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Event:
Gc 158
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Finch throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Young. That snapped Finch's head back.
Young checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Finch digs a good hook to Young's body.
Finch throws a sloppy body shot
and Young counters with a nice uppercut.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Young throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Young closes the distance and clinches.
Finch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young lands a shot to the body.
Finch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Young can't find room to land a body shot as Finch controls the action.
Young lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Finch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Finch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Young lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Finch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Young misses with a body punch.
Young tries to work over Finch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finch blocking some punches.
Finch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Young misses with a body punch.
Young misses with the head strike.
Finch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Young has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Finch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Young momentarily.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Young slips the punch.
Finch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Young connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Finch scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Young fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Young connects with a good right hand that stumbles Finch. Finch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#
Finch is rocked!
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Oh Finch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch misses with a leg kick.
Finch seems to have got his legs back now.
Finch lands with an uppercut that bounces Young off the cage and back into range.
Young scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Young misses with a body shot.
Young takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Finch tests Young's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Young feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Finchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Finch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Finch lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Young. #T3#
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
Young throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Finch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Richmond Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young fails with an attempt to clinch.
Young is looking to clinch but Finch is avoiding it.
Finch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Young.
Finch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Young needs to keep his hands up - Finch had a free shot at his head there.
Young rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Young with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Young throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Young swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Finch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Young is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Young's head, knocking him out cold! Finch is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richmond Finch!
An out of breath and clearly excited Richmond Finch thanked Pearson Specter Litt for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Gc154
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Finch throws a leg kick but Pinaglabanan moved away.
Finch wants to slow Pinaglabanan down by chopping away at his legs.
Pinaglabanan slips a jab from Finch.
Pinaglabanan misses with a takedown
and Finch counters with a stiff right hand.
Finch slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Finch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finch misses with a leg kick. #TD#
Pinaglabanan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Finch!
Pinaglabanan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finch isn't going anywhere.
Finch is looking to regain half guard here but Pinaglabanan keeps moving and retains side control.
Pinaglabanan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Finch is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Pinaglabanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finch keeps working.
The ground and pound from Pinaglabanan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pinaglabanan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pinaglabanan lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pinaglabanan lands an elbow.
Pinaglabanan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pinaglabanan laying and praying for a moment but Finch takes advantage and regains half guard.
Finch wants to get back to full guard.
Pinaglabanan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pinaglabanan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Finch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pinaglabanan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Finch gets back to full guard.
Finch trying to control the position here. #T3#
Pinaglabanan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pinaglabanan forces his way into half guard.
Finch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pinaglabanan scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Finch wants to control but Pinaglabanan is keeping busy.
Finch might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pinaglabanan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pinaglabanan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Finch trying to hold on to Pinaglabanan's head to control him but Pinaglabanan postures up.
#T4#
Pinaglabanan throwing shots but Finch is blocking nicely.
Finch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Finch on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Finch is looking for a sweep. Pinaglabanan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pinaglabanan throwing shots but Finch is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinaglabanan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Finch to regain full guard.
Pinaglabanan cracks Finch with a solid left hand.
Pinaglabanan stopping the sweep attempt from Finch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Pinaglabanan 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#
Pinaglabanan throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finch tries to land a front kick but Pinaglabanan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
John Pinaglabanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinaglabanan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Pinaglabanan gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Finch makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Pinaglabanan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch has his hands clasped together around Pinaglabanan's back. He's all about the action.
Pinaglabanan looks to land a strike but Finch avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1##ES2#
Finch has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pinaglabanan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Pinaglabanan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Finch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pinaglabanan has him pressed against the cage.
Finch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Finch stops a takedown attempt from Pinaglabanan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Pinaglabanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinaglabanan is looking for a takedown.
Pinaglabanan tries to pull guard but Finch forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Finch working aggressively here.
Pinaglabanan wants to take the fight to the mat but Finch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Finch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Pinaglabanan moves away and avoids it.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown but Finch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pinaglabanan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pinaglabanan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Finch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pinaglabanan looks for a takedown but Finch sprawls well.
Good leg kick by Finch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pinaglabanan slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinaglabanan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Finch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finch lands a nice looking body kick.
Pinaglabanan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Finch defends it nicely.
Finch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Finch tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Pinaglabanan has a takedown stuffed.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Pinaglabanan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finch lands the left hand.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown but Finch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Finch connects with a solid leg kick.
Pinaglabanan dives in for a single leg takedown but Finch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finch, as that shot connected.
Pinaglabanan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Finch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pinaglabanan somewhat.
Pinaglabanan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pinaglabanan has his takedown stuffed
and Finch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Finch looks to land a left hand but Pinaglabanan moved out of range nicely.
Finch scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Pinaglabanan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Finch sprawls well initially but Pinaglabanan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Finch has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pinaglabanan is on him like a limpet, forcing Finch back against the cage.
Pinaglabanan wants a takedown.
Finch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pinaglabanan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Finch after a bit of a struggle.
Pinaglabanan takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Finch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pinaglabanan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Finch counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pinaglabanan is defended easily by Finch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richmond Finch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pinaglabanan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Finch.
That kick from Pinaglabanan tenderised Finch's leg. Finch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Finch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Finch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Finch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finch punishes Pinaglabanan's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Pinaglabanan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pinaglabanan is trying to control. Finch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Finch is trying is best to control the position here.
Pinaglabanan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinaglabanan is keen to just control but Finch is a slippery customer.#T1#
Finch is trying to stand up here but Pinaglabanan is controlling him well.
Pinaglabanan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Finch is looking for a sweep. Pinaglabanan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pinaglabanan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Finch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Finch gets full guard.
John Pinaglabanan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Finch trying to control the position.
Finch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinaglabanan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ES2#
Finch has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pinaglabanan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Pinaglabanan is looking for a takedown.
Finch tries to break free but Pinaglabanan pushes him back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Finch manages to break the clinch.
Finch lands with a right hand.
Finch thumps Pinaglabanan with a low kick.
Finch swings for the body but Pinaglabanan moves out of range.
Finch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pinaglabanan momentarily.
Pinaglabanan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finch throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Pinaglabanan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pinaglabanan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinaglabanan throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pinaglabanan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Finch wants to sweep here but Pinaglabanan controlling him for the moment.
Finch is looking to stand up but Pinaglabanan isn't so interested in that idea.
Finch is pulling down on Pinaglabanan's head to control his posture. #T3#
Finch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Finch is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Pinaglabanan looking for a sweep. Not yet Pinaglabanan, not yet.
Finch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Finch being controlled here momentarily.
Pinaglabanan wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pinaglabanan pulls Finch in close to his closed guard and prevents Finch from doing any damage or advancing position.
Finch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Finch is fighting to break Pinaglabanan's control of his arms but Pinaglabanan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Finch throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
It looks like John Pinaglabanan has been cut.
Pinaglabanan fails with a takedown attempt.
Pinaglabanan tries for a takedown but Finch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Pinaglabanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pinaglabanan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richmond Finch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Finch 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richmond Finch!
Richmond Finch took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pearson Specter Litt for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
gc151.5
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Finch lands a nice looking body shot.
Khakhold misses with a body kick.
Finch throws a leg kick
enabling Khakhold to counter with a crisp jab.
Finch throws a head kick that Khakhold semi-blocks.
Finch gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Khakhold counters with a big head kick but Finch shrugs it off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Finch - that will leave a mark!
Khakhold throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily.
Khakhold tries a head kick but it misses.
Khakhold just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFinch.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Khakhold appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Khakhold lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick misses from Finch.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Khakhold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khakhold counters with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Khakhold connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Khakhold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Finch throws a sloppy body shot
and Khakhold counters with an outside leg kick.
A big left from Finch misses.
Khakhold flicks out a counter leg kick but Finch steps away.#TD2#
Khakhold closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Khakhold lands in his opponent's guard.
Khakhold being controlled here momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khakhold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Finch looking to control.
#T2#
Khakhold passes Finch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Khakhold slows the pace down in half guard.
Finch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Khakhold wants to free his trapped foot but Finch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Finch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Finch.#ES#
Finch has his feet on Khakhold's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khakhold slips a jab from Finch.
Richmond Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finch throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Finch misses with a looping left.
Khakhold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Finch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Finch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Finch shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Khakhold eats them both and turns towards Finch to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Khakhold moves out of range easily.
Khakhold explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Khakhold feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Finch's calf.
Finch misses with a left hand
and Khakhold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Finch needs to keep his hands up - Khakhold had a free shot at his head there.
Khakhold staying out of range there.
Finch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Khakhold shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Finch wants to get back to his feet but Khakhold is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Khakhold is looking to work some ground and pound but Finch has wrist control.
Khakhold is pushing down on Finch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Finch is fighting to maintain full guard but Khakhold has managed to sneak the leg through.
Khakhold throwing shots but Finch is blocking nicely.
Khakhold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Khakhold trying to control from Finch's half guard. Finch has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Khakhold throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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 Richmond Finch will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Finch misses with a looping left.
Finch looks for the body kick but Khakhold saw that one coming.
Khakhold was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good standup being displayed there by Finch as he connects with a hook.
Finch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khakhold throws a lazy body kick
and Finch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khakhold on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Finch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Finch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khakhold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch throws a right and a left that Khakhold avoids nicely.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khakhold throws a big counter head kick but Finch avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khakhold.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Khakhold moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Khakhold on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Khakhold misses with a head kick.
Good work by Khakhold as he checks the leg kick.
Khakhold follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Khakhold gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Khakhold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Finch throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
and Khakhold counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Finch wants to improve his position but Khakhold is controlling well.
Finch won't allow Khakhold to pass to mount.
Khakhold not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khakhold works his way into full mount!
Khakhold lands a big shot there that rocks Finch but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dixie Pablo Khakhold has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Finch in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Khakhold cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Khakhold fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Khakhold raining down shots from the mount!
Khakhold working Finch over with strikes here. #ROC2#
Finch is rocked!
Khakhold fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Finch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finch regains half guard.
Finch seems to have got his legs back now.#T3##SUB2#
Khakhold is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khakhold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Khakhold thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khakhold wants to pass the guard but Finch is defending well.
Finch taking some punishment here, with Khakhold in his half guard.
Khakhold throwing shots but Finch is blocking nicely.
Khakhold has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#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.
Khakhold stalling away here and it's allowed Finch to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Khakhold makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Khakhold wants to pass the guard but Finch is keeping the position.
Khakhold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Finch trying to keep a closed guard but Khakhold is proving a slippery customer.
Khakhold works over Finch with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dixie Pablo Khakhold will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Finch sizes up Khakhold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Finch misses.
A low kick from Finch misses
and Khakhold counters with a solid body kick.
Finch tries to score with a low kick but Khakhold moves his leg out of the way.
Finch throws a head kick that misses.
Finch has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Khakhold drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Finch has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Khakhold has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Finch throws a head punch that misses.
Khakhold tries to score a body lock takedown but Finch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Finch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Khakhold tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Khakhold tries for a takedown. No joy.
Richmond Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie Pablo Khakhold.
Khakhold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khakhold is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Finch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Khakhold is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Finch struggles to land a body shot inside as Khakhold controls his hands.
#BC2#
Khakhold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Finch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Finch digs a good hook to Khakhold's body.
Khakhold tries for a takedown but Finch circles away easily
and Finch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khakhold.
#T2#
Finch tries a head kick but it misses.
Khakhold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Finch scores with a jab to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Khakhold.
Finch cracks Khakhold with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khakhold ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Khakhold is looking to score with low kicks.
Richmond Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Finch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Khakhold shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Finch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Finch lands a head shot.
Khakhold ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Khakhold gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finch.
Khakhold lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Finch with a nice cross.
Finch works Khakhold's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Khakhold.
Finch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Khakhold pivots, looking for a leg kick but Finch is out of range and Khakhold settles back down.
Nice cross by Finch.#ROC#
Khakhold is rocked!
Khakhold wants to slow Finch down by chopping away at his legs.
Khakhold is still on wobbly legs! Can Finch finish him?
Khakhold dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finch. That did some damage!
Finch checks the leg kick nicely there.
Khakhold seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Khakhold moves out of range easily.
Finch misses with a hook. Khakhold ducked under it nicely.
Finch lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch lets loose with a powerful body kick. Khakhold will feel that in the morning.
Khakhold throws a low kick but Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khakhold.
Finch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Finch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khakhold on the side of the head.
Khakhold is looking to land body kicks.
Khakhold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Finch walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Khakhold drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Finch swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Khakhold's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richmond Finch!
After the big win, Richmond Finch made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pearson Specter Litt and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
GAMMA#631 Gunnar v Torres 3
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Newman throws a lazy right hand but Finch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Newman's shoulder, as Newman tries to avoid the shot.
Newman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Newman throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
Finch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Finch lands a nice looking body shot.
Finch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Finch lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Newman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Newman saw that one coming.
Finch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Newman finds it's way round the side to connect with Finch's head.
Newman just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Finch lands with an uppercut that bounces Newman off the cage and back into range.
Finch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Newman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Newman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Newman misses.
Finch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Newman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Newman moved out of range nicely.
Finch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Newman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Finch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Newman scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#
Finch is rocked!#TD2#
Newman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Oh Finch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Newman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Finch seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Newman swings around for an armbar but Finch sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Newman's guard.#SUB2#
Newman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Newman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Finch gets to his feet. Newman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Finch scores with a head kick.
#CUT#
It looks like Paul Newman has been cut.#T3#
Newman throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.
Finch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Finch is looking to chop away at Newman's legs.
Finch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Newman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Finch blocks a head kick by Newman.
Newman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Finch throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Finch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Newman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finch moves out of range of the body kick from Newman.
An inside leg kick lands from Newman.
Finch slips a jab from Newman.
Finch moves away from the strike by Newman. #T4#
Good shot there by Finch.
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!
Finch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Newman on the side of the head.
Newman lands a jab to the nose.
Finch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Newman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Finch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Newman looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Finch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Finch blocks a head kick by Newman.
Newman blocks the body kick.
Finch lands with a cross.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newman moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richmond Finch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Newman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Finch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Newman.
Newman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Finch's corner calls for a 1-2. Finch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Newman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Finch.
Finch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Finch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Newman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Newman's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Finch defends it well.
Newman throws a body kick that misses.
Newman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richmond Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Finch throws a push kick but Newman slaps the foot to one side.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Newman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Finch defends it well.#T1#
Newman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Newman tries to counter it with a takedown but Finch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Finch throws a body punch but Newman moves out of range.
Newman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Newman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Richmond Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Newman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Newman jabs at Finch's body.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Newman moves away and avoids it.
Finch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Finch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Newman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Finch misses with a straight left. #T2#
Finch connects with a body shot that sends Newman's belly button to the back.
Newman throws a head kick that Finch semi-blocks.
Finch misses with a straight right.
And Newman tries to counter it with a takedown but Finch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Newman jabs Finch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Newman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Newman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finch counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Newman.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newman throws out the jab.
Finch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Finch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T3#
Newman looks for a takedown but Finch sprawls well.
A good leg kick by Finch.
Richmond Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finch misses the jab.
Finch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Newman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Finch scrambles back to his feet.
Finch lands a glancing blow to the side of Newman's head.
Finch cracks Newman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Finch scores with a leg kick.
Newman throws a right and a left that Finch avoids nicely.
Newman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Newman misses with a straight right.
Finch walks into a jab.
Newman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newman connects with a jab.
Newman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Newman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Finchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Newman throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Newman scores with a sloppy right hand. Finch should have avoided that one.
Finch throws a head kick but Newman moves out of range.
Newman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Newman lands a nice looking body kick.
Finch tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Newman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Paul Newman's cut.
That's time! Finch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newman moves away.
Newman lands with a nice combination. Finch backs away looking to recover.
Finch takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Finch lands a nice hook to Newman's body. Newman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finch tries to bum rush Newman with a series of wild strikes but Newman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Finch moves forwards but Newman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Finch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Newman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Newman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Finch scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Finch misses with a body shot.
Newman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Newman staying out of range there.
Finch with a hook.#T1#
Finch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Finch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Newman.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Finch on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Newman.
Newman slips under a jab from Finch.
Some wild striking there from Newman.
Newman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Newman!
Newman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finch throwing a counter right hand but Newman manages to avoid it.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Newman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Finch circles away quickly and effectively.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch jabs Newman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Newman.
Finch is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Newman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Newman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finch keeps working.
Newman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Newman working away.
Newman is looking to take a break and control but Finch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Newman is trying to get an arm triangle but Finch is defending well. #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.
Finch is looking for a sweep.
Newman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Finch's legs. #SUB2#
Newman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Finch tries to escape but Newman is in control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Newman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Newman 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paul Newman!
Paul Newman tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Richmond Finch spoke after the fight, saying 'I guess I'll be drowning my sorrows instead of celebrating at tonight's after party. '.
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Event:
GAMMA#623 Bryant v Rutten
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Puch digs a good hook to Finch's body.
That kick from Finch tenderised Puch's leg. Puch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Puch shoots in for a takedown but Finch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finch! But no joy.
Puch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puch.
Puch connects with a single shot there.
Puch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Puch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Puch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Finch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Puch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puch blocks the body kick.
Puch attempts a counter takedown but Finch avoids it well and moves away.
Finch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Finch.
Puch misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Finch misses #TD#
and Puch counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Finch! #SUB#
Puch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Finch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Puch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ground and pound from Puch seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ground and pound from Puch seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Finch managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Puch.
Finch bucks up and tries to throw Puch off but instead Puch has got his back!
Puch scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Finch just trying to survive but Puch is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puch cracks Finch with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Finch from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Finch takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Puch. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#ROC#
Finch is rocked!
Puch lands a big shot to the side of the head and Finch goes limp! He's out cold - the ref jumps in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Robledo Puch!
Robledo Puch took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hellbent for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Richmond Finch spoke after the fight, saying 'I guess I'll be drowning my sorrows instead of celebrating at tonight's after party. '.
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Event:
GAMMA#619 Gunnar v Amato
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Puch with a hook.
Finch scores with a decent looking hook.
Puch connects with a right hand. Finch shakes it off.
A slow jab from Puch misses its intended target.
It looked like Finch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Puch checks a low kick from Finch.
Puch cracks Finch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Finch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Finch throws a hook but Puch blocks it.
Richmond Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Puch checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Puch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Finch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finch lands a nice hook to Puch's body. Puch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Puch blocks a head kick by Finch.
Puch scores with the left hand. Finch knows he should have avoided that one.
Puch moves out of range of the strikes.
Puch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Puch walks into a left hand.
Puch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.
Finch throws the left hand but Puch avoids the punch easily.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Puch moved out of range nicely.
Puch feints the counter takedown.
Puch thuds his right hand into Finch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Puch misses with a body shot.
Puch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Finch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Finch lands a leg kick that knocks Puch off balance momentarily.#TD2#
Puch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Puch swings around for an armbar but Finch sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Puch's guard.#SUB2#
Puch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Finch passes into half guard.
Puch wants to get back to full guard.
Finch controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Finch gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Richmond Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Finch catches Puch right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Puch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Finch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Puch feints the counter takedown.
Finch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Finch, right into the meat.
Puch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Good exchange - Puch coming out on top.
Finch slaps away a takedown attempt from Puch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Puch throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch swinging wildly here.
Finch throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Puch counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Finch!
Puch connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Finch some visible discomfort.
#T4#
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!#SUB2#
Puch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Finch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Puch lands a few punches from side control.#ROC2#
Finch is rocked!
Puch scoring with punches from side control.
Finch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Puch's best efforts.
Puch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES#
Finch kicks Puch off and gets back to his feet.
Finch scores with a jab to the head.
Puch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Puch's head but Puch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch slips a straight right by Puch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richmond Finch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Finch leaves Puch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Puch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Puch connects with a body shot that sends Finch's belly button to the back.
Puch punishes Finch's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Finch - just one landing.
Puch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Finch is fending him off so far but Puch persists. Nope, Finch circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puch dives in and grabs Finch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Finch pushes down on Puch's head and hops out.
Richmond Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robledo Puch.#TD2#
Puch feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Finch trying to control the position.
Puch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Puch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Puch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Puch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Finch's head.
Puch postures up and lands a big shot to Finch's brow.
Puch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Finch controlling Puch's posture.
Puch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Puch throws an elbow that misses. Finch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Puch's guard. Nice move by Finch!#REVR##SUB2#
Finch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Puch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Finch has managed to get both his arms back between Puch's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Finch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Puch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Finch has managed to get both his arms back between Puch's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Puch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Finch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Finch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2#
Puch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Finch passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Puch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Puch is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Finch is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Puch working to try and regain half guard.
Puch tries to control the position but Finch now has his back.
Finch has good solid back control here.
Finch doesn't have the hooks in and Puch manages to turn into his guard.
#T3#
Finch keeping moving, preventing Puch from controlling successfully.
Puch pushing down on Finch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Puch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Finch keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Puch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Puch lands a nice short elbow.
Finch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Puch.
Puch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Finch defending well though. #T4#
Puch working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Finch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puch prevents Finch from improving his position.
Puch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Finch seems to have got his legs back now.
Finch tries to roll over but Puch keeps him under control.
Puch is looking to take a break and control but Finch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Puch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Finch defending well though.
Puch stops Finch from getting back to his feet.
Puch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Puch winds up and cracks Finch with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robledo Puch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Puch moves away from the strike by Finch.
And Puch tries to counter it with a takedown but Finch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Puch saw that one coming.
Finch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Puch takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
Finch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Puch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Finch is fending him off so far but Puch persists. Nope, Finch circles away and we're back to standing.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Puch's head but Puch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD2#
Puch gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Finch throws Puch to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch throws a leg kick but Puch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Puch slips under a jab.
And Puch tries to counter it with a takedown but Finch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Finch slips under a jab from Puch.#T1#
Puch cracks a nice hook into Finch's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Puch checks a leg kick.
Puch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Puch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finch counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Puch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Finch doesn't seem bothered though.
Finch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Finch throws a body punch but Puch moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Puch.
Finch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Finch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Puch staying out of range there.#T2#
Puch throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.
Puch throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Finch swings for the body but Puch moves out of range.
Puch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finch misses with a body shot.
Puch throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puch lands a jab.
Puch moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch throws a nice head kick!
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puch manages to avoid it.
Puch checks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Finch - just one landing. #T3#
Puch shoots in for a takedown but Finch shows good takedown defense.
Richmond Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robledo Puch.
Puch lands a two punch combo.
Richmond Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Puch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Puch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puch feints the counter takedown.
Puch loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
Finch tried to counter with a leg kick but Puch avoided it.
Puch avoids the body shot from Finch.
And Puch tries to counter it with a takedown but Finch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Finch misses with a hook. Puch ducked under it nicely.
Puch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Finch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puch.
Finch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Puch misses with a body shot
and Finch finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Finch takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Puch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Puch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch with a nice cross.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puch.
Finch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Finch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Finch tries to work over Puch's front leg with a kick but Puch checks it.
Nice uppercut there from Puch.
Puch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finch.
Finch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Puch throws a series of punches but Finch moves out of range.
Puch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Puch misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richmond Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Finch 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richmond Finch!
Richmond Finch managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pearson Specter Litt, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
GAMMA#613 Bryant v Touret
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Finch walks into a left hand.
Finch slips a straight right by Miyata.
Finch walks into a straight right hand from Miyata.
Finch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch combination from Miyata misses.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miyata manages to avoid it.
Miyata lands a glancing blow to the side of Finch's head.
Finch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick by Finch misses
and Miyata counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Finch finds it's target.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Kira Miyata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyata misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
Miyata misses with a looping right.
Miyata swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finch.
Miyata's corner calls for a 1-2. Miyata obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Miyata moves out of range as Finch throws a body kick.
Miyata scores with a jab. Finch acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Miyata cracks Finch with a good jab.
Miyata 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.
Finch scores with a jab to the body.
Finch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miyata scores with a hook.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miyata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miyata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Finch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miyata throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch throws a hook but Miyata blocks it.
Finch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab by Miyata.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Miyata slips the punch.
Miyata throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Miyata as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miyata misses with a looping left.
Miyata scores with a hook to the body. Finch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Miyata throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
Finch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Finch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Miyata with a nice cross.
Miyata blocks a jab.
Finch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyata is just out of range.
Finch takes one on the button.
Miyata misses with a looping left.
Miyata misses with a body shot.
Finch misses with a hook
and Miyata counters with a right hand to the body.
Miyata looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Richmond Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Miyata.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Miyata.
Miyata is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Finch with a body shot.
Finch tries to land a leg kick but Miyata saw it coming and moves away.
Miyata walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miyata might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Finch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Miyata cracks Finch with an open hand slap.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Miyata.
A little feinted left hand from Finch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Miyata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finch doesn't seem phased though.
Miyata scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Miyata shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Finch but Finch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Finch misses with a leg kick.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
Miyata closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Finch throws a head kick that misses.
Miyata looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Finch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Miyata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Finch throwing a counter right hand but Miyata manages to avoid it.
Miyata scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Finch doesn't seem bothered though.
Miyata cracks Finch with a good jab.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Miyata darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Miyata misses with a hook to the body
and Finch counters with a head kick. That will keep Miyata thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Miyata misses with a body shot.
Finch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Finch misses with a kick to the body.
A big left from Finch misses.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miyata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Miyata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch lands a right hook to the body.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Miyata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miyata misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Finch gets caught napping as Miyata dives in and scores a takedown. Finch manages to retain guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miyata missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miyata won't allow Finch to sweep him here.
Finch managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kira Miyata dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miyata manages to avoid it.
Miyata blocks a head kick by Finch.
Miyata lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finch at a distance.
Miyata just misses with a punch to the body.
Miyata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Finch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miyata throws a right and a left that Finch avoids nicely.
Nice cross by Miyata.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miyata. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miyata connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Miyata throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyata takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Finch misses with a body kick.
Miyata was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Miyata looks for a takedown but Finch sprawls well.
Finch throws a quick counter head kick but Miyata was just out of range.
Finch tried to score with a low kick but Miyata checks it.#T1#
Miyata moves out of range of the leg kick from Finch.
A jab from Finch misses.
Miyata with the counter takedown but Finch avoids it easily.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Miyata checks a low kick from Finch.
Miyata defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Miyata sizes up Finch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miyata misses with a looping right.
Finch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Finch throws a leg kick which misses Miyata's front leg but catches the back leg as Miyata tries to avoid it.
Miyata checks a low kick from Finch.
Miyata feints the counter takedown.
Miyata throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Miyata connects with a good right hand that stumbles Finch. Finch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Miyata now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Miyata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kira Miyata seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Finch lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Miyata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Miyata misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Finch gets caught flat footed, as Miyata shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Finch pushes Miyata off and scrambles back to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Miyata blocks the leg kick.
Miyata misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good exchange - Miyata coming out on top.
Finch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Miyata is able to avoid easily.
Miyata lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Finch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miyata.
Miyata uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Finch has time to react.
Miyata swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
#T3#
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miyata takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Miyata scores with a crisp jab that stopped Finch in his tracks.
Miyata looks to land a combination but Finch avoids it well.
Finch jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Finch takes one to the side of the head.
Miyata misses with a straight right.
Miyata throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Finch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miyata misses with a low kick.
Miyata swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Finch makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Miyata really felt that one!
Finch throws a leg kick but Miyata checks it.
Miyata with the counter takedown but Finch avoids it easily.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miyata throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.
Miyata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Finch stuffs the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch moves away from the strike by Miyata.
Miyata misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the body from Miyata misses
and Finch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miyata slips a jab from Finch.
Nice defenses there by Miyata.
Miyata connects with a nice looking jab.
Finch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Finch throws the left hand but Miyata avoids the punch easily.
Finch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miyata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miyata thuds a left hand into Finch's body.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kira Miyata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Miyata scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Miyata scores with a sloppy right hand. Finch should have avoided that one.
Miyata looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Finch moves away from the strike by Miyata.
Finch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miyata just misses with a punch to the body.
Miyata's corner calls for a 1-2. Miyata obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Miyata misses.
Finch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyata looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Finch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miyata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miyata misses with a straight right.
Finch throws a hook but Miyata avoids it easily.
Finch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Finch walks into a left hand. #T1#
Miyata connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Finch momentarily.
Miyata cracks Finch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Miyata misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
Miyata walks into a straight right hand from Finch.
Finch defending well as Miyata loads up on a big left hand.
Miyata misses with a straight left.
Finch walks into a left hand.
Finch is looking to slow Miyata down with leg kicks.
Miyata throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by Miyata there.
Miyata will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Finch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miyata.
A little feinted left hand from Finch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miyata takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Miyata throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Finch jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miyata throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finch on the side of the head.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Miyata moves away and avoids it.
Miyata feints the counter takedown.
Finch walks into a jab.
Finch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miyata misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
Finch checks the leg kick.
Finch jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Miyata swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Miyata misses with a hook
and Finch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Miyata misses.
Miyata connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Good exchange - Miyata coming out on top.
Miyata shoots in but Finch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Richmond Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kira Miyata.#T3#
Finch misses with a few strikes there.
Miyata fails with a takedown attempt.
Finch fires out a quick counter leg kick but Miyata just manages to avoid it.
Richmond Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miyata.
Finch avoids the head kick by Miyata.
Finch misses with a leg kick
and Finch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miyata misses with an uppercut.
Miyata scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Finch doesn't seem bothered though.
Miyata throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. Miyata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Miyata has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Finch finds it's way round the side to connect with Miyata's head. #T4##TD2#
Miyata throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Finch was covering up waiting for the punch and Miyata finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Miyata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Finch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miyata has managed to get both his arms back between Finch's legs - danger averted.
Miyata is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Finch throws his legs up looking for a submission but Miyata uses it to pass to side control.
Miyata 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.
Finch trying to remain calm as Miyata controls from the top position.
Miyata works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kira Miyata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miyata 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kira Miyata!
An out of breath Kira Miyata thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Richmond Finch spoke after the fight, saying 'I guess I'll be drowning my sorrows instead of celebrating at tonight's after party. '.
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Event:
EVO 293: Tallon vs Bardanos
Date: Jan 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Finch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Finch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Finch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Finch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koks to score with a decent uppercut.
Koks cracks Finch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Koks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rafal Koks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Koks there.
Koks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A left lands for Koks.
Finch scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koks scores with a nice right hand.
Koks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice jab there from Koks.
Koks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koks throws a body shot but no joy.
Koks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch. #T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Koks.
Finch scores with a head kick. Koks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Koks tries a head kick but it misses.
Finch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koks manages to avoid it.
Koks is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Koks throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koks avoids a kick to the body.
Koks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Koks finds it's way through Finch's defenses.
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koks looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Finch looks for the body kick but Koks saw that one coming.
Finch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Koks.
Finch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koks.
Koks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Koks tenderised Finch's leg. Finch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Finch dips to his left and cracks Koks with an uppercut!#T2#
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Koks.
Koks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Finch's calf.
Koks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finch checks a leg kick.
Koks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Finch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koks on the side of the head.
Koks looks to land a body kick but Finch moved away.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
No joy there for Koks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koks stuns Finch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Koks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koks scrambles back to his feet.
Finch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koks. Koks obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Koks tenderised Finch's leg. Finch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Finch misses with a hook.
Koks lands with an uppercut that bounces Finch off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Finch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Koks saw that one coming.
Koks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koks misses with a hook.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Koks moves out of range easily.
Koks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Finch cracks Koks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch cracks a nice hook into Koks's ribs.
Finch thows a body kick. Koks tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Koks darts in and clinches Finch up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Koks throws an elbow but misses.
Finch scores with a shot to the side of Koks's head.
Nice body punch from Finch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koks lands an elbow inside.
Koks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
Finch lands a shoulder strike.
Koks misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Finch breaks the clinch.
Koks jabs Finch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Koks throws a leg kick but Finch checks it.
Finch was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Koks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koks.
Koks connects with a looping right hand.
Finch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Koks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koks dips to his left and cracks Finch with an uppercut!
Koks cracks Finch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Koks's shoulder, as Koks tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koks to score with a decent uppercut.
Koks misses with an uppercut.
Koks swings widly with a right hand
and Finch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafal Koks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Finch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Finch misses with a hook.
Koks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finch can do to turn this around?
Finch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koks throws out the jab.
Koks misses with the combination.
Koks slips under a jab from Finch.
Koks checks a leg kick nicely.
Finch throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koks counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Finch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Finch lands a nice shot that snaps Koks's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Finch.
Koks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finch.
The fighters circling - Koks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Finch lands a leg kick that knocks Koks off balance momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Koks blocks the low kick.
Koks is looking to clinch.
Finch counters with a body kick.
Koks is looking to clinch but Finch is avoiding it.
Finch steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Koks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Finch backs up against the cage.
Finch throws a push kick but Koks slaps the foot to one side.
Finch looks for the body kick but Koks saw that one coming.
Rafal Koks is winning the standup battle so far.
Finch moves out of range as Koks strikes.
Koks misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Koks lands a head kick!
#ROC#
Finch is rocked!
Finch throws a sloppy body shot
and Koks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finch is still on wobbly legs! Can Koks finish him?
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Finch as he connects with a hook.
Finch seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T2#
Koks scores with a jab to the body.
Koks throws a good cross that connects.
Nice jab there from Koks.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koks scores with a nice right hand.
Koks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Finch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koks scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Koks.
Nice body kick from Finch.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koks avoids the body shot from Finch.
Koks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finch tries to move into range but Koks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koks looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Koks throws a series of punches but Finch moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Koks.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Finch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Finch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Finch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koks connects with a solid leg kick.
Koks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Finch misses with a hook. Koks ducked under it nicely.
Finch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koks slips under a jab.
Finch takes a swing at Koks's ribcage but misses.
Finch slips under a jab from Koks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Koks just misses with a punch to the body.
Finch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Finch plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#
Koks is rocked!
Koks throws a series of punches but Finch avoids them all with ease.
Oh Koks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koks walks straight into a right hand from Finch - that's dropped him! Finch jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Koks from any more punishment! Koks complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Richmond Finch!
Richmond Finch very nearly forgot to thank Pearson Specter Litt amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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#R1#
Finch scores with a hook.
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Camatta counter with a right hand.
Camatta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Camatta.
Camatta catches Finch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Camatta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Finch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Finch wants it to stay on the feet.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
Camatta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Finch throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Camatta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finch's waist but Finch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Camatta off to one side.
Richmond Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Camatta.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. Camatta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camatta throws out a counter right but Finch avoids it with no problem.
Camatta throws an off balance right hand
and Finch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Camatta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Finch throws a lazy uppercut
and Camatta counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camatta moves away from the strike by Finch.
Camatta scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camatta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Camatta drives through with a takedown into guard.
Camatta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Camatta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Finch has Camatta pulled in close to control his posture.
Camatta prevents Finch from getting back to his feet.
Camatta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Camatta connects with a couple of short punches.
Finch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finch working a defensive guard here.
Finch is looking to stand up but Camatta isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Camatta trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom.
Finch pulls Camatta in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Camatta looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Finch misses with a hook. Camatta ducked under it nicely.
Finch throws a body kick that misses.
Camatta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Camatta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Camatta throws out a powerful jab.
Camatta misses with a body shot
and Finch counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camatta.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Finch.
Finch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Camatta is out of range.
Camatta defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Camatta avoids the head kick by Finch.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Camatta.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Camatta jabs at Finch's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Finch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Camatta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finch.
Camatta scores with a jab. Finch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot by Camatta.
Camatta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finch's hands.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camatta.
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!
Camatta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finch.
Finch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Camatta scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Camatta throws a right hand that misses
and Finch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Camatta.
Camatta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Camatta moves out of range as Finch strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Finch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Finch throws a head kick that misses.
Camatta throws out a counter right but Finch avoids it with no problem.
Finch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Finch wants it to stay on the feet.
Finch throws out a powerful jab.
Camatta misses with a looping left.
Camatta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
Finch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Finch misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Camatta will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Camatta throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Finch works the jab nicely.
No joy there for Finch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camatta.
Finch thumps Camatta with a low kick.
Camatta connects with a looping right hand.
Camatta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Finch. Finch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Richmond Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Camatta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Finch throws a lazy uppercut
and Camatta counters with an outside leg kick.
A big left from Camatta misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Camatta as he connects with a hook.
Camatta misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch throws a solid leg kick but Camatta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Finch.
A swing and a miss from Camatta.#T1#
Camatta throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Finch throwing a counter right hand but Camatta manages to avoid it.
Camatta lands a body shot.
Finch scores with a nice right hand.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camatta thuds a left hand into Finch's body.
Finch misses with a right hand
and Camatta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finch checks the leg kick nicely there.
Finch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Camatta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Finch is fending him off so far but Camatta persists. Nope, Finch circles away and we're back to standing.
Finch tries a low kick but Camatta avoids it.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camatta manages to avoid it.
Finch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Finch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Camatta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Camatta lands with a thumping leg kick.
Finch throws the left hand but Camatta avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Camatta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Richmond Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camatta swinging wildly here.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camatta throws a head kick that misses
and Finch counters with a nice kick to the body.
Camatta lands the left hand.
Camatta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Finch throws a lazy head kick
and Camatta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Finch defending well as Camatta loads up on a big left hand.
Camatta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Finch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Camatta closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Finch quickly recovers to half guard.
My spies in DJs Locker inform me that Camatta has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Finch looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Camatta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finch keeps working.
Camatta throwing shots but Finch is blocking nicely.
Finch is looking for a sweep. Camatta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camatta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finch keeps working. #SUB2#
Camatta seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camatta misses with a head shot. Finch uses the momentum to regain guard.
Camatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Finch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Camatta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Camatta throwing strikes from guard but Finch blocks nicely.
Camatta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Camatta stopping the sweep attempt from Finch.
Camatta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Camatta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Finch trying to control the position.
Camatta trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Camatta is looking to work some ground and pound but Finch has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Camatta 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!
#R3#
Camatta throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Finch misses with a left hand
and Camatta counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Finch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Finch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Finch works Camatta's body with a nice hook.
Finch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Camatta goes for a double leg but Finch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Finch continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Finch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Camatta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camatta feints a counter leg kick.
Finch misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Camatta feints and then cracks Finch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finch down.
Camatta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Camatta slips a straight right by Finch.
Camatta sizes up Finch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Finch throws a head kick but Camatta moves out of range.
Finch moves forwards but Camatta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Camatta lunges at Finch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Finch's hand.
Finch takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Camatta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Finch takes a swing at Camatta's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Camatta.
Camatta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Camatta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camatta.
Camatta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick
and Camatta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camatta throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch throwing a counter right hand but Camatta manages to avoid it.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camatta throws a sloppy body shot
letting Finch counter with a right hand.
Camatta takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Camatta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Camatta misses its intended target.
Camatta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Camatta scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Camatta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Camatta looks for a takedown but Finch sprawls well.
Finch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#
It looks like Antonio Camatta has been cut.
Camatta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richmond Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Camatta.#T3#
Finch misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Camatta to counter with a crisp jab.
Camatta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Camatta throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
Camatta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camatta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finch throws an off balance right hand
and Camatta counters with a solid body kick.
Jab, jab by Camatta - just one landing.
Finch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Camatta misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Finch jabs at Camatta's body.
Finch scores with a spinning back kick!
Finch lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camatta misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Camatta. #T4#
Camatta staying out of range there.
Camatta misses with an uppercut
and Finch counters with a stiff right hand.
Finch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
Camatta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Finch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Camatta slips a straight right by Finch.
Camatta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Camatta misses with a hook to the body
and Finch makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Camatta really felt that one!
Camatta takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That kick from Finch tenderised Camatta's leg. Camatta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Camatta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camatta throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch throws a hook but Camatta avoids it easily.
Finch walks into a stiff left hand from Camatta.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camatta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Antonio Camatta just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Camatta feints and then cracks Finch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finch down.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Camatta moves out of range easily.
Camatta throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Finch misses.
Camatta stuns Finch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Camatta cracks a nice hook into Finch's ribs.
Finch throws a lazy uppercut
and Camatta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camatta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Camatta lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Finch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Finch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Camatta looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camatta.
Camatta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Camatta sizes up Finch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Camatta ducks under a wild hook from Finch.#T1#
Camatta throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Finch connects with a right hand. Camatta shakes it off.
Camatta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Camatta has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Finch.
Camatta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Finchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slapping leg kick lands for Finch.
Finch works Camatta's body with a nice hook.
Camatta slips under a jab from Finch.
Camatta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Camatta throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Camatta slips a jab from Finch.
Some wild striking there from Camatta.
Finch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Camatta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Finch gets caught napping as Camatta dives in and scores a takedown. Finch manages to retain guard.#ES#
Finch has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Camatta off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camatta looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Finch misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Finch.
Finch connects with a right hand. Camatta shakes it off.
Finch scores with a body shot.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camatta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camatta misses with a body shot
and Finch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camatta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Finch throws a head kick that Camatta semi-blocks.
Camatta lands with a hook. Finch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Finch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Camatta's sensitive parts. #T3#
Finch connects with a high kick.
Finch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Finch throws a jab when Camatta was well out of range.
Finch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Camatta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camatta moves away.
Finch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Finch. Beautiful body shot.
A jab lands there for Finch.
Finch scores with a jab. Camatta acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Camatta misses with a takedown attempt - Finch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Camatta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finch misses the jab.#T4#
Finch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camatta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Camatta.
Camatta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Camatta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Camatta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Finch moves out of range of the body kick from Camatta.
Finch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Camatta misses its intended target.
Camatta tries to score with a low kick but Finch moves his leg out of the way.
Camatta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch throws a low kick, looking for Camatta's leg but Camatta calmly moves out of range.
Camatta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Richmond Finch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Camatta's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Camatta lands a nice hook to Finch's body. Finch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Camatta throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Camatta slips a straight right by Finch.
Camatta tries to land a front kick but Finch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Camatta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Camatta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Finch scores with a jab to the head.
Camatta takes a kick to the side of the head.
Camatta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camatta can pounce on him.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Camatta connects with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Finch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Finch 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. #T1#
Finch slips a straight right by Camatta.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
The fighters circling - Camatta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Finch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crunch! Finch slams his shin into Camatta's torso.
Camatta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camatta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finch counters with a nice body shot.
Camatta throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD2#
Camatta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Antonio Camatta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Finch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camatta is working away from the top position though.
Finch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Camatta.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Camatta is looking to take a break and control but Finch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Camatta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Camatta trying to control from Finch's half guard. Finch has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Camatta postures up in Finch's guard and throws a big left but Finch blocks it.
Camatta throws an elbow that misses. Finch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Camatta's guard. Nice move by Finch!#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camatta has his hands on Finch's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Camatta has his foot on Finch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finch works his way back into a safe position though.
Antonio Camatta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Camatta working a defensive guard here.
Finch tries to stand but Camatta is controlling from the bottom.
Richmond Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Camatta 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.
Camatta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Finch landing with the ground and pound.
Camatta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Camatta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Camatta trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Camatta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camatta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camatta.
Camatta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Camatta misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Camatta misses the target.
Finch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Camatta ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Camatta wants to slow Finch down by chopping away at his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Camatta.
Well Camatta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Camatta!
Antonio Camatta bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Richmond Finch had this to say: 'I guess I'll be drowning my sorrows instead of celebrating at tonight's after party. '.
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Event:
EVO 277: Tallon vs Mazcsakhs
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Camacho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Camacho.
Camacho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Finch is out of range and Camacho settles back down.
Camacho defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Finch leaves Camacho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Camacho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camacho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Finch.
Camacho throws a lazy uppercut
and Finch counters with a stiff right hand.
Finch tries to work over Camacho's front leg with a kick but Camacho checks it.
Camacho tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Finch manages to circle out of the way.
A big right from Finch misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finch.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Camacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camacho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Hector Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Camacho misses with a jab, cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Camacho.
A slapping body kick lands there for Finch.
Camacho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Camacho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Finch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Finch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Camacho lands a jab to the head.
A low kick from Camacho is predictable there
and Finch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camacho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Finch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Finch there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camacho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Camacho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camacho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Camacho misses its intended target.
Finch throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Camacho counters by moving into the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Finch breaks from the clinch.
Camacho blocks a leg kick.
Camacho misses with a body kick.
Camacho throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Finch throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Camacho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Finch.
Camacho drops his hands momentarily and Finch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice body kick from Finch.
Finch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camacho.
Camacho on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Finch is looking to slow Camacho down with leg kicks.
Finch takes one to the chin there.
Camacho thumps Finch with a low kick.
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camacho was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.#T3#
Finch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Finch defending well as Camacho loads up on a big left hand.
Camacho throws a wild body kick that Finch sees coming a mile off.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Camacho misses with a straight left.
Finch connects with a crisp jab.
Camacho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Finch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Camacho misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Finch counter with a right hand.
Finch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Camacho to score with a decent uppercut.
Camacho throws a front kick that sends Finch stumbling back into the cage.
Finch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camacho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick misses from Finch.
Camacho misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4#
Camacho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Finch doesn't seem bothered though.
That kick from Finch tenderised Camacho's leg. Camacho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Camacho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Finch walks into a stiff left hand from Camacho.
Camacho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Camacho has managed to clinch.
Camacho misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Camacho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Camacho tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Finch counters with a slapping leg kick.
Camacho thows a leg kick but Finch checks it
and Finch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters circling a little - Finch finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Finch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Camacho jabs Finch right on the nose. Finch blinks but takes it well.
Finch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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 Hector Camacho will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finch lands a glancing blow to the side of Camacho's head.
A lazy left from Finch finds it's target.
Finch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Camacho scores with a jab.
Finch swats away the attempt to clinch by Camacho.
Finch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Camacho misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho throws an off balance right hand
and Finch counters with a straight right hand.
Finch connects with a nice looking jab.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Camacho's shoulder, as Camacho tries to avoid the shot.
Camacho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Finch. That snapped Camacho's head back.
#T1#
Camacho blocks a head kick by Finch.
Richmond Finch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Camacho, right into the meat.
Camacho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Finch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Camacho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finch.#CL#
Camacho has Finch up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Camacho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch misses with a kick to the body.
Camacho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Finch misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Camacho misses the target.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Finch on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Finch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Camacho.
Finch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Finch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camacho scores with a nice strike.
Camacho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Finch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC#
Finch is rocked!
Finch connects with a right hand. Camacho shakes it off.
Finch is still on wobbly legs! Can Camacho finish him?#CL#
Camacho has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Finch breaks from the clinch.
Finch seems to have recovered his senses.
Camacho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finch's sensitive parts.
Camacho throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Finch 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Finch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Camacho tried to counter with a leg kick but Finch avoided it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finch.
Camacho lands with a cross.
Camacho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finch's sensitive parts.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Camacho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab from Finch.
Camacho throws a good cross that connects.
Camacho walks into a straight right hand from Finch.
Finch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A leg kick checked by Finch.
A solid body kick from Camacho.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho wants to land a leg kick but Finch is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finch! But no joy.
Finch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camacho. Camacho obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4#
Camacho lands a leg kick that knocks Finch off balance momentarily.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Camacho is just out of range.
Finch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Camacho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Finch as he checks the leg kick.
Camacho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Finch. That's going to slow Camacho down.
Camacho lands the left hand.
Camacho delivers a nice body kick.
Finch motions for Camacho to come forward. Finch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camacho misses with a takedown attempt
and Finch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Camacho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Finch appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Camacho tries to clinch but Finch moves away
and Finch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hector Camacho will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Finch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Camacho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Camacho swings widly with a right hand
enabling Finch to counter with a crisp jab.
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Camacho tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camacho.
Camacho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finch throws a hook but Camacho blocks it.
Camacho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Camacho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Finch cracks Camacho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Camacho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Camacho.
Camacho blocks a head kick by Finch.
And Camacho counters with a quick kick to the body but Finch blocks it.
Camacho with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Camacho.
A nice side step and Finch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Camacho misses with a body shot
and Finch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Camacho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Camacho misses with a body shot.
Finch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Camacho tried to counter with a leg kick but Finch avoided it.
Nice shot by Finch.
Finch misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Camacho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finch doesn't seem phased though.
A good leg kick by Finch.
A clash of legs there as Camacho blocks the low kick.
Finch feints and then cracks Camacho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Camacho down.
Finch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Camacho circles away quickly and effectively.
Camacho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Camacho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camacho moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Camacho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Finch slips under a jab.
Finch moves out of range of the body kick from Camacho.
Camacho moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Camacho throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Finch tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Camacho is in Finch's guard.
Finch is trying to control the position but Camacho postures up.
Finch wants to sweep but no luck.
Finch keeping moving, preventing Camacho from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camacho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Camacho looking to sit in guard and control but Finch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Camacho tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SU2#
Finch stands up from Camacho's guard - Finch perhaps looking for a knockout.
Camacho scores with a hook to the body. Finch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Finch digs a good body shot into Camacho's ribs.
Camacho throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Camacho misses with a shot to the body
and Finch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camacho looks to land a body kick but Finch moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Camacho.
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camacho. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finch with a jab.#T4#
Finch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Finch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Finch throws a shot to the body.
Camacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camacho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Finch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camacho moves forwards but Finch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Finch throws a head kick but Camacho moves out of range.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Camacho moves out of range easily.
Camacho throwing a counter right hand but Finch manages to avoid it.
Finch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Camacho misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
Finch explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Finch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richmond Finch really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Finch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Finch flicks out a counter leg kick but Camacho steps away.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Camacho scores with a jab to the body.
Camacho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Finch lands with a kick to the ribs.
#TD#
Finch gets caught napping as Camacho dives in and scores a takedown. Finch manages to retain guard.
Camacho throwing strikes from guard but Finch blocks nicely.
Finch being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho looking to pass the guard. #T1##ES2#
Finch is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Camacho presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Finch breaks the clinch.
Camacho throws a poor cross that misses
and Finch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Finch misses with a hook.
Camacho throws a quick counter kick to the body but Finch avoids it.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finch lands with a straight right. Camacho didn't see that one coming.
Finch throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Camacho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Finch checks it well.
Finch drops his hands momentarily and Camacho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Camacho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Camacho needs to keep his hands up - Finch had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Camacho misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Finch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Camacho ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Camacho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Camacho with a hook.
Finch slips under a jab.
Camacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camacho throws a front kick that sends Finch stumbling back into the cage.
Camacho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Finch counters with a body kick.
Camacho digs a good hook to Finch's body.
Camacho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Camacho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finch misses with a looping right.#T3#
Camacho connects with a leg kick. Finch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Finch thuds his shin into the meat of Camacho's side.
Camacho attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Finch cracks Camacho with an open hand slap.
A big right from Camacho misses.
Camacho throws an off balance right hand
and Finch counters with a body kick.
Finch throws a head kick but Camacho moves out of range.
Camacho throws a big shot that misses.
Finch throws a head kick that half lands.
Finch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Camacho looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finch on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Finch throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camacho checks a leg kick nicely.
Camacho lands the left hand.
Camacho avoids the head kick by Finch.
Finch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Camacho misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Finch counters with a head kick. That will keep Camacho thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Finch is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Finch tries to move into range but Camacho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Camacho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Camacho. #CL#
Camacho moves into the clinch.
Finch misses with some punches.
Finch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Finch is trying to force a seperation but Camacho has the dominant position.
Finch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Richmond Finch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Camacho misses with a low kick.
Camacho throws a low kick but Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camacho.
#TD#
Camacho shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Finch is positioning himself well to prevent Camacho advancing to mount.
Camacho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finch keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Camacho is keen to just control but Finch is a slippery customer.
Camacho seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Finch wants to control but Camacho is keeping busy.
Camacho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Camacho is nestled in close to Finch, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Camacho there.
Camacho scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Finch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Camacho scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camacho working the head and body with strikes.
Camacho looks to land a strike but Finch avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Finch working a defensive guard here.
Finch has momentary wrist control but Camacho slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Camacho postures up in Finch's guard and throws a big left but Finch blocks it.
Finch keeping moving, preventing Camacho from controlling successfully.
Camacho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camacho prevents Finch from getting back to his feet.
Camacho throws a big elbow that misses.
Hector Camacho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Finch trying to control the position.
Camacho wants to control from the top but Finch keeps moving.
Camacho is in close to Finch's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Camacho is looking to work some ground and pound but Finch has wrist control.
Finch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Camacho is controlling him.
Camacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Finch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Camacho slips the punch.
Camacho swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Finch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camacho's corner calls for a 1-2. Camacho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Finch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Camacho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Finch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Camacho misses with a low kick.
A big right from Camacho misses.
Finch has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Camacho.
Camacho throws a wild body kick that Finch sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Finch missing with a left hand there. Camacho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camacho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Camacho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camacho tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finch is able to avoid easily.
Finch throws the left hand but Camacho avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Camacho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Camacho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Finch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice defenses there by Camacho.
Camacho attempts a counter takedown but Finch avoids it well and moves away.
A lazy body kick from Camacho
and Camacho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Finch misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finch throws a jab when Camacho was well out of range.
Camacho moves in looking to clinch but Finch pushes him off.
Camacho misses with an uppercut
and Finch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Camacho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Camacho 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Richmond Finch!
Richmond Finch really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pearson Specter Litt logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Hector Camacho spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck it's going to shit fast'.
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Event:
EVO 271: Kakoullis vs Seia 2
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
The Hurt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Finch on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Finch dips to his left and cracks The Hurt with an uppercut!
Finch jabs The Hurt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Finch staying out of range there.
Finch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The Hurt misses with a straight right.
The Hurt connects with a right hand. Finch shakes it off.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from The Hurt.
Finch digs a good hook to The Hurt's body.
The fighters circling - The Hurt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch throws a head kick but The Hurt moves out of range.
The Hurt throws a leg kick
and Finch counters with a good, hard body kick but The Hurt shrugs it off.
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!
Nice defenses there by The Hurt.
Finch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Hurt misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
Finch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Finch there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Hurt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finch throws a counter high kick but The Hurt was just alert enough to avoid it.#T1#
Finch throws a body punch but The Hurt moves out of range.
Finch blocks a head kick by The Hurt.
Finch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Hurt throws a combination. Finch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Finch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Hurt misses with a wild body shot.
The Hurt misses the shot to the body.
The Hurt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.
The Hurt wants to counter with a clinch but Finch pushes him away.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Hurt throws out the jab.
Finch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Hurt cracks a nice hook into Finch's ribs.
Finch moves out of range of the leg kick from The Hurt.
The Hurt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Finch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
The Hurt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Finch scores with a punch to the head.
The Hurt takes one to the chin there.
Finch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Hurt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Hurt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Finch.
Finch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Hurt.
The Hurt throws a leg kick that misses.
The Hurt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finch.
Finch misses with a kick to the body.
Finch steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from The Hurt. That one must have hurt.
The Hurt connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Hurt.
The Hurt looks to land a combination but Finch avoids it well.
Finch misses with an uppercut. The Hurt saw that one coming.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Hurt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Hurt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Finch moves away from the strike by The Hurt. #T3#
Good shot there by The Hurt.
The Hurt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finch moves out of range of the body kick from The Hurt.
The Hurt cracks Finch with an open hand slap.
The Hurt throws a head kick that misses.
The Hurt lands with a good body shot.
Finch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Hurt tries a head kick but it misses.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
Decent striking displayed by Finch there.
Finch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Hurt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Finch. That one must have hurt.
The Hurt connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch blocks a low kick nicely.
Finch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Hurt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Hurt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Finch throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Hurt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Hurt throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Burt The Hurt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Hurt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finch blocks a jab.
Finch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Hurt's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. The Hurt does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Hurt scores with a jab to the body.
Finch connects with a nice looking jab.
The Hurt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Finch connects with a high kick.
Finch throws a front kick aimed at The Hurt's knee but The Hurt avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Hurt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Finch throws a low kick but The Hurt avoids it.
The Hurt misses with a hook.
The Hurt lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Burt The Hurt will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Finch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Hurt throws a leg kick but Finch moved away.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and The Hurt moves out of range easily.
Finch connects with a body shot.
A big right from The Hurt misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Finch.
Finch digs a good hook to The Hurt's body.
Burt The Hurt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finch takes a swing at The Hurt's ribcage but misses.
The Hurt throws a big shot that misses.
Finch throws a jab when The Hurt was well out of range.
The Hurt throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Hurt manages to avoid it.
The Hurt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Hurt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Finch checks it well.
Finch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Hurt throws a push kick but Finch slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Finch staying out of range there.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Finch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Hurt.
A head kick misses from Finch.
Finch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Hurt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Hurt connects with a jab.
The Hurt throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC2#
Finch is rocked!
Finch misses with a low kick.
Oh Finch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finch seems to have got his legs back now.
The Hurt takes one to the chin there.
Nice body punch from The Hurt.
Finch needs to keep his hands up - The Hurt had a free shot at his head there.
Finch feints and then cracks The Hurt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Hurt down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Hurt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Finch.
#T2#
Finch tries to score with a low kick but The Hurt moves his leg out of the way.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Hurt.
A head kick misses from The Hurt.
Finch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Finch throws a body punch but The Hurt moves out of range.
Finch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from The Hurt.
The Hurt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The Hurt missing with a left hand there. Finch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Hurt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Finch has time to react.
The Hurt throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Finch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Hurt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from The Hurt.
A head kick misses from The Hurt.
The Hurt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Hurt scores with a jab to the head.
Finch misses with a hook
and Finch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Finch might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The Hurt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
Finch sizes up The Hurt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Hurt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Finch connects with a crisp jab.
The Hurt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Hurt throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
The Hurt falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Finch to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from The Hurt lands.
The Hurt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
The Hurt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The Hurt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The Hurt throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.
Finch blocks a low kick nicely.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Hurt.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but The Hurt is just out of range.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from The Hurt. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Hurt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Hurt throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Finch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The Hurt misses with a straight right.
Finch lands a really nice looking cross but The Hurt seems unphased.
The Hurt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finch lands the left hand.
A jab from The Hurt misses.
The Hurt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Hurt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crunch! Finch slams his shin into The Hurt's torso.
The Hurt is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Hurt connects with a body shot that sends Finch's belly button to the back.
The Hurt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Hurt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Burt The Hurt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
The Hurt moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
The Hurt forces Finch back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Hurt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Hurt misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Finch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Hurt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Hurt tries a body shot but Finch blocks it.
Finch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Finch pushes The Hurt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Hurt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Finch breaks from the clinch.
Finch avoids the body shot from The Hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Finch.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from The Hurt.
Finch lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Finch.
The Hurt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Finch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The Hurt throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
The Hurt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Finch misses with a kick to the body
and The Hurt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Hurt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Finch. That one must have hurt.
The Hurt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Finch throws a chopping leg kick but The Hurt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice shot by Finch.
The Hurt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Finch cracks the inside of The Hurt's front leg.
Finch connects with a looping right hand.
Finch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab from Finch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch throws a low kick, looking for The Hurt's leg but The Hurt calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from The Hurt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch misses with a lunging right hand
and The Hurt counters with a series of strikes. Finch will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
The Hurt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Finch counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by The Hurt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Hurt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Finch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Finch blocks a jab.
The Hurt throws a big shot that misses.
Finch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Hurt misses with an uppercut.
As The Hurt backs away, Finch returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Finch thumps The Hurt with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Finch.
Good leg kick by Finch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Hurt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Finch slips a jab from The Hurt.#T3#
Some wild striking there from The Hurt.
The Hurt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Hurt's calf.
Finch jabs at The Hurt's body.
Richmond Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Hurt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Finch.
The Hurt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The Hurt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Hurt throws a lazy right hand but Finch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
The Hurt drives through and clinches with Finch against the cage.
#BC#
Finch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finch cracks The Hurt with an open hand slap.
Finch punishes The Hurt's body with a nice straight punch.
The Hurt throws a sloppy head kick #KD#
and Finch counters with a nice right hand that sends The Hurt toppling to the canvas! The Hurt scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Finch finish him?!#ROC#
The Hurt is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid body kick from Finch.
The Hurt is still on wobbly legs! Can Finch finish him?
The Hurt switches off momentarily and Finch cracks him with a monster right hand! The Hurt topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Finch dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Finch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richmond Finch!
Richmond Finch managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pearson Specter Litt, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
EVO 268: Traylor vs Parker
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Aldo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Aldo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Aldo seems to be working for a kimura but Finch defends the submission attempt.
Finch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aldo looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Finch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Aldo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Finch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aldo trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom.
Aldo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Aldo content to stall in guard here.
Finch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aldo is working Finch over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Finch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aldo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aldo wants to control from the top but Finch keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aldo misses with a takedown attempt
and Finch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aldo.
Aldo throws a right hand that Finch ducks under and follows up with a left that Finch also avoids with ease.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finch sprawls well. Finch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aldo gets slowly back to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finch.#CUT2#
It looks like Jose Aldo has been cut.#T3##TD#
Aldo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Finch dodges the ground and pound from Aldo.
Aldo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Finch is looking for a sweep.
Finch tries to escape but Aldo is in control. #SUB#
Aldo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Finch rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aldo's guard! Nice work there by Finch!
Aldo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Aldo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Aldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Finch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Finch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aldo throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
#T4##SUB#
Aldo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finch is aware though and is defending well.
Finch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Finch pushing down on Aldo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Finch wants to pass to mount but Aldo is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Aldo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Finch pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Aldo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richmond Finch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Aldo'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#
Finch connects with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Aldo.
Aldo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finch.
Finch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aldo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Finch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finch misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Aldo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Finch to the ground. Aldo is now in Finch's guard.
Aldo throwing strikes from guard but Finch blocks nicely. #T1#
Aldo wants to pass the guard but Finch is keeping the position.
Aldo trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aldo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aldo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aldo pushing down on Finch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Aldo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Finch sees it coming and defends easily.
Nice strikes from Aldo there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Aldo is trying to work for a kimura but Finch is defending well.
Finch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#ES2#
Finch manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Aldo wants to take the fight to the mat but Finch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aldo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Finch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldo is trying to pull guard but Finch has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Finch manages to break the clinch.
Aldo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
Aldo fails with the takedown.
Finch lands with a cross.
Richmond Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch motions for Aldo to come forward. Finch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Finch sprawls and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Aldo.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finch sprawls well. Finch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aldo gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Finch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finch.#T4#
Aldo blocks a leg kick.
Finch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aldo.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
so Aldo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Finch is controlling Aldo's posture.
Aldo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Finch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aldo throwing strikes but missing.
Aldo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richmond Finch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jose Aldo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Finch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab from Aldo.
Aldo blocks a jab.
Aldo shoots in and drives through. Finch sprawls well.
Finch misses with a body shot.
Aldo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aldo shoots and misses
letting Finch counter with a right hand.
Finch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Aldo tries to counter with a takedown but Finch is quick to defend against it.
Aldo tries to move into range but Finch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aldo has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Aldo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo feinted with a counter takedown.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Finch circles away.
Aldo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Finch defends it nicely.
Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Finch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jose Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Aldo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Finch lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Finch there.
Aldo avoids a kick to the body.
Aldo shoots in but no luck this time.
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!
Aldo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aldo dives in for a single leg takedown but Finch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Finch throws out a counter right but Aldo avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for Finch.
Richmond Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finch scores with a push kick.
Finch throws a head kick that half lands.
Finch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Aldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Aldo.
Aldo shoots in but no luck this time.
Finch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aldo. That did some damage!
Good exchange - Finch coming out on top.
Aldo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aldo misses with a wild combination.
Aldo ducks right into an uppercut from Finch. #T4#
Aldo takes one to the side of the head.
Finch scores with a jab to the head.
Aldo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aldo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Aldo's shoulder, as Aldo tries to avoid the shot.
Aldo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Finch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aldo fails with a takedown attempt.
Aldo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richmond Finch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Finch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richmond Finch!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Richmond Finch made sure he mentioned Pearson Specter Litt, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
EVO 267: Alvado vs Kersikov
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Thumbhisbum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thumbhisbum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Thumbhisbum tries to bum rush Finch with a series of wild strikes but Finch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benjamin Thumbhisbum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thumbhisbum stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finch.
Thumbhisbum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thumbhisbum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Finch blocks a low kick nicely.
Thumbhisbum misses the jab.
Thumbhisbum throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thumbhisbum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thumbhisbum misses with an uppercut.
Thumbhisbum digs a good hook to Finch's body.
Thumbhisbum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Finch counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch misses with a head kick.
Thumbhisbum throws a combination. Finch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Thumbhisbum looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range. #T1#
Finch checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Finch. That snapped Thumbhisbum's head back.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum throws a combination that misses
and Finch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thumbhisbum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finch swings widly with a right hand
and Thumbhisbum counters with a stiff right hand.
Finch slips a jab and a cross from Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thumbhisbum tries to bum rush Finch with a series of wild strikes but Finch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD2#
Finch drops Thumbhisbum with a beautiful combination! Thumbhisbum stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Finch is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Benjamin Thumbhisbum has been cut.
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!
Finch connects with a right hand. Thumbhisbum shakes it off.#ROC2#
Thumbhisbum is rocked!
Thumbhisbum misses with a kick to the body
and Finch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Thumbhisbum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thumbhisbum misses with a kick to the body.
Thumbhisbum misses with a double jab.
Finch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thumbhisbum seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Thumbhisbum. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finch tries a quick counter leg kick but Thumbhisbum is wise to it.
A head kick misses from Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum walks into a jab.
Thumbhisbum gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Thumbhisbum misses the target.
Finch lands with a kick to the ribs.
Finch lands a nice shot to the body.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finch jabs Thumbhisbum right on the nose. Thumbhisbum blinks but takes it well.
Thumbhisbum moves away from the strike by Finch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thumbhisbum.
Finch throws a good cross that connects.
Finch lands a jab.
Thumbhisbum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Thumbhisbum misses with a head kick.
Finch replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Thumbhisbum blocks it well.#T3#
Thumbhisbum cracks Finch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A cross from Finch lands.
Thumbhisbum misses the shot to the body.
Thumbhisbum fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#
Finch is rocked!
Finch lands a head shot.
Finch thumps Thumbhisbum with a low kick.
Finch tests Thumbhisbum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thumbhisbum bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thumbhisbum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finch lands a really nice looking cross but Thumbhisbum seems unphased.
Finch is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thumbhisbum had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Thumbhisbum moves out of range easily.
Thumbhisbum has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Finch avoids the body shot from Thumbhisbum.
Finch drops his hands momentarily and Thumbhisbum takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Thumbhisbum cracks a nice hook into Finch's ribs.
Finch slips a jab from Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum throws a wild body kick that Finch sees coming a mile off.
Thumbhisbum misses with a series of wild punches.
Thumbhisbum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finch.
Finch misses with a body kick.
Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thumbhisbum.
Finch swings for the body but Thumbhisbum moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thumbhisbum.
Finch lands a slapping body shot.
Thumbhisbum swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finch! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richmond Finch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Thumbhisbum's cut.
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#
Finch checks the leg kick.
Thumbhisbum tries a head kick but it misses.
Thumbhisbum swinging wildly here.
Finch connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Thumbhisbum slips a jab from Finch.
The fighters circling - Thumbhisbum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richmond Finch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finch fails to land with a series of punches.
Thumbhisbum scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Thumbhisbum.
Finch is still on wobbly legs! Can Thumbhisbum finish him?
Thumbhisbum throws a lazy head kick
and Finch counters with a nice body shot.
Finch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thumbhisbum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Thumbhisbum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Finch cracks Thumbhisbum with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Thumbhisbum.
Finch scores with a sloppy right hand. Thumbhisbum should have avoided that one.
Finch seems to have recovered his senses.
Finch connects with a single shot there.#KD2#
Finch drops Thumbhisbum with a beautiful combination! Thumbhisbum stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Finch is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Thumbhisbum moves into range and clinches up with Finch.
Finch is trying to break the clinch but Thumbhisbum is controlling him.
Finch is looking to break free of the clinch but Thumbhisbum has double underhooks.
Finch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thumbhisbum misses with a punch to the body.
Thumbhisbum misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
A short left from Thumbhisbum.
Finch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thumbhisbum has him pressed against the cage.
Thumbhisbum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thumbhisbum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thumbhisbum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Finch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finch blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thumbhisbum. #BC2#
Finch manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. Thumbhisbum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thumbhisbum throws a series of punches but Finch avoids them all with ease.
Thumbhisbum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Finch momentarily.
Finch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thumbhisbum. Thumbhisbum obviously looking to wear him down.
Finch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thumbhisbum checks a low kick from Finch.#T3#
Thumbhisbum connects with a body shot that sends Finch's belly button to the back.
Thumbhisbum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thumbhisbum throws out the jab.
Finch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Finch scores with a hook.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Thumbhisbum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thumbhisbum feints and then cracks Finch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finch down.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch looks to land a body kick but Thumbhisbum moved away.
Finch slips a jab from Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finch scores with a shot to the body.
Thumbhisbum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Finch misses with a low kick as Thumbhisbum jumps back.
A big left from Thumbhisbum misses.
Finch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thumbhisbum.
A nice side step and Finch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
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!
Thumbhisbum misses the jab.
Thumbhisbum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Finch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheers as Finch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thumbhisbum doesn't seem phased though.
Thumbhisbum misses the shot to the body.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Thumbhisbum misses.
Thumbhisbum misses with a double jab
letting Finch counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thumbhisbum wants to clinch
and Finch counters with a stiff right hand.
Finch takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Finch scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richmond Finch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Thumbhisbum's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Finch avoids the head kick by Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
Finch slips under a jab from Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thumbhisbum on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thumbhisbum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finch lands with a straight right. Thumbhisbum didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Thumbhisbum tried to counter with a leg kick but Finch avoided it.
Thumbhisbum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Finch misses with a body punch
and Thumbhisbum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumbhisbum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thumbhisbum throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.#T1#
Finch misses with a right hand
enabling Thumbhisbum to counter with a crisp jab.
Finch works the jab nicely.
Thumbhisbum is looking to clinch but Finch is avoiding it.
Finch feints and then cracks Thumbhisbum's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thumbhisbum down.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thumbhisbum connects with a right hand. Finch shakes it off.
Finch throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thumbhisbum's head.
Thumbhisbum lands with a hook. Finch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thumbhisbum misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
Thumbhisbum throws a quick inside leg kick.
Finch staying out of range there.
Finch throws a big counter head kick but Thumbhisbum avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Thumbhisbum.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Finch throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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!
Finch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thumbhisbum.#T2#
Finch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thumbhisbum slips a jab from Finch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thumbhisbum. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finch misses with a straight left.
As Finch looks to move away, Thumbhisbum throws a big counter combo but Finch just gets out of the way.
Thumbhisbum scores with a spinning back kick!
A punch lands to the side of Finch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thumbhisbum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Finch can pounce on him.
Thumbhisbum misses with a leg kick.
Thumbhisbum misses with a straight right.
Finch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thumbhisbum at a distance.
Finch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thumbhisbum finds it's way round the side to connect with Finch's head.
Finch blocks the body kick.
Finch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thumbhisbum throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Finch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Finch plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Finch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thumbhisbum's hands.
Thumbhisbum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch digs a good body shot into Thumbhisbum's ribs.
Thumbhisbum misses the shot to the body.
Thumbhisbum ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Thumbhisbum throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Thumbhisbum.
Nice straight punches there by Finch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finch.
Thumbhisbum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thumbhisbum tries to clinch up.
Thumbhisbum throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Thumbhisbum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A punch combination from Thumbhisbum misses. #T4#
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!
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thumbhisbum misses with an uppercut.
Thumbhisbum walks into a stiff left hand from Finch.
Thumbhisbum moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finch tries to land a front kick but Thumbhisbum steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thumbhisbum wants to clinch but Finch slips to the side#KD2#
and Finch counters with a nice right hand that sends Thumbhisbum toppling to the canvas! Thumbhisbum scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Finch finish him?!
Thumbhisbum throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thumbhisbum swinging wildly here.
Finch swings for the body but Thumbhisbum moves out of range.
Thumbhisbum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thumbhisbum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Thumbhisbum walks into a straight right hand from Finch.
Finch connects with a right hand. Thumbhisbum shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richmond Finch really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Thumbhisbum's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Finch! Thumbhisbum is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richmond Finch!
Richmond Finch made sure to mention his sponsor, Pearson Specter Litt in his post fight interview.
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Event:
EVO 260: Traylor vs Mangrove J
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Ribber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Ribber.
Finch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribber. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grin Ribber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch wants to land a leg kick but Ribber is out of range.
Nice jab there from Ribber.
Finch throws a wild body kick that Ribber sees coming a mile off.
Finch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ribber throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribber just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ribber lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Finch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Finch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ribber lands a jab.
Finch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ribber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribber staying out of range there.
Ribber staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribber defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Ribber moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Finch slips under a jab.
Good work by Ribber as he checks the leg kick.
Ribber takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Finch throws a leg kick but Ribber sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Ribber throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Finch tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ribber is in Finch's guard.
Finch is trying to control the position but Ribber postures up.
Ribber 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.
Ribber landing some decent shots from guard.
Finch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ribber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finch defends well.#T2##SUB#
Ribber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribber looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribber, not yet. #SUB#
Ribber looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Finch has picked Ribber up and slammed him! Ribber can't keep hold of the triangle and Finch manages to pass to side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribber is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Finch decides to stand back up. Finch steps back and let's Ribber get back to his feet.
Ribber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finch at a distance.
#T3#
Ribber 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.
A slapping body kick lands there for Finch.
Finch ducks right into an uppercut from Ribber.
Finch digs a good body shot into Ribber's ribs.
Ribber misses with a body kick.
Ribber fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Ribber.
Finch only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Ribber takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ribber lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Finch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Finch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Finch throws a front kick aimed at Ribber's knee but Ribber avoids it well.
Finch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ribber scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Ribber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Finch lunges at Ribber with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ribber's hand.
Ribber is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ribber looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Ribber swings widly with a right hand
and Finch counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ribber's knee momentarily.
Ribber walks into a straight right hand from Finch.
Ribber moves out of range of the body kick.
Finch throws a jab when Ribber was well out of range.
Ribber lands a jab to the nose.
Ribber blocks a head kick by Finch.
A slow jab from Ribber misses its intended target.
Finch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Finch avoids a kick to the body.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Ribber's shoulder, as Ribber tries to avoid the shot.
Finch throws a body kick that misses.
Ribber misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Finch counters with a nice uppercut.
Ribber misses with an uppercut.
Finch feints a counter leg kick.
Finch connects with a single shot there.
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 Grin Ribber will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ribber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ribber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Finch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Finch wants it to stay on the feet.
Finch connects with a nice looking jab.
Ribber misses with a straight right.
Ribber throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A punch lands to the side of Ribber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A cross from Ribber lands.
Ribber misses with a right hand
and Finch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ribber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
A jab from Finch does it's job there.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Ribber saw that one coming.
Ribber takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribber misses with a hook to the body
and Finch counters with a straight right hand.
Finch blocks a jab.#T1#
Ribber shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finch sprawls well. Finch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ribber gets slowly back to his feet.
Ribber throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ribber.
Finch lands an overhand right.
Finch swings for the body but Ribber moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ribber darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Richmond Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribber lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD#
Ribber looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Finch!
Finch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ribber's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribber lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Finch tries to get to full guard but Ribber has control of the leg.
Finch is doing well to control the position and prevent Ribber from advancing to side control.
Ribber throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ribber wants to control but Finch is keeping him busy.
Finch is trying to stand up here but Ribber is controlling him well.
Ribber is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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. Ribber connects with a nice short shot to Finch's temple. #SUB#
Ribber seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Finch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Finch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ribber.
Finch is trying to control the position but Ribber postures up.
Finch is looking to stand up but Ribber isn't so interested in that idea.
Ribber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Finch 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.
Finch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ribber is in close to Finch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Finch wants to stand but Ribber is controlling the position.
Ribber won't allow Finch to sweep him here.
Ribber postures up in Finch's guard and throws a big left but Finch blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribber misses with a two punch combination.
Ribber on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ribber dips to his left and cracks Finch with an uppercut!
Ribber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ribber ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Finch misses.
Ribber throws a big shot that misses.
Finch throws a fast counter high kick but Ribber manages to duck under it in time.
Finch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richmond Finch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Finch walks into a jab.
Ribber digs a good hook to Finch's body.
Ribber scores with a hook.
Finch works the jab nicely.
Jab by Ribber.
Ribber fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ribber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribber scores with a jab. Finch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribber misses with a leg kick
and Finch counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A lazy left from Ribber finds it's target.
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!
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from Ribber lands.
Ribber throws a body kick that misses
and Finch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ribber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Ribber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Ribber connects with a single shot there.
Ribber misses the jab.
Finch throws a big counter head kick but Ribber avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Ribber coming out on top.
Ribber throws a series of punches but Finch moves out of range.
Finch takes one to the side of the head.
Finch takes one on the button.
Finch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Ribber lands a two punch combo.
#ROC#
Finch is rocked!
Ribber slips a straight right by Finch.
Finch is still on wobbly legs! Can Ribber finish him?
Ribber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finch seems to have recovered his senses.
Ribber throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Finch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Finch cracks Ribber with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ribber takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
Ribber with a jab.
Finch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ribber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Finch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ribber attempts a counter takedown but Finch avoids it well and moves away.
Ribber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribber uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ribber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ribber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Finch.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Ribber shoots and misses
and Finch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ribber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T3#
Ribber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Finch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ribber under the eye.
Ribber throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Finch sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Finch enables Ribber to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Finch manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ribber tries to free his leg and advance position but Finch is retaining full guard.
Finch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ribber throwing strikes from guard but Finch blocks nicely.
Ribber throwing strikes but missing.
Finch wants to stand and escape but Ribber is having none of it. #T4#
Ribber looking to pass the guard.
Ribber passes Finch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ribber trying to control from half guard but Finch is working away.
Finch won't allow Ribber to pass to mount.
Ribber winds up and cracks Finch with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Finch controlling the position for now.
Finch has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ribber is stalling here. Finch is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ribber seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Finch has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grin Ribber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ribber has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Grin Ribber!
Grin Ribber bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Richmond Finch spoke after the fight, saying 'I guess I'll be drowning my sorrows instead of celebrating at tonight's after party. '.
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Event:
EVO 251: Tsoi vs Tallon 2
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
McGuire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Finch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A clash of legs there as Finch blocks the low kick.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Finch doesn't seem bothered though.
Finch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGuire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crunch! McGuire slams his shin into Finch's torso.
An inside leg kick from Finch misses.
Finch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGuire counters with a solid body kick.
Finch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Richmond Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire throws a push kick but Finch slaps the foot to one side.
Finch throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire jabs Finch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Finch lands with a nice body punch.
Finch avoids the head kick by McGuire.
#T1#
Finch is looking to land body kicks.
Finch slips a jab from McGuire.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Richmond Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Finch coming out on top.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
McGuire throws a nice looking combination but Finch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finch at a distance.
Finch lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
Finch throws a right and a left that McGuire avoids nicely.
McGuire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Finch.
McGuire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Finch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
McGuire is looking to chop away at Finch's legs.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Finch moves out of range.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Finch momentarily.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGuire connects with a single shot there.
Finch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
McGuire moves out of range as Finch strikes.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Finch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGuire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGuire is looking to slow Finch down with leg kicks. #T3#
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Finch 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.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Finch slips a jab and a cross from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
McGuire tests Finch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Finch circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finch.
A counter left hand to the body from Finch misses its target.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
Finch throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.
McGuire is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Finch delivers a nice body kick.
Finch swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
Finch scores with a push kick.#T4#
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire lands a really nice looking cross but Finch seems unphased.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Finch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Some bone on bone action there as Finch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGuire takes one to the chin there.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Finch.
Finch lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire fails with the takedown
and Finch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Finch throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boyd McGuire will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Finch lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuire misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Finch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Finch lands a jab to the nose.
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
Finch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boyd McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finch tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
Finch checks a low kick from McGuire.
A lazy left from McGuire finds it's target.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Finch looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
Finch swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Finch.
#T1#
Finch checks the leg kick.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body
and Finch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Finch plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGuire slips a jab from Finch.
Finch looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Finch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
McGuire throws a sloppy body shot
and Finch counters with a big head kick but McGuire shrugs it off.
McGuire slips under a jab from Finch.
Finch works the jab nicely.
Finch throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Finch jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire moves out of range as Finch strikes.#T2#
Finch thumps McGuire with a low kick.
McGuire takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Finch moved away.
McGuire cracks Finch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Finch motions for McGuire to come forward. Finch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Finch works the jab nicely.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Finch!
McGuire scores with a push kick.
Finch with a nice cross.
McGuire scores with a head kick. Finch tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Finch looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
Finch throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Finch backing away here, and McGuire unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McGuire digs a good body shot into Finch's ribs.
McGuire shoots in but Finch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Finch counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Finch.
Good work by McGuire as he checks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire drops his hands momentarily and Finch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Finch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Finch counters with a straight right hand.
Finch throws a nice head kick!
Finch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Finch keeps it at a distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Finch scores with a jab. McGuire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGuire throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.
Finch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
McGuire throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richmond Finch dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Finch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Finch's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
Finch lands an overhand right.
McGuire pushes Finch away with a front kick.
McGuire takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Finch enables McGuire to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Finch manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Finch trying to control the position.
#T1#
Finch has momentary wrist control but McGuire slips an elbow through the middle.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES#
Finch uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Finch looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finch takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As McGuire backs away, Finch returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McGuire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire. #T2#
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGuire drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Finch defends it well.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2#
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGuire lands a body punch. #BC#
Finch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finch looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
McGuire drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Finch defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch motions for McGuire to come forward. Finch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Finch misses.
Finch tries to land a body kick
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
Finch drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Finch lands with an overhand left.
McGuire has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finch.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
Finch throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Finch.
McGuire takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
Finch wants to slow McGuire down by chopping away at his legs.
McGuire tries a quick counter leg kick but Finch is wise to it.
McGuire staying out of range there.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for McGuire.
McGuire misses the body punch
letting Finch counter with a right hand.
McGuire misses the jab.
Finch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGuire checks it well.
McGuire flicks out a counter leg kick but Finch steps away.
Finch checks a leg kick.#T4#
McGuire throws a low kick but Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Finch throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from McGuire. Those never looked like landing.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Finch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire cracks Finch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Finch lands with a shot to the body.
Finch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Finch tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
Finch gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and McGuire counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Finch wants to stand back up but McGuire manages to pass into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richmond Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richmond Finch!
Richmond Finch managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pearson Specter Litt, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
EVO 244: Frazier vs Maldini
Date: May 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Finch lands a jab to the nose.
Finch misses with a kick to the body
and France counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
France dives in for a single leg takedown but Finch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
France throws a series of punches but Finch avoids them all with ease.
France is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A big right from Finch misses.
Finch looks to throw the jab but France is out of range.
France swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
France throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Finch quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Finch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch is looking to counter with a body kick.
France uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Finch enables France to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Finch manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Finch wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
France staying out of range there.
Richmond Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
France avoids the body shot from Finch.
Finch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from France.
Nice defenses there by France.
Finch swings widly with a right hand
letting France counter with a right hand.
France throws a nice inside leg kick.
France avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
France throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
Finch misses with a hook.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but France manages to avoid it.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. France sees it coming and avoids it easily.
France uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
France is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Finch scores with a crisp jab that stopped France in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Darwin France has been cut.#T2#
Finch jabs France to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick by France misses
and Finch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Finch lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
France tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by France - just one landing.
Finch catches France with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice leg kick lands there from Finch.
Finch looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Finch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Finch lands with a right hand. #ROC#
France is rocked!
Finch misses with a left hand
and France counters with a straight right hand.
France fails to land the takedown.
A left lands for France.#T3#
Finch misses with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Finch as France shoots in.
Richmond Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin France.
Finch throws a head kick but France moves out of range.
Finch tries to land a front kick but France steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Finch.
Richmond Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finch throws a hook but France avoids it easily.
France misses with an uppercut.
France throws an off balance right hand
and Finch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps France thinking.
Finch throws a leg kick but France moved away.
France is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Finch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by France.
And France tries to counter it with a takedown but Finch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Finch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
France slips under a jab.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Finch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice shot lands for France.
Finch throws a leg kick that misses.
Finch misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch gets off balance looking for a body kick
and France counters with an inside leg kick.
France moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract France.
Finch avoids a kick to the body.
France has his takedown stuffed
and Finch counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richmond Finch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darwin France's cut.
That's time! Finch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Finch stuffs the takedown.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
France looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from Finch lands.
Finch looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and France counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Finch!
France working the strikes but Finch uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
France wants to pass to mount but Finch is defending the position.
Finch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that France can do to turn this around?
Finch wants to control but France is keeping busy and won't allow it.
My spies in Mello MMA inform me that France has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
France not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
France thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Finch's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
France trying to mount his opponent but Finch defends it.
France throws a strike but Finch avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
France with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
France lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
France is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Finch is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Finch has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
France has his foot on Finch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finch works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
France looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
France can't keep his opponent in guard - Finch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Finch tries to stand but his hand is stuck under France. #SUB2#
France looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SU#
Finch stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows France to get to his feet.
Finch blocks the body kick.
France moves out of range as Finch strikes.
France takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
Finch scores with a jab.
France scores with the left hand. Finch knows he should have avoided that one.
Finch swings for the body but France moves out of range.
France delivers a nice body kick.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by France.
Finch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like France was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
France walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by France.
Finch misses with a right hand #TD2#
and France counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
France throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
France is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Finch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time France.
France lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
France is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
France missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
France is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Finch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
France wants to free his trapped foot but Finch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
France has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
France sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Finch defending well though.
France throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darwin France will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darwin France's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good leg kick by France there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Finch thuds a left hand into France's body.
France takes one on the chin but seems OK.
France misses with a low kick.
#TD2#
France gets a double leg takedown into Finch's guard.
Finch is pulling down on France's head. It's preventing any offense from France, at least for the moment.
Finch looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
France postures up in Finch's guard and throws a big left but Finch blocks it.
Finch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. France manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Finch wants to control from the top but France keeps moving. #T1#
Finch won't allow France to sweep him here. #SUB2#
France throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
France working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Finch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Finch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Finch is pushing down on France's leg trying to pass to half guard. France is fighting to maintain full guard but Finch has managed to sneak the leg through.
France moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
France being controlled here, momentarily.
Finch passes France's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SU#
Finch stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
France avoids the body shot from Finch.
France is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
An inside leg kick lands from Finch.
France keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finch scores with a head kick. France tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
France dives in for a single leg takedown but Finch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Finch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
France avoids a kick to the body.
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but France was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
Finch throws out a loose jab but France uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Finch misses
and France makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Finch works the jab nicely.
France is still on wobbly legs! Can Finch finish him?
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Finch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and France has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
France seems to have recovered his senses.
Finch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Finch misses.
France misses with a looping left.
France misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Finch as he connects with a hook.
France shoots in and drives through. Finch sprawls well.
Finch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but France slips the punch.
France shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richmond Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin France.
Finch slaps away a takedown attempt from France, before circling back to the center of the mat.
France takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by France.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richmond Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Finch 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richmond Finch!
Richmond Finch very nearly forgot to thank Pearson Specter Litt amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
EVO 237: Hunt vs Todd
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Marley there.
Marley misses with an uppercut
and Finch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Finch lands a right hook to the body.
Finch swings for the body but Marley moves out of range.
Finch moves out of range as Marley throws a body kick.
Marley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marley avoids a kick to the body.
Finch throws a nice head kick!
Finch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marley lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch checks the leg kick.
Marley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finch's sensitive parts.
Marley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Marley. That's going to slow Finch down.
A big left from Marley misses.
Finch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tomas Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch slips under a jab from Marley.
Marley swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Marley drops his hands momentarily and Finch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marley throws an off balance right hand
and Finch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marley misses with a body shot.
Finch looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Marley throws a right hand that Finch ducks under and follows up with a left that Finch also avoids with ease.
Finch tries a low kick but Marley avoids it.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Marley moved out of range nicely.
Marley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marley throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Marley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Marley misses.
Finch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marley.
Marley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finch.
Marley throws a body shot but no joy.
Marley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finch at a distance.
Marley misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Finch.
Marley loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
Finch moves out of range of the leg kick from Marley.
Marley tries to score with a low kick but Finch moves his leg out of the way.
Marley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Finch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Finch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marley scores with a leg kick.
Marley swinging wildly here.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
Finch dodges the punch combination from Marley.
Marley lands an overhand right.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
Marley flicks out a counter leg kick but Finch steps away.
Marley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finch counters with an outside leg kick.
Marley misses the shot to the body.
Marley misses with a leg kick
letting Finch counter with a right hand. #T4#
Marley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Finch counters with a nice uppercut.
Marley throws a body shot but no joy.
Marley looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Finch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marley slips under a jab.
Finch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finch.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Finch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marley looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
It looked like Finch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
Marley tests Finch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Marley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Finch misses with a low kick.
Marley takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
Marley lands a jab to Finch's midsection.
Marley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Finch is out of range.
Marley misses with a body kick.
Finch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Finch might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Marley misses with a shot to the body
and Finch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finch walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marley.
Finch misses with a jab to the body
and Marley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley misses the jab.
Finch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finch throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Marley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finch counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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!
Marley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Marley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Finch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Finchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finch counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CUT#
It looks like Tomas Marley has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Marley.
Finch has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Finch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marley throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Finch to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marley takes one to the chin there.#ROC#
Marley is rocked!
No joy there for Finch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Finch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marley.#T2#
Marley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tomas Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finch throws a leg kick that misses.
Marley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Finch counters with a right hand to the body.
Marley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marley throws a body shot but no joy.
Marley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finch's head backwards.
Marley misses with a shot to the body
and Finch counters with a stiff right hand.
Marley throws a series of punches but Finch moves out of range.
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
Marley avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Marley misses.
Finch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marley.
#T3#
Marley throws a right hand that Finch ducks under and follows up with a left that Finch also avoids with ease.
Finch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Marley.
Marley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Marley misses with a looping left.
Finch thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marley if he has to take too many more of those.
Marley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marley throws an off balance right hand
letting Finch counter with a right hand.
Finch throws a head kick that misses.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Marley throws a lazy uppercut
and Finch counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Finch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marley on the side of the head.
Marley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Finch to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch misses with a low kick.
A big left from Marley misses.
Marley connects with a leg kick. Finch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Finch lands a slapping body shot.
Marley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Marley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Finch quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Finch avoids the body shot from Marley.
A little feinted left hand from Finch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marley throws a leg kick
and Finch counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tomas Marley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tomas Marley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Marley misses with a hook
and Finch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marley misses with a right hand
and Finch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Finch counters with a quick kick to the body but Marley blocks it.
Finch moves out of range as Marley strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Finch. That's going to slow Marley down.
Marley throws a head kick that misses.
Marley swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Marley looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Marley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marley throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marley moves away from the strike by Finch.
Finch moves out of range as Marley strikes.#T1#
Marley scores with a nice right hand.
Marley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
A quick step to the side and Finch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marley throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Finch counters with a series of strikes. Marley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Marley throws a lazy uppercut
and Finch counters with a nice uppercut.
Marley is still on wobbly legs! Can Finch finish him?
Marley lands a nice looking body shot.
Marley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finch.
Marley seems to have recovered his senses.
Finch throws a chopping leg kick but Marley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Finch throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Finch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marley motions for Finch to come forward. Marley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marley lands a head shot.
Marley misses with a wild body shot.
Marley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
As Marley backs away, Finch returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Finch misses with a few strikes there.
Marley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big left from Marley misses.
Marley swings widly with a right hand
and Finch counters with a three punch combo that has Marley backing up. Marley nods at Finch to acknowledge the strikes.
Finch moves out of range as Marley throws a body kick.
Finch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marley's head backwards.
Finch moves forwards but Marley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marley lands with an overhand left.
Marley looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.#T3#
Marley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch scores with a jab.
Marley misses with a body shot.
Marley slips a straight right by Finch.
Richmond Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marley swings widly with a right hand
and Finch counters with a left to the body.
Finch misses with a kick to the body.
Marley misses with a straight right.
Finch throws a quick counter head kick but Marley was just out of range.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
Finch is looking to counter with a body kick.
Marley connects with a nice looking jab.
Marley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finch looks to land a body kick but Marley moved away.
Marley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finch counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Marley looks to land a body kick but Finch moved away.
Finch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marley scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marley's sensitive parts.
Marley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marley connects with a leg kick. Finch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tomas Marley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Finch misses with a hook.
Finch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Marley misses.
Marley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tomas Marley.
Well Marley 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Marley!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tomas Marley thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Richmond Finch spoke after the fight, saying 'I guess I'll be drowning my sorrows instead of celebrating at tonight's after party. '.
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