnegan has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Finnegan scores with a jab.
Privilege moves into range and connects with a jab.
Privilege sizes up Finnegan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Privilege bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Privilege.
Finnegan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Finnegan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finnegan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Privilege connects with an inside leg kick.
Finnegan looks to land a left hand but Privilege moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finnegan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
Finnegan misses with an uppercut
and Privilege counters with a slapping leg kick.
Privilege misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finnegan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Privilege counters with a left to the body.
Privilege throws out a loose jab but Finnegan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Privilege lands a nice shot that snaps Finnegan's head back.
Privilege with the inside leg kick.
Finnegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Privilege manages to avoid it.
Privilege paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Privilege throws a body shot but no joy.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Finnegan misses with a looping right.
Privilege throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Privilege looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Privilege thuds his shin into the meat of Finnegan's side.#T3#
Finnegan throws a lazy uppercut
and Privilege cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Privilege rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finnegan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Privilege scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Privilege changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Privilege misses with a wild body shot.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
Privilege lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick from Privilege.
A jab lands there for Finnegan.
Privilege slips a jab and a cross from Finnegan.
Privilege slips under a jab from Finnegan.
Privilege throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finnegan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Privilege lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Privilege dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finnegan. That did some damage!
Finnegan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Privilege connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Privilege connects with a good right hand that stumbles Finnegan. Finnegan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Privilege throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finnegan on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Privilege does a little dance to reset his feet.
Privilege moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finnegan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Privilege.
Privilege uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finnegan.
Privilege with the inside leg kick.
Finnegan misses with a jab to the body
and Privilege counters with an inside leg kick.
Finnegan misses with a body shot
and Privilege connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finnegan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Privilege fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finnegan.
Privilege punishes Finnegan's body with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
White Privilege showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Privilege has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... White Privilege!

After winning the bout, White Privilege thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Grunge 20: Kurt Was Murdered     
Date:   Oct 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finnegan misses with an uppercut.
Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finnegan.
And Knight tries to counter it with a takedown but Finnegan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good standup being displayed there by Finnegan as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Finnegan misses its intended target.
Finnegan throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
And Knight tries to counter it with a takedown but Finnegan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knight slips a jab from Finnegan.
Finnegan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knight.
Decent striking displayed by Finnegan there.
Finnegan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knight.
Finnegan lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Roy Finnegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finnegan throws out the jab. #T1#
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Finnegan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#KD#
Finnegan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Knight sprawling to the canvas! Knight rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Finnegan finish him?! #ROC#Knight is rocked!
Knight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnegan.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Finnegan finish him?
Finnegan lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Finnegan!
Roy Finnegan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Grunge 15: Badmotorfinger     
Date:   Sep 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulletzowich throws a jab but it's blocked by Finnegan. #TD#
Bulletzowich looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Finnegan pushes Bulletzowich off and gets back to his feet.
Finnegan keeps the fight on the outside.
Bulletzowich throws a good cross that connects.
Bulletzowich moves out of range as Finnegan strikes.
Bulletzowich tries to counter with a takedown but Finnegan is quick to defend against it.
Bulletzowich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulletzowich ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
Finnegan loads up on a big right hand but Bulletzowich slips the punch.
Bulletzowich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bulletzowich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
Bulletzowich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Finnegan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bulletzowich with a jab.#T1#
Bulletzowich throws a body punch but Finnegan moves out of range. #CL#
Bulletzowich rushes Finnegan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Finnegan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bulletzowich is defending well for now.
Bulletzowich gets through Finnegan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Bulletzowich pulls guard effortlessly.
Finnegan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Finnegan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bulletzowich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bulletzowich wants to sweep here but Finnegan controlling him for the moment.
Finnegan stays in close to Bulletzowich's body and controls the position. #T2#
Bulletzowich is pulling down on Finnegan's head to control his posture.
Finnegan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Finnegan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich scores with a punch to the head.
Bulletzowich ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
Bulletzowich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Finnegan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bulletzowich lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finnegan loads up on a big right hand but Bulletzowich slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Bulletzowich throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
A big right from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan lands a right hook to the body.
Bulletzowich thuds his right hand into Finnegan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bulletzowich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bulletzowich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bulletzowich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Finnegan lands a nice shot that snaps Bulletzowich's head back.
Bulletzowich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Roy Finnegan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finnegan ducks under a wild hook from Bulletzowich.#TD#
Finnegan gets caught napping as Bulletzowich dives in and scores a takedown. Finnegan manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulletzowich cracks Finnegan with a solid left hand.
Finnegan wants to sweep here but Bulletzowich controlling him for the moment.
Finnegan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finnegan wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Finnegan looking to control.
Finnegan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bulletzowich is one step ahead there.
Finnegan working a defensive guard but Bulletzowich passes into half guard.
Finnegan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Finnegan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bulletzowich is one step ahead there.
Bulletzowich is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roy Finnegan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Finnegan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bulletzowich.
Finnegan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Finnegan blocks a jab.
Bulletzowich takes a swing at Finnegan's ribcage but misses.
Bulletzowich avoids the body shot from Finnegan.
Finnegan throws a body shot but no joy.
Bulletzowich ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
Bulletzowich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finnegan ducks under a wild hook from Bulletzowich.
Finnegan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finnegan moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Finnegan gets caught napping as Bulletzowich dives in and scores a takedown. Finnegan manages to retain guard.
Finnegan is looking to stand back up but Bulletzowich counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Finnegan. #T1##REVB#
Bulletzowich prevents Finnegan from improving his position.
Bulletzowich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Finnegan's head.
Finnegan controlling the position well.
Finnegan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finnegan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bulletzowich manages to pass to mount!
Finnegan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bulletzowich. #T2#
Bulletzowich putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Finnegan wants to hold on but Bulletzowich pushes him away.
Bulletzowich raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bulletzowich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bulletzowich cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Finnegan doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Bulletzowich lands a nice shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulletzowich landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Bulletzowich lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Finnegan is squirming around, avoiding Bulletzowich's attempts to control the action.
Bulletzowich tries to push Finnegan's head away but Finnegan is holding on tight.
Bulletzowich is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bulletzowich trying to control but Finnegan is having none of it.
Finnegan is desperately trying to improve his position but Bulletzowich has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Finnegan wants to control but Bulletzowich is having none of it.
Bulletzowich controlling the position easily from mount.
Bulletzowich connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Finnegan wants to control but Bulletzowich is having none of it.
Bulletzowich landing punches.
Finnegan is trying to stand.
Bulletzowich trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Bulletzowich dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Bulletzowich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Finnegan finds it's way through Bulletzowich's defenses.
Bulletzowich wants to clinch.
Finnegan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bulletzowich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finnegan can do to turn this around?
Finnegan swings for the body but Bulletzowich moves out of range.
Bulletzowich looks to land a right hand but Finnegan moved out of range.
Finnegan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bulletzowich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finnegan.
Bulletzowich scores with a decent looking hook.
Bulletzowich moves in looking to clinch but Finnegan pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bulletzowich.
Nice body punch from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bulletzowich is looking to clinch.
Bulletzowich lands with an overhand left.#T1#
A lazy left from Bulletzowich finds it's target.
Bulletzowich looks to land a combination. Finnegan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Bulletzowich has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Bulletzowich manages to break the clinch.
Finnegan jabs Bulletzowich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Finnegan jabs at Bulletzowich's body.
Bulletzowich misses with a hook. Finnegan ducked under it nicely.
Bulletzowich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finnegan. #CL#
Bulletzowich gets a clinch.
Finnegan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bulletzowich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bulletzowich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bulletzowich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finnegan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finnegan misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bulletzowich wants to stall. #T2#
Bulletzowich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finnegan backwards. #BC2#
Finnegan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Bulletzowich misses.
Finnegan throws out a counter right but Bulletzowich avoids it with no problem.
Bulletzowich walks into a jab.
Finnegan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finnegan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bulletzowich misses the shot to the body.
Finnegan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finnegan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Bulletzowich misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Finnegan misses.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Finnegan enables Bulletzowich to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Finnegan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bulletzowich trying to control the position from guard on top but Finnegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Finnegan is looking to sweep but instead, Bulletzowich has passed into half guard.
Bulletzowich controlling the action here.
Finnegan is concentrating on defense, preventing Bulletzowich from advancing position. #SUB#
Bulletzowich seems to be working for a kimura but Finnegan defends the submission attempt.
Bulletzowich is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Bulletzowich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bulletzowich looking to finish with strikes here!
Finnegan working to try and regain half guard.
Finnegan wants to control but Bulletzowich is having none of it.
Finnegan is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Bulletzowich clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Bulletzowich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Bulletzowich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boris Bulletzowich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Bulletzowich.
Finnegan blocks a jab.
Bulletzowich clobbers Finnegan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Finnegan scores with a sloppy right hand. Bulletzowich should have avoided that one.
Bulletzowich throws a series of punches but Finnegan avoids them all with ease.
Bulletzowich's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bulletzowich duly obliges.
Finnegan lands with a straight right. Bulletzowich didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bulletzowich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnegan.#TD#
Bulletzowich feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Finnegan wants to sweep but no luck.
Finnegan seems keen to control Bulletzowich's posture.#T1#
Bulletzowich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Finnegan looking to control.
Finnegan wants to hit a sweep here but Bulletzowich passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Finnegan there!
Finnegan wants to control but Bulletzowich is having none of it.
Bulletzowich with the ground and pound from mount.
Bulletzowich controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Finnegan wants to control but Bulletzowich is having none of it.
Bulletzowich lands a couple of good shots and Finnegan has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Finnegan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bulletzowich lands strikes to the head.
Finnegan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bulletzowich off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bulletzowich struggling to land strikes to the head as Finnegan covers up.
Bulletzowich loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Finnegan hold on?
Finnegan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3#
Bulletzowich is working the ground and pound. Can Finnegan escape?
Bulletzowich has the hooks in. Finnegan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Bulletzowich is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Finnegan is defending well though. Bulletzowich let's go of the attempt for now.
Finnegan is really stuck here.
Bulletzowich biding his time, controlling Finnegan. #T4#
Bulletzowich gets his hands free as Finnegan looks to control.
Finnegan tries to break free.
Bulletzowich missing with strikes from the back.
Finnegan trying to control the hands but Bulletzowich breaks the grip.
Bulletzowich lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Finnegan is trying to break free. #SUB#
Bulletzowich is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Finnegan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bulletzowich missing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Bulletzowich had his way with Roy Finnegan in that round.
That's time! Bulletzowich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Bulletzowich misses with a wild combination.
Bulletzowich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Finnegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bulletzowich manages to avoid it.
Finnegan misses with a left hand
enabling Bulletzowich to counter with a crisp jab.
Finnegan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finnegan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bulletzowich works the jab nicely.
Finnegan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulletzowich throws a series of strikes that have Finnegan backpedaling.
Finnegan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finnegan moves forwards but Bulletzowich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bulletzowich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finnegan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Bulletzowich misses with a hook. Finnegan ducked under it nicely.
Bulletzowich misses with a hook.
Finnegan throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Bulletzowich clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Bulletzowich breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Bulletzowich.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Bulletzowich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bulletzowich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finnegan misses with a looping right.
Finnegan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bulletzowich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finnegan was well out of range. Poor timing from Bulletzowich.
Finnegan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bulletzowich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bulletzowich moves out of range of the strikes.
Finnegan lands a nice shot that snaps Bulletzowich's head back.
Bulletzowich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finnegan staying out of range there.
Roy Finnegan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Finnegan jabs Bulletzowich right on the nose. Bulletzowich blinks but takes it well.
Decent striking displayed by Bulletzowich there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulletzowich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bulletzowich punishes Finnegan's body with a nice straight punch.
Finnegan misses with a looping right.
Bulletzowich jabs Finnegan to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Bulletzowich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Finnegan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bulletzowich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Bulletzowich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finnegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bulletzowich manages to avoid it.
Bulletzowich takes a swing at Finnegan's ribcage but misses.
Finnegan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bulletzowich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Finnegan throws a big shot that misses.
Bulletzowich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bulletzowich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bulletzowich moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bulletzowich misses with a body punch
and Finnegan counters with a stiff right hand.
Finnegan misses with a hook. Bulletzowich ducked under it nicely.
Bulletzowich went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Finnegan punishes Bulletzowich's body with a nice straight punch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Finnegan ducks under a wild hook from Bulletzowich.
Finnegan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bulletzowich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finnegan under the eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Bulletzowich misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Finnegan misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bulletzowich tries to bum rush Finnegan with a series of wild strikes but Finnegan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A countering left hand to the body from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan throws an off balance right hand
and Bulletzowich counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
A jab from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan misses the jab.
Finnegan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulletzowich moves away.
Bulletzowich throwing a counter right hand but Finnegan manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Finnegan. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Finnegan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bulletzowich to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Finnegan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bulletzowich passes into side control.
Finnegan throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Bulletzowich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bulletzowich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Bulletzowich!

Boris Bulletzowich retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Boris Bulletzowich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Grunge X: Nevermind     
Date:   Jul 18, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sledgehammer misses with a head kick.
Sledgehammer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sledgehammer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sledgehammer throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Finnegan misses.
A slow jab from Finnegan misses its intended target.
Sledgehammer throws a big shot that misses.
Sledgehammer moves away from the strike by Finnegan.
Finnegan misses with a straight right.
Finnegan thuds a left hand into Sledgehammer's body.
Sledgehammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Sledgehammer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finnegan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Finnegan!
Finnegan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Finnegan misses the target.
Sledgehammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finnegan moves away.
Sledgehammer throws a series of punches but Finnegan moves out of range.
Finnegan looks to land a combination but Sledgehammer avoids it well.
Finnegan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finnegan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Finnegan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sledgehammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Jab from Finnegan.
Sledgehammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finnegan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sledgehammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finnegan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sledgehammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finnegan! But no joy.
A big right from Finnegan misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sledgehammer.
A right-left combo lands from Finnegan.
Sledgehammer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sledgehammer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Sledgehammer scores with a spinning back kick!
Sledgehammer throws a shot to the body.
Hanny Sledgehammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnegan slips a jab and a cross from Sledgehammer.
A swing and a miss from Finnegan.
Finnegan avoids the head kick by Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer feints and then cracks Finnegan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finnegan down. #T2#
Finnegan moves away from the strike by Sledgehammer.
Finnegan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sledgehammer swings for the body but Finnegan moves out of range.
Sledgehammer throws a sloppy head kick
and Finnegan counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Sledgehammer is rocked!
Sledgehammer ducks into an uppercut from Finnegan and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Finnegan!
Roy Finnegan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SAFO 53 Finnegan v Marston     
Date:   Apr 12, 2020
#R1#
Finnegan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.
Finnegan avoids the body shot from Marston.
Finnegan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marston counters with a stiff right hand.
Marston connects with a solid leg kick.
Finnegan looks to land a left hand but Marston moved out of range nicely.
As Finnegan backs away, Marston returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marston was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Marston connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Roy Finnegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnegan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finnegan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marston in his tracks.
Finnegan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marston looks to land a left hand but Finnegan moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Finnegan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marston swings for the body but Finnegan moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Finnegan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Finnegan throws a jab when Marston was well out of range.
Finnegan throws a looping overhand right but Marston ducks down to avoid it.
Finnegan throws a jab but it's blocked by Marston. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Marston.
Finnegan lands a really nice looking cross but Marston seems unphased.
Finnegan cracks Marston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A combination from Finnegan does no damage.
Finnegan slips a straight right by Marston.
Marston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marston throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finnegan's sensitive parts.
Finnegan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Marston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finnegan blocks a low kick nicely.
Finnegan throws a lazy uppercut
and Marston counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marston tries to land a leg kick but Finnegan saw it coming and moves away.
Marston throws a nice head kick!
Marston pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Finnegan cracks Marston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut lands for Finnegan. That snapped Marston's head back.
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
Finnegan takes a swing at Marston's ribcage but misses.
Finnegan swings widly with a right hand
letting Marston counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Marston.
Finnegan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Finnegan staying out of range there.
Finnegan misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Marston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finnegan ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Marston misses with a head kick.
Marston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marston. Finnegan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finnegan throws a series of punches but Marston avoids them all with ease. #T3#
No joy there for Marston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Finnegan lands a glancing blow to the side of Marston's head.
Marston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finnegan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Finnegan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Finnegan.
Marston pushes Finnegan away with a front kick.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Marston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Finnegan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marston. Finnegan does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Finnegan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Finnegan throws a lazy uppercut
and Marston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finnegan loads up on a big right hand but Marston slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finnegan.#T4#
Marston scores with a kick to the midsection.
Finnegan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finnegan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marston takes one to the chin there.
Marston scores with a head kick. Finnegan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Marston lands with a straight right. Finnegan didn't see that one coming.
Marston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Finnegan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
A big right from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Marston is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
Finnegan misses with an uppercut. Marston saw that one coming.
Marston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Marston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Finnegan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Finnegan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marston.
Finnegan scores with a sloppy right hand. Marston should have avoided that one.
Marston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finnegan looks to land a left hand but Marston moved out of range nicely.
Marston connects with a right hand. Finnegan shakes it off.
Lucas Marston is winning the standup battle so far.
Marston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Finnegan looks to land a left hand but Marston moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Marston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finnegan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marston slips a straight right by Finnegan.
Finnegan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Finnegan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Marston misses with a wild body shot.
Finnegan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marston lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Finnegan backs up against the cage.
Nice defenses there by Marston.
Finnegan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Finnegan lands a body shot.
Finnegan loads up on a big right hand but Marston slips the punch.
Finnegan digs a good hook to Marston's body.
Marston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
Finnegan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marston moves away.
Marston misses with a shot to the body
and Finnegan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finnegan misses with a combination
and Marston counters with a solid body kick.
Finnegan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Finnegan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Marston!
Finnegan slips under a jab.
Finnegan fails to land with a series of punches.
Marston throws a body shot but no joy.
Finnegan misses with a two punch combination.
Marston throws a body punch but Finnegan moves out of range.
Finnegan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
Marston slips a jab and a cross from Finnegan.
Marston cracks Finnegan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Finnegan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Finnegan backs away, Marston returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Marston takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Marston scores with a hook to the body. Finnegan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marston misses with a few strikes there.
Finnegan throws a shot to the body.
Marston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Finnegan checks the leg kick.
Marston throws a looping overhand right but Finnegan ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Finnegan misses the target.
Finnegan blocks a jab.
Finnegan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Finnegan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Finnegan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Finnegan. Those never looked like landing.
Finnegan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marston.
Finnegan misses with a right hand
and Marston counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finnegan checks a leg kick nicely.
Finnegan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Finnegan throws a shot to the body.
Marston blocks a jab.
Finnegan lands with a nice body punch.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Finnegan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marston.
Finnegan walks into a left hand.
Marston thuds his right hand into Finnegan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Finnegan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finnegan misses with an uppercut
and Marston counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston misses with a looping left.
Marston scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finnegan's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roy Finnegan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roy Finnegan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Marston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Finnegan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marston doesn't seem bothered though.
Marston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finnegan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marston moves away.
Marston avoids the body shot from Finnegan.
Finnegan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marston on the side of the head.
Finnegan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan looks to land a left hand but Marston moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the liver by Finnegan. Beautiful body shot.
Finnegan scores with a decent looking hook.
Finnegan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Finnegan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marston takes one to the chin there.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Marston misses the target.
Finnegan connects with a looping right hand.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Finnegan is just out of range.
Finnegan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marston in his tracks.
Marston lands with a straight right. Finnegan didn't see that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Finnegan. That snapped Marston's head back.
Finnegan blocks a jab.
Marston works Finnegan's body with a nice hook.
Finnegan lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Marston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marston lands with a right hand. #T2#
Finnegan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Finnegan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marston cracks Finnegan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Finnegan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marston.
Marston thumps Finnegan with a low kick.
Marston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marston is looking to counter punch.
Marston blocks a jab.
Marston half committed to a counter leg kick.
Finnegan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Finnegan connects with a body shot that sends Marston's belly button to the back.
Finnegan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marston fakes the leg kick and cracks Finnegan in the body.
Finnegan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marston fails to land with a series of punches.
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Marston is just out of range.
Marston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finnegan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marston scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Marston misses with a body shot.
Marston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Finnegan slips a straight right by Marston.
Marston throws a chopping leg kick but Finnegan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marston moves out of range of the strikes.
Finnegan throws a lazy uppercut
and Marston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marston lands an overhand right.
An inside leg kick from Marston misses.
Finnegan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Finnegan throws an off balance right hand
and Marston counters with a stiff right hand.
Finnegan looks to land a left hand but Marston moved out of range nicely.
Marston appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marston ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
Donk. Marston catches Finnegan right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Finnegan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marston throws a shot to the body.
Marston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marston fires out a quick counter leg kick but Finnegan just manages to avoid it.
Marston slips under a jab from Finnegan.
Marston misses with a series of wild punches.
Marston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finnegan's sensitive parts.
Finnegan misses with a straight left.
Marston throws a right hand that misses
and Finnegan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Finnegan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marston blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Finnegan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Finnegan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lucas Marston!

Lucas Marston took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Juice Haven for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: SAFO 47 IsMore v Emelianegro     
Date:   Mar 21, 2020
#R1#
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaelsson is just out of range.
Chaelsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Finnegan throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Finnegan won't be happy with that.
Finnegan tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Chaelsson wants to control the pace but Finnegan is squirming around nicely.
Chaelsson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Finnegan wants to hold on but Chaelsson pushes him away.
Finnegan tries to reverse the position but Chaelsson maintains control.
Chaelsson looking to ground and pound but Finnegan is blocking nicely.
Chaelsson landing punches.
We've been hearing that Chaelsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finnegan tries to hold on but Chaelsson postures up.
Chaelsson lands a nice shot to the head.
Chaelsson throws some wild stikes that Finnegan manages to avoid easily.
Chaelsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Finnegan is bucking up trying to escape but Chaelsson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T1#
Finnegan wants to control but Chaelsson is having none of it.
Chaelsson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Finnegan because Chaelsson loaded up on that one.
Chaelsson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Finnegan?
Chaelsson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Finnegan hang on?#ROC#
Finnegan is rocked!
Chaelsson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Finnegan looks a forlorn figure.
Finnegan is still in real trouble! Can Chaelsson finish him?
Finnegan is squirming around, avoiding Chaelsson's attempts to control the action.
Chaelsson is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Finnegan goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Chaelsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Patrick Chaelsson!
A victorious Patrick Chaelsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SAFO 39 Gracie vs Turban     
Date:   Feb 15, 2020
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Suckerpunch.
Finnegan scores with a hook to the body. Suckerpunch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ricki Suckerpunch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suckerpunch was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Suckerpunch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finnegan.
Suckerpunch blocks a jab.
Finnegan misses with a few strikes there.
Finnegan misses with a straight left.
Suckerpunch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finnegan looks to throw the jab but Suckerpunch is out of range.
Finnegan lands a nice shot to the body.
Suckerpunch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finnegan at a distance. #CL2#
Suckerpunch has closed the distance and engaged Finnegan in a clinch.
Finnegan scores with a hook to the body.
Finnegan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Suckerpunch fails to land.
Suckerpunch misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suckerpunch wants to stall.
Suckerpunch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finnegan or not.
Finnegan has a couple of punches blocked by Suckerpunch.
Finnegan misses with some punches.
Finnegan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Finnegan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Finnegan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Suckerpunch backwards.
Suckerpunch lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.
Suckerpunch lands with a short shot to the head.
Suckerpunch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finnegan's efforts to push away.
A short left from Finnegan.
Finnegan tries to work over Suckerpunch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suckerpunch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suckerpunch tries to throw a body punch but Finnegan avoids it by throwing Suckerpunch back against the cage.
Suckerpunch misses with the head strike.
Finnegan wants to stall. #BC2#
Suckerpunch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finnegan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Suckerpunch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suckerpunch. #T2#
Finnegan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Finnegan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suckerpunch is defending well for now.
Suckerpunch lands a body punch.
Finnegan scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suckerpunch struggles to land a body shot inside as Finnegan controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Finnegan.
Suckerpunch lands a hook that snaps the head of Finnegan backwards.
Suckerpunch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finnegan working aggressively here. #BC#
Finnegan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suckerpunch tries to clinch but Finnegan is having none of it.
Finnegan thuds a left hand into Suckerpunch's body.#CL2#
Suckerpunch pushes Finnegan up against the cage in a clinch.
Suckerpunch has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Finnegan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Suckerpunch can turn it around.
Finnegan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suckerpunch is defending well for now.
Suckerpunch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Finnegan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Finnegan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suckerpunch's elbow.
Finnegan wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Finnegan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Finnegan working hard to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Suckerpunch - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Finnegan misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Suckerpunch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suckerpunch slips a straight right by Finnegan.
Finnegan takes a swing at Suckerpunch's ribcage but misses.
Finnegan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finnegan tests Suckerpunch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finnegan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suckerpunch digs a good hook to Finnegan's body. #CL2#
Suckerpunch has managed to clinch.
Suckerpunch misses with a body punch.
Finnegan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Finnegan misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Finnegan fails to land. #BC2#
Suckerpunch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Finnegan misses with a body shot. #T4#
Suckerpunch fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suckerpunch slips a straight right by Finnegan.
Suckerpunch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Suckerpunch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suckerpunch throws out a loose jab but Finnegan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finnegan keeps the fight on the outside.
Suckerpunch walks into a stiff left hand from Finnegan.
Suckerpunch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Finnegan avoids the body shot from Suckerpunch.
Finnegan throwing a counter right hand but Suckerpunch manages to avoid it.
Suckerpunch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Suckerpunch darts in and clinches Finnegan up against the cage.
Suckerpunch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch misses with the head strike.
Finnegan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finnegan misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Finnegan fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ricki Suckerpunch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roy Finnegan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Suckerpunch rushes Finnegan and presses him up against the cage.
Finnegan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Finnegan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Suckerpunch tries to throw a body punch but Finnegan avoids it by throwing Suckerpunch back against the cage.
Suckerpunch misses with some punches.
Suckerpunch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Finnegan wants to stall.
Suckerpunch is struggling to control the position.
Finnegan struggles to land a body shot inside as Suckerpunch controls his hands.
Finnegan has a couple of punches blocked by Suckerpunch.
A short uppercut from Finnegan.
Finnegan misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suckerpunch struggles to land a body shot inside as Finnegan controls his hands.
Suckerpunch misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Suckerpunch manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Finnegan.
Suckerpunch defending well as Finnegan loads up on a big left hand.
Finnegan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Suckerpunch lands a jab to the nose.
Suckerpunch throws a chopping leg kick but Finnegan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Suckerpunch misses with a looping right.
Suckerpunch moves away from the strike by Finnegan.
Suckerpunch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finnegan.#KD2#
Suckerpunch cracks Finnegan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Finnegan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Suckerpunch finish him?
Suckerpunch misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finnegan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Suckerpunch defending well as Finnegan loads up on a big left hand.
Finnegan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Finnegan there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#
Finnegan is rocked!
Finnegan throws a body punch but Suckerpunch moves out of range.
Finnegan rushes Suckerpunch with punches - Suckerpunch moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Suckerpunch goes down! Finnegan follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Finnegan!
After winning the bout, Roy Finnegan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SAFO The Next Level     
Date:   Dec 28, 2019
#R1#
Finnegan misses with an uppercut
and IsMore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
IsMore ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
Finnegan misses the body punch
and IsMore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
IsMore misses the shot to the body.
Finnegan drops his hands momentarily and IsMore takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.
IsMore jabs Finnegan right on the nose. Finnegan blinks but takes it well.
IsMore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Finnegan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and IsMore counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Finnegan misses.
The fighters circling - IsMore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roy Finnegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Finnegan misses the target.
Finnegan swings for the body but IsMore moves out of range.
Finnegan throws an overhand right that lands on IsMore's shoulder, as IsMore tries to avoid the shot.
IsMore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finnegan loads up on a big right hand but IsMore slips the punch.#T1#
Finnegan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
IsMore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finnegan misses with a left hand
letting IsMore counter with a right hand.
Finnegan scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
IsMore looking to score a takedown here. Finnegan is defending well but IsMore drives through and ends up in Finnegan's guard.#ES2#
Finnegan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Finnegan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
IsMore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finnegan throws a hook but IsMore blocks it.
IsMore takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Finnegan throws a right hand that misses
and IsMore counters with a stiff right hand.
IsMore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
IsMore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
Finnegan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Finnegan misses with a lunging right hand
and IsMore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finnegan throws a right hand that misses
and Finnegan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finnegan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but IsMore moves away.
Finnegan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and IsMore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
IsMore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from IsMore there as he acknowledges the shot.
IsMore misses with a jab to the body
and Finnegan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finnegan cracks IsMore with a right hand to the side of the head.
IsMore misses with a looping right.
Roy Finnegan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
IsMore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
IsMore avoids the body shot from Finnegan.
Finnegan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Finnegan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from IsMore misses the target.#T3#
IsMore moves out of range as Finnegan strikes.
Finnegan swings away with a body shot that misses
letting IsMore counter with a right hand.
A cross from IsMore lands.
Finnegan swings for the body but IsMore moves out of range.
IsMore drops down looking for a counter takedown but Finnegan sprawls and moves away.
Finnegan throws a jab but it's blocked by IsMore.
IsMore is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
IsMore staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Finnegan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
IsMore with a nice cross.
Jab from Finnegan.
Finnegan throws a sloppy body shot
and IsMore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finnegan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before IsMore has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finnegan misses with a hook
and IsMore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
IsMore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finnegan's hands.
Finnegan scores with a hook to the body. IsMore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. IsMore does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from IsMore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finnegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - IsMore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finnegan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Finnegan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finnegan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Finnegan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from IsMore misses.
IsMore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finnegan lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roy Finnegan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roy Finnegan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
IsMore slips a jab and a cross from Finnegan.
Finnegan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from IsMore.
IsMore throws a looping overhand right but Finnegan ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Finnegan misses.
IsMore swings widly with a right hand
and Finnegan counters with a nice body shot.
IsMore staying out of range there.
Roy Finnegan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finnegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from IsMore.
The fighters circling - Finnegan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finnegan throws a jab when IsMore was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
IsMore lands the left hand.
Finnegan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. IsMore does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from IsMore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finnegan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
IsMore is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Finnegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but IsMore was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
IsMore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finnegan swings away with a body shot that misses
and IsMore counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from IsMore misses the target.
A big left from Finnegan misses.
A quick step to the side and IsMore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
Finnegan swings for the body but IsMore moves out of range.
IsMore throwing a counter right hand but Finnegan manages to avoid it.
Finnegan misses with a body shot.
IsMore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
IsMore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finnegan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but IsMore is just out of range.
Finnegan scores with a body shot. #T2#
Finnegan misses the body punch
and IsMore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
IsMore swings for the body but Finnegan moves out of range.
IsMore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finnegan throws a body punch but IsMore moves out of range.
IsMore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
IsMore avoids the body shot from Finnegan.
Finnegan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finnegan works IsMore's body with a nice hook.
IsMore is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Finnegan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and IsMore counters with a stiff right hand.
IsMore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
IsMore avoids the body shot from Finnegan.
Finnegan swings for the body but IsMore moves out of range. #T3#
IsMore slips a straight right by Finnegan.
An attempted straight right counter from IsMore misses the target.
IsMore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
IsMore is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Finnegan.
Finnegan misses with a straight left.
Finnegan throws a sloppy body shot
and IsMore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finnegan lands a right hook to the body.
IsMore slips a jab and a cross from Finnegan.
IsMore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finnegan throws out a loose jab but IsMore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finnegan slips a straight right by IsMore.
Finnegan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Finnegan throws a jab but it's blocked by IsMore.
Finnegan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
IsMore dodges the punch combination from Finnegan.
IsMore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finnegan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Finnegan moves forwards but IsMore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
IsMore defending well as Finnegan loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like IsMore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
IsMore throws a lazy uppercut
and IsMore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Finnegan catches IsMore right on the button with a cross.
Finnegan takes a swing at IsMore's ribcage but misses.
Finnegan scores with a jab to the body.
IsMore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Finnegan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roy Finnegan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
IsMore scores with the left hand. Finnegan knows he should have avoided that one.
IsMore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finnegan.
IsMore slips under a jab.
Finnegan takes a swing at IsMore's ribcage but misses.
Finnegan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Finnegan misses with a double jab
and IsMore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
IsMore throws a poor cross that misses
and Finnegan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore misses the jab.
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
IsMore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
IsMore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Finnegan there.#T1#
IsMore slips a straight right by Finnegan.
IsMore slips a straight right by Finnegan.
IsMore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finnegan misses the jab.
Finnegan jabs IsMore right on the nose. IsMore blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from IsMore. Finnegan does a little dance to reset his feet.
IsMore blocks a jab.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from IsMore misses the target.
Finnegan misses with a looping left.
Finnegan defending well as IsMore loads up on a big left hand.
Finnegan misses with an uppercut. IsMore saw that one coming.
IsMore attempts a counter takedown but Finnegan avoids it well and moves away.
Finnegan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finnegan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
IsMore shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Finnegan throws an overhand right that lands on IsMore's shoulder, as IsMore tries to avoid the shot.
Finnegan misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from IsMore misses the target.
Finnegan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and IsMore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Finnegan thinking.
Finnegan misses with a hook.
IsMore drops down looking for a counter takedown but Finnegan sprawls and moves away.
Nice defenses there by IsMore.
Finnegan misses with a jab to the body
and IsMore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
IsMore moves away from the strike by Finnegan.
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!
Finnegan misses with a right hand
enabling IsMore to counter with a crisp jab.
Finnegan misses with a combination
and IsMore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roy Finnegan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Finnegan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Finnegan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from IsMore.
Finnegan throws a predictable looking body shot
and IsMore counters with a stiff right hand.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like IsMore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finnegan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting IsMore counter with a right hand.
Finnegan defending well as IsMore loads up on a big left hand.
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
It looked like IsMore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Finnegan.
IsMore misses with a right hand
and Finnegan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Finnegan looks to land a left hand but IsMore moved out of range nicely.
Finnegan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from IsMore misses its target.
A left lands for IsMore.#T4#
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but IsMore was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Finnegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but IsMore manages to avoid it.
IsMore ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
IsMore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. IsMore does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from IsMore misses the target.
IsMore shoots in and drives through. Finnegan sprawls well.
IsMore misses with an uppercut. Finnegan saw that one coming.
Finnegan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from IsMore with a body shot.
Finnegan misses with a hook.
Finnegan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
More IsMore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finnegan tries to bum rush IsMore with a series of wild strikes but IsMore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like IsMore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Finnegan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Finnegan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Finnegan!

An out of breath Roy Finnegan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: S.A.F.O. XXV     
Date:   Dec 07, 2019
#R1#
Pankratios slips a jab and a cross from Finnegan. #KD#
Nice combo by Pankratios! Oh, that's hurt him - Finnegan falls to the canvas and Pankratios follows him into side control. #CUT#
It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.
Finnegan sneaks back into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pankratios scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Finnegan trying to control but Pankratios postures up.
Pankratios will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pankratios content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Pankratios is trying to work for a kimura but Finnegan is defending well.
Nice strikes from Pankratios there.
Finnegan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pankratios scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Pankratios is pressing down on Finnegan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Finnegan is holding on for now.
Pankratios is working hard here to advance position.
Finnegan is looking to improve his position.
Pankratios thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Finnegan's head. #SUB#
Pankratios looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pankratios is trying to control. Finnegan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pankratios thows a huge punch but Finnegan dodges it nicely. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Finnegan wants to control but Pankratios is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pankratios prevents Finnegan from improving his position.
Pankratios keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pankratios wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finnegan keeps working.
Pankratios seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pankratios sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Finnegan defending well though.
Finnegan trying to control but Pankratios postures up.
Pankratios with the ground and pound but Finnegan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pankratios throwing strikes but missing.
Pankratios scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Pankratios stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finnegan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finnegan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pankratios sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pankratios's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pankratios is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Finnegan working a defensive guard here.
Finnegan keeping moving, preventing Pankratios from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pankratios drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Finnegan dives on top into guard.#REVB##T4#
Pankratios looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finnegan is one step ahead there.
Finnegan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pankratios tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Finnegan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pankratios has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Finnegan has managed to get both his arms back between Pankratios's legs - danger averted.
Finnegan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pankratios doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pankratios is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Pankratios lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pankratios throwing shots but Finnegan is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hellas Pankratios dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Finnegan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pankratios tries to clinch but Finnegan is having none of it.
Finnegan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pankratios looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pankratios throws a right and a left that Finnegan avoids nicely.
Finnegan lands a nice hook to Pankratios's body. Pankratios takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finnegan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pankratios drops down looking for a counter takedown but Finnegan sprawls and moves away.
Pankratios scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Finnegan tests Pankratios's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pankratios throws a push kick but Finnegan slaps the foot to one side.
Pankratios uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finnegan.
Pankratios takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pankratios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finnegan can do to turn this around?
Pankratios fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finnegan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pankratios.
Decent striking displayed by Finnegan there.
Hellas Pankratios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pankratios doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Finnegan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pankratios thinking.
Finnegan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Pankratios on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Finnegan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finnegan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pankratios looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice cross by Finnegan.
Some wild striking there from Pankratios.
Pankratios tries to clinch up but Finnegan circles away and keeps his distance.
Finnegan misses with a series of wild punches.
Pankratios moves out of range as Finnegan strikes.
Finnegan lands a body shot.
Finnegan tries to bum rush Pankratios with a series of wild strikes but Pankratios uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pankratios appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Finnegan keeps the fight on the outside.
Finnegan cracks Pankratios with an open hand slap.
Pankratios misses with a hook
and Finnegan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finnegan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Finnegan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pankratios doesn't seem phased though.
A punch combination from Pankratios misses.
Finnegan lands a nice hook to Pankratios's body. Pankratios takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finnegan thuds a left hand into Pankratios's body.
Pankratios misses with a takedown attempt - Finnegan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pankratios takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pankratios is trying hard to land a takedown here. Finnegan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hellas Pankratios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finnegan lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Finnegan gets tackled into the cage by Pankratios. Pankratios maintains the clinch.
A short right from Finnegan on the inside.
Finnegan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finnegan gets underhooks to prevent Pankratios's takedown attempt.
Finnegan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Pankratios jumps guard but Finnegan stands there with Pankratios around his waist. Pankratios gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pankratios can't get the takedown.
Pankratios blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finnegan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pankratios or not.
Finnegan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Finnegan misses with some punches.
Finnegan stalling.
Finnegan working aggressively here.
Finnegan lands with a short shot to the head.
Finnegan can't find room to land a body shot as Pankratios controls the action.
Pankratios wants a takedown but no success here.
Good body shot from Finnegan. #BC2#
Finnegan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finnegan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pankratios on the side of the head.
Pankratios misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finnegan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#KD2#
Finnegan lands a big uppercut and Pankratios crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pankratios looks OK. Finnegan waves Pankratios back to his feet!#ROC2#
Pankratios is rocked!
Roy Finnegan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Finnegan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Pankratios is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Finnegan cracks Pankratios with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Pankratios has closed the distance and engaged Finnegan in a clinch.
Finnegan tries to break the clinch but Pankratios is controlling the position.
Pankratios seems to have got his legs back now.
Pankratios is looking for a takedown.
Finnegan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pankratios is defending well for now.
Finnegan throws a head punch that misses.
Pankratios has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Finnegan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pankratios is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Finnegan to keep the fight standing.
Pankratios has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Finnegan after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pankratios.
Finnegan misses with a punch to the body.
Finnegan lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pankratios tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Finnegan smiles and moves away.
Finnegan jabs Pankratios to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Finnegan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roy Finnegan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Pankratios takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Finnegan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finnegan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Finnegan works the jab nicely.
Finnegan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pankratios moves in looking to clinch but Finnegan pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Finnegan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finnegan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD2#
Finnegan cracks Pankratios with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Finnegan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pankratios to stand back up!
Roy Finnegan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pankratios throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Finnegan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Finnegan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finnegan throws a series of punches but Pankratios avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pankratios takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheers as Finnegan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pankratios doesn't seem phased though.
Pankratios dodges the punch combination from Finnegan.
Finnegan digs a good hook to Pankratios's body. #T1#
Pankratios takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Finnegan swats away the attempt to clinch by Pankratios.#KD2#
Finnegan lands a big right hand that sends Pankratios crashing to the mat! Finnegan stays standing though and waves Pankratios back to his feet!
Pankratios looks up at the clock. Bad move! Finnegan lands a right hand from hell, dropping Pankratios. Finnegan pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Finnegan!
After winning the bout, Roy Finnegan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: S.A.F.O AWAKENING #1     
Date:   Nov 23, 2019
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Finnegan enables Riverson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Finnegan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Finnegan pulls Riverson in close to prevent any damage.
Riverson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Finnegan is trying to keep Riverson in close. #SUB2#
Riverson drops back looking for a leg! Finnegan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Finnegan manages to kick Riverson off! Riverson jumps back into Finnegan's guard.
Riverson being controlled here momentarily.
Riverson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riverson postures up in Finnegan's guard and throws a big left but Finnegan blocks it. #SUB2#
Riverson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Riverson stopping the sweep attempt from Finnegan.#T1#
Riverson tries to free his leg and advance position but Finnegan is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riverson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Finnegan controlling Riverson's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finnegan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finnegan controlling the position.
Finnegan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Finnegan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finnegan looking to control. #SUB2#
Riverson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Finnegan is trying to keep Riverson in close.
Riverson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Riverson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Finnegan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Finnegan has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Riverson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Finnegan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Riverson working for a triangle but Finnegan defends it easily. #SUB2#
Finnegan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riverson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Finnegan has managed to get both his arms back between Riverson's legs - danger averted.
Finnegan advances to half guard.
Finnegan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Finnegan is keen to just control but Riverson is a slippery customer.#SU#
Finnegan decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Riverson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Riverson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Finnegan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Riverson working away.#T3#
Finnegan gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Riverson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Finnegan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Riverson.
Finnegan trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Riverson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Finnegan is just riding it out for now. Riverson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Riverson is working for a kimura but Finnegan is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Finnegan is trying is best to control the position here.
Finnegan is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Riverson is trying for a kimura here. Finnegan looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Riverson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Riverson!
An out of breath and clearly excited John Riverson thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: EFC Trudeau vs Matusov 2     
Date:   Oct 26, 2019
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Gallagher.
Gallagher has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnegan.
Finnegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gallagher manages to avoid it.
Finnegan throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher lands with an uppercut that bounces Finnegan off the cage and back into range.
Gallagher misses with a straight right.
Finnegan throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Gallagher takes the fight into the clinch.
Gallagher throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gallagher lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.
Finnegan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher lands an elbow inside.
Gallagher lands an elbow that stopped Finnegan in his tracks for a moment.
Finnegan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Finnegan being controlled against the cage.
Finnegan goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Gallagher scores with a nice short uppercut.
Finnegan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Finnegan fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Finnegan working aggressively here.
Gallagher blocking some punches.
Gallagher misses with an elbow strike.
Gallagher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Finnegan.
Finnegan has Gallagher pushed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Gallagher.
Gallagher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gallagher gets through Finnegan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gallagher taking a breather.
Finnegan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gallagher.
Stalling in the clinch from Gallagher.
Finnegan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards. #T2#
Finnegan misses with some punches.
Finnegan swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Gallagher.
Finnegan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallagher. #BC#
Gallagher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finnegan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finnegan lands with a nice body punch.
Gallagher throws out a powerful jab.
Gallagher ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
Gallagher appears to be looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Gallagher does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Gallagher misses its intended target.
Gallagher misses with a body shot. #T3#
Gallagher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finnegan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finnegan takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses.
Finnegan misses with a double jab.
Gallagher is looking for a counter combo.
Finnegan slips a jab from Gallagher.
Finnegan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gallagher.
Finnegan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gallagher.
Gallagher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gallagher digs a good hook to Finnegan's body.
Finnegan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gallagher momentarily.
Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnegan.
Finnegan swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Gallagher misses its target.
Finnegan lands a glancing blow to the side of Gallagher's head.
Finnegan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gallagher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Gallagher does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallagher lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Finnegan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnegan.
Finnegan looks to land a right hand but Gallagher moved out of range.
Gallagher connects with a good right hand that stumbles Finnegan. Finnegan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gallagher misses the shot to the body.
Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnegan.
Finnegan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finnegan misses with a double jab
and Gallagher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gallagher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Gallagher misses.
Gallagher lands a head shot.
Gallagher works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Finnegan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finnegan misses with an uppercut.
Gallagher lands a jab to the nose.
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 Frank Gallagher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roy Finnegan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gallagher throws a right and a left that Finnegan avoids nicely.
A left lands for Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a body shot but no joy.
Finnegan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gallagher.
Finnegan throws a shot from downtown. Gallagher moves away and avoids it.
Gallagher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gallagher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gallagher throws an overhand right that lands on Finnegan's shoulder, as Finnegan tries to avoid the shot.
Finnegan lands with a shot to the body.
Frank Gallagher is winning the standup battle so far.
Finnegan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gallagher.
Finnegan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan missing with a left hand there. Gallagher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finnegan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gallagher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#
Gallagher is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallagher lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Gallagher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finnegan throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Gallagher looks to land a body kick but Finnegan moved away.
Finnegan misses with a straight right.
Gallagher fails in his attempt to clinch. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Finnegan has knocked Gallagher down with a huge combo! Finnegan steps away and waves a wobbly Gallagher back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gallagher is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gallagher tries to clinch there but Finnegan circles away.
Gallagher clobbers Finnegan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gallagher scores with a nice right hand.
Finnegan misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gallagher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finnegan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gallagher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finnegan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gallagher slips a straight right by Finnegan.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Finnegan connects with a body shot.
Gallagher misses with a hook. Finnegan ducked under it nicely.
Finnegan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Gallagher scores with a crisp jab that stopped Finnegan in his tracks.
Gallagher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Finnegan doesn't seem bothered though.
Gallagher misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finnegan! But no joy.
Finnegan throws a shot from downtown. Gallagher moves away and avoids it.
Gallagher cracks a nice hook into Finnegan's ribs.
Gallagher throws a jab but it's blocked by Finnegan.
Finnegan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gallagher moves out of range as Finnegan strikes.
Finnegan takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses.
Finnegan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gallagher.
Finnegan slips a jab from Gallagher.
Gallagher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Finnegan loads up on a big right hand but Gallagher slips the punch.
Finnegan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gallagher throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Finnegan misses the body punch
and Gallagher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Finnegan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Finnegan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gallagher doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finnegan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gallagher looks to score with a jab to the body but Finnegan is just out of range.#CL#
Gallagher moves into range and clinches up with Finnegan.
Finnegan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gallagher blocking some punches.
Finnegan lands a right hand. #BC2#
Finnegan manages to break the clinch.
Gallagher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Finnegan throws out a powerful jab.
Gallagher lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Finnegan.
Gallagher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finnegan.
Finnegan looks to land a right hand but Gallagher moved out of range.
Gallagher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Finnegan tries to move into range but Gallagher moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
Gallagher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gallagher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finnegan's sensitive parts.
Finnegan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gallagher counters with a series of strikes. Finnegan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Finnegan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gallagher counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
Gallagher lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Gallagher scores with a four punch combination!
Finnegan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gallagher cracks a nice hook into Finnegan's ribs.
Gallagher with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Gallagher.
Finnegan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gallagher lands a nice hook to Finnegan's body. Finnegan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gallagher takes one on the button.
Finnegan misses with a two punch combination.
Finnegan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roy Finnegan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roy Finnegan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Finnegan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Finnegan throws an overhand right that lands on Gallagher's shoulder, as Gallagher tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Gallagher clinches up with Finnegan and pushes him back against the cage.
Finnegan throws a head punch that misses.
Finnegan lands a left hand.
Finnegan tries to throw a body punch but Gallagher avoids it by throwing Finnegan back against the cage.
Finnegan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finnegan.
Gallagher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Finnegan gets through Gallagher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Gallagher. #BC#
Gallagher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Finnegan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gallagher.
Finnegan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finnegan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Finnegan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Gallagher misses the target.
Finnegan walks into a straight right hand from Gallagher.
Finnegan lands a jab.#T1#
Finnegan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gallagher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gallagher will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Finnegan scores with the left hand. Gallagher knows he should have avoided that one.
Gallagher scores with a crisp jab that stopped Finnegan in his tracks.
Gallagher dodges the punch combination from Finnegan.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gallagher was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Gallagher fires out a quick counter leg kick but Finnegan just manages to avoid it.
Finnegan misses with a looping right.
Gallagher is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Gallagher has closed the distance and engaged Finnegan in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gallagher.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Finnegan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finnegan working aggressively here.
Finnegan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gallagher.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finnegan working hard to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Finnegan.
Come on Gallagher - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gallagher lands an elbow inside that Finnegan shrugs off. #CUT#
That has opened up Roy Finnegan's cut even more.
Finnegan scores with a shoulder strike.
Finnegan working aggressively here.
Finnegan trying to land knees to the body.
Finnegan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finnegan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
Finnegan has Gallagher pressed against the cage.
Finnegan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gallagher lands an elbow inside.
Gallagher lands a nice elbow.
Finnegan throws a head punch that misses.
Gallagher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gallagher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finnegan backwards. #T3#
Finnegan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gallagher tries a knee to the head but Finnegan blocks it.
Gallagher misses with an elbow strike.
Finnegan misses with the head strike. #BC#
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finnegan walks into a straight right hand from Gallagher.
Gallagher looks to throw the jab but Finnegan is out of range.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gallagher was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Gallagher misses with a shot to the body
and Finnegan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Gallagher.
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Gallagher is just out of range.
Finnegan slips a straight right by Gallagher.
A big left from Finnegan misses.
Gallagher lands a lovely overhand right.
Gallagher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Gallagher rushes Finnegan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Gallagher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Finnegan backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallagher lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gallagher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finnegan wants to stall.
Finnegan working aggressively here.
Finnegan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finnegan blocks the elbow strike.
Gallagher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Finnegan's defenses. #CUT#
The cut above Roy Finnegan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Finnegan wants to break free but Gallagher has control.
Finnegan throws a head punch that misses.
Finnegan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gallagher.
Finnegan tries to stall but Gallagher uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Finnegan taking a breather.
Gallagher has Finnegan pushed against the cage.
Gallagher lands an elbow that stopped Finnegan in his tracks for a moment.
Frank Gallagher has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gallagher lands a damaging elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Gallagher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gallagher 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Gallagher!

After winning the bout, Frank Gallagher thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: EFC Thompson vs Castillo     
Date:   Oct 05, 2019
#R1#
Rua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan. #CL#
Rua clinches with his opponent.
Rua drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finnegan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Finnegan misses with a punch on the inside.
Finnegan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rua blocks a body shot from Finnegan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Finnegan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finnegan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rua at a distance.
Finnegan misses with a hook.
Finnegan works Rua's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Finnegan misses with the combination.
Rua wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Finnegan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finnegan.
Rua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Finnegan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Rua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finnegan swings for the body but Rua moves out of range.
Donk. Finnegan catches Rua right on the button with a cross.
Finnegan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Finnegan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finnegan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finnegan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rua throws a jab but it's blocked by Finnegan. #T2#
Rua takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finnegan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
Finnegan lands a slapping body shot.
Rua slips a jab and a cross from Finnegan.
Rua slips under a jab.
Finnegan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finnegan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rua ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
Rua is looking to counter the offense by Finnegan and move into the clinch.
Rua looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Finnegan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Finnegan misses with a combination #CL#
and Rua counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Rua blocking some punches.
Finnegan has a couple of punches blocked by Rua.
Finnegan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Finnegan misses with the head strike.
Finnegan lands a right hand.
Finnegan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Finnegan working aggressively here.
Rua blocks an uppercut.
Finnegan has a couple of punches blocked by Rua.
Rua goes for a takedown in the clinch but Finnegan prevents it.
Finnegan throws a punch but it's blocked by Rua. #T4#
Finnegan tries to throw a body punch but Rua avoids it by throwing Finnegan back against the cage.
Finnegan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rua goes for a takedown attempt but Finnegan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jao Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finnegan paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Rua shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rua showed some decent athleticism there.
Rua perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Rua is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finnegan keeps working.
Finnegan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Finnegan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Finnegan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rua's head backwards.
Finnegan throws a hook but Rua blocks it.
Finnegan throws a shot to the body.
Finnegan throws a nice looking combination but Rua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Finnegan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Rua moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right handed body shot lands from Finnegan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua is looking for a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Finnegan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Finnegan misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Finnegan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rua up against the cage.#BC2#
Finnegan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finnegan.
Finnegan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rua's head backwards.
Finnegan jabs Rua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Finnegan misses with a looping right.
Donk. Finnegan catches Rua right on the button with a cross.
Finnegan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roy Finnegan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finnegan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rua sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Finnegan digs a good body shot into Rua's ribs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Finnegan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Finnegan cracks Rua with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua connects with a single shot there.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Finnegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rua.
Finnegan throws a shot from downtown. Rua moves away and avoids it.
Roy Finnegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finnegan counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Finnegan!
Finnegan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Rua is just out of range.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Finnegan misses the target.
Finnegan misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Rua to counter with a crisp jab.
Rua fails with the takedown
and Finnegan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finnegan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Finnegan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rua slips under a jab from Finnegan.
Finnegan throws a big shot that misses.
Finnegan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rua fails with a takedown attempt.
Finnegan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jao Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Rua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finnegan.
Donk. Finnegan catches Rua right on the button with a cross.
Finnegan misses with a hook
letting Rua counter with a right hand.
Roy Finnegan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finnegan works Rua's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Finnegan is fending him off so far but Rua persists. Nope, Finnegan circles away and we're back to standing.
Rua has his takedown stuffed
and Finnegan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finnegan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Finnegan misses with a straight right.
Rua looks to score with a jab to the body but Finnegan is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Finnegan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Finnegan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finnegan lands a nice shot to the body.
Finnegan misses with a body punch
and Rua counters with a low kick, right behind Finnegan 's knee.
Finnegan connects with a body shot.
Rua shoots in and drives through. Finnegan sprawls well.
Rua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Finnegan lands with a nice body punch.
Finnegan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rua. Rua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan throws a lazy right hand but Rua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finnegan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finnegan lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Finnegan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finnegan throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Rua counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Finnegan fails to land.
Good body shot from Finnegan.
Finnegan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finnegan lands with a light punch inside.
Finnegan misses with a punch on the inside.
Finnegan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finnegan tries to throw a body punch but Rua avoids it by throwing Finnegan back against the cage.
Finnegan can't find room to land a body shot as Rua controls the action.
Rua wants a takedown.
Finnegan gets through Rua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Finnegan working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finnegan.
Finnegan throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Finnegan manages to break the clinch.
Finnegan cracks a nice hook into Rua's ribs.
Finnegan throws a right hand that Rua ducks under and follows up with a left that Rua also avoids with ease.
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!
Finnegan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rua.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jao Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finnegan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finnegan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Finnegan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Finnegan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roy Finnegan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Rua scores with a sloppy right hand. Finnegan should have avoided that one.
Finnegan misses with an uppercut
and Rua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finnegan scores with a body shot.
Jao Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice shot by Finnegan.
Finnegan looks to land a right hand but Rua moved out of range.
Finnegan's corner calls for a 1-2. Finnegan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rua shoots in but Finnegan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rua dodges the punch combination from Finnegan. #T4#
Finnegan scores with a jab to the body.
Rua avoids the body shot from Finnegan.
Finnegan thuds a left hand into Rua's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finnegan catches Rua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rua dives in for a single leg takedown but Finnegan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Finnegan scores with a decent looking hook.
Finnegan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rua misses with a takedown attempt
and Finnegan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Finnegan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Finnegan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Finnegan 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Finnegan!

Our winner, Roy Finnegan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: EFC Finnegan vs Matusov     
Date:   Sep 14, 2019
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matusov.
Matusov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Finnegan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Finnegan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Matusov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Finnegan is trying is best to control the position here.
Finnegan looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Matusov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Finnegan is staying active underneath Matusov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Finnegan is pressing down on Matusov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Matusov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matusov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Finnegan has his hands on Matusov's head, controlling the position.
Finnegan wants to sweep here but Matusov controlling him for the moment.
Finnegan pulls Matusov in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matusov tries to free his leg and advance position but Finnegan is retaining full guard.
Finnegan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finnegan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Matusov is fighting to break Finnegan's control of his arms but Finnegan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matusov wants to control from the top but Finnegan keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Matusov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matusov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Finnegan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roy Finnegan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Finnegan slaps away a takedown attempt from Matusov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finnegan sprawls well. Finnegan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matusov gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Finnegan stuffs the takedown.
Finnegan takes a swing at Matusov's ribcage but misses.
Matusov defending well as Finnegan loads up on a big left hand.
Roy Finnegan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matusov shoots in and drives through. Finnegan sprawls well.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Finnegan as he avoids it easily.
Matusov slips a jab and a cross from Finnegan.
Matusov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Finnegan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boris Matusov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matusov goes for a double leg but Finnegan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Finnegan continues to drive forward.
Finnegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matusov fails with the takedown.
Matusov has a takedown stuffed.
Finnegan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Finnegan tries to bum rush Matusov with a series of wild strikes but Matusov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matusov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Finnegan to score with a decent uppercut.
Matusov misses with a takedown attempt
and Finnegan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finnegan misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt.
Finnegan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Finnegan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matusov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Finnegan swivels and escapes.
Finnegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matusov.
Matusov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matusov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Finnegan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matusov somewhat.
Matusov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Finnegan is looking for a counter combo.
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Matusov is just out of range.
Finnegan leaves Matusov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matusov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finnegan's waist but Finnegan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matusov off to one side.
Finnegan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matusov is defended easily by Finnegan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Finnegan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matusov was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Matusov fails with the takedown
enabling Finnegan to counter with a crisp jab.
Matusov shoots for a double leg takedown but Finnegan sprawls well. He's pushed Matusov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matusov misses with a takedown
and Finnegan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Roy Finnegan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.#KD#
Finnegan cracks Matusov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Finnegan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Matusov to stand back up!#ROC#
Matusov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Finnegan does no damage.
Matusov is still on wobbly legs! Can Finnegan finish him?
Finnegan knocks out Matusov with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Finnegan before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Finnegan picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Finnegan!
An out of breath Roy Finnegan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: EFC Finnegan vs Quinteros     
Date:   Aug 17, 2019
#R1#
Finnegan works Quinteros's body with a nice hook.
Quinteros tries to clinch there but Finnegan circles away.
Finnegan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Finnegan lands a slapping body shot.
Finnegan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quinteros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finnegan was well out of range. Poor timing from Quinteros.
Quinteros lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.
Quinteros moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Finnegan misses the target.
Finnegan cracks Quinteros with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Finnegan takes a swing at Quinteros's ribcage but misses.
Finnegan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Quinteros.
Quinteros ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
Quinteros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finnegan.
Finnegan swats away the attempt to clinch by Quinteros.#T1##CL2#
Finnegan gets tackled into the cage by Quinteros. Quinteros maintains the clinch.
Quinteros fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quinteros working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Quinteros breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finnegan loads up on a big right hand but Quinteros slips the punch.
Finnegan misses with an uppercut.
Finnegan dodges the punch combination from Quinteros.
Quinteros scores with a shot to the body.
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Quinteros is just out of range.
Finnegan cracks Quinteros with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Finnegan scores with a hook to the body. Quinteros takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Quinteros looks to land a right hand but Finnegan moved out of range.
Finnegan throws a body punch but Quinteros moves out of range. #CL2#
Quinteros clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finnegan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Quinteros.
Quinteros lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quinteros throws a head punch that misses.
Quinteros with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Quinteros lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finnegan backwards.
Quinteros fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finnegan can't find room to land a body shot as Quinteros controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quinteros. #BC2#
Quinteros breaks the clinch.
Finnegan throws a shot from downtown. Quinteros moves away and avoids it.
Quinteros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finnegan dips to his left and cracks Quinteros with an uppercut!
Finnegan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finnegan is looking for a counter combo.
Roy Finnegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Quinteros throws a series of punches but Finnegan moves out of range.
Quinteros tries to clinch up but Finnegan circles away and keeps his distance.
Finnegan is looking to counter punch.
Finnegan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Quinteros moves out of range of the strikes.
Quinteros is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Finnegan.
Finnegan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Finnegan duly obliges.
Quinteros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quinteros cracks Finnegan with a good jab.
Quinteros lands a jab to Finnegan's midsection.
Finnegan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quinteros! But no joy.
Finnegan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finnegan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Finnegan.
Despite the aggression on Quinteros's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Quinteros's coach down at Russian Bears Training Center (14 Elite, 1 Double was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Quinteros's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Quinteros doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Quinteros avoids the body shot from Finnegan.
Quinteros throws a right hand that Finnegan ducks under and follows up with a left that Finnegan also avoids with ease.
Good shot there by Finnegan.
Finnegan misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Quinteros.
Quinteros misses with a hook
and Finnegan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Finnegan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quinteros.
Quinteros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnegan.
Finnegan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quinteros moves away.
Finnegan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Finnegan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Finnegan's cut.
That's time! Finnegan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Finnegan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finnegan throws a body punch but Quinteros moves out of range.
A jab from Finnegan misses.
Quinteros's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finnegan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Quinteros scrambles back to his feet.
Finnegan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Finnegan's corner calls for a 1-2. Finnegan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#
Quinteros is rocked!
Roy Finnegan is winning the standup battle so far.
Finnegan throws a monster overhand right that drops Quinteros! Finnegan follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Finnegan!
During a confident post fight interview, Roy Finnegan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EFC Orion vs Hepple     
Date:   Jul 20, 2019
#R1#
Bimbotinque jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bimbotinque throws a big shot that misses.
Bimbotinque dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finnegan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Finnegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finnegan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque moves out of range of the strikes.
Finnegan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A right-left combo lands from Finnegan. #CUT#
It looks like Meltroco Bimbotinque has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finnegan throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Bimbotinque scores with a takedown into Finnegan's guard.#ES#
Finnegan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bimbotinque is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Finnegan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finnegan wants to get back to striking at distance but Bimbotinque won't allow it.
Bimbotinque lands a shot to the body.
Finnegan working aggressively here. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Finnegan.
Finnegan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bimbotinque - that landed with a thud.
Bimbotinque lands a left hand.
Bimbotinque lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Finnegan backwards. #TD2#
Bimbotinque has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Finnegan regains guard immediately.
Finnegan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finnegan seems keen to control Bimbotinque's posture.
Bimbotinque is looking to work some ground and pound but Finnegan has wrist control.
Bimbotinque is pushing down on Finnegan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Finnegan is fighting to maintain full guard but Bimbotinque has managed to sneak the leg through.
Finnegan is trying to get back to full guard.
Bimbotinque trying to control from half guard but Finnegan is working away. #T2#
Finnegan is looking for a sweep. Bimbotinque is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bimbotinque wants to control but Finnegan is keeping him busy.
Finnegan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bimbotinque trying to control from half guard but Finnegan is working away.
Finnegan is pressing down on Bimbotinque's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Finnegan is controlling Bimbotinque's posture.
Bimbotinque seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Finnegan holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Bimbotinque trying to control the position from guard on top but Finnegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Finnegan.
Bimbotinque misses with a right hand
letting Finnegan counter with a right hand.
Finnegan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bimbotinque backs up against the cage.
Finnegan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bimbotinque fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Finnegan misses with a right hand
and Bimbotinque connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finnegan throws out a loose jab but Bimbotinque uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bimbotinque looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Finnegan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bimbotinque.
Roy Finnegan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finnegan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bimbotinque fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Finnegan on the side of the head.
Finnegan misses with a hook to the body
and Bimbotinque counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Finnegan. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Finnegan.
Bimbotinque dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finnegan throws a lazy uppercut
and Bimbotinque counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bimbotinque misses with a left hand
and Finnegan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bimbotinque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finnegan was well out of range. Poor timing from Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque throws a shot from downtown. Finnegan moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Finnegan misses the target.
Finnegan jabs at Bimbotinque's body.
Bimbotinque fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Finnegan throws a lazy right hand but Bimbotinque sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bimbotinque! But no joy.
Bimbotinque scores with a hook to the body. Finnegan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A combination from Finnegan does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bimbotinque throws a jab when Finnegan was well out of range.
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 Roy Finnegan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Meltroco Bimbotinque's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
The crowd cheers as Finnegan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bimbotinque doesn't seem phased though.
Finnegan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Finnegan throws a right hand that misses
and Bimbotinque connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finnegan lands a nice shot to the body.
Bimbotinque avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bimbotinque dodges the punch combination from Finnegan.
Finnegan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finnegan staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan lands a nice hook to Bimbotinque's body. Bimbotinque takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bimbotinque lands a nice hook to Finnegan's body. Finnegan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finnegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
A nice side step and Bimbotinque releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bimbotinque misses the jab.#T1#
Bimbotinque throws a right hand that misses
and Finnegan counters with a straight right hand.
Bimbotinque misses with a wild body shot.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Finnegan.
Bimbotinque smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Bimbotinque scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Finnegan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Finnegan is looking to control Bimbotinque's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Finnegan avoid being mounted?
Bimbotinque tries to pass the half guard into mount. Finnegan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bimbotinque is thwarting Finnegan's attempts to control the position.
Bimbotinque seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Finnegan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Finnegan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Finnegan is controlling Bimbotinque's posture.
Bimbotinque trying to control but Finnegan is working from the bottom.
Finnegan wants to sweep but no luck.
Finnegan keeping moving, preventing Bimbotinque from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Finnegan ducks under a wild hook from Bimbotinque.
Finnegan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bimbotinque.
Nice straight punches there by Finnegan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finnegan.#T3#
Bimbotinque misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Finnegan misses.
Bimbotinque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finnegan.
Bimbotinque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finnegan manages to avoid it.
Finnegan avoids the body shot from Bimbotinque.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
Finnegan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Roy Finnegan is winning the standup battle so far.
Finnegan misses with an uppercut.
Bimbotinque on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Finnegan cracks Bimbotinque with a right hand to the side of the head.
Finnegan looks to land a left hand but Bimbotinque moved out of range nicely.
Bimbotinque now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Bimbotinque misses.
Bimbotinque swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Bimbotinque looks to score with a jab to the body but Finnegan is just out of range.
Finnegan looks to throw the jab but Bimbotinque is out of range.
Finnegan with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bimbotinque bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finnegan's head backwards.
Finnegan throws an overhand right that lands on Bimbotinque's shoulder, as Bimbotinque tries to avoid the shot.
Bimbotinque throws a body punch but Finnegan moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque has a takedown stuffed.
Bimbotinque throws a lazy uppercut
and Bimbotinque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finnegan scores with a shot to the body.
Bimbotinque takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
Bimbotinque feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Finnegans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Finnegan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Meltroco Bimbotinque's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Finnegan takes a swing at Bimbotinque's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Bimbotinque does no damage.
Bimbotinque throws a body punch but Finnegan moves out of range.
Bimbotinque scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.
Bimbotinque throws a body shot but no joy.
Finnegan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque looks to land a combination but Finnegan avoids it well.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
Finnegan misses with a double jab.
Finnegan throws a body punch but Bimbotinque moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bimbotinque eats them both and turns towards Finnegan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bimbotinque moves out of range of the strikes.
Finnegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bimbotinque manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finnegan scores with a hook.
A left and a right from Bimbotinque both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Finnegan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bimbotinque.
Finnegan lands a head shot.
Finnegan misses with a wild combination.
Finnegan misses with a body shot.
Bimbotinque lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Finnegan circles away quickly and effectively.
Bimbotinque rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finnegan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bimbotinque throws a looping overhand right but Finnegan ducks down to avoid it.
Bimbotinque changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Finnegan cracks a nice hook into Bimbotinque's ribs.
A slow jab from Finnegan misses its intended target.
Meltroco Bimbotinque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bimbotinque thuds a left hand into Finnegan's body.
Finnegan throws a hook but Bimbotinque avoids it easily.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bimbotinque was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Finnegan cracks Bimbotinque with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bimbotinque misses with a wild body shot.
Finnegan throws out a loose jab but Bimbotinque uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finnegan cracks a nice hook into Bimbotinque's ribs.
Bimbotinque takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bimbotinque paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Finnegan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Finnegan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finnegan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bimbotinque. Finnegan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bimbotinque ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
Roy Finnegan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Finnegan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Finnegan. No joy for Bimbotinque on that attempt.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finnegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bimbotinque.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finnegan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bimbotinque misses with a takedown attempt - Finnegan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roy Finnegan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meltroco Bimbotinque.
Finnegan throws a body punch but Bimbotinque moves out of range.
It seemed like Bimbotinque was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finnegan throws a body punch but Bimbotinque moves out of range.
Bimbotinque let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bimbotinque throws a looping overhand right but Finnegan ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Finnegan misses the target.
Finnegan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bimbotinque sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bimbotinque lands a jab to Finnegan's midsection.
Finnegan connects with a body shot that sends Bimbotinque's belly button to the back.#T4#
The fighters circling - Finnegan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bimbotinque avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bimbotinque takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finnegan lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Bimbotinque is just out of range.
Bimbotinque looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Finnegan blocks a jab.
Finnegan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finnegan.
The fighters circling - Bimbotinque throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bimbotinque takes a swing at Finnegan's ribcage but misses.
Finnegan staying out of range there.
Bimbotinque throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finnegan counters with a series of strikes. Bimbotinque will be more careful next time no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Finnegan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Finnegan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Finnegan!

Roy Finnegan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: EFC Pato vs Alcala     
Date:   Jun 29, 2019
#R1#
Finnegan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice body punch from Finnegan. #CL2#
Roberts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roberts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roberts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Finnegan fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberts.
Finnegan misses with a punch to the body.
Finnegan misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Roberts wants the takedown. Finnegan is fighting it off but Roberts persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Finnegan's guard against the cage.
Finnegan is adopting a defensive guard.
Roberts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Finnegan pulls Roberts in to control the position. #T1#
Roberts preventing the sweep.
Finnegan seems keen to control Roberts's posture.
Finnegan is looking to stand up but Roberts isn't so interested in that idea.
Finnegan keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Finnegan throws the left hand but Roberts avoids the punch easily.
Roberts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Finnegan throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Roberts decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Finnegan's guard.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finnegan pulls Roberts in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Finnegan is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2##SUB2#
Roberts is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finnegan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Finnegan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Roberts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finnegan.
Roberts tries to counter by closing the distance.
Roberts takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Finnegan lands with a hook. Roberts tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#
It looks like Max Roberts has been cut.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Finnegan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roberts tries to counter by closing the distance.
Finnegan looks to land a left hand but Roberts moved out of range nicely.
Roy Finnegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnegan lands a nice shot that snaps Roberts's head back.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberts feints the counter takedown.
Finnegan takes a swing at Roberts's ribcage but misses.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt - Finnegan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roberts blocks a jab.#T4#
Roberts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
Roberts tries to counter by closing the distance.
Finnegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roberts changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Finnegan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roberts misses with a hook.
A big right from Finnegan misses.
Roberts doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roberts.
Finnegan is looking to counter punch.
Roberts tries to clinch up.
Roberts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roberts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Roberts closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Finnegan did well to prevent Roberts getting side control.
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Finnegan tries to roll over but Roberts keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Finnegan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Roberts's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Roberts bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Finnegan bucks up and tries to throw Roberts off but instead Roberts has got his back!
Finnegan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Roberts's guard. Nice work there by Finnegan.
Finnegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finnegan postures up in Roberts's guard and throws a big left but Roberts blocks it. #SUB2#
Roberts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Finnegan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Finnegan is stalling in the full guard.
Finnegan wanted to stand there but Roberts had control of the position. #T1#
Finnegan tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Finnegan from controlling successfully.
Roberts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Max Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Roberts working for a triangle but Finnegan defends it easily. #SU#
Finnegan stands up from Roberts's guard - Finnegan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Finnegan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roberts slips under a jab.
Roberts on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Finnegan throws a hook but Roberts avoids it easily.#T2#
Finnegan throws out a loose jab but Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberts ducks right into an uppercut from Finnegan.
Roberts slips a jab from Finnegan.
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
Roberts is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberts takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finnegan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roy Finnegan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finnegan scores with a shot to the body.
Finnegan thuds a left hand into Roberts's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finnegan lands a nice hook to Roberts's body. Roberts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roberts wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Finnegan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Finnegan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Finnegan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roberts feints the counter takedown.
Finnegan throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
It seemed like Roberts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Roberts takes the fight into the clinch.
Finnegan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roberts is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Finnegan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Finnegan lands a nice uppercut.
Finnegan tries to work over Roberts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finnegan gets underhooks to prevent Roberts's takedown attempt.
Finnegan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4##BC#
Finnegan breaks the clinch.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finnegan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roberts shoots in for a double leg but Finnegan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roy Finnegan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Roberts.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finnegan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finnegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roberts with the counter takedown but Finnegan avoids it easily.
Finnegan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roberts defending well as Finnegan loads up on a big left hand.
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!
Finnegan throws a jab but it's blocked by Roberts.
Finnegan catches Roberts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Finnegan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Finnegan gets tackled into the cage by Roberts. Roberts maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Finnegan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Roberts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Roberts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Finnegan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roberts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roberts tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Finnegan cracks Roberts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Roberts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roberts displaying some good clinch control by pressing Finnegan up against the cage.#TD2#
Roberts ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Roberts no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Roberts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finnegan defends well.
Roberts has his hands on Finnegan's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU#
Finnegan stands up and beckons Roberts to his feet. #T1#
Finnegan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Roy Finnegan is winning the standup battle so far.
Finnegan swings for the body but Roberts moves out of range. #KD#
Finnegan drops Roberts with a beautiful combination! Roberts stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Finnegan is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Roberts is rocked!
Finnegan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roberts.
Roberts wants to counter with a clinch but Finnegan pushes him away.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Finnegan finish him?
Roberts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roberts moves out of range as Finnegan strikes.
Roberts feints the counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finnegan leaves Roberts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Finnegan misses with a straight left.
A big left from Finnegan misses.
Roberts changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Roberts seems to have recovered his senses.
Finnegan lands with a shot to the body.
Finnegan misses with a hook.
Roberts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finnegan sets himself, and Roberts steps forward looking for the clinch! Finnegan avoids it this time.#T2#
Finnegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roberts tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Roberts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finnegan, as that shot connected.
Roberts lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Finnegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberts manages to avoid it.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Finnegan but Finnegan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Roberts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finnegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberts manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Roberts has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roberts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Finnegan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Roy Finnegan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roy Finnegan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Roberts.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Finnegan fails to land.
Finnegan struggles to land a body shot inside as Roberts controls his hands. #TD2#
Roberts jumps guard. #SUB2#
Roberts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Finnegan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finnegan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roberts trying to control the position.
Max Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Roberts pulls Finnegan in close to prevent any damage.
Finnegan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roberts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roberts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Finnegan controls the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SU#
Finnegan gets to his feet - Roberts follows without any prompting.
Finnegan misses with a few strikes there.
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
Finnegan throws an overhand right that lands on Roberts's shoulder, as Roberts tries to avoid the shot.
Roberts is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Roberts dives in and grabs Finnegan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Finnegan pushes down on Roberts's head and hops out.
Finnegan connects with a single shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Finnegan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Finnegan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Finnegan!

Roy Finnegan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Max Roberts was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.

 

Event: EFC Tronstone vs Beecher     
Date:   Jun 01, 2019
#R1#
Finnegan throws a nice looking combination but Grimes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Grimes closes the distance and clinches.
Grimes trying to stall but Finnegan improves his position.
Finnegan has a couple of punches blocked by Grimes.
Finnegan wants to stall.
Grimes misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grimes.#BC2#
Finnegan breaks the clinch.
A jab from Finnegan misses.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnegan avoids the body shot from Grimes.
A little jabbing left from Finnegan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finnegan scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan throws a good cross that connects.
Grimes slips under a jab from Finnegan.
Finnegan moves out of range of the strikes.
Finnegan jabs at Grimes's body.
Grimes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Finnegan takes a swing at Grimes's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimes was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Grimes is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from Grimes.
Finnegan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grimes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grimes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grimes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grimes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Finnegan misses with a few strikes there.
A left and a right from Grimes both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.
Finnegan throws a jab when Grimes was well out of range.
Grimes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A left lands for Grimes.
Finnegan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grimes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finnegan.
Grimes lands with a slapping head kick.
Grimes cracks Finnegan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Grimes scores with a jab.
Grimes slips a straight right by Finnegan.
Finnegan throws a jab when Grimes was well out of range.
A jab from Finnegan finds it's way through Grimes's defenses.
Grimes sizes up Finnegan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimes. Finnegan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finnegan moves out of range of the strikes.
Grimes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finnegan throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimes.
Grimes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy left from Finnegan finds it's target.
Grimes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
Finnegan cracks Grimes with a good jab.#ROC2#
Grimes is rocked!
Finnegan blocks a head kick by Grimes.
Grimes connects with the punch.
Finnegan ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.#T3#
Finnegan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnegan.
Grimes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finnegan ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Finnegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
A left lands for Finnegan.
Finnegan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finnegan lands a head shot.
Oh Grimes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimes was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Grimes seems to have got his legs back now.
Grimes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finnegan lands with a nice body punch.
Finnegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
Grimes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Grimes. #T4#
Finnegan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finnegan scores with a body shot.
Finnegan misses with a looping right.
Grimes throws a hook but Finnegan avoids it easily.
Grimes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Finnegan.
Finnegan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grimes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grimes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finnegan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Finnegan thuds a left hand into Grimes's body.
Finnegan cracks Grimes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grimes moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grimes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - Finnegan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finnegan misses with a straight right.
Finnegan moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Finnegan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Grimes defending well as Finnegan loads up on a big left hand.
Grimes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Finnegan scores with a hook.
Grimes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Roy Finnegan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grimes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Finnegan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grimes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grimes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Finnegan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grimes tries to clinch there but Finnegan circles away.
Finnegan jabs at Grimes's body.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimes was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Finnegan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Finnegan throws a right hand that Grimes ducks under and follows up with a left that Grimes also avoids with ease.
Grimes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finnegan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grimes misses with a two punch combination.
Finnegan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
The fighters circling - Finnegan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimes lands a nice looking body shot.
Grimes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finnegan.
Finnegan throws a lazy uppercut
and Grimes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Finnegan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finnegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Finnegan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Finnegan.
Finnegan takes a swing at Grimes's ribcage but misses.
Grimes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnegan.
Finnegan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Finnegan misses with a hook. Grimes ducked under it nicely.
Finnegan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grimes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grimes slips a jab and a cross from Finnegan. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes thuds a left hand into Finnegan's body.
Finnegan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
Jab by Grimes.
Finnegan throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
Finnegan throws a jab when Grimes was well out of range.
Grimes misses with a looping left.
Finnegan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finnegan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grimes.
Finnegan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Grimes moves into range and clinches up with Finnegan.
Grimes wants to stall.
Finnegan has a couple of punches blocked by Grimes.
Grimes blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Grimes blocking some punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Finnegan 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.
Grimes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grimes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Finnegan is keeping busy.
Finnegan misses with some punches.
Grimes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grimes prevents a body shot from Finnegan.
Finnegan misses with some punches.
Grimes looking to slow down the pace here.
Finnegan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finnegan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Finnegan throws a punch but it's blocked by Grimes.
Grimes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimes lands a left hand.
Finnegan swings wildly with an uppercut but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finnegan lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Finnegan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grimes avoiding damage as Finnegan throws knees to the body. #BC#
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
Grimes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finnegan.
Brian Grimes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grimes wants to clinch up but Finnegan keeps it at a distance.
Finnegan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finnegan defending well as Grimes loads up on a big left hand.
Grimes throws a body punch but Finnegan moves out of range.
Finnegan lands with an uppercut that bounces Grimes off the cage and back into range.
Grimes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finnegan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grimes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finnegan throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Finnegan misses the target.
Grimes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finnegan.
Finnegan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grimes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roy Finnegan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Grimes throws a sloppy head kick and Finnegan moves out of range easily.
Finnegan looks to land a left hand but Grimes moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Grimes misses the target.
A combination from Grimes does no damage.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
Finnegan punishes Grimes's body with a nice straight punch.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Finnegan misses its intended target.
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on Finnegan's shoulder, as Finnegan tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Grimes does no damage.
A lazy left from Finnegan finds it's target.
Grimes throws a right hand that Finnegan ducks under and follows up with a left that Finnegan also avoids with ease.
Finnegan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grimes is looking to chop away at Finnegan's legs.
Finnegan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grimes.
A shot to the liver by Finnegan. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Grimes, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Finnegan takes a swing at Grimes's ribcage but misses.
Grimes wants to clinch
and Finnegan counters with a straight right hand.
Finnegan swings for the body but Grimes moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Finnegan.
Grimes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finnegan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finnegan stuns Grimes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Finnegan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Finnegan! Grimes is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Finnegan!
After winning the bout, Roy Finnegan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: EFC Matusov vs Daughtrey     
Date:   May 04, 2019
#R1#
Chadnezzar lands a nice shot that snaps Finnegan's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Chadnezzar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roy Finnegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Finnegan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Finnegan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finnegan.
Chadnezzar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finnegan.
Chadnezzar misses with a few strikes there.
Finnegan misses with a double jab
and Chadnezzar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan ducks under a wild hook from Chadnezzar.
Finnegan looks to land a left hand but Chadnezzar moved out of range nicely.
Finnegan throws a lazy right hand but Chadnezzar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finnegan throws a jab when Chadnezzar was well out of range.
Chadnezzar lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finnegan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chadnezzar.#T1#
Finnegan throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Chadnezzar.
Finnegan takes a swing at Chadnezzar's ribcage but misses.
Chadnezzar scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chadnezzar. Finnegan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chadnezzar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Finnegan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Finnegan throws a poor cross that misses
and Chadnezzar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chadnezzar ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
Finnegan fails to land with a series of punches.
Chadnezzar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chadnezzar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Finnegan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chadnezzar scores with a sloppy right hand. Finnegan should have avoided that one.
Chadnezzar drops his hands momentarily and Finnegan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Chadnezzar looks to score with a jab to the body but Finnegan is just out of range.
Chadnezzar looks to score with a jab to the body but Finnegan is just out of range.#T2#
Finnegan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chadnezzar finds it's way round the side to connect with Finnegan's head.
Finnegan throws a body punch but Chadnezzar moves out of range.
Finnegan slips a jab from Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar swinging wildly here.
Chadnezzar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chadnezzar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finnegan manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finnegan misses with a body shot
and Chadnezzar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finnegan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Chadnezzar moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Finnegan.
Chadnezzar tries a body shot but Finnegan blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finnegan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chadnezzar. #T3#
Chadnezzar tries a body shot but Finnegan blocks it.
Finnegan misses with a punch to the body.
Chadnezzar lands with a left to the head.
Finnegan lands with a left to the head.
Finnegan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Finnegan struggles to land a body shot inside as Chadnezzar controls his hands.
Chadnezzar misses with a punch on the inside.
Finnegan misses with the head strike.
Chadnezzar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finnegan cracks Chadnezzar with a nice body shot.
Finnegan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finnegan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chadnezzar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chadnezzar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chadnezzar throws a punch but it's blocked by Finnegan.
Chadnezzar lands a left hand.
Finnegan struggles to land a body shot inside as Chadnezzar controls his hands.
Chadnezzar has a couple of punches blocked by Finnegan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finnegan throws a head punch that misses.
Finnegan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T4#
Chadnezzar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Finnegan lands a nice shot to the body.
Chadnezzar letting Finnegan take a breather here.
Chadnezzar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Finnegan throws a head punch that misses.
Finnegan effectively controlling the action here.
Finnegan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Finnegan lands with a light punch inside.
Finnegan lands a nice uppercut.
Finnegan goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Finnegan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chadnezzar moves out of range as Finnegan strikes.
A jab from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roy Finnegan 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.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Chadnezzar misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finnegan! But no joy.
Finnegan misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Chadnezzar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar blocking some punches.
Chadnezzar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Finnegan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finnegan lands with a short shot to the head.
Finnegan tries a body shot but Chadnezzar blocks it.
Chadnezzar scores with a shot to the side of Finnegan's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chadnezzar prevents Finnegan from breaking the clinch.
Chadnezzar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chadnezzar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chadnezzar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chadnezzar misses with the head strike. #BC#
Chadnezzar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Chadnezzar.
Sloppy strikes from Finnegan. Those never looked like landing.
Chadnezzar is looking to counter the offense by Finnegan and move into the clinch.#T1#
Chadnezzar throws out a powerful jab.
Nice jab there from Chadnezzar.
A punch lands to the side of Chadnezzar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Finnegan checks a leg kick.
Finnegan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finnegan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chadnezzar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
Finnegan thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Finnegan backs away, Chadnezzar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Finnegan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roy Finnegan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Chadnezzar is just out of range.
Finnegan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Finnegan slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Finnegan lands a nice hook to Chadnezzar's body. Chadnezzar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finnegan lands a jab to Chadnezzar's midsection.#T2#
Chadnezzar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Finnegan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chadnezzar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finnegan.
Chadnezzar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
Chadnezzar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finnegan.
A little feinted left hand from Chadnezzar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chadnezzar throws out a loose jab but Finnegan uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Chadnezzar backs off Finnegan throws a huge counter combo but Chadnezzar manages to avoid it all.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finnegan looks to throw the jab but Chadnezzar is out of range.
Finnegan throws a lazy uppercut
and Chadnezzar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finnegan connects with a body shot that sends Chadnezzar's belly button to the back.
Chadnezzar lands with a hook. Finnegan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Finnegan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finnegan! But no joy.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Chadnezzar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finnegan throws a big shot that misses.
Finnegan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finnegan avoids the body shot from Chadnezzar.
A big right from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chadnezzar.
Finnegan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chadnezzar.
Finnegan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chadnezzar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finnegan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chadnezzar back to the cage. Finnegan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Finnegan blocks a jab.
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
Chadnezzar lands a really nice looking cross but Finnegan seems unphased.
Chadnezzar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finnegan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finnegan walks into a straight right hand from Chadnezzar.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chadnezzar was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Chadnezzar staying out of range there.
Chadnezzar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Finnegan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Finnegan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chadnezzar to score with a decent uppercut.
Finnegan swings widly with a right hand
and Chadnezzar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chadnezzar sizes up Finnegan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A combination from Finnegan does no damage.
Chadnezzar lands with a good body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finnegan, as that shot connected.
Chadnezzar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chadnezzar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Finnegan as he connects with a hook.
Finnegan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nebu Chadnezzar dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Chadnezzar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan misses with a lunging right hand
letting Chadnezzar counter with a right hand.
Chadnezzar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
Chadnezzar lands a lovely overhand right.
Chadnezzar throws a shot to the body.
Finnegan takes a swing at Chadnezzar's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Chadnezzar misses the target.
Chadnezzar throws a hook but Finnegan avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finnegan! But no joy.
Chadnezzar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finnegan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chadnezzar doesn't seem bothered though.
Finnegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chadnezzar manages to avoid it.
Chadnezzar throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Finnegan to counter with a crisp jab.
Chadnezzar takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Finnegan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Finnegan clobbers Chadnezzar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chadnezzar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finnegan misses with a left hand
and Chadnezzar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finnegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chadnezzar manages to avoid it.
Finnegan connects with a crisp jab.
Chadnezzar just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Chadnezzar misses.
Chadnezzar slips under a jab.
Chadnezzar throwing a counter right hand but Finnegan manages to avoid it.
Finnegan with a hook.
Chadnezzar moves out of range of the strikes.
Finnegan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chadnezzar.
Finnegan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chadnezzar at a distance.
Chadnezzar lands with a straight right. Finnegan didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Finnegan misses with an uppercut
and Chadnezzar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finnegan misses with a looping left.
Chadnezzar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Finnegan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar with a hook.
Finnegan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut there from Finnegan.
Nice body punch from Finnegan.
Finnegan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar scores with a decent looking hook.
Chadnezzar tries to move into range but Finnegan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chadnezzar misses with an uppercut.
Finnegan lands a nice hook to Chadnezzar's body. Chadnezzar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Finnegan lands a body shot.
Finnegan throws a series of punches but Chadnezzar avoids them all with ease.
Finnegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chadnezzar staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Chadnezzar finds it's target.
A combination from Finnegan does no damage.
Chadnezzar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finnegan.
Chadnezzar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
An attempted straight right counter from Chadnezzar misses the target.
Good exchange - Chadnezzar coming out on top.
Chadnezzar misses with a lunging right hand
and Finnegan counters with a nice uppercut.
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
Chadnezzar scores with a nice head shot.
Finnegan scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Chadnezzar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chadnezzar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finnegan misses with a lunging right hand
and Finnegan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chadnezzar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finnegan on the side of the head.
Chadnezzar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chadnezzar misses with a straight right.
Finnegan misses with a straight left.
Chadnezzar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chadnezzar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Finnegan works the jab nicely.
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Chadnezzar is just out of range.
Finnegan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chadnezzar lands a nice shot to the body.
Finnegan misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Finnegan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Finnegan 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Finnegan!

Roy Finnegan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: EFC Dundee vs Lee     
Date:   Apr 06, 2019
#R1##TD#
Souza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Finnegan was covering up waiting for the punch and Souza finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Finnegan is adopting a defensive guard.
Souza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Souza being controlled here momentarily.
Finnegan keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza throws a big elbow that misses.
Souza throwing strikes but missing.
Souza postures up in Finnegan's guard and throws a big left but Finnegan blocks it. #T1#
Finnegan trying to control the position here.
Souza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Souza postures up in Finnegan's guard and throws a big left but Finnegan blocks it.
Finnegan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Finnegan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Souza is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Finnegan keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Souza throws a combination that misses
and Finnegan counters with a one-two to the body.
Roy Finnegan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finnegan was well out of range. Poor timing from Souza.
Souza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Finnegan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Finnegan swats away the attempt to clinch by Souza.
Decent striking displayed by Finnegan there.
Finnegan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Souza jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
Finnegan throws a hook but Souza blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Finnegan, looking for a takedown. Souza pushes Finnegan against the cage but Finnegan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Finnegan misses.
Souza has his takedown stuffed
and Finnegan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Souza misses the shot to the body.
Finnegan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Souza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Finnegan throws a jab but it's blocked by Souza.
Souza lands with a straight right. Finnegan didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Souza wants to clinch but Finnegan slips to the side#KD2#
and Finnegan counters with a nice right hand that sends Souza toppling to the canvas! Souza scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Finnegan finish him?!#ROC2#
Souza is rocked!
Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finnegan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Souza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Finnegan looks to land a left hand but Souza moved out of range nicely.
Souza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Souza throws a head kick that misses.
Finnegan throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Finnegan misses.
Souza walks into a stiff left hand from Finnegan.
Finnegan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Finnegan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but Finnegan shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finnegan slips under a jab.
Souza is looking to clinch.
Finnegan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Souza. Souza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Finnegan fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Souza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finnegan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finnegan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Souza avoids the body shot from Finnegan.
Souza seems to have got his legs back now.
Ritchie Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnegan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finnegan lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Souza shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Finnegan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Finnegan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Souza off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Finnegan tries to sprawl out of it but Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Finnegan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Finnegan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Souza wants to clinch.
Souza has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Finnegan counters with a crisp one two that drops Souza! Finnegan thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Souza to his feet! Souza is in big trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Finnegan dominated that round.
That's time! Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Souza moves in looking to clinch but Finnegan pushes him off.
A punch lands to the side of Souza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Souza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Souza tries for a takedown but Finnegan circles away easily
and Finnegan comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Souza stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Finnegan is on him like rabid pit bull! Souza slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Finnegan!
Roy Finnegan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Ritchie Souza had this to say: 'That dude is on PED's he needs to be tested ASAP. Cheater...'.

 

Event: EFC Daughtrey vs Grimes     
Date:   Mar 16, 2019
#R1#
Budimon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Budimon.
Finnegan throws a jab but it's blocked by Budimon.
Budimon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budimon was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Finnegan fails to land with a series of punches.
Budimon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budimon. Finnegan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Budimon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Finnegan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finnegan misses with a few strikes there.
Finnegan takes a swing at Budimon's ribcage but misses.
Budimon moves forwards but Finnegan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Budimon takes a swing at Finnegan's ribcage but misses.
Finnegan throws a series of punches but Budimon moves out of range.
Finnegan misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finnegan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Budimon cracks Finnegan with an open hand slap.
Budimon lands an overhand right.
Budimon lands with an overhand left.
Budimon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Finnegan fails to land with a series of punches.
Budimon misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Finnegan misses.
Budimon tries to land a front kick but Finnegan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Budimon looks to move away, Finnegan throws a big counter combo but Budimon just gets out of the way.
Budimon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Budimon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Finnegan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finnegan takes a swing at Budimon's ribcage but misses.
Budimon ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
Finnegan slips a jab from Budimon.
A quick step to the side and Finnegan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Budimon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Finnegan throws a nice looking combination but Budimon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Finnegan is looking to wear down Budimon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Finnegan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Budimon doesn't seem bothered though.
Finnegan avoids the head kick by Budimon.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finnegan slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Budimon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finnegan misses with a looping right.
Finnegan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Finnegan does no damage.
Budimon throws out a loose jab but Finnegan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budimon punishes Finnegan's body with a nice straight punch.
Budimon lands with a right hand.
A left lands for Finnegan.
A right-left combo lands from Budimon. #T3#
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budimon was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Nice defenses there by Budimon.
Budimon connects with the punch.
Finnegan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finnegan takes a swing at Budimon's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Budimon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Budimon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Budimon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Budimon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Budimon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finnegan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Budimon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Budimon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Budimon slips under a jab.
Budimon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finnegan needs to keep his hands up - Budimon had a free shot at his head there.
Finnegan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Finnegan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Budimon counters with a thumping low kick.
Finnegan lands with a nice body punch.
Budimon slips a straight right by Finnegan.
Budimon throws a leg kick which misses Finnegan's front leg but catches the back leg as Finnegan tries to avoid it.
Finnegan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finnegan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Budimon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Finnegan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Budimon! But no joy.
Finnegan throws out a loose jab but Budimon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budimon follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Finnegan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Budimon does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budimon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Finnegan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Finnegan moves away from the strike by Budimon.
Budimon jabs Finnegan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Budimon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Finnegan lands a right hook to the body.
Budimon walks into a straight right hand from Finnegan.
Finnegan misses with a combination
and Budimon counters with a left to the body.
Budimon misses with a head kick.
Budimon swings widly with a right hand
and Finnegan counters with a right hand to the body.
Finnegan lands with an uppercut that bounces Budimon off the cage and back into range.
Budimon scores with a hook.
No joy there for Finnegan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Budimon dodges the punch combination from Finnegan.
Budimon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finnegan misses with a double jab.
Finnegan walks into a straight right hand from Budimon.#T1#
Budimon throws a sloppy body shot
and Finnegan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finnegan misses with the combination.
Finnegan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Budimon throws a push kick but Finnegan slaps the foot to one side.
Finnegan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Budimon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Finnegan misses with an uppercut. Budimon saw that one coming.
Finnegan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Budimon throws a big counter head kick but Finnegan avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budimon. Finnegan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Budimon misses.
Budimon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Simon Budimon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budimon. Finnegan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Budimon misses the target.
Budimon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Finnegan throws an off balance right hand
and Budimon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Budimon throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finnegan misses with a double jab.
Finnegan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Budimon counters with a nice uppercut.
Finnegan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Budimon connects with a body shot that sends Finnegan's belly button to the back.
Finnegan lands a nice shot to the body.
Finnegan misses with a hook to the body
and Budimon counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Budimon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Budimon lands a front kick.
Finnegan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budimon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Budimon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Finnegan's head.
Budimon's corner calls for a 1-2. Budimon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Finnegan misses with an uppercut. Budimon saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Budimon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Budimon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Budimon connects with a solid leg kick.
Budimon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Finnegan if he has to take too many more of those.
Finnegan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Finnegan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Budimon looks to land a right hand but Finnegan moved out of range.
Budimon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Budimon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Finnegan lands with a right hand.
Finnegan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Budimon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Finnegan scrambles back to his feet.
Finnegan slips under a jab from Budimon.
Budimon connects with a body shot that sends Finnegan's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budimon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Budimon misses with a looping right.
Budimon connects with a body shot that sends Finnegan's belly button to the back.
Budimon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Budimon.
Budimon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finnegan.
Budimon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Budimon throws a hook but Finnegan avoids it easily.
Budimon cracks Finnegan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Finnegan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Budimon! But no joy.
Budimon slips a straight right by Finnegan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budimon jabs Finnegan right on the nose. Finnegan blinks but takes it well.
Budimon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Budimon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finnegan slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Budimon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Budimon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finnegan.
Budimon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finnegan.
A quick step to the side and Finnegan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finnegan takes a swing at Budimon's ribcage but misses.
Budimon lands a leg kick that knocks Finnegan off balance momentarily.
Finnegan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Budimon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Budimon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
Budimon ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
Budimon misses with a body shot.
Finnegan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Finnegan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Finnegan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Budimon does it's job there.
Budimon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Finnegan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Budimon lands a nice shot that snaps Finnegan's head back.
Budimon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Budimon just misses with a punch to the body.
Budimon avoids the body shot from Finnegan.
Budimon cracks Finnegan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Finnegan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Budimon on the side of the head.
Finnegan moves forwards but Budimon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Finnegan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finnegan ducks right into an uppercut from Budimon.
Finnegan throws a hook but Budimon blocks it.
A right-left combo lands from Finnegan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Finnegan throws a sloppy body shot
and Budimon counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Finnegan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roy Finnegan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simon Budimon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Budimon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finnegan punishes Budimon's body with a nice straight punch.
Budimon moves out of range of the strikes.
Budimon lands a leg kick that knocks Finnegan off balance momentarily.
Budimon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Budimon throws a hook but Finnegan blocks it.
Budimon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Finnegan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Budimon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Budimon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Finnegan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Finnegan throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Budimon to counter with a crisp jab.
Finnegan misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Finnegan moves away from the strike by Budimon.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Budimon, right into the meat.
Finnegan throws a lazy right hand but Budimon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Budimon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Finnegan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Budimon.
Finnegan misses with a two punch combination.
Budimon scores with a leg kick.
Budimon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finnegan.
Budimon lands a jab-cross combination.
Finnegan swings widly with a right hand
and Budimon counters with a left to the body.
Budimon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Finnegan throws an off balance right hand
and Budimon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
Finnegan misses with a looping right.#T4#
Finnegan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Budimon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finnegan takes one on the button.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Budimon.
Budimon slips under a jab from Finnegan.
Finnegan swings widly with a right hand
and Budimon counters with a body kick that stops Finnegan in his tracks momentarily.
Finnegan walks into a straight right hand from Budimon.
Budimon lands with a slapping head kick.
Finnegan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Finnegan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Budimon's corner calls for a 1-2. Budimon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budimon swings for the body but Finnegan moves out of range.
Finnegan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Budimon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Finnegan tries to bum rush Budimon with a series of wild strikes but Budimon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Budimon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Budimon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Budimon!

Simon Budimon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: EFC Whymer vs Number     
Date:   Feb 16, 2019
#R1#
Finnegan slips a jab and a cross from Grimes.
Finnegan slips under a jab from Grimes.
Finnegan feints a jab promting Grimes to slip. Finnegan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grimes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.
Finnegan misses with a looping left.
It looked like Grimes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grimes throws a poor cross that misses
and Finnegan counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#
Grimes is rocked!
Grimes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oh Grimes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finnegan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grimes. Grimes obviously looking to wear him down.
Grimes seems to have got his legs back now.
Grimes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Finnegan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grimes lands an overhand right.
Finnegan throws a combination. Grimes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Grimes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Finnegan misses with a body shot.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Finnegan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimes moves out of range of the strikes.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Finnegan. #T1#
Grimes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finnegan.
Grimes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Finnegan slips under a jab.
Finnegan throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Grimes works Finnegan's body with a nice hook.
Grimes misses with a hook
and Finnegan counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finnegan takes a swing at Grimes's ribcage but misses.
Finnegan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grimes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Finnegan fails to land with a series of punches.
Grimes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Finnegan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes loads up on a big right hand but Finnegan slips the punch.
Grimes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Finnegan digs a good body shot into Grimes's ribs.#T2#
Grimes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finnegan cracks Grimes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Finnegan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finnegan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Finnegan throws a right and a left that Grimes avoids nicely.
Finnegan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grimes at a distance.
Grimes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A combination from Finnegan does no damage.
Finnegan misses with a double jab.
Grimes swinging wildly here.
Grimes tries a head kick but it misses.
Grimes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Finnegan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Grimes.
Grimes throws a right hand that Finnegan ducks under and follows up with a left that Finnegan also avoids with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Finnegan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Finnegan throws a big shot that misses.
Finnegan throws a lazy uppercut
and Grimes counters with a good low kick that Finnegan was not able to check.
Grimes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Finnegan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Finnegan.
Finnegan misses with a wild combination.
Finnegan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finnegan looks to land a combination. Grimes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Finnegan is out of range.
Finnegan throws a nice looking combination but Grimes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finnegan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Grimes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finnegan.
Grimes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grimes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Grimes avoids the body shot from Finnegan.
Grimes misses with a head kick.
Finnegan throws a shot to the body.
Finnegan throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
Finnegan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grimes counters with a one-two to the body.
Grimes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grimes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grimes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grimes throws a hook but Finnegan avoids it easily.
Finnegan misses with a body shot.
Grimes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grimes misses with a hook
and Finnegan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Grimes misses its intended target.
Finnegan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Finnegan fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Finnegan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Grimes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A combination from Grimes does no damage.
Finnegan looks to throw the jab but Grimes is out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Finnegan 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.
A jab from Grimes finds it's way through Finnegan's defenses.
Some wild striking there from Grimes.
Finnegan lands with a nice body punch.
Finnegan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Roy Finnegan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finnegan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
Grimes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finnegan misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Finnegan is out of range.
Finnegan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grimes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Grimes might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
Finnegan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finnegan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grimes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Finnegan blocks a head kick by Grimes. #KD#
Grimes drops Finnegan with a beautiful combination! Finnegan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Grimes is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.#T1#
Grimes throws a lazy right hand but Finnegan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finnegan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grimes fails to land with a series of punches.
Finnegan scores with the left hand. Grimes knows he should have avoided that one.
Grimes thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Finnegan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grimes throws a hook but Finnegan blocks it.
Finnegan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grimes to score with a decent uppercut.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Finnegan.
Finnegan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Finnegan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grimes misses with a straight right.
A left lands for Grimes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes is looking to land body kicks.
Grimes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Finnegan throws a shot from downtown. Grimes moves away and avoids it.
Grimes is looking for a counter combo.
Grimes falls off balance throwing a combination #KD2#
and Finnegan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Grimes! Finnegan lets Grimes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
Finnegan lands a body shot.
Finnegan misses with a double jab.
Grimes looks to land a right hand but Finnegan moved out of range.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
Finnegan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grimes.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Finnegan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finnegan on the wrong end of a nice hook.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Grimes has knocked Finnegan down with a huge combo! Grimes steps away and waves a wobbly Finnegan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Grimes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grimes is looking to slow Finnegan down with leg kicks.
Finnegan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Finnegan throws a right hand that misses
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Finnegan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grimes tries to bum rush Finnegan with a series of wild strikes but Finnegan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimes misses with a right hand
and Finnegan counters with a straight right hand.
Finnegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
An attempted straight right counter from Grimes misses the target.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Finnegan.
Grimes misses with an uppercut
and Finnegan counters with a left and a right... And another left! Grimes is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Finnegan!
Our winner, Roy Finnegan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: EFC Pulu vs Vale     
Date:   Jan 19, 2019
#R1#
Finnegan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finnegan scores with a hook.
Finnegan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Finnegan gets in close and tags Eriksson with a short punch that almost sends Eriksson to the mat! Oh Eriksson is in big trouble! He turns his back on Finnegan, trying to create some distance but Finnegan rushes him, striking wildly and Eriksson goes down! The referee tackles Finnegan into the cage to end the fight! Finnegan is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Finnegan!
Roy Finnegan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Erik Eriksson had this to say: 'He was the better fighter this time. You win lose, and you some some.'.

 

Event: EFC Palu vs Jordan     
Date:   Dec 29, 2018
#R1#
Finnegan misses with the combination.
A nice side step and Hyde releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Finnegan connects with a right hand. Hyde shakes it off.
Finnegan misses with a two punch combination.
Roy Finnegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnegan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Finnegan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#
It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.
Finnegan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Hyde counters with a nice right hand that sends Finnegan toppling to the canvas! Finnegan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hyde finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finnegan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hyde.
Finnegan lands the left hand.
Hyde moves out of range as Finnegan strikes.
Hyde works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#
Finnegan is rocked!
Hyde throws a head kick that misses.
Finnegan misses with a hook to the body
and Hyde counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Finnegan lands with a cross.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
Hyde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finnegan misses with a body shot.
Finnegan throws a poor cross that misses
and Hyde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finnegan throws the left hand but Hyde avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Finnegan. Those never looked like landing.
Hyde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finnegan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyde.
Hyde smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Finnegan throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Hyde counters with a crisp right hand that drops Finnegan! Hyde lets Finnegan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Finnegan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Hyde knocks out Finnegan with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Hyde before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Hyde picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tito Hyde!
An out of breath Tito Hyde thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: EFC Matusov vs Stanky     
Date:   Dec 08, 2018
#R1#
Cahill throws a hook to the side of Finnegan's head but Finnegan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Cahill misses its intended target.
Finnegan throws a shot to the body.
Cahill has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ramirez School Of Excellence in the buildup to the fight.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
Cahill lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cahill.
Finnegan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cahill swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cahill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finnegan.
Cahill tries to bum rush Finnegan with a series of wild strikes but Finnegan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Finnegan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cahill.
Cahill doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finnegan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cahill bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Finnegan's head.
Finnegan misses with a wild combination.
Finnegan scores with a sloppy right hand. Cahill should have avoided that one. #T1#
Cahill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finnegan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finnegan jabs Cahill right on the nose. Cahill blinks but takes it well.
Finnegan throws a right hand that Cahill ducks under and follows up with a left that Cahill also avoids with ease.
Cahill tries to clinch up.
Finnegan avoids the body shot from Cahill.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cahill throws a lazy uppercut
and Finnegan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cahill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finnegan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finnegan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cahill throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cahill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finnegan slips a straight right by Cahill.
Finnegan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cahill with a body shot.
Cahill tries to clinch up.
Finnegan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cahill misses with a left hand
and Finnegan counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Cahill! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Finnegan!
Roy Finnegan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: EFC Irvin vs Maturov     
Date:   Nov 24, 2018
#R1#
Boo moves to clinch but Finnegan breaks away
and Finnegan counters with a series of strikes. Boo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Finnegan misses with a hook. Boo ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan misses with a double jab #TD#
and Boo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Finnegan has one foot on Boo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
Boo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Finnegan.
Boo lands with a hook. Finnegan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Finnegan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Boo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boo.
Boo trying to control the position from guard on top but Finnegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boo forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Finnegan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Boo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finnegan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finnegan keeping moving, preventing Boo from controlling successfully.
Boo wants to pass the guard but Finnegan is keeping the position.
Boo throws a big right hand that misses.
Finnegan wants to sweep but no luck.
Finnegan controlling Boo's posture.
Boo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Finnegan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Boo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Finnegan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Finnegan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Finnegan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Finnegan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boo defending well though.
Boo tries to roll over but Finnegan keeps him under control.
Finnegan is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boo is refusing to be controlled, as Finnegan sits in half guard. #T3#
Finnegan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boo tries to roll over but Finnegan keeps him under control.
Boo trying to control here.
Boo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Boo working for a triangle but Finnegan defends it easily. #SUB#
Boo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finnegan is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Boo is working an open guard so Finnegan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
No joy there for Finnegan, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Boo moves out of range of the strikes.
Finnegan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boo on the side of the head.
Boo avoids the body shot from Finnegan.
Boo is looking to chop away at Finnegan's legs.
Boo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finnegan misses with a straight left.
Finnegan looks to throw the jab but Boo is out of range.
Boo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Finnegan works Boo's body with a nice hook.
Finnegan throws the left hand but Boo avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Boo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Boo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Finnegan misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Finnegan dominated that round.
That's time! Boo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Boo slips a jab from Finnegan.
Boo moves to clinch but Finnegan breaks away
and Finnegan counters with a nice uppercut.
Finnegan stalks Boo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boo's face. Boo staggers backwards, shaken.
Finnegan throws a nice looking combination but Boo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Finnegan manages to circle out of the way.
Boo slips under a jab.
Boo attempts a counter takedown but Finnegan avoids it well and moves away.
Finnegan misses with an uppercut. Boo saw that one coming.
Finnegan scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Boo lands but Finnegan takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Finnegan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finnegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boo.
Boo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Boo is looking to clinch.
Finnegan throws a hook but Boo blocks it.
Boo avoids the body shot from Finnegan.
Boo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
It looked like Boo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A punch combination from Finnegan misses.
Boo moves out of range as Finnegan strikes.
Boo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Finnegan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boo scores with a head kick. Finnegan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Boo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Finnegan avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Finnegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Finnegan tries to get set, Boo tries to push him back and clinch up but Finnegan manages to avoid the attempt.
Finnegan misses with a wild combination.
Boo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Finnegan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Boo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Finnegan tries to keep at a distance but Boo has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boo is trying to drag Finnegan to the mat but Finnegan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Finnegan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Finnegan has had enough of the clinch but Boo keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finnegan working aggressively here.
Finnegan managing to block the knees to the body from Boo.
Boo is looking to control Finnegan's arms but Finnegan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boo has his back to the cage.
Boo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Boo controlling the action here for a moment.
Finnegan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finnegan misses with a body punch.
Boo wants a takedown.
Finnegan is trying to push Boo away but Boo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Finnegan swings wildly with an uppercut but Boo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finnegan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boo'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.
Boo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Finnegan is defending well for now.
Boo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.
Finnegan misses with some punches.
Finnegan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finnegan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A knee to the head by Boo.
Finnegan takes a knee right on the jaw! #T4#
Finnegan is trying to force a seperation but Boo has the dominant position.
Jo Boo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boo scores a nice knee to the body.
Boo controlling the action here for a moment.
Boo blocks a body shot from Finnegan.
Boo blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is keeping an eye on Boo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boo blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Finnegan.
Boo looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jo Boo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boo crunches a lovely knee into Finnegan's ribcage.
Boo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Finnegan.
Finnegan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finnegan swings wildly with an uppercut but Boo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boo working Finnegan over with knees to the body.
Finnegan misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Finnegan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roy Finnegan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Finnegan throws the left hand but Boo avoids the punch easily.
Finnegan takes a swing at Boo's ribcage but misses.
Finnegan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Finnegan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Finnegan cracks Boo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Finnegan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finnegan misses with a straight left.
Finnegan misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boo.
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
Boo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Finnegan throws the left hand but Boo avoids the punch easily.
Boo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Finnegan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finnegan avoids the head kick by Boo.
Finnegan throws a lazy right hand but Boo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finnegan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boo.
Boo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Finnegan sprawls and moves away.
Finnegan throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Boo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Boo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Boo is thwarting Finnegan's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Boo content to control rather than advance.
Boo is looking to advance position but Finnegan won't allow it.
Finnegan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Finnegan trying to control here.
Boo is keen to just control but Finnegan is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Boo looking for a submission but Finnegan manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boo wants to pass the guard but Finnegan is keeping the position.
Roy Finnegan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Finnegan pulls Boo in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Finnegan misses with a wild combination.
Boo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Finnegan.
Nice body punch from Finnegan. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finnegan.
Finnegan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boo wants to clinch.
A big left from Finnegan misses.
Boo throws a lazy head kick
enabling Finnegan to counter with a crisp jab.
Finnegan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finnegan connects with a nice looking jab.
Jo Boo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finnegan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Finnegan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Finnegan 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Finnegan!

A very excited looking Roy Finnegan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 05, 2018
#R1#
Grozny throws an overhand right that lands on Finnegan's shoulder, as Finnegan tries to avoid the shot.
Grozny throws a big shot that misses.
Finnegan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grozny ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Grozny.
A slow jab from Grozny misses its intended target.
Finnegan 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.
Finnegan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grozny misses with a hook.
Finnegan misses with a double jab.
And Grozny tries to counter it with a takedown but Finnegan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Finnegan throws a body punch but Grozny moves out of range.
Grozny lands a nice looking kick to the body. Finnegan takes a step back to recover.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grozny.
Grozny tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finnegan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grozny goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - Finnegan scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Alexandr Grozny has been cut.
Grozny takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Finnegan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Finnegan slips a jab from Grozny.
A big right from Grozny misses.
Grozny misses with a jab to the body
and Finnegan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finnegan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Finnegan ducks under a wild hook from Grozny.
Grozny scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.
Finnegan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grozny counters with a body kick that stops Finnegan in his tracks momentarily.
Grozny misses with a hook. Finnegan ducked under it nicely.
Finnegan is looking to counter punch.
Finnegan scores with a decent looking hook.
Finnegan throws a series of punches but Grozny avoids them all with ease.
Finnegan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A combination from Finnegan does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
Grozny throws out a counter right but Finnegan avoids it with no problem.
Grozny tests Finnegan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finnegan throws a series of punches but Grozny avoids them all with ease.
Grozny bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A combination from Finnegan does no damage. #T2#
Grozny scores with a jab to the head.
Grozny throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Finnegan is breathing heavily.
Grozny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finnegan.
Grozny looks for a takedown but Finnegan sprawls well.
Grozny slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grozny blocks a jab.
Grozny swings for the body but Finnegan moves out of range.
Grozny throws a wild body kick that Finnegan sees coming a mile off.
Grozny explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Grozny cracks the inside of Finnegan's front leg.
Nice body kick there by Grozny.
Finnegan moves out of range as Grozny throws a body kick.
Finnegan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Grozny buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finnegan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grozny takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#
That has opened up Alexandr Grozny's cut even more.
Finnegan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Finnegan's corner calls for a 1-2. Finnegan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grozny bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grozny throws a body punch but Finnegan moves out of range.
Finnegan throwing a counter right hand but Grozny manages to avoid it.
Grozny lands with a shot to the body.
Grozny turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finnegan digs a good hook to Grozny's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Grozny shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Finnegan has one foot on Grozny's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
Finnegan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grozny eats them both and turns towards Finnegan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Finnegan connects with a crisp jab.
Grozny throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Finnegan misses with a looping left.
Decent striking displayed by Grozny there.
Grozny digs a good hook to Finnegan's body.
Grozny throws a predictable looking body shot
and Finnegan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grozny sizes up Finnegan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#
Finnegan is rocked!
Finnegan throws a hook but Grozny avoids it easily.
Finnegan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grozny misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grozny takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Finnegan lands with a shot to the body.
Grozny misses with a body kick.
Finnegan avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Finnegan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexandr Grozny will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Finnegan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Grozny throws a hook but Finnegan avoids it easily.
Finnegan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Grozny takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grozny shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grozny misses with a kick to the body
and Finnegan counters with a one-two to the body.
Finnegan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Finnegan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grozny misses with a hook. Finnegan ducked under it nicely.
Finnegan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grozny has time to react.#CUT#
The cut above Alexandr Grozny's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Finnegan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finnegan clobbers Grozny with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Finnegan.
Grozny throws a big shot that misses.
Finnegan throws a big counter combination but Grozny scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Grozny uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Finnegan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grozny stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Finnegan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Finnegan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grozny sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Finnegan moves away from the strike by Grozny.
Grozny misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Finnegan misses the target.
Jab from Finnegan.
Grozny walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#KD#
Finnegan drops Grozny with a beautiful combination! Grozny stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Finnegan is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Grozny is rocked!#CUT#
Alexandr Grozny's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Grozny misses with a low kick.
Grozny is still on wobbly legs! Can Finnegan finish him?
Finnegan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grozny.
Grozny scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grozny thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grozny seems to have recovered his senses.
Finnegan slips a straight right by Grozny.
Roy Finnegan is winning the standup battle so far.
Grozny misses with a body punch
and Grozny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grozny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finnegan.
Grozny scores with a nice body kick.
Grozny has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grozny there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grozny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grozny misses with a body kick. #T2#
Grozny gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finnegan.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexandr Grozny's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roy Finnegan!
A victorious Roy Finnegan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DARE 67     
Date:   Sep 22, 2018
#R1#
Finnegan blocks a jab.
Finnegan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pitung counters with a left to the body.
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
Pitung connects with a high kick.
Pitung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finnegan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Roy Finnegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Pitung.
Pitung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Finnegan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pitung was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
Pitung thuds a left hand into Finnegan's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finnegan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pitung throws out a counter right but Finnegan avoids it with no problem.
Finnegan misses with a wild combination.
Pitung throws a body shot but no joy.
Finnegan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Finnegan lands a nice hook to Pitung's body. Pitung takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pitung swings widly with a right hand
and Finnegan counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circling - Finnegan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finnegan throws the left hand but Pitung avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Pitung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finnegan looks to land a combination but Pitung avoids it well.
Pitung lands a nice looking body shot.
Pitung connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Finnegan momentarily.
Pitung ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
Pitung punishes Finnegan's body with a nice straight punch.
Finnegan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pitung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pitung connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pitung lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Pitung!
Pitung with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Finnegan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Finnegan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pitung lands with a thumping leg kick.
Finnegan digs a good hook to Pitung's body.
Finnegan lands with a hook. Pitung tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Finnegan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Finnegan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finnegan slips under a jab.
Finnegan scores with a jab to the head.
Finnegan misses with a hook. Pitung ducked under it nicely.
Finnegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitung manages to avoid it.
Pitung now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Finnegan looks to land a combination. Pitung sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pitung lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
Finnegan throws a right and a left that Pitung avoids nicely. #T3#
Pitung scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Finnegan doesn't seem bothered though.
Finnegan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Finnegan scores with the left hand. Pitung knows he should have avoided that one.
Pitung scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot by Pitung.
Pitung lands with a right hand.
Finnegan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Finnegan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pitung.
Finnegan misses with a jab to the body
and Pitung counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Pitung turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pitung lands a body shot.
Pitung connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finnegan's hands.
Finnegan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pitung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finnegan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pitung at a distance. #T4#
Pitung misses with a straight right.
Finnegan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finnegan throws a body punch but Pitung moves out of range.
Finnegan throws a right hand that misses
and Pitung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Finnegan.
Pitung tries to bum rush Finnegan with a series of wild strikes but Finnegan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pitung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finnegan throwing a counter right hand but Pitung manages to avoid it.
Finnegan misses with a hook.
Pitung throws out a powerful jab.
Pitung ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitung throws a hook but Finnegan avoids it easily.
Pitung doesn't manage to clinch there - Finnegan circles away.
Finnegan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finnegan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bang Pitung dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Finnegan throws a body shot but no joy.
Pitung slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Finnegan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pitung bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Finnegan's head.
Finnegan slips a straight right by Pitung.
Pitung throws a big shot that misses.
Pitung has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Pitung throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick lands from Pitung.
Pitung takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Finnegan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Finnegan tests Pitung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Finnegan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finnegan throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Pitung is just out of range.
Pitung was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good leg kick by Pitung there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Finnegan.
A head kick misses from Pitung.
Pitung takes a swing at Finnegan's ribcage but misses.
Finnegan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Finnegan misses the body punch
and Pitung counters with a nice uppercut.
Pitung throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pitung throws a body shot but no joy.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Finnegan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pitung connects with a solid leg kick.
Finnegan misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Pitung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finnegan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Finnegan avoids the body shot from Pitung.
A right-left combo lands from Finnegan. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Finnegan.
Finnegan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pitung lands with a right hand.
Pitung takes one to the chin there.
Pitung connects with a solid leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Finnegan.
Pitung avoids the body shot from Finnegan.
Bang Pitung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finnegan throws a series of punches but Pitung moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pitung! But no joy.
Finnegan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pitung.
Finnegan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pitung lands a jab to the nose.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finnegan moves away.#T3#
Finnegan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pitung counters with a straight right hand.
Finnegan looks to throw the jab but Pitung is out of range.
Finnegan throws a sloppy body shot
and Pitung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pitung cracks Finnegan with an open hand slap.
Pitung scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Finnegan slips under a jab.
Pitung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finnegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitung manages to avoid it.
Finnegan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pitung moves away.
Pitung connects with a body shot that sends Finnegan's belly button to the back.
Finnegan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pitung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finnegan.
Pitung stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Finnegan scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitung scores with a jab. Finnegan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Pitung throws an off balance right hand
enabling Finnegan to counter with a crisp jab.
Pitung works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pitung lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Finnegan scores with a nice head shot.
Pitung tries to clinch but Finnegan moves away
and Pitung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pitung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pitung blocks a jab.
Finnegan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Finnegan throws a hook but Pitung avoids it easily.
It seemed like Pitung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pitung lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finnegan's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finnegan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Finnegan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pitung gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Finnegan misses with a left hand
and Pitung counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bang Pitung will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pitung takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Finnegan swinging wildly here.
Finnegan defending well as Pitung loads up on a big left hand.
Pitung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finnegan throws a shot from downtown. Pitung moves away and avoids it.
Finnegan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pitung buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pitung lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pitung throws a head kick that Finnegan semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.#CL2#
Pitung closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pitung.
Pitung tries a body shot but Finnegan blocks it. #T1#
Come on Pitung - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Finnegan tries to stall but Pitung uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Finnegan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Finnegan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pitung lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Finnegan throws a punch but it's blocked by Pitung.
Finnegan misses with the head strike.
Finnegan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finnegan misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pitung.
Finnegan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Finnegan struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitung controls his hands.
Finnegan tries to work over Pitung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pitung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finnegan gets through Pitung's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pitung pushes Finnegan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finnegan misses with a punch on the inside.
Finnegan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pitung avoids it.
Roy Finnegan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pitung lands a left hand.
Finnegan blocking some punches.
Pitung is struggling to control the position.
Pitung blocks an uppercut.
Pitung lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finnegan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pitung blocking some punches.
Finnegan tries a body shot but Pitung blocks it.
Pitung lands a left hand.
Pitung blocks a body shot from Finnegan.
Pitung has Finnegan pushed against the cage.
Pitung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pitung lands with a light punch inside.
Bang Pitung seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Finnegan tries to break the clinch but Pitung is controlling the position.
Finnegan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pitung lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Pitung breaks the clinch.
Finnegan drops his hands momentarily and Pitung takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bang Pitung is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Pitung feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Finnegans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pitung throws a nice head kick!
Pitung has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Finnegan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pitung appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Pitung clinches.
Finnegan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Finnegan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finnegan struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitung controls his hands.
Pitung has a couple of punches blocked by Finnegan.
Pitung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Finnegan's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
A short right from Finnegan on the inside.
Finnegan tries to throw a body punch but Pitung avoids it by throwing Finnegan back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pitung.
Finnegan stalling in the clinch but Pitung improves position.
Pitung lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finnegan tries a body shot but Pitung blocks it.
Pitung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finnegan throws a punch but it's blocked by Pitung.
Finnegan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pitung.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pitung.
Finnegan working aggressively here.
Finnegan swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finnegan has a couple of punches blocked by Pitung.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bang Pitung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pitung has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bang Pitung!

An out of breath Bang Pitung thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DARE 60     
Date:   Aug 08, 2018
#R1#
Baldwin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.
Good shot there by Finnegan.
Baldwin throws a head kick that misses.
Baldwin pushes Finnegan away with a front kick.
Finnegan throws a jab when Baldwin was well out of range.
Baldwin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Baldwin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A combination from Baldwin does no damage. #KD#
Baldwin lands a big head kick that sends Finnegan tumbling to the mat! Baldwin takes a step backwards and waves Finnegan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Finnegan is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baldwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Finnegan is still on wobbly legs! Can Baldwin finish him?
Finnegan is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Baldwin doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Finnegan crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Finnegan's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brandon Baldwin!
Brandon Baldwin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%), into his post fight interview.

 

Event: DARE 53     
Date:   Jun 30, 2018
#R1#
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finnegan throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Finnegan misses with a combination
and Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finnegan missing with a left hand there. Black was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finnegan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finnegan takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.
Black throws a body shot but no joy.
Finnegan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Finnegan misses.
Black follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Roy Finnegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnegan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
Finnegan looks to land a right hand but Black moved out of range.#T1#
Black drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Black comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Finnegan misses with a double jab.
Finnegan staying out of range there.
Finnegan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Finnegan misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Black counter with a right hand.
Finnegan misses with a looping left.
Black shapes to counter with a head kick.
Finnegan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Black looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
Black let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Finnegan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Finnegan looks to land a right hand but Black moved out of range.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Black! But no joy.#T2#
Black takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finnegan defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Black avoids the body shot from Finnegan.
Black takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Black.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
Finnegan misses with an uppercut
and Black counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finnegan missing with a left hand there. Black was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Black tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Black misses with a body kick. #T3#
Finnegan misses with a body shot
and Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finnegan misses with a body shot.
Finnegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finnegan throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Black! But no joy.
Finnegan throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Finnegan moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBlack.
Finnegan swinging wildly here.
Finnegan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Black.
Black moves out of range as Finnegan strikes.
It seemed like Black was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finnegan throws a combination that misses
and Black counters with a straight right hand.
Finnegan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Black walks into a straight right hand from Finnegan.#T4#
Black tries to clinch but Finnegan is having none of it.
Black scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Finnegan misses its intended target.
Black dodges the punch combination from Finnegan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finnegan lands a body shot.
Black pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Black lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Finnegan is looking to wear down Black with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Black ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finnegan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finnegan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Finnegan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Finnegan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Black just misses with a punch to the body.
Finnegan throws a body shot but no joy.
Black throws out a counter right but Finnegan avoids it with no problem.
Finnegan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Black misses the shot to the body.
Finnegan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Finnegan misses with a right hand
letting Black counter with a right hand.
Finnegan misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Black was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finnegan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black.
Finnegan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Finnegan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finnegan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Black has time to react.
Black uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finnegan.
Finnegan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Black looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Finnegan takes one to the side of the head.
Finnegan throws a jab but it's blocked by Black.
Jab by Finnegan.
Finnegan misses with a combination
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Finnegan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Black sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finnegan works Black's body with a nice hook.
Roy Finnegan is winning the standup battle so far.
Finnegan throws a hook but Black blocks it.
Black throws out a counter right but Finnegan avoids it with no problem.
Finnegan lands a two punch combo.
Finnegan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finnegan moves away.#CL2#
Black takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finnegan backwards.
Finnegan misses with a punch to the body.
Black scores with a nice hook to the head.
Finnegan presses Black against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Black breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finnegan throws a jab when Black was well out of range.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Finnegan's shoulder, as Finnegan tries to avoid the shot.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Finnegan lands a slapping body shot.
Finnegan with a hook.
Black gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finnegan.#T3#
Black throws a lazy uppercut
and Finnegan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Black displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finnegan throws out the jab.
Black walks into a stiff left hand from Finnegan.
Black uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Finnegan has time to react.
Black takes one to the chin there.
Finnegan moves out of range as Black strikes.
Finnegan ducks right into an uppercut from Black.
Finnegan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Black closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Black breaks from the clinch.
Finnegan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black keeps Finnegan at a distance using the push kick.
Finnegan takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Finnegan.
Black looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Black moves away from the strike by Finnegan.
Finnegan swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
Finnegan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
Black bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Black fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finnegan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Black misses with an uppercut. Finnegan saw that one coming.
Finnegan works over Black's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Finnegan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roy Finnegan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Finnegan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Black defending well as Finnegan loads up on a big left hand.
Black scores with a shot to the body.
Black throws a head kick that misses.
Finnegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finnegan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Black changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Black ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan ducks right into an uppercut from Black.
Finnegan lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Finnegan misses.
It seemed like Black was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Black slips under a jab from Finnegan.#T1#
Finnegan misses with a hook to the body
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Black throws a head kick that misses.
Finnegan misses with a wild combination.
Nice jab there from Finnegan.
Finnegan swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
Finnegan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Black can do to turn this around?
Finnegan throws a right hand that Black ducks under and follows up with a left that Black also avoids with ease.
Finnegan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Black lands with a cross.
Black avoids the body shot from Finnegan. #T2#
Finnegan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black.
Finnegan moves out of range as Black strikes.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
Finnegan slips under a jab from Black.
Finnegan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Finnegan jabs at Black's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finnegan avoids the body shot from Black.
A big left from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan lands a right hook to the body.
Finnegan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roy Finnegan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Black.
Finnegan throws a series of punches but Black moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnegan.
Finnegan missing with a left hand there. Black was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Black misses with a body shot
enabling Finnegan to counter with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Black as he connects with a hook.
Finnegan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Finnegan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Finnegan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Black.
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Finnegan is just out of range.
Finnegan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Finnegan tries to keep at a distance but Black has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
A short right from Black on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finnegan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Black working aggressively here.
Black lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finnegan backwards.
Niles Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Black lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finnegan backwards.
A short left from Black.
Finnegan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Black is keeping busy.
A short right from Black.
Black has a couple of punches blocked by Finnegan.
Black lands a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Niles Black.
I think Finnegan 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Finnegan!

Our winner, Roy Finnegan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DARE 45     
Date:   May 16, 2018
#R1#
Reid doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reid lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Finnegan looks to land a right hand but Reid moved out of range.
A slow jab from Reid misses its intended target.
Finnegan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reid counters with a stiff right hand.
Reid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finnegan.
Finnegan misses the jab.
Reid replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Finnegan blocks it well.
Reid fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Finnegan on the side of the head.
Reid thuds a left hand into Finnegan's body.
Reid moves out of range of the strikes.
Finnegan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Finnegan backing away here, and Reid unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finnegan was well out of range. Poor timing from Reid.
Nice uppercut there from Reid.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finnegan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reid.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reid! But no joy.#T1#
Reid cracks the inside of Finnegan's front leg.
Finnegan throws a sloppy body shot
and Reid counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Finnegan throws an overhand right that lands on Reid's shoulder, as Reid tries to avoid the shot.
Reid looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Reid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
A combination from Reid does no damage.
Reid motions for Finnegan to come forward. Reid throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finnegan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reid.
Finnegan avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've been informed that Reid has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Finnegan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Finnegan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roy Finnegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnegan throws a body punch but Reid moves out of range.
Finnegan swings for the body but Reid moves out of range.
Reid looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T2#
Reid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reid cracks Finnegan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reid moves away from the strike by Finnegan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reid blocks a jab.
And Reid responds with a good body kick, but Finnegan manages to step out the way in time.
Finnegan misses with a body shot.
Finnegan moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromReid.
Reid cracks Finnegan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
Reid ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
Reid raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Reid lands a nice looking body shot.
Finnegan throws a sloppy body shot
and Reid counters with a good low kick that Finnegan was not able to check.
Reid throws a lazy body kick
and Finnegan counters with a straight right hand.
Reid works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Finnegan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reid counters with a good, hard body kick but Finnegan shrugs it off.
Finnegan is breathing heavily.
Finnegan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reid steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Finnegan misses with a combination #KD2#
and Reid counters with a head kick that drops Finnegan to the mat! Finnegan scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Finnegan is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Reid and Finnegan falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Reid!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hamish Reid!

 

Event: DARE 39: BUTANE VS. UMAGA     
Date:   Apr 14, 2018
#R1#
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hall looks to land a body kick but Finnegan moved away.
Hall has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Finnegan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finnegan swings widly with a right hand
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hall throws a lazy uppercut
and Finnegan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finnegan punishes Hall's body with a nice straight punch.
Finnegan lands a jab to the head.
Hall tries to move into range but Finnegan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#
Hall is rocked!
Finnegan drops Hall with a naaaaasty hook - Hall is in real trouble here! Finnegan dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Finnegan!
Our winner, Roy Finnegan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DARE 32     
Date:   Mar 10, 2018
#R1#
Berr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Berr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finnegan.
Finnegan scores with a jab to the body.
Finnegan swinging wildly here.
Berr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Finnegan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finnegan.
Finnegan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Berr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Finnegan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finnegan on the side of the head.
Berr throws a leg kick which misses Finnegan's front leg but catches the back leg as Finnegan tries to avoid it.
Finnegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berr.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Berr, as that shot connected.
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!
Berr throws a hook to the side of Finnegan's head but Finnegan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finnegan throws a looping overhand right but Berr ducks down to avoid it.
Finnegan cracks Berr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Berr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
Finnegan loads up on a big right hand but Berr slips the punch.
Berr moves out of range as Finnegan strikes.
Berr misses with a jab to the body
enabling Finnegan to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Berr is rocked!
Berr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Berr connects with a solid leg kick.
Finnegan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Berr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Berr clinches with his opponent.
Berr is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finnegan.
Berr lands a shoulder strike.
Finnegan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finnegan misses with the head strike.
Berr lands a good knee to the midsection. Finnegan won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berr scores a nice knee to the body.
Finnegan throws a punch but it's blocked by Berr. #T2#
Finnegan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finnegan is trying to force a seperation but Berr has the dominant position.
A short left from Berr.
Berr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Berr misses with a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Berr.
A right hook to the body lands for Berr.
Finnegan letting Berr take a breather here.
Berr prevents a body shot from Finnegan.
Berr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Finnegan lands with a right to the head.
Knees to the body from Berr.
Finnegan lands a shoulder strike.
Berr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Finnegan looks winded!
Berr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Berr.
A shot in the inside from Finnegan.
Berr lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Berr'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.
Berr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Finnegan backwards.
Berr lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Berr.
Berr crunches a lovely knee into Finnegan's ribcage.
Berr controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Berr - that landed with a thud.
Berr scores with a knee to the head.
Berr lands with a right to the head.
Finnegan swings wildly with an uppercut but Berr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berr stalls.
A short right from Berr on the inside.
Berr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Berr has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Berr throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Berr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Berr.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Berr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Berr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finnegan throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finnegan.
Berr prevents Finnegan from breaking the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Berr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Berr looking to throw knees to the head but Finnegan is blocking nicely.
Finnegan takes a shot to the head.
Finnegan takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finnegan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Still in the clinch, Berr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Finnegan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finnegan is trying to force a seperation but Berr has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bena Berr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Berr connects with a nice looking jab.
Finnegan swings widly with a right hand
and Berr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Finnegan really felt that one!
Bena Berr is winning the standup battle so far.
Finnegan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berr connects with an inside leg kick.
Berr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finnegan was well out of range. Poor timing from Berr.
Finnegan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Berr with a body shot.
Finnegan throws a right and a left that Berr avoids nicely.
Berr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Berr throws a shot from downtown. Finnegan moves away and avoids it.
Finnegan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Berr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finnegan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finnegan! But no joy.#CL#
Berr closes the distance and pushes Finnegan back into the cage.
Berr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Berr leaning his opponent against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finnegan tries to throw a body punch but Berr avoids it by throwing Finnegan back against the cage. #T1#
Berr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Finnegan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Finnegan misses with the head strike.
Berr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bena Berr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Finnegan fails to land.
Finnegan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Berr.
Finnegan can't find room to land a body shot as Berr controls the action.
Berr scores a nice knee to the body.
Finnegan is breathing heavily.
Berr digs a right hand into Finnegan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finnegan's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Berr.
Berr pushes Finnegan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Berr to work.
A head punch on the inside from Finnegan fails to land.
Berr connects with a knee to the head. #ROC#
Finnegan is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.
Berr landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berr is pushing Finnegan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Berr lands with a right to the head.
Finnegan is still on wobbly legs! Can Berr finish him?#T2#
Berr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finnegan seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Berr drops Finnegan with a big knee straight up the middle! Finnegan is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Finnegan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Berr. Berr obviously looking to wear him down.
Finnegan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Berr cracks Finnegan with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Finnegan tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Berr pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Finnegan is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bena Berr!
During a confident post fight interview, Bena Berr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: AFA 6 - TBA     
Date:   Jan 27, 2018
#R1#
Finnegan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dunn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dunn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Dunn there.
Finnegan scores with a punch to the head.
Dunn lands a jab.
Finnegan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Finnegan duly obliges.
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunn is just out of range.
Finnegan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dunn.
Dunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finnegan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Finnegan misses.
Dunn misses the jab.
Dunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finnegan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dunn moves out of range as Finnegan strikes.#T1#
Dunn fails with the takedown
and Finnegan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Finnegan lands a left and a right that send Dunn crashing to the mat, dazed. Finnegan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Dunn is rocked!
Dunn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Dunn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dunn looks up at the clock. Bad move! Finnegan lands a right hand from hell, dropping Dunn. Finnegan pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Finnegan!
Our winner, Roy Finnegan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: AFA 4     
Date:   Jan 02, 2018
#R1#
Damballah lands a nice shot that snaps Finnegan's head back.
Finnegan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Finnegan ducks right into an uppercut from Damballah.
Damballah connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Finnegan.
Finnegan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Damballah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finnegan scores with a jab.
Damballah throws an overhand right that lands on Finnegan's shoulder, as Finnegan tries to avoid the shot.
Finnegan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Damballah moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've been informed that Damballah has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finnegan walks into a stiff left hand from Damballah.
Finnegan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Damballah scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Finnegan lands with a cross.
Finnegan lands with a straight right. Damballah didn't see that one coming.
Finnegan throws an overhand right that lands on Damballah's shoulder, as Damballah tries to avoid the shot.
Damballah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finnegan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finnegan staying out of range there.
Damballah thuds his right hand into Finnegan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Finnegan connects with a body shot.
Finnegan moves forwards but Damballah connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Finnegan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Finnegan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Damballah ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
Finnegan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Damballah.
Finnegan connects with the punch.
Damballah lands a nice shot to the body.
A left lands for Damballah.
Finnegan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Damballah's head backwards.#ROC#
Damballah is rocked!
Finnegan throws out a loose jab but Damballah uses good head movement to avoid it.
and Finnegan counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Damballah! He's just covering up as Finnegan starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Finnegan!
A victorious Roy Finnegan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: C27: Xerxes vs Bay     
Date:   Oct 11, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Pappalardo closes the distance and clinches.
Pappalardo has a couple of punches blocked by Finnegan.
Finnegan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Finnegan tries to break free but Pappalardo pushes him back against the cage.
Pappalardo throws a head punch that misses.
Finnegan tries to work over Pappalardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pappalardo blocking some punches.
Pappalardo blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finnegan.
Pappalardo misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Finnegan breaks the clinch.
Finnegan scores with a jab to the head.
Finnegan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pappalardo fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pappalardo has Finnegan up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Finnegan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Finnegan tries to throw a body punch but Pappalardo avoids it by throwing Finnegan back against the cage. #T1#
Finnegan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finnegan blocking some punches.
Finnegan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Finnegan. #BC#
Finnegan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finnegan throws a shot to the body.
Pappalardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnegan.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Finnegan has knocked Pappalardo down with a huge combo! Finnegan steps away and waves a wobbly Pappalardo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Pappalardo is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Derek Pappalardo has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pappalardo is looking to clinch.
It looked like Finnegan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo is still on wobbly legs! Can Finnegan finish him?
Finnegan fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Pappalardo to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Pappalardo looks to clinch but Finnegan throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Pappalardo taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Roy Finnegan!
Our winner, Roy Finnegan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: C19: Furia vs Sionis     
Date:   Aug 23, 2017
#R1##CL#
Mahoney has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Finnegan scores with a hook to the body.
Finnegan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Finnegan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finnegan can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finnegan.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahoney.
Finnegan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahoney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mahoney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finnegans head.
Mahoney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finnegan lands with a short shot to the head.
Finnegan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahoney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahoney tries a body shot but Finnegan blocks it.
Mahoney misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finnegan gets through Mahoney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Finnegan lands an uppercut.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finnegan is stalling here. #T1#
Mahoney tries to work over Finnegan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Finnegan manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Finnegan.
Mahoney walks into a left hand.
Finnegan misses with an uppercut
and Mahoney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finnegan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finnegan swings for the body but Mahoney moves out of range.
Mahoney is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Finnegan - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahoney. Finnegan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahoney lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mahoney on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finnegan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mahoney back to the cage. Finnegan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
Mahoney on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#
Mahoney is rocked!
Mahoney scoring well with a low kick there.
Oh Mahoney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahoney sizes up Finnegan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mahoney seems to have got his legs back now.
Mahoney takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Finnegan! Mahoney is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Finnegan!
After winning the bout, Roy Finnegan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CFN1: Vovchanchyn vs Xerxes     
Date:   Jul 26, 2017
#R1#
Puto looks to score with a jab to the body but Finnegan is just out of range.
Finnegan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Puto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finnegan.
Finnegan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finnegan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puto throws a lazy right hand but Finnegan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finnegan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Danga de danga de dang - Finnegan scores with a four punch combination!
Finnegan misses with an uppercut.
Puto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finnegan manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Puto.
Pinchi Puto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnegan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Puto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Puto.
Puto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finnegans head.
Puto tries to work over Finnegan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finnegan. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Puto.
Puto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Finnegan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Puto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Finnegan throws a head punch that misses.
Finnegan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Finnegan swings wildly with an uppercut but Puto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finnegan has a couple of punches blocked by Puto.
Finnegan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finnegan backwards.
Puto prevents a body shot from Finnegan.
Puto misses with a knee strike.
Puto lands a body punch.
Puto lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puto.
Puto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Puto - that landed with a thud.
Puto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puto lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Puto lands an elbow just above Finnegan 's eye. #T2#
Puto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finnegan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Finnegan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Puto.
A short left from Puto.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Puto. #CUT#
It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.
Puto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Finnegan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Finnegan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Puto lands a hook that snaps the head of Finnegan backwards.
A knee to the head by Puto.
Puto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Finnegan.
Puto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Puto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Finnegan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Puto looking to throw knees to the head but Finnegan is blocking nicely.
Finnegan throws a head punch that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Puto obliges.#T3#
Puto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Puto blocks an uppercut.
Puto tries to land knees in the clinch but Finnegan avoids the damage to the body.
Puto tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Finnegan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Puto moves out of range of the strikes.
Finnegan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Puto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Puto throws a jab but it's blocked by Finnegan.
A left and a right from Finnegan both land. Nice combination.
Puto cracks Finnegan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Puto lands a right hook to the body.
Finnegan takes a swing at Puto's ribcage but misses.
Finnegan ducks right into an uppercut from Puto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puto misses with a looping right.
Finnegan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Finnegan misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Puto moves into the clinch.
Puto landing knees to the body.
Finnegan stalling. #T4#
Finnegan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puto lands a nice uppercut.
Puto is leaning against Finnegan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Finnegan looks winded!
Puto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Finnegan backwards.
Finnegan throws a punch but it's blocked by Puto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finnegan.
Puto lands an elbow inside that Finnegan shrugs off.
Puto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finnegan.
Finnegan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Finnegan managing to block the knees to the body from Puto.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Puto obliges.
Puto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puto lands an elbow just above Finnegan 's eye.
Puto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puto.
Puto is leaning against Finnegan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Puto lands a damaging elbow.
Puto gets through Finnegan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puto's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Puto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pinchi Puto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Finnegan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Puto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Puto throws a nice looking combination but Finnegan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Puto.
Finnegan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Puto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#
Finnegan is rocked!
Puto ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
Puto is looking to counter the offense by Finnegan and move into the clinch.
Puto swings for the body but Finnegan moves out of range.
A cross from Puto lands.
Finnegan is still on wobbly legs! Can Puto finish him?
Finnegan avoids the body shot from Puto.
Finnegan walks straight into a right hand from Puto - that's dropped him! Puto jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Finnegan from any more punishment! Finnegan complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pinchi Puto!
Pinchi Puto managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Project Mayhem, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: Combate 10: Aas vs Pouko     
Date:   Jun 24, 2017
#R1#
Finnegan misses with a few strikes there.
A bone on bone clash there as Finnegan blocks the leg kick.
Vallely tests Finnegan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finnegan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Vallely.
Finnegan lands a slapping body shot.
Finnegan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Finnegan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Finnegan throws a lazy right hand but Vallely sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finnegan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVallely.
Finnegan slips under a jab from Vallely.
Vallely throws a looping overhand right but Finnegan ducks down to avoid it.
Vallely dips to his left and cracks Finnegan with an uppercut!
Finnegan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vallelys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vallely fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vallely with a jab.
Finnegan loads up on a big right hand but Vallely slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Vallely tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vallely lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finnegan's sensitive parts. #T1#
Finnegan scores with a body shot.
Vallely fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finnegan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vallely looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finnegan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vallely has time to react.
Nice cross by Finnegan.
Finnegan throws a body punch but Vallely moves out of range.
Vallely lands with a nice body punch.
Finnegan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Finnegan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vallely - the referee stops the clock and Finnegan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vallely. Finnegan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vallely.
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!
Vallely throws a head kick that misses
and Finnegan counters with a series of strikes. Vallely will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vallely changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Finnegan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vallely tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Finnegan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
A right-left combo lands from Finnegan.
Vallely lunges at Finnegan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Finnegan's hand.
Finnegan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Finnegan duly obliges.
Finnegan staying out of range there.
Finnegan thuds his right hand into Vallely's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vallely lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finnegan's sensitive parts.
Finnegan keeps the fight on the outside.
Finnegan misses with an uppercut
and Vallely makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Finnegan with a jab.
Good work by Finnegan as he checks the leg kick.
Vallely misses the jab.
Vallely throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finnegan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Finnegan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Vallely.
Vallely wants to clinch up but Finnegan keeps it at a distance.
Finnegan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finnegan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finnegan connects with a body shot that sends Vallely's belly button to the back.
Nice cross by Finnegan.
Finnegan lands a nice shot to the body.
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Vallely is just out of range.
Vallely digs a good hook to Finnegan's body.
Finnegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vallely.
Vallely has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Finnegan finds it's way round the side to connect with Vallely's head.
We've been told by Vallely's head coaches at AK Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finnegan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vallely takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Finnegan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vallely.
Finnegan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vallely lands a jab to Finnegan's midsection.
A big right from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan slips a straight right by Vallely.
Vallely connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Vallely closes the distance and pushes Finnegan back into the cage.
Finnegan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vallely misses with a punch on the inside.
Finnegan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vallely backwards.
A short uppercut from Finnegan.
Vallely misses with some punches.
Vallely tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vallely tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Vallely scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vallely is looking to control Finnegan's arms but Finnegan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vallely has his back to the cage.
Finnegan lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Finnegan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Finnegan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vallely lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vallely cracks the inside of Finnegan's front leg.
Vallely moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roy Finnegan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vallely uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnegan.
Vallely loads up on a big right hand but Finnegan slips the punch.
Vallely throws an off balance right hand
and Finnegan counters with a stiff right hand.
Finnegan lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Vallely does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vallely moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Finnegan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vallely doesn't seem phased though.
Finnegan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vallely dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finnegan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finnegan jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Finnegan throws a good cross that connects.
Finnegan throws a body punch but Vallely moves out of range.
Finnegan slips a jab from Vallely.
Nice cross by Vallely.
Finnegan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Finnegan tries to keep at a distance but Vallely has taken the fight into the clinch.
Finnegan lands an uppercut.
Finnegan misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vallely.
Finnegan working aggressively here.
Finnegan working hard to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Finnegan as Vallely tries to tie him up.
Finnegan tries to throw a body punch but Vallely avoids it by throwing Finnegan back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vallely wants to stall. #T2#
Finnegan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vallely lands with a short shot to the head.
Vallely lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finnegan or not.
Vallely lands with a short shot to the head.
Finnegan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finnegan can't find room to land a body shot as Vallely controls the action.
Vallely blocking some punches.
Vallely prevents a body shot from Finnegan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finnegan blocking some punches.
Vallely looking to stall.
Finnegan struggles to land a body shot inside as Vallely controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Vallely fails to land.
Vallely lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finnegan blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Vallely has a couple of punches blocked by Finnegan.
Vallely is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Finnegan is keeping busy.
Finnegan lands a nice shot to the body.
Vallely throws a head punch that misses.
Vallely blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vallely.
Finnegan misses with a punch on the inside.
Finnegan has Vallely pressed against the cage.
Finnegan misses with some punches.
Vallely misses with the head strike.
Finnegan scores with a shot to the side of Vallely's head.
Finnegan lands with a left to the head.
Finnegan misses with a body punch.
Finnegan misses with some punches.
Vallely dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Finnegan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Vallely on the inside.
Finnegan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finnegan lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vallely goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vallely is looking to control Finnegan's arms but Finnegan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vallely has his back to the cage.
Vallely content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Finnegan cracks Vallely with a nice body shot.
Vallely throws a head punch that misses.
Finnegan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vallely or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Finnegan blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Finnegan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vallely avoids it.#BC2#
Finnegan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finnegan stuns Vallely with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Finnegan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Finnegan connects with a single shot there.
Finnegan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finnegan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC2#
Vallely is rocked!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Finnegan.
Oh Vallely is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finnegan lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Vallely falls backwards - clearly groggy! Finnegan dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Finnegan!
An out of breath Roy Finnegan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

 
 
 
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