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Event:
RFC 21: Blackjack
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1# Finnbogason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarly slips under a jab. An attempted straight right counter from Tarly misses the target. Finnbogason will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finnbogason pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tarly back to the cage. Finnbogason follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Finnbogason fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL# Finnbogason tries to keep at a distance but Tarly has taken the fight into the clinch. Finnbogason takes a shot to the head. Finnbogason throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tarly blocks it with crossed arms. Tarly throws a head punch that misses. Tarly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Finnbogason backwards. Tarly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Finnbogason takes a shot to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Finnbogason wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tarly has him pressed against the cage. Tarly misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarly misses with a punch to the body.
Tarly has a couple of punches blocked by Finnbogason.
#T1# Tarly misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Tarly scores with a nice short uppercut. Tarly keeps control of Finnbogason as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A frustrated look appears on Finnbogason's face as he tries to break the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Tarly. Finnbogason takes a shot to the head. Finnbogason using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tarly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tarly lands a body punch in the clinch. Tarly throws a head punch that misses. Finnbogason wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Tarly lands a body punch in the clinch. Finnbogason tries to break free but Tarly pushes him back against the cage. Tarly lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tarly. Tarly working aggressively here.
Finnbogason blocks an uppercut.
Tarly working aggressively here.
Tarly tries to throw a body punch but Finnbogason avoids it by throwing Tarly back against the cage. Finnbogason wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Tarly misses with the head strike.
#T2# Finnbogason wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2# Finnbogason manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarly. Finnbogason does a little dance to reset his feet. Finnbogason looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Finnbogason throws a right hand that misses
and Tarly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Finnbogason throws a looping overhand right but Tarly ducks down to avoid it. Finnbogason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tarly. A quick step to the side and Tarly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Tarly doesn't manage to clinch there - Finnbogason circles away.
Finnbogason misses with a looping right. Finnbogason throws a hook but Tarly blocks it. Tarly swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Finnbogason throws a series of punches but Tarly avoids them all with ease. Finnbogason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finnbogason throws out a loose jab but Tarly uses good head movement to avoid it. Tarly moves in looking to clinch but Finnbogason pushes him off. Finnbogason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Finnbogason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finnbogason misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Tarly misses the target. Tarly lands an overhand right.#T3# Finnbogason throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL# Tarly has managed to clinch.
Tarly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tarly lands a hook to the side of the head. Tarly lands a body punch in the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tarly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Finnbogason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tarly tries a body shot but Finnbogason blocks it.
Finnbogason stalling in the clinch but Tarly improves position. A shot in the inside from Tarly. Tarly lands a right hand. Tarly blocks a body shot from Finnbogason. #BC2# Finnbogason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tarly drops his hands momentarily and Finnbogason takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Finnbogason throws a hook but Tarly avoids it easily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tarly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Finnbogason on the side of the head.#CL# Tarly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4# Finnbogason is trying to break the clinch but Tarly is controlling him. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finnbogason. Finnbogason wants to break free but Tarly has control.
Finnbogason looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Tarly throws a head punch that misses. Finnbogason prevents a body shot from Tarly. #BC2# Finnbogason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Finnbogason misses with a hook to the body
and Tarly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Finnbogason throws an off balance right hand
and Tarly counters with a straight right hand. Finnbogason misses with a few strikes there.
Tarly lands a jab to the nose. Finnbogason misses with a body shot.
Finnbogason misses with a right hand and Tarly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Finnbogason misses with a body shot
and Tarly counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tarly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finnbogason paws at him with a jab and circles away. Finnbogason lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tarly at a distance.
Tarly digs a good hook to Finnbogason's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samwell Tarly dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL# Finnbogason tries to keep at a distance but Tarly has taken the fight into the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Tarly.
Tarly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Finnbogason fails to land. A short right from Tarly on the inside. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Finnbogason is looking to break free of the clinch but Tarly has double underhooks. Tarly misses with a short punch on the inside. Finnbogason with a knee to the head.
Tarly lands a hook to the side of the head. Tarly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finnbogason backwards. #ROC# Finnbogason is rocked! Tarly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finnbogason backwards. Finnbogason is still on wobbly legs! Can Tarly finish him? Tarly has a couple of punches blocked by Finnbogason.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tarly. A short right from Tarly. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tarly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Finnbogason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Finnbogason misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tarly.
Finnbogason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tarly. Still in the clinch, Tarly scores with a nice short uppercut. Tarly misses with a hook from the clinch. Tarly keeps control of Finnbogason as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Tarly lands a nice shot to the body. A hook to the body from Tarly.
Tarly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finnbogason can do to turn this around? Finnbogason is breathing heavily. Tarly tries to work over Finnbogason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tarly misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Tarly.
A right hand to the body from Tarly.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tarly. Tarly digs a right hand into Finnbogason's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finnbogason's gas tank. Tarly digs a right hand underneath Finnbogason's ribcage. Finnbogason let out a lung full of air as it connected. Tarly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Finnbogason seems to have recovered his senses. Tarly cracks Finnbogason with a nice body shot. Good body shot from Tarly.
A short right from Tarly. Tarly lands a shot to the body. A short right from Tarly. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tarly gets through Finnbogason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2# Tarly lands a big right hand that drops Finnbogason! The killer instinct kicks in and Tarly finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Tarly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samwell Tarly! Olafur Finnbogason spoke after the fight, saying 'Whatever '.
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Event:
RFC 11: Unforegiven
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1# Hallgrimsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnbogason. Hallgrimsson throws a counter combo. Finnbogason misses with a hook. Hallgrimsson ducked under it nicely. Finnbogason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Olafur Finnbogason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Finnbogason scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Hallgrimsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finnbogason throws out the jab. Finnbogason scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Finnbogason throws a body shot but no joy. Hallgrimsson blocks a jab. Hallgrimsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Finnbogason misses with an uppercut
#CL2# and Hallgrimsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Hallgrimsson looking for a takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Finnbogason tries to break the clinch but Hallgrimsson is controlling the position. Finnbogason wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Hallgrimsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Finnbogason. #T1##TD2# Hallgrimsson pulls Finnbogason into guard.
Finnbogason 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Finnbogason slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Hallgrimsson. Hallgrimsson tries to get to full guard but Finnbogason has control of the leg. Finnbogason perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Hallgrimsson gets full guard. Hallgrimsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2# Finnbogason sitting in guard here, content to control. Finnbogason has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hallgrimsson is proving hard to escape from. Hallgrimsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finnbogason is one step ahead there. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hallgrimsson can do anything to dispel that myth. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hallgrimsson holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Finnbogason misses with a wild body shot. A countering left hand to the body from Hallgrimsson misses. Hallgrimsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3# Hallgrimsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. No joy there for Finnbogason, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hallgrimsson is looking for the big counter here. Finnbogason tries to bum rush Hallgrimsson with a series of wild strikes but Hallgrimsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Finnbogason takes a swing at Hallgrimsson's ribcage but misses. Finnbogason fails to land with a series of punches.
Finnbogason will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finnbogason throws the left hand but Hallgrimsson avoids the punch easily. A big right from Finnbogason misses. Finnbogason misses with a combination
and Hallgrimsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Finnbogason loads up on a big right hand but Hallgrimsson slips the punch.#T4# Finnbogason throws a jab but it's blocked by Hallgrimsson. Hallgrimsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finnbogason moves out of range and avoids them all easily. We've been informed that Hallgrimsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Finnbogason misses with a body shot
and Hallgrimsson counters with a three punch combo that has Finnbogason backing up. Finnbogason nods at Hallgrimsson to acknowledge the strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hallgrimsson closes the distance and clinches up with Finnbogason, looking for a takedown. Hallgrimsson pushes Finnbogason against the cage but Finnbogason circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Olafur Finnbogason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gylfi Hallgrimsson. Hallgrimsson staying out of range there. Finnbogason throws a looping overhand right but Hallgrimsson ducks down to avoid it. Hallgrimsson throws a counter combo. Finnbogason avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finnbogason lands a lovely overhand right. Nice defenses there by Hallgrimsson. Finnbogason misses with a double jab.
Hallgrimsson unleashes a big counter combination but Finnbogason bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Hallgrimsson slips a jab and a cross from Finnbogason.
Hallgrimsson wants to counter with a clinch but Finnbogason pushes him away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olafur Finnbogason dominated that round. 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# A punch combination from Hallgrimsson misses. Finnbogason thows a left - swing and a miss! Hallgrimsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Finnbogason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finnbogason loads up on a big right hand but Hallgrimsson slips the punch. Hallgrimsson shoots in but no luck this time. Finnbogason throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Finnbogason loads up on a big right hand but Hallgrimsson slips the punch. A combination from Finnbogason does no damage. Finnbogason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallgrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnbogason. Hallgrimsson tries to counter with a clinch but Finnbogason shakes him off and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hallgrimsson staying out of range there. Hallgrimsson ducks under a wild hook from Finnbogason. Finnbogason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Finnbogason backs off Hallgrimsson throws a huge counter combo but Finnbogason manages to avoid it all. Finnbogason fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1# Hallgrimsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finnbogason. Finnbogason throws a jab when Hallgrimsson was well out of range. Finnbogason throws a body shot but no joy. Finnbogason fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olafur Finnbogason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A looping hook to the body misses from Finnbogason. Hallgrimsson does a little dance to reset his feet. And Hallgrimsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Finnbogason pushes his down on his head and steps out. Hallgrimsson scores with a head kick. Finnbogason tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. The fighters circling - Finnbogason throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hallgrimsson is looking for the big counter here. Finnbogason scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hallgrimsson doesn't seem bothered though. Hallgrimsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finnbogason. Hallgrimsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Finnbogason misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Hallgrimsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Hallgrimsson defending well as Finnbogason loads up on a big left hand. Hallgrimsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnbogason.
#T2# A big left from Finnbogason misses. Finnbogason looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallgrimsson is just out of range. Finnbogason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hallgrimsson can do to turn this around? A big left from Finnbogason misses. Hallgrimsson ducks under a wild hook from Finnbogason. Hallgrimsson is looking for the big counter here. Hallgrimsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Finnbogason lands a lovely overhand right. 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! Finnbogason throws a series of punches but Hallgrimsson avoids them all with ease. Finnbogason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallgrimsson.
Hallgrimsson misses with a two punch combination.
Hallgrimsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnbogason. Hallgrimsson ducks under a wild hook from Finnbogason. Hallgrimsson avoids the body shot from Finnbogason.
Hallgrimsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3# Finnbogason throws a right and a left that Hallgrimsson avoids nicely. Finnbogason keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hallgrimsson staying out of range there. Hallgrimsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finnbogason lands the left hand. Finnbogason throws a body punch but Hallgrimsson moves out of range. Hallgrimsson unleashes a big counter combination but Finnbogason bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Finnbogason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallgrimsson manages to avoid it. Finnbogason throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2# and Hallgrimsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Hallgrimsson trying to stall but Finnbogason improves his position.
Hallgrimsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Olafur Finnbogason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gylfi Hallgrimsson.#T4# Finnbogason tries to break free but Hallgrimsson pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Hallgrimsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Finnbogason throws a right and a left that Hallgrimsson avoids nicely. Finnbogason's corner calls for a 1-2. Finnbogason obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Finnbogason lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Hallgrimsson moves away from the strike by Finnbogason. A jab lands there for Finnbogason. This has been an exciting period of action! Finnbogason takes a swing at Hallgrimsson's ribcage but misses. Hallgrimsson unleashes a big counter combination but Finnbogason bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Hallgrimsson tries to bum rush Finnbogason with a series of wild strikes but Finnbogason uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Finnbogason swinging wildly here.
Hallgrimsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Finnbogason circles away. Hallgrimsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnbogason.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olafur Finnbogason dominated that second round. That's time! Finnbogason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Hallgrimsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finnbogason with a jab. Finnbogason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hallgrimsson. Finnbogason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finnbogason throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hallgrimsson. Hallgrimsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnbogason.
Finnbogason looks to throw the jab but Hallgrimsson is out of range. Hallgrimsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finnbogason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Finnbogason. Hallgrimsson does a little dance to reset his feet. Finnbogason misses with an uppercut. Finnbogason misses with an uppercut. Hallgrimsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Finnbogason throws a lazy right hand but Hallgrimsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1# Hallgrimsson ducks under a wild hook from Finnbogason. No joy there for Hallgrimsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hallgrimsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Finnbogason, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hallgrimsson is looking for the big counter here. Finnbogason fails to land with a series of punches.
Hallgrimsson throws a right hand that Finnbogason ducks under and follows up with a left that Finnbogason also avoids with ease. Finnbogason throws a body punch but Hallgrimsson moves out of range. Finnbogason throws a lazy right hand but Hallgrimsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hallgrimsson throws a counter combo. A punch combination from Finnbogason misses. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Finnbogason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallgrimsson manages to avoid it. Finnbogason throws a looping overhand right but Hallgrimsson ducks down to avoid it. No joy there for Hallgrimsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gylfi Hallgrimsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Olafur Finnbogason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Hallgrimsson misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Finnbogason tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Hallgrimsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnbogason. Hallgrimsson is looking for the big counter here. Hallgrimsson on the wrong end of a nice hook. Finnbogason closes the distance and lands a one-two. This has been an exciting period of action! Finnbogason throws a right and a left that both miss. Hallgrimsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Finnbogason looks to land a combination but Hallgrimsson avoids it well. Finnbogason digs a good hook to Hallgrimsson's body.
Finnbogason misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hallgrimsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finnbogason moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Finnbogason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallgrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnbogason. Hallgrimsson unleashes a big counter combination but Finnbogason bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3# Finnbogason scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Finnbogason looks to land a right hand but Hallgrimsson moved out of range. Finnbogason lands a nice looking body shot.
Finnbogason looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallgrimsson is just out of range. Olafur Finnbogason is winning the standup battle so far. Finnbogason looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallgrimsson is just out of range. Hallgrimsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Finnbogason pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Finnbogason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hallgrimsson fails to land the takedown. Hallgrimsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finnbogason.#T4# Finnbogason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallgrimsson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hallgrimsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Finnbogason lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Finnbogason misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Hallgrimsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Finnbogason lands with an uppercut that bounces Hallgrimsson off the cage and back into range. Finnbogason throws a big shot that misses. Finnbogason throws a series of punches but Hallgrimsson avoids them all with ease. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hallgrimsson avoids the body shot from Finnbogason.
Despite the aggression on Hallgrimsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Finnbogason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hallgrimsson. Hallgrimsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finnbogason. Finnbogason misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight! Olafur Finnbogason showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Finnbogason, 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27 Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olafur Finnbogason! After winning the bout, Olafur Finnbogason thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. The defeated Gylfi Hallgrimsson had this to say: 'It was the weather'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Finnbogason moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2# Finnbogason breaks the clinch.
Grajales tries to clinch up. Grajales dives in and grabs Finnbogason's left leg, looking for a takedown. Finnbogason pushes down on Grajales's head and hops out. Finnbogason wants to counter with a clinch but Grajales pushes him away. A nice combination there by Finnbogason.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grajales is defended easily by Finnbogason.#CL2# Finnbogason moves into the clinch.#BC2# Finnbogason manages to break the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Finnbogason there. Olafur Finnbogason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Finnbogason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grajales swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Grajales throws a head kick that misses. Finnbogason misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action! Donk. Finnbogason catches Grajales right on the button with a cross. Olafur Finnbogason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Grajales ducks under a wild hook from Finnbogason. Grajales seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Finnbogason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grajales manages to avoid it. Finnbogason displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grajales. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardito Grajales. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Finnbogason clinches up against the cage. Finnbogason misses with some punches.
Grajales wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2# Finnbogason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Finnbogason defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grajales. Finnbogason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Finnbogason takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grajales throws a push kick but Finnbogason slaps the foot to one side. Grajales dives in and grabs Finnbogason's left leg, looking for a takedown. Finnbogason pushes down on Grajales's head and hops out. Grajales dives in for a single leg takedown but Finnbogason sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2# Finnbogason throws a body shot but no joy. Grajales shoots in for a takedown but Finnbogason shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Grajales is breathing heavily.#CL2# Finnbogason forces Grajales back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Finnbogason manages to break the clinch.
Grajales takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Finnbogason just misses with a punch to the body.
Grajales connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A jab from Finnbogason misses. Finnbogason throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grajales counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Finnbogason digs a good hook to Grajales's body.
#CL2# Finnbogason moves into the clinch.#BC2# Finnbogason breaks from the clinch.
Finnbogason works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Finnbogason throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grajales stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Finnbogason misses the shot to the body. Grajales takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3# Grajales moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Grajales throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Grajales goes for a double leg but Finnbogason avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Finnbogason continues to drive forward. Finnbogason scores with a punch to the head.#CL2# Finnbogason has closed the distance and engaged Grajales in a clinch.
Grajales drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finnbogason stops a takedown attempt from Grajales.
#BC2# Finnbogason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Finnbogason misses with a hook to the body
and Grajales counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Finnbogason is lucky that one didn't land flush. Finnbogason connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grajales momentarily.
#ROC2# Grajales is rocked! Finnbogason's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grajales under the eye. Oh Grajales is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Finnbogason lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Grajales - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Finnbogason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Olafur Finnbogason! A victorious Olafur Finnbogason thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1# Tkachenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Good exchange - Finnbogason coming out on top. Tkachenko tries to clinch but Finnbogason moves out of range. #CL2# Finnbogason gets in close and instigates a clinch. Finnbogason blocks an elbow strike.#BC2# Finnbogason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Finnbogason keeps the fight on the outside. Finnbogason cracks a nice hook into Tkachenko's ribs. Tkachenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Finnbogason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Tkachenko tries to clinch there but Finnbogason circles away.
Tkachenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Finnbogason manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tkachenko is looking to clinch but Finnbogason is avoiding it.
#CL2# Finnbogason darts in and clinches Tkachenko up against the cage.#BC2# Finnbogason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tkachenko tries to clinch there but Finnbogason circles away.
Olafur Finnbogason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fight stays on the outside here - Tkachenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1# Finnbogason lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2# Finnbogason moves into the clinch.#BC2# Finnbogason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Finnbogason scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tkachenko in his tracks. Finnbogason with a jab. Tkachenko fails in his attempt to clinch. Tkachenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Finnbogason throws a right and a left that Tkachenko avoids nicely. Finnbogason circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Finnbogason has Tkachenko up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tkachenko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Finnbogason's brow. Tkachenko wants to stall.
Tkachenko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Tkachenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Finnbogason gets an underhook and turns Tkachenko into the cage.#T2# Tkachenko throws an elbow but it misses.
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! Finnbogason crunches a lovely knee into Tkachenko's ribcage. Tkachenko looks to throw an elbow but misses. Finnbogason dodges an elbow strike from Tkachenko.
#BC2# Finnbogason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tkachenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Finnbogason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Finnbogason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Finnbogason scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tkachenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Finnbogason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Tkachenko moves into the clinch. Finnbogason tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Finnbogason scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2# Finnbogason breaks from the clinch.
Tkachenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Finnbogason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A nice side step and Finnbogason releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Tkachenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finnbogason swats him away and circles back towards the center. Finnbogason keeps the fight on the outside. Finnbogason wants to counter the offense by Tkachenko and move into the clinch position. Tkachenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tkachenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3##CL2# Finnbogason has Tkachenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Tkachenko is looking to control Finnbogason's arms but Finnbogason gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tkachenko has his back to the cage. #BC2# Finnbogason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Finnbogason ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2# Finnbogason fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tkachenko, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# Finnbogason breaks the clinch.
A lazy left from Finnbogason finds it's target. Tkachenko tries to clinch there but Finnbogason circles away.
#CL2# Finnbogason clinches up with Tkachenko and pushes him back against the cage. Finnbogason lands a knee to the body.
Finnbogason avoids a wild elbow strike from Tkachenko.#BC2# Finnbogason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tkachenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. The fight stays on the outside here - Tkachenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Finnbogason lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Tkachenko moves in looking to clinch but Finnbogason pushes him off.#T4# Finnbogason dips to his left and cracks Tkachenko with an uppercut! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The crowd cheers as Finnbogason lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tkachenko doesn't seem phased though. Finnbogason's corner calls for a 1-2. Finnbogason obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Tkachenko tries to clinch up.#CL2# Finnbogason moves into range and clinches up with Tkachenko.#BC2# Finnbogason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finnbogason throws out a powerful jab. Finnbogason with a body punch. A glancing blow. A jab from Finnbogason does it's job there. Finnbogason takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2# Finnbogason closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tkachenko pushes off an throws an elbow but Finnbogason leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Nice elbow from Tkachenko. Tkachenko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Tkachenko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tkachenko misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olafur Finnbogason dominated that round. 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# Tkachenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Finnbogason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jab by Finnbogason. The fight stays on the outside here - Tkachenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Finnbogason lands a nice looking body shot.
Tkachenko is looking to clinch but Finnbogason is avoiding it.
A jab from Finnbogason does it's job there. A right-left combo lands from Finnbogason. Tkachenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Finnbogason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Olafur Finnbogason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tkachenko wants to clinch up but Finnbogason keeps it at a distance. Tkachenko tries to clinch up but Finnbogason circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Finnbogason clinches. Tkachenko tries to stall but Finnbogason uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Finnbogason lands a knee 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! Finnbogason stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1# Finnbogason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2# Finnbogason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tkachenko tries to clinch up. A little jabbing left from Finnbogason on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Tkachenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Tkachenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finnbogason paws at him with a jab and circles away. Finnbogason tests Tkachenko's chin there with a solid looking shot. Finnbogason throws a series of strikes that have Tkachenko backpedaling.
#ROC2# Tkachenko is rocked! Finnbogason swinging wildly here.
Oh Tkachenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Finnbogason tests Tkachenko's chin there with a solid looking shot. Tkachenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tkachenko seems to have got his legs back now. Tkachenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Olafur Finnbogason seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2# Tkachenko walks into a stiff left hand from Finnbogason. 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! Tkachenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finnbogason swats him away and circles back towards the center. Finnbogason cracks Tkachenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Finnbogason jabs at Tkachenko's body. Finnbogason has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Tkachenko tries to clinch up and Finnbogason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Tkachenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Tkachenko moves to clinch but Finnbogason breaks away and Finnbogason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Finnbogason gets through Tkachenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2# Finnbogason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Tkachenko tries to clinch up. Finnbogason is looking for the big counter here.#T3##CL# Tkachenko closes the distance and clinches. A knee to the head by Finnbogason.
Tkachenko lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT# It looks like Olafur Finnbogason has been cut. Finnbogason misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tkachenko.
#BC2# Finnbogason breaks the clinch.
A cross from Finnbogason lands. Finnbogason changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Tkachenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Tkachenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Tkachenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finnbogason swats him away and circles back towards the center. Finnbogason lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Tkachenko tries to clinch up. Tkachenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Finnbogason connects with a body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tkachenko on the wrong end of a nice jab. Tkachenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finnbogason paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4##CL2# Finnbogason fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tkachenko, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# Finnbogason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tkachenko wants to clinch. Finnbogason lands a head shot. Finnbogason displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Tkachenko wants to clinch up but Finnbogason keeps it at a distance. Finnbogason throws out a counter right but Tkachenko avoids it with no problem. Tkachenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finnbogason paws at him with a jab and circles away. Finnbogason tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2# Finnbogason rushes Tkachenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Finnbogason utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Tkachenko throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olafur Finnbogason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Olafur Finnbogason'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. This is the final round! #R3# Tkachenko closes the distance looking to clinch and Finnbogason counters with a nice body shot. Finnbogason connects with a nice looking jab.
Tkachenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finnbogason throws a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Finnbogason. Finnbogason lands an overhand right. Tkachenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finnbogason paws at him with a jab and circles away. Finnbogason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Finnbogason's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Tkachenko tries to move into range but Finnbogason moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Finnbogason fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Tkachenko darts in trying to clinch and Finnbogason counters with a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Finnbogason keeps the fight on the outside.#T1# Tkachenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tkachenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tkachenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Finnbogason jabs at Tkachenko's body.#CL2# Finnbogason clinches. Tkachenko lands a nice elbow. Tkachenko lands a damaging elbow. Finnbogason avoids a wild elbow strike from Tkachenko. Finnbogason with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finnbogason avoids the elbow strike from Tkachenko, against the cage.
Finnbogason with the Thai clinch, lands a knee 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! Finnbogason connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tkachenko's face.
Tkachenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2# Finnbogason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Finnbogason connects with a body shot that sends Tkachenko's belly button to the back. Aleksey Tkachenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Olafur Finnbogason is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Tkachenko tries to clinch there but Finnbogason circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Tkachenko 's head but he takes it in his stride. Tkachenko tries to clinch up but Finnbogason circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Finnbogason clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Finnbogason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Finnbogason has taken the fight to the clinch.
Finnbogason is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Finnbogason is struggling to control the position. Finnbogason with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tkachenko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Finnbogason's brow. #BC2# Finnbogason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Finnbogason lands with an overhand left. Tkachenko is looking to clinch. Finnbogason works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3##CL2# Finnbogason closes the distance and pushes Tkachenko back into the cage.#BC2# Finnbogason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Finnbogason lands a nice looking body shot.
Tkachenko tries to clinch up but Finnbogason circles away and keeps his distance. Finnbogason swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2# Finnbogason clinches. Tkachenko being controlled against the cage. Tkachenko pushes off an throws an elbow but Finnbogason leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Tkachenko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tkachenko lands a nice elbow. Tkachenko misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2# Finnbogason manages to break the clinch.
Finnbogason lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Finnbogason.#CL2# Finnbogason closes the distance and clinches. With the fighters up against the cage, Tkachenko throws an elbow but misses. #T4# Finnbogason lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tkachenko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Olafur Finnbogason seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Finnbogason tries a knee to the head but Tkachenko blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Finnbogason avoids the elbow strike from Tkachenko, against the cage.
Finnbogason unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tkachenko looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2# Finnbogason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Finnbogason rushes Tkachenko and presses him up against the cage. Finnbogason blocks an elbow strike. Tkachenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2# Finnbogason breaks the clinch.
Finnbogason moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Finnbogason dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Tkachenko misses with an uppercut
#CL2# and Finnbogason counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight! Olafur Finnbogason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Finnbogason has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olafur Finnbogason! Olafur Finnbogason decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1# Andenowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
A quick step to the side and Andenowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Andenowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT# It looks like Olafur Finnbogason has been cut.#CL# Andenowski rushes Finnbogason and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Andenowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Finnbogason taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Andenowski scores with an uppercut up the middle. Finnbogason slows down the pace here.
Finnbogason blocks a body shot from Andenowski. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Finnbogason. Finnbogason tries a knee to the head but Andenowski blocks it.
Andenowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Finnbogason misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Finnbogason with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC# Andenowski breaks from the clinch.
Finnbogason doesn't manage to clinch there - Andenowski circles away.
#CL# Andenowski rushes Finnbogason and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Andenowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andenowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1##CL# Andenowski drives through and clinches with Finnbogason against the cage.
#BC# Andenowski breaks from the clinch.
Andenowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finnbogason's head backwards.#ROC# Finnbogason is rocked! Finnbogason throws a looping overhand right but Andenowski ducks down to avoid it. Finnbogason is still on wobbly legs! Can Andenowski finish him? Andenowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Finnbogason seems to have recovered his senses.#CL# Andenowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Finnbogason, pushing him back against the cage. Andenowski scores with a shot to the side of Finnbogason's head. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Finnbogason throws a knee to the head but misses.
Finnbogason is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Andenowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Stalling in the clinch from Finnbogason.
A short uppercut from Andenowski. Andenowski avoiding damage as Finnbogason throws knees to the body.
Finnbogason misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andenowski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC# Andenowski breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Finnbogason has Andenowski up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Andenowski manages to break the clinch.
#T2# Finnbogason tries to clinch up but Andenowski circles away and keeps his distance.#KD# Andenowski cracks Finnbogason with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Andenowski has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Finnbogason to stand back up!#CL# Andenowski rushes Finnbogason and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Andenowski creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Finnbogason's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Finnbogason drops to his knees and Andenowski pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Andenowski! The defeated Olafur Finnbogason had this to say: 'Whatever '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Finnbogason rushes MacKenzie and presses him up against the cage. MacKenzie is trying to pull guard but Finnbogason has him pressed against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Finnbogason as MacKenzie tries to tie him up. Finnbogason throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacKenzies head. Finnbogason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. MacKenzie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Finnbogason smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Finnbogason closes the distance and pushes MacKenzie back into the cage. Finnbogason lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Finnbogason lands a knee to the head.
Finnbogason working MacKenzie over with knees to the body. MacKenzie is breathing heavily. Finnbogason lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Finnbogason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Finnbogason unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacKenzie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Finnbogason lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
MacKenzie takes a knee to the side of the body. Finnbogason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. A knee to the head by Finnbogason.
#T1# Finnbogason avoiding damage.
Finnbogason using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Finnbogason lands a nice knee to the body. Finnbogason just leaning against MacKenzie, taking a breather. Finnbogason crunches a lovely knee into MacKenzie's ribcage. Come on Finnbogason - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Finnbogason. Finnbogason lands a good knee to the midsection. MacKenzie won't want to take too many of those. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Finnbogason connects with a nasty looking knee right to MacKenzie's face.
Finnbogason landing knees to the head.
Finnbogason just leaning against MacKenzie, taking a breather. MacKenzie jumps guard but Finnbogason turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dern MacKenzie. That's going to take a lot out of him. A knee to the head by Finnbogason.
Finnbogason is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2# 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 ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Olafur Finnbogason. Finnbogason throws a one two combo.
#CL2# Finnbogason moves into the clinch. Finnbogason stalling.
MacKenzie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Finnbogason pushes MacKenzie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Finnbogason holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Finnbogason using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Finnbogason scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Finnbogason.
Finnbogason unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knees in the clinch landing for Finnbogason.
Finnbogason holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Finnbogason crunches a lovely knee into MacKenzie's ribcage.#T3# Finnbogason unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacKenzie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. MacKenzie tries to stall but Finnbogason uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Finnbogason landing knees to the body.
Finnbogason is pushing MacKenzie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Finnbogason landing knees to the head.
MacKenzie takes a knee right on the jaw!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Finnbogason utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Finnbogason landing knees to the body.
Finnbogason lands a knee to the body.
Finnbogason scores with a knee to the head.
Finnbogason scores a nice knee to the body.
#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Finnbogason stalling.
Finnbogason is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Finnbogason's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Finnbogason content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Finnbogason landing knees to the head.
Finnbogason effectively controlling the action here. Finnbogason scores with a knee to the head.
Finnbogason crunches a lovely knee into MacKenzie's ribcage. MacKenzie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
MacKenzie has Finnbogason pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Finnbogason manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Finnbogason displaying some good clinch control by pressing MacKenzie up against the cage. Finnbogason with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olafur Finnbogason dominated that round. 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##CL# MacKenzie clinches. Finnbogason scores with a knee to the head.
Finnbogason lands a knee to the head.
Finnbogason scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD# MacKenzie pulls guard. #SU2# Finnbogason stands up and waves to MacKenzie to follow him. #CL2# Finnbogason fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacKenzie, pushing him back against the cage. Finnbogason unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacKenzie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD# MacKenzie decides to pull guard. #SU2# Finnbogason stands up from guard. Let's bang! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Finnbogason closes the distance and clinches. Finnbogason lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Finnbogason obliges.#T1# Knees in the clinch landing for Finnbogason.
Finnbogason unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacKenzie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Olafur Finnbogason seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Finnbogason using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Finnbogason. Finnbogason pushes MacKenzie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Finnbogason lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Finnbogason scores with a knee to the head.
MacKenzie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
MacKenzie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Finnbogason stalling.
Finnbogason stalling the fight.
Finnbogason connects with a nasty looking knee right to MacKenzie's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Finnbogason connects with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. MacKenzie trying to stall but Finnbogason improves his position.
Finnbogason is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2# Finnbogason crunches a lovely knee into MacKenzie's ribcage. Finnbogason scores a nice knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Finnbogason.
Finnbogason landing knees to the head.
MacKenzie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Finnbogason scores a nice knee to the body.
MacKenzie stalling.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD# MacKenzie pulls guard effortlessly. Finnbogason landing with the ground and pound. #SUB# MacKenzie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finnbogason is aware though and is defending well.#T3# MacKenzie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finnbogason is one step ahead there. #SU2# Finnbogason stands up and waves to MacKenzie to follow him. #CL2# Finnbogason has MacKenzie up against the cage in a clinch.
Finnbogason lands with a light punch inside. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Finnbogason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4# MacKenzie takes a knee to the side of the body. MacKenzie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Finnbogason landing knees to the body.
Finnbogason controlling the action here for a moment.
Finnbogason landing knees to the head.
Finnbogason lands a knee to the head.
Finnbogason working MacKenzie over with knees to the body. Finnbogason has been the more effective fighter overall so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Finnbogason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Finnbogason working MacKenzie over with knees to the body. Finnbogason holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Finnbogason with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. MacKenzie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Finnbogason smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olafur Finnbogason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3##CL2# Finnbogason rushes MacKenzie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A knee to the head by Finnbogason.
MacKenzie jumps guard but Finnbogason stands there with MacKenzie around his waist. MacKenzie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Finnbogason lands a shoulder strike. #TD# MacKenzie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. MacKenzie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB# Finnbogason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Finnbogason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacKenzie swivels though and keeps the full guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# MacKenzie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1# Finnbogason preventing the sweep. #SU2# Finnbogason decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on MacKenzie, up you get! Finnbogason stalks MacKenzie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into MacKenzie's face. MacKenzie staggers backwards, shaken. Finnbogason throws a series of strikes that have MacKenzie backpedaling.
#CL2# Finnbogason rushes MacKenzie and presses him up against the cage. Finnbogason connects with a knee to the head.
Finnbogason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. A bit of stalling here from Finnbogason.
Finnbogason unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dern MacKenzie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Olafur Finnbogason is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# MacKenzie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
MacKenzie takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Finnbogason obliges. Finnbogason landing knees to the head.
Finnbogason is struggling to control the position. MacKenzie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dern MacKenzie. That's going to take a lot out of him. A knee to the head by Finnbogason.
Knees to the body from Finnbogason.
MacKenzie is trying to pull guard but Finnbogason has him pressed against the cage. Finnbogason working MacKenzie over with knees to the body. MacKenzie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Finnbogason walks away with a smile on his face. MacKenzie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. MacKenzie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Olafur Finnbogason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Finnbogason gets in close and instigates a clinch. A bit of stalling here from Finnbogason.
#T3# Finnbogason using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
MacKenzie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Finnbogason to keep the fight standing. Finnbogason is pushing MacKenzie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Finnbogason stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Finnbogason landing knees to the head.
Finnbogason landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MacKenzie is trying to pull guard but Finnbogason turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Finnbogason working MacKenzie over with knees to the body. Finnbogason landing knees to the head.
Finnbogason utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. MacKenzie jumps guard but Finnbogason turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4# Finnbogason scores with a knee to the head.
Finnbogason working MacKenzie over with knees to the body. Finnbogason putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MacKenzie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! MacKenzie is trying to pull guard but Finnbogason turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Finnbogason leaning against his opponent.
Finnbogason connects with a knee to the head.
Finnbogason scores with an uppercut up the middle. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Finnbogason as MacKenzie tries to tie him up. Finnbogason landing knees to the body.
Finnbogason putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MacKenzie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Finnbogason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. MacKenzie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Finnbogason just stands there and leans against the cage. Finnbogason connects with a knee to the head.
Finnbogason using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Olafur Finnbogason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Finnbogason 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olafur Finnbogason! Olafur Finnbogason decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1# Kaydaa misses with a wild combination.
Kaydaa throws a wild body kick that Finnbogason sees coming a mile off.#CL2# Kaydaa gets tackled into the cage by Finnbogason. Finnbogason maintains the clinch. Finnbogason lands a good knee to the midsection. Kaydaa won't want to take too many of those. Kaydaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Finnbogason obliges. Finnbogason landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Finnbogason with a knee to the head.
Finnbogason unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kaydaa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Finnbogason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Finnbogason unloads a knee to the mid-section. Finnbogason connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Finnbogason utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Finnbogason lands with a light punch inside. #T1# Knees in the clinch landing for Finnbogason.
Kaydaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaydaa takes a knee to the side of the body. Kaydaa looking to slow down the pace here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Finnbogason. Finnbogason working Kaydaa over with knees to the body. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Finnbogason stops a takedown attempt from Kaydaa.
Finnbogason unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kaydaa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Kaydaa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Kaydaa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Finnbogason displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kaydaa up against the cage. Kaydaa wants to stall.
#T2# Finnbogason stalls. Kaydaa avoiding damage as Finnbogason throws knees to the body.
Kaydaa tries to pull guard but Finnbogason forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Knees to the body from Finnbogason.
Finnbogason with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Come on Finnbogason - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kaydaa tries to land knees in the clinch but Finnbogason avoids the damage to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Finnbogason stalling the fight.
Kaydaa managing to block the knees to the body from Finnbogason.
Finnbogason scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3# Finnbogason scores with an uppercut up the middle. A frustrated look appears on Kaydaa's face as he tries to break the clinch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Finnbogason. A head punch on the inside from Kaydaa fails to land. Kaydaa avoiding damage as Finnbogason throws knees to the body.
Finnbogason working Kaydaa over with knees to the body. Kaydaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finnbogason misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaydaa.
Finnbogason slows down the pace here.
Finnbogason tries to land knees in the clinch but Kaydaa avoids the damage to the body. Kaydaa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Finnbogason to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tee Kaydaa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Finnbogason landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kaydaa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Finnbogason just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4# Kaydaa managing to block the knees to the body from Finnbogason.
Finnbogason unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kaydaa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Kaydaa takes a knee to the side of the body. Finnbogason landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Finnbogason tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kaydaa can't find room to land a body shot as Finnbogason controls the action.
Finnbogason throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kaydaa blocks it with crossed arms. Finnbogason misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaydaa.
Finnbogason lands an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Finnbogason misses with a knee to the head. Finnbogason looks winded! Finnbogason with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finnbogason tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaydaa avoids it. Kaydaa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kaydaa is trying to pull guard but Finnbogason has him pressed against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olafur Finnbogason dominated that round. 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# Kaydaa tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2# Finnbogason has taken the fight to the clinch.
Finnbogason lands a nice knee to the body. Finnbogason lands a good knee to the midsection. Kaydaa won't want to take too many of those. The referee calls for Finnbogason to work.
Finnbogason with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kaydaa is trying to pull guard but Finnbogason has him pressed against the cage. Finnbogason tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaydaa avoids it. Finnbogason working Kaydaa over with knees to the body. Finnbogason using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Finnbogason landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Finnbogason stalling against the cage.
Kaydaa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Finnbogason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Finnbogason putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kaydaa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Finnbogason missing with knees to the body.
Finnbogason scores with a knee to the head.
Finnbogason tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaydaa avoids it. Kaydaa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Finnbogason walks away with a smile on his face. Kaydaa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tee Kaydaa. That's going to take a lot out of him. A low kick from Kaydaa is predictable there #CL2# and Finnbogason moves into the clinch. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Kaydaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finnbogason is breathing heavily. Finnbogason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Finnbogason using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Finnbogason with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kaydaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finnbogason lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T2# Finnbogason connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kaydaa's face.
Kaydaa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Finnbogason trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kaydaa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Finnbogason is defending well. Kaydaa is trying to break the clinch but Finnbogason has him pressed against the cage. Olafur Finnbogason seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Kaydaa is trying to pull guard but Finnbogason turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Kaydaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finnbogason with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Finnbogason obliges. Kaydaa tries to pull guard but Finnbogason forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Kaydaa is looking to take this one to the mat. Finnbogason with a knee to the head.
Finnbogason is defending well against a takedown attempt. Finnbogason connects with a knee to the head.
#T3# Both fighters working to control the clinch. Kaydaa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kaydaa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Finnbogason prevents it.
Finnbogason manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Finnbogason misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaydaa.
Finnbogason lands a nice knee to the body. Finnbogason has Kaydaa pushed against the cage. Finnbogason leaning his opponent against the cage. Finnbogason stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4# Finnbogason working Kaydaa over with knees to the body. Finnbogason is struggling to control the position. Kaydaa is trying to drag Finnbogason to the mat but Finnbogason just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Finnbogason lands a knee to the head.
Finnbogason misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaydaa.
Finnbogason content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Finnbogason.
Finnbogason keeps control of Kaydaa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olafur Finnbogason 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! And we move into the final round! #R3# Finnbogason checks a leg kick. #CL2# Finnbogason gets in close and instigates a clinch. Finnbogason missing with knees to the body.
Kaydaa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Finnbogason scores with a nice hook to the head. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Finnbogason takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Kaydaa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Finnbogason just leaning against Kaydaa, taking a breather. Finnbogason tries to land knees in the clinch but Kaydaa avoids the damage to the body. Finnbogason scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Finnbogason taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Finnbogason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kaydaa tries to pull guard but Finnbogason won't allow it.
Finnbogason is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaydaa is defending well for now. Kaydaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1# Finnbogason missing with knees to the body.
Finnbogason unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kaydaa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Finnbogason taking a breather. Kaydaa wants to break free but Finnbogason has control.
Kaydaa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tee Kaydaa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kaydaa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Finnbogason throws a knee to the head but misses.
Finnbogason tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finnbogason misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaydaa.
Kaydaa is trying to pull guard but Finnbogason has him pressed against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. A head punch on the inside from Kaydaa fails to land. Kaydaa wants to take the fight to the mat but Finnbogason manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Kaydaa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Finnbogason just stands there and leans against the cage. Olafur Finnbogason is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Kaydaa is trying to pull guard but Finnbogason turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Finnbogason tries to land knees in the clinch but Kaydaa avoids the damage to the body. Kaydaa letting Finnbogason take a breather here. Finnbogason tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaydaa avoids it. Finnbogason missing with knees to the body.
Kaydaa managing to block the knees to the body from Finnbogason.
Kaydaa managing to block the knees to the body from Finnbogason.
Finnbogason effectively controlling the action here. Kaydaa jumps guard but Finnbogason stands there with Kaydaa around his waist. Kaydaa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kaydaa wants to break free but Finnbogason has control.
#T3# Kaydaa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Finnbogason to keep the fight standing. Knees in the clinch landing for Finnbogason.
Kaydaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for Finnbogason.
Finnbogason missing with knees to the body.
Finnbogason landing knees to the body.
Kaydaa avoiding damage as Finnbogason throws knees to the body.
Kaydaa tries to pull guard but Finnbogason forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Finnbogason has a couple of punches blocked by Kaydaa.
Finnbogason misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaydaa.
Kaydaa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Finnbogason obliges.#T4# Kaydaa avoiding damage as Finnbogason throws knees to the body.
Kaydaa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Finnbogason lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaydaa backwards. Finnbogason is struggling to control the position. Finnbogason stalling against the cage.
Finnbogason connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kaydaa's face.
Finnbogason missing with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Finnbogason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Kaydaa tries to stall but Finnbogason uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tee Kaydaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kaydaa jumps guard but Finnbogason stands there with Kaydaa around his waist. Kaydaa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Olafur Finnbogason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Finnbogason 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olafur Finnbogason! After winning the bout, Olafur Finnbogason thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1# White shoots in looking for a takedown. Finnbogason tries to sprawl out of it but White keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Finnbogason manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL# Finnbogason rushes White and presses him up against the cage. Come on Finnbogason - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Finnbogason landing knees to the body.
Finnbogason tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and White avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Finnbogason crunches a lovely knee into White's ribcage. Finnbogason lands a knee to the head.
Finnbogason unloads a knee to the mid-section. White lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. White looks winded! Finnbogason landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Finnbogason unloads a knee to the mid-section. White lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1# White takes a knee to the side of the body. Finnbogason connects with a knee to the head.
Finnbogason unloads a knee to the mid-section. Finnbogason with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. A bit of stalling here from Finnbogason.
The referee is keeping an eye on Finnbogason - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Finnbogason connects with a nasty looking knee right to White's face.
Finnbogason with a knee to the head.
Finnbogason lands a good knee to the midsection. White won't want to take too many of those. Finnbogason manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Finnbogason landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Finnbogason landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Finnbogason lands with a left to the head. Finnbogason has White pushed against the cage. Knees in the clinch landing for Finnbogason.
Finnbogason is pushing White up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Knees to the body from Finnbogason.
Finnbogason scores with a knee to the head.
Finnbogason effectively controlling the action here.#T3# Finnbogason's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Finnbogason lands a good knee to the midsection. White won't want to take too many of those. Finnbogason crunches a lovely knee into White's ribcage. White being controlled against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Olafur Finnbogason.#CL# Finnbogason fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with White, pushing him back against the cage. Finnbogason trying to land knees to the body.
Finnbogason landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Finnbogason scores a nice knee to the body.
#T4# Knees to the body from Finnbogason.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Finnbogason obliges. Finnbogason prevents the takedown attempt.
Finnbogason taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Finnbogason lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Finnbogason with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Knees in the clinch landing for Finnbogason.
Finnbogason stalling.
Finnbogason utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olafur Finnbogason dominated that round. 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# Finnbogason lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White circles away quickly and effectively. Finnbogason swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and White counters with a two punch combo. #CL# Finnbogason forces White back against the cage and clinches. Finnbogason working White over with knees to the body. Finnbogason landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Finnbogason obliges. Olafur Finnbogason has scored more points in the clinch so far. Finnbogason unloads a knee to the mid-section. Finnbogason unloads a knee to the mid-section. White lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Knees to the body from Finnbogason.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Finnbogason landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Finnbogason with a knee to the head.
Finnbogason stalling against the cage.
White is breathing heavily. Finnbogason lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1# Finnbogason lands a good knee to the midsection. White won't want to take too many of those. Finnbogason scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Finnbogason.
Finnbogason manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Finnbogason stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Finnbogason seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Finnbogason using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Finnbogason slowing the pace effectively.#T2# Come on Finnbogason - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Finnbogason landing knees to the body.
Finnbogason is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. White is defending well for now. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. The referee is keeping an eye on Finnbogason - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Olafur Finnbogason.#CL# Finnbogason has taken the fight to the clinch.
Finnbogason misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
The referee calls for Finnbogason to work.
#T3# Finnbogason lands a knee to the body.
Finnbogason scores with a knee to the head.
White takes a knee right on the jaw!
Finnbogason with a knee to the head.
Finnbogason scores a nice knee to the body.
White jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Finnbogason walks away with a smile on his face. White gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Finnbogason has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
Finnbogason landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Finnbogason tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finnbogason connects with a knee to the head.
#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Finnbogason misses with a knee strike.
White tries to pull guard but Finnbogason holds him up against the cage and eventually White drops back down to his feet.
White jumps guard but Finnbogason stands there with White around his waist. White gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Olafur Finnbogason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juge White. Finnbogason connects with a nasty looking knee right to White's face.
Finnbogason looking to throw knees to the head but White is blocking nicely.
Finnbogason effectively controlling the action here. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Finnbogason. White managing to block the knees to the body from Finnbogason.
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olafur Finnbogason dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Finnbogason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL# White gets tackled into the cage by Finnbogason. Finnbogason maintains the clinch. Finnbogason scores a nice knee to the body.
White avoiding damage as Finnbogason throws knees to the body.
Finnbogason unloads a knee to the mid-section. Come on Finnbogason - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Finnbogason landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Finnbogason trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Finnbogason throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Finnbogason tries to land knees in the clinch but White avoids the damage to the body. Finnbogason tries to land a knee to the head but White blocks with his arms.
Finnbogason is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1# Finnbogason lands a knee to the head.
White jumps guard but Finnbogason turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Finnbogason scores with a knee to the head.
Finnbogason landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Finnbogason prevents White from breaking the clinch. White tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Finnbogason smiles and moves away.
Finnbogason throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A combination from White does no damage. Olafur Finnbogason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##CL# Finnbogason clinches with his opponent.
Finnbogason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Finnbogason effectively controlling the action here. White is trying to pull guard but Finnbogason turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Olafur Finnbogason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juge White. Finnbogason using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Finnbogason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around? Finnbogason landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Finnbogason crunches a lovely knee into White's ribcage. Finnbogason landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Finnbogason obliges. Finnbogason lands a knee to the body.
#T3# Finnbogason just leaning against White, taking a breather. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Finnbogason utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Juge White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! White is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Finnbogason to keep the fight standing. A knee to the head by Finnbogason.
Finnbogason using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Finnbogason stalling the fight.
#T4# A short uppercut from Finnbogason. Finnbogason holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Finnbogason with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Finnbogason taking a breather. Finnbogason leaning his opponent against the cage. Finnbogason utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Finnbogason landing knees to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Olafur Finnbogason showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Finnbogason, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olafur Finnbogason!
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