Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEFC Fight Night 116
Date: Jan 18, 2018

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Finess as Danzig Jr. shoots in.
And Finess tries to counter it with a takedown but Danzig Jr. pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Finess looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Finess throws a big shot that misses.
Finess throws a nice looking combination but Danzig Jr. bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Finess tries to clinch up.
Finess misses the shot to the body.
Finess tries to clinch but Danzig Jr. is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Danzig Jr. on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Danzig Jr. shoots for a double leg takedown but Finess sprawls well. He's pushed Danzig Jr.'s face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Danzig Jr. clinches.
Danzig Jr. pushes Finess back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Danzig Jr. pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danzig Jr. fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Danzig Jr.. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finess just misses with a punch to the body.
Finess swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finess will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Finess fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Danzig Jr. looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Danzig Jr. looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Finess pushes Danzig Jr. up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Danzig Jr. manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finess working some strikes from top position.
Finess keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Danzig Jr.'s head.
Finess trying to control the position from guard on top but Danzig Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Spar Bros inform me that Finess has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Finess stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Danzig Jr. swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finess must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Danzig Jr. has his foot on Finess's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finess works his way back into a safe position though.
Danzig Jr. is trying to keep Finess in close.
Finess prevents Danzig Jr. from getting back to his feet.
Finess pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Danzig Jr. is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Danzig Jr. keeping moving, preventing Finess from controlling successfully.
Finess postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Finess working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Danzig Jr.'s head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Finess's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Finess tries to free his leg and advance position but Danzig Jr. is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Danzig Jr. working for a triangle but Finess defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finess throws a big elbow that misses.
Finess postures up in Danzig Jr.'s guard and throws a big left but Danzig Jr. blocks it. #SUB#
Danzig Jr. is looking for a triangle but Finess pushes his legs off easily.
Finess is working Danzig Jr. over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Danzig Jr. not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Finess wants to control from the top but Danzig Jr. keeps moving.
Danzig Jr. 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.#SUB#
Finess avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Finess trying to control the position from guard on top but Danzig Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danzig Jr. is trying to keep Finess in close.
Finess trying to control the position from guard on top but Danzig Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Finess scores with a hook.
Finess takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Danzig Jr. misses with a series of wild punches.
Finess is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Finess fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finess misses with a low kick.
Danzig Jr. swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finess is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Danzig Jr.. No joy for Finess on that attempt.
Danzig Jr. lands a body shot.
Danzig Jr. misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Danzig Jr. connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Siete Finess will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Danzig Jr. moves into the clinch.
Danzig Jr. makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Danzig Jr. manages to break the clinch.
Siete Finess is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finess misses with a double jab.
Finess tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danzig Jr. throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL2#
Finess gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Danzig Jr..
Danzig Jr. lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Danzig Jr. breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danzig Jr. moves away from the strike by Finess.
Finess fails with the takedown
and Danzig Jr. 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!
Finess misses with a looping right.
Danzig Jr. appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Finess tries to clinch there but Danzig Jr. circles away.
Finess takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Danzig Jr. scores with a head kick. #T1#
Danzig Jr. looks to land a combination but Finess avoids it well.
Finess wants to counter the offense by Danzig Jr. and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Finess closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Danzig Jr. pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danzig Jr. connects with a looping right hand.
Danzig Jr. is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finess can do to turn this around?
Finess tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Danzig Jr. counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finess throws a nice looking combination but Danzig Jr. bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danzig Jr. showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finess.
It looked like Danzig Jr. wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Finess gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Danzig Jr. taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Danzig Jr. taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Danzig Jr. manages to break the clinch.
Finess's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Danzig Jr. connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Finess scrambles back to his feet.
Vinnie Danzig Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danzig Jr. swats away the attempt to clinch by Finess.#T2#
Danzig Jr. lands with an uppercut that bounces Finess off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finess misses with a low kick.
Danzig Jr. seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Danzig Jr. moves into range and clinches up with Finess.#BC#
Danzig Jr. breaks from the clinch.
Danzig Jr. fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Finess avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Finess forces Danzig Jr. back against the cage and clinches.
Finess jumps guard but Danzig Jr. turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Danzig Jr. jumps into guard, dragging Finess to the mat.
Finess trying to control the position from guard on top but Danzig Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Finess might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Danzig Jr. haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Danzig Jr. looking for a guillotine here but Finess defends easily.
Finess working some strikes from top position.
Danzig Jr. wants to stand and escape but Finess is having none of it.
Finess trying to control the position from guard on top but Danzig Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finess looking to pass the guard.
Finess won't allow Danzig Jr. to sweep him here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Finess wants to control from the top but Danzig Jr. keeps moving.
Finess is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Danzig Jr. throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Danzig Jr. changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Finess tries to avoid it but Danzig Jr. manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Finess to the ground. Finess escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Finess takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Danzig Jr.. No joy for Finess on that attempt.
Vinnie Danzig Jr. has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Siete Finess.
Danzig Jr. is looking to clinch but Finess is avoiding it.
Finess shoots in but no luck this time.
Finess throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danzig Jr. fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Danzig Jr. dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Finess.
Danzig Jr. is looking to counter punch.
Danzig Jr. connects with a looping right hand.
Danzig Jr. looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Finess walks into a jab.
Finess throws a low kick, looking for Danzig Jr.'s leg but Danzig Jr. calmly moves out of range.
Danzig Jr. shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Finess as he jumps to the side.
Danzig Jr. throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finess's waist but Finess gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Danzig Jr. off to one side.
Finess fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finess shoots for a double leg takedown but Danzig Jr. sprawls well. He's pushed Finess's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vinnie Danzig Jr. has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Siete Finess.
Danzig Jr. shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Finess as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finess looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Finess misses the shot to the body.
Finess shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Danzig Jr. defends it nicely.
Danzig Jr. cracks Finess with an open hand slap.
Danzig Jr. changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Danzig Jr.. That snapped Finess's head back.
Danzig Jr. keeps the fight on the outside.
Danzig Jr. with a hook.
Finess circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Danzig Jr..
Jab by Danzig Jr..#T2##CL2#
Finess closes the distance and pushes Danzig Jr. back into the cage.
Finess wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vinnie Danzig Jr. has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Danzig Jr. prevents a takedown attempt there.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Finess taking a breather.
A short right from Danzig Jr. on the inside.
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!#BC#
Danzig Jr. escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danzig Jr. fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Finess tries to counter it with a takedown but Danzig Jr. pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Finess misses.
Danzig Jr. circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danzig Jr. shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Finess but Finess pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Finess misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Danzig Jr. counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Finess looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Danzig Jr. prevents the takedown attempt.
Finess working hard to break the clinch.
Finess can't get the takedown. #BC#
Danzig Jr. breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danzig Jr. swings for the body but Finess moves out of range.
As Danzig Jr. backs off Finess throws a huge counter combo but Danzig Jr. manages to avoid it all.
Finess throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Danzig Jr..
Finess takes one to the side of the head.
Danzig Jr. circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danzig Jr. swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Finess closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Danzig Jr. to the mat! Danzig Jr. manages to get full guard.
Finess trying to control the position from guard on top but Danzig Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Danzig Jr. throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Finess tries to free his leg and advance position but Danzig Jr. is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Danzig Jr. is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finess is aware though and is defending well.
Finess trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Danzig Jr. wants to stand but Finess is controlling the position.
Danzig Jr. is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Finess scoring with some ground and pound.
Finess slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Danzig Jr. showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Danzig Jr. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Danzig Jr.!
An out of breath Vinnie Danzig Jr. thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEFC 270 New Years end
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Finess closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diamond quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finess performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
My spies in Spar Bros inform me that Finess has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Diamond is controlling Finess's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Diamond tries to get to full guard but Finess has control of the leg.
Diamond manages to get to full guard.
Diamond managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finess wants to control from the top but Diamond keeps moving.
Diamond preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diamond holds on and takes a little breather.
Diamond doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Diamond is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diamond 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.
Diamond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diamond being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diamond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finess tries to clinch there but Diamond circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Diamond misses the target.
Diamond fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finess looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Diamond ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diamond punishes Finess's body with a nice straight punch.
Finess blocks a head kick by Diamond.
Diamond stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diamond tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finess is able to avoid easily.
Finess on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diamond throws a sloppy head kick and Finess moves out of range easily.
Finess takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Diamond.#CL#
Diamond instigates a clinch.
Finess's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diamond lands a shot to the body.#TD2#
Finess has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Diamond clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Diamond trying to control the action but Finess just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Finess working for a choke but Diamond is defending well. #SUB2#
Finess has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Diamond has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Diamond just trying to survive but Finess is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Finess looking to break Diamond's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Diamond remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Finess will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Finess thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Diamond is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diamond wants to control his opponent's hands but Finess gets his hands free.
Finess trying to control momentarily. #T4#
Diamond looking to control the position.
Finess misses with a punch to the head.
Diamond wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Finess is persistently looking for the submission but Diamond is defending it well.
Diamond tries to escape but Finess has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Finess is controlling the position but Diamond somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Diamond blocking the ground and pound attempt from Finess.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Diamond dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Diamond gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Diamond pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Diamond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Finess trying to control the position from guard on top but Diamond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finess pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diamond is keeping the position for now.
Finess trying to control but Diamond is working from the bottom.
Finess trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamond has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diamond trying to control the position. #T1#
Finess looking to sit in guard and control but Diamond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Finess can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diamond controls the pace.
Diamond postures up.
Siete Finess has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diamond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diamond is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Finess looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Finess can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diamond controls the pace.
Finess wants to sweep here but Diamond controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Finess is on top in guard. #REVB#
Finess stopping the sweep attempt from Diamond.#SUB#
Diamond working for a triangle but Finess defends it easily.
Diamond working a defensive guard but Finess manages to pass into side control anyway. #T3#
Diamond is trying to get back to half guard.
Diamond wants to control but Finess postures up.
Diamond is trying to get back to half guard.
Diamond stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Diamond is not content to let Finess control the position. #SUB2#
Finess wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diamond, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Finess is trying to get an arm triangle but Diamond is defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diamond tries to bench press Finess off him but Finess keeps the position.
Diamond regains half guard.
Finess sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diamond defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finess is thwarting Diamond's attempts to control the position.
Diamond blocking the ground and pound attempt from Finess.
Diamond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finess can do to turn this around?
Finess is nestled in close to Diamond, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that King Diamond will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Finess is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Finess looks to land a combination but Diamond avoids it well. #CL#
Diamond clinches up against the cage.
Finess jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diamond walks away with a smile on his face. Finess gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Diamond takes the fight into the clinch.
Finess on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finess is trying to pull guard but Diamond has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Finess pulls guard effortlessly.
Diamond slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Diamond is working Finess over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamond wants to pass the guard but Finess is keeping the position.
Finess looking to control.
Diamond throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Finess is trying to control the position but Diamond postures up.
Diamond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finess keeping moving, preventing Diamond from controlling successfully.
Diamond controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Diamond with a flurry of punches that miss.
Finess looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diamond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finess is keeping the position for now.
Finess is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Diamond with a flurry of punches that miss.
King Diamond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diamond controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Finess walks into a jab.
A head kick misses from Diamond.
Finess is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diamond scores with a jab. Finess acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diamond connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diamond lands a glancing blow to the side of Finess's head.
Finess lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diamond circles away quickly and effectively.
Finess tries to clinch up but Diamond circles away and keeps his distance.
Diamond throws a low kick but it's checked well by Finess.
King Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diamond fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finess shoots in looking for a takedown but Diamond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Finess's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
King Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Siete Finess.#CL#
Diamond moves into the clinch.
Finess tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diamond's elbow.
Diamond lands a shoulder strike. #T3##BC#
Diamond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diamond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diamond keeps the fight on the outside.
Diamond thuds a left hand into Finess's body.
Diamond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Diamond clinches up against the cage.
Finess has Diamond pushed against the cage.
Finess controlling the action here for a moment.
Finess tries to pull guard but Diamond forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Finess stalling the fight.
Finess drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T4##TD#
Diamond jumps into guard, dragging Finess to the mat.
Finess postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Diamond wants to sweep here but Finess controlling him for the moment.
Diamond has Finess pulled in close to control his posture.
Diamond keeping moving, preventing Finess from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Finess has gone for a leg lock! Diamond slips out almost immediately though and dives into Finess's guard.#REVR#
Siete Finess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diamond controlling from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
King Diamond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diamond, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Diamond!
A victorious King Diamond thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEFC 268
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
A big left from Face misses. #TD2#
Face gets caught flat footed, as Finess shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Face pushes Finess off and scrambles back to his feet.
Finess tries to clinch but Face is having none of it.
Finess tries to clinch but Face moves out of range.
Finess takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Face throws a body kick that misses.
Face is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finess.
Finess tries a low kick but Face avoids it.
Face connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Face thumps Finess with a low kick.
Finess tries to close the distance and clinch but Face swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Finess tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Face manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Face was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Face. Finess does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finess tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Face defends well and Finess ends up having to push Face into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Face misses the target.
Finess tries to clinch up.#T1#
Finess throws a right hand that Face ducks under and follows up with a left that Face also avoids with ease.
Finess on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Face cracks Finess with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Face scores with a kick to the midsection.
Face throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Face tries to bum rush Finess with a series of wild strikes but Finess uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Face tries a low kick but Finess avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Face misses the target.
Finess misses with a low kick.
Finess misses with an uppercut. Face saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Face lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Finess has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Finess and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Finess falls off balance throwing a combination
and Face counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Face lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Face stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Finess takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Face throws a hook but Finess avoids it easily.#CL2#
Finess closes the distance and clinches.
Finess is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Face is keeping busy.
Face lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finess or not.
Finess tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Face just stands there and leans against the cage.
Face lands an uppercut.#BC#
Face escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Finess tries to score a power double leg takedown but Face sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Finess somewhat.
Shit Face has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Siete Finess.
Finess avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finess is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Face with a body shot.
Face looks to land a combination but Finess avoids it well.
Finess is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A clash of legs there as Finess blocks the low kick.
Finess tries to counter with a clinch but Face shakes him off and moves away.
Face wants to slow Finess down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Finess swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shit Face seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finess moves in looking to clinch but Face pushes him off.
Face throws a big counter combination but Finess scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finess. Face does a little dance to reset his feet.
Face throws a big counter combination but Finess scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Face will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Face misses with a jab, cross combination.
Face takes a swing at Finess's ribcage but misses.
Finess tries to clinch but Face is having none of it. #CL#
Face forces Finess back against the cage and clinches.
Finess is trying to pull guard but Face turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Face breaks the clinch.
Finess on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Face avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Finess drives through and clinches with Face against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Face tries to work over Finess's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Face lands with a right to the head.
Finess tries to pull guard but Face holds him up against the cage and eventually Finess drops back down to his feet.
A shot in the inside from Face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Face lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finess backwards.
Still in the clinch, Face scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Face.
A short right from Face on the inside.
Finess has Face pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Face manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Finess has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Face is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Finess is looking to control Face's arms but Face gets an underhook and turns him. Now Finess has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Finess is trying to trip Face. He has hold of a leg but Face is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Finess persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Finess must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Face seems keen to control Finess's posture.
Face avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shit Face dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Face moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Finess shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Face as he jumps to the side.
Face is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finess can do to turn this around?
Face connects with a jab.
Finess throws an off balance right hand
and Face counters with a series of strikes. Finess will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#
Finess is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Finess. Those never looked like landing.
Face tests Finess's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finess is still on wobbly legs! Can Face finish him?
Finess tries to close the distance and clinch up but Face swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finess walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Face. Finess shrugs it off though.
Finess throws a series of punches but Face moves out of range.
Face fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Finess on the side of the head.
Face just misses with a punch to the body.
Face comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Finess seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Face jabs at Finess's body.
Face comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Face! Finess is out on his feet! Face rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Finess is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Finess is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shit Face!
Shit Face took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: CEFC Live 45
Date: Nov 29, 2017

#R1#
Finess stuffs the takedown.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gorski tries to pull guard but Finess holds him up against the cage and eventually Gorski drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Finess gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gorski pushes Finess off but Finess dives into side control.
The referee asks Finess politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Finess prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gorski tries to improve position but can't.
Finess working the body and head with strikes.
Finess in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gorski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Finess's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Finess! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Gorski has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Siete Finess!
A victorious Siete Finess thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEFC 263
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Longo swats away the attempt to clinch by Finess.
Finess fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Longo throws a solid leg kick but Finess takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Longo.
As Longo tries to get set, Finess tries to push him back and clinch up but Longo manages to avoid the attempt.
Longo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longo lands with a hook. Finess tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Finess tries to clinch
and Finess takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finess tries to clinch but Longo moves out of range.
Finess takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finess wants to clinch
and Longo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Longo lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Finess closes the distance and clinches up with Longo, looking for a takedown. Finess pushes Longo against the cage but Longo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Finess tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Longo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Longo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Siete Finess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finess throws a series of punches but Longo moves out of range.
Longo swats away the attempt to clinch by Finess.
Finess listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Longo misses its intended target.
Finess moves in looking to clinch but Longo pushes him off.
Finess tries to clinch up
and Longo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finess has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
Finess ducks right into an uppercut from Longo. #ROC2#
Finess is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finess changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Longo tries to avoid it but Finess manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Longo to the ground. Longo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Siete Finess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longo works Finess's body with a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Finess.
Longo thuds a left hand into Finess's body.
Longo scores with a jab to the body.
Longo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finess uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Longo has time to react.
Longo lands an overhand right.
Longo thuds his right hand into Finess's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Finess looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Finess shoots in but Longo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Longo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Longo looks to land a combination. Finess sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Finess gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Longo thuds a left hand into Finess's body.
Longo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Longo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Finess in his tracks.
Oh Finess is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finess gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Longo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finess falls off balance throwing a combination #KD2#
and Longo counters with a nice right hand that sends Finess toppling to the canvas! Finess scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Longo finish him?!
Davide Longo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Finess misses with a jab to the body
and Longo counters with a crisp right that sends Finess to the canvas! Longo follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davide Longo!

Event: CEFC 259
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Finess lands a jab-cross combination.
Finess tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Finess lands a leg kick that knocks Shizz off balance momentarily.
A big left from Shizz misses.
Shizz throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Finess holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Finess pulls guard. #SU#
Shizz gets to his feet. Finess looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Finess shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shizz is trying to stand up here but Finess is controlling him well.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Finess wants to work for an arm triangle but Shizz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Finess content to control rather than advance. #T1#
It looks like Finess might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Finess 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. #SUB2#
Finess is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shizz sees it coming and defends easily.
Finess with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
My spies in Spar Bros inform me that Finess has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Finess stops Shizz from getting back to his feet.
Finess is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Finess is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Finess takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Finess 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.
Ground and pound from Finess.
Finess working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Shizz scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Finess manages to mount him!
Finess tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Finess working the ground and pound effectively.
Finess fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Finess breaks from Shizz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Finess.
Finess landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Finess has hold of Shizz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Shizz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Finess lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finess lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shizz hang on?
Shizz is trying to stand up.
Finess has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Shizz's face.
Shizz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Finess looking for a guillotine from mount but Shizz is having none of it.
Finess looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
A nice elbow there by Finess.
Finess working the ground and pound effectively.
Finess lands a couple of good shots and Shizz has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Finess lands punches and elbows.
What can Shizz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Siete Finess 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##CL2#
Finess has taken the fight to the clinch.
Finess slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Finess jumps guard. #SUB2#
Shizz wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Finess's closed guard. He's half up but Finess has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Finess pivots and extends the arm, Shizz falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Finess! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Siete Finess!
Siete Finess decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEFC Live 42
Date: Oct 05, 2017

#R1#
Finess dives in and grabs Longo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Longo pushes down on Finess's head and hops out.
Finess misses the body punch
and Longo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longo lands a nice shot to the body.
Finess tries a head kick but it misses.
Finess throws a shot from downtown. Longo moves away and avoids it.
Finess swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Longo punishes Finess's body with a nice straight punch.
Finess tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Longo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Finess moves in looking to clinch but Longo pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finess tries to close the distance and clinch up but Longo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finess fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finess closes the distance looking to clinch
and Longo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Finess closes the distance looking to clinch
and Longo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Longo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finess closes the distance looking to clinch
and Longo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Longo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finess was well out of range. Poor timing from Longo.
Finess slips a jab from Longo.
Finess falls off balance throwing a combination
and Longo counters with a left to the body.
Finess shoots for a takedown but Longo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Finess doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Longo to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Siete Finess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finess shoots in for a takedown but Longo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Longo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Longo swats away the attempt to clinch by Finess.
Finess definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Longo 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.
Longo lands with an overhand left.
Finess is looking to clinch but Longo is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Finess. Those never looked like landing.
Longo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Finess throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Longo to counter with a crisp jab.
Finess misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Longo scores with a jab. Finess acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Longo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finess's hands.
Finess closes this distance looking for a takedown but Longo circles away.
Longo is looking for the big counter here.
Longo lands a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Longo there.
Finess moves to clinch but Longo breaks away
and Longo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Davide Longo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finess tries to clinch up
and Longo counters with a one-two to the body.
Longo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Finess had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Finess lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Longo circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Longo tries to keep at a distance but Finess has taken the fight into the clinch.
Longo avoids the elbow strike from Finess, against the cage.
Finess will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Longo up against the cage.
Longo lands a nice uppercut.
Finess has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Longo after a bit of a struggle.
Finess dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Longo as Finess tries to tie him up.
Finess is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Longo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Longo is leaning against Finess and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Longo.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davide Longo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Finess takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Longo, as that shot connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finess looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Longo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Longo misses with the combination.
Finess on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Longo.
Finess moves to clinch but Longo breaks away
and Longo counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Finess is rocked!#T1#
Finess tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Longo counters with a left to the body.
Finess closes the distance and clinches up with Longo, looking for a takedown. Finess pushes Longo against the cage but Longo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Longo.
Oh Finess is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Longo punishes Finess's body with a nice straight punch.
Finess seems to have got his legs back now.
Finess is trying hard to land a takedown here. Longo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Longo throws out a counter right but Finess avoids it with no problem.
Longo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finess tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Longo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Longo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Longo 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!
Longo moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Finess tries to clinch
and Longo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Longo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Finess swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finess tries to clinch
and Longo counters with a stiff right hand.
Finess tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Longo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Finess moves to clinch but Longo breaks away
and Longo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Finess moves to clinch but Longo breaks away
and Longo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finess takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Finess has his takedown stuffed
enabling Longo to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Siete Finess. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Finess avoids a punch combination nicely.
Longo connects with a looping right hand.
Longo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Longo lands a right hook to the body.
Finess is trying hard to land a takedown here. Longo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Finess misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finess tries to clinch
and Longo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Longo catches Finess with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Longo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Finess slips a jab and a cross from Longo.
Finess wants to clinch up but Longo keeps it at a distance.
Finess looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Longo cracks a nice hook into Finess's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Longo does it's job there.#TD#
Finess drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Longo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from Finess are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Longo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Longo tries to bench press Finess off him but Finess keeps the position.
Longo being controlled for a moment.
Longo is holding Finess down, trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davide Longo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL#
Finess darts in and clinches Longo up against the cage.
Longo digs a right hand underneath Finess's ribcage. Finess let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Finess tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Longo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Longo.
A right hook to the body lands for Longo.
Longo pushes Finess back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Longo is working Finess over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finess stalling in the clinch but Longo improves position.
Longo lands a shoulder strike.
Longo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Finess seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Longo can turn it around.
Longo digs a right hand into Finess's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finess's gas tank. #BC2#
Longo breaks from the clinch. #KD2#
Longo sends Finess crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Longo is motioning to the referee to let Finess up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T1#
Finess misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Finess doesn't manage to clinch there - Longo circles away.
Finess misses with a double jab.
Finess walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Finess throws a body punch but Longo moves out of range.
Siete Finess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Finess does no damage.
Finess takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Finess takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Longo lands a body shot.
Longo lands with a good body shot.
Finess takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Longo ducks under a wild hook from Finess.
A jab lands there for Longo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longo circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Finess to the canvas! Finess doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Longo keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davide Longo!

Event: CEFC 252
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
A punch combination from Finess misses.
Livinho keeps the fight on the outside.
Livinho unleashes a big counter combination but Finess bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Finess misses with a takedown attempt
and Livinho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finess misses with a left hand
and Livinho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finess takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Livinho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Livinho misses with a looping left.#CL#
Finess closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Finess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finess bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finess ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Livinho moves away.
Livinho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finess closes the distance looking to clinch
and Livinho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Finess misses with the combination.
Finess tries to clinch up but Livinho circles away and keeps his distance.
Finess throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Finess steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Livinho.
Livinho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Finess is looking to clinch but Livinho is avoiding it.
Livinho slips a jab and a cross from Finess.
Finess misses with a straight right. #T2#
Finess doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Livinho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finess throws a series of punches but Livinho avoids them all with ease.
Finess needs to keep his hands up - Livinho had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#
Finess is rocked!
Livinho throws a hook but Finess avoids it easily.
Finess throws a left and a right that both miss
and Livinho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Finess is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Livinho lands a jab to Finess's midsection.
Finess seems to have got his legs back now.
Livinho misses with an uppercut. Finess saw that one coming.
Finess throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Finess is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Livinho misses the jab.
Finess tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Livinho counters with a straight right hand.
Livinho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finess.
Livinho 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.
Finess moves away from the strike by Livinho.
Finess pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Livinho back to the cage. Finess follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Livinho throws a hook but Finess avoids it easily.
Finess throws a body punch but Livinho moves out of range. #CL2#
Livinho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Livinho displaying some good clinch control by pressing Finess up against the cage.#TD#
Finess pulls guard effortlessly. #T4#
Finess looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Livinho wants to stand and escape but instead Finess has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Finess connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finess passes Livinho's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Livinho wants to get back to full guard.
Finess working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Finess there.
Finess is taking a breather. Livinho says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but MC Livinho 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#
Finess uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Livinho.
A quick step to the side and Finess tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Livinho blocks a jab.
Finess rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Livinho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Livinho misses with a straight left. #TD#
Finess dives in and scores a takedown into Livinho's guard.
Livinho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Finess controls the pace.
Livinho trying to control the position.
Finess is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livinho can't keep his opponent in guard - Finess advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Finess winds up and cracks Livinho with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Finess lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Finess passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Livinho!
Finess lands a heavy elbow.
We've been hearing good reports from Finess's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Finess looking to finish Livinho with some ground and pound. This is bad for Livinho!
BOOM! Finess connects with a massive shot to the dome! #SUB#
Finess is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Finess!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Siete Finess!
Our winner, Siete Finess, 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: CEFC 250
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Leeroy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leeroy tried to score with a low kick but Finess checks it.
Nice sprawl there from Leeroy as Finess shoots in.
Leeroy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finess's hands.
Finess doesn't manage to clinch there - Leeroy circles away.
Leeroy lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Finess closes the distance and clinches.
Leeroy is trying to push Finess away but Finess has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Finess tries to stall but Leeroy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Finess tries to pull guard but Leeroy won't allow it.
Finess'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.
Leeroy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Leeroy as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Leeroy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leeroy throws a right hand that misses
and Finess 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!
Leeroy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leeroy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
A big left from Leeroy misses.
A shot to the body from Leeroy misses
and Finess cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finess throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leeroy thumps Finess with a low kick.
Leeroy misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Finess counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Leeroy!
Leeroy is looking to reverse the position.
Leeroy seems a little lost for a moment, as Finess dominates the positioning.
Finess working the ground and pound but Leeroy is defending the strikes.
Leeroy defending against the ground and pound.
Finess wants to take a breather but Leeroy manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Finess.
Leeroy wants to sweep but no luck.
Finess sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Finess throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finess looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Finess working some strikes from top position.
Finess looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Finess passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Finess wants to control but Leeroy is keeping him busy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leeroy tries to improve position but can't.
Leeroy looks winded!
Finess cracks Leeroy with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Finess is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leeroy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Finess trying to control the action but Leeroy is working from the bottom.
Finess is chipping away with strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Finess's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Leeroy is not content to let Finess control the position.
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 Siete Finess will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Leeroy keeps the fight on the outside.
Finess fails to land with a series of punches.
Leeroy just misses with a punch to the body.
Finess half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leeroy throws a leg kick #TD#
and Finess counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Leeroy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leeroy keeping moving, preventing Finess from controlling successfully.
Finess working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leeroy's head.
Finess is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leeroy can do to turn this around?
Finess looking to sit in guard and control but Leeroy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Finess looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finess has his hands on Leeroy's head, controlling the position.
Finess 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.#T1#
Leeroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Finess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finess is trying to control the position but Leeroy postures up.
Leeroy preventing the sweep.
Finess bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leeroy's guard. #REVR#
Finess controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Finess is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leeroy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leeroy has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T2#
Finess is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Leeroy forces his way into half guard.
Finess works his way to full guard. Good work.
Finess is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Finess is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Leeroy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Finess pulls Leeroy in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Finess tries to strike from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Finess digs a good body shot into Leeroy's ribs.#TD#
Leeroy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Finess to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Finess sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leeroy's guard.
Leeroy is breathing heavily.
Finess slips a nice elbow through Leeroy's hands, connecting with Leeroy's forehead.
Leeroy gets full guard.
Finess postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leeroy keeping moving, preventing Finess from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finess postures up and lands a big shot to Leeroy's brow.
Finess looking to sit in guard and control but Leeroy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Siete Finess dominated that second round.
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#
A slow jab from Leeroy misses its intended target. #TD#
Finess fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leeroy sprawls well initially but Finess persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Finess is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leeroy sees it coming and defends easily.
Finess content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Leeroy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Finess.
Finess thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leeroy's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finess wants to take a breather but Leeroy is having none of it. #SUB#
Finess is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leeroy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Finess is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Leeroy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Finess controlling the action here.
Finess thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Finess scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finess slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leeroy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Finess trying to control the action but Leeroy is working from the bottom.
Siete Finess overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Finess seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Finess is working for a kimura but Leeroy is defending it quite comfortably.
Finess slows the pace down in half guard.
Finess lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bruce Leeroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Finess working over Leeroy with some ground and pound. Leeroy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
Leeroy is rocked!
Finess lands strikes from half guard.
Leeroy is still in real trouble! Can Finess finish him?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Finess in particular looking to stall.
Finess has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Finess working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Finess seems to be working for a kimura but Leeroy defends the submission attempt.
Finess works his way into side control.
Finess landing strikes.
Finess 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.
Finess in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Leeroy looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Finess turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siete Finess!
After winning the bout, Siete Finess thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEFC Live 38
Date: Aug 03, 2017

#R1#
Finess stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Finess wants it to stay on the feet.
Swanson fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Finess has managed to clinch.
Swanson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finess displaying some good clinch control by pressing Swanson up against the cage.
Finess controlling the action here for a moment. #TD#
Finess ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Finess no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson wants to stand but Finess has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Finess wants to stand but Swanson is controlling the position. #T1#
Swanson preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson is fighting to break Finess's control of his arms but Finess is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Finess is looking for a triangle but Swanson pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Swanson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Finess is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Swanson, into his guard. #REVR#
Finess content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Finess wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Swanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finess is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Finess drops back, looking for a kneebar! Swanson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Swanson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Swanson! #REVB#
Finess struggling a bit here.
Finess is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Finess moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Finess throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Swanson won't allow Finess to sweep him here.
Swanson controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Finess working for submissions but it's allowed Swanson to get to half guard. #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.
Swanson wants to stand but Finess has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Finess is looking for a sweep. Swanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Finess looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finess is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Siete Finess dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Finess gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Finess is trying to work for a kimura but Swanson is defending well.
Finess throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Swanson to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Finess throws a sloppy strike and Swanson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Finess is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Swanson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Swanson!
In his post fight interview, Charles Swanson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CEFC 246
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Finess misses with a two punch combination.
Finess throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gorski. #KD#
Gorski knocks Finess to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#
Finess is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finess gets back to half guard.
Gorski trying to control from Finess's half guard. Finess has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gorski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Finess is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Finess is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Finess prevents Gorski from standing back up. #T1#
Finess sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Finess working Gorski over with strikes. #SUB2#
Finess 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. #ES#
Gorski pushes Finess off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Finess gets the takedown into side control.
Finess creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gorski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Finess connects with a decent elbow.
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!
Finess is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2##SUB2#
Finess is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Gorski looks calm but he's in trouble here. Finess gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Gorski is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Finess lets go of the hold and Gorski can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Siete Finess!

Event: CEFC Fight Night 103
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Finess clinches. #TD2#
Finess manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Finess is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Finess throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Finess tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khali trying to control but Finess is working from the bottom.
Khali tries to stand but Finess is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Finess is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Finess winds up and cracks Khali with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Finess seems content to control.
Finess landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Khali avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Finess.
Finess thows a huge punch but Khali dodges it nicely.
Finess passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Khali!
Finess scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Khali? #T2#
Finess landing shots from mount. #SUB2#
Finess looking to secure an arm triangle but Khali defends it well.
Finess looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Finess cracks Khali with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Finess lands a big shot there that rocks Khali but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finess throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Finess throwing strikes here but Khali is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Finess tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Finess trying to control but Khali is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Finess looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3#
Finess throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Finess wants to control the pace but Khali is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Finess jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Khali is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Khali and Finess has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Finess scoring with punches and elbows.
Finess moves into full mount!
Finess can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khali is looking to escape. #T4##SUB2#
Finess goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Khali turns into him and now he's in Finess's guard.
Khali preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finess seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Finess is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khali defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Siete Finess dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Finess drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Finess trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finess has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Finess trying to control the position from guard on top but Khali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finess missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khali trying to control the position.
Finess won't allow Khali to sweep him here. #T1#
Finess with a flurry of punches that miss.
Finess throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khali works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Finess preventing the sweep.
Finess scoring with some ground and pound.
Finess throws a big right hand that misses.
Finess showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Finess tries to free his leg and advance position but Khali is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Finess has taken the fight to the clinch.
Finess is stalling here. #TD2#
Finess gets control of Khali's arms and successfully pulls guard. Finess will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Finess managing to control the position.
Khali wants to get up but he can't break Finess's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Khali preventing the sweep. #SU#
Khali stands up from Finess's guard - Khali perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sloppy strikes from Finess. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Finess closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Khali goes for a takedown in the clinch but Finess prevents it.
Khali wants a takedown.
Finess lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Finess decides to pull guard.
Khali preventing the sweep. #ES2#
Finess manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Khali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4##CL2#
Finess takes the fight into the clinch.
Khali is working for takedown but Finess is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brij Khali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Finess misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Finess has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Khali clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Finess is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Finess looking to break Khali's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Khali remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Finess will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finess missing with strikes. #SUB2#
Khali defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Siete Finess showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Khali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Finess moves into the clinch.
Khali has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Finess after a bit of a struggle.
Finess displaying some good clinch control by pressing Khali up against the cage.#BC2#
Finess escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Finess rushes Khali and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Finess. #T1##TD2#
Finess pulls guard.
Khali is looking to stand up but Finess won't let him.
Finess wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Finess is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Khali is posturing up here but Finess has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Khali tries to roll out but it's too tight and Khali has to tap! Slick submission there by Finess!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Siete Finess!
Brij Khali was interviewed post fight and said 'Dissapointed to Lose'.

Event: CEFC 241
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Finess takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've been hearing reports that Finess has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by McKregor.
Finess wants to clinch.#CL2#
McKregor pushes Finess up against the cage in a clinch.
McKregor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Finess looking for a takedown.
McKregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McKregor scores with a knee to the head.
McKregor lands a good knee to the midsection. Finess won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McKregor obliges.
Finess is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKregor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Finess backwards.
McKregor lands a nice elbow.
McKregor lands an elbow just above Finess 's eye. #BC2#
McKregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKregor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Finess doesn't seem bothered though.
Finess tries to clinch but McKregor moves out of range. #T1#
McKregor cracks Finess with a hook to the temple - Finess is on wobbly legs here! McKregor swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Finess falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! McKregor wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Konner McKregor!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2017

#R1#
Finess throws a right and a left that both miss.
Siete Finess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Finess drives through with a takedown into guard.
Finess lands a couple of digs.
Finess pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hogan is keeping the position for now.
Hogan controls Finess momentarily but Finess frees himself.
Finess postures up and lands a big shot to Hogan's brow.
Finess trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finess postures up and lands a big shot to Hogan's brow.
Hogan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Finess controls the pace.#T1#
Let's hope that Finess has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hogan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Finess scoring with some ground and pound.
Hogan striking off his back but it's not causing Finess any problems.
Finess wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving.
Hogan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Finess on the ground.
Finess scoring with some ground and pound.
Finess connects with a couple of short punches.
Hogan looking to control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Finess working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hogan's head.
Hogan can't keep his opponent in guard - Finess advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Finess is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hogan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Finess. #SUB2#
Finess is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hogan is just riding it out for now. Finess eventually gives up the hold.
Hogan tries to get to full guard but Finess has control of the leg.
Finess content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Finess working the head and body with strikes.
Finess winds up and cracks Hogan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Finess working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Finess is working for a submission of some sort.
Hogan wants to control but Finess is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Finess is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hogan is staying active underneath Finess, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4##SUB2#
Finess is looking for a kimura but Hogan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Finess to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Finess is looking for a kimura here.
Hogan is looking to improve his position.
Finess is pressing down on Hogan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hogan is holding on for now.
Finess scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finess is trying to control the action in half guard but Hogan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Finess wants to free his trapped foot but Hogan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Finess seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Siete Finess dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Finess closes the distance and pushes Hogan back into the cage.
Hogan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Finess gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Finess lands a left hand.
Hogan can't break the clinch.
Hogan goes for a takedown attempt but Finess pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Hogan gets tackled into the cage by Finess. Finess maintains the clinch.
Hogan is working for takedown but Finess is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lon Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Finess ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Finess no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan won't allow Finess to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Finess is on top in guard. #REVB#
Finess pushing down on Hogan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hogan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Finess lands with a punch from half guard.
Finess is nestled in close to Hogan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#
Hogan is rocked!
Finess not doing much here.
Finess working over Hogan with some ground and pound. Hogan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Hogan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finess content to control rather than advance.
Hogan seems to have got his legs back now.
Finess working the head and body with strikes.
Hogan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Finess's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Finess's back!
Finess has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Finess is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hogan gets his way!
Hogan doesn't have the hooks in and Finess manages to turn into his guard.
Finess has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2##SU2#
Finess stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Finess has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hogan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Finess wants the takedown. Hogan is fighting it off but Finess persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hogan's guard against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finess postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Finess advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Finess seems content to control.
Finess lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hogan! More strikes land and this one is all over! Finess jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siete Finess!

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