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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richmond Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Spector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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148 lbs
24 - 14 - 1 |
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166 cm
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143 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richmond Finch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marc Spector!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch avoids the body shot from Spector.
Spector looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Finch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Finch tries to bum rush Spector with a series of wild strikes but Spector uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spector.
Finch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spector walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Finch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Finch connects with a high kick.
Finch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spector moves out of range as Finch throws a body kick.
Spector misses with a looping right.
Spector throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Finch checks the leg kick.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spector looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch throws a head kick that misses.
Finch's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Finch duly obliges.
Spector throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Finch throws a push kick but Spector slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spector steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
A lazy body kick from Spector
and Finch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finch scores with a hook to the body. Spector takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spector has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Finch.
Finch looks to land a combination but Spector avoids it well.
Finch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spector.
Spector misses with a looping left.
Spector swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spector cracks the inside of Finch's front leg.
Finch throws a leg kick but Spector moved away.
Spector doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spector works Finch's body with a nice hook.
Spector lands with an overhand left.
Finch is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been informed that Spector has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch misses with a left hand
and Spector counters with a straight right hand.
Spector ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marc Spector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spector throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spector throws a right hand that Finch ducks under and follows up with a left that Finch also avoids with ease.
Spector lands a glancing blow to the side of Finch's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spector looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spector looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Finch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Spector.
Spector lands a nice shot to the body.
Spector scores with a jab to the body.
Spector throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch throws a lazy body kick
and Spector counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finch blocks a head kick by Spector.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spector. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spector.
Spector misses with a kick to the body
and Finch counters with a slapping leg kick.
Spector does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Spector throws a body kick that misses.
Spector throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Spector slips a jab from Finch.
Spector lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spector throws a leg kick but Finch moved away.
Spector on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spector throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Spector takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Spector throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Spector throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Spector misses with a low kick.
Finch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spector.
Spector misses with a head kick.
Spector fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Finch checks it well.
Finch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spector.
It looked like Finch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spector looks for the body kick but Finch saw that one coming.
Spector takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Spector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spector misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spector misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Spector misses
and Finch counters with an outside leg kick.
Finch scores with a decent looking hook.
Finch throws a head kick that misses.
Spector buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spector pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spector avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spector misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spector looks to land a body kick but Finch moved away.
Spector scores with a jab. Finch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spector throws a leg kick that is checked
and Finch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spector thinking.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spector throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Spector lands with a kick to the ribs.
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marc Spector will probably get the nod.
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.
Finch lunges at Spector with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spector's hand.
Spector ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Spector throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finch moves away from the strike by Spector.
Finch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Finch finds it's way through Spector's defenses.
Spector loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
Spector looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spector throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Spector scores with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Spector.
Finch slips under a jab from Spector.
Spector cracks Finch with an open hand slap.
Spector chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Finch can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Spector is predictable there
and Finch counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Spector misses the target.
Spector throws a wild body kick that Finch sees coming a mile off.
Finch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marc Spector seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spector looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spector was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
Finch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spector throws a low kick but Finch avoids it.
Spector lands with a cross.
Spector keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Finch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spector is out of range and Finch settles back down.
Finch checks a leg kick nicely.
Finch gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Spector counters with an outside leg kick.
Finch lands a nice shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spector.
Spector swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spector. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finch thuds his right hand into Spector's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick misses from Spector.
Finch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Finch throws a body punch but Spector moves out of range.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spector counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Spector misses.
Spector throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Finch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Finch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Finch throws out a leg kick but Spector moves out of range and Finch only half commits.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Finch catches Spector right on the button with a cross.
Spector throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spector misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Finch avoids a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Finch finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Spector throws out a leg kick but Finch moves out of range and Spector only half commits.
A left lands for Finch.
Spector misses with an uppercut.
Spector blocks a head kick by Finch.
Spector misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spector jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Finch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Finch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spector tries a quick counter leg kick but Finch is wise to it.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Spector avoids the head kick by Finch.
Spector throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Finch has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spector throws a chopping leg kick but Finch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spector throws a leg kick which misses Finch's front leg but catches the back leg as Finch tries to avoid it.
Jab from Finch.
Finch avoids a kick to the body.
Spector showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finch.
Finch moves out of range of the body kick from Spector.
Spector misses with a jab to the body
letting Finch counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spector misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Finch throws a leg kick that misses.
Spector throws a push kick but Finch slaps the foot to one side.
Spector lands a leg kick that knocks Finch off balance momentarily.
Spector looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range.
Finch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Spector misses its intended target.
Spector digs a good hook to Finch's body.
Spector throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Spector lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good work by Finch as he checks the leg kick.
Finch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Spector changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spector looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range.
Finch dips to his left and cracks Spector with an uppercut!
Finch takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spector throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Finch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Spector misses with a left hand
and Finch counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marc Spector will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Finch tried to score with a low kick but Spector checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Finch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spector. That's going to slow Finch down.
Spector is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spector. That's going to slow Finch down.
Spector misses with a few strikes there.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Spector moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Spector. That snapped Finch's head back.
Finch misses with a leg kick
and Spector counters with a low kick, right behind Finch 's knee.
Finch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spector misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spector's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spector scrambles back to his feet.
Finch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spector throws an off balance right hand
and Finch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch misses with a few strikes there.
Finch misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch misses with a hook
and Spector counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finch misses with a double jab
and Spector counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finch walks into a jab.
Spector fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That kick from Spector tenderised Finch's leg. Finch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spector staying out of range there.
Finch misses with a jab to the body
and Spector cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spector buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Spector.
Spector feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Finch's calf.
Spector throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch wants to land a leg kick but Spector is out of range.
Finch staying out of range there.
Spector connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spector can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spector takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spector.
A little feinted left hand from Finch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finch thows a leg kick but Spector checks it
enabling Spector to counter with a crisp jab.
Spector lands a lovely overhand right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Finch might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Spector takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spector misses with a body kick.
Spector takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spector throws the kick towards the body but Finch avoids it.
A low kick from Spector misses
and Finch counters with a low kick, right behind Spector 's knee.
Spector swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Finch needs to keep his hands up - Spector had a free shot at his head there.
Finch takes a swing at Spector's ribcage but misses.
Spector chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Finch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Finch appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Spector.
Spector throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spector pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big left from Spector misses.
Spector misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Spector takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spector ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Spector avoids the head kick by Finch.
Spector throws a lazy body kick
and Finch counters with a nice uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Spector.
Spector has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Finch avoids the body shot from Spector.
Spector misses with a jab to the body
and Finch counters with a good low kick that Spector was not able to check.
Spector takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spector misses with a two punch combination.
Finch cracks Spector with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Finch slips a straight right by Spector.
Good leg kick by Spector there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Spector throws a body kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spector.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spector misses with a leg kick.
Finch connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Spector throws a low kick but it's checked well by Finch.
Finch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Spector throws a half hearted mid kick.
Finch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A thudding body kick lands there by Spector!
Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spector! But no joy.
Finch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spector throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Finch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spector steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Spector misses with a wild body shot.
Spector throws a head kick that misses.
Finch appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Spector.
Spector is looking to chop away at Finch's legs.
Finch moves out of range of the leg kick from Spector.
Finch scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Spector really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spector misses with a right hand
and Finch counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Spector lets loose with a powerful body kick. Finch will feel that in the morning.
Spector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch moves out of range as Spector throws a body kick.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Spector.
Spector takes a kick to the side of the head.
Spector is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Spector throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spector.
Finch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Finch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spector takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A swing and a miss from Spector.
Good leg kick by Spector there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Spector looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Finch looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Spector misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spector thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spector throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spector misses with a wild body shot.
Spector stuns Finch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Finch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spector is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Finch punishes Spector's body with a nice straight punch.
Spector throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Spector sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spector lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spector turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spector missing with a left hand there. Finch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Spector replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Finch blocks it well.
Finch slips a jab from Spector.
Spector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spector is looking to slow Finch down with leg kicks.
Spector throws a body kick that misses
and Finch counters with a good low kick that Spector was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Finch there.
Spector throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spector connects with an inside leg kick.
Spector misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spector.
Finch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Finch throws a right and a left that Spector avoids nicely.
Spector misses with a right hand
and Finch counters with a left to the body.
Spector misses with a low kick.
Finch scores with a jab to the head.
Spector looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spector tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spector throws a predictable looking body shot
and Finch counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Spector misses.
Spector lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spector swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
Both fighters circling a little - Spector finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Spector doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spector fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finch will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Finch swings for the body but Spector moves out of range.
Finch connects with the punch.
Spector avoids the head kick by Finch.
Spector tries a quick counter leg kick but Finch is wise to it.
Finch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spector in his tracks.
Spector fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Finch is out of range.
Finch takes a swing at Spector's ribcage but misses.
Spector keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spector digs a good hook to Finch's body.
Spector tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Spector finds it's way through Finch's defenses.
Finch walks into a stiff left hand from Spector.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spector.
Spector throws a leg kick that is checked
and Finch counters with a thumping low kick.
Finch moves away from the strike by Spector.
Spector darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spector thuds his shin into the meat of Finch's side.
Spector throws a lazy uppercut
and Finch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finch misses with a body kick.
Finch needs to keep his hands up - Spector had a free shot at his head there.
Finch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spector misses with a lunging right hand
and Finch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spector thinking.
A low kick from Spector misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spector throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spector, as that shot connected.
Finch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spector misses with a leg kick
and Finch counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Marc Spector will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Finch avoids the head kick by Spector.
Finch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spector turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finch scores with a nice body kick.
Spector misses with a looping left.
Finch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spector's calf.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Spector misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Finch misses.
Finch walks into a straight right hand from Spector.
Spector misses the jab.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spector.
Spector lets loose with a powerful body kick. Finch will feel that in the morning.
Finch throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Spector throws the kick towards the body but Finch avoids it.
Spector misses with a low kick.
Finch is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spector tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Spector.
Finch tried to counter with a leg kick but Spector avoided it.
Finch blocks the body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Finch.
Spector throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Finch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spector misses with a looping left.
Spector lands a slapping body shot.
Spector stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Finch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Spector misses.
Finch checks a low kick from Spector.
Finch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Spector throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spector throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Finch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Finch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spector throws a leg kick which misses Finch's front leg but catches the back leg as Finch tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spector gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Finch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spector throws a leg kick which misses Finch's front leg but catches the back leg as Finch tries to avoid it.
Spector misses with a leg kick
and Finch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spector jabs Finch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab, jab by Finch - just one landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spector.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spector.
Finch avoids the body shot from Spector.
Spector scores with a jab to the head.
Spector thumps Finch with a low kick.
Spector missing with a left hand there. Finch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Spector lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch moves out of range of the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Finch. Beautiful body shot.
Finch takes a swing at Spector's ribcage but misses.
Finch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spector's corner calls for a 1-2. Spector obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Richmond Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spector takes a kick to the side of the head.
Spector bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Spector scores with a push kick.
Good exchange - Finch coming out on top.
Spector is rocked!
Spector throws a predictable looking body shot
and Finch counters with a nice uppercut.
Spector is still on wobbly legs! Can Finch finish him?
Finch connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch avoids the head kick by Spector.
As Spector backs away, Finch returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Finch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spector avoids a kick to the body.
Finch misses with a hook.
Finch connects with a body shot that sends Spector's belly button to the back.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Finch walks into a straight right hand from Spector.
Spector seems to have recovered his senses.
Finch throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spector connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spector connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spector misses with a body kick.
Spector is looking to slow Finch down with leg kicks.
Spector takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Finch throws a low kick but Spector avoids it.
Spector throws a series of punches but Finch moves out of range.
Finch takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Spector misses with a wild body shot.
Spector throws a lazy uppercut
and Finch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Finch checks a leg kick.
Spector walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Finch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Finch thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spector.
Finch blocks a jab.
Spector lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Spector comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spector 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Spector!
Marc Spector tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Richmond Finch had this to say: 'I guess I'll be drowning my sorrows instead of celebrating at tonight's after party. '.
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