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Event:
gc140
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Joe.
Joe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Joe throws a big shot that misses.
Finkle misses with a body shot.
Joe throws a shot from downtown. Finkle moves away and avoids it.
Finkle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Joe will feel that in the morning.
Finkle throws out a loose jab but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finkle with a nice cross.
Joe cracks Finkle with an open hand slap.
Joe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Finkle lands with a hook. Joe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Finkle checks a low kick from Joe.
Finkle misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Finkle fails to land with a series of punches.
Finkle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finkle throws a hook but Joe avoids it easily.#KD#
Finkle cracks Joe with an uppercut from hell and Joe crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Finkle's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC#
Joe is rocked!#T1#
Joe controlling Finkle's posture.
Finkle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joe is keeping the position for now.
Joe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Finkle controls the pace.
Joe pulls Finkle in to control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Finkle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Joe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Finkle fails to land with a series of punches.
Finkle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Joe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Finkle with a jab.
Nice shot by Joe.#KD#
Joe ducks straight into an uppercut from Finkle and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Joe manages to regain guard straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finkle trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom. #T3#
Finkle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Joe wants to get back to his feet but Finkle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Finkle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Joe is looking to stand up but Finkle isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Finkle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Finkle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Finkle's corner calls for a 1-2. Finkle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ray Finkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finkle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Finkle slaps away a takedown attempt from Joe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joe lands a nice shot that snaps Finkle's head back.
Joe gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Finkle gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Joe is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Finkle!
A victorious Ray Finkle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Average Joe was interviewed post fight and said 'Bad luck. But I'll kick your ass next time. '.
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Event:
gc138.5
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Finkle coming out on top.
A telegraphed right hand from Finkle misses the target.
Horn blocks a head kick by Finkle.
Some wild striking there from Horn.
Finkle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Horn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Finkle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horn with the counter takedown but Finkle avoids it easily.
Finkle ducks under a wild hook from Horn.
Finkle is looking for a counter combo.
Finkle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Finkle looks to score with a jab to the body but Horn is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horn cracks Finkle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Finkle tests Horn's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Klas Horn has been cut.
Horn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finkle.
Finkle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Finkle tries to clinch but Horn moves out of range.
Horn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finkle misses with a series of wild punches.
Horn misses with a hook. Finkle ducked under it nicely.
Finkle looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Finkle misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
so Horn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Horn throwing strikes but missing.
Horn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Finkle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Horn chips away with some ground and pound.
Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Finkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horn lands a couple of elbows.
Horn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Horn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Horn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Horn wants to control from the top but Finkle keeps moving.
Horn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Finkle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Finkle pulls Horn in close to prevent any damage.
Horn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finkle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Horn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Finkle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Horn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Horn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Horn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Horn postures up and lands a big shot to Finkle's brow.
Horn throws a big elbow that misses.
Horn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Finkle's head.
Finkle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Horn working some strikes from top position.
Finkle keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully.
Finkle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Horn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Horn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Finkle is adopting a defensive guard.
Finkle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Finkle has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Horn has passed into side control.
Finkle struggling a bit here.
Finkle parries the strikes from Horn easily there. Horn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Finkle to escape.
Horn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Finkle is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Horn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Horn throws a strike aimed at the side of Finkle's head but Finkle avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klas Horn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Klas Horn'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.
#R2#
Finkle lands a lovely overhand right.
A low kick from Finkle misses
enabling Horn to counter with a crisp jab.
Horn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Finkle. That one must have hurt.
A jab from Finkle misses.
Finkle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Horn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Finkle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Finkle finds it's way round the side to connect with Horn's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finkle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horn feints the counter takedown.
Finkle is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Horn slips under a jab from Finkle.
Horn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finkle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Horn scores with a shot to the body.
Finkle lands with a straight right. Horn didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Finkle misses its intended target.
Horn with the counter takedown but Finkle avoids it easily.
Horn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finkle.
Horn feints the counter takedown.
Finkle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Finkle throws the left hand but Horn avoids the punch easily.
Finkle lands a right hook to the body.
Finkle throws an off balance right hand
and Horn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Horn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Horn misses with a punch to the body.
Finkle blocking some punches.
Horn struggles to land a body shot inside as Finkle controls his hands.
#TD2#
Horn lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Horn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Horn lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Finkle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Horn.
Horn is looking to stall here but Finkle recovers full guard.
Horn scoring with some ground and pound.
Horn throws a big right hand that misses.
Horn postures up and lands a big shot to Finkle's brow.
Horn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Horn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Horn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Finkle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Horn being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Horn trying to control but Finkle is working from the bottom.
Horn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Horn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Finkle is pulling down on Horn's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Horn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Finkle keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Horn throws a strike but Finkle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Horn wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Horn looking for a triangle here. Finkle is fighting it but it looks tight! Horn pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Finkle is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Klas Horn!
Klas Horn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
gc135
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Finkle thumps Pourramenazanali with a low kick.#CL#
Finkle clinches up with Pourramenazanali and pushes him back against the cage.
Finkle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pourramenazanali's defenses.
Pourramenazanali lands an elbow inside that Finkle shrugs off.
Pourramenazanali tries for a takedown but Finkle manages to get underhooks.
Pourramenazanali lands an elbow just above Finkle 's eye. #TD2#
Pourramenazanali has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Finkle clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finkle turns into Pourramenazanali and is now in his guard.
Pourramenazanali trying to control the position.
Pourramenazanali wants to sweep here but Finkle controlling him for the moment.
Pourramenazanali keeping moving, preventing Finkle from controlling successfully.
Finkle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pourramenazanali looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finkle is one step ahead there. #T1#
Pourramenazanali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finkle wants to control from the top but Pourramenazanali keeps moving.
Pourramenazanali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Finkle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pourramenazanali looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finkle trying to control but Pourramenazanali is working from the bottom.
Pourramenazanali looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finkle is one step ahead there.
Finkle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Finkle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pourramenazanali bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Finkle's guard. #REVB#
Pourramenazanali throwing strikes but missing.
Finkle has control of Pourramenazanali's left arm, preventing Pourramenazanali from doing any damage.
Finkle keeping moving, preventing Pourramenazanali from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Pourramenazanali working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pourramenazanali scoring with some ground and pound.
Pourramenazanali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pourramenazanali throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pourramenazanali lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Finkle managing to control the position.
Pourramenazanali looking to sit in guard and control but Finkle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Finkle wants to control from the top but Pourramenazanali keeps moving.
Pourramenazanali has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pourramenazanali trying to control the position here. #T4#
Pourramenazanali is trying to keep Finkle in close.
Finkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Pourramenazanali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pourramenazanali working a defensive guard here.
Pourramenazanali wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Finkle tries to free his leg and advance position but Pourramenazanali is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finkle trying to control but Pourramenazanali is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Finkle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali dominated that round.
That's time! Finkle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pourramenazanali gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finkle.
Finkle takes a swing at Pourramenazanali's ribcage but misses.
Ray Finkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Finkle!
Finkle rushes Pourramenazanali with punches - Pourramenazanali moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Pourramenazanali goes down! Finkle follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Finkle!
A very excited looking Ray Finkle 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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Event:
gc125
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Sithole motions for Finkle to come forward. Sithole throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finkle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sithole counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finkle throws out a loose jab but Sithole uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Finkle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sithole to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sithole is looking to work some ground and pound but Finkle has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finkle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sithole landing with the ground and pound.
Sithole wants to control from the top but Finkle keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Finkle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Sithole keeping moving, preventing Finkle from controlling successfully.
Sithole wants to sweep but no luck.
Finkle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sithole has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sithole wants to hit a switch here but Finkle passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sithole there!
Finkle thowing shots but they're missing.
Sithole can't escape the position.
#T2#
Finkle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sithole is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Finkle working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sithole tries to lock up and control but Finkle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sithole tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sithole manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sithole is looking to get back to full guard here but Finkle has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sithole regains half guard.
Sithole is pressing down on Finkle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Finkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Sithole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sithole trying to control the position.
Finkle stopping the sweep attempt from Sithole.
Finkle wants to control from the top but Sithole keeps moving.
Sithole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sithole trying to keep a closed guard but Finkle is proving a slippery customer.
Finkle throwing strikes from guard but Sithole blocks nicely.
Sithole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Finkle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Finkle trying to control but Sithole is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Finkle tries a low kick but Sithole avoids it.
Finkle with a nice cross.
Finkle throws the left hand but Sithole avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Sithole is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Finkle's half guard.
Finkle taking some punishment here, with Sithole in his half guard.
Sithole drops an elbow to the side of Finkle's head.
Sithole landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sithole throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sithole misses with a head shot. Finkle uses the momentum to regain guard.
Finkle controlling the position.
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 Ray Finkle will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Finkle misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Sithole shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sithole with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Finkle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Finkle holds on and takes a little breather.
Finkle looking for a sweep. Not yet Finkle, not yet.
Finkle controlling Sithole's posture.
Finkle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finkle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sithole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Sithole pushing down on Finkle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Finkle trying to control from the bottom.
Sithole lands with a punch from half guard.
Finkle is trying to maintain the position but Sithole is very close to passing his half guard.
Moses Sithole has got the better of the ground game so far.
Finkle has his hands clasped together around Sithole's back. He's all about the action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sithole connects with a nice short shot to Finkle's temple.
Sithole lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Finkle taking some punishment here, with Sithole in his half guard.
Sithole winds up and cracks Finkle with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Finkle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sithole.
Sithole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Finkle is trying to get back to full guard.
Sithole throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Finkle to regain full guard.
Sithole throws an elbow that misses. Finkle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sithole's guard. Nice move by Finkle!#REVR#
Finkle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sithole wants to sweep here but Finkle controlling him for the moment.
Finkle wants to control from the top but Sithole keeps moving.
Sithole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sithole looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Sithole working a defensive guard here.
Sithole controlling the position.
Finkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Sithole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sithole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sithole being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sithole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sithole slips under a jab from Finkle.
Sithole scoring well with a low kick there.
Sithole cracks Finkle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sithole throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Sithole lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finkle's sensitive parts.
Finkle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finkle 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.
Sithole connects with the punch.
Finkle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Finkle is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Sithole scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Finkle is trying to control but can't.
Sithole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Finkle manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finkle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sithole is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Sithole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Sithole looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Finkle is fending him off so far but Sithole persists. Nope, Finkle circles away and we're back to standing.
Finkle lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Finkle connects with an inside leg kick.
Sithole will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sithole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finkle.
Sithole throws a body punch but Finkle moves out of range.
Sithole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finkle.
Ray Finkle is winning the standup battle so far.
Finkle dodges the punch combination from Sithole.
Sithole has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD2#
Sithole shoots in and bounces Finkle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Finkle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finkle trying to control the position.
Finkle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sithole is one step ahead there.
Sithole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Sithole works over Finkle with some ground and pound from guard.
Sithole looking to sit in guard and control but Finkle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Finkle trying to control but Sithole is working from the bottom.
Finkle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sithole pulls Finkle in close to his closed guard and prevents Finkle from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Finkle 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.
Sithole trying to control the position here.
Finkle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Finkle wants to control from the top but Sithole keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sithole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Finkle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sithole manages to avoid it.
Finkle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sithole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finkle.
Finkle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sithole.
Sithole moves out of range of the body kick.
Finkle connects with a leg kick. Sithole looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sithole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finkle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sithole staying out of range there.
Sithole changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Finkle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sithole shoots in looking for a takedown but Finkle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sithole's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ray Finkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moses Sithole.
The fighters circling - Finkle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sithole fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ray Finkle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finkle scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Finkle misses.
Sithole avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sithole throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4##TD2#
Sithole manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Finkle on his heels. He'll look to pass Finkle's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finkle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Finkle wants to control from the top but Sithole keeps moving.
Sithole trying to control the position.
Finkle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finkle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Finkle trying to control but Sithole is working from the bottom.
Sithole is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ray Finkle.
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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
gc120
Date: Oct 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Finkle swings widly with a right hand
and Akabaro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Finkle lands a jab to the nose.
Akabaro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finkle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akabaro 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.
Finkle throws a low kick, looking for Akabaro's leg but Akabaro calmly moves out of range.
Finkle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Finkle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finkle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Finkle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A left lands for Finkle.
A big left from Finkle misses.
Akabaro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finkle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akabaro blocks a head kick by Finkle.
Finkle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Akabaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Akabaro.
Akabaro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Akabaro cracks Finkle with an open hand slap.
Finkle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akabaro.
Finkle looks to throw the jab but Akabaro is out of range.
A nice side step and Akabaro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Finkle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Akabaro.
Ray Finkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akabaro moves out of range of the body kick from Finkle.
Akabaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finkle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A solid body kick from Akabaro.
Finkle is breathing heavily.
Finkle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akabaro punishes Finkle's body with a nice straight punch.
Finkle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akabaro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finkle at a distance.
Akabaro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Finkle moves out of range of the body kick from Akabaro.
It looked like Finkle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finkle gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Akabaro counters with a nice body shot.
Akabaro scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akabaro throws a sloppy head kick and Finkle moves out of range easily.
Finkle lands a leg kick that knocks Akabaro off balance momentarily.#T2#
Finkle moves out of range of the body kick from Akabaro.
Finkle tries a head kick but it misses.
Finkle steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Akabaro. That one must have hurt.
Finkle checks a leg kick.
Akabaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finkle.
Finkle misses with a hook
and Akabaro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick by Akabaro misses
and Finkle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Finkle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finkle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akabaro digs a right hand underneath Finkle's ribcage. Finkle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Akabaro.
Finkle prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akabaro.
A body shot lands from Akabaro.
Akabaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finkle backwards. #T3#
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akabaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Finkle controls his hands.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Finkle controls the action.
Akabaro lands a shot to the body.
Finkle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akabaro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akabaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Finkle controls his hands.
A short right from Akabaro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akabaro.
Akabaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finkle backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Finkle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Akabaro's brow.
Akabaro digs a right hand underneath Finkle's ribcage. Finkle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Akabaro - that landed with a thud.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Finkle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Akabaro's brow.
Good body shot from Akabaro.
Finkle blocks a body shot from Akabaro.
Finkle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Finkle controls the action.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Finkle controls the action.
#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Akabaro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akabaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finkle or not.
A body shot lands from Akabaro.
A nice left hand lands by Akabaro.
Akabaro digs a right hand into Finkle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finkle's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Akabaro.
Akabaro lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akabaro.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Finkle blocks it.
Akabaro lands with a short shot to the head.
Akabaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finkles head.
Akabaro scores with a hook to the body.
Akabaro misses with a body punch.
Akabaro lands a body punch.
Akabaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Finkle backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akabaro digs a right hand underneath Finkle's ribcage. Finkle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Finkle blocks a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Akabaro dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Akabaro jabs Finkle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Finkle throws a sloppy body shot
and Akabaro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Akabaro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akabaro connects with a solid leg kick.
Akabaro ducks under a wild hook from Finkle.
Akabaro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finkle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akabaro is able to avoid easily.
Akabaro cracks Finkle with a good jab.
Finkle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akabaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akabaro lands a slapping body shot.
Akabaro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Akabaro forces Finkle back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akabaro.
A short right from Akabaro on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akabaro. #T1#
Finkle misses with a knee to the head.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Finkle avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Akabaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akabaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akabaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akabaro scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Finkle is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akabaro.
Oh Finkle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akabaro lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Akabaro.
Finkle prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
Kwame Akabaro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akabaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akabaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finkle or not.
Akabaro is working Finkle over against the cage.
Akabaro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Finkle.
Finkle seems to have got his legs back now.
Akabaro is leaning against Finkle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Finkle avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Akabaro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Akabaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finkles head.
Finkle takes a shot to the head.
Akabaro misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akabaro misses with a body punch.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akabaro.
Akabaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Akabaro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Finkle backwards.
Akabaro presses Finkle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Akabaro tries to work over Finkle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Finkle controls the action.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro misses with a body punch.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Finkle avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Akabaro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Akabaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akabaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Finkle controls his hands.
Finkle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akabaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finkle backwards.
Akabaro digs a right hand underneath Finkle's ribcage. Finkle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Akabaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finkle backwards.
Akabaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finkle backwards.
Akabaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Finkle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Akabaro is defending well for now.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Finkle controls the action.
#T3#
Akabaro works on Finkle's body with a couple of short punches.
Akabaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akabaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akabaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Akabaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akabaro tries to work over Finkle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Finkle avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Finkle misses with a knee strike.
Akabaro misses with a body punch.
Finkle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akabaro gets through Finkle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Finkle misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Akabaro.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro tries to work over Finkle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finkle blocks a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Akabaro scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finkle's elbow.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Finkle avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Akabaro - that landed with a thud.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finkle's elbow.
Akabaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akabaro managing to block the knees to the body from Finkle.
Akabaro lands a body punch.
Akabaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Finkle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Akabaro lands a left hand.
Akabaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akabaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akabaro works on Finkle's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akabaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akabaro lands a left hand.
Akabaro pushes Finkle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Akabaro presses Finkle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Akabaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Finkle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Akabaro connects with a leg kick. Finkle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Finkle misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Akabaro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Akabaro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akabaro misses with a kick to the body.
Akabaro scores with a hook to the body. Finkle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akabaro jabs Finkle to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Akabaro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Akabaro.
Akabaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akabaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Finkle backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akabaro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short body shot lands from Akabaro as the two fighters clinch.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Akabaro lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Akabaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finkle or not.
Akabaro lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Akabaro.
Finkle tries to work over Akabaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akabaro avoids the elbow strike from Finkle, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Akabaro.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Finkle takes a shot to the head.
Akabaro lands with a left to the head.
Akabaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akabaro lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Akabaro.
Akabaro misses with a body punch.
Akabaro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finkle's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akabaro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akabaro lands a shoulder strike.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Finkle avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Akabaro lands a body punch.
Akabaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Finkle controls his hands.
Akabaro lands a nice uppercut.
Finkle blocks a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Finkle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akabaro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finkle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Akabaro.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Finkle controls the action.
Akabaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Akabaro tries to throw a body punch but Finkle avoids it by throwing Akabaro back against the cage.
Akabaro misses with a body punch.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Finkle blocks it.
Akabaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Finkle tries to land knees in the clinch but Akabaro avoids the damage to the body.
Akabaro presses Finkle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Akabaro lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Akabaro.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Akabaro on the inside.
Nice body punch from Akabaro - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Akabaro.
Akabaro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finkle's elbow.
Finkle misses with a knee strike.
Akabaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akabaro tries to work over Finkle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akabaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Akabaro is leaning against Finkle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Akabaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finkle or not.
Finkle prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Kwame Akabaro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Akabaro tries a body shot but Finkle blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akabaro.
Akabaro pushes Finkle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finkle prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finkle's elbow.
Finkle misses with a knee strike.
Akabaro tries to work over Finkle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akabaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akabaro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro gets through Finkle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Finkle missing with knees to the body.
Ray Finkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akabaro lands a body shot.
Finkle takes a shot to the head.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Finkle blocks it.
Akabaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finkle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Akabaro avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for Akabaro.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Akabaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Akabaro 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Akabaro!
Our winner, Kwame Akabaro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
GAMMA#585 McTearson v Lewis 3
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Finkle misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Finkle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donk. Finkle catches Rackham right on the button with a cross.
Rackham lands a nice shot that snaps Finkle's head back.
Rackham 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.#CL2#
Rackham closes the distance and clinches.
Finkle throws an elbow that misses.
Rackham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rackham can't find room to land a body shot as Finkle controls the action.
Finkle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rackham blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rackham.
With the fighters up against the cage, Finkle throws an elbow but misses.
Rackham on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rackham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Finkle takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finkle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finkle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rackham avoids it.
Nice elbow from Rackham.
Rackham avoiding damage as Finkle throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Finkle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rackham's brow. #T1#
Finkle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finkle gets through Rackham's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Finkle lands a shot to the body.
Finkle misses with some punches.
Finkle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rackham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rackham misses with an elbow over the top.
Finkle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Finkle avoiding damage as Rackham throws knees to the body.
Finkle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rackham throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Finkle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finkle has a couple of punches blocked by Rackham.
Finkle trying to land knees to the body.
Rackham misses with a punch on the inside.
Rackham blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Finkle.
Rackham pushes off an throws an elbow but Finkle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Finkle misses with some punches.
#T2#
Finkle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rackham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rackham takes an elbow to the forehead.
Finkle landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finkle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Finkle with a knee to the head.
Finkle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rackham avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rackham.
Rackham avoiding damage as Finkle throws knees to the body.
Finkle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Finkle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rackham tries to work over Finkle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Rackham - that landed with a thud.
Knees to the body from Rackham.
Finkle is breathing heavily.
Rackham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Finkle takes an elbow to the temple.
Rackham scores with a shoulder strike.
Finkle takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Rackham lands with a right to the head.
Rackham is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rackham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Finkle blocks a body shot from Rackham.
A nice left hand lands by Rackham.
Rackham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rackham tries to throw a body punch but Finkle avoids it by throwing Rackham back against the cage.
Rackham lands with a light punch inside.
Finkle managing to block the knees to the body from Rackham.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rackham.
Rackham tries a knee to the head but Finkle blocks it.
Finkle lands with a right to the head.
Rackham scores with a shoulder strike.
Finkle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rackham pushes Finkle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rackham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rackham lands an elbow inside.
Rackham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Rackham crunches a lovely knee into Finkle's ribcage.
Rackham has Finkle pushed against the cage.
Rackham working Finkle over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Rackham.
Rackham lands a shoulder strike.
Rackham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Finkle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Finkle trying to land knees to the body.
Rackham lands a right hand.
Finkle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rackham obliges.
Finkle managing to block the knees to the body from Rackham.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rackham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Finkle.
Good body shot from Rackham.
Rackham lands an elbow that stopped Finkle in his tracks for a moment.
Rackham using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Rackham dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rackham scores with a nice body kick.
Rackham tries to clinch there but Finkle circles away.
Finkle fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rackham just manages to avoid it.
Rackham lands with a nice combination. Finkle backs away looking to recover.
Finkle wants to clinch
and Rackham counters with a stiff right hand.
Rackham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rackham throws a predictable looking body shot
and Finkle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finkle moves out of range of the leg kick from Rackham.
Rackham throws a lazy head kick
and Finkle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finkle walks into a straight right hand from Rackham.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rackham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rackham lands a jab to Finkle's midsection.
Finkle throws the left hand but Rackham avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finkle throws a jab but it's blocked by Rackham.
Finkle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finkle moves to clinch but Rackham breaks away
and Rackham counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Rackham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rackham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rackham plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Finkle misses with a lunging right hand
and Rackham counters with a left to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rackham.
Rackham moves out of range of the body kick from Finkle.
Rackham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finkle avoids the head kick by Rackham.
Finkle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finkle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rackham shoots in for a takedown but Finkle shows good takedown defense.
Finkle checks a leg kick nicely.
Rackham cracks Finkle with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rackham lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finkle's sensitive parts.
Finkle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rackham tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Finkle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Rackham slips a straight right by Finkle.
Rackham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finkle moves away.
Rackham wants to clinch.
Finkle misses with a series of wild punches.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rackham - that will leave a mark!
Rackham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rackham lands a nice shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Rackham as he connects with a hook.
Rackham lands a nice looking body kick.
Rackham throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rackham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Finkle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Finkle missing with a left hand there. Rackham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jack Rackham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Rackham lands a nice shot that snaps Finkle's head back.
A cross from Rackham lands.
Rackham throws a combination. Finkle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rackham. Finkle shrugs it off though.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rackham - that will leave a mark!
Rackham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Finkle with a jab.
Finkle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Finkle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rackham lands a head kick!
Jack Rackham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rackham throws a right and a left that Finkle avoids nicely. #CL2#
Rackham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Finkle lands an elbow just above Rackham 's eye.
Finkle throws an elbow that misses.
Jack Rackham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Rackham.
Finkle missing with knees to the body.
Rackham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finkle's elbow.
Rackham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rackham is looking for a takedown.
Rackham lands a body shot.
Rackham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Finkle is defending well for now.
Rackham lands a hook that snaps the head of Finkle backwards.
Rackham misses with a knee to the head.
Rackham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rackham is working Finkle over against the cage.
Rackham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rackham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finkle dodges an elbow strike from Rackham.
Rackham pushes off an throws an elbow but Finkle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rackham blocking some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rackham.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Rackham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Rackham has closed the distance and engaged Finkle in a clinch.
Finkle throws an elbow that misses.
Rackham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rackham lands a nice elbow.
Finkle takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rackham dodges an elbow strike from Finkle.
Finkle blocks an elbow strike from Rackham.
Rackham throws an elbow but it misses.
Finkle prevents a body shot from Rackham.
Rackham avoids the elbow strike from Finkle, against the cage.
Finkle avoids the elbow strike from Rackham, against the cage.
Rackham avoids the elbow strike from Finkle, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Finkle avoids it.
Rackham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finkle's elbow.
Finkle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rackham is defending well for now.
Finkle avoiding damage as Rackham throws knees to the body.
Finkle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rackham in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1#
Finkle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rackham takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rackham blocks the elbow strike.
Rackham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Finkle is defending well for now.
Finkle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finkle throws an elbow that misses.
Rackham looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rackham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Finkle misses with an elbow over the top.
Finkle lands a nice elbow.
Finkle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Finkle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rackham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Finkle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finkle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rackham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rackham gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rackham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Finkle is defending well for now.#T2#
Finkle tries a knee to the head but Rackham blocks it.
Rackham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Finkle is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rackham takes an elbow to the forehead.
Finkle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rackham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Finkle's defenses.
Finkle misses with a knee strike.
Rackham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rackham pushes Finkle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rackham tries to land a knee to the head but Finkle blocks with his arms.
Nice elbow from Rackham.
A head punch on the inside from Finkle fails to land.
Rackham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Finkle's defenses.
Rackham avoids a wild elbow strike from Finkle.
Rackham scores with a shot to the side of Finkle's head.
Finkle avoids a wild elbow strike from Rackham.
A short left from Rackham. #T3#
Rackham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Finkle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A hook to the body from Rackham.
Finkle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finkle misses with some punches.
Rackham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rackham throws an elbow but it misses.
Rackham scores with a knee to the head.
Rackham comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rackham trying to land knees to the body.
Jack Rackham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rackham blocks the elbow strike.
Rackham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Finkle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rackham creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Finkle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rackham is defending well for now.#T4#
Finkle pushes off an throws an elbow but Rackham leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rackham tries to throw a body punch but Finkle avoids it by throwing Rackham back against the cage.
Rackham using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Finkle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rackham.
Rackham blocks an elbow strike.
Finkle tries to land knees in the clinch but Rackham avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finkle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ray Finkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finkle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Finkle.
Finkle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rackham avoids it.
Rackham blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Rackham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rackham 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Rackham!
Our winner, Jack Rackham, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
GAMMA#580 McTearson v Krystian
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Pourramenazanali throws a big shot that misses.
Pourramenazanali throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finkle on the side of the head.
Pourramenazanali misses with a looping left.
Pourramenazanali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Finkle. Finkle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Finkle checks a leg kick.
Pourramenazanali connects with a solid leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pourramenazanali.
Finkle misses with an uppercut
and Pourramenazanali counters with a thumping low kick.
Finkle missing with a left hand there. Pourramenazanali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pourramenazanali throws a lazy right hand but Finkle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finkle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pourramenazanali loads up on a big right hand but Finkle slips the punch.
Finkle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finkle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pourramenazanali checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finkle works Pourramenazanali'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!
Pourramenazanali scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Pourramenazanali scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pourramenazanali wants to control but Finkle is keeping him busy. #T1#
Pourramenazanali creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Finkle sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Finkle is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pourramenazanali working away.
Pourramenazanali fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Finkle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pourramenazanali thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Finkle's head.
Pourramenazanali is trying to control the action in half guard but Finkle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Finkle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pourramenazanali throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pourramenazanali has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pourramenazanali with the ground and pound but Finkle uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Finkle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Finkle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pourramenazanali trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Finkle keeping moving, preventing Pourramenazanali from controlling successfully.
Pourramenazanali throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Finkle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pourramenazanali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pourramenazanali looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finkle.
Finkle slips a straight right by Pourramenazanali.
Ray Finkle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pourramenazanali moves in looking to clinch but Finkle pushes him off.
Finkle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Finkle throws a solid leg kick but Pourramenazanali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Finkle.
Finkle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Finkle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Finkle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Finkle.
Finkle blocks a jab.
Pourramenazanali throws a low kick but Finkle avoids it.
Finkle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pourramenazanali misses with a low kick.
Finkle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Finkle tries to close the distance and clinch but Pourramenazanali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Pourramenazanali on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finkle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pourramenazanali.
Finkle scores with a hook.
Pourramenazanali throws the left hand but Finkle avoids the punch easily.
Pourramenazanali just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFinkle.
Some wild striking there from Pourramenazanali.
Finkle is looking to clinch but Pourramenazanali is avoiding it.
Pourramenazanali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finkle. #T4#
Finkle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finkle appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pourramenazanali misses with a hook.
As Pourramenazanali tries to get set, Finkle tries to push him back and clinch up but Pourramenazanali manages to avoid the attempt.
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!
Pourramenazanali moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pourramenazanali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Pourramenazanali. Those never looked like landing.
Finkle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pourramenazanali looks to land a combination. Finkle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pourramenazanali connects with the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Finkle checks a leg kick.
Finkle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finkle throws a good cross that connects.
Pourramenazanali throws a leg kick but Finkle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Finkle fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pourramenazanali just manages to avoid it.
Finkle lands a nice looking body kick.
Pourramenazanali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finkle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pourramenazanali misses with a takedown attempt - Finkle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pourramenazanali misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Finkle misses with a two punch combination.
Pourramenazanali cracks Finkle with a good jab.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pourramenazanali blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Finkle misses the target.
Finkle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pourramenazanali.
Finkle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Finkle throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pourramenazanali counters with a straight right hand.
Donk. Pourramenazanali catches Finkle right on the button with a cross.
Pourramenazanali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pourramenazanali misses with an uppercut. Finkle saw that one coming.
Finkle tries to clinch but Pourramenazanali moves out of range.
Finkle misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finkle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pourramenazanali steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Finkle.
Pourramenazanali misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Pourramenazanali shoots in and gets a takedown into Finkle's guard.#T1#
Pourramenazanali is looking to work some ground and pound but Finkle has wrist control.
Finkle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pourramenazanali scoring with punches to the head and body.
Finkle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Finkle keeping full guard, as Pourramenazanali tries to pass.
Finkle trying to control the position.
Pourramenazanali trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pourramenazanali with a nice head shot there.
Pourramenazanali is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pourramenazanali wants to control from the top but Finkle keeps moving.
Pourramenazanali working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pourramenazanali missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Finkle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Finkle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Pourramenazanali clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Pourramenazanali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Finkle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pourramenazanalis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pourramenazanali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pourramenazanali is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pourramenazanali throws a head kick but Finkle moves out of range.
Pourramenazanali wants to land a leg kick but Finkle is out of range. #T3#
No joy there for Pourramenazanali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pourramenazanali jabs at Finkle's body.
Finkle throws a series of punches but Pourramenazanali moves out of range.
Pourramenazanali unleashes a big counter combination but Finkle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pourramenazanali throws a leg kick which misses Finkle's front leg but catches the back leg as Finkle tries to avoid it.
Pourramenazanali paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Pourramenazanali shoots in and bounces Finkle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pourramenazanali wants to control from the top but Finkle keeps moving.
Pourramenazanali won't allow Finkle to sweep him here.
Finkle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pourramenazanali wants to control from the top but Finkle keeps moving. #T4#
Pourramenazanali with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Finkle has Pourramenazanali pulled in close to control his posture.
Pourramenazanali throwing strikes from guard but Finkle blocks nicely.
Finkle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pourramenazanali controls the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pourramenazanali accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pourramenazanali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finkle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pourramenazanali moves out of range of the leg kick from Finkle.
Pourramenazanali cracks Finkle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Pourramenazanali gets tackled into the cage by Finkle. Finkle maintains the clinch.
Finkle lands a right hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Finkle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pourramenazanali's defenses.
Pourramenazanali managing to block the knees to the body from Finkle.
Finkle prevents the takedown attempt.
Finkle lands an elbow just above Pourramenazanali 's eye.
Pourramenazanali working aggressively here.
#BC#
Finkle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pourramenazanali blocks a head kick by Finkle.
Finkle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pourramenazanali manages to avoid it.
Pourramenazanali steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Finkle.
Pourramenazanali throws a jab when Finkle was well out of range.
An inside leg kick from Finkle misses.
Pourramenazanali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finkle counters with a good low kick that Pourramenazanali was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finkle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pourramenazanali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Pourramenazanali misses with a series of wild punches.
Pourramenazanali moves out of range as Finkle strikes.#TD2#
Pourramenazanali shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pourramenazanali throws a big elbow that misses.
Pourramenazanali lands a couple of elbows.
Pourramenazanali distracts Finkle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Finkle controlling Pourramenazanali's posture.
Finkle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali throws a big right hand that misses.
Pourramenazanali loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Pourramenazanali distracts Finkle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pourramenazanali content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Finkle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Finkle is working hard here to advance position.
Finkle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pourramenazanali connects with a couple of short punches.
Pourramenazanali scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Finkle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pourramenazanali manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Pourramenazanali has Finkle pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Pourramenazanali is continuing to stall.
Finkle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Finkle trying to control but Pourramenazanali is working from the bottom.
Finkle is really struggling to control Pourramenazanali but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Finkle showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Finkle with a nice cross.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pourramenazanali takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pourramenazanali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Finkle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pourramenazanali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finkle. That did some damage!
Pourramenazanali checks the leg kick.
Finkle stuffs the takedown.
Pourramenazanali throws a lazy right hand but Finkle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finkle throwing a counter right hand but Pourramenazanali manages to avoid it.
Ray Finkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pourramenazanali misses with a two punch combination.
Pourramenazanali throws a right hand that misses
enabling Finkle to counter with a crisp jab.
Finkle is looking to clinch but Pourramenazanali is avoiding it.
Finkle looks to score with a jab to the body but Pourramenazanali is just out of range.
Finkle misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ray Finkle.
I think Pourramenazanali has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amirezza Pourramenazanali!
During a confident post fight interview, Amirezza Pourramenazanali thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GAMMA#574 Jordan v Gunnar 2
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Finkle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Dijkstra shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Finkle is trying to defend but Dijkstra finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Dijkstra is working for a kimura but Finkle is defending it quite comfortably.
Finkle keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Finkle tries to get to full guard but Dijkstra has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dijkstra is thwarting Finkle's attempts to control the position.
Dijkstra passes to full mount! #T1#
Finkle tries to hold on but Dijkstra postures up.
Dijkstra is trying to take his opponent's back.
Finkle wants to hold on but Dijkstra pushes him away.
Finkle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dijkstra controlling from mount.
BOOM! Dijkstra connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dijkstra content just to control the position here.
Dijkstra throws some wild stikes that Finkle manages to avoid easily.
#T2##SUB#
Dijkstra is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Finkle has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Finkle!
Finkle stays in close to Dijkstra's body and controls the position.
Finkle throws a big elbow that misses.
Finkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Dijkstra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dijkstra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dijkstra keeping moving, preventing Finkle from controlling successfully.
Finkle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB#
Dijkstra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finkle defends well.#SUB#
Dijkstra isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Finkle stacks Dijkstra on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Finkle!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dijkstra is looking for a sweep.
Dijkstra is working hard here to advance position.
Finkle working away.
Dijkstra is looking for a sweep.#T4#
A lull in the action here.
An elbow from Finkle crashes against the mat.
Dijkstra is trying to improve his position.
Dijkstra tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Finkle presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dijkstra working to try and regain half guard.
Finkle controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finkle looking to ground and pound but Dijkstra is blocking nicely.
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 Omar Dijkstra will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A low kick from Finkle is predictable there #TD#
and Dijkstra counters with a takedown into side control.
Dijkstra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finkle keeps working.
Finkle prevents Dijkstra from moving into mount. #SUB#
Dijkstra working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dijkstra 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dijkstra misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Finkle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Dijkstra stalls from top position.#T1#
Dijkstra scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dijkstra is putting a hurting on Finkle here, landing some big shots from side control.
Finkle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Finkle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dijkstra has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Finkle!#T2#
Dijkstra lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dijkstra controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Dijkstra is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Finkle has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Finkle is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Dijkstra is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Finkle can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Finkle wants to hold on but Dijkstra pushes him away.
Dijkstra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finkle can do to turn this around?#T3#
Dijkstra is looking to work his way around to Finkle's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Dijkstra is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Finkle is surviving well by controlling Dijkstra's body position as best he can.
Finkle holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dijkstra tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Finkle wants to hold on but Dijkstra pushes him away.
Dijkstra tries to control but Finkle wriggling away. #SUB#
Dijkstra looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dijkstra throwing strikes here but Finkle is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T4#
Finkle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dijkstra is looking to work his way around to Finkle's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Finkle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dijkstra throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dijkstra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dijkstra throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dijkstra working for a guillotine from mount but Finkle is in no mood to give up.
Finkle tries to hold on but Dijkstra postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Dijkstra dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Dijkstra scores with a head kick.
Dijkstra throws a body shot but no joy.
Dijkstra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good work by Dijkstra as he checks the leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Finkle scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Omar Dijkstra has been cut.
Nice jab there from Finkle. #TD#
Dijkstra shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Finkle napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finkle is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Finkle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finkle prevents Dijkstra from moving into mount.
Finkle can't do much from the bottom here.
Finkle keeps Dijkstra under control for a moment.#T1#
Dijkstra misses with the ground and pound.
Finkle on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Finkle is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dijkstra tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dijkstra has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T2#
Finkle is trying to get back to half guard.
Dijkstra cracks Finkle with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dijkstra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finkle keeps working.
Finkle is looking to reverse the position.
Finkle trying his best to control but Dijkstra has mounted him.
Dijkstra wants to take his opponent's back but Finkle doesn't allow it. #T3#
Dijkstra with a couple of short strikes.
Dijkstra prevents Finkle from getting the reversal.
Dijkstra throwing strikes here but Finkle is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Finkle holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dijkstra tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Finkle avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dijkstra.
Dijkstra prevents Finkle from getting the reversal.
Dijkstra can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Finkle is looking to escape.
Dijkstra pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T4#
Finkle wants to hold on but Dijkstra pushes him away.
Dijkstra wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Poor strikes thrown by Dijkstra there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dijkstra can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Finkle is looking to escape.
Finkle is looking to get to half guard.
Ray Finkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finkle tries to lock up and control but Dijkstra gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dijkstra trying to control but Finkle is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Dijkstra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dijkstra, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Dijkstra!
A victorious Omar Dijkstra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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