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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Finlay instigates a clinch. #BC#
Finlay manages to break the clinch.
Finlay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scoltz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Scoltz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scoltz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Trace Finlay has been cut.#TD2#
Scoltz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Finlay did well to prevent Scoltz getting side control.
Finlay wants to get back to full guard.
Finlay really is a fat lump.#SUB2#
Scoltz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Finlay wants to control but Scoltz is keeping busy.
#SU2#
Scoltz stands up and beckons Finlay to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Scoltz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1##SU2#
Scoltz escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Scoltz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Finlay is trying to stall.
Scoltz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Scoltz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Finlay is defending well for now.
Finlay tries for a takedown. No joy.
Finlay is trying to maintain a safe position but Scoltz gets an underhook and turns Finlay into the cage.
Finlay struggles to land a body shot inside as Scoltz controls his hands.
#T2#
Finlay lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Finlay manages to pull guard.
#SU2#
Scoltz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Finlay darts in looking for a takedown but Scoltz gets double underhooks and turns Finlay into the cage.
Finlay throws a lazy body kick
and Scoltz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Scoltz moves into the clinch.
Finlay is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Finlay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scoltz's efforts to push away.
Scoltz stops a takedown attempt from Finlay.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trace Finlay. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Scoltz successfully pulls guard.
#T3#
Scoltz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Finlay wants to stand but Scoltz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Finlay looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Scoltz keeping moving, preventing Finlay from controlling successfully.
Finlay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Finlay wants to stand but Scoltz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Finlay trying to control but Scoltz is working from the bottom.
Scoltz pulls Finlay in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Scoltz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Scoltz managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Finlay blocks a head kick by Scoltz.
Finlay throws a solid leg kick but Scoltz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Finlay.
Sloppy strikes from Finlay. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Scoltz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Finlay is looking for a takedown.
Scoltz is trying to break free.
Finlay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Scoltz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scoltz being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Finlay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Scoltz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trace Finlay's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Scoltz forces Finlay back against the cage and clinches.
Scoltz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Finlay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Scoltz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Scoltz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Scoltz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Scoltz takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlay tries to score a body lock takedown but Scoltz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Finlay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scoltz.
Finlay tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Scoltz smiles and moves away.
Finlay fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trace Finlay. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2#
Scoltz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Finlay's guard.
Scoltz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Finlay keeping full guard, as Scoltz tries to pass.
Finlay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Finlay keeping full guard, as Scoltz tries to pass. #SUB#
Scoltz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU2#
Scoltz gets to his feet. Finlay looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Scoltz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Finlay on his heels. He'll look to pass Finlay's guard now, I'm sure.
Scoltz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Scoltz is looking to work some ground and pound but Finlay has wrist control.#T3##SUB2#
Scoltz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Finlay dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Finlay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Finlay would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Finlay scoring with punches to the head and body.
Scoltz keeping moving, preventing Finlay from controlling successfully.
Finlay postures up.
Finlay stopping the sweep attempt from Scoltz.
Finlay wants to stand but Scoltz has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Scoltz working for a triangle but Finlay defends it easily.
Scoltz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Finlay controls the pace.
Finlay wants to control from the top but Scoltz keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Finlay throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scoltz misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Scoltz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trace Finlay's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Finlay shoots in for a double leg but Scoltz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Scoltz unleashes a big counter combination but Finlay bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Scoltz throws a head kick but Finlay moves out of range.
Scoltz tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Scoltz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Finlay holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Finlay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Scoltz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlay regains full guard. Nicely done.
Finlay trying to control the position here.
Finlay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Scoltz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scoltz 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Finlay controls Scoltz momentarily but Scoltz frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Scoltz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Finlay quickly recovers to half guard.
Scoltz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Scoltz works his way into side control. #T2#
Scoltz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Finlay wants to get back to his feet but Scoltz drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scoltz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Finlay is looking to regain half guard here but Scoltz keeps moving and retains side control.
Scoltz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Finlay sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Scoltz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Finlay is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ryan Scoltz has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Scoltz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Finlay knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Finlay tries to bench press Scoltz off him but Scoltz keeps the position. #SUB2#
Scoltz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Finlay, who protects the arm well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Scoltz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Finlay.#CL2#
Scoltz clinches. #TD2#
Scoltz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Finlay regains guard immediately.
Scoltz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Scoltz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Finlay, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Scoltz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scoltz 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Scoltz!
Trace Finlay was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm young for this sport, I'm gonna go back to the gym and get in good shape before I get back in the cage!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Finlay takes a step back to recover.
Finlay really is a fat lump.
A shot to the liver by Holmes. Beautiful body shot.
Finlay is breathing heavily.
Holmes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Finlay takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Trace Finlay has been cut.
Holmes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finlay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Finlay.
Holmes scores with a shot to the body.
Holmes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Holmes scores with a hook to the body. Finlay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
A head kick lands from Holmes that sends Finlay to the canvas. Finlay tries to scramble back to his feet but Holmes brings him back down into side control.
Finlay can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Holmes decides to stand back up. Holmes steps back and let's Finlay get back to his feet.
Holmes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Holmes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Holmes throws a quick head kick that knocks Finlay silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Holmes is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jack Holmes!
The defeated Trace Finlay had this to say: 'I'm young for this sport, I'm gonna go back to the gym and get in good shape before I get back in the cage!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Finlay moves into the clinch.
Holmes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holmes is looking to break free of the clinch but Finlay has double underhooks.
Holmes is trying to break the clinch but Finlay is controlling him.
Finlay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holmes's efforts to push away.
Holmes is trying to force a seperation but Finlay has the dominant position.
Holmes can't break the clinch.
Holmes can't break the clinch.
Holmes is trying to break free.#TD2#
Finlay turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Finlay manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finlay taking a breather here. #SU2#
Finlay decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes lands a head kick. Finlay smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Holmes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finlay walks into a jab.
Finlay takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Holmes works over Finlay's head and body with a nice combination.
Holmes dodges the punch combination from Finlay.
Holmes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finlay has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jack Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Holmes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Holmes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Finlay manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Holmes on his heels. He'll look to pass Holmes's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Holmes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Finlay off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes lands with a cross.
Jack Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Finlay closes the distance and clinches.
Finlay scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Finlay works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Holmes manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Finlay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holmes's efforts to push away.
Finlay lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Holmes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Finlay has Holmes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Finlay pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Holmes tumbling to the mat - Finlay dives into Holmes's guard.
Finlay throws a big elbow that misses.
Finlay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Finlay scoring with punches to the head and body.
Finlay prevents Holmes from getting back to his feet.
Finlay throwing strikes but missing.
Finlay landing some decent shots from guard.
Finlay content to stall in guard here.
Finlay prevents Holmes from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Holmes has momentary wrist control but Finlay slips an elbow through the middle.
Finlay works over Holmes with some ground and pound from guard.
Holmes wants to stand up but Finlay is controlling him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Finlay's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Holmes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Finlay content to stall in guard here.
Holmes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Finlay is controlling him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Finlay postures up in Holmes's guard and throws a big left but Holmes blocks it.
Holmes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Finlay closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Holmes wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Finlay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Finlay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holmes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holmes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finlay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Finlay gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Finlay should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Holmes is trying to break the clinch but Finlay is controlling him.#TD2#
Finlay works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Finlay stops Holmes from standing up.
Finlay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Finlay landing some decent shots from guard.
Finlay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Finlay with a nice head shot there.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Finlay from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finlay throwing strikes but missing.
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 Jack Holmes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Finlay has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Finlay has picked Holmes up - he's going for a ride! Finlay dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Holmes has one foot on Finlay's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Finlay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Holmes lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Finlay darts in and clinches Holmes up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Finlay manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Holmes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Holmes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Finlay on the side of the head.
Holmes lands with a nice body punch.
Holmes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Finlay in his tracks. #CL2#
Finlay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holmes, pushing him back against the cage.
Holmes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holmes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Finlay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holmes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Holmes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Finlay has Holmes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Holmes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Holmes is looking to break free of the clinch but Finlay has double underhooks.
Holmes tries to circle away but Finlay has him pinned against the cage.
Finlay leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Finlay jumps guard.
Holmes wants to stand and escape but instead Finlay has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##ES#
Holmes kicks Finlay off and gets to his feet.
Holmes misses with a wild body shot.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Finlay avoids them all with ease.
Holmes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Finlay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes is pushing Finlay's head away, looking to escape. Finlay manages to hold on to the position though.#T2##SU2#
Finlay stands up and beckons Holmes to his feet.
Holmes throws a nice looking combination but Finlay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Finlay has eaten all the pies!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Finlay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holmes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Finlay scrambles back to his feet.
Holmes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Finlay throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holmes was covering up waiting for the punch and Finlay finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Holmes wriggles free and stands up.
Finlay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holmes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Finlay.
Jack Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trace Finlay.#CL2#
Finlay gets a clinch.
Finlay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Finlay landing knees to the body.
#TD2#
Finlay pulls guard. #T3#
Finlay has a closed guard, preventing Holmes from standing up.
Finlay striking off his back but it's not causing Holmes any problems.
Finlay working a defensive guard here.
#SU#
Holmes stands up and waves to Finlay to follow him.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Finlay moves out of range easily.
Holmes avoids the head kick by Finlay.
#CL2#
Finlay darts in and clinches Holmes up against the cage.
Trace Finlay seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Holmes working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Finlay has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Holmes uses from the top position.
Holmes is fighting to break Finlay's control of his arms but Finlay is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Holmes wanted to stand there but Finlay had control of the position.
Holmes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Finlay controlling the position.#ES2#
Finlay is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Holmes presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Finlay successfully pulls guard.
Holmes is looking to stand up but Finlay won't let him. #SU#
Holmes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Holmes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Holmes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holmes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Finlay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Finlay shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Holmes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holmes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Finlay controls the pace.
Finlay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Holmes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Finlay manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Holmes on his heels. He'll look to pass Holmes's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Holmes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Holmes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Finlay works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SU2#
Finlay decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Holmes, up you get!
Holmes lands a nice shot to the body.
Finlay fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Holmes.
Finlay takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Holmes works Finlay's body with a nice hook.
Holmes scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holmes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1##CL2#
Finlay darts in and clinches Holmes up against the cage.#TD2#
Finlay gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Holmes is refusing to be controlled, as Finlay sits in half guard.
Finlay tries to stand and escape but Holmes is controlling the position.
Finlay stops Holmes from getting back to his feet.
Finlay sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Finlay is trying to control the action in half guard but Holmes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Holmes manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
Finlay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Holmes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Holmes works Finlay's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Finlay holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Finlay breaks the clinch.
Holmes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finlay moves away.
Finlay tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Finlay moves out of range. #TD2#
Finlay changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holmes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Holmes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Finlay asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Finlay slows the pace down. #SU2#
Finlay decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Finlay throws a series of punches but Holmes avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Finlay dives in and grabs Holmes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holmes pushes down on Finlay's head and hops out.
Finlay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Finlay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finlay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A lazy left from Holmes finds it's target.#CL2#
Finlay has closed the distance and engaged Holmes in a clinch.
Holmes tries to circle away but Finlay has him pinned against the cage.
Finlay has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holmes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jack Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trace Finlay.
Finlay tries to work over Holmes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holmes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holmes working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Finlay manages to break the clinch.
Holmes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Finlay takes a step back to recover.
Holmes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T4##CL2#
Finlay pushes Holmes up against the cage in a clinch.
Holmes wants to get back to striking at distance but Finlay won't allow it.
#BC2#
Finlay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finlay fails with the takedown.
Jack Holmes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Finlay walks into a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holmes. That's going to slow Finlay down.
Finlay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holmes tests Finlay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holmes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Trace Finlay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holmes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Finlay looks to land a combination but Holmes avoids it well.
Holmes throws a counter high kick but Finlay was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
Finlay pushes Holmes up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Holmes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holmes, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Holmes!
The defeated Trace Finlay had this to say: 'I'm young for this sport, I'm gonna go back to the gym and get in good shape before I get back in the cage!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Finlay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Gayle has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Finlay regains guard immediately. #ES#
Finlay pushes Gayle off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Finlay. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Finlay moves into the clinch.#BC#
Finlay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Gayle has closed the distance and engaged Finlay in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finlay slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Finlay successfully pulls guard.
#ES#
Finlay has his feet on Gayle's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Finlay bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gayle looks winded!#CL2#
Gayle darts in and clinches Finlay up against the cage.
Finlay drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gayle pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1#
Finlay lands a head kick!
Finlay misses with a kick to the body.
Finlay throws a sloppy head kick and Gayle moves out of range easily. #TD#
Finlay shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gayle manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gayle is trying to control the position but Finlay postures up.
Finlay's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Finlay has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Finlay stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2##TD2#
Gayle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Finlay's guard.#ES#
Finlay kicks Gayle off and gets to his feet.
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!#CL2#
Gayle has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Finlay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finlay lands a front kick.#TD#
Finlay fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gayle to the ground. Finlay is now in Gayle's guard.
Finlay sitting in guard here, content to control.
Our spies down at at Cozad The Island inform us that Gayle has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Finlay with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Finlay sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Finlay looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Finlay.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Finlay fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gayle sprawls well initially but Finlay persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T4##SU#
Finlay decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Finlay gets a double leg takedown into Gayle's guard.
Finlay's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Finlay keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gayle's head.#SUB#
Finlay drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Finlay as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Gayle screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Finlay! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Trace Finlay!
Post fight, Trace Finlay took to the microphone: 'Hey man, I just wiped out one of your top guys. I'm ready for somebody that is actually good. LETS GO !!!'. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 17
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boovaine.
Finlay shoots in for a takedown but Boovaine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boovaine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Trace Finlay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finlay steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Boovaine. That one must have hurt.
Finlay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boovaine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boovaine feints and then cracks Finlay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finlay down.
Finlay moves to clinch but Boovaine breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Finlay is breathing heavily.
Nice body kick from Boovaine.
Boovaine lands a high kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Trace Finlay has been cut.
A good leg kick by Boovaine.
Finlay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boovaine. Boovaine obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boovaine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boovaine throws a front kick that sends Finlay stumbling back into the cage.
Finlay really is a fat lump.
Finlay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boovaine. Boovaine obviously looking to wear him down.
Boovaine keeps Finlay at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Boovaine connects with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Boovaine.
Boovaine feints and then cracks Finlay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finlay down.
Boovaine thumps Finlay with a low kick.
Finlay takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Boovaine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boovaine scores with a nice body kick.
Boovaine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finlay. That did some damage!
Boovaine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boovaine lets loose with a powerful body kick. Finlay will feel that in the morning.
Boovaine scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Boovaine has closed the distance and engaged Finlay in a clinch.
Boovaine lands an elbow just above Finlay 's eye.
Boovaine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Finlay is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Boovaine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Boovaine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boovaine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finlay has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Finlay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boovaine.
Boovaine with a nice calf kick.
Boovaine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boovaine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boovaine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#KD2#
Boovaine lands a big head kick that sends Finlay tumbling to the mat! Boovaine takes a step backwards and waves Finlay back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Finlay is rocked!
A nice leg kick lands there from Boovaine.
Finlay wants to stay close but Boovaine steps back to make room for something. Finlay seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Boovaine and Finlay drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Troll Boovaine!
Trace Finlay spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm very young in this sport, I'm gonna go back to the gym and get in good physical and mental shape before I get back in the octagon.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finlay throws a series of strikes that have Anderson backpedaling.
Finlay throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.
Finlay looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD#
Anderson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Finlay to the ground. Anderson is now in Finlay's guard.#ES2#
Finlay wriggles free and stands up.
Anderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Trace Finlay has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Finlay gets a double leg takedown into Anderson's guard.#ES#
Anderson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Finlay off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Finlay fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Finlay gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Finlay fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Finlay clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Finlay tries to land a knee to the head but Anderson blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Finlay breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Finlay looks winded!
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Finlay looking to control.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson pushing down on Finlay's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Finlay is working away.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2##SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Finlay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily. #SU#
Anderson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Finlay tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A punch combination from Finlay misses. #TD#
Finlay gets caught napping as Anderson dives in and scores a takedown. Finlay manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anderson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Finlay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Anderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Finlay looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Finlay looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Finlay! #REVB#
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Finlay drags him back down.#SUB2#
Finlay goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anderson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Finlay's guard! Nice work there by Anderson!
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finlay works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU#
Anderson stands up and waves to Finlay to follow him. #T4##TD#
Finlay gets caught flat footed, as Anderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Finlay wants to control the position but Anderson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Finlay is having none of it.
Finlay on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Anderson is controlling the pace.
Finlay is not content to let Anderson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trace Finlay's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Anderson.
Finlay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anderson defends it nicely.
Mathew Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Finlay gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Anderson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mathew Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Finlay looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Finlay keeps moving.
Finlay is breathing heavily.#T1##SU#
Anderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Finlay fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Finlay manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Anderson drives through with a takedown into Finlay's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Anderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Finlay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.#T2##SU#
Anderson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Anderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Finlay's guard.
Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU#
Anderson gets to his feet. Finlay looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mathew Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Anderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Finlay!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finlay keeps working. #T3#
Anderson throws an elbow but Finlay slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Anderson tries for a kimura but Finlay is defending well.
Anderson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Finlay manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Finlay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Finlay is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.
Anderson gets back to full guard.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finlay can do to turn this around?#ES#
Anderson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Finlay presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Finlay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Anderson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Finlay can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.#SUB#
Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Finlay is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Finlay manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Finlay's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trace Finlay's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Finlay attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Anderson misses its target.
Anderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD#
Anderson drives through with a takedown into Finlay's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Finlay looking to control.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Finlay looking for a sweep. Not yet Finlay, not yet.
Anderson postures up in Finlay's guard and throws a big left but Finlay blocks it.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Finlay is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson trying to control but Finlay is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Finlay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Finlay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Finlay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anderson content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Finlay avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finlay. That did some damage!
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but Finlay is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Finlay tries to sprawl but Anderson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Anderson slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Anderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Finlay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Finlay wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Finlay is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Finlay wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
#T3#
Anderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Finlay's head.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finlay is looking to get back to is feet but Anderson passes into side control.
Finlay tries to bench press Anderson off him but Anderson keeps the position. #SUB#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anderson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Finlay is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Finlay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson working the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Anderson!
An intense looking Mathew Anderson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'As usual, i went in there and turned off the switch. Lights out! '.
Trace Finlay spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm very young in this sport, I'm gonna go back to the gym and get in good physical and mental shape before I get back in the octagon.'. |
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