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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torhte Finlayson (ranked 59 p4p, 649 weight class) and Archie Laird (ranked 11 p4p, 96 weight class). Finlayson comes to the cage accompanied by Scotland the Brave, Black Bear. The key to victory for Torhte Finlayson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Torhte Finlayson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Archie Laird!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finlayson jabs Laird to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Finlayson misses.
Laird misses with a hook
and Finlayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laird looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Finlayson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Archie Laird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laird has his takedown stuffed
and Finlayson counters with a stiff right hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Finlayson enables Laird to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Finlayson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Laird 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.
Laird trying to control the position from guard on top but Finlayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laird advances to half guard.
Finlayson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Laird is taking a breather. Finlayson 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Laird has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Laird is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Finlayson is desperately trying to improve his position but Laird has a good base and remains in mount.
Laird controlling the position easily from mount.
Finlayson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Finlayson tries to get out of the position.
Finlayson doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Laird looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laird misses with some ground and pound and Finlayson recovers position to half guard.
Laird lands with a punch from half guard.
Finlayson is refusing to be controlled, as Laird sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laird missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Finlayson is refusing to be controlled, as Laird sits in half guard.
Finlayson is trying to get back to full guard.
Laird is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Finlayson!
Laird has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laird punching from mount but Finlayson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Finlayson tries to hold on but Laird pushes him away.
Laird throws a sloppy strike and Finlayson uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Finlayson has ended up in Laird's guard.
Finlayson preventing the sweep.
Laird working a defensive guard here.
Finlayson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Laird has an active guard here but Finlayson has managed to pass into half guard.
Laird trying to control here.
Finlayson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Finlayson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laird on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laird wants to get back to full guard but Finlayson has passed into side control.
Laird tries to improve position but can't.
Finlayson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Laird's shoulder. That is not cool.
Finlayson gets to mount! Laird was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Laird working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finlayson wants to control but instead Laird manages to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Archie Laird will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Laird shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Laird was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Archie Laird has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laird is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Finlayson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Laird throws an elbow but Finlayson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Laird is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Finlayson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Laird trying to control the action but Finlayson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laird throwing strikes but Finlayson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Laird is not content to let Finlayson control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laird tries to bench press Finlayson off him but Finlayson keeps the position.
Laird is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Finlayson is looking to stall here but Laird recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Laird looking to control.
Laird looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laird is on top in guard.
Laird wants to control from the top but Finlayson keeps moving.
Laird throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finlayson wants to improve his position but instead Laird has moved into half guard.
Laird is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Laird 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.
Finlayson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Laird.
Laird trying to control the position from guard on top but Finlayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finlayson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laird.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Laird keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Finlayson's head.
Laird wants to control from the top but Finlayson keeps moving.
Laird wants to pass the guard but Finlayson is keeping the position.
Finlayson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laird manages to get himself to full guard.
Finlayson wants to control from the top but Laird keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laird controls Finlayson momentarily but Finlayson frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Laird showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Laird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finlayson throws out the jab.
Laird darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Laird controlling the action here.
Laird sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Finlayson defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laird trying to control the action but Finlayson is working from the bottom.
Laird throws a strike but Finlayson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laird stands up over Finlayson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Laird throws a big right hand that misses.
Laird passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Laird with the ground and pound but Finlayson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Laird scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Finlayson is trying to get back to full guard.
Laird seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Laird throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Finlayson to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laird cracks Finlayson with a solid left hand.
Laird trying to control but Finlayson is working from the bottom.
Laird trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Finlayson keeping moving, preventing Laird from controlling successfully.
Laird 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.
Laird trying to control the position from guard on top but Finlayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laird has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laird seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laird shoots in for a double leg but Finlayson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Finlayson lands a glancing blow to the side of Laird's head.
Laird moves forwards but Finlayson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laird shoots in and bounces Finlayson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Finlayson keeping moving, preventing Laird from controlling successfully.
Laird trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laird throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finlayson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Laird scoring with punches to the head and body.
Laird trying to control the position from guard on top but Finlayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laird forces his way into half guard.
Laird is nestled in close to Finlayson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Finlayson keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laird sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Finlayson defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Laird really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Finlayson lands the left hand.
Laird shoots and misses
and Finlayson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finlayson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laird sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laird ducks under a wild hook from Finlayson.
Laird has managed to clinch.
Finlayson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Finlayson prevents a body shot from Laird.
Finlayson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finlayson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Finlayson blocks the elbow strike.
Finlayson lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Finlayson gets underhooks to prevent Laird's takedown attempt.
Finlayson presses Laird against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Laird blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laird blocks a body shot from Finlayson.
Laird tries to score a body lock takedown but Finlayson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Torhte Finlayson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Archie Laird.
Laird wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laird stalling in the clinch but Finlayson improves position.
Finlayson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laird.
Laird is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Finlayson lands with a right to the head.
Laird's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Finlayson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Finlayson lands with a right to the head.
Finlayson lands with a light punch inside.
Finlayson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laird backwards.
Finlayson lands an uppercut.
Finlayson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Finlayson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Finlayson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Finlayson.
Finlayson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Laird has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Finlayson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Finlayson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Finlayson.
A short uppercut from Finlayson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finlayson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laird backwards.
Laird is rocked!
Finlayson scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Finlayson.
A hook to the body from Finlayson.
Finlayson lands a right hand.
Finlayson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Laird is still on wobbly legs! Can Finlayson finish him?
Finlayson lands an uppercut.
Finlayson lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Finlayson.
Finlayson lands a big right hand that drops Laird! The killer instinct kicks in and Finlayson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Finlayson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torhte Finlayson!
Torhte Finlayson retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Torhte Finlayson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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