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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Finley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Clinton to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Finley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clinton is aware though and is defending well.
Clinton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES#
Finley pushes Clinton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Clinton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Finley to the ground. Clinton is now in Finley's guard.
Clinton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Finley wants to get back to his feet but Clinton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Clinton throws a strike but Finley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Clinton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finley wants to stand but Clinton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Finley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Finley postures up and lands a big shot to Clinton's brow.
Finley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clinton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Finley stopping the sweep attempt from Clinton.#SU#
Finley gets to his feet. Clinton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hillary Clinton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finley wants to clinch up but Clinton keeps it at a distance.
Finley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Clinton rushes Finley and presses him up against the cage.
Clinton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2##BC2#
Clinton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Clinton has Finley up against the cage in a clinch.
Clinton wants to get back to striking at distance but Finley won't allow it.
Finley is looking to break free of the clinch but Clinton has double underhooks.
Clinton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finleys head. #CUT2#
It looks like Wendell Finley has been cut.
Finley with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Hillary Clinton has been cut.
Finley has Clinton pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Clinton successfully pulls guard.
Finley is working Clinton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Finley 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Finley really is a fat lump.
Finley chips away with some ground and pound.
Finley wants to stand but Clinton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Finley working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SU#
Finley stands up from Clinton's guard - Finley perhaps looking for a knockout.
Clinton misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Finley takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Finley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Clinton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Finley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Finley has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Finley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Finley landing with the ground and pound.
Finley wants to get up but he can't break Clinton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
Clinton wants to sweep but no luck.
Clinton controlling Finley's posture.
Finley works over Clinton with some ground and pound from guard.
Finley stopping the sweep attempt from Clinton.
Clinton looks winded!#SU#
Finley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Clinton, up you get!
Clinton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Finley.
Nice takedown defense from Clinton. No joy for Finley on that attempt. #TD2#
Clinton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clinton stalling away here and it's allowed Finley to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wendell Finley dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Clinton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clinton can't break the clinch.
Finley is stalling here.
#TD#
Finley is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Clinton can't fight it off and eventually Finley manages to take the fight to the floor. Clinton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
Finley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Clinton gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finley tries to kick Clinton off but Clinton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Finley is looking to control Clinton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Finley avoid being mounted?
Clinton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Finley defending well though.
Finley regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Clinton.
Clinton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clinton looking to sit in guard and control but Finley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Finley scoring with some ground and pound.
Finley tries to stand but Clinton is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clinton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Finley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clinton's head.
Clinton has momentary wrist control but Finley slips an elbow through the middle.
Finley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Clinton's guard.
Finley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clinton has a closed guard, preventing Finley from standing up.
Finley with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Finley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Clinton's guard.
Finley content to stall in guard here.
Finley stands up over Clinton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Finley landing with the ground and pound.
Finley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Finley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU#
Finley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Finley tries to clinch up.
Finley tries for a takedown but Clinton circles away easily
and Clinton counters with a two punch combo.
Finley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clinton can do to turn this around?#T4##TD#
Clinton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Finley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Finley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clinton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Finley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Finley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clinton's head.
Finley scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finley wants to get up but he can't break Clinton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Finley is in close to Clinton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wendell Finley dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Finley takes the fight into the clinch.
Finley is pushing Clinton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Finley has Clinton pressed against the cage.
#TD2#
Clinton lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Clinton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Finley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clinton prevents Finley from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finley desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Finley is pressing down on Clinton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Finley wants to stand but Clinton is controlling the position. #ES#
Finley kicks Clinton off and gets to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clinton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Clinton gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2##TD2#
Clinton is trying to trip Finley. He has hold of a leg but Finley is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Clinton persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Finley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Clinton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Clinton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU2#
Clinton postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Finley to stand up.
Finley blocks a head kick by Clinton.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Clinton.
Finley sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Finley wants to get back to his feet.
Clinton trying to control from Finley's half guard. Finley has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Finley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clinton is aware though and is defending well.
Finley thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wendell Finley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clinton stops Finley from standing up.
Clinton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Finley is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Finley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Clinton is proving hard to escape from.
Finley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clinton's head.
Finley with a nice head shot there.
Finley landing with the ground and pound.
Finley distracts Clinton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clinton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hillary Clinton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wendell Finley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Finley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Finley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Clinton's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wendell Finley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Finley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wendell Finley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Calvin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Finley gets full guard.
Calvin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Finley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Calvin looking to sit in guard and control but Finley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Calvin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finley connects with a couple of short punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Calvin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Calvin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finley landing with the ground and pound. #SU#
Finley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Calvin, up you get! #T1#
Finley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Calvin defends well and Finley ends up having to push Calvin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Calvin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Calvin slows down the pace here.
Calvin leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Calvin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Finley pushes Calvin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Finley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Calvin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Finley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Calvin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2##CL#
Finley closes the distance and pushes Calvin back into the cage.
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!#TD2#
Calvin jumps guard.
#SU#
Calvin is working an open guard so Finley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Finley tries to clinch but Calvin moves out of range. #CL2#
Calvin has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Calvin breaks the clinch.
Finley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Finley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL#
Finley closes the distance and pushes Calvin back into the cage.#TD2#
Calvin decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Finley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Finley is in close to Calvin's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Finley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Calvin's head.
Finley distracts Calvin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Finley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Finley 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.#SU#
Finley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A leg kick checked by Finley.
Finley doesn't manage to clinch there - Calvin circles away.
#TD2#
Calvin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Finley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Calvin off and has taken his back!
Calvin just trying to survive but Finley is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Calvin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Calvin covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#SUB#
Finley has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Calvin is in real trouble here. Finley gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Calvin is tapping out! Finley wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wendell Finley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson is keen to just control but Finley is a slippery customer.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Finley regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Johnson.
Finley keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finley trying to strike off his back.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Finley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Finley looking for a sweep. Not yet Finley, not yet.
Finley keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Finley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Finley!#REVR#
Finley stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson pulls Finley in close to prevent any damage.
Finley preventing the sweep.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Finley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Finley working some strikes from top position.
Finley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from.
Finley lands a couple of elbows.
Finley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Finley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson controlling Finley's posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Finley's guard.#T3#
Johnson trying to control but Finley is working from the bottom.
Finley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Finley keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson won't allow Finley to get back to his feet.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Finley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Finley 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.
Finley stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Finley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Finley wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Finley isn't so interested in that idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson wants to sweep here but Finley controlling him for the moment.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 Wendell Finley will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Finley tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range. #CL#
Finley has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson prevents Finley from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Johnson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Finley regains guard.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Finley has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Finley really is a fat lump.
Finley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Finley keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Finley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Finley!#REVR#
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Finley is controlling him.
Finley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1##ES2#
Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Finley off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Johnson shoots in and bounces Finley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Finley pushes Johnson off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Finley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a strike but Finley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Finley throws a big right hand that misses. #SU#
Finley gets to his feet - Johnson follows without any prompting. #T2##CL#
Finley has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Finley breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Finley to the mat! Finley manages to get full guard.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finley wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson is pushing down on Finley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Finley is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Finley defends it.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Finley's head.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Johnson is pressing down on Finley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Finley is holding on for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Finley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Finley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson is looking to stall here but Finley recovers full guard.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson stops Finley from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lonny Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson working Finley over with strikes.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Finley is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson throws a strike but Finley avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Finley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Wendell Finley has been cut.#SUB#
Finley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Johnson wants to control from the top but Finley keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Finley has wrist control.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Finley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Finley!#REVR##ES2#
Johnson pushes Finley off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Finley's guard.#SU2#
Johnson stands up from Finley's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lonny Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Finley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Finley is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Finley keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Johnson stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Finley throws up his legs and catches Johnson in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Johnson tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Finley! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Wendell Finley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Havvik darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Finley is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Havvik is working for a kimura but Finley is defending it quite comfortably.
Havvik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Finley's head. #SUB2#
Havvik is looking for a kimura here.
Havvik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Havvik is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Finley is just riding it out for now. Havvik eventually gives up the hold.
Finley really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havvik trying to control from half guard but Finley is working away. #T1#
Finley is trying to get back to full guard.
Havvik trying to control from Finley's half guard. Finley has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Havvik wants to control from the top but Finley keeps moving.
Finley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Havvik pushes down on Finley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Havvik is keen to just control but Finley is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Finley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Finley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Havvik is looking to take a break and control but Finley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Havvik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Havvik is looking to take a break and control but Finley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Havvik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD2#
Havvik looking to score a takedown here. Finley is defending well but Havvik drives through and ends up in Finley's guard.
Havvik wants to control from the top but Finley keeps moving.
Havvik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Finley's guard.
Havvik throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Finley to regain full guard.
Havvik wants to control from the top but Finley keeps moving.
Havvik looking to sit in guard and control but Finley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Finley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Havvik working for a triangle but Finley defends it easily.
Finley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Finley working some strikes from top position.#T4##SUB2#
Havvik working for a triangle but Finley defends it easily.
Finley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Havvik trying to keep a closed guard but Finley is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Finley stands and steps away. Havvik gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Havvik feints and as Finley raises his hands in defense, Havvik changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Havvik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Finley wants to stand up but Havvik is controlling him.
Finley is trying to keep Havvik in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Havvik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Havvik dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Havvik shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Finley's guard.
Havvik's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Havvik has gone for a leg lock! Finley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Havvik's guard.#REVR#
Finley is working Havvik over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform us that Havvik has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Havvik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Finley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havvik trying to keep a closed guard but Finley is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Havvik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Havvik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Finley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Finley lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finley wanted to stand there but Havvik had control of the position.
Finley landing with the ground and pound.
Havvik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Finley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Havvik's head.
Finley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Finley trying to control but Havvik is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Havvik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Havvik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Havvik is breathing heavily.
Havvik controls Finley momentarily but Finley frees himself.
Finley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Havvik's head.#T2#
Finley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Havvik had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finley defends it easily.#SUB2#
Havvik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finley is aware though and is defending well.
Finley scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Havvik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Finley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Finley cracks Havvik with a solid left hand.
Havvik is trying to keep Finley in close.
Finley controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Havvik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Finley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Finley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Finley wants to get up but he can't break Havvik's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Finley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Finley wants to stand but Havvik is controlling his posture from full guard.
Finley connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Havvik had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finley defends it easily.
Finley lands a couple of digs.
Finley is looking to stand up but Havvik won't let him. #SUB2#
Havvik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Finley landing with the ground and pound.
Finley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Finley's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Finley cracks Havvik with a solid left hand.
Finley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Havvik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Havvik wants to sweep but no luck.
Havvik is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Finley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Finley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Havvik is proving hard to escape from.
Finley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Finley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Havvik's head.
Finley chips away with some ground and pound.
Finley works over Havvik with some ground and pound from guard.#SU#
Finley stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Havvik tries to sprawl but Finley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finley is thwarting Havvik's attempts to control the position.
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!
Finley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wendell Finley 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##TD#
Finley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Havvik napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Havvik has one of Finley's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Havvik struggling a bit here.
Havvik is looking to reverse the position.#SU#
Finley decides to take the fight back to the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Finley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finley closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Havvik counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Finley manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
Finley has had enough of the clinch but Havvik keeps him there for the moment.
Finley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Havvik has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Finley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Finley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Havvik trying to control but Finley is working from the bottom.
Havvik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Havvik wants to control from the top but Finley keeps moving.
Havvik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finley swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Havvik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finley keeping moving, preventing Havvik from controlling successfully.
Havvik is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Havvik manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Finley on his heels. He'll look to pass Finley's guard now, I'm sure.
Finley wants to stand but Havvik is controlling the position.
Wendell Finley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Havvik slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Havvik trying to control but Finley is working from the bottom.
Finley being controlled here, momentarily.
Finley looking to control.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Havvik trying to control but Finley is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Havvik drives through with a takedown into Finley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Havvik throws a big elbow that misses.
Finley 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Havvik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Havvik trying to control the position from guard on top but Finley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Havvik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Havvik trying to control the position from guard on top but Finley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wendell Finley.
Well Finley 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wendell Finley!
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