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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Horvath finds it's way through Finnbogoson's defenses.
Horvath keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horvath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Horvath. That snapped Finnbogoson's head back.
Horvath scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Horvath.
Horvath throws an overhand right that lands on Finnbogoson's shoulder, as Finnbogoson tries to avoid the shot.
Finnbogoson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Horvath ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Horvath missing with a left hand there. Finnbogoson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finnbogoson tries for a takedown but Horvath circles away easily
and Horvath connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horvath displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Finnbogoson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thalmor Finnbogoson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horvath 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finnbogoson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horvath misses with a looping left.
Finnbogoson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Finnbogoson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Horvath sprawls well. Horvath wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Finnbogoson gets slowly back to his feet.
Finnbogoson takes one to the side of the head.
Horvath lands with a straight right. Finnbogoson didn't see that one coming.
Finnbogoson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Finnbogoson clinches.
Horvath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horvath lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Horvath.
Finnbogoson blocks a body shot from Horvath.
Horvath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Horvath lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finnbogoson or not. #T2#
Finnbogoson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Finnbogoson prevents Horvath from breaking the clinch.
Horvath scores with a shoulder strike.
Horvath lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Finnbogoson taking a breather.
Horvath lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finnbogoson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finnbogoson.
Finnbogoson is looking for a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Horvath misses with a body punch.
Finnbogoson tries to stall but Horvath uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Horvath tries to work over Finnbogoson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Horvath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finnbogoson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Finnbogoson wants a takedown.
Horvath gets through Finnbogoson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
A short left from Horvath.
Horvath throws a head punch that misses.
Finnbogoson blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Finnbogoson breaks from the clinch.
Horvath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finnbogoson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horvath as he jumps to the side.
Horvath throws a hook but Finnbogoson blocks it.
Horvath lands with a good body shot.
Horvath jabs at Finnbogoson's body.
Finnbogoson throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Horvath. That snapped Finnbogoson's head back.
Horvath connects with a body shot.
No luck for Finnbogoson with that takedown attempt.
Horvath connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Horvath lands with a cross.
Finnbogoson moves away from the strike by Horvath.
Horvath is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Finnbogoson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finnbogoson tries to clinch but Horvath moves out of range.
Finnbogoson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horvath throws a body shot but no joy.
Horvath catches Finnbogoson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Finnbogoson moves forwards but Horvath connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Finnbogoson ducks under a wild hook from Horvath.
Horvath swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finnbogoson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horvath has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Horvath tries to bum rush Finnbogoson with a series of wild strikes but Finnbogoson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Finnbogoson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Horvath manages to circle out of the way.
Horvath lands a body shot.
Finnbogoson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Horvath lands a lovely overhand right.
Jozef Horvath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horvath connects with a right hand. Finnbogoson shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozef Horvath dominated that round.
That's time! Finnbogoson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Horvath throws a right and a left that Finnbogoson avoids nicely.
Finnbogoson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Horvath sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Finnbogoson closes the distance and clinches.
Finnbogoson tries to pull guard but Horvath holds him up against the cage and eventually Finnbogoson drops back down to his feet.
Horvath makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Finnbogoson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finnbogoson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horvath.
#CL#
Finnbogoson gets a clinch.
Horvath lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Finnbogoson backwards.
Finnbogoson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Horvath smiles and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Finnbogoson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thalmor Finnbogoson. 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.
Horvath throws a jab but it's blocked by Finnbogoson.
Finnbogoson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Horvath stuns Finnbogoson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Horvath throws the left hand but Finnbogoson avoids the punch easily.
Horvath has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horvath throws a body punch but Finnbogoson moves out of range.
Finnbogoson moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Horvath avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horvath with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Horvath fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Finnbogoson on the side of the head.
Finnbogoson shoots in and drives through. Horvath sprawls well.
Horvath stuffs the takedown attempt from Finnbogoson. Finnbogoson gets slowly back to his feet.
Horvath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnbogoson.
Finnbogoson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Horvath sprawls well. Horvath wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Finnbogoson gets slowly back to his feet.
Horvath works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Horvath jabs at Finnbogoson's body.
Finnbogoson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Horvath.#T2#
Finnbogoson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Horvath keeps the fight on the outside.
Horvath keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Horvath lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Finnbogoson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Horvath lands an overhand right.
Finnbogoson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Horvath manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jozef Horvath seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Horvath as Finnbogoson shoots in.
Finnbogoson fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horvath getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Horvath lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finnbogoson at a distance.
Horvath scores with a crisp jab that stopped Finnbogoson in his tracks.
Finnbogoson moves forwards but Horvath connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Finnbogoson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Horvath scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Horvath throws a big shot that misses.
Horvath connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finnbogoson's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horvath. Finnbogoson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finnbogoson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Finnbogoson shoots in looking for a takedown. Horvath tries to sprawl out of it but Finnbogoson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Horvath manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horvath misses the shot to the body.
Horvath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horvath misses the shot to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Finnbogoson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Finnbogoson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Finnbogoson wants to clinch up but Horvath keeps it at a distance.
Horvath changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Horvath misses with a looping right.#T4#
Horvath smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Finnbogoson wants to clinch.
Horvath throws an overhand right that lands on Finnbogoson's shoulder, as Finnbogoson tries to avoid the shot.
Horvath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finnbogoson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finnbogoson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Horvath swivels and escapes.
Finnbogoson dives in for a single leg takedown but Horvath sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Horvath keeps the fight on the outside.
Horvath bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Finnbogoson's head.
Horvath fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Horvath lands with a nice body punch.
Finnbogoson fails with the takedown
and Horvath counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finnbogoson shoots in looking for a takedown but Horvath manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Finnbogoson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Horvath! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozef Horvath showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Horvath dips to his left and cracks Finnbogoson with an uppercut!
Finnbogoson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horvath leaves Finnbogoson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horvath punishes Finnbogoson's body with a nice straight punch.
Finnbogoson throws a lazy head kick
and Horvath counters with a straight right hand.
Nice jab there from Horvath.
Thalmor Finnbogoson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horvath scores with a shot to the body.
Horvath lands a two punch combo.
Horvath stuns Finnbogoson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Horvath lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Finnbogoson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horvath scores with a jab. Finnbogoson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Finnbogoson misses with the combination.
Finnbogoson tries to clinch up but Horvath circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Horvath scores with a nice right hand.
Horvath cracks a nice hook into Finnbogoson's ribs.
Horvath misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Horvath finds it's target.
Finnbogoson defending well as Horvath loads up on a big left hand.
Finnbogoson shoots in for a takedown but Horvath shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Finnbogoson is defended easily by Horvath.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thalmor Finnbogoson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horvath bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Finnbogoson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jozef Horvath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horvath misses with a wild body shot.
Finnbogoson fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Finnbogoson walks into a jab.
Finnbogoson blocks a jab.
Finnbogoson attempts a counter takedown but Horvath avoids it well and moves away.
Horvath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horvath lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finnbogoson slips a straight right by Horvath.
Finnbogoson looks for a takedown but Horvath sprawls well.
Horvath looks to land a left hand but Finnbogoson moved out of range nicely.
Horvath keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Horvath comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Finnbogoson fails with the takedown
enabling Horvath to counter with a crisp jab.
Horvath fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finnbogoson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Horvath defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Finnbogoson.
Horvath lands with an uppercut that bounces Finnbogoson off the cage and back into range.
Horvath just misses with a punch to the body.
Horvath getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Horvath cracks Finnbogoson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Horvath lands a nice shot to the body.
Horvath lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Horvath scores with a shot to the body.
Horvath lands a jab to Finnbogoson's midsection.
Jab from Horvath.
Horvath lands a nice hook to Finnbogoson's body. Finnbogoson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finnbogoson tries to clinch but Horvath moves out of range.
Horvath swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finnbogoson.
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!
Finnbogoson tries to clinch up
and Horvath connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Horvath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finnbogoson moves away.
Horvath ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Horvath throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horvath tests Finnbogoson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finnbogoson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Horvath's waist but Horvath gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Finnbogoson off to one side.
Horvath misses with an uppercut.
Horvath lands a nice hook to Finnbogoson's body. Finnbogoson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finnbogoson misses with a takedown attempt
and Horvath cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horvath scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Horvath connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finnbogoson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Finnbogoson shoots in but Horvath avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jozef Horvath comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Horvath has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jozef Horvath!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Finnbogoson throws a head kick but Embalmer moves out of range.
Finnbogoson misses with a head kick.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Finnbogoson enables Embalmer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Finnbogoson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Embalmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Finnbogoson is retaining full guard.
Embalmer pushes down on Finnbogoson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Embalmer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Embalmer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Finnbogoson has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnbogoson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Embalmer is working away from the top position though.
Finnbogoson regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB#
Embalmer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Finnbogoson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Embalmer, into his guard. #REVB#
Finnbogoson postures up.
Embalmer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finnbogoson is one step ahead there.
Embalmer pulls Finnbogoson in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Finnbogoson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Embalmer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Finnbogoson escapes and throws Embalmer's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T2#
Embalmer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Finnbogoson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Embalmer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Finnbogoson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Embalmer keeps working.
Embalmer tries to get to full guard but Finnbogoson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Embalmer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Embalmer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Finnbogoson is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Embalmer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Embalmer tries to roll over but Finnbogoson keeps him under control.#SUB#
Embalmer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Finnbogoson pulls his head out easily.
Embalmer is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Embalmer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Finnbogoson pulls his head out easily.
Finnbogoson trying to control the action but Embalmer is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Embalmer is looking to control Finnbogoson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Embalmer avoid being mounted?
Embalmer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Finnbogoson throwing shots but Embalmer is blocking nicely.
Finnbogoson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Embalmer!
Embalmer tries to hold on but Finnbogoson postures up.
Embalmer gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finnbogoson wants to stand up but Embalmer has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Finnbogoson is trying to control. Embalmer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thalmor Finnbogoson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Embalmer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Embalmer moves into the clinch.
Finnbogoson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Embalmer prevents it.
#TD2#
Finnbogoson pulls guard successfully.
Embalmer pushing down on Finnbogoson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Embalmer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Finnbogoson defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Embalmer maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Finnbogoson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Embalmer has cracked it and Finnbogoson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Embalmer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Egyptian Embalmer!
After the big win, Egyptian Embalmer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Transform Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
McGilliguddy tries to clinch but Finnbogoson is having none of it.
McGilliguddy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Finnbogoson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finnbogoson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#
McGilliguddy is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Scratch McGilliguddy has been cut.
Finnbogoson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Finnbogoson counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for McGilliguddy to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Finnbogoson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thalmor Finnbogoson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Finnbogoson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Finnbogoson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Finnbogoson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruiz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruiz wants to stand but Finnbogoson is controlling the position.
Finnbogoson looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finnbogoson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ruiz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finnbogoson defends it easily.#T1#
Ruiz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruiz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Finnbogoson controls the pace.
Ruiz working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Finnbogoson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruiz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Finnbogoson gets a clinch. #T2#
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.
Finnbogoson avoiding damage.
Ruiz is working for takedown but Finnbogoson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ruiz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Finnbogoson.
#BC2#
Ruiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Finnbogoson is fending him off so far but Ruiz persists. Nope, Finnbogoson circles away and we're back to standing.
Finnbogoson dives in for a single leg takedown but Ruiz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ruiz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ruiz shoots for a takedown but Finnbogoson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Finnbogoson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thalmor Finnbogoson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Ruiz .
Ruiz misses with a body shot.
Finnbogoson shoots for a double leg takedown but Ruiz sprawls well. He's pushed Finnbogoson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Finnbogoson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Finnbogoson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finnbogoson moves in looking to clinch but Ruiz pushes him off.#T3##CL#
Finnbogoson rushes Ruiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Ruiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Ruiz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Finnbogoson on his heels. He'll look to pass Finnbogoson's guard now, I'm sure.
Ruiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finnbogoson is trying to control the position but Ruiz postures up.
Finnbogoson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruiz is one step ahead there.
Ruiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finnbogoson pulls Ruiz in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Ruiz wants to control from the top but Finnbogoson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ruiz shoots in for a double leg but Finnbogoson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Finnbogoson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruiz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Finnbogoson counters with a left and a right that stings Ruiz .
Ruiz looks winded!#TD2#
Ruiz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruiz 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Finnbogoson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finnbogoson wants to stand up but Ruiz is controlling him.
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 Thalmor Finnbogoson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Finnbogoson tries to clinch up but Ruiz circles away and keeps his distance.
Finnbogoson feints a jab promting Ruiz to slip. Finnbogoson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ruiz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Finnbogoson closes the distance and clinches.
Ruiz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Finnbogoson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Ruiz manages to break the clinch.
Ruiz throws a sloppy head kick and Finnbogoson moves out of range easily.
Finnbogoson fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnbogoson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Finnbogoson stuns Ruiz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Finnbogoson dives in for a single leg takedown but Ruiz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ruiz feints the counter takedown.
Thalmor Finnbogoson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finnbogoson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thalmor Finnbogoson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Finnbogoson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ruiz stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Finnbogoson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ruiz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Finnbogoson swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Finnbogoson gets caught napping as Ruiz dives in and scores a takedown. Finnbogoson manages to retain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruiz 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU2#
Ruiz stands up and waves to Finnbogoson to follow him. #TD2#
Ruiz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2#
Ruiz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ruiz being controlled here momentarily. #SU2#
Ruiz stands and steps away. Finnbogoson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ruiz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruiz wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruiz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Finnbogoson scores with a shot to the body.
Finnbogoson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ruiz defends well and Finnbogoson ends up having to push Ruiz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ruiz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Finnbogoson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ruiz , pushing him back against the cage.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but Finnbogoson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ruiz tries to land knees in the clinch but Finnbogoson avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Ruiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Ruiz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Finnbogoson's guard.#SUB#
Finnbogoson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ruiz has passed into half guard!
#T4#
Ruiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Finnbogoson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Finnbogoson looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Finnbogoson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Finnbogoson keeping control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Ruiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ruiz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Finnbogoson is fending him off so far but Ruiz persists. Nope, Finnbogoson circles away and we're back to standing.
Finnbogoson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruiz sprawls well. Ruiz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Finnbogoson gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Ruiz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Finnbogoson sprawls well initially but Ruiz persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Finnbogoson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ruiz is on him like a limpet, forcing Finnbogoson back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnbogoson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ruiz is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Ruiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Finnbogoson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ruiz tries to avoid it but Finnbogoson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ruiz to the ground. Ruiz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Finnbogoson closes the distance and clinches up with Ruiz , looking for a takedown. Finnbogoson pushes Ruiz against the cage but Ruiz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ruiz tries to counter with a clinch but Finnbogoson shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thalmor Finnbogoson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finnbogoson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Finnbogoson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ruiz 's waist but Ruiz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Finnbogoson off to one side.
Ruiz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Finnbogoson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Finnbogoson swinging wildly here.
Finnbogoson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ruiz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alejandro Ruiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ruiz is defended easily by Finnbogoson.
Finnbogoson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ruiz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Finnbogoson.
Finnbogoson moves in looking to clinch but Ruiz pushes him off.#CL#
Finnbogoson gets a clinch.
Finnbogoson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruiz is defending well for now.#TD2#
Ruiz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ruiz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruiz can't keep his opponent in guard - Finnbogoson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ruiz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3##SU#
Finnbogoson stands up from half guard.
Ruiz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Finnbogoson.#CL2#
Ruiz clinches up with Finnbogoson and pushes him back against the cage.
Finnbogoson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ruiz .
#TD2#
Ruiz manages to pull guard.
#T4##SU#
Finnbogoson stands and steps away. Ruiz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Ruiz takes the fight into the clinch.
Ruiz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ruiz avoids the elbow strike from Finnbogoson, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Finnbogoson gets underhooks to prevent Ruiz 's takedown attempt.
Finnbogoson wants a takedown but no success here.
Finnbogoson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ruiz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Finnbogoson smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thalmor Finnbogoson.
I think Finnbogoson 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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