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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Finkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Connely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finkle comes to the cage accompanied by Traffic. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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252 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vadim Finkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Connely!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connely scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Connely passes to side control.
Finkle seems a little lost for a moment, as Connely dominates the positioning.
Finkle tries to bench press Connely off him but Connely keeps the position.
Finkle is being controlled here.
Finkle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finkle is trying to escape the position but Connely is controlling the position.
Finkle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Connely off and has taken his back!
Connely breaks Finkle's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Finkle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Connely is one step ahead there.
Connely is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Connely's guard.
Finkle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Connely has his hands on Finkle's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connely keeping full guard, as Finkle tries to pass.
Finkle stopping the sweep attempt from Connely.
Connely keeping full guard, as Finkle tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Connely wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Finkle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Connely manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Finkle is tying to control. Connely wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Finkle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Connely makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Connely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connely keeping moving, preventing Finkle from controlling successfully.
Connely looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finkle throws a strike but Connely rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Finkle wants to sweep here but Connely controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Connely content to stall in guard here.
Connely trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Finkle moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finkle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Connely sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Finkle scores with a four punch combination!
Finkle is looking to clinch but Connely is avoiding it.
Connely scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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 Vadim Finkle will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Connely cracks Finkle with an open hand slap.
Connely shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Finkle but Finkle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Connely showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finkle.
Connely throws a looping overhand right but Finkle ducks down to avoid it.
Finkle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Connely showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finkle.
Finkle misses with a takedown
and Connely cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Connely pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Connely throws a big shot that misses.
Connely keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Finkle.
Nice combo by Finkle! Oh, that's hurt him - Connely falls to the canvas and Finkle follows him into side control.
It looks like Dan Connely has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finkle stands up and beckons Connely to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkle moves away from the strike by Connely.
Connely is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Connely throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finkle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Finkle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Connely moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finkle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Finkle tries to bum rush Connely with a series of wild strikes but Connely uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Finkle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Connely looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Finkle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Finkle here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
You can see the frustration on Connely's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connely manages to get back to half guard.
Connely is not content to let Finkle control the position.
Connely regains full guard. Nicely done.
Finkle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finkle wants to control from the top but Connely keeps moving.
Finkle decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Connely, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkle has a takedown stuffed.
Vadim Finkle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finkle moves out of range of the strikes.
Connely shoots for a takedown but Finkle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Connely darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Finkle throws a jab when Connely was well out of range.
Finkle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Finkle throws a left and a right that both miss
so Connely counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Connely controls from within his opponent's guard.
Finkle working for submissions but it's allowed Connely to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connely takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Finkle is looking for a sweep. Connely is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dan Connely has got the better of the ground game so far.
Connely keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Connely trying to mount his opponent but Finkle defends it.
Finkle is looking to control Connely's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Finkle avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finkle wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Finkle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Connely's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Connely scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Connely swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Connely thuds his right hand into Finkle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vadim Finkle is winning the standup battle so far.
Connely scores with a jab. Finkle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big left from Connely misses.
A combination from Finkle does no damage.
Connely drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Finkle is not content to let Connely control the position.
Finkle is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkle is working hard here to advance position.
Connely grinds an elbow into Finkle's temple.
Finkle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Connely wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Connely landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Connely lands a few punches from side control.
Finkle is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Finkle taking punishment in the form of punches.
Finkle is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Connely's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connely working over Finkle with some ground and pound. Finkle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Connely frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Connely sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Finkle can't escape the position.
Connely avoids the attempt from Finkle to control.
Finkle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connely landing punches.
Connely looking to control and managing it successfully.
Connely with the ground and pound from mount.
Connely controlling the pace for now.
Connely trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vadim Finkle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connely sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Connely trying to control but Finkle is having none of it.
Dan Connely has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finkle wants to hold on but Connely pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Connely comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Finkle 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vadim Finkle!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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