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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Schmite fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Schmite connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Lawrence Finch has been cut.#CL#
Finch moves into the clinch.#TD#
Finch ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Finch no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Schmite stands up from Finch's guard - Schmite perhaps looking for a knockout.
Schmite scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Finch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Finch moves forwards but Schmite connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Schmite digs a good hook to Finch's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Finch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Schmite is trying to stand back up but Finch is controlling him
#SUB#
Finch is looking for a kimura but Schmite is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Finch to get the leverage.
Finch controlling the pace.
Schmite is trying to stand back up but Finch is controlling him
#T1#
Finch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Schmite tries to kick Finch off but Finch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Schmite really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Schmite kicks Finch off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Finch closes the distance and pushes Schmite back into the cage.#TD#
Finch tightens his grip and picks Schmite up, before dumping him to the ground. Schmite manages to land in guard.
Finch stays in close to Schmite's body and controls the position.
Finch throws a big elbow that misses.
Finch won't allow Schmite to get back to his feet.
Finch looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #ES2#
Schmite pushes Finch off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eliott Schmite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Finch looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schmite is looking to stand up but Finch isn't so interested in that idea.
Finch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Finch controls from within his opponent's guard.
Schmite is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Finch is controlling him. #T3#
Finch sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Finch won't allow Schmite to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Finch dodges the punch combination from Schmite.
#CL#
Finch forces Schmite back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Finch gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Schmite pushes Finch off and gets back to his feet.
Schmite lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Schmite.
Schmite looks winded!#CL#
Finch moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4##BC2#
Schmite manages to break the clinch.
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!#CL#
Finch has Schmite up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Finch has hold of one of Schmite's legs. Schmite is fighting the takedown attempt but Finch gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Schmite pushes Finch off and scrambles back to his feet.
Schmite misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Schmite throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range. #TD#
Finch drives through with a takedown into guard.
Finch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Finch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Schmite wants to stand up but Finch is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliott Schmite dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lawrence Finch's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Finch scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Schmite manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Schmite lands with a right hand.
Schmite fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Finch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Schmite.
Schmite misses with a combination
and Finch counters with a nice body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Schmite.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schmite lands with an uppercut that bounces Finch off the cage and back into range.
Schmite is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Finch rather than just go for the knockout.
Schmite throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Finch counters with a head kick. That will keep Schmite thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL#
Finch has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Finch breaks the clinch.
Schmite is breathing heavily.#T1#
Schmite misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Finch gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Finch pulls Schmite into guard.
Finch is looking to stand up but Schmite isn't so interested in that idea.
Schmite throwing strikes but missing.
Finch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU2#
Schmite decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Finch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schmite did well to prevent Finch getting side control.
Finch slips a nice elbow through Schmite's hands, connecting with Schmite's forehead.#T2#
Finch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Schmite pushes Finch off looking to stand but Finch dives back in and keeps control.
Finch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmite pushes Finch off looking to stand but Finch dives back in and keeps control.
Finch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schmite's head.
Finch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Finch lands with a punch from half guard.
Finch working over Schmite with some ground and pound. Schmite looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Schmite has hold of Finch's hands but Finch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Finch seems to be working for a kimura but Schmite defends the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmite is in trouble now - Finch has advanced to mount! #T3#
Finch lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Schmite hang on?#SUB#
Schmite defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Finch.
Schmite is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Finch lands a nice shot to the head.
Finch controlling his opponent.
Finch unloading with bombs!#SUB#
Finch has hold of Schmite's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Schmite manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Finch looking for a guillotine from mount but Schmite is having none of it. #SUB#
Finch jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Schmite manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4##SUB#
Finch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Finch 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.
Schmite is trying to get back to his feet.
Finch scoring with punches from side control.
Lawrence Finch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Finch controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Finch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schmite is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Finch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Finch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lawrence Finch's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Schmite does no damage.
Finch throws a quick counter kick to the body but Schmite avoids it.#CL#
Finch closes the distance and pushes Schmite back into the cage.#TD#
Finch manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Finch looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Schmite scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Schmite working some strikes from top position.#SU2#
Schmite stands up from Finch's guard - Schmite perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmite throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Finch darts in and clinches Schmite up against the cage.#TD#
Finch has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Schmite is trying to keep an underhook but Finch manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Finch prevents Schmite from standing back up.
#T1#
Finch is looking to take a break and control but Schmite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Finch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Finch slows the pace down in half guard.
Finch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schmite defending well though.
Schmite takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Finch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schmite defends it well.
Finch slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Finch lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Finch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Finch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Schmite is trying to stand.
Schmite avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Finch.
Schmite wants to get back to his feet.
Finch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Finch is looking for a kimura but Schmite is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Finch to get the leverage.
Finch prevents Schmite from standing back up.
#T3##SUB#
Finch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Finch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Finch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schmite doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Finch.
Finch wants to advance to full mount but Schmite doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Finch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU#
Finch decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Schmite, up you get!
Schmite misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Finch darts in and clinches Schmite up against the cage.#T4##TD#
Finch gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Schmite pushes Finch off looking to stand but Finch dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Finch wants to work for an arm triangle but Schmite is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Finch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Finch lands strikes from half guard.
Finch working Schmite over with strikes.
Finch 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.
Finch working over Schmite with some ground and pound. Schmite looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finch working Schmite over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch lands with a punch from half guard.
Finch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Finch is trying to work for a kimura but Schmite is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lawrence Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Finch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lawrence Finch!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Finch wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Finch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Finch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Finch is looking to clinch.
Finch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kankunnen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kankunnen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kankunnen winds up and cracks Finch with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Kankunnen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kankunnen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kankunnen lands with a punch from half guard.
Finch keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kankunnen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finch wants to get back to his feet.
Kankunnen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kankunnen wants to pass to mount but Finch is defending the position.
Kankunnen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Julius Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Kankunnen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Finch sees it coming and defends easily.
Kankunnen performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Kankunnen wants to pass the guard but Finch is defending well.
Kankunnen wants to stand up but Finch is controlling the position.
#SUB2#
Kankunnen is trying to work for a kimura but Finch is defending well.
Kankunnen trying to control from half guard but Finch is working away. #T3#
Finch has hold of Kankunnen's hands but Kankunnen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Kankunnen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Finch sees it coming and defends easily.
Kankunnen prevents Finch from standing back up.
Finch trying to hold on to Kankunnen's head to control him but Kankunnen postures up.
Kankunnen controlling the action here.
Kankunnen lands with a punch from half guard.
Finch is trying to stand.
Finch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kankunnen working Finch over with strikes. #T4#
Kankunnen is thwarting Finch's attempts to control the position.
Kankunnen stops Finch from getting back to his feet.
Kankunnen throwing shots but Finch is blocking nicely.
Kankunnen is taking a breather. Finch 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.
Kankunnen is thwarting Finch's attempts to control the position.
Kankunnen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kankunnen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kankunnen seems to be working for a kimura but Finch defends the submission attempt.
Finch gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tori Kankunnen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Kankunnen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Finch is trying to defend but Kankunnen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kankunnen working over Finch with some ground and pound. Finch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kankunnen content to control rather than advance.
Finch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Finch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kankunnen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Finch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kankunnen scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kankunnen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kankunnen 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.
Finch is trying to maintain the position but Kankunnen is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Finch looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kankunnen passes into side control, despite Finch's attempt to control the position.
#SUB2#
Kankunnen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Finch, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Finch's face as Kankunnen controls the position.
Kankunnen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Finch some visible discomfort.
Kankunnen wants to control but Finch is keeping him busy.
Kankunnen lands a nice forearm strike.
Kankunnen cracks Finch with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kankunnen immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Finch is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kankunnen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tori Kankunnen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Pathak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Finch gets the takedown into side control.
Pathak struggling a bit here.
Finch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pathak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Finch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pathak gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Finch in particular looking to stall.
Finch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Finch there.
Pathak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Finch.
Pathak trying to control from the bottom.
Finch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Finch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pathak is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Finch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Finch is trying to work for a kimura but Pathak is defending well.
#T1#
Finch content to control rather than advance.
Pathak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pathak wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Finch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pathak is trying to maintain the position but Finch is very close to passing his half guard.
Finch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pathak trying to hold on to Finch's head to control him but Finch postures up.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Pathak looking for submissions off his back.
Finch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Finch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pathak wants to improve his position but Finch is controlling well.
Pathak looks winded!
Finch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Finch drops an elbow to the side of Pathak's head.
Pathak preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Finch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Finch lands with a punch from half guard.
Finch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Finch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pathak trying to control but Finch postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Finch connects with a nice short shot to Pathak's temple.
Nice strikes from Finch there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Finch wants to work for an arm triangle but Pathak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Finch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4##SUB#
Finch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pathak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Finch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Finch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pathak is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Finch seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finch prevents Pathak from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Finch in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Finch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Pathak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Finch has Pathak pressed against the cage, preventing Pathak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Pathak breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Finch closes the distance and clinches.
Pathak is trying to force a seperation but Finch has the dominant position.#TD#
Finch manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Finch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pathak trying to control the position from guard on top but Finch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finch has his hands on Pathak's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pathak trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom.
Pathak being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Pathak wanted to stand there but Finch had control of the position.
Finch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Finch tries to keep at a distance but Pathak has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Finch has picked Pathak up - he's going for a ride! Finch dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Finch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Finch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pathak for as long as he can get away with.
Pathak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Finch in particular looking to stall.
Pathak trying to control from the bottom.
Finch working Pathak over with strikes.
Lawrence Finch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pathak trying to control here.
Pathak is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Pathak is defending against the submission attempts here by Finch.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Finch connects with a nice short shot to Pathak's temple.
Pathak is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Finch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pathak is just riding it out for now. Finch eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Well, if Finch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Pathak looking for submissions off his back.
Finch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pathak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pathak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Finch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pathak wants to control but Finch is keeping busy.
Finch lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Finch lands a nice short elbow.#T4##SUB#
Finch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pathak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Finch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Finch lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Finch is trying to work for a kimura but Pathak is defending well.
#SUB#
Finch has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pathak defend it? Finch steps over the head and cranks it - Pathak is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Finch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lawrence Finch!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Knize closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Finch's guard.
Finch wants to sweep but no luck. #ES#
Finch scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Finch gets caught flat footed, as Knize shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Knize trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom.
Finch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knize manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Knize wants to sweep here but Finch controlling him for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knize manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Finch manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Finch holds on and takes a little breather.
Knize trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom.
Finch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Knize stopping the sweep attempt from Finch.
Finch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knize on the ground.#T1#
Finch managing to control the position.
Knize wants to control from the top but Finch keeps moving.
Finch pulls Knize in close to his closed guard and prevents Knize from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knize trying to control the position from guard on top but Finch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finch wants to sweep here but Knize controlling him for the moment.
Finch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Knize trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Knize manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Finch on his heels. He'll look to pass Finch's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Finch keeping moving, preventing Knize from controlling successfully. #T3#
Finch controlling the position.
Finch keeping moving, preventing Knize from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knize throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
#CL#
Finch moves into range and clinches up with Knize.#TD#
Finch has picked Knize up - he's going for a ride! Finch dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Knize kicks off Finch and gets to his feet. #T4##TD2#
Knize closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Finch's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch being controlled here, momentarily.
Finch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knize is one step ahead there.
Knize trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom.
Knize scoring with punches to the head and body.
Knize trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Knize dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Knize swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Knize drives through and clinches with Finch against the cage.
#TD#
Finch jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Knize drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Finch dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Finch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Finch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Finch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knize's head.
Finch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Knize working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Finch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Knize is tightening it up a little... Finch has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Finch reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Finch taps out! Nice BJJ there by Knize!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Petr Knize!
Petr Knize made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Doido has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Doido escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Finch moves into range and clinches up with Doido.
Finch wants a takedown.
Finch keeps control of Doido as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Finch manages to pull guard.
Finch pulls Doido in to control the position.
Finch looking for a sweep. Not yet Finch, not yet.
Doido wants to control from the top but Finch keeps moving.
Doido must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Doido looking to sit in guard and control but Finch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finch preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Finch working away.
Finch sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Doido is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Doido manages to work his way to half guard, despite Finch's best efforts.#T1#
Finch controlling the action here.#SUB#
Finch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Doido sees it coming and defends easily.
Finch thows a huge punch but Doido dodges it nicely.
Finch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Finch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Finch connects with a nice short shot to Doido's temple.
Doido wants to improve his position but Finch is controlling well.
#SUB#
Finch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Doido really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Finch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Doido on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Finch working Doido over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Doido manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Finch distracts Doido with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Doido looking to control.
Finch postures up and lands a big shot to Doido's brow.
Finch throws a big elbow that misses.
Finch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Doido wants to stand up but Finch is controlling him. #T3#
Finch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Finch connects with a couple of short punches.
Finch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Finch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Finch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Finch landing with the ground and pound.
Finch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Finch seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Doido escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Finch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Doido throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Doido looks winded!
Finch is in close to Doido's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Finch postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Doido is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Finch, into his guard. #REVB#
Finch keeping moving, preventing Doido from controlling successfully.
Finch has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doido looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Finch 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##CL#
Finch rushes Doido and presses him up against the cage.
Doido stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Finch is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Doido to keep the fight standing.
Finch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Doido gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Doido lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Doido is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Finch has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Finch.
Finch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Finch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doido's guard. #REVR##T1#
Finch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Finch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Doido tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Finch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Finch postures up.
Finch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Doido escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Doido is breathing heavily.
Finch landing with the ground and pound.
Doido is trying to control the position but Finch postures up.
Finch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Finch drops back looking for a leg! Doido is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Doido manages to kick Finch off! Finch jumps back into Doido's guard. #T2#
Finch lands a couple of elbows.
Finch passes into half guard. #SUB#
Finch 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.
Finch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Finch working over Doido with some ground and pound. Doido looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Finch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Finch 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.
Finch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Finch passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Doido! #SUB#
Finch looking to secure an arm triangle but Doido defends it well. #SUB#
Finch working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Finch scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB#
Finch has hold of Doido's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Doido manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Finch landing strikes from the mount and Doido is in trouble! #T4#
Finch tries to control but Doido wriggling away.
Finch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doido can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Finch is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Doido has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Finch looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Finch cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Finch raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Doido's face.
Finch looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Finch looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Finch content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Finch dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Doido throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Finch was covering up waiting for the punch and Doido finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Finch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doido's guard. #REVR#
Doido preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Doido has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Finch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Finch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Finch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doido's head.
Doido is trying to control the position but Finch postures up.
Doido takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Finch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Finch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Finch looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Finch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Finch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Finch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doido's head.#SUB2#
Doido has his foot on Finch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finch works his way back into a safe position though.
Finch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Finch lands a couple of digs.
Finch wants to get up but he can't break Doido's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Finch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doido's head.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Finch controlling from the top position.
Finch scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Finch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Finch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Finch seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Finch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Finch pushes down on Doido's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Finch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lawrence Finch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Doido is looking to control Finch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doido avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Finch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Doido defends it well.
Finch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Finch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Finch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Finch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Finch stops Doido from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Finch lands strikes from half guard.
Finch slips a nice elbow through Doido's hands, connecting with Doido's forehead.
Finch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Finch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Finch not doing much here.
Finch working over Doido with some ground and pound. Doido looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Finch drops an elbow to the side of Doido's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Finch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Finch is looking to advance position but Doido won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lawrence Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Finch, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lawrence Finch!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Finch.#TD#
Finch works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Jones has control of Finch's left arm, preventing Finch from doing any damage.
Finch looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Finch controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Finch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Finch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Finch keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones stays in close to Finch's body and controls the position.
Jones prevents Finch from getting back to his feet.
Jones wants to control from the top but Finch keeps moving.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom.
Finch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones stays in close to Finch's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Jones rushes Finch and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Finch ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Finch no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Finch wants to sweep but no luck.
Finch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Finch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Finch is looking to stand back up but Jones counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Finch.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like Jones 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones is looking to advance position but Finch won't allow it. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Finch defends it.
Finch scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jones manages to mount him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones with good strikes from the mount here!
Jones tries to control but Finch wriggling away.
Finch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Finch to the ground. Jones is now in Finch's guard.
Finch wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones 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.
Jones is working Finch over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Finch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finch controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Finch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Finch.#T1#
Jones wants to control from the top but Finch keeps moving.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Finch being controlled here, momentarily.
Finch controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Finch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Jones prevents Finch from getting a body triangle.
Pete Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Finch doesn't have the hooks in and Jones manages to turn into his guard.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Finch is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Finch is trying to get back to his feet.
Finch being controlled for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Jones has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Finch!#SUB2#
Finch tries to buck Jones off so he can stand up but Jones has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Finch falls backwards, slamming Jones to the mat but Jones holds on tight! Finch is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pete Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Finch clinches.
Boy looks winded!
Finch fails to pull guard.
Finch is trying to drag Boy to the mat but Boy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Finch pulls guard effortlessly. #ES#
Finch scrambles and gets back to his feet.
No joy there for Boy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Finch gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Finch has clasped his hands together around Boy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Finch has an Americana. Boy didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Finch is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Finch hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lawrence Finch!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Finch fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Alexsej fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Finch to the ground. Alexsej is now in Finch's guard.
Finch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alexsej is controlling him.
Alexsej would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Finch wants to sweep but no luck.
Finch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Finch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Finch wants to work for an arm triangle but Alexsej is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alexsej is trying to maintain the position but Finch is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Finch is keen to just control but Alexsej is a slippery customer.
Finch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Finch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Finch 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.
Finch is trying to control the action in half guard but Alexsej is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Finch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Finch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Finch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Finch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Finch is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Alexsej has hold of Finch's hands but Finch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alexsej is trying to maintain the position but Finch is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Finch is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Alexsej still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Alexsej has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexsej postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Alexsej misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Finch 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.
Finch is trying to improve his position.
Finch is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3##SUB2#
Alexsej is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Finch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Finch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Finch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alexsej wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Finch manages to get back to half guard.
Finch wants to control but Alexsej is keeping busy.
Finch controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Finch is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU2#
Alexsej decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Alexsej gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Alexsej has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Finch is trying to keep an underhook but Alexsej manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Alexsej is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Finch is just riding it out for now. Alexsej eventually gives up the hold.
Alexsej tries to stand but can't do so whilst Finch controls his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finch is concentrating on defense, preventing Alexsej from advancing position.
Alexsej prevents Finch from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Alexsej will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Finch moves into the clinch.
Finch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alexsej prevents it.
Finch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alexsej walks away with a smile on his face. Finch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Finch tries to clinch up but Alexsej circles away and keeps his distance.
Finch tries to clinch but Alexsej moves out of range.
Finch doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexsej circles away.
#TD2#
Alexsej is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Finch's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch is trying to get back to full guard.
Finch tries to kick Alexsej off but Alexsej keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Finch trying to control but Alexsej postures up.
Finch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Finch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexsej.
Finch is trying to keep Alexsej in close.
#SU2#
Alexsej decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Alexsej clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Alexsej gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Finch kicks off Alexsej and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Alexsej closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch keeping control of the position.
Alexsej throwing shots but Finch is blocking nicely.
Alexsej not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Alexsej seems to be working for a kimura but Finch defends the submission attempt.
Finch gets back to full guard.
#SU2#
Alexsej gets to his feet. Finch looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Finch tries to clinch but Alexsej moves out of range.
Alexsej slaps away a takedown attempt from Finch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lawrence Finch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL2#
Alexsej gets a clinch.
Alexsej prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Alexsej ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alexsej no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Finch trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexsej is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Alexsej throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Finch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Finch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Finch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Finch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Alexsej working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Finch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Finch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Finch wants to control from the top but Alexsej keeps moving.
Finch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alexsej keeping moving, preventing Finch from controlling successfully.
Finch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexsej keeping moving, preventing Finch from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Finch has gone for a leg lock! Alexsej slips out almost immediately though and dives into Finch's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Alexsej showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Finch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Finch with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Alexsej moves into the clinch.#TD#
Finch has clasped his hands together around Alexsej's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Finch taking a break here but Alexsej is having none of it and regains half guard.
Finch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alexsej wants to control but Finch is keeping busy.
Finch is looking to stall here but Alexsej recovers full guard.
Finch wants to control from the top but Alexsej keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexsej is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Finch trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexsej is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Alexsej looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexsej, not yet.
Finch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Finch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Finch has gone for a leg lock! Alexsej slips out almost immediately though and dives into Finch's guard.#REVB#
Finch trying to keep a closed guard but Alexsej is proving a slippery customer.
Finch pulls Alexsej in close to prevent any damage.
Finch is looking to stand up but Alexsej isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexsej stands and throws Finch's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2##SU2#
Alexsej stands up. #CL2#
Alexsej gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Finch ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Finch no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Alexsej decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Finch, up you get! #TD#
Finch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alexsej wants to improve his position but Finch is controlling well.
Finch thows a huge punch but Alexsej dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Finch working over Alexsej with some ground and pound. Alexsej looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Finch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alexsej manages to get to full guard.
Michael Alexsej has got the better of the ground game so far.
Finch stands and throws Alexsej's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alexsej manages to work his way to half guard, despite Finch's best efforts.#SUB#
Finch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Finch slips a nice elbow through Alexsej's hands, connecting with Alexsej's forehead.#T4#
Alexsej wants to get back to his feet.
Finch controlling the action here.
Finch working the head and body with strikes.
Finch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Finch is looking to take a break and control but Alexsej is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Finch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alexsej tries to get to full guard but Finch has control of the leg.
Lawrence Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Alexsej is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Alexsej actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Alexsej.
Well Alexsej 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Alexsej!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Dessitale looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Finch!
Dessitale throws a strike aimed at the side of Finch's head but Finch avoids it well.#SU2#
Dessitale has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Dessitale closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Finch's guard.
Dessitale trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom.
Dessitale is stalling in the full guard.
Finch looking for a sweep. Not yet Finch, not yet.
Dessitale prevents Finch from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Finch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Dessitale bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finch tries to buck Dessitale off but Dessitale is having none of it.
Finch is working hard here to advance position.
Finch is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dessitale has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Finch can't do much from the bottom here.
Finch holding on.#T2#
Finch tries to bench press Dessitale off him but Dessitale keeps the position.
Finch managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dessitale.
#SUB2#
Dessitale is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Finch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dessitale tries to advance to mount but can't.
Finch keeping his opponent close.
Finch can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Finch is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Finch is trying to control Dessitale's posture but Dessitale avoids it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dessitale throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Dessitale tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Finch is trying to escape the position but Dessitale is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Dessitale gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
Finch postures up and lands a big shot to Dessitale's brow.
Finch scoring with some ground and pound.
Finch content to stall in guard here.
Dessitale is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dessitale looking to control.
Finch throwing strikes from guard but Dessitale blocks nicely.
Finch wants to control from the top but Dessitale keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dessitale is looking for a triangle but Finch pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dessitale managing to control the position.
Finch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorraga Dessitale dominated that round.
That's time! Finch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Dessitale rushes Finch and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Finch has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dessitale uses from the top position.
Finch wants to get back to his feet but Dessitale is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Finch is trying to keep Dessitale in close.
Dessitale looking to pass the guard.
Finch looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dessitale trying to control from the bottom.
Finch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dessitale keeps working.
Dessitale trying to control but Finch postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Finch seems to be looking for submissions.
Finch is stalling here. Dessitale is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Finch seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dessitale has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Finch sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Finch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dessitale stalling.
Dessitale is thwarting Finch's attempts to control the position.
Finch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dessitale stops Finch from getting back to his feet.
Finch trying to control here.
#T2#
Finch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dessitale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dessitale is thwarting Finch's attempts to control the position.
Finch tries to roll over but Dessitale keeps him under control.
Gorraga Dessitale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dessitale is pressing down on Finch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Finch is holding on for now.
Finch is looking to control Dessitale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Finch avoid being mounted?#T3#
Finch is trying to stand back up but Dessitale is controlling him
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Finch is looking to clinch.
Finch tries to clinch but Dessitale moves out of range. #TD2#
Dessitale scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Finch is trying to stand back up but Dessitale is controlling him
Finch is concentrating on defense, preventing Dessitale from advancing position.
Dessitale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dessitale prevents Finch from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Well, if Dessitale is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dessitale is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dessitale sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dessitale circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorraga Dessitale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Dessitale fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Finch sprawls well initially but Dessitale persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dessitale looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Finch is doing well to control the position and prevent Dessitale from advancing to side control.
Finch works his way to full guard. Good work.
Finch wants to stand up but Dessitale is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch looking to control.
Dessitale wants to control from the top but Finch keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Finch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dessitale's guard. #REVR##T1#
Finch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Finch trying to control but Dessitale is working from the bottom.
Dessitale is controlling Finch's posture.
Finch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Finch controls from within his opponent's guard.
Finch tries to stand but Dessitale is controlling from the bottom.
Finch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Finch trying to control the position from guard on top but Dessitale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finch chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Finch with a nice head shot there.#ES2#
Dessitale scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Finch tries to clinch but Dessitale moves out of range.
Lawrence Finch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finch blocks a head kick by Dessitale.
Dessitale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Dessitale decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dessitale is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Finch keeping hold of Dessitale's head, controlling as best he can.
Dessitale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3##SUB2#
Dessitale seems to be looking for submissions.
#ES#
Finch manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dessitale keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Finch breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Finch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dessitale, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Finch has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dessitale uses from the top position.
Finch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Finch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Finch's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Finch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Finch works over Dessitale with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Finch trying to control but Dessitale is working from the bottom.
Finch stands up over Dessitale, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Finch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Finch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dessitale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finch trying to control but Dessitale is working from the bottom.
Finch lands a couple of digs.
Dessitale keeping moving, preventing Finch from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dessitale controls Finch momentarily but Finch frees himself.
Lawrence Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gorraga Dessitale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Finch distracts Dessitale with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lawrence Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dessitale has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorraga Dessitale!
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