Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 390- Anderson Vs Escalante
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Finch takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Finch throws the left hand but Hiro avoids the punch easily.
Finch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Hiro moved out of range.
Hiro slips a jab from Finch.
Hiro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Finch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hiro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finch.
Hiro slips under a jab.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Hiro moved out of range.
Finch throws a leg kick which misses Hiro's front leg but catches the back leg as Hiro tries to avoid it.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiro is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Hiro blocks the low kick.
Hiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Finch tried to score with a low kick but Hiro checks it.
Hiro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Finch as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiro.
Hiro defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Hiro.
Hiro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Finch misses.
Hiro throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Finch throws a series of punches but Hiro moves out of range.
Finch tries a low kick but Hiro avoids it.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiro.
Finch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Finch feints and then cracks Hiro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hiro down.
Hiro misses with an uppercut.
Hiro takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
Finch is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiro. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finch throws a jab when Hiro was well out of range.
Finch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hiro.
Hiro throws a solid leg kick but Finch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hiro.
Hiro misses with a hook.
Hiro misses the shot to the body.
Hiro misses with a wild body shot.
Finch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Finch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finch connects with a body shot.
Hiro checks a low kick from Finch.
Finch avoids the body shot from Hiro.
Finch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Hiro lands with a good body shot.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch scores with a hook.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
Hiro scores with a hook to the body. Finch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Finch lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hiro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hiro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A solid leg kick lands there for Finch.
Hiro with a jab.
Hiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hiro slips a jab from Finch.
Hiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Finch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sloppy strikes from Finch. Those never looked like landing.
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finch is able to avoid easily.
Finch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hiro moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Hiro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Finch takes a swing at Hiro's ribcage but misses.
Finch throws a hook but Hiro blocks it.
Hiro slips under a jab from Finch.
Hiro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hiro.
Hiro cracks Finch with a good jab.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Finch rather than just go for the knockout.
Hiro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Finch misses.
Hiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
A jab from Finch finds it's way through Hiro's defenses.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Hiro walks into a jab.
Hiro misses with an uppercut.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Finch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiro.
Hiro lands with a straight right. Finch didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Finch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hiro checks the leg kick.
Hiro throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.
Finch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Hiro checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Finch checks a leg kick.
Hiro misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Hiro misses its intended target.
A bone on bone clash there as Finch blocks the leg kick.
A left lands for Finch.
Finch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiro.
Finch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hiro tries to work over Finch's front leg with a kick but Finch checks it.
Hiro slips a jab from Finch.
Finch tries to land a leg kick but Hiro saw it coming and moves away.
Finch is looking to score with low kicks.
Hiro only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Finch throws a low kick but Hiro avoids it.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Hiro's shoulder, as Hiro tries to avoid the shot.
Finch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hiro's sensitive parts.
Finch lands a jab.
Hiro misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Hiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hiro slips under a jab.
Finch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hiro on the side of the head.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Hiro ducks down to avoid it.
Hiro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Finch with a body shot.
A big right from Finch misses.
It seemed like Hiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Hiro saw that one coming.
Finch checks a low kick from Hiro.
Finch throws a combination that misses
and Hiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hiro throws a low kick but Finch avoids it.
Hiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Finch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hiro works Finch's body with a nice hook.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Hiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiro misses the target.
Hiro throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
A jab from Hiro does it's job there.
Hiro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hiro throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Finch misses.
Finch slips a jab from Hiro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Finch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hiro swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Finch misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Finch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hiro checks it well.
Finch misses with a series of wild punches.
Hiro jabs Finch right on the nose. Finch blinks but takes it well.
Hiro looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range.
Finch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hiro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Finch throws a nice looking combination but Hiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hiro scores with a shot to the body.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Hiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Hiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Hiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiro clobbers Finch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hiro digs a good hook to Finch's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiro tried to score with a low kick but Finch checks it.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Hiro.#T2#
Hiro slips under a jab.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiro.
Hiro misses with a straight left.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Finch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finch misses the jab.
Hiro throws a low kick but Finch avoids it.
Finch misses with a wild combination.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiro manages to avoid it.
Hiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hiro misses with a body shot.
As Hiro backs away, Finch returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Hiro throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.
Hiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch throws a low kick, looking for Hiro's leg but Hiro calmly moves out of range.
Hiro throws a solid leg kick but Finch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hiro.
Hiro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hiro checks a leg kick nicely.
No joy there for Finch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hiro throws a solid leg kick but Finch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hiro.
Hiro misses with a straight right.
Hiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Atticus Finch is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Finch lunges at Hiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hiro's hand.
Hiro throws a low kick, looking for Finch's leg but Finch calmly moves out of range.
Finch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finch jabs Hiro right on the nose. Hiro blinks but takes it well.
Finch checks a low kick from Hiro.
Hiro misses with a looping right.
Finch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick from Hiro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hiro's sensitive parts.
Finch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hiro misses with a low kick.
A big right from Finch misses.
Finch misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hiro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch throws a front kick aimed at Hiro's knee but Hiro avoids it well.
Finch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A clash of legs there as Finch blocks the low kick.
Finch misses with an uppercut
and Hiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Hiro misses.
Hiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hiro throws a chopping leg kick but Finch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Finch blocks a leg kick.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Finch tries to land a leg kick but Hiro saw it coming and moves away.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiro.
Hiro slips a jab and a cross from Finch.
Hiro blocks a leg kick.
Hiro thuds a left hand into Finch's body.
Finch throws a low kick, looking for Hiro's leg but Hiro calmly moves out of range.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiro clobbers Finch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Hiro.
Hiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Finch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hiro doesn't seem bothered though.
Finch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Finch blocks a leg kick.
Hiro slips under a jab from Finch.
Hiro scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiro slips a straight right by Finch.
Hiro thinks about the counter body kick.
Hiro throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Finch connects with an inside leg kick.
Hiro misses with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kuromiya Hiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
A jab from Hiro does it's job there.
Finch slips a straight right by Hiro.
Finch throws a quick inside leg kick.
A combination from Finch does no damage.
Hiro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Finch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hiro.
Hiro needs to keep his hands up - Finch had a free shot at his head there.
A low kick lands for Finch.
Hiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiro.
Finch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hiro throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Hiro throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Finch.
Hiro misses with a hook.
Hiro throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Finch fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hiro just manages to avoid it.
Hiro avoids the body shot from Finch.
Hiro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiro misses with a looping right.
Finch moves out of range of the leg kick from Hiro.
Finch connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hiro.
Hiro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Hiro looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range.
Finch tried to counter with a leg kick but Hiro avoided it.
Finch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Finch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Finch lands a jab.
The crowd cheers as Finch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hiro doesn't seem phased though.
A big right from Finch misses.
Finch slips under a jab from Hiro.
Hiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Hiro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hiro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hiro swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Hiro looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range.
Hiro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hiro throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Hiro is out of range.
Hiro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hiro throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiro throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.#T2#
Hiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiro.
Nice cross by Finch.
A swing and a miss from Hiro.
Finch throws a leg kick but Hiro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Finch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiro misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Finch as he checks the leg kick.
Finch misses with a leg kick.
Hiro throws out a counter right but Finch avoids it with no problem.
Finch lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Hiro misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hiro.
Finch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiro throws a leg kick but Finch checks it.
Finch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
A nice leg kick from Finch, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Hiro defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Finch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hiro can pounce on him.
Hiro dips to his left and cracks Finch with an uppercut!
Finch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hiro missing with a left hand there. Finch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Hiro coming out on top.
Hiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Decent striking displayed by Hiro there.
Finch's corner calls for a 1-2. Finch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Finch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hiro ducks right into an uppercut from Finch.
Finch throws a jab when Hiro was well out of range.
Hiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiro misses with an uppercut.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Hiro slips the punch.
Hiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hiro! But no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hiro. That's going to slow Finch down.
Finch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiro.
Hiro throws a hook but Finch blocks it.#T4#
Hiro misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch lands with a nice body punch.
Hiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hiro blocks a jab.
Hiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiro throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finch.
Hiro moves out of range of the body kick from Finch.
The fighters circling - Hiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Finch throws out a powerful jab.
Hiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hiro misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Hiro throws a big shot that misses.
Hiro pushes Finch away with a front kick.
Finch throws a body punch but Hiro moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Atticus Finch did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hiro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Finch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Finch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hiro lands with a straight right. Finch didn't see that one coming.
Hiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hiro misses with a looping right.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Hiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finch swinging wildly here.
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hiro cracks a nice hook into Finch's ribs.
Hiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Finch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiro.
Finch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Finch misses.
Hiro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiro.
Hiro moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Hiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hiro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch lands with a shot to the body.
Hiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Finch tries to land a leg kick but Hiro saw it coming and moves away.
Hiro lands a head shot.
Hiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiro.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiro misses the target.
Hiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch thuds his right hand into Hiro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Hiro moved out of range.
Hiro slips under a jab.
Finch moves out of range as Hiro strikes.
Hiro moves away from the strike by Finch.
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
Hiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hiro throws a big shot that misses.
Hiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch is looking to slow Hiro down with leg kicks.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hiro misses the shot to the body.
Hiro cracks a nice hook into Finch's ribs.
Hiro loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.#T2#
Hiro blocks a jab.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Hiro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch checks a low kick from Hiro.
Finch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch slips a jab from Hiro.
Hiro throws a leg kick which misses Finch's front leg but catches the back leg as Finch tries to avoid it.
Finch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hiro looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Hiro blocks a jab.
A low kick lands for Hiro.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Hiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiro throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
Hiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hiro on the side of the head.
Hiro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiro. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Finch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Finch cracks Hiro with a good jab.
Finch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hiro throws a lazy right hand but Finch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiro.
Finch throws a hook but Hiro blocks it.
Finch walks into a straight right hand from Hiro.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Finch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Finch throws a low kick but Hiro avoids it.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiro manages to avoid it.
Finch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hiro moves forwards but Finch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Hiro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch throws out a powerful jab.
Hiro missing with a left hand there. Finch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Finch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hiro is able to avoid easily.
Hiro with a jab.
Hiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
A little feinted left hand from Finch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hiro swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Hiro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Finch.
Finch walks into a stiff left hand from Hiro.
Hiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Finch.
Hiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiro throws a lazy right hand but Finch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hiro!
Finch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Finch misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. Hiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiro misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Hiro ducks down to avoid it.
Finch with a nice calf kick.
Finch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hiro is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kuromiya Hiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. Hiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiro scores with a leg kick.
Finch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Finch blocks a jab.
Finch throws a low kick, looking for Hiro's leg but Hiro calmly moves out of range.
Finch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
Hiro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finch.
Hiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiro moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Hiro slips the punch.
Finch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hiro misses with a looping right.
Finch slips a straight right by Hiro.
Hiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Finch can pounce on him.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiro. #T1#
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hiro throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Finch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiro.
Hiro misses with a looping left.
Hiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiro.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Hiro's shoulder, as Hiro tries to avoid the shot.
Hiro scores with a jab. Finch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Finch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Finch throws a chopping leg kick but Hiro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Finch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.
Finch takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hiro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Finch lands the left hand.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch connects with a leg kick.
Finch blocks a jab.
Hiro blocks a leg kick.
Finch misses with a double jab.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Hiro moved out of range nicely.
Hiro lands a lovely overhand right.
Finch slips under a jab.
Finch misses with a hook.
Hiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch misses with a hook. Hiro ducked under it nicely.
Hiro slips under a jab.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Finch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hiro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finch under the eye.
Hiro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hiro throws a lazy right hand but Finch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hiro lands with a kick to the ribs.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiro defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Hiro was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Finch scores with a jab. Hiro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hiro slips under a jab from Finch.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Hiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hiro misses with an uppercut.
Hiro misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
Hiro walks into a straight right hand from Finch.
Hiro throws a body kick that misses.
Finch wants to slow Hiro down by chopping away at his legs.
Hiro lands a slapping body shot.
Hiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hiro - that will leave a mark!
Hiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hiro checks a leg kick.
Hiro flicks out a counter leg kick but Finch steps away.
Finch takes a swing at Hiro's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hiro. That's going to slow Finch down. #T4#
Finch lands a leg kick that knocks Hiro off balance momentarily.
Hiro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Finch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Finch appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hiro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiro throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Good leg kick by Hiro.
Hiro slips a straight right by Finch.
Hiro takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Hiro. That snapped Finch's head back.
Finch checks a leg kick.
Hiro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Finch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Finch throws a shot to the body.
Hiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Finch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Hiro misses with a hook.
Hiro digs a good body shot into Finch's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kuromiya Hiro.
I think Hiro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 47:48
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kuromiya Hiro!
Kuromiya Hiro is the new featherweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kuromiya Hiro waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: OFK 379 -
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Craven fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Finch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Craven.
A little feinted left hand from Finch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finch has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A punch lands to the side of Finch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Craven is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Craven misses with a lunging right hand
and Finch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Craven has his takedown stuffed
and Finch counters with a nice uppercut.
Craven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Craven is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Craven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Craven tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Finch lands with an uppercut that bounces Craven off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Craven is rocked!
Craven throws a right hand that misses
and Finch counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Atticus Finch!
Atticus Finch retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Atticus Finch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 373 - Bol Vs Johnson
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Hiro.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Finch checks a low kick from Hiro.
Finch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hiro on the side of the head.
Hiro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been told by Hiro's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Finch lands a nice shot to the body.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiro misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finch! But no joy.
Finch defending well as Hiro loads up on a big left hand.
Finch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finch scores with a leg kick.
Hiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finch.
Finch lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finch's corner calls for a 1-2. Finch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Finch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Finch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hiro throwing a counter right hand but Finch manages to avoid it.
Hiro throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Finch scores with the left hand. Hiro knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Hiro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Finch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Finch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hiro momentarily.
Hiro misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Hiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Finch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hiro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Finch.
Finch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finch misses with a hook. Hiro ducked under it nicely.
Finch scores with a jab.
Finch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hiro scores with the left hand. Finch knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hiro.
Finch throws a body kick that misses.
Finch with a nice calf kick.
Finch with a nice cross.
Finch moves away from the strike by Hiro. #T2#
Finch scores with a nice head shot.
Hiro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hiro needs to keep his hands up - Finch had a free shot at his head there.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hiro misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Finch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Finch.
Hiro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Finch to score with a decent uppercut.
Hiro misses with a straight right.
Hiro takes one on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Finch.
An inside leg kick lands from Finch.
Hiro throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Finch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hiro looks for the body kick but Finch saw that one coming.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Hiro misses.
Hiro checks a leg kick nicely.
Hiro slips under a jab from Finch.#T3#
A leg kick checked by Hiro.
A big right from Hiro misses.
Finch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Finch is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hiro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiro misses with a body shot.
Hiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finch.
Hiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch slips a jab from Hiro.
Finch connects with a jab.
Finch lands a jab.
Finch scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Hiro misses.
Hiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Finch can pounce on him.
Finch works Hiro's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiro.
Finch looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Hiro.
Finch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Finch misses.
Hiro is looking to counter with a body kick.
Finch cracks Hiro with a good jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Finch.
Hiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Finch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Hiro looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Finch connects with a right hand. Hiro shakes it off.
Jab from Finch.
Good leg kick by Finch.
Finch lands a really nice looking cross but Hiro seems unphased.
Finch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hiro momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hiro counters with a low kick, right behind Finch 's knee.
Hiro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiro.
Finch misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hiro ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch moves out of range as Hiro strikes.
Finch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hiro misses with a wild body shot.
Finch moves forwards but Hiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Finch misses with a few strikes there.
Hiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Atticus Finch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finch staying out of range there.
Hiro throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch cracks Hiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A bone on bone clash there as Hiro blocks the leg kick.
Finch scores with a jab. Hiro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hiro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Finch throws a leg kick but Hiro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hiro moves away from the strike by Finch.
Hiro gets cracked there but stands up to it. #KD#
Hiro lands a big right hand that sends Finch crashing to the mat! Hiro stays standing though and waves Finch back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Atticus Finch has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch dips to his left and cracks Hiro with an uppercut!
Hiro staying out of range there.
Hiro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Finch throws a jab when Hiro was well out of range.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Finch.
Finch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finch lands a nice shot that snaps Hiro's head back.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finch, as that shot connected.
Finch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hiro misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finch! But no joy.
Hiro tries to move into range but Finch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hiro misses with a low kick.
Finch lands a leg kick that knocks Hiro off balance momentarily.
Finch cracks Hiro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Finch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch avoids the body shot from Hiro.
Hiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiro staying out of range there.
Finch lands a glancing blow to the side of Hiro's head.
Finch blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Good work by Finch as he checks the leg kick.
Finch cracks Hiro with a good jab.
Hiro misses with a wild body shot.
Finch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hiro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hiro looks for the body kick but Finch saw that one coming.
Finch tries a quick counter leg kick but Hiro is wise to it.
Hiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hiro misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Finch.
Finch lands a right hook to the body.
Hiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hiro throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Finch feints a counter leg kick.
Finch misses with a two punch combination.
Hiro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hiro throws a low kick but Finch avoids it.
Finch was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Hiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finch with a hook.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiro. #T3#
Hiro looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range.
Finch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hiro throws a good cross that connects.
A low kick lands for Finch.
Finch digs a good hook to Hiro's body.
Hiro throws a big shot that misses.
Finch dips to his left and cracks Hiro with an uppercut!
Finch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hiro throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Finch walks into a left hand.
Finch lands a jab-cross combination.
Hiro takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Hiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hiro misses with a body shot.
Finch throws the kick towards the body but Hiro avoids it.
Finch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Hiro misses.
Finch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Hiro throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Finch throws out a counter right but Hiro avoids it with no problem.
Finch lands a leg kick that knocks Hiro off balance momentarily.
Finch throws an off balance right hand
and Hiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finch slips under a jab from Hiro.
Hiro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Finch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finch cracks Hiro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Hiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hiro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Finch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finch.
Finch lands a leg kick that knocks Hiro off balance momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hiro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Hiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hiro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Finch has time to react.
Finch connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Atticus Finch's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Good exchange - Finch coming out on top.
Hiro throws a leg kick but Finch moved away.
Hiro throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Finch scores with a sloppy right hand. Hiro should have avoided that one.
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Hiro throws a low kick but Finch avoids it.
Hiro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice straight punches there by Hiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hiro.
A cross from Finch lands.
Hiro throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Hiro throws out a powerful jab.
Hiro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finch.
An inside leg kick lands from Finch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Finch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hiro doesn't seem phased though.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch throws a leg kick but Hiro sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Finch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Finch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Hiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hiro throws a head kick that misses.
Hiro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Finch.
Finch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Finch lands with a shot to the body.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch lands with a hook. Hiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Finch slips a jab from Hiro.
Finch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice inside leg kick there by Finch. That's going to slow Hiro down.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiro moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch lunges at Hiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hiro's hand. #T2#
Finch blocks a leg kick.
Finch blocks a jab.
Hiro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Finch throws a front kick aimed at Hiro's knee but Hiro avoids it well.
Hiro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hiro looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hiro drops his hands momentarily and Finch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hiro staying out of range there.
Finch connects with a body shot that sends Hiro's belly button to the back.
Hiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hiro misses with an uppercut.
Finch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hiro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Finch misses with a hook
and Hiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Finch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hiro.
Hiro throws out a leg kick but Finch moves out of range and Hiro only half commits.
Hiro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hiro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Hiro's shoulder, as Hiro tries to avoid the shot.
Hiro throwing a counter right hand but Finch manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finch.
Finch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left lands for Finch.
Finch throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hiro misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Finch.
Hiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. Hiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hiro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch avoids a kick to the body.
Finch is looking to chop away at Hiro's legs.
Hiro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
A low kick from Finch is predictable there
and Hiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hiro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Finch scores with a nice right hand.
Finch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice uppercut there from Finch.
Finch tests Hiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hiro staying out of range there.
Hiro misses with a straight right.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finch scores with a jab. Hiro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hiro drops his hands momentarily and Finch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Finch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Finch misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch scores with the left hand. Hiro knows he should have avoided that one.
Finch tries a head kick but it misses.
Finch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiro.
Finch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atticus Finch's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Hiro lands with a straight right. Finch didn't see that one coming.
Hiro misses the shot to the body.
Finch lands a jab.
Hiro throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Hiro misses the jab.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hiro throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
A jab from Finch does it's job there.
Hiro moves away from the strike by Finch.
Finch throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch digs a good hook to Hiro's body.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Hiro ducks down to avoid it.
Hiro throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiro.
Finch cracks Hiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Hiro misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
Hiro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finch throws out a leg kick but Hiro moves out of range and Finch only half commits.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hiro counters with a straight right hand.
Finch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hiro under the eye.
Finch is looking to slow Hiro down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiro. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Hiro throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Hiro ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Hiro swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Finch scores with a nice head shot.
Finch swings widly with a right hand
and Hiro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Finch throws a jab when Hiro was well out of range.
A big right from Finch misses.
Finch throws a leg kick which misses Hiro's front leg but catches the back leg as Hiro tries to avoid it.
Hiro throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiro blocks a jab.
Finch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hiro lands a glancing blow to the side of Finch's head.
Finch lands with a hook. Hiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hiro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hiro misses the jab.
Hiro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hiro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Finch misses.
Hiro takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
Finch lands a nice shot to the body.
Finch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hiro. Hiro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Finch blocks a jab.
Finch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hiro throws a leg kick but Finch moved away.
Hiro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Finch.
A nice leg kick from Finch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Finch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Hiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Hiro saw that one coming.
Hiro throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Finch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Finch throws a chopping leg kick but Hiro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Finch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Finch connects with a nice looking jab.
Hiro takes one to the chin there.
Hiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finch. #T4#
Finch throws an off balance right hand
and Hiro counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiro throws a big shot that misses.
Finch with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Hiro misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Finch.
Finch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiro.
Finch moves out of range as Hiro strikes.
Finch scores with a jab. Hiro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Finch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hiro's head backwards.
Hiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch cracks Hiro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Finch thumps Hiro with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Atticus Finch'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!#R5#
A bone on bone clash there as Finch blocks the leg kick.
Hiro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finch is able to avoid easily.
Hiro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Hiro ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Hiro misses its target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
Hiro takes one on the button.
Finch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Finch staying out of range there.
Finch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Finch throws a low kick but Hiro moves out of range easily.
Hiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finch throws a shot to the body.
Finch throws out a leg kick but Hiro moves out of range and Finch only half commits.
Hiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.#T1#
Hiro throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
Hiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Finch should have avoided that one.
Hiro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Hiro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A cross from Finch lands.
Hiro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Finch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hiro throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Finch tries a quick counter leg kick but Hiro is wise to it.
Finch throws a leg kick which misses Hiro's front leg but catches the back leg as Hiro tries to avoid it.
Finch lands with a kick to the ribs.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hiro throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Finch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hiro misses the shot to the body.
Hiro works Finch's body with a nice hook.
Kuromiya Hiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A nice combination there by Finch.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Hiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiro.
Finch cracks Hiro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hiro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Finch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hiro blocks a jab.
Finch with a nice calf kick.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Hiro.
Finch connects with a nice looking jab.
Hiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Hiro slips the punch.#T3#
Hiro takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Finch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Finch looks for the body kick but Hiro saw that one coming.
Hiro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#Finch is rocked!
Finch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finch is still on wobbly legs! Can Hiro finish him?
Hiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Finch staying out of range there.
Hiro slips under a jab from Finch.
Hiro tried to counter with a leg kick but Finch avoided it.
Finch seems to have recovered his senses.
Finch misses with a few strikes there.
Finch scores with a punch to the head.
Finch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Finch defending well as Hiro loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch cracks Hiro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finch, as that shot connected. #T4#
Hiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Hiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiro throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Hiro throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.
Hiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
Finch cracks Hiro with an open hand slap.
Some wild striking there from Finch.
Finch slips a jab from Hiro.
Good shot there by Finch.
A lazy left from Hiro finds it's target.
Finch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hiro's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Finch.
Hiro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Atticus Finch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Finch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atticus Finch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Finch has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atticus Finch!
Atticus Finch is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Atticus Finch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 367 - Johnson vs Cruzeiro
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Hug lands a nice shot to the body.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Hug sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hug throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Finch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hug throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Hug on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hug checks a low kick from Finch.
Finch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hug.
Hug tries a head kick but it misses.
Finch misses with an uppercut
and Hug cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hug looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Finch cracks Hug with an open hand slap.
Hug connects with a good right hand that stumbles Finch. Finch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hug throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Hug lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finch doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick lands from Finch.
Finch needs to keep his hands up - Hug had a free shot at his head there.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Hug moves away and avoids it.
Hug misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Finch throws a chopping leg kick but Hug manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hug flicks out a counter leg kick but Finch steps away.
Finch throws out a leg kick but Hug moves out of range and Finch only half commits.
Finch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hug stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finch.
Hug has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hug.
Hug throws a big shot that misses.
Finch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hug ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hug on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hug with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Finch misses with a jab to the body
and Hug counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hug closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hug checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Hug walks into a stiff left hand from Finch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch staying out of range there.
Hug motions for Finch to come forward. Hug throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hug checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Hug misses.
Hug connects with a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Finch. #T2#
Finch with a nice calf kick.
Hug stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finch.
Hug misses with a body shot.
Finch is looking to score with low kicks.
Hug looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Hug was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Hug blocks the leg kick.
Hug misses with a body kick.
Hug checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little jabbing left from Hug on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
Finch throws a series of punches but Hug avoids them all with ease.
Hug flicks out a counter leg kick but Finch steps away.
Hug tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hug. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hug lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finch at a distance.
Hug cracks Finch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hug bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hug pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hug throws a leg kick but Finch checks it. #T3#
Finch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Hug moved out of range.
Hug raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hug thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch clobbers Hug with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Hug is out of range.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finch throws a jab when Hug was well out of range.
Hug takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A left and a right from Hug both land. Nice combination.
Hug loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
Hug blocks a jab.
Finch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Finch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hug has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Finch does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick lands for Finch.
Hug takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finch jabs Hug right on the nose. Hug blinks but takes it well.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Finch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Finch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hug finds it's way round the side to connect with Finch's head.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
Finch fails to land with a series of punches.
Hug connects with an inside leg kick.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Finch tries a low kick but Hug avoids it.
Hug throws a low kick but Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Finch misses with an uppercut. Hug saw that one coming.
Hug throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Finch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Finch staying out of range there.
Hug displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Finch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hug - that will leave a mark!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finch connects with a solid leg kick.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Hug moves away and avoids it.
Finch throws a head kick that misses.
Finch walks into a stiff left hand from Hug.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Finch misses with a straight right.
Hug with a nice calf kick.
Hug uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Finch has time to react.
Hug scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Finch is looking to chop away at Hug's legs.
Hug takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hug. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Finch.
Finch throws a right hand that Hug ducks under and follows up with a left that Hug also avoids with ease.
Finch looks to land a combination. Hug sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Finch throws a leg kick but Hug sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hug avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hug misses with a low kick.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
Hug misses with a head kick.
Hug's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finch throws a chopping leg kick but Hug manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Finch misses with a double jab.
Hug checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hug cracks a nice hook into Finch's ribs.#T1#
Finch lands with a right hand.
Finch has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hug takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Finch motions for Hug to come forward. Finch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hug.
A low kick from Finch is predictable there
and Hug connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hug throws a head kick that misses.
Hug lands with a cross.
Finch lands an overhand right.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Hug is just out of range.
Hug takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finch clobbers Hug with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hug on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hug catches Finch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Hug.
Atticus Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Hug moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Hug just misses with a punch to the body.
Finch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hug uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.#T2#
Finch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Finch misses.
Finch misses with a hook
and Hug makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hug.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Finch blocks the low kick.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Finch throws a chopping leg kick but Hug manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hug walks into a jab.
Hug defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Finch swings widly with a right hand
and Hug counters with a nice uppercut.
Hug swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Finch throws a hook but Hug avoids it easily.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Hug saw that one coming.
Jab from Finch.
Finch cracks Hug with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hug drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hug is looking to chop away at Finch's legs.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Hug moved out of range nicely.
Hug swings for the body but Finch moves out of range. #T3#
Finch lands with a good body shot.
Hug throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Finch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hug lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Finch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finch.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Finch throws out a powerful jab.
Hug swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Finch blocks the low kick.
Hug misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finch, as that shot connected.
Finch throws the left hand but Hug avoids the punch easily.
Hug throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hug slips under a jab from Finch.
Hug has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hug has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hug there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hug looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Finch connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Finch misses with a body shot.
Hug looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hug throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Finch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hug connects with an inside leg kick.
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hug was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
Hug misses with a leg kick.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch swings widly with a right hand
and Hug counters with a head kick. That will keep Finch thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hug throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Finch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hug.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hug bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch throws a hook but Hug blocks it.
Finch feints and then cracks Hug's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hug down.
Finch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hug. Hug circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Finch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Finch misses with a hook. Hug ducked under it nicely.
Hug takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Finch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A good leg kick by Finch.
Some wild striking there from Hug.
Hug misses with a body kick.
Hug misses with a body shot.
Finch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hug looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finch connects with a right hand. Hug shakes it off.
Hug on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hug keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hug with the inside leg kick.
Hug does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hug moves out of range of the leg kick from Finch.
Sloppy strikes from Finch. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hug scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Finch throws a poor cross that misses
and Hug makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
Hug uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Finch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hug can do to turn this around?
Finch connects with a leg kick.
A big right from Hug misses.
Hug throws a nice inside leg kick.
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Hug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finch misses with a few strikes there.
Finch scores with a jab.
Finch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Finch.
Hug on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch throws a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Finch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abel Hug has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Finch.
Finch throws a low kick but Hug avoids it.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hug scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Finch doesn't seem bothered though.
Hug jabs Finch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hug checks a leg kick.
Hug throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hug looks for the body kick but Finch saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Finch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finch lands with a good body shot.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Hug moved out of range nicely.
Finch's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Finch duly obliges.
A big left from Finch misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Hug. That snapped Finch's head back.
Hug throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hug checks the leg kick nicely there.
Finch thows a leg kick but Hug checks it
and Hug counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Finch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Finch lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot by Finch.
Finch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hug checks a leg kick.
Hug keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Finch throws a low kick, looking for Hug's leg but Hug calmly moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hug might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Finch has got the better of the exchanges.
Finch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Finch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hug fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Finch is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hug.
Hug slips a straight right by Finch.
Hug connects with a nice looking jab.
Hug thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hug chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Finch can pounce on him.
Finch lands with a straight right. Hug didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hug. #T4#
A low kick lands for Finch.
Finch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hug lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hug misses with a low kick as Finch jumps back.
Finch scores with the left hand. Hug knows he should have avoided that one.
Hug scores with a shot to the body.
Finch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hug.
A right-left combo lands from Finch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finch.
Hug throws a half hearted mid kick.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Hug tenderised Finch's leg. Finch is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Hug's shoulder, as Hug tries to avoid the shot.
Finch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hug unleashes a big counter combination but Finch bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Atticus Finch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Finch throws a leg kick but Hug sees it coming and moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atticus Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Finch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atticus Finch!
A very excited looking Atticus Finch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFK 362 -Drop - Vs Ocasio
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Finch throws a hook to the side of Happy's head but Happy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Happy dives in for a single leg takedown but Finch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Good work by Finch as he checks the leg kick.
Finch has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Finch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Happy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Happy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Happy slips under a jab from Finch.
Finch cracks Happy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Finch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Finch.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Happy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Happy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Finch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Happy throws a front kick aimed at Finch's knee but Finch avoids it well.
Happy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Happy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Finch defends it well.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Happy.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Happy misses.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Atticus Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Happy. That did some damage!
Finch misses with a straight right.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Happy.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Finch misses with a hook. Happy ducked under it nicely.
Happy shoots in for a takedown but Finch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Happy fails with a takedown attempt.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Happy shoots for a double leg takedown but Finch sprawls well. He's pushed Happy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
Happy shoots for a double leg takedown but Finch sprawls well. He's pushed Happy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Happy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Happy.
Happy feints the counter takedown.
Happy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Finch misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Finch throws a leg kick but Happy checks it.
Happy checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice combination there by Happy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Happy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Happy moved out of range.
Happy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Happy walks into a stiff left hand from Finch.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Happy slips the punch.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Finch coming out on top.
Happy doesn't manage to clinch there - Finch circles away.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Finch wants it to stay on the feet.
Finch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Finch with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Finch.
Happy darts in looking for a takedown but Finch gets double underhooks and turns Happy into the cage. #T3#
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Finch.
Finch cracks a nice hook into Happy's ribs.
Finch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And Happy tries to counter it with a takedown but Finch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Happy moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Happy with the counter takedown but Finch avoids it easily.
Finch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Happy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finch.
Finch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Finch slaps away a takedown attempt from Happy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Finch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finch, as that shot connected.
Finch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Happy.
Finch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Happy moves out of range of the strikes.
And Happy tries to counter it with a takedown but Finch pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Happy moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Happy slips a jab from Finch.
Happy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Happy moves out of range easily.
Finch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch cracks Happy with an open hand slap.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Happy.
Happy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Finch misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Happy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Finch wants to get back to his feet.
Happy throwing shots but Finch is blocking nicely.
Happy is looking to take a break and control but Finch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Happy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Finch is just riding it out for now. Happy eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Happy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Finch throws a hook but Happy avoids it easily.
Finch stuns Happy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A jab from Finch finds it's way through Happy's defenses.
Finch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Happy has time to react.
Happy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt - Finch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Happy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Happy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Happy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A good leg kick by Finch.
Happy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy digs a good hook to Finch's body.
Finch scores with a hook to the body. Happy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Finch throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Happy blocks a jab.
Happy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finch.#TD2#
Finch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Happy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Happy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Happy wants to control from the top but Finch keeps moving.
Happy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Happy wants to control from the top but Finch keeps moving.
Happy throws a big elbow that misses.
Finch wants to stand and escape but Happy is having none of it. #ES#
Finch uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Finch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Happy dives in and grabs Finch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Finch pushes down on Happy's head and hops out.#T2#
Finch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Happy circles away quickly and effectively.
Finch's corner calls for a 1-2. Finch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Finch feints and then cracks Happy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Happy down.
Finch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Finch wants it to stay on the feet.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch looks to land a combination but Happy avoids it well.
Happy shoots for a takedown but Finch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Happy.
Atticus Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Finch misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Finch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Happy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Finch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Happy can do to turn this around?
Finch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Happy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Finch misses the jab.
Happy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Finch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Happy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Finch stuffs the takedown.#T3#
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Happy fails with a takedown attempt.
Finch connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Finch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Happy doesn't seem phased though.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Happy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Happy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Happy defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Happy staying out of range there.
And Happy tries to counter it with a takedown but Finch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Finch. Happy shrugs it off though.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Happy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Happy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Finch pinned against the cage. Finch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Finch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Finch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Happy doesn't seem phased though.
Happy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Happy is defended easily by Finch.
Finch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Happy wants to clinch up but Finch keeps it at a distance.
Finch fires out a quick counter leg kick but Happy just manages to avoid it.
Happy staying out of range there.
Finch punishes Happy's body with a nice straight punch.
Finch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice takedown defense from Finch. No joy for Happy on that attempt.
It looked like Finch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Happy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Happy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Happy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Finch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Happy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Happy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Finch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Happy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Finch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Happy blocks a low kick nicely.
Finch throws out a powerful jab.
Happy moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Finch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Happy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy slips under a jab.
Happy with the counter takedown but Finch avoids it easily.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
Finch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Happy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Happy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Happy closes the distance and clinches up with Finch, looking for a takedown. Happy pushes Finch against the cage but Finch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Happy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Happy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Finch lands the left hand.
Finch dodges the punch combination from Happy.
Finch misses the jab.
Happy slips a jab from Finch.
Finch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Happy on the side of the head.
Finch digs a good body shot into Happy's ribs.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Happy's head but Happy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Happy shoots for a double leg takedown but Finch sprawls well. He's pushed Happy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Happy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice leg kick lands there from Finch.
Happy takes one on the button.
Finch leaves Happy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Happy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finch works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick from Finch misses.
Happy closes the distance and clinches up with Finch, looking for a takedown. Happy pushes Finch against the cage but Finch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Finch lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Happy backs up against the cage.
Happy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch throws a combination. Happy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Happy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Finch clobbers Happy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Happy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Finch thumps Happy with a low kick.
Finch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Happy.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Happy.
Finch is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Happy has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3##ES#
Finch sneaks out the side door and pushes Happy away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Finch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Happy's sensitive parts.
Finch scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Happy feints and as Finch raises his hands in defense, Happy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Happy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES#
Finch manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Happy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Happy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Happy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Finch passes into side control.
Finch working away.
Finch gets to mount! Happy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Happy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SU#
Finch stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Finch connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab from Finch.
Happy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Finch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anti Happy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finch is looking to slow Happy down with leg kicks.
Nice body punch from Happy.
Happy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch connects with an inside leg kick.
Anti Happy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atticus Finch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Happy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atticus Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Finch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atticus Finch!
A victorious Atticus Finch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1037 Takahashi vs Seran
Date: Nov 29, 2023

#R1#
Patriot throws a half hearted mid kick.
Patriot is looking to chop away at Finch's legs.
Finch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Patriot.
The fighters circling - Patriot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Patriot throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch connects with a crisp jab.
Patriot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Patriot's shoulder, as Patriot tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Patriot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Patriot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finch.
Finch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patriot. That did some damage!
Finch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Patriot lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Finch slips a jab from Patriot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Patriot lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Finch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Finch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Patriot misses with an uppercut.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patriot manages to avoid it.
Finch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patriot. That did some damage!
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!
Patriot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finch connects with a solid leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Finch lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Patriot has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Patriot and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Finch wants to slow Patriot down by chopping away at his legs.
Patriot is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Finch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Patriot throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Patriot misses with a few strikes there.
Finch appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Patriot.
Finch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Patriot is out of range and Finch settles back down.
Finch wants to slow Patriot down by chopping away at his legs.
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patriot was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
Patriot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Finch throws a leg kick
and Patriot counters with a nice uppercut.
Patriot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Finch but Finch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Patriot checks a leg kick nicely.
Finch lands a nice looking body shot.
Finch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Finch has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patriot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Finch. Finch obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Finch misses with a leg kick.
A low kick from Finch is predictable there
letting Patriot counter with a right hand. #T2#
Finch throws a series of strikes that have Patriot backpedaling.
Finch lands a nice shot that snaps Patriot's head back.
Patriot shoots in looking for a takedown. Finch tries to sprawl out of it but Patriot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Finch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Finch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Finch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Finch connects with a single shot there.
Patriot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Patriot on the side of the head.
Patriot is looking to clinch but Finch is avoiding it.
A right-left combo lands from Finch.
Patriot misses with a double jab.
Patriot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Patriot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Finch circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Finch.
Finch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Finch throws a solid leg kick but Patriot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Finch.
Finch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Finch with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Finch.
Finch is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Patriot fakes the leg kick and cracks Finch in the body.
Finch dodges the punch combination from Patriot.
Atticus Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patriot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good leg kick by Patriot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Finch.
Patriot misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Patriot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Patriot throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Finch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Patriot scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Finch throws a hook but Patriot avoids it easily.
Finch takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL2#
Patriot rushes Finch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finch.
Finch misses with some punches.
Patriot tries to throw a body punch but Finch avoids it by throwing Patriot back against the cage.
Patriot blocks an uppercut.
Finch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Patriot pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Patriot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Patriot throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Finch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Finch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Finch misses.
Patriot walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch tried to score with a low kick but Patriot checks it.
Finch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Patriot slips under a jab.
Finch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Finch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Finch misses with a two punch combination.
Patriot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Patriot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Finch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Patriot somewhat.
Patriot throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Patriot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Finch cracks Patriot with a good jab.
Patriot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Patriot lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finch, as that shot connected.
Finch cracks Patriot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gorgon Patriot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Patriot on the side of the head.
Patriot takes one to the side of the head.
Patriot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Finch.
Patriot tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finch is able to avoid easily.
Finch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Patriot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Patriot has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Finch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Finch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Patriot misses with a looping left.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Patriot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patriot can do to turn this around?
Finch slips a jab from Patriot.
Patriot throws a low kick but it's checked well by Finch.
Patriot wants to clinch up but Finch keeps it at a distance.
Patriot on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Finch misses with a looping right.
Patriot drops his hands momentarily and Finch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Patriot moves out of range of the leg kick from Finch.
Patriot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patriot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finch scores with a jab. Patriot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Finch chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patriot throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atticus Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Finch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Patriot checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Finch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Patriot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Patriot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch slips under a jab from Patriot.
Finch's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Finch duly obliges.
A jab from Finch finds it's way through Patriot's defenses.
Finch scores with a jab to the head.
Patriot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch wants to land a leg kick but Patriot is out of range.
Patriot appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Patriot.
Finch throwing a counter right hand but Patriot manages to avoid it.
Patriot moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Patriot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Finch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Finch lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Patriot has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Patriot and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Finch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Finch walks into a straight right hand from Patriot.#T3#
Finch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Patriot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Patriot misses with a body kick.
Patriot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Patriot.
Finch lands with an overhand left.
Patriot tries to clinch but Finch is having none of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Finch.
Patriot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Patriot throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Patriot's head but Patriot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Patriot throws a counter combo.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Finch works the jab nicely.
Patriot tried to score with a low kick but Finch checks it.
Finch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Patriot slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finch.
Patriot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Patriot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Finch misses with a body shot
and Patriot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finch thuds his right hand into Patriot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Finch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Patriot.
Finch throws out a powerful jab.
Patriot misses with a low kick.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Finch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Patriot under the eye.
Finch misses with a low kick as Patriot jumps back.
Patriot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Patriot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Finch stalks Patriot and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Patriot's face. Patriot staggers backwards, shaken.
Patriot misses with a takedown attempt - Finch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorgon Patriot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch's corner calls for a 1-2. Finch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Patriot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Finch. Finch obviously looking to wear him down.
Finch misses with a looping right.
Patriot fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Patriot avoids the head kick by Finch.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Patriot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Patriot clinches up against the cage.
Patriot cracks Finch with a nice body shot.
Patriot struggles to land a body shot inside as Finch controls his hands.
Patriot lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Finch fails to land.
Patriot trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Patriot breaks from the clinch.
Finch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Patriot will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Finch with a hook.
Finch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Patriots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Finch does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch works the jab nicely.
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Patriot tries to clinch but Finch is having none of it.
Finch takes a swing at Patriot's ribcage but misses.
Patriot misses with a looping left.
Patriot throws a lazy right hand but Finch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Patriot doesn't manage to clinch there - Finch circles away.
Jab by Finch.
Finch shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Patriot eats them both and turns towards Finch to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Finch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Patriot.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Patriot misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Finch does it's job there.
Finch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Finch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patriot tries to clinch but Finch moves out of range.
Finch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Patriot's head.
Patriot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Patriot ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Patriot doesn't manage to clinch there - Finch circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patriot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Finch keeps the fight on the outside.
Patriot tries to clinch but Finch moves out of range.
Finch keeps the fight on the outside.
Patriot is looking to clinch but Finch is avoiding it.
Finch misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Patriot closes the distance and clinches.
Finch swings wildly with an uppercut but Patriot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finch swings wildly with an uppercut but Patriot uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Patriot manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Patriot has taken the fight to the clinch.
Finch avoiding damage as Patriot throws knees to the body.
Patriot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Finch gets through Patriot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Patriot missing with knees to the body.
Finch has a couple of punches blocked by Patriot.
Patriot blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Finch breaks the clinch.
Patriot tries to close the distance and clinch but Finch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Patriot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
The crowd cheers as Finch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Patriot doesn't seem phased though.
Finch tries to work over Patriot's front leg with a kick but Patriot checks it.
A cross from Finch lands.
Patriot fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Finch gets tackled into the cage by Patriot. Patriot maintains the clinch.
Gorgon Patriot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Patriot throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Patriot.
Patriot tries a body shot but Finch blocks it.
Patriot blocks an uppercut.
Finch lands a shoulder strike.
Finch lands a hook that snaps the head of Patriot backwards. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Patriot.
Patriot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Finch.
Finch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Patriot backwards.
Patriot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Patriot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Finch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finch swings wildly with an uppercut but Patriot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patriot tries to land knees in the clinch but Finch avoids the damage to the body.
Finch avoids a wild elbow strike from Patriot.
A left hand lands to the body for Patriot.
Finch has a couple of punches blocked by Patriot.
Finch misses with the head strike.
Finch throws a head punch that misses.
Gorgon Patriot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atticus Finch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Patriot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Patriot prevents a body shot from Finch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atticus Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Finch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atticus Finch!
During a confident post fight interview, Atticus Finch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1032
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Duvernay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Finch can pounce on him.
Duvernay throws a good cross that connects.
Finch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Finch throws a leg kick that misses.
Finch slips a jab from Duvernay.
Finch throws the left hand but Duvernay avoids the punch easily.
Duvernay half committed to a counter leg kick.
Finch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duvernay's head.#CL#
Duvernay has closed the distance and engaged Finch in a clinch. #BC2#
Finch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finch walks into a straight right hand from Duvernay.
Duvernay throws a body shot but no joy.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Duvernay.
Duvernay gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Duvernay throws a chopping leg kick but Finch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A leg kick checked by Duvernay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Duvernay is out of range.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duvernay.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Duvernay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Finch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Duvernay.
Duvernay has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SYDNEY ELITE GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Finch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Duvernay under the eye.
Finch scores with a jab. Duvernay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Finch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duvernay's hands.#T1#
Duvernay throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duvernay connects with a leg kick.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duvernay throws out the jab.
Duvernay misses with a hook.
Finch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Left hook, right uppercut from Duvernay.
Finch lands a jab.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Duvernay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.
Duvernay checks a low kick from Finch.
Duvernay throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Duvernay.
Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duvernay.
Duvernay misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
Finch lands a glancing blow to the side of Duvernay's 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!
Duvernay throws a leg kick which misses Finch's front leg but catches the back leg as Finch tries to avoid it.
Duvernay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Finch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duvernay.
Finch misses with a body kick. #T2#
Finch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duvernay's sensitive parts.
Duvernay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duvernay scores with a decent looking hook.
Finch lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Duvernay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duvernay's sensitive parts.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Finch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finch thows a leg kick but Duvernay checks it
and Duvernay counters with a nice leg kick.
Duvernay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Duvernay tries to land a leg kick but Finch saw it coming and moves away.
Duvernay throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Finch.
Duvernay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duvernay's sensitive parts.
Finch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch blocks a jab.
Duvernay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Finch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Duvernay throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Duvernay ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duvernay tests Finch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Duvernay.
Duvernay throws a quick counter head kick but Finch was just out of range.
Duvernay keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Duvernay checks a low kick from Finch.
Finch moves out of range as Duvernay strikes.
Finch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Duvernay connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Finch scrambles back to his feet.
Duvernay throws a quick inside leg kick.
Finch misses with a hook. Duvernay ducked under it nicely.
Duvernay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finch.
Finch clobbers Duvernay with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Duvernay throws a low kick but Finch avoids it.
Finch misses with a low kick as Duvernay jumps back.
Duvernay checks a leg kick.
Duvernay misses with a straight right.
A cross from Duvernay lands.
Finch throws out a leg kick but Duvernay moves out of range and Finch only half commits.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Duvernay uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Duvernay.
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!
Duvernay checks a leg kick nicely.
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duvernay was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Finch connects with a right hand. Duvernay shakes it off.
Finch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Duvernay checks it well.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Duvernay takes one to the chin there.
Nice body punch from Finch.
Duvernay missing with a left hand there. Finch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Finch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duvernay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Duvernay lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Finch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Finch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duvernay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Duvernay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finch lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Finch.
Finch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Finch throws a leg kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Duvernay tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duvernay tried to score with a low kick but Finch checks it.
A nice leg kick from Duvernay, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duvernay jabs Finch right on the nose. Finch blinks but takes it well.
A clash of legs there as Finch blocks the low kick.
Finch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Atticus Finch will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duvernay scores with a jab to the jaw.
Duvernay misses the jab.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Finch throws the left hand but Duvernay avoids the punch easily.
Duvernay feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Duvernay staying out of range there.
Duvernay wants to land a leg kick but Finch is out of range.
Duvernay slips a straight right by Finch.
Duvernay misses with an uppercut.
Duvernay looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Finch cracks Duvernay with a good jab.
Duvernay avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Duvernay throwing a counter right hand but Finch manages to avoid it.
Finch misses with a hook
and Duvernay counters with a slapping leg kick.
Duvernay throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duvernay swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Duvernay saw that one coming.
Finch defending well as Duvernay loads up on a big left hand.
Duvernay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duvernay wants to clinch up but Finch keeps it at a distance.
Duvernay slips a jab from Finch.#T1#
Finch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Duvernay throws a low kick but Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch flicks out a counter leg kick but Duvernay steps away.
Atticus Finch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finch throws a right and a left that Duvernay avoids nicely.
Finch slips a straight right by Duvernay.
Finch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duvernay's sensitive parts.
Duvernay misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Finch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finch throws a right and a left that Duvernay avoids nicely.
Finch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finch is looking to slow Duvernay down with leg kicks.
Duvernay attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Finch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice cross by Duvernay.
Finch checks a leg kick nicely.
Duvernay ducks right into an uppercut from Finch.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Finch throws a low kick but Duvernay moves out of range easily.
Duvernay lands a really nice looking cross but Finch seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duvernay throws a low kick but Finch moves out of range easily.
Duvernay wants to land a leg kick but Finch is out of range.
Duvernay tries to work over Finch's front leg with a kick but Finch checks it. #T2#
Finch misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Duvernay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Duvernay misses with a low kick.
Finch takes a swing at Duvernay's ribcage but misses.
Finch throws a right hand that Duvernay ducks under and follows up with a left that Duvernay also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Duvernay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Duvernay throws a lazy right hand but Finch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duvernay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Finch scores with a jab to the head.
Duvernay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Finch in his tracks.
Duvernay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Finch can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Finch.
Duvernay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Duvernay tried to score with a low kick but Finch checks it.
Duvernay cracks Finch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Finch takes one to the side of the head.
Finch throws a predictable looking body shot
and Duvernay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duvernay lands a leg kick that knocks Finch off balance momentarily.
That kick from Duvernay tenderised Finch's leg. Finch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Duvernay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Finch in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Finch misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
Duvernay tried to counter with a leg kick but Finch avoided it.
Duvernay lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Duvernay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duvernay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Duvernay moved out of range nicely.
Duvernay tries to move into range but Finch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Finch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Duvernay drives through and clinches with Finch against the cage.
Duvernay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head punch on the inside from Finch fails to land.
Finch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duvernay misses with the head strike.
A short right from Duvernay.
Finch presses Duvernay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Finch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Finch blocks a body shot from Duvernay.
Finch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Finch misses with some punches.
Duvernay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finch backwards.
Duvernay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Finch fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Duvernay throws an elbow but misses.
Finch lands an uppercut.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Finch.
Finch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duvernay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duvernay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finch takes an elbow to the temple.
Duvernay misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Duvernay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duvernay on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Finch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Finch lands a nice shot that snaps Duvernay's head back.
Duvernay lands a jab to the nose.
Nice jab there from Finch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duvernay.
Duvernay slips a jab from Finch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duvernay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Finch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Finch moves out of range as Duvernay strikes.
Duvernay misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finch! But no joy.
Duvernay scores with the left hand. Finch knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Evan Duvernay will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Duvernay lands with an overhand left.
Duvernay throws a solid leg kick but Finch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Duvernay.
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Duvernay checks it well.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch misses with a low kick as Duvernay jumps back.
Duvernay throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch lands a glancing blow to the side of Duvernay's head.
Finch misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Duvernay misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finch! But no joy.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Duvernay's shoulder, as Duvernay tries to avoid the shot.
Duvernay throwing a counter right hand but Finch manages to avoid it.#CL#
Duvernay moves into range and clinches up with Finch.
A head punch on the inside from Duvernay fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch tries to break the clinch but Duvernay is controlling the position.
Finch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finch working aggressively here. #BC2#
Finch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duvernay pivots, looking for a leg kick but Finch is out of range and Duvernay settles back down.
Finch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duvernay.
Finch misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Finch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Duvernay moved out of range.
Duvernay throws a leg kick that misses.
Finch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duvernay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duvernay checks a low kick from Finch.
Duvernay staying out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Finch lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Duvernay has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Duvernay and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Finch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Finch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Duvernay doesn't seem phased though.
Duvernay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duvernay ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duvernay looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch is looking to slow Duvernay down with leg kicks.
Duvernay misses with a hook.
Finch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Duvernay checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Duvernay throws a chopping leg kick but Finch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Duvernay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.#T2#
Duvernay catches Finch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duvernay.
Duvernay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duvernay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finch throws a jab when Duvernay was well out of range.
Duvernay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch thows a body kick. Duvernay tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Duvernay throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Finch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Duvernay.
Duvernay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duvernay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Finch blocks a head kick by Duvernay.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finch! But no joy.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch misses with a hook. Duvernay ducked under it nicely.
Finch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Duvernay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Duvernay on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Duvernay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Duvernay throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Finch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duvernay can pounce on him.
Finch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Duvernay throws a low kick but it's checked well by Finch.
Finch lands a head shot.
Duvernay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duvernay misses with a body kick.
Duvernay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Duvernay.
Finch connects with a jab.
Duvernay tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Duvernay lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Finch misses.
Finch lands with an overhand left.
Finch cracks Duvernay with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Duvernay misses with a kick to the body.
Finch lands a right hook to the body.
Duvernay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duvernay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duvernay thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Finch moves away from the strike by Duvernay.
Duvernay backing away here, and Finch unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Finch throws a good cross that connects.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Duvernay.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
A left lands for Finch.
Good shot there by Duvernay.
Duvernay tries to clinch up but Finch circles away and keeps his distance.
Duvernay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finch.
Duvernay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duvernay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duvernay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Finch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
Finch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Finch throws the left hand but Duvernay avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duvernay slips a jab from Finch.
Finch checks a low kick from Duvernay.
Duvernay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finch, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Finch checks a low kick from Duvernay.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Duvernay misses with an uppercut.
Finch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Finch tries a low kick but Duvernay avoids it.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Duvernay's head but Duvernay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duvernay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Duvernay throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Finch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Finch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Finch throws a jab when Duvernay was well out of range.
Finch with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch throws an off balance right hand
and Duvernay counters with a straight right hand.
Finch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duvernay.#CL#
Finch gets tackled into the cage by Duvernay. Duvernay maintains the clinch. #BC#
Duvernay breaks the clinch.
Finch lands the left hand.#T1#
Duvernay connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finch's hands.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Duvernay with a nice calf kick.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Duvernay moved out of range.
Duvernay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Duvernay tries to move into range but Finch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Finch misses with a hook. Duvernay ducked under it nicely.
Duvernay tried to counter with a leg kick but Finch avoided it.
Duvernay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Duvernay checks a leg kick nicely.
Finch blocks a leg kick.
Finch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duvernay swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
Good standup being displayed there by Duvernay as he connects with a hook.
Duvernay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Finch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Duvernay misses with a wild body shot.
Finch misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duvernay. That did some damage!
Duvernay slips a straight right by Finch.
Finch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duvernay. Duvernay circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duvernay.
Finch flicks out a counter leg kick but Duvernay steps away.
Finch moves out of range as Duvernay throws a body kick.
Duvernay slips a straight right by Finch.
As Finch backs away, Duvernay returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Finch misses with a right hand
and Duvernay counters with a nice low kick that buckles Finch's knee momentarily.
Jab by Finch.
Finch checks a leg kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Duvernay checks a leg kick.
Duvernay looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Duvernay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duvernay connects with a leg kick.
Duvernay slips under a jab.
Duvernay wants to land a leg kick but Finch is out of range.
Duvernay throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Duvernay tries to move into range but Finch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Finch throws a lazy head kick
and Duvernay counters with an outside leg kick.
Finch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Finch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duvernay slips under a jab from Finch.
Duvernay slips a straight right by Finch.
Finch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Finch misses the body punch
and Duvernay counters with a low kick, right behind Finch 's knee.
Both fighters circling a little - Duvernay finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duvernay.
Duvernay appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Finch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Duvernay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duvernay throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duvernay moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Duvernay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Finch misses.
Duvernay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finch.
Finch misses with a right hand
and Duvernay counters with a nice low kick that buckles Finch's knee momentarily.
Finch misses the jab.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch throws a hook but Duvernay avoids it easily.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
A solid body kick from Duvernay.
Duvernay misses the jab.
Finch throws a jab when Duvernay was well out of range.
Finch slips a straight right by Duvernay.
Duvernay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Duvernay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
A big left from Duvernay misses.
Finch takes one to the chin there.
Duvernay lands a head shot.
Duvernay scores with a jab to the head.
Finch catches Duvernay with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. Duvernay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duvernay throwing a counter right hand but Finch manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duvernay slips under a jab.
Duvernay is looking to counter punch.
Duvernay tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finch is able to avoid easily.
Duvernay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Finch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duvernay. Duvernay circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Finch misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Evan Duvernay will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Duvernay wants to clinch.
Duvernay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duvernay works Finch's body with a nice hook.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch lands with a cross.
Duvernay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duvernay tries to land a leg kick but Finch saw it coming and moves away.
Finch throws out a leg kick but Duvernay moves out of range and Finch only half commits.
Finch swings for the body but Duvernay moves out of range.
Duvernay moves out of range of the leg kick from Finch.
Finch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duvernay connects with a leg kick.
Finch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Duvernay does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duvernay.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Finch checks a leg kick.
Finch slips a jab from Duvernay.#T1#
Finch misses with an uppercut. Duvernay saw that one coming.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Duvernay.
Duvernay throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Duvernay.
Finch moves away from the strike by Duvernay.
Duvernay slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finch.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Finch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Finch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duvernays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Finch throws out a leg kick but Duvernay moves out of range and Finch only half commits.
Finch punishes Duvernay's body with a nice straight punch.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finch throws a jab when Duvernay was well out of range.
Duvernay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Duvernay.
A nice leg kick lands there from Duvernay.
Finch misses the jab.#T2#
Duvernay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Finch's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Duvernay pivots, looking for a leg kick but Finch is out of range and Duvernay settles back down.
Finch misses with a double jab
and Duvernay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duvernay.
Finch misses with a body kick.
Duvernay checks a leg kick nicely.
Duvernay misses with an uppercut.
Finch avoids the body shot from Duvernay.
Finch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duvernay.
Duvernay clobbers Finch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Finch misses.
Duvernay is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Duvernay's head but Duvernay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Duvernay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Duvernay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
A swing and a miss from Duvernay.
Finch moves out of range of the leg kick from Duvernay.
Duvernay walks into a left hand. #T3#
Finch throws a right hand that Duvernay ducks under and follows up with a left that Duvernay also avoids with ease.
As Finch backs away, Duvernay returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Duvernay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Duvernay moves out of range of the strikes.
Duvernay lands a leg kick that knocks Finch off balance momentarily.
Duvernay doesn't manage to clinch there - Finch circles away.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duvernay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Duvernay with a jab.
Duvernay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Duvernay is out of range and Finch settles back down.
Duvernay pivots, looking for a leg kick but Finch is out of range and Duvernay settles back down.
Finch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Duvernay tried to score with a low kick but Finch checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Finch. That's going to slow Duvernay down.
Duvernay blocks the body kick.
Duvernay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finch misses with a right hand
and Duvernay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duvernay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duvernay lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Finch.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Duvernay moves away from the strike by Finch.
Duvernay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch stuns Duvernay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Finch throws a leg kick but Duvernay checks it.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duvernay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Duvernay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duvernay there as he acknowledges the shot.
Duvernay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A low kick from Finch misses
and Duvernay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duvernay misses with a low kick.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duvernay misses with a wild body shot.
Finch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Duvernay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Duvernay.
Finch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duvernay has time to react.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Evan Duvernay.
I think Duvernay has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Evan Duvernay!
Evan Duvernay is the new featherweight champion!
Evan Duvernay bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SYN 1025 Choke vs Swole
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Finch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Catch Wrestler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finch.
Finch tries to work over Catch Wrestler's front leg with a kick but Catch Wrestler checks it.
Some wild striking there from Catch Wrestler.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Catch Wrestler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Finch is looking to slow Catch Wrestler down with leg kicks.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Catch Wrestler ducks down to avoid it.
Catch Wrestler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Finch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fight stays on the outside here - Catch Wrestler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Finch swats away the attempt to clinch by Catch Wrestler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finch.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Finch as he jumps to the side.
Finch fails to land with a series of punches.
Finch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Finch thuds a left hand into Catch Wrestler's body.
Finch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Catch Wrestler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Catch Wrestler connects with a single shot there.
Finch misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Finch.
Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Catch Wrestler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Finch lands a leg kick that knocks Catch Wrestler off balance momentarily.
Atticus Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Catch Wrestler or perhaps it was just good defense by Finch, which made it look bad.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Catch Wrestler with the counter takedown but Finch avoids it easily.#CL2#
Catch Wrestler rushes Finch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler tries to work over Finch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Catch Wrestler cracks Finch with a nice body shot.#BC#
Finch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Catch Wrestler takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch's corner calls for a 1-2. Finch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Finch throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Catch Wrestler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Catch Wrestler blocks a jab.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Catch Wrestler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Catch Wrestler misses with a takedown attempt - Finch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Finch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Finch as he connects with a hook.
A combination from Finch does no damage.
Finch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Catch Wrestler.
Finch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Catch Wrestler is out of range.
Catch Wrestler moves out of range as Finch strikes.#T3##TD2#
Catch Wrestler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Finch kicks off Catch Wrestler and gets to his feet.
Catch Wrestler ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Catch Wrestler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Catch Wrestler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Finch lands a leg kick that knocks Catch Wrestler off balance momentarily.
Finch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Catch Wrestler. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Catch Wrestler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Finch. Finch obviously looking to wear him down.
Finch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Catch Wrestler moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Catch Wrestler was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
Catch Wrestler blocks a jab.
Catch Wrestler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Catch Wrestler moves in looking to clinch but Finch pushes him off.
Finch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Finch throws a leg kick but Catch Wrestler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Finch connects with an inside leg kick.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Catch Wrestler.
Finch misses with a wild combination.
Finch misses with a right hand
enabling Catch Wrestler to counter with a crisp jab.
Finch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch wants to slow Catch Wrestler down by chopping away at his legs.
Finch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Catch Wrestler.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Catch Wrestler as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Catch Wrestler closes the distance and clinches.
Catch Wrestler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Catch Wrestler cracks Finch with a nice body shot.
Catch Wrestler blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Finch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Catch Wrestler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A clash of legs there as Catch Wrestler blocks the low kick.
Catch Wrestler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finch throws a hook but Catch Wrestler avoids it easily.
Catch Wrestler slips a straight right by Finch.
Catch Wrestler is looking to clinch but Finch is avoiding it.
Catch Wrestler slips a straight right by Finch.
Finch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick lands from Finch.
Finch slips a jab from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler is looking to clinch but Finch is avoiding it. #CL2#
Catch Wrestler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Catch Wrestler.
Finch is pressed up against the cage. Catch Wrestler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Finch down to the mat. Finch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Catch Wrestler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Catch Wrestler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
Catch Wrestler blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Catch Wrestler slips a jab from Finch.
Catch Wrestler with the counter takedown but Finch avoids it easily.
Catch Wrestler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Finch. Finch obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Catch Wrestler clinches up with Finch and pushes him back against the cage.
Finch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Catch Wrestler working aggressively here.
Finch blocks an uppercut.
Catch Wrestler misses with a punch to the body.
Finch prevents a body shot from Catch Wrestler.
A nice left hand lands by Catch Wrestler.
Finch pushes Catch Wrestler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finch lands an uppercut.
Catch Wrestler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Catch Wrestler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Catch Wrestler backwards.
A short left from Finch.
A bit of stalling here from Finch.
Still in the clinch, Finch scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Catch Wrestler is breathing heavily.
Finch missing with knees to the body.
Finch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Catch Wrestler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finch backwards.
Finch misses with an elbow over the top.
Catch Wrestler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finch lands a right hand.
Catch Wrestler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Finch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Catch Wrestler backwards.
Catch Wrestler tries to throw a body punch but Finch avoids it by throwing Catch Wrestler back against the cage.
Finch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Finch lands a nice uppercut.
Finch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Finch throws a punch but it's blocked by Catch Wrestler.
With the fighters up against the cage, Finch throws an elbow but misses.
Finch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Catch Wrestlers head.
Catch Wrestler tries to throw a body punch but Finch avoids it by throwing Catch Wrestler back against the cage.
Finch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Catch Wrestler wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Finch.
Finch scores with a shot to the side of Catch Wrestler's head.
Finch lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Finch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Catch Wrestler avoids it.#BC#
Finch breaks from the clinch.
Catch Wrestler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Finch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Catch Wrestler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Catch Wrestler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Catch Wrestler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Finch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Finch connects with a nice looking jab.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Catch Wrestler moves away and avoids it.
Finch lands a right hook to the body.
Finch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Catch Wrestler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Catch Wrestler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Finch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Catch Wrestler circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Catch Wrestler is out of range. #T4#
Finch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Finch swings for the body but Catch Wrestler moves out of range.
Finch misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Finch tries to keep at a distance but Catch Wrestler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Catch Wrestler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atticus Finch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Catch Wrestler tries a body shot but Finch blocks it.
A short uppercut from Finch.
Catch Wrestler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finch scores with a shot to the side of Catch Wrestler's head.
Catch Wrestler misses with a punch on the inside.
Finch digs a right hand underneath Catch Wrestler's ribcage. Catch Wrestler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Finch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Catch Wrestler backwards.
Still in the clinch, Finch scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Finch breaks from the clinch.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Finch misses with the combination.
Catch Wrestler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Catch Wrestler looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Bjj Catch Wrestler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Catch Wrestler manages to avoid it.
Catch Wrestler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Catch Wrestler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Catch Wrestler throws out a counter right but Finch avoids it with no problem.
Catch Wrestler slips a jab from Finch.
A little jabbing left from Catch Wrestler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Catch Wrestler.
Atticus Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Catch Wrestler gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Finch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Catch Wrestler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Catch Wrestler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler blocks a jab.
Finch slips under a jab from Catch Wrestler.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
Finch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Catch Wrestler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Finch. Finch obviously looking to wear him down.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Catch Wrestler moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Finch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Catch Wrestler throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Finch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Catch Wrestler can do to turn this around?
Finch with the inside leg kick.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Catch Wrestler moved out of range nicely.
Catch Wrestler fails with a takedown attempt.
Finch works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Catch Wrestler.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Catch Wrestler ducks down to avoid it.
Finch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Finch wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Catch Wrestler is defended easily by Finch.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice leg kick from Finch, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
Finch wants to slow Catch Wrestler down by chopping away at his legs.
Finch lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Finch.
Jab by Finch.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch up but Finch circles away and keeps his distance.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Catch Wrestler is out of range.
Catch Wrestler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Catch Wrestler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Finch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Catch Wrestler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Finch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Catch Wrestler is out of range.
Catch Wrestler walks into a left hand.
Catch Wrestler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Finch as he avoids it easily.
Finch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Catch Wrestler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Catch Wrestler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Finch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot by Finch.
Nice jab there from Finch.
Catch Wrestler takes one on the button.
Finch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Catch Wrestler. That did some damage!
Catch Wrestler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
A big left from Finch misses.
Finch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Finch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Finch throws a low kick but Catch Wrestler avoids it.
Finch is looking to land body kicks.
Catch Wrestler takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Catch Wrestler lands with an overhand left.
Catch Wrestler lands a jab to the head.
Catch Wrestler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Finch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Finch misses with a body shot.
Finch lands a glancing blow to the side of Catch Wrestler's head.
Finch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Catch Wrestler on the side of the head.
Catch Wrestler scores with a jab.
Finch lands a really nice looking cross but Catch Wrestler seems unphased.
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch scores with a jab.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Catch Wrestler.
Finch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Catch Wrestler throws out a counter right but Finch avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Atticus Finch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An inside leg kick lands from Finch.
Catch Wrestler throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atticus Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Finch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atticus Finch!
A very excited looking Atticus Finch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 1016 Danger vs Choke II
Date: Sep 08, 2023

#R1#
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Golovkin wants to counter the offense by Finch and move into the clinch position.
Golovkin dodges the punch combination from Finch.
Golovkin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Golovkin misses.
Finch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Golovkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch lands with a cross.
Finch misses with a right hand
and Golovkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Golovkin. Golovkin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch lands to the side of Golovkin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Golovkin scores with a decent looking hook.
Finch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Golovkin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice shot lands for Finch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Golovkin ducks down to avoid it.
Finch misses with a leg kick
and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golovkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Finch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Golovkin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Finch misses with a hook.#T1#
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Golovkin moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Finch.
Golovkin checks a leg kick.
Golovkin wants to counter with a clinch but Finch pushes him away.
Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Golovkin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Finch throws a body punch but Golovkin moves out of range.
Finch has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Golovkin throws a low kick but Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Golovkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Finch misses with a hook. Golovkin ducked under it nicely.
Finch misses with a leg kick
and Golovkin counters with an inside leg kick.
Golovkin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Golovkin slips the punch.
Finch tried to score with a low kick but Golovkin checks it.
Finch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Golovkin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch blocks a low kick nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Finch.
Golovkin connects with a body shot.
Finch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finch.
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch throws a low kick, looking for Golovkin's leg but Golovkin calmly moves out of range.
Golovkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch throws a lazy uppercut
and Golovkin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A nice inside leg kick there by Finch. That's going to slow Golovkin down.
Finch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Golovkin at a distance.
Finch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Golovkin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. Golovkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finch checks the leg kick.
Finch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Finch misses with a straight right. #T3#
Finch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Golovkin moved out of range nicely.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
Golovkin checks a low kick from Finch.
Finch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Finch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Golovkin.
Finch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.#CL2#
Golovkin rushes Finch and presses him up against the cage.
Golovkin misses with a body punch.
Finch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Golovkin pushes Finch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Golovkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Finch working aggressively here.
Golovkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Golovkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finch's elbow.
Golovkin is working Finch over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golovkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Finch blocks a body shot from Golovkin.
Finch prevents a body shot from Golovkin. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Finch fails to land.
Golovkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finch backwards.
Finch throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Finch manages to break the clinch.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Golovkin saw that one coming.
Golovkin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Finch with a body shot.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Golovkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Finch moves forwards but Golovkin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Finch throws a leg kick but Golovkin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Golovkin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Golovkin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Finch with a body shot.
Golovkin throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Golovkin misses.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
Golovkin moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Golovkin moves away and avoids it.
Finch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Golovkin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Finch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Golovkin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Finch on the side of the head.
Finch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Finch backs off Golovkin throws a huge counter combo but Finch manages to avoid it all.
Golovkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Finch gets tackled into the cage by Golovkin. Golovkin maintains the clinch.
Golovkin has a couple of punches blocked by Finch.
Golovkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golovkin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Golovkin blocking some punches.
Golovkin working aggressively here.
Golovkin lands a right hand.
Golovkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Finch.
Finch prevents a body shot from Golovkin.
Finch throws an elbow that misses.
Finch misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Finch.
Finch lands with a short shot to the head.
Finch cracks Golovkin with a nice body shot.
Finch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Golovkin misses with a body punch. #T1#
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Finch.
A short right from Finch.
Finch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finch. #BC#
Finch breaks from the clinch.
Golovkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Finch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Finch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Golovkin throws out a counter right but Finch avoids it with no problem.
Finch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Golovkin's hands.
A big right from Golovkin misses.
Golovkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Golovkin moves away from the strike by Finch.
A little jabbing left from Golovkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Golovkin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Golovkin is out of range.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atticus Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Golovkin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Golovkin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch thows a leg kick but Golovkin checks it
letting Golovkin counter with a right hand.
Finch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Golovkin can do to turn this around?
Golovkin throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Golovkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Golovkin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finch.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Golovkin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
No joy there for Finch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Golovkin moves out of range easily.
Golovkin lands a leg kick that knocks Finch off balance momentarily.
Golovkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finch.
Finch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Golovkin. That did some damage!
Golovkin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finch.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Golovkin saw that one coming.
Golovkin lands a nice hook to Finch's body. Finch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golovkin.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golovkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Golovkin counters with a straight right hand.
Golovkin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Golovkin scrambles back to his feet.
Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Golovkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finch scores with a sloppy right hand. Golovkin should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Golovkin misses the target.
Finch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golovkin.
Finch throws a jab when Golovkin was well out of range.
A jab from Golovkin misses.
Golovkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch misses with a hook. Golovkin ducked under it nicely.
Golovkin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Finch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Golovkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Finch off the cage and back into range.
Golovkin tries to clinch but Finch moves out of range.
Golovkin lands a nice shot that snaps Finch's head back. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Golovkin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vadim Golovkin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Finch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Golovkin tries to work over Finch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Golovkin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Finch seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Golovkin can turn it around.
Golovkin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Finch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Golovkin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finch tries to break free but Golovkin pushes him back against the cage.
Finch struggles to land a body shot inside as Golovkin controls his hands.
Finch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Finch is trying to break free.
Finch swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Finch.
Golovkin misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Finch breaks from the clinch.
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Golovkin counters with a nice body shot.
Golovkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Atticus Finch will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Finch ducks right into an uppercut from Golovkin.
Golovkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Golovkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finch.
Golovkin thuds his right hand into Finch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Golovkin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Finch throws a body punch but Golovkin moves out of range.
Finch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Golovkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Golovkin is out of range.
Golovkin throws a low kick but Finch moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Finch throws a hook but Golovkin blocks it.
Golovkin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Golovkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Good work by Finch as he checks the leg kick.
Golovkin thuds his shin into the meat of Finch's side.
Finch misses the jab.
Golovkin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Golovkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Golovkin ducks down to avoid it.
Golovkin wants to counter with a clinch but Finch pushes him away.
Good leg kick by Golovkin.
Nice jab there from Golovkin.
Golovkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Golovkin slips under a jab.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Golovkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Golovkin.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Golovkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Golovkin defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Vadim Golovkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Golovkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut lands for Finch. That snapped Golovkin's head back.
Finch misses with a hook.
Golovkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Finch throws the left hand but Golovkin avoids the punch easily.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch slips a jab from Golovkin.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Golovkin's shoulder, as Golovkin tries to avoid the shot.
Finch throws the left hand but Golovkin avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Finch.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Golovkin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Golovkin throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Finch lands with an overhand left.
Finch throws a hook but Golovkin blocks it.
Golovkin throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Golovkin misses. #T3#
Finch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Finch finds it's way through Golovkin's defenses.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Golovkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Finch moves out of range as Golovkin strikes.
Finch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Golovkin walks into a left hand.
Golovkin cracks Finch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Golovkin misses the target.
Golovkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finch.
Finch's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Finch duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golovkin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Golovkin lands with a right hand. #T4#
Finch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Finch clobbers Golovkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Golovkin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Golovkin looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Golovkin scores with a nice strike.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finch's hands.
Finch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Finch swings widly with a right hand
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finch moves away from the strike by Golovkin.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Golovkin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Golovkin misses with a straight left.
Golovkin is looking to score with low kicks.
Atticus Finch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Golovkin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Atticus Finch.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Finch, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atticus Finch!
After winning the bout, Atticus Finch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 1009 Troll vs Fin III
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Duvernay throws a leg kick but Finch moved away.
Duvernay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch scores with a jab to the head.
Finch jabs Duvernay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A left lands for Finch.
Finch throws a head kick that misses.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Finch.
Finch throws a jab when Duvernay was well out of range.
Finch throws a front kick aimed at Duvernay's knee but Duvernay avoids it well.
Finch lands a head shot.#CL#
Duvernay gets a clinch.
I was talking to Duvernay's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duvernay.
Duvernay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duvernay misses with an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duvernay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finch has a couple of punches blocked by Duvernay. #BC2#
Finch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Duvernay.
Duvernay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finch staying out of range there.
Duvernay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duvernay counters with a body kick. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Duvernay.
Finch misses with a hook
and Finch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duvernay misses with a leg kick.
Finch throws a head kick that misses.
Duvernay checks a leg kick nicely.
Finch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duvernay.
Duvernay staying out of range there.
Duvernay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Finch's head.
Duvernay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Duvernay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Finch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Duvernay is looking to land body kicks.
Duvernay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Duvernay wants to land a leg kick but Finch is out of range.
A jab from Duvernay misses.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Duvernay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Finch. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duvernay lands a really nice looking cross but Finch seems unphased.
Finch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Duvernay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Duvernay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Duvernay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Finch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Duvernay checks a low kick from Finch.
Duvernay lands an overhand right.
Duvernay misses the jab.
Finch scores with a nice head shot.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duvernay finds it's way round the side to connect with Finch's head.
Finch tries to score with a low kick but Duvernay moves his leg out of the way.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Duvernay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finch digs a good body shot into Duvernay's ribs.
Duvernay throws a push kick but Finch slaps the foot to one side.
Finch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Duvernay moved out of range.
Duvernay is looking to counter punch.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duvernay missing with a left hand there. Finch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duvernay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duvernay on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Duvernay checks the leg kick.
Finch swings widly with a right hand
and Duvernay counters with an inside leg kick.
Finch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finch throws out a leg kick but Duvernay moves out of range and Finch only half commits.
Finch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Finch misses the jab.
Duvernay with a nice calf kick.
Duvernay throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Finch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Duvernay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Duvernay slips a straight right by Finch.
Duvernay pivots, looking for a leg kick but Finch is out of range and Duvernay settles back down.
Finch is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Duvernay had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Finch lands with an uppercut that bounces Duvernay off the cage and back into range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duvernay.
Finch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duvernay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duvernay.
Finch lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Duvernay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Duvernay blocks a jab.
Duvernay walks into a stiff left hand from Finch.
Duvernay thumps Finch with a low kick.
Duvernay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Duvernay throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duvernay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finch's sensitive parts.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Duvernay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duvernay slips a straight right by Finch.
A jab from Duvernay misses.
Finch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy left from Duvernay finds it's target.
Duvernay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Finch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Finch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Finch tries a low kick but Duvernay avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Finch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Evan Duvernay will probably get the nod.
That's time! Duvernay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Duvernay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duvernay.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duvernay counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Duvernay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duvernay ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch throws the left hand but Duvernay avoids the punch easily.
Duvernay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Duvernay misses with a body shot.
Finch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duvernay looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Duvernay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duvernay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duvernay attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Finch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Duvernay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Duvernay's head but Duvernay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duvernay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Duvernay with a body shot.
Finch lands a nice hook to Duvernay's body. Duvernay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duvernay throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finch throws a counter combo.
Jab from Finch.#T1#
Finch throws a lazy uppercut
and Duvernay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Duvernay saw that one coming.
Duvernay pivots, looking for a leg kick but Finch is out of range and Duvernay settles back down.
Finch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Finch in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Duvernay ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch punishes Duvernay's body with a nice straight punch.
Finch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Finch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duvernay avoids the body shot from Finch.
A low kick lands for Duvernay.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duvernay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Duvernay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finch walks into a left hand.
Duvernay feints and then cracks Finch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finch down.
Evan Duvernay is winning the standup battle so far.
Duvernay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Duvernay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Finch moves out of range as Duvernay strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Duvernay is out of range.
Finch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duvernay.
Duvernay throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duvernay moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Duvernay misses with a kick to the body.
Duvernay walks into a straight right hand from Finch.
An inside leg kick lands from Duvernay.
Finch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Duvernay scores with a leg kick.
Finch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some bone on bone action there as Finch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Duvernay slips the punch.
Finch tries to land a leg kick but Duvernay saw it coming and moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - Finch finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Duvernay loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duvernay.
Duvernay looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Duvernay fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Finch is out of range.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duvernay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Finch throws a right hand that misses
and Duvernay counters with a nice leg kick.
Duvernay is looking to land body kicks.
Duvernay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duvernay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Duvernay attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Duvernay tries to clinch but Finch moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Finch blocks the leg kick.
Duvernay ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Duvernay tests Finch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Duvernay checks a low kick from Finch.
Duvernay feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Duvernay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finch checks a leg kick nicely.
Finch misses with a lunging right hand
and Finch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Finch blocks the low kick.
Duvernay missing with a left hand there. Finch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Duvernay's head but Duvernay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duvernay takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duvernay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch. #T4#
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duvernay was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
Duvernay fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Finch moves out of range as Duvernay strikes.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Duvernay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duvernay throwing a counter right hand but Finch manages to avoid it.
Duvernay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Duvernay lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duvernay moves away from the strike by Finch.
Duvernay lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Duvernay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. Duvernay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duvernay throws a low kick but Finch avoids it.
Duvernay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Duvernay throws a big shot that misses.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duvernay is looking to counter with a body kick.
Finch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Finch backs away, Duvernay returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duvernay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duvernay throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Evan Duvernay will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Duvernay looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Finch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duvernay throws out the jab.
Finch connects with the punch.#CL#
Duvernay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Finch, pushing him back against the cage.
Duvernay lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duvernay.
Finch swings wildly with an uppercut but Duvernay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Finch fails to land.
Finch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duvernay misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Finch.
Finch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duvernay misses with some punches.
Duvernay scores with a shot to the side of Finch's head.
A head punch on the inside from Duvernay fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duvernay struggles to land a body shot inside as Finch controls his hands. #BC2#
Finch breaks from the clinch.
Duvernay slips a jab from Finch.
Duvernay ducks under a wild hook from Finch.#T1#
Finch misses with a body shot.
Duvernay tries a low kick but Finch avoids it.
Finch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Duvernay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duvernay cracks Finch with a good jab.
Duvernay looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Duvernay misses its intended target.
Finch walks into a straight right hand from Duvernay.
Finch checks a leg kick.
Duvernay checks a leg kick.
Duvernay looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Duvernay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duvernay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finch throws a hook but Duvernay blocks it.
Duvernay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Duvernay scores with a jab to the head.
Duvernay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.
Duvernay cracks Finch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Duvernay lands.
Evan Duvernay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Finch moves out of range of the leg kick from Duvernay.
Duvernay misses the jab.
Duvernay throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duvernay.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Duvernay moves away and avoids it.
Duvernay wants to clinch.
Duvernay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Duvernay throwing a counter right hand but Finch manages to avoid it.
Duvernay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duvernay was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
A swing and a miss from Duvernay.
Finch throws a leg kick but Duvernay moved away.
Duvernay feints and then cracks Finch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finch down.
Nice uppercut lands for Duvernay. That snapped Finch's head back.
Duvernay scoring well with a low kick there.
Duvernay with the inside leg kick.
Finch throws a leg kick but Duvernay checks it. #T3#
A punch combination from Finch misses.
Duvernay fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Duvernay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duvernay.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Duvernay moved out of range nicely.
Duvernay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duvernay lands a head shot.
Finch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Finch lands a jab to Duvernay's midsection.
That kick from Duvernay tenderised Finch's leg. Finch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Duvernay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finch.
Duvernay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Duvernay.
Duvernay tries to clinch up.#T4#
Duvernay looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range.
Duvernay staying out of range there.
Duvernay misses with a looping right.
Duvernay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Finch lands a front kick.
Duvernay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duvernay throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finch! But no joy.
Duvernay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Finch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Duvernay is out of range.
Duvernay throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
Duvernay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch throws an off balance right hand
and Duvernay counters with a nice uppercut.
Finch throws a hook but Duvernay blocks it.
Finch ducks right into an uppercut from Duvernay.
Finch misses with an uppercut
and Duvernay counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Atticus Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finch thows a leg kick but Duvernay checks it
and Duvernay counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Duvernay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duvernay has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Duvernay!
Our winner, Evan Duvernay, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 1001 Randleman vs Dodgers
Date: Jul 10, 2023

#R1#
Finch throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches King on the side of the head.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a head kick. That will keep Finch thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Finch throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Finch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
King throws out a counter right but Finch avoids it with no problem.
Finch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
Finch jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
King staying out of range there.
Finch has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
King connects with an inside leg kick.
Finch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King slips under a jab from Finch.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
A swing and a miss from King.
Finch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Finch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finch connects with a solid leg kick.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
A leg kick checked by King.
Finch throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
Finch misses with a wild combination.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
Finch scores with a nice strike.
Finch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Finch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finch drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Finch looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Finch throws a low kick but King moves out of range easily.
Finch throws a hook but King blocks it.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target. #T2#
King throws a quick inside leg kick.
Finch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finch misses the body punch
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch misses with a hook to the body
letting King counter with a right hand.
Finch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting King counter with a right hand.
Finch with a nice calf kick.
King checks a leg kick.
King blocks a head kick by Finch.
King replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Finch blocks it well.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Finch lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and King has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from King and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finch throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
King staying out of range there.
Finch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Finch misses.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
Finch throws a lazy head kick
and King counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Finch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and King finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Finch misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a nice body shot.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch misses with a hook.
Finch throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch throws a leg kick
and King counters with a left and a right that stings Finch.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Finch throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch misses with a leg kick
letting King counter with a right hand. #T4#
A big right from Finch misses.
Finch gets off balance looking for a body kick
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
Finch lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into range.
Finch misses with a right hand
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Finch is predictable there
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Finch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Finch throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a lovely shot to the body.
King misses the shot to the body.
Finch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Finch misses with a hook
and Finch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finch throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King checks the leg kick.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting King counter with a right hand.
King dodges the punch combination from Finch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James King will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Finch throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
Finch throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from King does it's job there.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Finch.
Finch digs a good hook to King's body.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Finch is predictable there
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Finch misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Finch's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch misses with a hook
and King counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1#
Finch missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King pivots, looking for a leg kick but Finch is out of range and King settles back down.
It looked like Finch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from King.
Finch misses with a body punch
and King makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch throws a body kick that misses
letting King counter with a right hand.
Finch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King moves away from the strike by Finch.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Finch. Finch obviously looking to wear him down.
King on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick from Finch misses
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Finch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Finch throws a low kick but King avoids it.
King ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
King throws out a counter right but Finch avoids it with no problem.
Finch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Finch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Finch is predictable there
and King counters with a one-two to the body.
Finch missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Finch tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King slips under a jab.
Finch misses with a left hand
letting King counter with a right hand.
Finch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
James King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
King checks the leg kick nicely there.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Finch misses with a leg kick.
Finch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
King throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Finch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for King.
Finch swings widly with a right hand
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Finch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Finch tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finch throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.#T4#
King blocks a low kick nicely.
King scores with a body shot.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finch throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Finch.
King ducks right into an uppercut from Finch.
Nice defenses there by King.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King lands a body shot.
Finch throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King blocks a head kick by Finch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finch.
King lands a high kick!
King moves away from the strike by Finch.
King slips a straight right by Finch.
King checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King misses with a low kick.
Finch defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Finch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Finch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Finch scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Finch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
Finch tries a low kick but King avoids it.
King throws out a counter right but Finch avoids it with no problem.
Finch lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
Finch throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by King.
Finch misses with a low kick.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King lands a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Finch.
Finch dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
King throws a counter combo.
James King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Finch scores with a hook.
King slips a jab from Finch.
And King responds with a good body kick, but Finch manages to step out the way in time.
Finch misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a left and a right that stings Finch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
A low kick from Finch is predictable there
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
King scores with a shot to the body.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King flicks out a counter leg kick but Finch steps away.
Finch throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Finch misses with a hook.
Finch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
King slips a jab from Finch.
King replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Finch blocks it well.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
King thinks about the counter body kick.
Finch misses with a looping left.
King let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Finch misses with a hook
letting King counter with a right hand. #T3#
Finch swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finch scores with a body shot.
Finch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
King checks a low kick from Finch.
King let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
King tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finch misses with a body shot.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finch thows a leg kick but King checks it
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Finch scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Finch lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by King.
King misses the shot to the body.
Finch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch backing away here, and King unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
King connects with the punch.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Finch. Finch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Finch misses.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch throws a hook but King blocks it.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Finch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
King slips under a jab from Finch.
Finch misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Finch misses with a looping right.
King checks a low kick from Finch.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Finch. Finch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Atticus Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Atticus Finch.
Well King has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Atticus Finch!
Atticus Finch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 993 Exotic vs Swahn
Date: Jun 16, 2023

#R1#
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gebhardt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Finch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gebhardt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gebhardt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gebhardt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Finchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Finch tries to land a leg kick but Gebhardt saw it coming and moves away.
Gebhardt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gebhardt can pounce on him.
A big right from Gebhardt misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Finch. Gebhardt shrugs it off though.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch throws a low kick but Gebhardt avoids it.
Gebhardt lands a nice shot that snaps Finch's head back.
Finch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gebhardt checks it well.
Gebhardt walks into a stiff left hand from Finch.
Gebhardt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gebhardt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Finch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gebhardt's head.#T1#
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gebhardt counters with a stiff right hand.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gebhardt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gebhardt tries to close the distance and clinch but Finch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Finch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Finch misses.
Finch swats away the attempt to clinch by Gebhardt.
Finch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finch misses with a lunging right hand
and Gebhardt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice cross by Finch.
It looks like Gebhardt has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Gebhardt's shoulder, as Gebhardt tries to avoid the shot.
Gebhardt throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gebhardt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finch misses with a hook
and Gebhardt counters with a straight right hand.
Gebhardt dodges the punch combination from Finch. #T2#
A clash of legs there as Gebhardt blocks the low kick.
Gebhardt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gebhardt missing with a left hand there. Finch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gebhardt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gebhardt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gebhardt ducks right into an uppercut from Finch.
Gebhardt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch works the jab nicely.
Finch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Finch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gebhardt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gebhardt is looking to clinch.
Finch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt slips a jab from Finch.
Gebhardt moves out of range of the strikes.
Gebhardt tried to counter with a leg kick but Finch avoided it.
Gebhardt throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finch.
Finch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gebhardt. #T3#
Finch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Gebhardt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Finch throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gebhardt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Finch.
Gebhardt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
Gebhardt misses the jab.
Gebhardt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gebhardt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Finch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gebhardt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Gebhardt.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Gebhardt slips the punch.
Finch throws a poor cross that misses
and Gebhardt counters with a stiff right hand.
Finch walks into a straight right hand from Gebhardt.
Finch throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch misses with a hook. Gebhardt ducked under it nicely.
Gebhardt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
The fighters circling - Gebhardt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gebhardt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Gebhardt jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Finch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gebhardt is looking to chop away at Finch's legs.
Finch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gebhardt misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
Gebhardt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gebhardt moves away from the strike by Finch.
A low kick lands for Gebhardt.
Finch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gebhardt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gebhardt tries to work over Finch's front leg with a kick but Finch checks it.
Finch throws a head kick but Gebhardt moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Gebhardt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gebhardt.
Gebhardt misses with a left hand
and Finch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Atticus Finch will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Gebhardt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gebhardt looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Finch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Finch throws an off balance right hand
and Finch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finch slips a jab from Gebhardt.
Finch swinging wildly here.
Finch misses with a hook
and Gebhardt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finch throws an off balance right hand
and Gebhardt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Colby Gebhardt is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gebhardt.
Finch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gebhardt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gebhardt tests Finch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gebhardt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Finch misses with a body kick.
Gebhardt tries to land a leg kick but Finch saw it coming and moves away.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Gebhardt moved out of range nicely.
Gebhardt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Gebhardt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gebhardt counters with a thumping low kick.
Gebhardt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Finch can pounce on him.
Finch misses with a two punch combination.
Gebhardt swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Gebhardt takes one to the chin there.
Gebhardt slips a jab from Finch.
Gebhardt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gebhardt blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Gebhardt misses its target.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Gebhardt - just one landing.
Gebhardt slips a jab and a cross from Finch.
Good shot there by Gebhardt.
Finch lands a nice shot to the body.
Finch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Finch misses
and Gebhardt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finch swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gebhardt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Finch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gebhardt tries to clinch but Finch moves out of range.
Gebhardt slips a jab from Finch.
Gebhardt checks a leg kick.
Finch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Finch throws a leg kick but Gebhardt moved away.
Gebhardt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch throws the left hand but Gebhardt avoids the punch easily.
Finch throws a head kick that misses
and Gebhardt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Finch throws a lazy uppercut
and Gebhardt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finch is looking to score with low kicks.
Finch misses with a hook to the body
and Gebhardt counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gebhardt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gebhardt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Finch misses with a right hand
and Gebhardt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gebhardt looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range. #T3#
Gebhardt with a nice calf kick.
Finch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gebhardts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gebhardt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gebhardt lunges at Finch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Finch's hand.
Finch throws a combination that misses
and Gebhardt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Finch misses.
Gebhardt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Finch throws a poor cross that misses
and Gebhardt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Gebhardt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gebhardt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gebhardt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Finch might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gebhardt has got the better of the exchanges.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gebhardt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Finch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Finch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Finch misses with a left hand
and Gebhardt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gebhardt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.#T4#
Finch misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Gebhardt misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt moves out of range of the strikes.
Gebhardt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gebhardt misses with a wild body shot.
Finch misses with an uppercut
and Gebhardt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Gebhardt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gebhardt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.
Nice straight punches there by Finch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finch.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Gebhardt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Gebhardt moved out of range.
It looked like Gebhardt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch moves out of range as Gebhardt strikes.
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Gebhardt counter with a right hand.
Finch takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Finch finds it's way through Gebhardt's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Gebhardt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
A shot to the body from Finch misses
and Gebhardt counters with a thumping low kick.
Finch takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Finch misses the jab.
Finch misses with a hook
and Gebhardt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gebhardt moves out of range of the leg kick from Finch.
Finch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gebhardt counters with a stiff right hand.
Finch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Finch swings widly with a right hand
and Finch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finch throws a poor cross that misses
and Gebhardt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gebhardt throws a low kick but Finch moves out of range easily.
Gebhardt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch throws a leg kick
and Gebhardt counters with an inside leg kick.
Gebhardt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch misses with a right hand
and Gebhardt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finch slips a straight right by Gebhardt.#T1#
Finch slips under a jab from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt slips under a jab from Finch.
Finch does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gebhardt wants to slow Finch down by chopping away at his legs.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gebhardt is looking to clinch.
Gebhardt checks a leg kick.
Finch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gebhardt with the inside leg kick.
A low kick from Finch misses
enabling Gebhardt to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Gebhardt clinches up against the cage.
Gebhardt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Finch backwards.
Finch is trying to push Gebhardt away but Gebhardt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gebhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Finch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Gebhardt blocks a head kick by Finch.
A telegraphed right hand from Gebhardt misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gebhardt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gebhardt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gebhardt swings widly with a right hand
and Finch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gebhardt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gebhardt swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Gebhardt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Finch digs a good body shot into Gebhardt's ribs.
Gebhardt slips a straight right by Finch.
Gebhardt is looking to clinch.
Finch thows a leg kick but Gebhardt checks it
and Gebhardt counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Finch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gebhardt throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Finch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Gebhardt's head but Gebhardt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A clash of legs there as Finch blocks the low kick.
Finch misses with a looping right.
Finch throws a right hand that misses
letting Gebhardt counter with a right hand.
Gebhardt throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Finch is predictable there
and Gebhardt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some bone on bone action there as Gebhardt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Finch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Finch lands with a cross. #CL#
Gebhardt closes the distance and pushes Finch back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gebhardt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Finch prevents a body shot from Gebhardt.
Finch blocking some punches.
Gebhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Finch blocks a body shot from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt has a couple of punches blocked by Finch.
Gebhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Finch takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch is trying to push Gebhardt away but Gebhardt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gebhardt tries a body shot but Finch blocks it.
Gebhardt tries to throw a body punch but Finch avoids it by throwing Gebhardt back against the cage. #BC2#
Finch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gebhardt thows a leg kick but Finch checks it
and Finch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gebhardt throws a front kick aimed at Finch's knee but Finch avoids it well.
Finch checks the leg kick.
Finch slips under a jab from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Gebhardt ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Gebhardt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch throws the left hand but Gebhardt avoids the punch easily.
Finch misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Gebhardt clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Finch throws a sloppy body shot
and Gebhardt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finch moves out of range of the leg kick from Gebhardt.
Finch walks into a stiff left hand from Gebhardt.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Gebhardt.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Gebhardt to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Gebhardt has closed the distance and engaged Finch in a clinch. #BC2#
Finch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finch throws a lazy uppercut
and Gebhardt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gebhardt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Finch misses with a right hand
and Gebhardt counters with a leg kick.
Gebhardt slips a jab and a cross from Finch. #CL#
Gebhardt rushes Finch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gebhardt tries to work over Finch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finch is trying to break the clinch but Gebhardt is controlling him.#BC2#
Finch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gebhardt thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Gebhardt looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Finch scores with a nice strike.
Finch throws a low kick but Gebhardt avoids it.
The fighters circling - Gebhardt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gebhardt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finch.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Gebhardt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gebhardt scores with a sloppy right hand. Finch should have avoided that one.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt wants to slow Finch down by chopping away at his legs.
Finch misses with a head kick.
Finch throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gebhardt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finch throws the left hand but Gebhardt avoids the punch easily.
Gebhardt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Finch throws a solid leg kick but Gebhardt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Finch.
Finch throws a leg kick
letting Gebhardt counter with a right hand.
Gebhardt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finch can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Gebhardt.
Finch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gebhardt with a body shot.#T2#
Finch looks to land a right hand but Gebhardt moved out of range.
Gebhardt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finch.
Gebhardt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch throws a right hand that misses
and Gebhardt counters with a nice leg kick.
Finch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gebhardt throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Finch misses with an uppercut
and Gebhardt counters with a straight right hand.
Gebhardt is looking to score with low kicks.
Gebhardt misses with a looping left.
Gebhardt works Finch's body with a nice hook.
Gebhardt misses with a low kick as Finch jumps back.
Finch connects with an inside leg kick.
Finch lands with an overhand left.
Finch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt is looking to clinch but Finch is avoiding it.
A countering left hand to the body from Finch misses.#T3#
Finch misses with an uppercut. Gebhardt saw that one coming.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Gebhardt is looking to counter punch.
Gebhardt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Finch slips under a jab.
Finch misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Finch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Finch throws a front kick aimed at Gebhardt's knee but Gebhardt avoids it well.
Gebhardt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gebhardt slips under a jab from Finch.
Finch throws a front kick aimed at Gebhardt's knee but Gebhardt avoids it well.
Gebhardt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Gebhardt scores with a jab.
Gebhardt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gebhardt staying out of range there.
Gebhardt lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Finch lands a right hook to the body.
Finch cracks Gebhardt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Finch misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gebhardt blocks a leg kick.
Gebhardt thinks about countering with a body kick.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Gebhardt saw that one coming.
A big left from Finch misses.
Finch misses with a hook.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Gebhardt's shoulder, as Gebhardt tries to avoid the shot.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Gebhardt is out of range.
It looked like Gebhardt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finch throws a leg kick
and Gebhardt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finch scores with a leg kick.
Gebhardt throws a leg kick which misses Finch's front leg but catches the back leg as Finch tries to avoid it. #CL#
Gebhardt gets a clinch.
Finch is trying to push Gebhardt away but Gebhardt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Gebhardt had his way with Atticus Finch in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Gebhardt connects with a single shot there.
Finch digs a good hook to Gebhardt's body.
Finch throws a hook but Gebhardt avoids it easily.
Gebhardt scores with a nice body kick.
Gebhardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Finch circles away.
Finch throws the left hand but Gebhardt avoids the punch easily.
Gebhardt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gebhardt avoids the body shot from Finch.
Gebhardt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Finch has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gebhardt.
Finch misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gebhardt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Finch misses with a low kick as Gebhardt jumps back.#CL#
Gebhardt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gebhardt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finch backwards.
Gebhardt working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Gebhardt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Finch takes a shot to the head.
Colby Gebhardt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Finch throws a punch but it's blocked by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt is working Finch over against the cage.
Finch is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gebhardt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Finch is trying to push Gebhardt away but Gebhardt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gebhardt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Finch can't break the clinch.
Gebhardt pushes Finch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gebhardt misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Finch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Finch wants to get back to striking at distance but Gebhardt won't allow it.
Finch prevents a body shot from Gebhardt.
Finch misses with some punches.
Gebhardt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finch's elbow.
Finch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gebhardt has him pressed against the cage.
Finch misses with a punch to the body.
Gebhardt lands a body shot.
Gebhardt lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Gebhardt. #T2#
Gebhardt cracks Finch with a nice body shot.
Gebhardt scores with a shot to the side of Finch's head.
Gebhardt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gebhardt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gebhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Gebhardt.
Finch blocks a body shot from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt is working Finch over against the cage.
Gebhardt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gebhardt prevents Finch from breaking the clinch.
Finch tries to circle away but Gebhardt has him pinned against the cage.
Gebhardt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Finch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gebhardt tries a body shot but Finch blocks it.
Finch prevents a body shot from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt tries to throw a body punch but Finch avoids it by throwing Gebhardt back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Gebhardt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gebhardt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Gebhardt scores with a hook to the body.
Finch can't break the clinch.
Gebhardt lands a shot to the body.
Gebhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt lands a body punch.
Gebhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gebhardt struggles to land a body shot inside as Finch controls his hands.
Gebhardt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gebhardt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt lands a hook that snaps the head of Finch backwards.
A short left from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt lands a left hand.
Gebhardt tries to work over Finch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gebhardt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gebhardt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch blocks a body shot from Gebhardt.
A right handed body shot lands from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Gebhardt lands a shoulder strike.
Gebhardt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gebhardt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finch backwards.
Gebhardt pushes Finch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gebhardt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gebhardt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gebhardt digs a right hand underneath Finch's ribcage. Finch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gebhardt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gebhardt pushes Finch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gebhardt lands a body punch.
Gebhardt scores with a shoulder strike.
Gebhardt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gebhardt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finch's elbow.
Finch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gebhardt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finch backwards.
A right hand to the body from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt lands a left hand. #ROC#Finch is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gebhardt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Atticus Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finch is still on wobbly legs! Can Gebhardt finish him?
Gebhardt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finchs head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colby Gebhardt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gebhardt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colby Gebhardt!
Colby Gebhardt retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Colby Gebhardt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 989 Choke vs Randleman
Date: Jun 01, 2023

#R1#
Farrokhzad lands with a shot to the body.
Farrokhzad throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Finch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Farrokhzad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finch's head backwards.
Finch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finch tests Farrokhzad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finch moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Finch tries to keep at a distance but Farrokhzad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Farrokhzad working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farrokhzad tries to land a knee to the head but Finch blocks with his arms.
Farrokhzad lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Finch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Finch.
A jab from Farrokhzad misses.
A low kick lands for Finch.
Farrokhzad lands a body shot. #T1#
Farrokhzad misses with a straight right.
Farrokhzad throws a right hand that misses
and Finch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finch staying out of range there.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
Farrokhzad ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Farrokhzad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Farrokhzad looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Nice body kick from Finch.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Farrokhzad clinches up with Finch and pushes him back against the cage.
Farrokhzad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finch blocks it with crossed arms.
Finch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short uppercut from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad unloads a knee to the mid-section. Finch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Finch is looking to control Farrokhzad's arms but Farrokhzad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Finch has his back to the cage.
Finch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farrokhzad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch managing to block the knees to the body from Farrokhzad. #T2#
Farrokhzad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farrokhzad misses with a knee to the head.
Finch fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Finch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Farrokhzad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Farrokhzad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Farrokhzad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Farrokhzad throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Finch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farrokhzad.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Farrokhzad tries to counter with a clinch but Finch shakes him off and moves away.
Farrokhzad misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad moves away from the strike by Finch.
Finch throws the kick towards the body but Farrokhzad avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Finch.#T3#
Finch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Farrokhzad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Finch slips under a jab from Farrokhzad.
Finch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Farrokhzad's head.
Farrokhzad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finch walks into a left hand.
Bardia Farrokhzad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad misses with an uppercut
and Finch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Farrokhzad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Farrokhzad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finch staying out of range there.
Farrokhzad throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Finch to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farrokhzad misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
Farrokhzad throws a lazy uppercut
and Finch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Farrokhzad is rocked!#T4#
Finch drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Farrokhzad's head, knocking him out cold! Finch is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Atticus Finch!
Our winner, Atticus Finch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 980 Olsen vs. Maluga III
Date: May 03, 2023

#R1#
Hassan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finch's sensitive parts.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Finch tries a head kick but it misses.
Finch slips under a jab.
Finch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Hassan scoring well with a low kick there.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hassan moves away.
Finch takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
Hassan sizes up Finch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab lands there for Finch.
Hassan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hassan lands with a straight right. Finch didn't see that one coming.
Finch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Hassan throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Hassan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Hassan.
Hassan is looking to score with low kicks.
Finch walks into a left hand.
Hassan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hassan connects with the punch.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hassan counters with a stiff right hand.
Hassan slips under a jab from Finch.
Good leg kick by Hassan.
Hassan misses the shot to the body.
Finch checks a low kick from Hassan.
Good standup being displayed there by Hassan as he connects with a hook.
Hassan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut lands for Hassan. That snapped Finch's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hassan lands a jab to the head.
Hassan with a hook.#T2#
Hassan slips a straight right by Finch.
Hassan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Hassan blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Hassan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hassan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Finch to counter with a crisp jab.
Finch blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hassan.
Hassan lands with a straight right. Finch didn't see that one coming.
Finch moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
Finch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hassan.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hassan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Finch in his tracks.
Hassan takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
Finch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Finch avoids a kick to the body.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hassan.
Hassan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.
Hassan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Finch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hassan.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hassan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finch.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
Hassan throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hassan misses the jab.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hassan misses with a body shot. #T4#
Finch walks into a straight right hand from Hassan.
Hassan throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Hassan misses.
Hassan throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Finch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch moves out of range as Hassan throws a body kick.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Hassan's shoulder, as Hassan tries to avoid the shot.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
Hassan moves out of range of the strikes.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hassan throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
Hassan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Hassan moved out of range.
Hassan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hassan throws an off balance right hand
and Finch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hassan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Finch is out of range.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Hassan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hassan slips a jab from Finch.
Hassan swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Hassan is out of range.
Finch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hassan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finch at a distance.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Hassan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch misses with a looping right.
Finch slips a jab from Hassan.
Hassan defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Finch misses the jab.
Hassan throws a leg kick
and Hassan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Hassan clobbers Finch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Hassan misses.
Hassan avoids the body shot from Finch.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hassan.
Finch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hassan in his tracks.
Hassan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some bone on bone action there as Finch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Hassan throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Finch is looking to counter with head kicks.
Finch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Finch misses with a hook. Hassan ducked under it nicely.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.
Finch defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hassan moves out of range of the strikes.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Finch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hassan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A lazy body kick from Finch
enabling Hassan to counter with a crisp jab.
Hassan connects with a right hand. Finch shakes it off.
Finch walks into a left hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Finch might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Finch swings widly with a right hand
and Hassan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hassan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hassan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Finch moves forwards but Hassan connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Hassan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Hassan throws a lazy body kick
and Finch counters with a nice leg kick.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Finch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hassan can pounce on him.
Finch thuds his right hand into Hassan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hassan tries to score with a low kick but Finch moves his leg out of the way.
Hassan blocks a jab.
Finch lands a nice hook to Hassan's body. Hassan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
Finch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Hassan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Finch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Hassan defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Finch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hassan throws a poor cross that misses
and Finch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hassan.
Hassan misses with a looping right.
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Hassan throws a lazy head kick
and Finch counters with a left and a right... And another left! Hassan is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atticus Finch!
A relieved looking Atticus Finch thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Abduwali Hassan was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym...'.

Event: SYN 970 Kilgore vs. Minaur 3
Date: Mar 24, 2023

#R1#
That kick from King tenderised Finch's leg. Finch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Finch takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Finch tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
Finch lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Finch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finch throws a head kick that misses
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
King scores with a kick to the midsection.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King tries to clinch but Finch moves out of range.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from King. Finch shrugs it off though.
A big right from Finch misses.
King misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Both fighters circling a little - King finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
King ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Finch doesn't seem bothered though.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Finch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by King.
Finch's jab looks to have found its range, popping King under the eye.
King fakes the leg kick and cracks Finch in the body.
Finch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
King tries to clinch but Finch is having none of it.
King digs a good hook to Finch's body.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King scores with a spinning back kick!
Finch misses the jab.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch throws a right hand that misses
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from King.#T2#
King fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Finch is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Finch down.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finch swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King pushes Finch away with a front kick.
Finch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
King throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
And Finch responds with a good body kick, but King manages to step out the way in time.
King throws the kick towards the body but Finch avoids it.
A nice leg kick from King, right into the meat of the thigh.
King scores with a jab. Finch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
King cracks Finch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
King is looking to land body kicks.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King stuns Finch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
King blocks a jab.
Finch scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from Finch misses.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Finch.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
King throws a wild body kick that Finch sees coming a mile off.
King walks into a stiff left hand from Finch.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King swings away with a body shot that misses
and Finch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
King misses the shot to the body.
King thuds his right hand into Finch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King. #CL#
King clinches with his opponent. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch controlling the action here for a moment.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Finch breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
King wants to clinch up but Finch keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finch! But no joy.
King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Finch finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finch throws a lazy uppercut
and King makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and King moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James King dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Finch throws the kick towards the body but King avoids it.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finch can do to turn this around?
King misses with a few strikes there.
James King is winning the standup battle so far.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Finch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Good shot there by King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Finch misses with a left hand
and King counters with a straight right hand.
Finch looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King is looking for a counter combo.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from King. Finch shrugs it off though. #T1#
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
King looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
King slips a straight right by Finch.
King lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by King.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
A big right from Finch misses.
King explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Finch takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Finch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Finch pushes King back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Finch avoids it.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Finch avoids it.#T2#
Finch is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Finch tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Finch looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finch blocks it with crossed arms.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Finch lands an uppercut.
Finch taking a breather.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
King prevents a body shot from Finch.
Finch scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Finch fails to land. #BC2#
Finch breaks from the clinch.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King slips under a jab from Finch.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
King tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
King tries to clinch but Finch is having none of it. #T3#
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Finch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Finch missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finch connects with the punch.
Finch connects with a solid leg kick.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King misses the body punch
and Finch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice jab there from King.
Finch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Finch scrambles back to his feet.
King swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Finch looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
King is looking to wear down Finch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
King lands with a kick to the ribs.
Finch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Finch misses the shot to the body.
King is looking to counter with a body kick.
King checks the leg kick nicely there.
King throwing a counter right hand but Finch manages to avoid it.
King lands a nice looking kick to the body. Finch takes a step back to recover.
King works the jab nicely.
Finch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Finch has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from King.
King is looking to slow Finch down with leg kicks.
Finch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Finch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King tries to clinch but Finch moves away
and Finch counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
King closes the distance and pushes Finch back into the cage.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from King.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Finch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James King dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
King misses with a straight left.
King scores with a crisp jab that stopped Finch in his tracks.
King throws a push kick but Finch slaps the foot to one side.
Finch moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Finch works the jab nicely.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Finch! King is out on his feet! Finch rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - King is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! King is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atticus Finch!
Atticus Finch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 964 Sitsongrit vs. Bardia
Date: Mar 03, 2023

#R1#
Finch throws a poor cross that misses
and Hermann counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Finch is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hermann defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Hermann is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hermann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hermann missing with a left hand there. Finch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hermann scores with a jab to the body.
Hermann walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Finch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A left lands for Finch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hermann lands a nice looking body shot.
Finch moves out of range as Hermann strikes.
Hermann shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
A jab lands there for Finch.
Finch misses with an uppercut
and Hermann counters with a straight right hand.
Finch swings for the body but Hermann moves out of range.
Finch sets himself, and Hermann steps forward looking for the clinch! Finch avoids it this time.
Finch scores with a hook.#ROC#Hermann is rocked!
Finch takes a swing at Hermann's ribcage but misses.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finch lands with a right hand.
Hermann is still on wobbly legs! Can Finch finish him?
Finch has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hermann takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Hermann.
Hermann follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hermann seems to have recovered his senses.
Finch punishes Hermann's body with a nice straight punch.
Finch throws a poor cross that misses
and Hermann counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finch missing with a left hand there. Hermann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hermann thinks about the counter body kick.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermann throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.
Finch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Finch does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hermann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Finch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hermann in his tracks.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hermann counters with a straight right hand.
Finch misses with a right hand
letting Hermann counter with a right hand. #T3#
Finch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hermann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hermann throws a lazy right hand but Finch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finch throws a poor cross that misses
and Hermann counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hermann throws an off balance right hand
and Finch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finch circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hermann to the canvas! Hermann doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Finch keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atticus Finch!
A very excited looking Atticus Finch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 958 Sitsongrit vs. Patriot
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch combination from Finch misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Finch throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moved away.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a leg kick but Finch moves out of range and Jurgensen Sanchez only half commits.
Finch misses with a left hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Finch misses.
Finch misses with a right hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a low kick but Finch moves out of range easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez cracks Finch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
A big left from Finch misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Finch circles away.
Finch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Finch was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Finch throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
An inside leg kick from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Finch staying out of range there.
Finch throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Jurgensen Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez staying out of range there.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
A low kick from Finch is predictable there
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez slips the punch.
Jurgensen Sanchez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Finch misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Jurgensen Sanchez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch swats away the attempt to clinch by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks the body kick.
A big left from Finch misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jurgensen Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a good low kick that Finch was not able to check. #T2#
Finch throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've been told by Jurgensen Sanchez's head coaches at BRAZILIAN TOP TEAM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch avoids the body shot from Jurgensen Sanchez.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finch.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
Jurgensen Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Finch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Finch swings for the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Finch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a right hand
and Finch counters with a leg kick.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Finch tries to move into range but Jurgensen Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Finch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jurgensen Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Finch.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finch's hands.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a shot to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Jurgensen Sanchez.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a leg kick but Finch moves out of range and Jurgensen Sanchez only half commits.
Jurgensen Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Finch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Finch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Finch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Finch keeps the fight on the outside.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jurgensen Sanchez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Finch misses with an uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jurgensen Sanchez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Finch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Finch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Finch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Finch throws a jab when Jurgensen Sanchez was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Jurgensen Sanchez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Finch's head back.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez is just out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves away from the strike by Finch.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a low kick but Finch avoids it.
Finch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Finch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Finch just manages to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finch.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jurgensen Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Jurgensen Sanchez's shoulder, as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to clinch but Finch is having none of it.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jurgensen Sanchez clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Finch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Finch throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range as Finch throws a body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range. #T1#
Finch throws the left hand but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab to the nose.
Jurgensen Sanchez thumps Finch with a low kick.
Finch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Finch throws a body punch but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Finch misses with a left hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick that misses.
Finch misses with an uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a low kick from Finch.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a low kick, looking for Finch's leg but Finch calmly moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Finch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Jurgensen Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Finch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jurgensen Sanchez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Finch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with an outside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a head kick by Finch.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Finch throws an off balance right hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a good low kick that Finch was not able to check.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Finch throws a head kick that misses.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Jurgensen Sanchez's shoulder, as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Good work by Jurgensen Sanchez as he checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Jurgensen Sanchez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Finch should have avoided that one.
Finch needs to keep his hands up - Jurgensen Sanchez had a free shot at his head there.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jurgensen Sanchez!
A big left from Finch misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a body shot.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to slow Finch down with leg kicks. #T3#
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to clinch up but Finch circles away and keeps his distance.
Finch checks a leg kick.
Finch misses with a hook. Jurgensen Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Finch misses
enabling Jurgensen Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Finch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Finch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Finch swings for the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips under a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Finch throws a series of punches but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jurgensen Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finch can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Finch feints a counter leg kick.
A jab from Finch misses.
Finch misses the jab.
Finch moves forwards but Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Finch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finch tries to work over Jurgensen Sanchez's front leg with a kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Finch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Finch swings for the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Finch circles away from the clinch attempt
and Finch counters with a nice uppercut.
Finch defending well as Jurgensen Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jurgensen Sanchez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Jurgensen Sanchez's shoulder, as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Finch throws out a counter right but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jurgensen Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Finch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
A good leg kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Finch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jurgensen Sanchez.#CL#
Finch gets tackled into the cage by Jurgensen Sanchez. Jurgensen Sanchez maintains the clinch.
Finch is looking to break free of the clinch but Jurgensen Sanchez has double underhooks.
Finch misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jurgensen Sanchez obliges.#BC2#
Finch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Finch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Finch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Finch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves away from the strike by Finch.
Finch misses with a hook. Jurgensen Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a shot to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Jurgensen Sanchez misses the target.
Finch feints a counter leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez clobbers Finch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Finch throws a series of punches but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Finchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Finch throws a poor cross that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Finch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Jurgensen Sanchez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Finch misses with a two punch combination.
Finch throws a jab when Jurgensen Sanchez was well out of range.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
Finch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to clinch but Finch is avoiding it.
Finch throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it easily.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Jurgensen Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Jurgensen Sanchez blocks the low kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands the left hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a decent looking hook.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch misses with a body shot.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finch misses with a right hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Finch does it's job there.#T3#
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick but Finch moved away.
Finch misses with a hook
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Finch takes one on the button.
Jurgensen Sanchez cracks Finch with an open hand slap.
Finch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jurgensen Sanchez!
Finch tries a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jurgensen Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finch on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jurgensen Sanchez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Finch misses with a kick to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Finch off balance momentarily.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Finch keeps the fight on the outside.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips a jab from Finch.
Jurgensen Sanchez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Finch fails to land with a series of punches.
Jurgensen Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with an overhand left.
A clash of legs there as Jurgensen Sanchez blocks the low kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez lunges at Finch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Finch's hand.
A low kick from Finch misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands an overhand right.
Finch keeps the fight on the outside.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a low kick from Finch.
Atticus Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jurgensen Sanchez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 950 White vs. Maluga
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Finch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ford doesn't seem phased though.
A cross from Finch lands.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ford moves away.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ford tries to counter with a clinch but Finch shakes him off and moves away.
Finch explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've been informed that Ford has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Finch has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finch on the side of the head.
Jab from Ford.#KD#
Finch lands a big right hand that sends Ford crashing to the mat! Finch stays standing though and waves Ford back to his feet!#ROC#Ford is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Ford out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Atticus Finch!
An out of breath Atticus Finch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 942 Sector vs. Matsuzaka
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crawler half committed to a counter leg kick.
Finch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Crawler slips the punch.
Finch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Crawler moves away and avoids it.
Crawler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finch connects with the punch.
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Finch.
Finch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crawler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crawler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Finch.
Crawler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Crawler looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Finch misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch missing with a left hand there. Crawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Finch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crawler.
Finch misses with a hook
and Crawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crawler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Crawler misses the target.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Finch.
Crawler slips a straight right by Finch.
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finch wants to slow Crawler down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Finch misses.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Crawler moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Crawler misses.
Crawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Crawler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finch connects with a body shot.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Crawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finch lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawler walks into a stiff left hand from Finch.#T2#
Finch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Finch.
Finch misses with a leg kick
and Crawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crawlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crawler walks into a jab.
Crawler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Finch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Crawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finch slips a jab from Crawler.
Crawler lands with a shot to the body.
Finch throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Finch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crawler thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
A left lands for Finch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Finch!
Finch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Finch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawler is just out of range.
Crawler misses with a left hand
and Finch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crawler thinking.
Finch is looking to chop away at Crawler's legs.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finch lands a body shot.
Crawler blocks a head kick by Finch.
Crawler moves away from the strike by Finch.
Crawler missing with a left hand there. Finch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finch moves out of range of the body kick from Crawler.
A nice side step and Finch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Crawler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finch.
Crawler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Crawler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crawler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
It looked like Crawler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good standup being displayed there by Finch as he connects with a hook.
Finch moves forwards but Crawler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Crawler throwing a counter right hand but Finch manages to avoid it.
Crawler moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Finch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crawler scores with a punch to the head.
Finch misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawler.
Crawler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Finch is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Crawler had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Crawler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finch.
Crawler misses the shot to the body.
Crawler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Finch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Finch. Beautiful body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Crawler might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Crawler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finch.
Crawler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Finch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crawler counters with a left to the body.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch throws an off balance right hand
and Crawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crawler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crawler slips a jab from Finch.
Crawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Finch throws a leg kick but Crawler moved away.
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crawler counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawler throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Crawler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Crawler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Finch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick lands for Finch.
Finch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Finch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finch scores with a leg kick.
Crawler ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
It looked like Crawler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crawler throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Crawler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Finch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick from Finch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Atticus Finch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Finch misses with a body punch
enabling Crawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Finch moves out of range of the body kick.
Crawler looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Finch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Crawler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Finch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Finch throws a head kick that misses
and Finch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finch scores with a jab. Crawler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Crawler throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Crawler sizes up Finch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Finch slips a jab from Crawler.
Finch punishes Crawler's body with a nice straight punch.
Finch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Crawler's shoulder, as Crawler tries to avoid the shot.
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Crawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Crawler loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
Crawler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Finch connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Crawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crawler throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Crawler misses with a hook.
Crawler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Crawler moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Crawler misses the target.
Finch is looking to land body kicks.
Crawler throwing a counter right hand but Finch manages to avoid it.
Finch lands with an uppercut that bounces Crawler off the cage and back into range.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Finch dodges the punch combination from Crawler.
Finch lands a jab to the head.
Crawler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Finch misses with the combination.
Finch misses with a jab to the body
and Crawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Crawler throws a solid leg kick but Finch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crawler.
Finch takes one to the chin there.
Crawler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finch with a nice cross.
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!
Crawler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crawler has time to react.
Finch lands a glancing blow to the side of Crawler's head.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Crawler's head but Crawler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Crawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crawler moves away from the strike by Finch.
Crawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crawler cracks Finch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Atticus Finch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Finch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crawler circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Crawler misses the target.
Crawler misses with a straight right.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Crawler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Crawler slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Crawler misses the target.
Crawler misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finch! But no joy.
Crawler ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch combination from Finch misses.
Finch thuds a left hand into Crawler's body.
Finch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crawler.
Crawler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Crawler.
Finch thumps Crawler with a low kick.
A jab from Finch misses.
Finch throws a jab when Crawler was well out of range.
Crawler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Finch motions for Crawler to come forward. Finch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crawler slips a straight right by Finch.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch throws a hook but Crawler avoids it easily.
Finch slips under a jab from Crawler.
Finch lands a two punch combo.
A good leg kick by Finch.
Finch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Finch connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Crawler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crawler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crawler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch throws out a loose jab but Crawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Finch lands a right hook to the body.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Crawler's head but Crawler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch fails to land with a series of punches.
Crawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawler.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crawler checks a leg kick.
Finch dips to his left and cracks Crawler with an uppercut!
Crawler misses the jab.
Crawler misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Finch.
Crawler blocks a jab.#T3#
Crawler throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Crawler checks a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Finch.
Finch misses with a right hand
enabling Crawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick
and Crawler counters with an inside leg kick.
Finch misses with a wild combination.
Crawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crawler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Finch thuds a left hand into Crawler's body.
Crawler walks into a jab.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Crawler moved out of range nicely.
Crawler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Crawler looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Crawler with the inside leg kick.
Night Crawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch throws an off balance right hand
and Crawler counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Finch misses with a left hand
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Crawler walks into a stiff left hand from Finch.
Finch misses with a body punch
and Crawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finch connects with a solid leg kick.
Crawler misses with a straight left.
Crawler scores with a jab.
Crawler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finch moves forwards but Crawler connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#Finch is rocked!
Crawler walks into a straight right hand from Finch.
Finch is still on wobbly legs! Can Crawler finish him?
Finch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Finch seems to have recovered his senses.
Crawler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.
Crawler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Atticus Finch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Crawler moves out of range easily.
Crawler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A good leg kick by Finch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atticus Finch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Finch 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atticus Finch!
Atticus Finch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 937 Randleman vs. Torsten
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Finch has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Finch throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
King finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
King misses with the body kick
letting Finch counter with a right hand.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
King misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finch! But no joy.
A big right from Finch misses.
Finch clobbers King with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
King throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Finch lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Finch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Finch misses.
An inside leg kick from King misses.
A cross from Finch lands.
Finch is looking to score with low kicks.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finch! But no joy.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Finch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
King shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Finch tries to land a leg kick but King saw it coming and moves away.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King moves out of range as Finch strikes.
King throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
A head kick misses from King.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
Finch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King throws a solid leg kick but Finch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at King.
Finch flicks out a counter leg kick but King steps away.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Finch avoids a kick to the body.
Finch was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch lands a slapping body shot.
Finch throws a series of strikes that have King backpedaling.
Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from King lands.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King. #CL#
King instigates a clinch. #T2#
King with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
King lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Finch trying to stall but King improves his position.
Finch managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Finch displaying some good clinch control by pressing King up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Finch stalling in the clinch but King improves position.
King lands a right hand.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Finch is blocking nicely.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Finch's face.
Finch throws an elbow but it misses.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Finch breaks the clinch.
Finch throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King misses with a body kick.
Finch connects with a jab.
King looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Finch throws a low kick but King avoids it.#T3#
Finch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King dodges the punch combination from Finch.
King tries to clinch but Finch is having none of it.
A head kick misses from King.
King throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King wants to clinch up but Finch keeps it at a distance.
King checks the leg kick nicely there.
King darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch throws a poor cross that misses
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
King avoids the body shot from Finch. #T4#
Finch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
Finch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch blocks a head kick by King.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
Finch looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finch.
King throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finch.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
King moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Finch's face.
Finch tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finchs head.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Finch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King blocks a body shot from Finch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that James King will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Finch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Finch.
Finch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
Finch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from King.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from King.
Finch looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atticus Finch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Finch digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
Finch misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King moves away from the strike by Finch.
King takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Finch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Finch scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Finch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from King.
Finch throws a quick head kick that skims the top of King's head.
Finch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
King throws a right hand that Finch ducks under and follows up with a left that Finch also avoids with ease.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
King connects with a high kick.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Finch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finch.
Finch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finch misses with a looping right.
Finch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Finch in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Finch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Finch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Finch throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Finch throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
King throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Finch misses with a straight right.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from King.
King tries to land a front kick but Finch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
King throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.
Finch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finch scores with a nice right hand.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch tries to score with a low kick but King moves his leg out of the way.
A left lands for King.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch flicks out a counter leg kick but King steps away.
Finch misses with a right hand
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finch throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Finch looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Finch is looking to score with low kicks.
King scores with a punch to the head.
King checks a leg kick.
Finch looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
Finch slips under a jab from King.
Finch replies with a solid counter kick to the body but King blocks it well.
Finch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King slips under a jab from Finch.
King takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King misses with a low kick.
Finch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
King misses with a low kick.
Finch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
King connects with a high kick.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King avoids the body shot from Finch. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King lands a jab to the head.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
A swing and a miss from King.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finch.
Finch throws a counter combo.
Finch moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finch! But no joy.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch slips a jab from King.
King keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Finch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Finch.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King is looking to slow Finch down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Finch blocks a head kick by King.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finch lets loose with a powerful body kick. King will feel that in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Atticus Finch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
King throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab lands there for Finch.
Finch throws a hook but King blocks it.
A nice combination there by Finch.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
King wants to clinch up but Finch keeps it at a distance.
King misses the shot to the body.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Finch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Finch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King connects with a body shot.
Finch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Finch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
King slips under a jab from Finch.
Finch misses with a hook #CL#
and King counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by King.
James King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Finch is looking to control King's arms but King gets an underhook and turns him. Now Finch has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Finch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
King misses with a head kick.
King throws a low kick but Finch avoids it.
Finch misses with the combination.
King misses with a looping right.
King scores with a punch to the head.
King tries to clinch up but Finch circles away and keeps his distance.
King tries to clinch up but Finch circles away and keeps his distance.
Finch follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
King ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Good exchange - Finch coming out on top.
Finch connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch scores with a hook.
King misses with a body kick.
Finch throws a fast counter high kick but King manages to duck under it in time.
Finch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Finch misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by King. #CL#
King rushes Finch and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Finch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Finch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Finch tries to land a leg kick but King saw it coming and moves away.
King throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
King swinging wildly here.
Finch avoids the head kick by King.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch throws a quick inside leg kick.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King misses with a low kick as Finch jumps back.
Finch's corner calls for a 1-2. Finch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Finch throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finch throws a front kick aimed at King's knee but King avoids it well.
Finch moves out of range of the body kick from King. #T3#
Jab by Finch.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Finch blocks a jab.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
King finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
King jabs Finch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Finch swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King. #BC2#
Finch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch walks into a stiff left hand from King.#T4#
Finch feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finch throws a lazy uppercut
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King tries to clinch up.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick lands for King.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Finch misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Finch looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King half committed to a counter leg kick.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King misses the shot to the body.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Finch pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Finch settles back down.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Finch circles away.
A little jabbing left from Finch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Atticus Finch.
I think Finch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for James King!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Atticus Finch!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for James King!

James King wins by split decision!
After the big win, James King made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HELLBENT and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SYN 935 Randleman vs. Dionisy
Date: Oct 26, 2022

#R1#
Finch misses with a right hand
and Bulb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulb moves away.
Bulb misses the body punch
and Finch counters with a nice body kick.
Finch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Finch looks to land a combination. Bulb sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Finch misses the jab.
Finch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bulb throws a lazy uppercut
letting Finch counter with a right hand.
Finch connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finch throws a leg kick that misses.
Bulb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bulb to score with a decent uppercut.
Bulb lands a head shot.
Finch lands a jab to Bulb's midsection.
A left lands for Bulb.
Finch takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T1#
Finch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Finch throws a hook but Bulb avoids it easily.
Bulb tests Finch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice cross by Finch.
Bulb cracks a nice hook into Finch's ribs.
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
Bulb swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
Bulb jabs Finch right on the nose. Finch blinks but takes it well.
Finch moves out of range of the body kick.
Finch catches Bulb with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bulb connects with a body shot that sends Finch's belly button to the back.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bulb.
Bulb scores with a leg kick.
Finch avoids the body shot from Bulb.
Finch throwing a counter right hand but Bulb manages to avoid it.
Finch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Bulb is rocked!
Bulb connects with a leg kick.
Bulb is still on wobbly legs! Can Finch finish him?
Finch throws a hook to the side of Bulb's head but Bulb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bulb seems to have recovered his senses.
Finch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bulb.
Bulb throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Finch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bulbs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Finch lands a head shot.
A jab from Bulb misses.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Bulb.
Bulb misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Bulb throws a wild body kick that Finch sees coming a mile off.
Bulb moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #KD#
Finch lands a big right hand that sends Bulb crashing to the mat! Finch stays standing though and waves Bulb back to his feet!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Finch.
Finch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finch throws an uppercut from hell that sends Bulb clean off his feet! He's out cold! Finch stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Atticus Finch!
Atticus Finch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 929 Payer vs. Perkele
Date: Sep 21, 2022

#R1#
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Ford throws a right hand that misses
and Finch counters with a leg kick.
Finch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ed Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford throws a leg kick but Finch checks it.
Ford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ford has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Ford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Ford cracks Finch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Finch moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ford misses with a hook.
Ford misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford scores with a punch to the head.
Finch throws a low kick but Ford moves out of range easily.
A big right from Ford misses.
A jab from Ford does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Finch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ford misses with a looping right.
Ford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Finch doesn't seem bothered though.
Ford cracks Finch with an open hand slap.
Ford lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Finch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ford connects with a high kick.
Ford ducks right into an uppercut from Finch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Ford clinches up with Finch and pushes him back against the cage.
Finch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Finch misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ford. #T2#
Ford misses with a punch on the inside.
Ford lands a knee to the body.
Ford missing with knees to the body.
Finch throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Finch fails to land.
Finch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finch fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Ford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Ford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Finch cracks Ford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Finch gets tackled into the cage by Ford. Ford maintains the clinch.
Finch misses with some punches.
Ford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finch blocks it with crossed arms.
Finch pushes off an throws an elbow but Ford leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Finch. #BC2#
Finch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
A lazy left from Ford finds it's target.
Ford scores with a leg kick.
Finch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finch throws a poor cross that misses
and Ford counters with a nice body shot.
Ford misses with a body kick.
Finch sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ford slips under a jab.
Ford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Finch. Finch obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ford.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ford.
Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch lands a body shot. #T4#
Ford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ford scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Ford lands a head shot.
Finch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Finch finds it's way through Ford's defenses.
Finch connects with a right that clearly hurt Ford. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Finch proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Ford collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atticus Finch!
Our winner, Atticus Finch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 924 Maluga vs CDB
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1##CL#
Picklesbly clinches.
Picklesbly presses Finch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Picklesbly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Picklesbly swings wildly with an uppercut but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picklesbly misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Finch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Picklesbly.
A solid leg kick lands there for Finch.
Finch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Picklesbly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Picklesbly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Picklesbly takes a kick to the side of the head.
Picklesbly slips a jab from Finch.#CL#
Picklesbly clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Picklesbly.
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!
Picklesbly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Finch working hard to break the clinch.
Picklesbly lands a damaging elbow.
Picklesbly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Picklesbly blocks a body shot from Finch.
Picklesbly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Picklesbly lands a left hand.
Finch wants to break free but Picklesbly has control. #T1#
Picklesbly stalling the fight.
Finch will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Picklesbly up against the cage.#BC2#
Finch breaks from the clinch.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Picklesbly's head but Picklesbly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch connects with a nice looking jab.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Picklesbly's head but Picklesbly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Picklesbly tries to clinch there but Finch circles away.
Picklesbly moves out of range of the leg kick from Finch.
A bone on bone clash there as Picklesbly blocks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Picklesbly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Picklesbly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Picklesbly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Finch has time to react.
Picklesbly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Picklesbly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finch flicks out a counter leg kick but Picklesbly steps away.#T2#
Finch throws out a leg kick but Picklesbly moves out of range and Finch only half commits.
Finch moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Good exchange - Picklesbly coming out on top.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Picklesbly moves away and avoids it.
Picklesbly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Finch can pounce on him.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Picklesbly scores with a punch to the head.
Finch misses with a wild combination.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Picklesbly's shoulder, as Picklesbly tries to avoid the shot.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Picklesbly.
Finch throws a hook but Picklesbly avoids it easily.
Picklesbly stalks Finch and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Finch's face. Finch staggers backwards, shaken.
Finch takes one to the chin there.
A clash of legs there as Picklesbly blocks the low kick.
Picklesbly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Finch lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Picklesbly has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Picklesbly and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Finch avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Finch throws out a loose jab but Picklesbly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picklesbly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Finch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Picklesbly somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Picklesbly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Picklesbly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picklesbly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finch throws an off balance right hand
and Picklesbly counters with a nice uppercut.
Picklesbly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finch.
Finch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finch throws a hook but Picklesbly avoids it easily.
A big left from Finch misses.
Picklesbly is looking to clinch but Finch is avoiding it. #CL#
Picklesbly moves into range and clinches up with Finch.
Picklesbly cracks Finch with a nice body shot.
Picklesbly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Finch taking a breather.
Picklesbly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Finch's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch is trying to break the clinch but Picklesbly is controlling him.
Finch takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Finch is trying to break the clinch but Picklesbly has him pressed against the cage.
Picklesbly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Picklesbly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Picklesbly.
Still in the clinch, Finch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Picklesbly scores with a shot to the side of Finch's head.
Picklesbly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Finch working aggressively here.
Finch stalling the fight.
Picklesbly cracks Finch with a nice body shot.
Picklesbly stalling in the clinch but Finch improves position.
Picklesbly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finch backwards.
Picklesbly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Picklesbly misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Picklesbly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Picklesbly leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Picklesbly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finch's efforts to push away.
Picklesbly misses with an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Adrian Picklesbly will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Picklesbly cracks Finch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Picklesbly moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Picklesbly darts in and clinches Finch up against the cage.
Picklesbly lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Finch breaks from the clinch.
Picklesbly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Finch throws a jab when Picklesbly was well out of range.
Picklesbly darts in looking for a takedown but Finch gets double underhooks and turns Picklesbly into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picklesbly.
Picklesbly has Finch pressed against the cage, preventing Finch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Finch swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Finch breaks from the clinch.
Picklesbly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch misses with a body kick.
Picklesbly was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Picklesbly lands a nice looking body shot.
Atticus Finch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Picklesbly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picklesbly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Picklesbly throws a good cross that connects.
Finch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Picklesbly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Picklesbly lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Picklesbly has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Picklesbly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Finch. Finch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Picklesbly.
Picklesbly avoids the head kick by Finch.
Finch moves forwards but Picklesbly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Finch throws a right hand that misses
and Picklesbly counters with a left and a right that stings Finch.
Finch scores with a nice strike.
Picklesbly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finch. That did some damage!
A jab from Finch misses.
Picklesbly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picklesbly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Picklesbly cracks Finch with an open hand slap.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Picklesbly tries to clinch up.
Atticus Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Picklesbly throws a nice looking combination but Finch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice combination there by Picklesbly.
Picklesbly blocks a low kick nicely.
Picklesbly appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Picklesbly throws a nice looking combination but Finch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finch! But no joy.#T2#
Picklesbly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finch.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Picklesbly checks a leg kick.
Picklesbly catches Finch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Picklesbly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Finchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Finch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Picklesbly.
Nice shot lands for Picklesbly.
A jab from Finch misses.
Picklesbly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Finch. Finch obviously looking to wear him down.
Picklesbly throws a right hand that Finch ducks under and follows up with a left that Finch also avoids with ease.
Finch follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Picklesbly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Finch. Finch obviously looking to wear him down.
Picklesbly misses with a double jab.
Picklesbly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finch's waist but Finch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Picklesbly off to one side.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Picklesbly throws a right hand that Finch ducks under and follows up with a left that Finch also avoids with ease.
Finch throws a right hand that Picklesbly ducks under and follows up with a left that Picklesbly also avoids with ease.
Finch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Picklesbly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Picklesbly misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Finch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Picklesbly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Picklesbly scores with a nice head shot.
Picklesbly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Picklesbly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finch.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Picklesbly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Picklesbly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Picklesbly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finch's waist but Finch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Picklesbly off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Picklesbly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finch cracks Picklesbly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Picklesbly attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Picklesbly moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Finch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Picklesbly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Picklesbly throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Finch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Picklesbly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picklesbly throws a lazy right hand but Finch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finch scores with a nice strike.
Finch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Finch takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Finch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Picklesbly avoids the body shot from Finch.
Finch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Picklesbly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Picklesbly went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Finch misses the jab.
Picklesbly appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Finch throws a leg kick but Picklesbly sees it coming and moves out of range.
Picklesbly shoots in but Finch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Picklesbly ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Picklesbly gets a clinch.
Picklesbly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Picklesbly tries to pull guard but Finch holds him up against the cage and eventually Picklesbly drops back down to his feet.
Picklesbly is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Finch to keep the fight standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch throws a head punch that misses.
Picklesbly jumps guard but Finch stands there with Picklesbly around his waist. Picklesbly gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Finch is stalling here.
Picklesbly swings wildly with an uppercut but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Picklesbly dominated that second round.
That's time! Picklesbly'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##CL#
Picklesbly moves into range and clinches up with Finch.
Adrian Picklesbly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Finch is looking to break free of the clinch but Picklesbly has double underhooks.
Picklesbly lands a nice elbow.
Finch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Picklesbly tries a body shot but Finch blocks it.
Finch throws an elbow but it misses.
Finch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Picklesbly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Picklesbly swings wildly with an uppercut but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finch misses with a punch to the body.
Finch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Finch blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Finch taking a breather.
Picklesbly digs a right hand underneath Finch's ribcage. Finch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Finch scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Picklesbly tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Finch just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Picklesbly fails to land.
Picklesbly lands an uppercut.
Picklesbly misses with an elbow over the top.
Finch working aggressively here.
Finch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Picklesbly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Picklesbly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Finch has Picklesbly pressed against the cage.
Finch is trying to break the clinch but Picklesbly is controlling him.
Finch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Picklesbly.
Finch swings wildly with an uppercut but Picklesbly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picklesbly can't find room to land a body shot as Finch controls the action.
Finch lands a body shot.
Picklesbly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finchs head.
Picklesbly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Picklesbly working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Picklesbly fails to land.
Finch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Picklesbly is keeping busy.
Finch is trying to push Picklesbly away but Picklesbly has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Picklesbly lands an uppercut.
Finch stalling against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Finch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Picklesbly with a jab.
Picklesbly lands a head shot.
Picklesbly misses the jab.
Picklesbly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Finch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Picklesbly lands a head shot.
Picklesbly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Picklesbly does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Finch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Finch takes one to the chin there.
Finch throws a wild body kick that Picklesbly sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Finch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A cross from Finch lands.
Finch connects with a jab.
Finch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Picklesbly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Finch has time to react.
Picklesbly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Picklesbly scores with a nice strike.
Picklesbly walks into a jab.
A big left from Finch misses.
Picklesbly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Picklesbly throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Picklesbly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Picklesbly misses with the combination.
Finch keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picklesbly looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Picklesbly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Finch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Picklesbly finds it's way round the side to connect with Finch's head. #T4#
Picklesbly lands the left hand.#CL#
Picklesbly closes the distance and clinches.
Finch blocks a body shot from Picklesbly.
Finch working hard to break the clinch.
Picklesbly tries to work over Finch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Finch breaks from the clinch.
Picklesbly takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
Picklesbly throws a one two combo. #CL#
Picklesbly rushes Finch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Picklesbly jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Finch walks away with a smile on his face. Picklesbly gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Finch tries to score with a low kick but Picklesbly moves his leg out of the way.
Picklesbly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Jab from Picklesbly.
No joy there for Picklesbly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Atticus Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Finch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Picklesbly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Picklesbly, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Picklesbly!
A very excited looking Adrian Picklesbly made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 916 Randleman vs. Krylov 3
Date: Jul 20, 2022

#R1#
Bin Sari misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Bin Sari has closed the distance and engaged Finch in a clinch.
Finch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bin Sari backwards. #BC2#
Finch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bin Sari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bin Sari checks a leg kick.
Finch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Bin Sari closes the distance and pushes Finch back into the cage.
Bin Sari misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finch.
Bin Sari fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Bin Sari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bin Sari is looking to clinch but Finch is avoiding it.
Finch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Finch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Finch misses with a series of wild punches.
Bin Sari moves out of range as Finch strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bin Sari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Finch throws a low kick, looking for Bin Sari's leg but Bin Sari calmly moves out of range.
Bin Sari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bin Sari tries to clinch but Finch moves away
letting Finch counter with a right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A good leg kick by Bin Sari. #T1#
That kick from Finch tenderised Bin Sari's leg. Bin Sari is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bin Sari looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bin Sari throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bin Sari moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Bin Sari saw that one coming.
Bin Sari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Bin Sari walks into a stiff left hand from Finch.
Finch lands a right hook to the body.
Finch connects with a looping right hand.
Bin Sari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finch connects with a solid leg kick.
Finch swings widly with a right hand
and Bin Sari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bin Sari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch throws a right and a left that Bin Sari avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bin Sari lands with a right hand.
Bin Sari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Bin Sari lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Finch circles away quickly and effectively.
Bin Sari throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Bin Sari checks a leg kick. #T2#
Finch tries to bum rush Bin Sari with a series of wild strikes but Bin Sari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bin Sari tries a head kick but it misses.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bin Sari tries to clinch up but Finch circles away and keeps his distance.
Bin Sari wants to clinch.
Bin Sari connects with a single shot there.
Bin Sari takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bin Sari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Finch counters with a low kick, right behind Bin Sari 's knee.
Finch scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bin Sari. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Finch walks into a straight right hand from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finch on the side of the head.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bin Sari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bin Sari fires out a quick counter leg kick but Finch just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Bin Sari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch tried to score with a low kick but Bin Sari checks it.
Bin Sari staying out of range there.
A big left from Bin Sari misses.
Finch throws a low kick but Bin Sari moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bin Sari misses the target.
Bin Sari lands with a right hand.
Bin Sari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finch moves away from the strike by Bin Sari.
Bin Sari misses with a body shot.
Finch staying out of range there.
Bin Sari moves in looking to clinch but Finch pushes him off.
Good work by Finch as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Bin Sari has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bin Sari lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Bin Sari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bin Sari ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bin Sari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finch.
Finch lunges at Bin Sari with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bin Sari's hand.
Finch is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bin Sari had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Finch misses with a hook.
Bin Sari lands with a right hand.
Bin Sari throws a big shot that misses.
Bin Sari lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
Finch swings for the body but Bin Sari moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bin Sari misses its target.
Finch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Finch. Beautiful body shot.
Finch thumps Bin Sari with a low kick.
Finch takes one to the chin there.
Bin Sari misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bin Sari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
It looked like Bin Sari wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bin Sari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bin Sari is looking to clinch but Finch is avoiding it.
Bin Sari defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Finch misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Atticus Finch will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bin Sari. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bin Sari's corner calls for a 1-2. Bin Sari obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Finch throws a low kick, looking for Bin Sari's leg but Bin Sari calmly moves out of range.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Bin Sari moved out of range nicely.
Bin Sari slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Finch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bin Sari defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Finch moves away from the strike by Bin Sari.
Bin Sari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bin Sari scores with a jab to the jaw.
Finch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Finch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Finch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bin Sari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Bin Sari has Finch up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Finch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bin Sari misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Finch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bin Sari with a body shot.
Finch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bin Sari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch misses with a looping left.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Bin Sari tries to clinch up but Finch circles away and keeps his distance.
Bin Sari shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Finch eats them both and turns towards Bin Sari to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A jab from Bin Sari misses.
Finch throws a leg kick which misses Bin Sari's front leg but catches the back leg as Bin Sari tries to avoid it.
Finch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bin Sari is looking to slow Finch down with leg kicks.
Finch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bin Sari throws out the jab.
Bin Sari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch scores with a punch to the head.
Bin Sari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch tries a quick counter leg kick but Bin Sari is wise to it.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Bin Sari slips the punch.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Bin Sari moved out of range.
Bin Sari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bin Sari. Bin Sari obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bin Sari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Finch looks to land a body kick but Bin Sari moved away.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Bin Sari doesn't manage to clinch there - Finch circles away.
Bin Sari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bin Sari blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Bin Sari wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bin Sari.
Bin Sari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Bin Sari slips the punch.
Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bin Sari.
Finch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body punch from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari misses with a looping right.
Finch lands with a straight right. Bin Sari didn't see that one coming.
Bin Sari just misses with a punch to the body.
Finch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bin Sari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Bin Sari throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Bin Sari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bin Sari is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bin Sari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Finch cracks a nice hook into Bin Sari's ribs.
Bin Sari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finch.
A little jabbing left from Finch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bin Sari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Finch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bin Sari catches Finch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Finch throws a body punch but Bin Sari moves out of range.
Bin Sari moves out of range of the strikes.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Finch in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Finch moves out of range as Bin Sari throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finch! But no joy.
Bin Sari looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Finch throws a jab when Bin Sari was well out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Finch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bin Sari misses with some punches. #BC2#
Finch breaks from the clinch.
Bin Sari misses with an uppercut.
Bin Sari tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finch is able to avoid easily.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Finch blocks a head kick by Bin Sari.
Bin Sari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bin Sari misses the shot to the body. #T4##CL#
Bin Sari moves into the clinch.
Finch stalls.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bin Sari has a couple of punches blocked by Finch. #BC2#
Finch breaks from the clinch.
Bin Sari cracks Finch with an open hand slap.
Bin Sari fails to land with a series of punches.
Finch throws a leg kick
and Bin Sari counters with a head kick.
Finch lands a lovely overhand right.
Aishah Bin Sari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bin Sari ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch misses with a looping right.
It looked like Bin Sari wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bin Sari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bin Sari avoids the body shot from Finch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Finch. That's going to slow Bin Sari down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bin Sari slips under a jab from Finch.
Finch misses with a two punch combination.
An inside leg kick from Finch misses.
Bin Sari swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bin Sari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bin Sari moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aishah Bin Sari will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Finch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bin Sari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Finch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Bin Sari throws a leg kick which misses Finch's front leg but catches the back leg as Finch tries to avoid it.
Finch throws a head kick but Bin Sari moves out of range.
Bin Sari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Finch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Finch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bin Sari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot by Finch.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Bin Sari.
Bin Sari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bin Sari throws a lazy body kick
and Finch counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch throws out a loose jab but Bin Sari uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Finch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Some bone on bone action there as Bin Sari checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bin Sari tries to work over Finch's front leg with a kick but Finch checks it.
Finch misses with a body shot.
A big right from Bin Sari misses.
Finch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Finch avoids a kick to the body.
Bin Sari turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bin Sari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bin Sari.
Bin Sari throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Bin Sari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bin Sari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Nice uppercut lands for Finch. That snapped Bin Sari's head back.
Finch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Finch throws a hook but Bin Sari avoids it easily.
Finch misses the jab.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Bin Sari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Atticus Finch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bin Sari misses with a kick to the body
and Finch counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bin Sari sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Bin Sari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bin Sari.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bin Sari.
Bin Sari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bin Sari throws a head kick that misses.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bin Sari gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bin Sari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finch's sensitive parts.
Finch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bin Sari blocks a low kick nicely.
Finch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab by Bin Sari.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch misses with a hook
and Bin Sari counters with a nice uppercut.
Bin Sari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bin Sari looks to land a combination but Finch avoids it well.
Finch lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Bin Sari scores with a punch to the head.
Bin Sari lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bin Sari misses with a looping left.
Finch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finch takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Bin Sari.
A swing and a miss from Bin Sari.
Finch misses with a hook to the body
and Bin Sari counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
Bin Sari swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bin Sari takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Bin Sari moved out of range.
Bin Sari slips under a jab.
Finch misses the jab.
Bin Sari throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Bin Sari closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bin Sari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finch. #T4#
Finch can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finch.
Bin Sari lands with a left to the head.
Bin Sari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bin Sari prevents a body shot from Finch.
Bin Sari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finch's elbow.
Bin Sari lands a body punch.
Bin Sari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bin Sari lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Finch fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Finch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finch avoids the body shot from Bin Sari.
Finch misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Bin Sari gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bin Sari lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bin Sari lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Finch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bin Sari.
Finch slips a straight right by Bin Sari.
Finch throws a leg kick but Bin Sari moved away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aishah Bin Sari showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bin Sari has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aishah Bin Sari!
After winning the bout, Aishah Bin Sari thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 911 Never Forget
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Finch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dadasov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dadasov scrambles back to his feet.
Dadasov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Dadasov drives through and clinches with Finch against the cage.
Finch pushes Dadasov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finch avoiding damage.
Finch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dadasov's elbow.
Finch tries to work over Dadasov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Dadasov.
A short right from Finch on the inside.
Dadasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finch looking to throw knees to the head but Dadasov is blocking nicely.
Dadasov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Finch.
Dadasov digs a right hand into Finch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finch's gas tank.
Finch has a couple of punches blocked by Dadasov. #BC#
Finch manages to break the clinch.
Finch misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Finch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Finch backs off Dadasov throws a huge counter combo but Finch manages to avoid it all.
Finch scores with a hook.
Dadasov tries to clinch there but Finch circles away.
Dadasov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Finch is out of range and Dadasov settles back down.
Finch misses the jab.
Dadasov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dadasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dadasov lands a head shot.
Dadasov misses with a hook.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Finch defends it well.
Finch throws a shot to the body.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Dadasov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dadasov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dadasov walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Dadasov drives through and clinches with Finch against the cage.
Dadasov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finch or not.
Dadasov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dadasov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Finch.
Finch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dadasov's efforts to push away.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dadasov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finch trying to control the position but instead, Dadasov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Finch into the cage.
A short right from Dadasov on the inside.
Dadasov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finch backwards.
Finch tries to land a knee to the head but Dadasov blocks with his arms.
Dadasov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dadasov misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov blocks a body shot from Finch. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finch.
Dadasov tries a body shot but Finch blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Dadasov.
Dadasov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Finch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Finch looking to throw knees to the head but Dadasov is blocking nicely.
Dadasov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Finch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Finch.
A short right from Dadasov.
Finch prevents a body shot from Dadasov.
A nice left hand lands by Finch. #BC2#
Dadasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov moves away from the strike by Finch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dadasov looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Dadasov wants to clinch
and Finch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Finch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Finch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Renat Dadasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch scores with a jab. Dadasov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Finch misses with a wild combination.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dadasov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Finch back to the cage. Dadasov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dadasov looks to land a combination but Finch avoids it well. #CL2#
Dadasov closes the distance and pushes Finch back into the cage.
Finch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dadasov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Dadasov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Finch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Finch tries to keep at a distance but Dadasov has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Atticus Finch will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Finch scores with a jab. Dadasov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Finch looks to land a body kick but Dadasov moved away.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Dadasov defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Finch scores with a decent looking hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Finch lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dadasov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dadasov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dadasov misses with a combination
and Finch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch checks a low kick from Dadasov.
Finch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dadasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch scores with a nice head shot.
Dadasov missing with a left hand there. Finch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atticus Finch is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Dadasov ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Dadasov throws a series of strikes that have Finch backpedaling.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dadasov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dadasov throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch misses with a hook. Dadasov ducked under it nicely.
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Finch defends it well.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dadasov connects with the punch.
That kick from Finch tenderised Dadasov's leg. Dadasov is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Dadasov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.
Dadasov tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Dadasov closes the distance and clinches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dadasov's elbow.
Finch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dadasov is trying to push Finch away but Finch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dadasov tries to work over Finch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dadasov as Finch tries to tie him up.
Dadasov digs a right hand underneath Finch's ribcage. Finch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Finch swings wildly with an uppercut but Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finch misses with the head strike.
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
Dadasov prevents a body shot from Finch.
Dadasov prevents a body shot from Finch.
A nice left hand lands by Dadasov.
Finch throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Finch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Dadasov is looking to clinch.
Finch blocks a head kick by Dadasov.
Finch throwing a counter right hand but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
Finch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dadasov.
Dadasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dadasov staying out of range there.
Finch is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Dadasov throws a nice looking combination but Finch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Finch connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Dadasov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Dadasov.
A big right from Finch misses.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Dadasov throws a combination that misses
and Finch counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Dadasov has closed the distance and engaged Finch in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dadasov blocks an uppercut.
Dadasov gets through Finch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dadasov lands a hook that snaps the head of Finch backwards.
Finch misses with a knee to the head.
Dadasov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dadasov keeps control of Finch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Finch tries a knee to the head but Dadasov blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Finch.
Dadasov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Finch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Finch stalling against the cage.
Dadasov blocking some punches.
Finch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dadasov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dadasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finch's elbow.
Dadasov tries to break the clinch but Finch is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Atticus Finch will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dadasov throws a series of strikes that have Finch backpedaling.
Dadasov throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
Finch blocks a head kick by Dadasov.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Renat Dadasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Finch misses with a hook. Dadasov ducked under it nicely.
Dadasov throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
Finch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Finch misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dadasov connects with a body shot.
Finch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dadasov moves to clinch but Finch breaks away
and Finch counters with a series of strikes. Dadasov will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Dadasov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good exchange - Finch coming out on top.
Dadasov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dadasov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice jab there from Finch. #ROC#Dadasov is rocked!
Dadasov tries to clinch but Finch is having none of it. #CL2#
Dadasov clinches up with Finch and pushes him back against the cage.
Dadasov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dadasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Finch controls his hands.
Finch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dadasov has him pressed against the cage.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short uppercut from Finch. #T2#
Finch lands a shoulder strike.
Finch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Finch breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Dadasov drives through and clinches with Finch against the cage.
Dadasov misses with a punch on the inside.
Finch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Finch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finch looking to throw knees to the head but Dadasov is blocking nicely.
Finch tries to stall but Dadasov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dadasov can't find room to land a body shot as Finch controls the action.
Finch takes a shot to the head.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Finch avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage.
Finch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Finch.
Dadasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finch's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dadasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dadasov lands a left hand.
Dadasov scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3##BC#
Finch manages to break the clinch.
Dadasov checks a leg kick.
Dadasov lands a head kick!
Finch lunges at Dadasov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dadasov's hand.
Dadasov moves away from the strike by Finch.
Dadasov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Dadasov wants to clinch.
Dadasov tries to bum rush Finch with a series of wild strikes but Finch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Finch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Finch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dadasov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Finch rather than just go for the knockout.
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!
Dadasov misses with a wild combination.
Dadasov tries to clinch but Finch moves out of range.
Finch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
Dadasov wants to clinch up but Finch keeps it at a distance.
Finch throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Renat Dadasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finch misses with a straight right.
Dadasov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Atticus Finch.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Finch, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Atticus Finch!
Our winner, Atticus Finch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 903 Gustafsson vs. Sonni
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
Bulb slips a jab from Finch.
A low kick lands for Bulb.
Bulb throws a head kick that misses.
Finch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Bulb.
Bulb with a nice calf kick.
Finch moves out of range as Bulb strikes.
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bulb counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bulb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bulb, as that shot connected.
Bulb loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Bulb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bulb fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Finch on the side of the head.#T1#
Bulb dips to his left and cracks Finch with an uppercut!
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulb moves away.
Finch throws a body punch but Bulb moves out of range.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Bulb's shoulder, as Bulb tries to avoid the shot.
Finch avoids the body shot from Bulb.
A low kick lands for Bulb.
Finch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bulb.
Bulb slips under a jab.
Bulb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bulb throws a one two combo.
Bulb misses with a straight right.
Finch throws a front kick that sends Bulb stumbling back into the cage.
Finch works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch swings for the body but Bulb moves out of range.
Finch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Finch throws a hook but Bulb avoids it easily.
Bulb drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bulb misses with a straight right.
Bulb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bulb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bulb catches Finch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bulb lands with a right hand.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Bulb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adim Bulb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulb scores with a kick to the midsection.
Finch swings for the body but Bulb moves out of range.
Finch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bulb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finch.#T3#
Finch lands with a hook. Bulb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bulb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finch's sensitive parts.
Bulb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Bulb misses.
Bulb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bulb lands with a good body shot.
Finch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Bulb.
Bulb is looking to counter punch.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bulb. Finch shrugs it off though.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bulb throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bulb stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulb throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Bulb looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Bulb.
Bulb ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bulb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bulb misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
Bulb gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bulb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch misses with a hook
and Bulb counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bulb throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bulb throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch misses with a hook
and Bulb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bulb connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adim Bulb dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Finch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adim Bulb is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Bulb.
Finch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Bulb finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bulb.
Bulb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bulb punishes Finch's body with a nice straight punch.
Bulb throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Bulb is out of range.
Bulb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from Finch is predictable there
letting Bulb counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulb ducks under a wild hook from Finch.#T1#
Bulb scores with a shot to the body.
Finch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bulb counters with a straight right hand.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Bulb.
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bulb swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Bulb throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Bulb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finch doesn't seem phased though.
Finch lands a jab.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bulb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bulb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Finch is out of range.
Finch throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bulb counters with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bulb. #T2#
Bulb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Bulb with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Bulb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finch doesn't seem phased though.
Bulb misses with a straight right.
Finch scores with a nice strike.
Bulb needs to keep his hands up - Finch had a free shot at his head there.
Bulb looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Bulb misses with a straight left.
Finch steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bulb cracks Finch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bulb clobbers Finch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Finch might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bulb has got the better of the exchanges.
Finch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Bulb takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Bulb is rocked!
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh Bulb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Finch misses with a right hand
and Bulb counters with a good, hard body kick but Finch shrugs it off.
Bulb seems to have got his legs back now.
Bulb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Bulb.
Bulb digs a good body shot into Finch's ribs.
Bulb lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch lands to the side of Finch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bulb misses the jab.
Finch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bulb with a body shot.
Bulb misses with a body kick.
Bulb on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Bulb's head but Bulb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch misses with an uppercut
and Bulb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bulb does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little jabbing left from Finch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Bulb misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Finch is predictable there
and Bulb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bulb looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Finch misses with a combination
letting Bulb counter with a right hand.
Bulb misses with a right hand
and Finch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bulb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Bulb swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Finch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finch lands a jab to the nose.
Bulb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finch can do to turn this around?
Bulb throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Finch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finch thumps Bulb with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adim Bulb dominated that second round.
That's time! Bulb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Finch defending well as Bulb loads up on a big left hand.
Finch misses with a body shot.
Finch throws a solid leg kick but Bulb takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Finch.
It looked like Bulb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finch throws a right hand that misses
and Bulb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bulb cracks Finch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Bulb moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Bulb ducks down to avoid it.
Bulb looks for the body kick but Finch saw that one coming.
Bulb scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Finch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Finch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bulb.#T1#
Nice cross by Bulb.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Bulb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bulb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Bulb misses with a wild body shot.
Bulb misses with the combination.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Finch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bulb counters with a low kick, right behind Finch 's knee.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Bulb.
Bulb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Bulb connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finch's hands.#T2#
Bulb throws a head kick that Finch semi-blocks.
Bulb plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bulb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bulb scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch takes one to the side of the head.
Bulb throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Bulb.
Bulb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bulb throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Bulb with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Finch to score with a decent uppercut.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Bulb is out of range. #T3#
Finch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bulbs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Finch drops Bulb with a huge uppercut! Bulb drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Finch is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atticus Finch!
Atticus Finch thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 898 Heavy Hitters
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Hematopoye scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hematopoye.
Hematopoye misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Hematopoye drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Finch wants to stand up but Hematopoye is controlling him.
Hematopoye trying to control the position from guard on top but Finch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finch keeping full guard, as Hematopoye tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch is looking to stand up but Hematopoye isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Hematopoye throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Finch wants to get back to his feet but Hematopoye is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hematopoye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Finch cracks Hematopoye with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Nou Hematopoye has been cut.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hematopoye manages to avoid it.
Atticus Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finch misses with a shot to the body
and Hematopoye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hematopoye scores with a jab to the jaw.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hematopoye misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finch misses with an uppercut
and Hematopoye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Finch lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hematopoye takes a step back to recover.
Finch staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC#Hematopoye is rocked!
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hematopoye is still on wobbly legs! Can Finch finish him?
Finch cracks Hematopoye with a hook to the temple - Hematopoye is on wobbly legs here! Finch swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hematopoye falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Finch wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Atticus Finch!
Atticus Finch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 891 Sitsongrit vs Williams
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Bandini.
A little jabbing left from Bandini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandini.
Bandini with a hook.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Bandini.
Finch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bandini in his tracks.
Bandini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bandini lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Finch misses.
Finch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandini.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandini jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Bandini avoids the body shot from Finch.
Bandini ducks right into an uppercut from Finch.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Bandini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Finch misses with a leg kick
and Bandini counters with a stiff right hand.
Bandini moves away from the strike by Finch.
Finch throws the left hand but Bandini avoids the punch easily.
Bandini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bandini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Bandini lands a glancing blow to the side of Finch's head.#T2#
Finch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bandini connects with a looping right hand.
Bandini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch with a jab.
Finch throws an off balance right hand
and Bandini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Finch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Finch throws a lazy head kick
enabling Bandini to counter with a crisp jab.
Bandini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Finch scores with a jab. Bandini acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Finch throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bandini to counter with a crisp jab.
Bandini misses with a left hand
and Finch counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bandini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Bandini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD#
Finch drops Bandini with a beautiful combination! Bandini stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Finch is looking for the KO!#ROC#Bandini is rocked!
Finch cracks Bandini with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bandini tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Finch pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bandini is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atticus Finch!
After winning the bout, Atticus Finch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 886 Steve vs. Blazkov
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
A big right from Bulb misses.
Bulb cracks Finch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bulb thuds a left hand into Finch's body.
Finch fails to land with a series of punches.
Finch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Finch blocks the low kick.
Nice defenses there by Bulb.
Bulb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finch's sensitive parts.
A lazy body kick from Finch
and Bulb counters with a stiff right hand.
Bulb throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Finch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Adim Bulb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bulb takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bulb. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Bulb dodges the punch combination from Finch.
Finch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Bulb counter with a right hand.
Bulb with the inside leg kick.
Bulb misses with a looping right.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Bulb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bulb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bulb throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.
Bulb lands a lovely overhand right.
Bulb scores with the left hand. Finch knows he should have avoided that one.
Bulb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finch.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Bulb ducks down to avoid it.
Bulb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finch moves forwards but Bulb connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulb misses with a leg kick.
Bulb misses with an uppercut
and Finch counters with a thumping low kick.
Bulb connects with a solid leg kick.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Bulb is out of range.
Bulb is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Finch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bulb stuns Finch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bulb throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Finch counters with a nice uppercut.
Finch swings widly with a right hand
and Bulb counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Bulb.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Bulb.
Finch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bulb's head.
Bulb scores with a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Finch.
Finch misses the jab.#T3#
A big left from Bulb misses.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bulb slips under a jab.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Bulb moved out of range nicely.
Bulb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Finch does no damage.
Bulb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finch's head backwards.
Finch lunges at Bulb with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bulb's hand.
Finch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bulb looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range.
Bulb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bulb defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Bulb.
Finch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bulb on the side of the head.
Bulb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Finch has time to react.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch works the jab nicely.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Bulb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bulb throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Bulb cracks Finch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Finch takes a swing at Bulb's ribcage but misses.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Bulb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bulb.
It seemed like Bulb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Bulb does it's job there.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bulb connects with a nice looking jab.
Finch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Bulb moves away and avoids it.
Finch scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adim Bulb dominated that round.
That's time! Finch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bulb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bulb only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Bulb misses its intended target.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Bulb saw that one coming.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bulb keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bulb lands a nice looking body shot.
Bulb connects with a right hand. Finch shakes it off.
Finch blocks a head kick by Bulb.
It looked like Finch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Finch. Beautiful body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Finch might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bulb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bulb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bulb slips a straight right by Finch.#T1#
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bulb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finch's head backwards.
Bulb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bulb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Bulb.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Finch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bulb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bulb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bulb stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Adim Bulb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Bulb.
Bulb lands with a shot to the body.
Finch slips under a jab.#T2#
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bulb.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Bulb saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Bulb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bulb misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch lands a jab to the nose.
Bulb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Bulb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bulb swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Finch connects with the punch.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Bulb is just out of range.
Bulb staying out of range there.
Bulb scores with a jab. Finch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bulb throws a hook but Finch blocks it.#T3#
Finch checks a leg kick nicely.
Bulb lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Bulb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bulb attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
Finch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
A little jabbing left from Bulb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bulb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Bulb.
Jab, jab by Bulb - just one landing.
Bulb lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Bulb.
Bulb lands a leg kick that knocks Finch off balance momentarily.
Bulb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Finch misses the body punch
and Bulb counters with a good low kick that Finch was not able to check.
Bulb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch looks to land a left hand but Bulb moved out of range nicely.
Finch moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBulb.
A telegraphed right hand from Bulb misses the target.
Bulb misses with a straight right.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Bulb lands a body shot.
Finch misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Bulb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bulb moves away from the strike by Finch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bulb! But no joy.
A nice leg kick from Bulb, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bulb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finch.
Finch misses with a low kick as Bulb jumps back.
Bulb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bulb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Finch. Finch obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adim Bulb 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#
Bulb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
Finch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bulb misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
Bulb with a nice cross.
Finch walks into a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Finch. That snapped Bulb's head back.
A big left from Bulb misses.
Donk. Bulb catches Finch right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulb ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Bulb misses with a body shot.
Finch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finch blocks the body kick.
Bulb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finch.
Finch jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Bulb misses with a left hand
and Finch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bulb thinking.
Bulb throws a poor cross that misses
and Finch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bulb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bulb moves away from the strike by Finch.
Bulb defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Bulb connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch cracks Bulb with an open hand slap.
Bulb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finch.
Finch fakes the leg kick and cracks Bulb in the body. #T2#
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Bulb is just out of range.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Bulb lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Bulb.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bulb throws out the jab.
Finch misses with a body punch
and Bulb makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Finch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bulb.
A shot to the body from Finch misses
and Bulb counters with a low kick, right behind Finch 's knee.
Bulb looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Finch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bulb takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Bulb misses.
Bulb slips under a jab.
Bulb is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Finch with a body shot.#T3#
Finch throws out a loose jab but Bulb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bulb lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bulb looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Finch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Bulb.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bulb misses with a looping left.
Bulb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bulb slips under a jab.
Bulb looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Bulb moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Finch. #T4#
Finch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bulb slips a straight right by Finch.
Bulb punishes Finch's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
Finch is looking for a counter combo.
Bulb lands a nice looking body shot.
Bulb lands a nice shot to the body.
Bulb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finch's sensitive parts.
Bulb moves away from the strike by Finch.
Bulb throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Bulb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atticus Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulb.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adim Bulb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bulb 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adim Bulb!
Adim Bulb tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SYN 881 Maluga vs. Namasuzuki
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Finch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD#
Finch lands a big right hand that sends Rodriguez crashing to the mat! Finch stays standing though and waves Rodriguez back to his feet!#ROC#Rodriguez is rocked!
Rodriguez connects with the punch.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Finch finish him?
Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rodriguez seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Finch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand
and Finch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Finch misses.
Rodriguez slips a straight right by Finch.
Finch backing away here, and Rodriguez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rodriguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Rodriguez pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Finch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rodriguez finds it's way round the side to connect with Finch's head.
Finch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez scores with a spinning back kick!
Rodriguez throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodriguez tries to move into range but Finch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Finch in his tracks.
Rodriguez misses with a straight right.
Rodriguez slips a jab from Finch.
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Finch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodriguez misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Finch counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rodriguez! Finch lets Rodriguez back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez thumps Finch with a low kick.
Finch throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finch moves away from the strike by Rodriguez. #KD#
Finch sends Rodriguez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Finch is motioning to the referee to let Rodriguez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rodriguez swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Rodriguez thuds his shin into the meat of Finch's side.
Finch throws a right hand that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodriguez connects with a single shot there.
Finch slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
Finch swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Rodriguez to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Rodriguez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Finch misses with a series of wild punches.
Finch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Rodriguez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the liver by Finch. Beautiful body shot.
Rodriguez throws out a powerful jab.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
Rodriguez lands a really nice looking cross but Finch seems unphased.
Rodriguez with a nice calf kick.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand
and Finch counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodriguez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Rodriguez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD#
Finch drops Rodriguez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rodriguez looks back up at him and smiles so Finch waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Finch sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Rodriguez's defenses. It connects perfectly with Rodriguez's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Atticus Finch!
A very excited looking Atticus Finch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SFL 136 | Sitsongrit Returns
Date: Feb 09, 2022

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Dreth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dreth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dreth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dreth misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Finch misses.
Dreth throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Dreth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Dreth is looking to chop away at Finch's legs.
It seemed like Finch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Finch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dreth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Finch misses with a leg kick.
Finch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dreth's hands.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreth.
Good work by Dreth as he checks the leg kick.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finch takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
Dreth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finch misses with a hook. Dreth ducked under it nicely.
Dreth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finch stuffs the takedown attempt from Dreth. Dreth gets slowly back to his feet.
Dreth throws a low kick, looking for Finch's leg but Finch calmly moves out of range.
Dreth throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch throws a hook to the side of Dreth's head but Dreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch blocks a jab.#T1#
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch lands a jab to Dreth's midsection.
Dreth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Finch tries to land a leg kick but Dreth saw it coming and moves away.
Dreth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dreth defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dreth.
Dreth slips a jab from Finch.
Finch lands a head kick!
A left lands for Dreth.
Dreth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Dreth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dreth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice cross by Finch.#TD#
Dreth feints and as Finch raises his hands in defense, Dreth changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Finch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dreth works over Finch with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Dreth stops Finch from standing up.
Dreth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dreth sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Finch throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Finch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dreth is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Finch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dreth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dreth content to stall in guard here.
Dreth wants to control from the top but Finch keeps moving. #T3##ES2#
Finch pushes Dreth off and gets back to his feet.
Finch tries to score with a low kick but Dreth moves his leg out of the way.
Dreth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dreth manages to avoid it.
Dreth staying out of range there.
Finch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dreth.
Dreth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Dreth lands with a shot to the body.
Dreth misses with a head kick.
Dreth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Finch looks for the body kick but Dreth saw that one coming.
Dreth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dreth scores with a jab to the head.
Dreth throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dreth.
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!
Dreth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finch lands a head shot.
Finch scores with a jab.
Dreth connects with a leg kick.
Finch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good work by Finch as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Finch throws the left hand but Dreth avoids the punch easily.
Dreth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreth.
Dreth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finch throws a series of punches but Dreth avoids them all with ease.
Dreth lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Dreth bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Finch throws Dreth to one side and escapes!
Dreth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finch is able to avoid easily.
Dreth avoids the body shot from Finch.
A little feinted left hand from Dreth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab from Finch.
Atticus Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Dreth.
Dreth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dreth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Finch throws out a counter right but Dreth avoids it with no problem.
Dreth drops his hands momentarily and Finch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dreth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Finch misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dreth lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreth was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
Finch walks into a stiff left hand from Dreth.
Dreth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Atticus Finch will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Finch needs to keep his hands up - Dreth had a free shot at his head there.
Finch connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. Dreth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dreth tried to counter with a leg kick but Finch avoided it.
Finch throws a head kick that misses.
Finch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dreth.
Dreth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Finch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Dreth throwing a counter right hand but Finch manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Finch.
A slow jab from Dreth misses its intended target.
Dreth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Finch has time to react.
Dreth wants to slow Finch down by chopping away at his legs.
Finch misses with a hook. Dreth ducked under it nicely.
Finch is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dreth.
Finch scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dreth just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Dreth finds it's way through Finch's defenses.
Finch misses with a head kick.
Finch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Finch tries to work over Dreth's front leg with a kick but Dreth checks it.
Finch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dreth can pounce on him.
Dreth pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
A jab from Dreth misses.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Dreth thumps Finch with a low kick.
A jab from Dreth misses.
Finch thinks about the counter body kick.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Dreth's head but Dreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Good work by Finch as he checks the leg kick.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Dreth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finch misses with a hook.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finch.
Dreth scores with a nice right hand.
Finch tries to score with a low kick but Dreth moves his leg out of the way.
Finch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dreth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Finch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dreth finds it's way round the side to connect with Finch's head.
Dreth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dreth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Dreth moved out of range.#T2#
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dreth manages to avoid it.
Finch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dreth is out of range and Finch settles back down.
Dreth with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Finch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finch.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
Dreth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Finch tests Dreth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dreth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Finch avoids it really well and circles away.
Good leg kick by Finch.
Finch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dreth under the eye.
Dreth thumps Finch with a low kick.
Finch slips under a jab from Dreth.
A telegraphed right hand from Dreth misses the target.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dreth.
A slow jab from Dreth misses its intended target.
Dreth misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
Dreth walks into a straight right hand from Finch.
Valen Dreth is winning the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by Dreth.#T3#
Finch connects with a leg kick.
Dreth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dreth.
An inside leg kick lands from Finch.
Dreth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dreth throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Finch.
Dreth cracks Finch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dreth avoids the body shot from Finch.
Dreth thuds his right hand into Finch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dreth throws a big shot that misses.
Finch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dreth misses with a series of wild punches.
Finch avoids the body shot from Dreth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch throws the left hand but Dreth avoids the punch easily.
Dreth throws out a leg kick but Finch moves out of range and Dreth only half commits.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Finch checks it.
Dreth tries a low kick but Finch avoids it.
Dreth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Dreth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Finch's head.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Dreth's head but Dreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Finch throws a leg kick but Dreth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dreth throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Dreth throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Dreth just misses with a punch to the body.
Dreth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finch throws a jab when Dreth was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finch, as that shot connected.
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreth was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
Dreth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dreth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dreth moves out of range as Finch strikes.
A good leg kick by Finch.
Finch cracks Dreth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Finch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Finch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Finch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Dreth scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick lands for Finch.
Finch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Finch misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Atticus Finch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Valen Dreth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dreth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Finch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Finch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Finch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dreth lands a jab.
Dreth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Finch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dreth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finch is able to avoid easily.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Dreth throws a low kick but Finch avoids it.
Finch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD#
Dreth dives in and scores a takedown into Finch's guard.
Dreth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dreth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dreth throws an elbow that misses. Finch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dreth's guard. Nice move by Finch!#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch won't allow Dreth to sweep him here. #SU2#
Dreth is working an open guard so Finch takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Finch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dreth.
Dreth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dreth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Dreth throws a leg kick
and Finch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dreth misses the shot to the body.
Dreth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dreth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Dreth.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Dreth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Finch slips a jab from Dreth.
Dreth motions for Finch to come forward. Dreth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finch.
Finch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dreth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dreth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Finch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dreth slips a straight right by Finch.#T2#
Dreth throws a lazy right hand but Finch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finch throws a low kick but Dreth avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Dreth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dreth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch motions for Dreth to come forward. Finch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finch misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dreth motions for Finch to come forward. Dreth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dreth throws a low kick but Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dreth's head.
Dreth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dreth at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Finch.
Finch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Finch misses the jab.
Dreth looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Dreth loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
Dreth missing with a left hand there. Finch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Finch finds it's way through Dreth's defenses.
Dreth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Finch checks it well.
Finch looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Finch catches Dreth right on the button with a cross.
Finch lands a body shot.
Dreth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dreth misses with a looping left.
Finch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Finch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dreth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Dreth misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Finch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Finch scores with a nice strike.
Dreth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dreth checks a low kick from Finch.
Dreth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.
Finch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Dreth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dreth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dreth throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Dreth throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Finch to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Dreth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dreth throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finch defending well as Dreth loads up on a big left hand.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dreth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finch is able to avoid easily.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finch! But no joy.
Dreth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Dreth.
Finch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dreth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Dreth digs a good hook to Finch's body.
Finch connects with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Finch.
Finch lands with a cross.
Finch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch lands a glancing blow to the side of Dreth's head.
Dreth wants to land a leg kick but Finch is out of range.
Dreth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.
Atticus Finch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Dreth blocks a head kick by Finch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Atticus Finch.
Well Finch has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Valen Dreth!
A victorious Valen Dreth thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SFL 131 | Bangin vs Smart
Date: Jan 19, 2022

#R1#
Gavin connects with an inside leg kick.
Finch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gavin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gavin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gavin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Finchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gavin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Gavin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gavin feints and then cracks Finch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finch down.
Gavin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Finch checks it well.
Gavin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gavin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gavin feints a jab promting Finch to slip. Gavin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Finch slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gavin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gavin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gavin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Finch on the side of the head.
Gavin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gavin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
A little feinted left hand from Gavin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch scores with a sloppy right hand. Gavin should have avoided that one.
Gavin takes one to the chin there.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
Gavin scoring well with a low kick there.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Gavin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gavin.
A jab from Finch misses.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin throws a lazy right hand but Finch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick lands for Gavin.
Gavin throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Gavin throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2##CL#
Gavin drives through and clinches with Finch against the cage.
A short right from Gavin.
Finch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gavin throws a punch but it's blocked by Finch.
Finch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Finch.
Finch trying to land knees to the body.
Finch working aggressively here. #BC2#
Finch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Gavin throws a right hand that Finch ducks under and follows up with a left that Finch also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Finch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gavin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finch's sensitive parts.
A jab from Gavin misses.
Gavin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
Gavin forces Finch back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finch tries a knee to the head but Gavin blocks it.
Gavin lands an uppercut.#T3#
Finch lands a nice uppercut.
Gavin scores with a shot to the side of Finch's head.
Finch misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Gavin.
Gavin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finch backwards.
Gavin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Gavin scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gavin.
Gavin throws a punch but it's blocked by Finch.
A left hand lands to the body for Gavin.
Finch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gavin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finch trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finch.
Finch gets through Gavin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Gavin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Finch scores with a shot to the side of Gavin's head.
Gavin struggles to land a body shot inside as Finch controls his hands.
Finch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gavin's elbow.
Gavin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gavin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finch's elbow. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gavin. #BC2#
Finch breaks from the clinch.
Gavin jabs at Finch's body.
Finch might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Finch checks the leg kick.
Gavin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Finch on the side of the head.
Finch swings for the body but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin lands a nice shot that snaps Finch's head back.
Gavin tries to clinch but Finch moves out of range.
Gavin scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gavin. That's going to slow Finch down.
Gavin looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Gavin with a jab.
Gavin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin walks into a jab.
Finch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gavin.
Finch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gavin lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gavin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice shot by Gavin.
Finch misses with a straight left.
As Finch backs away, Gavin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gavin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gavin defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by Gavin as he checks the leg kick.
Gavin throws a right hand that misses
letting Finch counter with a right hand.
Gavin cracks Finch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gavin is looking to slow Finch down with leg kicks. #CL#
Gavin gets a clinch.
Gavin tries to work over Finch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gavin blocks an uppercut.
Finch misses with a punch on the inside.
Finch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short body shot lands from Gavin as the two fighters clinch.
Finch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gavin misses with the head strike.
Tommy Gavin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Gavin works on Finch's body with a couple of short punches.
Finch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gavin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Finch leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
Finch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Gavin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Finch unleashes a big counter combination but Gavin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gavin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Finch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gavin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good shot there by Gavin.
Finch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gavin.
Nice uppercut lands for Gavin. That snapped Finch's head back.
Finch tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gavin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Gavin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gavin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finch.
Gavin throws a good cross that connects.
Finch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Gavin tries to clinch but Finch is having none of it.
Gavin throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gavin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Finch misses with a left hand
and Finch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tommy Gavin is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Gavin walks into a stiff left hand from Finch.
Gavin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finch under the eye.
A left lands for Gavin.
Finch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Finch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him.
A jab lands there for Gavin.
Gavin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gavin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gavin connects with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Gavin.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Finch crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gavin - the referee stops the clock and Finch gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gavin. Finch manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Gavin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Finch digs a right hand into Gavin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gavin's gas tank.
Gavin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finch can do to turn this around?
Finch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gavin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Finch.
Finch throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Finch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finch misses with a hook
letting Gavin counter with a right hand.
Gavin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Finch unleashes a big counter combination but Gavin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Finch staying out of range there.
Gavin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gavin.
That kick from Gavin tenderised Finch's leg. Finch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Finch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Finch misses with a looping right.
Finch misses with a two punch combination.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Gavin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gavin throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.
Gavin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Gavin with the inside leg kick.
Gavin misses with a looping left.#T4#
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Gavin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gavin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Gavin.
Gavin throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Gavin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gavin throws a big shot that misses.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Gavin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gavin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finch. That did some damage!
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gavin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gavin jabs at Finch's body.
Gavin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gavin catches Finch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Finch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gavin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gavin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gavin.
Gavin cracks Finch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gavin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Finch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gavin tries to land a front kick but Finch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gavin.
Finch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Finch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gavin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Gavin misses.
Gavin moves away from the strike by Finch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch misses with a hook. Gavin ducked under it nicely.
Finch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Finch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gavin.
Finch throws out a counter right but Gavin avoids it with no problem.
Gavin connects with a looping right hand.
Gavin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finch. #T1#
Finch tries to land a front kick but Gavin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A good leg kick by Gavin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. Gavin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gavin staying out of range there.
Gavin cracks Finch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gavin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Finch throws a series of punches but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gavin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gavin slips under a jab from Finch.
Gavin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gavin tries to clinch up but Finch circles away and keeps his distance.
Gavin connects with a leg kick.
Gavin with the inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Gavin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Gavin misses with a looping left.
Gavin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gavin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Gavin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gavin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Finch checks a leg kick nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Finch as he connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Gavin. Those never looked like landing.
Gavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gavin connects with the punch.
Finch slips under a jab.
Gavin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Finch. Finch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gavin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gavin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gavin.
Gavin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Finch.
Finch looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Gavin lands a jab to Finch's midsection.
Finch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gavin!
Gavin motions for Finch to come forward. Gavin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finch tries a head kick but it misses.
Gavin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.
Finch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gavin. Gavin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Finch misses with a head kick.
Gavin scoring well with a low kick there.
Gavin throws a leg kick which misses Finch's front leg but catches the back leg as Finch tries to avoid it.
Finch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A cross from Gavin lands.
Gavin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Gavin connects with the punch.
Finch throws a head kick that misses
and Gavin counters with a low kick, right behind Finch 's knee.
Gavin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Gavin misses.
Gavin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gavin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch slips a jab from Gavin.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Gavin lands a jab to Finch's midsection.
Gavin moves in looking to clinch but Finch pushes him off.
Finch misses with a combination
and Gavin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gavin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gavin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gavin feints and then cracks Finch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finch down.
Atticus Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finch staying out of range there.
It seemed like Finch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gavin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gavin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gavin!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Gavin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFL 126 | Bangin vs Nti
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Tosen.
Finch lands a two punch combo.
Tosen checks a low kick from Finch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tosen. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Finch misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Tosen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tosen.

Finch uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch connects with a jab.
Tosen throws a head kick that misses.
Tosen tries to clinch there but Finch circles away.
Finch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Tosen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Tosen moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Finch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tosen is out of range and Finch settles back down.
Finch throws a low kick but Tosen moves out of range easily.
Tosen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tosen doesn't seem bothered though.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Finch takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Tosen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tosen looks for the body kick but Finch saw that one coming.
Finch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tosen. Tosen obviously looking to wear him down.
Tosen connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Finch misses.
Tosen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tosen throws a lazy right hand but Finch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finch stalks Tosen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tosen's face. Tosen staggers backwards, shaken.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tosen.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tosen.
Finch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tosen. Tosen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tosen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tosen misses the shot to the body.
Finch misses with a double jab.
Tosen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Finch doesn't seem bothered though.
Tosen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Finch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tosen feints and then cracks Finch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finch down. #T2#
Tosen is looking to clinch but Finch is avoiding it.
Tosen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tosen manages to avoid it.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch blocks a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Tosen.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Tosen ducks down to avoid it.
Finch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Finch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut lands for Finch. That snapped Tosen's head back.
Finch with a hook.
Finch misses the jab.
Finch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Finch throws a hook but Tosen blocks it.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Tosen ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Tosen.
Atticus Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finch misses with a low kick as Tosen jumps back.
Tosen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slapping leg kick lands for Finch.
Finch throws a solid leg kick but Tosen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Finch.
Tosen moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Finch takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tosen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tosen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tosen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch misses with a body shot
and Tosen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Tosen moved out of range.
Tosen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tosen tries to clinch there but Finch circles away.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Tosen slips the punch.
Tosen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finch shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tosen eats them both and turns towards Finch to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tosen moves away from the strike by Finch.
Tosen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tosen slips a straight right by Finch.
Tosen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Finch throws a series of punches but Tosen moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tosen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finch misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Tosen counters with a takedown into side control. #T4##SUB2#
Tosen swings around for an armbar but Finch sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tosen's guard.
Finch is looking to stand up but Tosen won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tosen is looking for a triangle but Finch pushes his legs off easily.
Finch trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tosen's guard.#SUB2#
Tosen looking for a guillotine here but Finch defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch wants to get up but he can't break Tosen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Finch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mama Tosen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atticus Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Tosen moved out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tosen. That's going to slow Finch down.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Finch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tosen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Finch misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tosen to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tosen.
Tosen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Tosen.
Tosen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tosen jabs Finch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tosen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tosen throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tosen lunges at Finch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Finch's hand.
Finch lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tosen moves out of range of the body kick.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Tosen staying out of range there.
It seemed like Tosen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Finch. That snapped Tosen's head back.
Finch misses with a hook. Tosen ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Finch throws a body punch but Tosen moves out of range.
Finch misses with a lunging right hand
letting Tosen counter with a right hand.
Tosen connects with a single shot there.
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tosen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Finch swings for the body but Tosen moves out of range.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tosen moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Tosen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tosen thumps Finch with a low kick.
Tosen ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Tosen ducks down to avoid it.
Tosen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
A head kick misses from Tosen.
A head kick misses from Finch.
Finch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tosen.
Tosen looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Tosen.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Tosen moves away and avoids it.
Tosen with the counter takedown but Finch avoids it easily.
Tosen slips a straight right by Finch.#T2#
Finch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tosen dips to his left and cracks Finch with an uppercut!
Finch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tosen misses with a wild body shot.
Tosen ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Finch lands with a nice body punch.
Finch misses with an uppercut
and Tosen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tosen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Tosen saw that one coming.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Tosen moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tosen! But no joy.
Tosen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tosen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tosen.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tosen.
Tosen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Finch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tosen in his tracks.
Finch misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Tosen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Tosen lands with a hook. Finch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tosen throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tosen. That's going to slow Finch down.
Finch tries to work over Tosen's front leg with a kick but Tosen checks it.
Finch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tosen throws out the jab.
Finch scores with a nice strike.
Good standup being displayed there by Tosen as he connects with a hook.
Tosen connects with a leg kick.
Tosen defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Finch throws a poor cross that misses
and Tosen counters with a stiff right hand.
Finch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. Tosen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tosen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tosen moves away.
Tosen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finch misses with a straight right. #T4#
Finch connects with a looping right hand.
Tosen blocks a jab.
Tosen tries to clinch up but Finch circles away and keeps his distance.
Tosen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Finch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tosen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tosen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tosen thuds a left hand into Finch's body.
Tosen tries to clinch but Finch moves out of range.
Finch connects with a leg kick.
Tosen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tosen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tosen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tosen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tosen blocks a jab.
Finch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tosen. Tosen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tosen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mama Tosen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Finch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tosen.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tosen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Tosen finds it's way through Finch's defenses.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Tosen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tosen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Finch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Finch tries a low kick but Tosen avoids it.
Finch digs a good body shot into Tosen's ribs.
Finch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tosen's sensitive parts.
Tosen ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
A big right from Tosen misses.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Tosen slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosen scores with a nice head shot.
Finch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tosen.
Finch scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tosen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tosen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Finch scores with a head kick.
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Finch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tosen.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Tosen.
Tosen throws a push kick but Finch slaps the foot to one side.
Tosen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.
Finch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tosen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tosen takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tosen throws a leg kick which misses Finch's front leg but catches the back leg as Finch tries to avoid it.
Tosen blocks a jab.
Tosen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Finch checks the leg kick nicely there.
Finch throws a low kick but Tosen avoids it.
Tosen throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Finch lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finch scores with a punch to the head.
Tosen throws the kick towards the body but Finch avoids it.#T2#
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tosen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tosen.
Finch needs to keep his hands up - Tosen had a free shot at his head there.
Tosen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tosen.
Finch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tosen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Finch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tosen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Finch slaps away a takedown attempt from Tosen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tosen lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Tosen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finch moves out of range as Tosen throws a body kick.
Finch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tosen's sensitive parts.
Tosen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Finch throws the left hand but Tosen avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Finch does no damage.
Finch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tosen finds it's way round the side to connect with Finch's head. #ROC2#Finch is rocked!
Finch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tosen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tosen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finch.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Tosen slips the punch.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Tosen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tosen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tosen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Tosen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Finch moves out of range of the body kick from Tosen.
Tosen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tosen slips a straight right by Finch.
Finch misses with a hook.
Finch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tosen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Finch scores with a body shot.
Tosen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Tosen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tosen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Finch tries to avoid it but Tosen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Finch to the ground. Finch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Finch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tosen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Tosen moved out of range.
Tosen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tosen.
Tosen moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Tosen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Finch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tosen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Finch checks a low kick from Tosen.
A counter left hand to the body from Finch misses its target.
Finch throws a hook but Tosen avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Finch.
Finch feints a jab promting Tosen to slip. Finch then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tosen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tosen avoids the body shot from Finch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atticus Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Finch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atticus Finch!
Atticus Finch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SFL 121 | Poli vs Bangin III
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Tomcic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tomcic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Finch finds it's way round the side to connect with Tomcic's head.
Finch lands a really nice looking cross but Tomcic seems unphased.
Tomcic misses with a body shot
and Tomcic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tomcic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A cross from Finch lands.
Finch misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Finch.
Tomcic checks a low kick from Finch.
Finch cracks Tomcic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Finch avoids the body shot from Tomcic.
Finch slaps away a takedown attempt from Tomcic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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!
A head kick misses from Tomcic.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finch! But no joy.
Tomcic misses with a low kick.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Tomcic saw that one coming.
Tomcic sizes up Finch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tomcic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Finch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tomcic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Finch throws a jab when Tomcic was well out of range.
Tomcic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
A big left from Finch misses.
Finch throws a leg kick but Tomcic moved away.
Tomcic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tomcic looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range.
Tomcic wants to clinch
and Finch counters with a thumping low kick.
Tomcic dips to his left and cracks Finch with an uppercut!
Tomcic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Finch. That snapped Tomcic's head back.
Tomcic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Tomcic tries to close the distance and clinch but Finch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Finch misses.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Tomcic saw that one coming.
Tomcic is looking to wear down Finch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sloppy strikes from Tomcic. Those never looked like landing.
Tomcic blocks a jab.
Tomcic misses with a wild combination.
Finch is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tomcic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tomcic moves away.
Tomcic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Atticus Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finch walks into a left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Finch lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tomcic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tomcic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tomcic connects with the punch.
Tomcic slips under a jab from Finch.
Finch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Finch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Finch avoids the head kick by Tomcic.
Finch lands a head shot.
Finch with a hook.
Tomcic lands with a nice body punch.
Finch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Finch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tomcic.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tomcic back to the cage. Finch follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Finch thuds a left hand into Tomcic's body.
Finch tries to work over Tomcic's front leg with a kick but Tomcic checks it. #T3##TD#
Tomcic scores with a takedown into Finch's guard.

Finch has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tomcic has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Finch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
It looked like Tomcic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tomcic misses with a right hand
letting Finch counter with a right hand.
Tomcic walks into a straight right hand from Finch.
Finch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tomcic at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch stalks Tomcic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tomcic's face. Tomcic staggers backwards, shaken.
Tomcic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Tomcic.
Tomcic tries to clinch but Finch is having none of it.
Finch is looking to chop away at Tomcic's legs.
Tomcic defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Tomcic looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Finch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tomcic checks it well.
Tomcic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Finch.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Tomcic is looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
Finch misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Finch blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Finch.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Tomcic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tomcic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Tomcic misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tomcic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tomcic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finch counters with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Tomcic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Tomcic's shoulder, as Tomcic tries to avoid the shot.
Tomcic misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Finch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch blocks a head kick by Tomcic.
Tomcic slips a jab and a cross from Finch.
No joy there for Finch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tomcic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Finch misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Tomcic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Finch.
Tomcic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Finch misses.
Tomcic throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily.
Tomcic swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Finch.
Tomcic drops his hands momentarily and Finch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tomcic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tomcic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Finch misses with a low kick as Tomcic jumps back.
Finch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atticus Finch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tomcic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Finch throws the left hand but Tomcic avoids the punch easily.
Finch lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Finch feints and then cracks Tomcic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tomcic down.
Finch takes one to the chin there.
Tomcic ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Tomcic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Finch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tomcic counters with a series of strikes. Finch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tomcic looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Tomcic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tomcic throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Finch.#CL#
Tomcic has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Finch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Finch prevents a body shot from Tomcic.
Finch avoiding damage as Tomcic throws knees to the body.
Finch lands a left hand.
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!#BC2#
Finch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finch lands a glancing blow to the side of Tomcic's head.
Finch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Finch throws a series of strikes that have Tomcic backpedaling.
Tomcic fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Finch does no damage.
Finch throws a poor cross that misses
and Tomcic counters with an inside leg kick.
Finch throws a jab when Tomcic was well out of range.
Tomcic throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tomcic.
Finch tries to work over Tomcic's front leg with a kick but Tomcic checks it.
Finch checks a leg kick.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tomcic throws a head kick that misses.
Finch tests Tomcic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tomcic counters with a straight right hand.
Tomcic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good leg kick by Finch.
Nice jab there from Finch.
No luck for Tomcic with that takedown attempt. #T3#
A jab lands there for Tomcic.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tomcic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Tomcic slips the punch.
Tomcic misses with a double jab.
Finch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Finch wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Tomcic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tomcic's head backwards.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tomcic moves away.
Tomcic throws out a leg kick but Finch moves out of range and Tomcic only half commits.
Tomcic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Finch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tomcic.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Tomcic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Tomcic saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Finch.
Tomcic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice combination there by Finch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomcic ducks right into an uppercut from Finch.
A combination from Finch does no damage. #T4#
Tomcic staying out of range there.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tomcic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Finch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tomcic misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Finch's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Finch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Finch scores with a jab.
Finch throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tomcic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finch avoids the head kick by Tomcic.
Finch misses the jab.
Finch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tomcic. Tomcic obviously looking to wear him down.
Tomcic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tomcic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tomcic momentarily.
Tomcic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tomcic lands a head kick. Finch smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tomcic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Tomcic delivers a nice body kick.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Tomcic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tomcic connects with a solid leg kick.
Finch scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Tomcic has Finch up against the cage in a clinch.
Finch wants to get back to striking at distance but Tomcic won't allow it. #BC2#
Finch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tomcic slips a jab from Finch.
Tomcic throws a series of punches but Finch moves out of range.
Finch digs a good hook to Tomcic's body.
Tomcic ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tomcic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch misses with an uppercut
enabling Tomcic to counter with a crisp jab.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Tomcic's shoulder, as Tomcic tries to avoid the shot.
Finch misses with a hook
and Tomcic counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Finch is looking to score with low kicks.
Finch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tomcic doesn't manage to clinch there - Finch circles away.
Tomcic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Finch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Finch with a nice calf kick.
Finch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tomcic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tomcic.
Tomcic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finch.
Tomcic throws a head kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Tomcic.
Tomcic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Tomcic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tomcic looks to land a combination. Finch sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Finch.
Finch moves out of range as Tomcic strikes.
Tomcic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Finch jabs at Tomcic's body.#T2#
Tomcic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Finch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tomcic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vladimir Tomcic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finch scores with a body shot.
Tomcic ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Tomcic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Finch misses
and Finch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finch blocks a head kick by Tomcic.
Tomcic throws a leg kick but Finch moved away.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Tomcic's head but Tomcic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Finch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Finch cracks Tomcic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Finch blocks a head kick by Tomcic.
Tomcic throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Tomcic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Tomcic misses its target.#T3#
Finch scores with a hook to the body. Tomcic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Finch misses with a lunging right hand
and Tomcic counters with a low kick, right behind Finch 's knee.
Finch cracks Tomcic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tomcic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Finch does no damage.
Tomcic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Finch stalks Tomcic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tomcic's face. Tomcic staggers backwards, shaken.#TD#
Tomcic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tomcic lands in his opponent's guard.
Finch is looking to stand up but Tomcic isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Finch has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tomcic has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomcic lands a nice uppercut.
Tomcic goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Finch stalling in the clinch but Tomcic improves position.
Tomcic looking for a takedown.
Tomcic lands with a short shot to the head.
Finch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tomcic digs a right hand underneath Finch's ribcage. Finch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Finch holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tomcic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finch.
Tomcic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Tomcic.
Finch lands a left hand.
Tomcic throws a punch but it's blocked by Finch.
Finch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomcic's elbow. #BC2#
Finch breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tomcic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomcic swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
A lazy left from Finch finds it's target.
Atticus Finch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tomcic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tomcic there as he acknowledges the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Atticus Finch.
I've got Finch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atticus Finch!
Atticus Finch thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SFL 112 | Boss Level
Date: Nov 03, 2021

#R1#
A shot to the body from Dreth misses
and Finch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dreth works the jab nicely.
Dreth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Dreth scores with a hook.
Finch misses with a body shot.
A head kick from Finch lands but Dreth takes it in his stride.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Dreth works over Finch's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Dreth saw that one coming.
Dreth throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
Finch feints a counter leg kick.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Finch blocks a jab.
Finch scores with a kick to the midsection.
Finch jabs at Dreth's body.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Finch throws out a powerful jab.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Dreth is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dreth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dreth lands a really nice looking cross but Finch seems unphased.
Dreth throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Dreth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Finch finds it's way round the side to connect with Dreth's head. #T1#
Finch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dreth doesn't seem bothered though.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Finch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Dreth.
Finch scores with a punch to the head.
Dreth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dreth slips under a jab.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finch sprawls well. Finch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dreth gets slowly back to his feet.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Dreth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Dreth swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dreth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Finch is looking for the big counter here.
Finch misses with a series of wild punches.
Dreth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Finch misses.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dreths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dreth looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dreth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Nice shot lands for Finch.
Finch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dreth throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Dreth closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Finch quickly recovers to half guard.
Finch tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dreth manages to move to mount!
Finch squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dreth tries to control but Finch wriggling away.
Dreth looking to control and managing it successfully.
Finch really wants to buck Dreth off and get back to his feet. #T3#
Finch is squirming around, avoiding Dreth's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dreth won't let Finch get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dreth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Finch is looking to escape. #SUB#
Dreth is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Finch to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Finch shrugs it off.
Dreth won't let Finch get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Dreth is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Finch is surviving well by controlling Dreth's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Dreth jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Finch is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Finch and Dreth has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Finch bucks up and tries to throw Dreth off but instead Dreth has got his back!
Finch is trying to get back to his feet but Dreth has full control of the position and if anything, Finch has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Finch fending off the submission attempt from Dreth.
Finch is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Atticus Finch will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dreth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Finch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Finch feints and then cracks Dreth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dreth down.
Finch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dreth blocks a low kick nicely.
Dreth throws a head kick that half lands.
Dreth throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Finch misses with a hook. Dreth ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Dreth. Those never looked like landing.
Dreth moves forwards but Finch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Finch blocks the low kick.
Dreth throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Finch checks a leg kick.
Finch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Finch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dreth. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finch throws out a counter right but Dreth avoids it with no problem.
Dreth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dreth throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Dreth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dreth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Dreth avoids the body shot from Finch.
Dreth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finch blocks a low kick nicely.
Finch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Finch misses.
Dreth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dreth connects with a right hand. Finch shakes it off.
A low kick lands for Finch.
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch throws out a leg kick but Dreth moves out of range and Finch only half commits.
Finch slips a straight right by Dreth.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Dreth moved out of range nicely.
Dreth appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dreth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dreth slips under a jab.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dreth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dreth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dreth scores with a leg kick.
Finch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dreth staying out of range there.
Finch throws the left hand but Dreth avoids the punch easily.
Finch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dreth.#T2#
Finch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Finch tests Dreth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
Atticus Finch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dreth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Atticus Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Dreth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dreth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dreth.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Dreth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finch lands a jab to Dreth's midsection.
Dreth catches Finch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Finch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dreth.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dreth.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Dreth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Finch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Dreth.
A combination from Finch does no damage. #T3#
Dreth moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dreth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dreth misses with a head kick.
Dreth throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Dreth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finch.
Finch throws a low kick but Dreth moves out of range easily.
Finch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A left lands for Finch.
Dreth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dreth scores with a leg kick.
Dreth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Dreth's shoulder, as Dreth tries to avoid the shot.
Dreth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.
Dreth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dreth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dreth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Dreth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch misses with a two punch combination.
Dreth moves forwards but Finch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dreth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dreth sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Finch throws a body punch but Dreth moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
As Finch looks to move away, Dreth throws a big counter combo but Finch just gets out of the way.
Dreth misses the shot to the body.
Dreth throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Finch as Dreth shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valen Dreth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dreth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dreth appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dreth fails to land with a series of punches.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch throws a hook but Dreth avoids it easily.
Dreth throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Dreth tries to land a leg kick but Finch saw it coming and moves away.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Dreth shoots in and bounces Finch off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Finch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dreth is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Dreth.
Valen Dreth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dreth throws out the jab.
Finch thuds a left hand into Dreth's body.
Finch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dreth can pounce on him.
Dreth clobbers Finch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dreth throws a lazy right hand but Finch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Finch lands.
Dreth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Dreth uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Finch takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dreth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dreth slips under a jab.
Dreth blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dreth throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Dreth misses with a hook.
Finch throws a hook but Dreth blocks it.
Dreth goes for a double leg but Finch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Finch continues to drive forward.
Dreth misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Finch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dreth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dreth shoots for a takedown but Finch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Finch lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dreth takes one to the side of the head.
Dreth with a nice calf kick.
Finch lands a right hook to the body.
Dreth throws a lazy right hand but Finch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dreth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dreth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Dreth.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Dreth saw that one coming.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreth was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
Dreth scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice shot lands for Finch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch throws a low kick but Dreth avoids it.
Dreth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That kick from Finch tenderised Dreth's leg. Dreth is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Dreth misses.
Finch misses with a body shot.
Finch checks a low kick from Dreth.
Finch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dreth misses with a looping right.#T2#
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Dreth ducks down to avoid it.
Dreth is looking for a counter combo.
Dreth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dreth tries to land a leg kick but Finch saw it coming and moves away.
Dreth throws a lazy right hand but Finch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dreth looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Finch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Dreth moved out of range.
Dreth misses with a looping left.
A low kick lands for Dreth.
Finch throws out a powerful jab.
Finch misses with a looping right.
Finch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dreth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Finch.
Dreth throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finch.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Dreth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Finch has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dreth off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dreth digs a good hook to Finch's body. #T3#
Dreth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Dreth walks into a straight right hand from Finch.
Dreth throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Dreth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Finch to score with a decent uppercut.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Dreth jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Finch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Finch catches Dreth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dreth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.
A big left from Dreth misses.
Dreth defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Dreth half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Finch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Finch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dreth's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch digs a good hook to Dreth's body.
Finch lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Finch cracks Dreth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dreth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dreth feints and then cracks Finch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finch down.
Dreth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Finch pinned against the cage. Finch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valen Dreth. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Finch scores with the left hand. Dreth knows he should have avoided that one.
Finch checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dreth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Finch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dreth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dreth lands a nice hook to Finch's body. Finch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Finch. Those never looked like landing.
Dreth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Finch defends it nicely.
Dreth misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
Finch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finch sizes up Dreth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finch.
Dreth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Atticus Finch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Finch misses with a few strikes there.
Finch connects with a nice looking jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atticus Finch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Finch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atticus Finch!
A very excited looking Atticus Finch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SFL 105 | Vikings Are Emerging
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1#
Karter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Finch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Finch has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Karter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Karter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karter scrambles back to his feet.
Finch lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Finch.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Karter lands with a nice body punch.
Karter moves away from the strike by Finch.
Finch misses the jab.#TD2#
Karter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Finch napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karter lands a few punches from side control.
The strikes coming from Karter are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Finch wants to get back to his feet but Karter drags him back down.#ES#
Finch sneaks out the side door and pushes Karter away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Karter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finch connects with a single shot there.
Finch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Karter moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Finch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karter throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.
Finch throws a hook but Karter avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Karter has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Finch throws a series of punches but Karter moves out of range.
Karter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Finch lands a nice shot that snaps Karter's head back.
Finch misses with a right hand
and Karter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target.
Finch throws a lazy uppercut
letting Karter counter with a right hand.
Finch lands a jab to the nose.
Finch feints and then cracks Karter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karter down.
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
Karter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Karter.
Karter throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch misses with a right hand
and Karter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Karter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finch. #T2#
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karter.
Finch scores with a push kick.
Finch works over Karter's head and body with a nice combination.
Karter throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karter.
Karter moves away from the strike by Finch.
Karter misses with a body kick.
Karter moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Finch throws a low kick, looking for Karter's leg but Karter calmly moves out of range.
Finch throws a hook but Karter blocks it.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter slips under a jab.
Finch scores with a body shot.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Finch. #T3#
Finch throws a good cross that connects.
Karter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finch misses with a leg kick
and Karter counters with a straight right hand.
Karter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karter tries to counter with a clinch but Finch shakes him off and moves away.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Karter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Karter checks a leg kick nicely.
Finch misses with a looping right.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Finch cracks a nice hook into Karter's ribs.
Karter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch swings for the body but Karter moves out of range.
Finch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karter misses with a body shot. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Karter misses the target.
Karter throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Finch throws a low kick but Karter moves out of range easily.
Karter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Finch avoids the body shot from Karter.
Nice shot by Finch.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice cross by Finch.
Karter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Finch to score with a decent uppercut.
Atticus Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karter with a nice cross.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Karter's head but Karter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that round.
That's time! Finch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Karter has a takedown stuffed.
A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atticus Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karter.
A little feinted left hand from Finch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karter's head backwards.
Finch connects with a crisp jab.
Finch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Karter misses.
Finch scores with a jab.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Finch misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Karter misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Karter blocks the leg kick.
Finch throws a jab when Karter was well out of range.
A jab from Finch misses. #T1#
Finch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karter misses with a body kick.
Karter cracks Finch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Finch bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Finch misses with a hook
and Finch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finch lands a jab.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Karter.
Karter throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Karter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Finch works the jab nicely.
Finch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karter can do to turn this around?
A big right from Karter misses.
The crowd cheers as Finch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karter doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karter.
Karter misses with an uppercut
and Finch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finch clobbers Karter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Finch does it's job there.
Karter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Karter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Karter needs to keep his hands up - Finch had a free shot at his head there.
Karter throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Finch misses.
Karter lands a glancing blow to the side of Finch's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finch.
Karter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karter tries to move into range but Finch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Finch lands a glancing blow to the side of Karter's head.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Karter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Karter tries to counter with a clinch but Finch shakes him off and moves away.
Karter is looking to clinch but Finch is avoiding it.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karter lands with a kick to the temple. Finch shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Karter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch lands a head shot.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Karter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finch.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finch throws a lazy uppercut
letting Karter counter with a right hand.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Karter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Karter lands with an uppercut that bounces Finch off the cage and back into range.
Karter moves away from the strike by Finch.
Finch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Finch lands a two punch combo.
Karter misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Finch.
Karter takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
Karter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Finch throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Finch throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Karter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Finch won't be happy with that.
Karter creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ES#
Finch sneaks out the side door and pushes Karter away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Finch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
An inside leg kick lands from Karter.
Finch lands with a right hand.
Karter checks a leg kick nicely.
Finch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Finch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Finch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Finch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Finch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Finch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Karter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karter slips a straight right by Finch.
Finch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karter has time to react.
Karter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Finch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karter's hands.
Finch lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Karter.
Karter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karter avoids the body shot from Finch.
Karter slips under a jab.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Karter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Karter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Finch misses with a combination
and Karter counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Finch cracks Karter with an open hand slap.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karter misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Finch.
Karter moves away from the strike by Finch.
Finch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Karter blocks a jab.
Finch with a jab.
Finch lands a nice looking body shot.
Karter catches Finch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
Karter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karter is looking to score with low kicks.
Jesus Christ Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Finch scores with a leg kick.
Finch clobbers Karter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karter needs to keep his hands up - Finch had a free shot at his head there.
Finch clobbers Karter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Karter saw that one coming.
Finch lands with an uppercut that bounces Karter off the cage and back into range.
Karter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finch tests Karter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Karter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left lands for Finch.
Finch scores with a hook to the body. Karter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab. #T3#
Finch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Karter's shoulder, as Karter tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Karter.
Finch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Karter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Finch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karter at a distance.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Karter is out of range.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karter.
Finch blocks a jab.
Finch misses with a hook.
Karter wants to counter with a clinch but Finch pushes him away.
Finch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karter on the side of the head.
Karter slips under a jab from Finch.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karter wants to counter with a clinch but Finch pushes him away.
Karter takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Karter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Finch misses.
A jab from Finch misses.
Karter defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Karter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Finch misses with a looping right.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Karter saw that one coming.
Karter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karter works Finch's body with a nice hook.
Finch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karter throws a head kick that misses.
Karter connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Finch does no damage.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Karter slips the punch.
Atticus Finch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Finch throws the left hand but Karter avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atticus Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Finch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atticus Finch!
A victorious Atticus Finch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SFL 98 | Falling Bridge
Date: Sep 05, 2021

#R1#
A big right from Finch misses.
Sor throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Finch throws a low kick but Sor moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Sor.
Sor lands a jab to the nose.
Finch has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Finch connects with a nice looking jab.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Sor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finch's hands.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sor manages to avoid it.
Sor looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
A left lands for Finch.
Finch dips to his left and cracks Sor with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sor tries to counter with a clinch but Finch shakes him off and moves away.
Sor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sor misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Finch misses its target.
Finch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sor.
Sor tries to counter with a clinch but Finch shakes him off and moves away.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Sor throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch throws a hook but Sor avoids it easily.
Sor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Sor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Sor moved out of range.
Sor wants to counter with a clinch but Finch pushes him away.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sor wants to counter the offense by Finch and move into the clinch position.
Sor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Finch walks into a left hand.
Sor throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Finch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
Sor clobbers Finch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Finch misses.
Sor slips under a jab.
Sor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finch.
Sor misses with an uppercut.
Finch cracks Sor with a good jab.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sor tries to bum rush Finch with a series of wild strikes but Finch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Finch avoids the head kick by Sor.
Finch lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Finch.#CUT#It looks like Saenchai Sor has been cut.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sor moves away.
Sor misses the jab.
Sor throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sor misses with a body shot.
Sor cracks Finch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sor checks a low kick from Finch.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Sor's shoulder, as Sor tries to avoid the shot.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Finch.
Sor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sor dodges the punch combination from Finch.
Sor wants to counter the offense by Finch and move into the clinch position.
Sor moves out of range of the strikes.
Sor wants to counter with a clinch but Finch pushes him away.
Sor connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Finch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sor.
Finch tries to score with a low kick but Sor moves his leg out of the way.
Finch is looking to slow Sor down with leg kicks.
Finch scores with a decent looking hook.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Sor misses with a left hand
and Finch counters with a nice body shot.
Sor slips under a jab from Finch.
Finch jabs at Sor's body.
The crowd cheers as Finch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sor doesn't seem phased though.
Sor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finch.
Sor scores with a head kick. Finch tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Sor throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
Sor tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch walks into a stiff left hand from Sor.
Finch slips under a jab from Sor.
It looked like Finch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Finch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finch misses with a looping left.#T4#
Donk. Sor catches Finch right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Finch misses.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Finch as he checks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Finch.
Finch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sor throws a big shot that misses.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
Finch tried to score with a low kick but Sor checks it.
Sor wants to counter with a clinch but Finch pushes him away.
A jab lands there for Finch.
Sor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch moves away from the strike by Sor.
Sor with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch lands a lovely overhand right.
Sor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Finch connects with a leg kick.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Sor uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saenchai Sor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sor misses with a looping left.
Sor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Finch misses with a looping right.
Sor looks for the body kick but Finch saw that one coming.
Jab by Sor.
Finch moves out of range as Sor strikes.
Finch with a jab.
Sor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atticus Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sor moves away.
Finch blocks a head kick by Sor.
Sor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Finch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Finch lands a glancing blow to the side of Sor's head.#ROC#Sor is rocked!
Finch flashes Sor a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Sor's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Sor crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Finch punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Atticus Finch!
An out of breath Atticus Finch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SFL 88 | Turmoil
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Happy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Happy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Happy shoots in for a takedown but Finch shows good takedown defense.
Finch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Happy dives in and grabs Finch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Finch pushes down on Happy's head and hops out.
Finch stuffs the takedown attempt from Happy. Happy gets slowly back to his feet.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Happy moves away.
Happy feints the counter takedown.
Finch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Happy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Happy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Finch defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Happy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A lazy left from Finch finds it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Happy is defended easily by Finch.
Happy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Happy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Happy shoots for a takedown but Finch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Finch lunges at Happy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Happy's hand.
Finch throws a jab when Happy was well out of range.
Finch slaps away a takedown attempt from Happy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
Happy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Finch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Happy has time to react.
Atticus Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finch lands a right hook to the body.
Happy wants to clinch up but Finch keeps it at a distance.
Happy fails with a takedown attempt.
Finch scores with a leg kick. #TD2#
Finch gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Happy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Happy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2##ES#
Finch has his feet on Happy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Happy ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Happy gets a takedown into half guard.
Finch is staying active underneath Happy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Happy is controlling the pace.
Happy is keen to just control but Finch is a slippery customer.#T3#
Finch is trying to stand up here but Happy is controlling him well. #ES#
Finch makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Finch misses with a low kick.
Happy shoots in for a double leg but Finch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Happy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Finch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Happy somewhat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Finch. That's going to slow Happy down.
Finch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Happy's hands.
Finch connects with a jab.
Happy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Finch as he avoids it easily.
A big left from Finch misses. #T4#
A jab from Finch finds it's way through Happy's defenses.
Finch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Happy darts in looking for a takedown but Finch gets double underhooks and turns Happy into the cage.
Happy moves out of range as Finch strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Finch misses.
Finch misses with a hook.
Happy moves out of range of the strikes.
Happy shoots in looking for a takedown but Finch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Happy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Happy.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Happy's head but Happy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch lands a jab to Happy's midsection.
Finch connects with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Finch.
Happy checks a low kick from Finch.
Finch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Happy's sensitive parts.
Finch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Happy ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Happy blocks a leg kick.
Happy checks a leg kick nicely.
Finch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Finch throws a series of punches but Happy avoids them all with ease.
Happy checks a low kick from Finch.
Happy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Happy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Happy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Happy closes the distance and clinches up with Finch, looking for a takedown. Happy pushes Finch against the cage but Finch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Happy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Happy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Finch can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch lands a jab to the nose.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Finch connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab lands there for Finch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice sprawl there from Finch as Happy shoots in.
Finch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Happy can do to turn this around?
Finch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Happy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Happy moves away from the strike by Finch.
Finch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Finch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Happy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Finch tries to avoid it but Happy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Finch to the ground. Finch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Happy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finch.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Happy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finch sprawls well. Finch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Happy gets slowly back to his feet.
Happy is breathing heavily.
Finch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Happy. That did some damage!
Finch misses with a low kick.
Happy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Finch avoids the head kick by Happy.
Finch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Finch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Happy gets the takedown into side control. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Happy trying to control the action but Finch is working from the bottom.
Finch pushes Happy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Happy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Check out the look on Happy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Finch is trying to buck Happy off.#T3#
Happy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finch keeps working.
Happy grinds an elbow into Finch's temple.
Finch is trying to get back to his feet.
Happy working the head and body with strikes.
Happy wants to control but Finch is keeping him busy.
Finch is trying to buck Happy off.
Anti Happy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Happy trying to control the action but Finch is working from the bottom.
Happy prevents Finch from escaping the position.#T4#
Happy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Finch! #SUB2#
Happy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Finch can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
You get the feeling that Finch really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Happy landing strikes from the mount and Finch is in trouble!
Finch wants to get back to his feet.
Happy trying to control but Finch is having none of it.
Happy lands with some strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that second round.
That's time! Finch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Finch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Happy fails with the takedown.
Finch throws a body punch but Happy moves out of range.
Finch throws out a powerful jab.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Happy moved out of range nicely.
Happy shoots in but Finch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Finch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Finch is looking to slow Happy down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch misses with a hook. Happy ducked under it nicely.
Finch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Finch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Finch lands a nice shot to the body.
Happy throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
A jab from Finch misses.
Finch throws a front kick aimed at Happy's knee but Happy avoids it well.
Happy shoots in for a double leg but Finch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Happy tries to clinch but Finch moves out of range.
Happy ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Happy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Happy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Finch but Finch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Finch misses with a looping right.
Finch scores with a kick to the midsection.
Happy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Finch finds it's way round the side to connect with Happy's head.
Happy throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Finch lands a head shot.
Finch throws a hook but Happy blocks it.
Happy slips a jab from Finch.
Happy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finch. #T2#
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Happy moves away and avoids it.
Finch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch misses with a looping right.
Happy tries to move into range but Finch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Finch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Happy has time to react.
Finch misses with the combination.
Happy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Atticus Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Happy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good shot there by Finch.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Happy saw that one coming.
Happy staying out of range there.
Happy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Finch as he avoids it easily.
Finch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Finch looks to land a left hand but Happy moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Happy is defended easily by Finch.
Finch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Happy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Happy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Finch clobbers Happy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Finch finds it's way through Happy's defenses.
Finch with a nice calf kick.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt - Finch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anti Happy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finch with a hook.#T4#
Finch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Happy has time to react.
Finch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Happy's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Happy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Finch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finch lands with a hook. Happy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Happy has a takedown stuffed.
Finch misses the jab.
Happy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Happy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick lands for Finch.
Finch cracks Happy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Finch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anti Happy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atticus Finch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Some wild striking there from Finch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atticus Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Finch, 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atticus Finch!
An out of breath Atticus Finch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SFL 80 | Thunder Bowl
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Ford.
Finch is looking to slow Ford down with leg kicks.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Ford moves out of range easily.
Finch jabs Ford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Finch has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Finch swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
Finch blocks a jab.
Finch is looking for a counter combo.
Ford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Finch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ford throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Finch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Finch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Ford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
A little jabbing left from Ford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ford connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Ford.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Ford moves out of range of the body kick.
Finch staying out of range there.
Ford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Ford's head but Ford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ford lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ford throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.
Ford throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ford bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Finch's head.
Ford moves out of range of the strikes.
Ford throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ford lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ford with the inside leg kick.
Finch misses the jab.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch lands a nice shot to the body.
Ford looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Ford fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Finch on the side of the head.
Ford blocks a jab.
Finch blocks a head kick by Ford.
Ford lands with an overhand left.
Finch staying out of range there.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford connects with a solid leg kick.
Ford throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Finch tries to score with a low kick but Ford moves his leg out of the way.
Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Finch misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Ford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finch sizes up Ford with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Finch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Finch misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
Finch throws the left hand but Ford avoids the punch easily.
Finch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ford. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ford. Ford circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab from Ford.
Nice defenses there by Ford.
Ford lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Finch backs up against the cage.
Ford misses with a double jab.
Ford walks into a jab.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ford wants to clinch up but Finch keeps it at a distance.
Ford scores with the left hand. Finch knows he should have avoided that one.
Finch does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Ford throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.#T3#
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ford.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Ford moved out of range.
A jab from Ford misses.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Ford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Finch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ford is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Finch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#CL2#
Ford drives through and clinches with Finch against the cage. #BC#
Finch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Ford.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Ford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finch thuds his right hand into Ford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finch under the eye.
Ford throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Finch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ford throws a counter combo.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ford throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ford moves away from the strike by Finch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch lands an overhand right.#T4#
Ford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Ford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finch.
Both fighters circling a little - Ford finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ford is looking to clinch.
Ford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finch.
Ford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch takes one to the side of the head.
Finch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
Ford takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Finch swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
Ford takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ford throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Ford looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Ford throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
Finch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Ford moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Landon Ford will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ford.
Ford digs a good body shot into Finch's ribs.
Finch avoids the head kick by Ford.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
Ford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ford throws out the jab.
Ford connects with a nice looking jab.
Donk. Finch catches Ford right on the button with a cross.
Finch throws a hook but Ford blocks it.
Finch lands a jab to the head.
Finch lands a really nice looking cross but Ford seems unphased.
A punch combination from Ford misses.
Ford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Finch moves out of range as Ford strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ford moves away.
Ford only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch throws a leg kick which misses Ford's front leg but catches the back leg as Ford tries to avoid it.
Finch misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
Ford now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big left from Ford misses.
Finch lands a nice looking body shot.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Ford misses with a double jab. #T1#
Ford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Ford.
Ford throws a lazy right hand but Finch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ford feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Finchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ford scores with a decent looking hook.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Ford's shoulder, as Ford tries to avoid the shot.
Finch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finch connects with a solid leg kick.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Ford moved out of range.
Ford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Finch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Finch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Ford.
Ford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ford needs to keep his hands up - Finch had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Finch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
Ford throws a big shot that misses.
Ford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ford blocks a jab.#T2#
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Ford misses.
Finch misses with a head kick.
Ford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Finch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Finch. Those never looked like landing.
Finch throws a right hand that Ford ducks under and follows up with a left that Ford also avoids with ease.
A cross from Ford lands.
Finch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Finch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Finch motions for Ford to come forward. Finch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Finch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Finch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL2#
Ford clinches. #BC2#
Ford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finch misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ford! But no joy.
Nice jab there from Ford.
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ford throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Finch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T3#
Ford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Finch scores with a hook.
Finch lands a glancing blow to the side of Ford's head.
Finch misses with a looping right.
Finch throws a front kick aimed at Ford's knee but Ford avoids it well.
A big right from Finch misses.
Ford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ford.
Ford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Ford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch throws a hook but Ford avoids it easily.
Landon Ford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ford throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Finch connects with a nice looking jab.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Ford saw that one coming.
Ford lands a head shot.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Ford tries to move into range but Finch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Ford paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ford thuds a left hand into Finch's body.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Ford ducks down to avoid it.
Ford is trying to counter with his kicks.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Ford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Finch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick from Finch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Ford.
Ford lands with a shot to the body.
Ford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Finch.
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Finch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ford's hands.
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Ford throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Finch is looking to chop away at Ford's legs.
Finch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ford throws a right and a left that Finch avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Finch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ford fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A clash of legs there as Ford blocks the low kick.
Ford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Landon Ford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Finch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finch on the side of the head.
Ford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ford.
Ford scores with a sloppy right hand. Finch should have avoided that one.
Ford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finch is looking to chop away at Ford's legs.
A punch lands to the side of Ford 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ford throws a good cross that connects.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Ford fails to land with a series of punches.
Finch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ford.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
Ford connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Finch momentarily.
Ford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Finch tests Ford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ford throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Ford scores with a jab. Finch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ford digs a good hook to Finch's body.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Ford.
Ford throws a big counter head kick but Finch avoids it with no problem.
Finch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Finch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Ford takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finch is able to avoid easily.
Finch punishes Ford's body with a nice straight punch.
Finch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Ford connects with a looping right hand.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch throws a jab when Ford was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Finch there.
Finch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ford momentarily.
Ford misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Ford. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Ford misses.
Finch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ford defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ford staying out of range there.
Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford.
Landon Ford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch throws a low kick but Ford moves out of range easily.
Ford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch throws a hook but Ford blocks it.
Ford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch connects with a body shot.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Ford tries to work over Finch's front leg with a kick but Finch checks it.
Ford scores with a shot to the body.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range.
Finch misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
Ford follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ford slips under a jab from Finch.
A punch combination from Ford misses.
Finch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ford connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Finch scrambles back to his feet.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch throws a body punch but Ford moves out of range.
Ford scoring well with a low kick there.
Ford throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
A cross from Finch lands.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Ford moved out of range nicely.
Ford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Ford appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ford scores with a jab to the head.
Finch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Finch throws the left hand but Ford avoids the punch easily.
Ford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sloppy strikes from Ford. Those never looked like landing.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch lands a slapping body shot.
Finch misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Ford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ford. #BC2#
Ford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ford misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Ford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ford swinging wildly here.
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
Ford takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ford bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finch's head backwards.
Ford checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Finch swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Ford saw that one coming.
Ford lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Ford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finch.
Ford cracks Finch with an open hand slap.
Atticus Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ford connects with a body shot that sends Finch's belly button to the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Landon Ford.
Well Ford 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Landon Ford!
After winning the bout, Landon Ford thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SFL 69 | Lomax vs Thomas
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1#
Finch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finch misses with a hook.
We've been informed that Finch has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A good leg kick by Sor.
Sor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch misses with a looping right.
Finch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Finch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sor is looking to chop away at Finch's legs.
Sor walks into a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finch, as that shot connected.
Finch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Sor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finch doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sor scores with a punch to the head.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Sor moves out of range easily.
Sor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Finch lands with a cross.
Sor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Donk. Finch catches Sor right on the button with a cross.
Sor ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Sor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Finch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Finch is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sor scrambles back to his feet.
Sor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sor looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Sor scores with a leg kick.
Finch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Sor misses.
Finch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sor on the side of the head.
Sor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Sor's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab, jab by Sor - just one landing.
Finch misses with a hook.
Sor ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finch.
Sor misses with a looping right.
Finch throws a jab when Sor was well out of range.
Sor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sor walks into a left hand.
Finch cracks Sor with a good jab.#T2#
Sor slips a jab and a cross from Finch.
Finch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Finch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Finch moves out of range as Sor strikes.
Finch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Sor's shoulder, as Sor tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finch.
Sor throws a push kick but Finch slaps the foot to one side.
Sor blocks a jab.
Sor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finch's hands.
Finch connects with a body shot.
Sor throws a right hand that Finch ducks under and follows up with a left that Finch also avoids with ease.
Finch throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Sor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sor.
Sor misses with some punches.
Finch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sor is keeping busy.
Sor fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Finch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finch's corner calls for a 1-2. Finch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finch, as that shot connected. #ROC2#Sor is rocked!#T3#
Finch lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Sor up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Finch from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Sor's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Atticus Finch!
An out of breath Atticus Finch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SFL 60 | Mumu vs Viking
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Tax Payer misses the jab.
Tax Payer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch lands a head shot.
Tax Payer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finch.
Tax Payer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tax Payer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tax Payer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tax Payer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Tax Payer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Finch has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer moves out of range of the body kick.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Finch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finch has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Finch throws a right hand that Tax Payer ducks under and follows up with a left that Tax Payer also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tax Payer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tax Payer scores with a sloppy right hand. Finch should have avoided that one.
Tax Payer throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.
Finch avoids a kick to the body.
Tax Payer avoids the body shot from Finch.
Finch connects with a body shot.
Tax Payer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finch checks a low kick from Tax Payer.#T1#
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Tax Payer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tax Payer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tax Payer misses with a straight left.
Tax Payer staying out of range there.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tax Payer manages to avoid it.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Tax Payer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Finch does it's job there.
Tax Payer ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tax Payer throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Tax Payer is just out of range.
Tax Payer moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch slips a straight right by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a big shot that misses.
Finch lands a body shot.
Finch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tax Payer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Finch.
Tax Payer thuds a left hand into Finch's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tax Payer on the side of the head.
Tax Payer lands a slapping body shot.
Tax Payer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
A good leg kick by Tax Payer.
Finch takes a swing at Tax Payer's ribcage but misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Finch!
Tax Payer moves forwards but Finch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tax Payer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tax Payer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tax Payer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tax Payer just misses with a punch to the body.
Tax Payer misses with a double jab.
Finch throws a leg kick
and Tax Payer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tax Payer throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Tax Payer catches Finch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Finch feints and then cracks Tax Payer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tax Payer down.
Tax Payer lands a jab to Finch's midsection.
An inside leg kick from Tax Payer misses.
Nice straight punches there by Finch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finch.
Finch slips a straight right by Tax Payer.
Finch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Finch lands with a kick to the ribs.
Finch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tax Payer.
Finch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Tax Payer moved out of range.
A big right from Finch misses.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Tax Payer is just out of range.
Tax Payer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Finch checks it well.
Tax Payer loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
Finch throws out a powerful jab.
Tax Payer misses with a straight left.
A jab from Finch finds it's way through Tax Payer's defenses.
Tax Payer moves out of range of the strikes.
Tax Payer throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but Finch checks it.
Finch throwing a counter right hand but Tax Payer manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Tax Payer.
Jab by Tax Payer.
Nice uppercut lands for Finch. That snapped Tax Payer's head back.
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!
Tax Payer misses with a low kick.
Finch swinging wildly here.
Tax Payer feints a counter leg kick.
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Finch - that will leave a mark!
Tax Payer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tax Payer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Finch slips a straight right by Tax Payer.
Finch lands the left hand.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick which misses Finch's front leg but catches the back leg as Finch tries to avoid it.
Tax Payer slips under a jab.
Tax Payer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Tax Payer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Tax Payer throws out a counter right but Finch avoids it with no problem.
Tax Payer thuds a left hand into Finch's body.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tax Payer manages to avoid it.
A head kick from Finch lands but Tax Payer takes it in his stride.
Tax Payer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tax Payer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Tax Payer is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finch dodges the punch combination from Tax Payer.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Finch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Finch tries to bum rush Tax Payer with a series of wild strikes but Tax Payer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Atticus Finch will probably get the nod.
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#
Tax Payer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tax Payer momentarily.
Finch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tax Payer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tax Payer throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Finch slips under a jab.
Tax Payer throws a big shot that misses.
Tax Payer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jab by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tax Payer throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.
Tax Payer throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tax Payer! But no joy.
Finch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Tax Payer ducks down to avoid it.
Finch has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch sizes up Tax Payer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tax Payer slips a jab from Finch.
Finch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Finch throws a jab when Tax Payer was well out of range.
A jab from Tax Payer does it's job there.#T1#
Tax Payer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch avoids a kick to the body.
Finch misses with a looping right.
Tax Payer just misses with a punch to the body.
Finch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tax Payer throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Tax Payer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tax Payer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tax Payer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tax Payer.
Finch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tax Payer misses with a double jab.
Tax Payer connects with a right hand. Finch shakes it off.
Tax Payer looks to land a combination but Finch avoids it well.
Finch misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Finch throws a nice looking combination but Tax Payer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tax Payer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch's corner calls for a 1-2. Finch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Tax Payer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch misses with a right hand
and Tax Payer counters with a good low kick that Finch was not able to check.
Tax Payer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tax Payer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finch scores with a decent looking hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tax Payer.
Finch throws a hook but Tax Payer avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tax Payer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Finch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tax Payer.
Finch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Finch defending well as Tax Payer loads up on a big left hand.
Tax Payer misses with a low kick.
Tax Payer motions for Finch to come forward. Tax Payer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tax Payer moves away from the strike by Finch.
Atticus Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Tax Payer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Tax Payer defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Tax Payer looks to land a combination but Finch avoids it well. #T3#
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tax Payer.
Tax Payer looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tax Payer throws a push kick but Finch slaps the foot to one side.
Tax Payer moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Tax Payer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Finch lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tax Payer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tax Payer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Tax Payer is out of range.
Tax Payer misses with a two punch combination.
Tax Payer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Nice cross by Tax Payer.
A leg kick checked by Tax Payer.
And Tax Payer responds with a good body kick, but Finch manages to step out the way in time.
Finch scores with a jab to the body.
Tax Payer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tax Payer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tax Payer looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Finch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tax Payer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick that misses.
Tax Payer misses with a hook.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Tax Payer moved out of range.
Tax Payer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Tax Payer throws a chopping leg kick but Finch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Tax Payer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that half lands.
Finch with a nice cross.
Tax Payer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tax Payer throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Tax Payer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Finch catches Tax Payer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tax Payer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tax Payer tries a head kick but it misses.
Tax Payer throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tax Payer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but Finch moved away.
Finch throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch connects with a solid leg kick.
Finch is looking to slow Tax Payer down with leg kicks.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Tax Payer moves away and avoids it.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Tax Payer's shoulder, as Tax Payer tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Finnish Tax Payer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Finch misses with a hook.
Finch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tax Payer with the inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Tax Payer misses its intended target.
Tax Payer misses with a body kick.
Tax Payer ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Tax Payer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finch.
Finch lands with a straight right. Tax Payer didn't see that one coming.
Finch pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tax Payer back to the cage. Finch follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Finch moves away from the strike by Tax Payer.
Finch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tax Payer walks into a stiff left hand from Finch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Finch cracks Tax Payer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tax Payer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Finch throws a right hand that Tax Payer ducks under and follows up with a left that Tax Payer also avoids with ease.
Tax Payer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finch misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Finch.#T1#
Tax Payer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tax Payer slips a straight right by Finch.
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tax Payer was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
Finch slips under a jab.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but Finch moved away.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch lands a jab to Tax Payer's midsection.
Finch lands a jab to the nose.
Finch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tax Payer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tax Payer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Finch connects with a looping right hand.
Finch cracks Tax Payer with a good jab.
Tax Payer lunges at Finch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Finch's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch blocks a low kick nicely.
Finch lands a nice shot that snaps Tax Payer's head back.
Tax Payer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Finch. Beautiful body shot.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tax Payer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer with a nice calf kick.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tax Payer throws out the jab.
Tax Payer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tax Payer moves out of range of the strikes.
Tax Payer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tax Payer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.
Tax Payer dodges the punch combination from Finch.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
Tax Payer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Finch with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Decent striking displayed by Tax Payer there.
Tax Payer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finch.
Finch connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Tax Payer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finch is looking to score with low kicks.
Tax Payer is looking to land body kicks.
Tax Payer scores with a hook.
Jab, jab by Finch - just one landing.
Finch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tax Payer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finch on the side of the head.
Finch thuds a left hand into Tax Payer's body.
Tax Payer scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Finch checks it well.
Tax Payer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tax Payer tries a head kick but it misses.
Finch moves out of range of the leg kick from Tax Payer.#T4#
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
Tax Payer tries a low kick but Finch avoids it.
Finch throws a nice looking combination but Tax Payer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tax Payer looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Tax Payer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Tax Payer.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Tax Payer moved out of range nicely.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tax Payer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tax Payers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Finch misses with a body shot.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tax Payer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tax Payer slips under a jab.
Tax Payer throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Tax Payer looks for the body kick but Finch saw that one coming.
Tax Payer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A swing and a miss from Finch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atticus Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Finch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Atticus Finch!
An out of breath Atticus Finch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SFL 52 | Soviet Showdown
Date: Feb 28, 2021

#R1#
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Finch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finch throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Finch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Finch!
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Finch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big left from Finch misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee wants to clinch up but Finch keeps it at a distance.
Finch lands a jab to Lee's midsection.#CL2#
Lee has managed to clinch.
Finch tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee being controlled against the cage.
Finch stalling in the clinch.
Lee tries for a takedown but Finch manages to get underhooks. #T1#
Finch gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lee.#TD2#
Lee has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Finch regains guard immediately.
Lee won't allow Finch to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Finch has his feet on Lee's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lee fails with the takedown.
It looked like Finch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finch throws a head kick that misses.
Lee feints the counter takedown.
Finch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Finch. Finch obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Finch is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks. #T2#
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Finch.#CL2#
Lee moves into the clinch.
Finch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finch is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Finch into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but Finch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lee moves forwards but Finch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
Lee tries to clinch there but Finch circles away.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Lee gets a clinch.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Finch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Finch scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Finch.
A shot in the inside from Finch. #CUT#It looks like John Lee has been cut.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Finch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Finch is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Finch breaks from the clinch.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Finch works the jab nicely.
Finch thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Finch connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Finch pushes him off.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Finch moves away from the strike by Lee.
A nice leg kick from Finch, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Finch connects with a leg kick.
Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Finch. Finch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Finch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finch thumps Lee with a low kick.#T4#
Finch throws out a powerful jab.
Atticus Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee shoots in but Finch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Finch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Finch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Finch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Finch misses with a double jab.
Finch with a nice cross.
Finch lands a lovely overhand right.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee lands an overhand right.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Finch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Finch with a nice cross.
Finch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finch swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee tries to counter with a clinch but Finch shakes him off and moves away.
Finch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Lee's cut.
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#
Finch misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Lee clinches up with Finch and pushes him back against the cage.
Finch goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Lee turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lee manages to end up in side control.
Lee working the ground and pound.
Finch is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lee asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lee cracks Finch with a big elbow.
Lee prevents Finch from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee lands a few punches from side control.
Lee working the head with strikes.
Lee trying to control the action but Finch is working from the bottom. #T1#
Lee is staying tight to Finch's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lee landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Finch is pushing Lee's head away, looking to escape. Lee manages to hold on to the position though.
Finch wants to get back to his feet but Lee is dominant here and he's now got Finch's back!
Finch is trying to stand back up. #T2##ES#
Finch is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Lee off. It looks like it's working - Lee slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Finch displaying calm under pressure there.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Finch circles away.
A big left from Lee misses.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
Finch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Finch scores with a punch to the head.
Finch lands a head shot.#CL2#
Lee pushes Finch up against the cage in a clinch.
Finch stalling in the clinch but Lee improves position.
Finch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Finch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee wants a takedown but no success here.
Finch lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finch lands an elbow inside.
Lee avoids a wild elbow strike from Finch.#T3#
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Finch seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lee can turn it around.
Finch pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Lee gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Finch has one foot on Lee's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Lee gets a clinch.
Finch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch on the inside from Finch fails to land. #BC#
Finch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Finch.#TD2#
Lee darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lee stops Finch from getting back to his feet. #T4##SUB2#
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Finch sees it coming and defends easily.
Lee is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Finch looks like he's trying to stand up.
John Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Finch!
Lee with the ground and pound from mount.
Lee landing punches. #SUB2#
Lee with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Lee's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Finch on the inside.
Lee looking for a takedown.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finch's efforts to push away.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but Finch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Finch is defending well.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lee.
A short uppercut from Finch.
Lee can't get the takedown.
Finch lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch is trying to push Lee away but Lee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lee wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finch.
A short uppercut from Finch.
Finch stalling.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Finch pulls his leg out and moves away. #T1#
Lee misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Lee clinches up with Finch and pushes him back against the cage.
Finch is leaning against Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A frustrated look appears on Finch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Finch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Finch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Finch displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lee up against the cage.
Finch wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finch stalling in the clinch but Lee improves position.
Finch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lee as Finch tries to tie him up.
Finch lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Finch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Finch circles away. #T2#
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Finch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Finch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Finch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Finch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Finch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Finch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Finch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lee or not.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Finch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finch.
An inside leg kick lands from Finch.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Finch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Finch scores with a nice strike.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Finchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Finch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee shoots in and drives through. Finch sprawls well.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Finch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
And Lee tries to counter it with a takedown but Finch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Finch is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lee throws a right hand that Finch ducks under and follows up with a left that Finch also avoids with ease.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee cracks Finch with an open hand slap.
Lee moves forwards but Finch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Finch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee tries to pull guard but Finch holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Finch manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Finch lands a jab.
Finch lands a lovely overhand right.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finch cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Finch scores with a punch to the head.
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Finch finds it's target.
A jab from Finch does it's job there.
Finch with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atticus Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Finch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atticus Finch!
A victorious Atticus Finch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
John Lee spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'.

Event: SFL 43 | Mumu vs Bennett
Date: Jan 24, 2021

#R1#
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan Jr slips under a jab.
Keenan Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan Jr blocks a head kick by Finch.
Finch misses with a right hand
and Keenan Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Finch slips a jab from Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keenan Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Finch off the cage and back into range.
Finch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keenan Jr lunges at Finch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Finch's hand.
Good exchange - Keenan Jr coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Keenan Jr throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
Finch misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan Jr! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Finch throws a good cross that connects.
Finch misses the jab.
Finch lands a leg kick that knocks Keenan Jr off balance momentarily.#T1#
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan Jr's shoulder, as Keenan Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Keenan Jr throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Keenan Jr slips a jab from Finch.
Finch connects with a single shot there.
Keenan Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Finch is looking to slow Keenan Jr down with leg kicks.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Keenan Jr moves away and avoids it.
Finch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Finch throws a hook but Keenan Jr avoids it easily.
Keenan Jr misses with a looping right.
Keenan Jr blocks a jab.
Keenan Jr throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch slips a jab from Keenan Jr.
Finch misses with a body shot.
Finch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Finch misses with a hook. Keenan Jr ducked under it nicely.
Keenan Jr misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keenan Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Keenan Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Nice jab there from Finch.
Keenan Jr missing with a left hand there. Finch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keenan Jr takes one to the chin there.
Finch lands with a right hand.
Keenan Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch fires out a quick counter leg kick but Keenan Jr just manages to avoid it.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keenan Jr moves out of range as Finch strikes.
That kick from Finch tenderised Keenan Jr's leg. Keenan Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Keenan Jr throws a right hand that Finch ducks under and follows up with a left that Finch also avoids with ease.
Keenan Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keenan Jr misses the shot to the body.
Keenan Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Finch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Finch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Keenan Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Finch.
Keenan Jr slips under a jab.#T3#
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keenan Jr throws a lazy right hand but Finch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Keenan Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finch jabs Keenan Jr right on the nose. Keenan Jr blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Keenan Jr misses.
Nice defenses there by Keenan Jr.
Finch motions for Keenan Jr to come forward. Finch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finch.
Finch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Keenan Jr blocks a jab.
Finch scores with a sloppy right hand. Keenan Jr should have avoided that one.
Finch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keenan Jr.
A jab lands there for Finch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Keenan Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Finch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Finch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Keenan Jr misses with a body shot.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Keenan Jr misses.
Keenan Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finch punishes Keenan Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Finch slips under a jab.
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keenan Jr misses the shot to the body.
Keenan Jr throws the kick towards the body but Finch avoids it.
Finch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Finch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Keenan Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keenan Jr ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Keenan Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finch lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Finch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keenan Jr throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan Jr. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keenan Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Finch has time to react.
Finch throws a good cross that connects.
Keenan Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Keenan Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Finch misses with a hook
and Keenan Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Finch shrugs it off.
Atticus Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Finch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Finch misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Finch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finch.
Finch connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Keenan Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Keenan Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Finch throws a leg kick that is checked
and Keenan Jr counters with a left to the body.
Finch lands a glancing blow to the side of Keenan Jr's head.#T1#
Finch misses with a looping right.
Keenan Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Keenan Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Keenan Jr misses with a looping left.
Keenan Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch punishes Keenan Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Keenan Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Finch lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Keenan Jr backs up against the cage.
Keenan Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keenan Jr ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch lands a glancing blow to the side of Keenan Jr's head.
Keenan Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Keenan Jr throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Finch blocks a head kick by Keenan Jr.
Finch defending well as Keenan Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Keenan Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Keenan Jr's head but Keenan Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
Keenan Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Finch throws the left hand but Keenan Jr avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Keenan Jr lands a head shot.
Keenan Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Finch in his tracks.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Keenan Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Good exchange - Finch coming out on top.
Finch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Keenan Jr counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Finch is lucky that one didn't land flush.
An inside leg kick lands from Finch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Keenan Jr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Finch has got the better of the exchanges.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finch.#T3#
Finch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Finch throws a good cross that connects.
Finch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan Jr.
Finch misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keenan Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Finch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Keenan Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Keenan Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Keenan Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan Jr throws a wild body kick that Finch sees coming a mile off.
Finch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Keenan Jr has time to react.
Finch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan Jr.
Finch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr slips a straight right by Finch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan Jr! But no joy.#T4#
Finch misses with a body shot.
Keenan Jr misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan Jr.
Finch takes one to the side of the head.
Keenan Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keenan Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Keenan Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Finch.
Keenan Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Finch cracks Keenan Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Keenan Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Keenan Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan Jr's shoulder, as Keenan Jr tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Keenan Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Finch fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan Jr slips under a jab.
Keenan Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Finch bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Keenan Jr loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
Keenan Jr missing with a left hand there. Finch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Keenan Jr's head but Keenan Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch dips to his left and cracks Keenan Jr with an uppercut!
Finch lands with a straight right. Keenan Jr didn't see that one coming.
Finch scores with a sloppy right hand. Keenan Jr should have avoided that one.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keenan Jr throws a fast counter high kick but Finch manages to duck under it in time.
Keenan Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keenan Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch tries to score with a low kick but Keenan Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Keenan Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan Jr.
Finch throws a series of punches but Keenan Jr avoids them all with ease.
Keenan Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan Jr! But no joy.
Finch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keenan Jr can do to turn this around?
Finch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Finch connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keenan Jr scores with the left hand. Finch knows he should have avoided that one.
Keenan Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finch.#T1#
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan Jr.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A thudding body kick lands there by Finch!
Keenan Jr loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
Finch throws a series of punches but Keenan Jr avoids them all with ease.
Finch connects with a jab.
Keenan Jr connects with a right hand. Finch shakes it off.
A swing and a miss from Keenan Jr.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan Jr.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan Jr throws out the jab.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan Jr throws out the jab.
Finch throwing a counter right hand but Keenan Jr manages to avoid it.
Keenan Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Keenan Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Keenan Jr moved out of range.
Keenan Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Keenan Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Finch cracks Keenan Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch works the jab nicely.
Gareth Keenan Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Keenan Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Keenan Jr moved out of range nicely.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finch connects with a single shot there.
Keenan Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Keenan Jr throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Finch.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Keenan Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donk. Finch catches Keenan Jr right on the button with a cross.
Finch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keenan Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Finch scrambles back to his feet.
Keenan Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Keenan Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Finch's corner calls for a 1-2. Finch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Finch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Keenan Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Keenan Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Keenan Jr blocks a jab.
Finch moves out of range of the body kick.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Keenan Jr. Keenan Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Keenan Jr.
Finch misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finch.
Donk. Finch catches Keenan Jr right on the button with a cross.
Keenan Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Finch defending well as Keenan Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Keenan Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch lands with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Finch.
Finch lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Finch throws a leg kick but Keenan Jr moved away.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr lands with a straight right. Finch didn't see that one coming.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Keenan Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Finch catches Keenan Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Keenan Jr throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan Jr slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Keenan Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Keenan Jr slips a straight right by Finch.
It seemed like Keenan Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finch fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Keenan Jr misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Finch.
Finch takes a swing at Keenan Jr's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan Jr! But no joy.
Keenan Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Atticus Finch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atticus Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Finch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Atticus Finch!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Atticus Finch!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Atticus Finch!

Atticus Finch wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Atticus Finch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFL 36 | Rishkinov vs Bangin
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1#
Quiniou lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Quiniou connects with a good right hand that stumbles Finch. Finch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Finch moves out of range as Quiniou throws a body kick.
It looked like Finch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finch slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Finch.
Finch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Quiniou momentarily.
A jab lands there for Quiniou.
Quiniou throws a series of punches but Finch avoids them all with ease.
Finch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Defiant MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Quiniou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quiniou tries to work over Finch's front leg with a kick but Finch checks it.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
Quiniou throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch throws a solid leg kick but Quiniou takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Finch.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quiniou misses with a straight right.
Quiniou throws a right and a left that Finch avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quiniou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Quiniou throws out a leg kick but Finch moves out of range and Quiniou only half commits.
Finch lands a body shot.
Quiniou fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finch.
Finch scores with a punch to the head.
Quiniou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quiniou has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Quiniou paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Quiniou looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range.
Quiniou slips under a jab from Finch.
Finch connects with a jab.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quiniou misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Quiniou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quiniou throws a chopping leg kick but Finch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Quiniou slips a straight right by Finch.
A slow jab from Quiniou misses its intended target.
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch takes a swing at Quiniou's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Quiniou finds it's way through Finch's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quiniou. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quiniou swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Quiniou throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Finch connects with a leg kick.
Quiniou throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Quiniou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quiniou slips under a jab from Finch.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quiniou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
Finch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Quiniou misses its intended target.
A left lands for Finch.
Quiniou misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
Quiniou takes one to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Finch lands a jab to the head.
Finch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Quiniou moves forwards but Finch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Quiniou!
Quiniou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finch on the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Finch.
Quiniou scores with the left hand. Finch knows he should have avoided that one.
Quiniou lands a nice shot that snaps Finch's head back.
Quiniou throws a lazy uppercut
and Finch counters with a straight right hand.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quiniou.
Quiniou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Finch.
Finch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Quiniou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Finch.
Quiniou lands with a shot to the body.
Finch throws a combination. Quiniou tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Quiniou loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
Quiniou stuns Finch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Quiniou blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Finch scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quiniou avoids the body shot from Finch.
Quiniou feints a counter leg kick.
Quiniou throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Finch takes a jab right on the kisser.
Finch misses with a leg kick.
Quiniou lands with a straight right. Finch didn't see that one coming.
Quiniou with a hook.
Finch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Finch throws the left hand but Quiniou avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Finch misses.
It seemed like Quiniou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Quiniou lands an overhand right.
Quiniou checks the leg kick nicely there.
Quiniou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Quiniou.
Quiniou misses with an uppercut.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch dips to his left and cracks Quiniou with an uppercut!
Finch throws a solid leg kick but Quiniou takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Finch.
Finch connects with the punch.
Quiniou lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Finch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Finch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Quiniou momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Quiniou misses with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Quiniou is out of range and Finch settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Quiniou on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Quiniou ducks down to avoid it.
Finch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab by Quiniou.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Quiniou misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Atticus Finch will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Finch throws a series of punches but Quiniou moves out of range.
Quiniou throws a series of punches but Finch avoids them all with ease.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Quiniou moved out of range nicely.
Quiniou moves away from the strike by Finch.
Finch misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Quiniou misses its intended target.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Quiniou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Quiniou.
Finch misses with a series of wild punches.
Finch ducks right into an uppercut from Quiniou.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Quiniou.
Finch tests Quiniou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quiniou feints the counter takedown.
Finch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Quiniou lands with a nice body kick.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch scores with a nice strike.#T1#
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Quiniou tries a quick counter leg kick but Finch is wise to it.
Quiniou throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Finch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Quiniou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Quiniou.
Finch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Finch thuds a left hand into Quiniou's body.
Quiniou scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Atticus Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finch.
Quiniou lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Finch misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Quiniou.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Quiniou is out of range.
Finch connects with a high kick.
Quiniou scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Quiniou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Quiniou misses with a low kick.
Finch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Quiniou checks the leg kick.#T2#
Finch misses with a wild combination.
Quiniou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finch dodges the punch combination from Quiniou.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Quiniou.
Quiniou throws a nice looking combination but Finch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quiniou throws a low kick but Finch avoids it.
A big right from Quiniou misses.
Quiniou throws a poor cross that misses
and Finch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Quiniou is out of range.
Quiniou is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Quiniou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Finch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Quiniou.
Quiniou cracks Finch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Quiniou slips under a jab from Finch.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Quiniou jabs at Finch's body.
Quiniou scores with the left hand. Finch knows he should have avoided that one.
Finch throws out a leg kick but Quiniou moves out of range and Finch only half commits.
Finch clobbers Quiniou with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Quiniou is looking to slow Finch down with leg kicks. #T3#
Finch looks to land a left hand but Quiniou moved out of range nicely.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quiniou.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Quiniou slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Quiniou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Finch moves out of range as Quiniou throws a body kick.
Quiniou looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch cracks a nice hook into Quiniou's ribs.
Finch throws a jab when Quiniou was well out of range.
Quiniou has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Quiniou's shoulder, as Quiniou tries to avoid the shot.
Quiniou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Quiniou misses.
Quiniou has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finch.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quiniou.
Quiniou lands a glancing blow to the side of Finch's head.
Finch slips under a jab.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick from Quiniou, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quiniou moves away.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Quiniou moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch moves out of range of the leg kick from Quiniou.
A left lands for Quiniou.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Quiniou's head but Quiniou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quiniou drops his hands momentarily and Finch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Finch slips under a jab.
Quiniou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Quiniou misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
Quiniou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch cracks Quiniou with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Quiniou.
Quiniou delivers a nice body kick.
Finch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Quiniou throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Quiniou moved out of range nicely.
Finch throws a body punch but Quiniou moves out of range.
Quiniou thuds a left hand into Finch's body.
Finch staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brendan Quiniou will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Quiniou swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Quiniou.
Finch misses with a leg kick
and Quiniou counters with a nice body shot.
Quiniou throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.
Quiniou looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Quiniou throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
A head kick misses from Finch.
Finch tried to score with a low kick but Quiniou checks it.
Quiniou let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Quiniou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quiniou takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Quiniou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quiniou throws a leg kick
and Finch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Quiniou coming out on top.
Finch works over Quiniou's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quiniou closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Quiniou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quiniou moves away from the strike by Finch.
Quiniou connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Finch momentarily. #T1#
Finch closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab, jab by Quiniou - just one landing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Quiniou. Finch shrugs it off though.
Quiniou's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finch under the eye.
A big right from Quiniou misses.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Quiniou's head but Quiniou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quiniou shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Quiniou finds it's way through Finch's defenses.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Quiniou is just out of range.
Finch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Quiniou moves away and avoids it.
Quiniou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Quiniou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch throws a leg kick but Quiniou sees it coming and moves out of range.
Quiniou lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Quiniou thumps Finch with a low kick.
Quiniou has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Quiniou there as he acknowledges the shot.
Finch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Quiniou's hands.#T2#
Quiniou connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Finch momentarily.
Finch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Quiniou keeps Finch at a distance using the push kick.
Quiniou misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Quiniou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch punishes Quiniou's body with a nice straight punch.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quiniou.
Quiniou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Quiniou.
Finch checks a low kick from Quiniou.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Quiniou ducks down to avoid it.
Quiniou loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
Finch walks into a stiff left hand from Quiniou.
Finch lands with a straight right. Quiniou didn't see that one coming.
Quiniou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quiniou.
Quiniou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Quiniou.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Quiniou moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Quiniou misses with a straight left.
Finch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Quiniou throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quiniou slips a jab from Finch.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quiniou.
Finch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quiniou.
Quiniou lands a head shot.
Finch throws a body punch but Quiniou moves out of range.
Finch is looking to score with low kicks.
Finch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quiniou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quiniou lands a two punch combo.
Quiniou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Quiniou.
A big right from Finch misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quiniou.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Quiniou's shoulder, as Quiniou tries to avoid the shot.
Quiniou with the counter takedown but Finch avoids it easily.#T4#
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quiniou looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Finch misses with a wild combination.
Quiniou throws a nice outside leg kick.
Finch tests Quiniou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quiniou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Quiniou on the side of the head.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Quiniou now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Quiniou looks for the body kick but Finch saw that one coming.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Quiniou's head but Quiniou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Quiniou.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quiniou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Quiniou throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Finch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quiniou.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brendan Quiniou.
Well Quiniou 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brendan Quiniou!

Event: SFL 24 | Johnson vs Lomax
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Balushi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Finch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Zaid Al Balushi has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Al Balushi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Balushi slips a jab from Finch.
Finch misses with a looping right.
Al Balushi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Al Balushi pushes Finch away with a front kick.
Al Balushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Balushi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Balushi lands with a straight right. Finch didn't see that one coming.
Finch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Balushi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Finch misses.
Al Balushi dips to his left and cracks Finch with an uppercut!#T1#
Al Balushi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Finch has time to react.
A good leg kick by Finch.
A nice leg kick from Al Balushi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Balushi.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Finch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Al Balushi misses with an uppercut
and Finch counters with a left to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Balushi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Finch dodges the punch combination from Al Balushi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finch! But no joy.#T2#
Finch misses with a series of wild punches.
Al Balushi moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Al Balushi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Finch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Balushi. Al Balushi obviously looking to wear him down.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch swings widly with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Al Balushi misses with the body kick
and Finch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Balushi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Finch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Al Balushi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al Balushi looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Al Balushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Balushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Balushi thows a leg kick but Finch checks it
and Finch counters with a nice uppercut.
Finch might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Finch swings widly with a right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a low kick, right behind Finch 's knee.
Finch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Finch lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Al Balushi moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Al Balushi slips the punch.
Al Balushi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Finch manages to circle out of the way.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Al Balushi's shoulder, as Al Balushi tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
A big right from Finch misses.
Al Balushi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi with the inside leg kick.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Al Balushi moves away from the strike by Finch.
Al Balushi swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zaid Al Balushi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Al Balushi works the jab nicely.
Finch throws the left hand but Al Balushi avoids the punch easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Finch might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Al Balushi has got the better of the exchanges.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Al Balushi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finch can do to turn this around?
Finch misses with a looping right.
Finch avoids the head kick by Al Balushi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Finch in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice straight punches there by Al Balushi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Al Balushi.#CL#
Al Balushi drives through and clinches with Finch against the cage.
Al Balushi looking to throw knees to the head but Finch is blocking nicely. #T1#
Al Balushi blocks an elbow strike.
Al Balushi throws an elbow that misses.
Al Balushi misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Balushi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Finch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Al Balushis head.
Finch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Balushi avoids the elbow strike from Finch, against the cage.
Al Balushi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Finch blocks a body shot from Al Balushi.
Finch throws an elbow but it misses.
Finch misses with some punches.
Finch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Al Balushi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Finch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Balushi.
Finch lands a right hand.
Al Balushi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Finch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Al Balushi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Balushi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Al Balushi misses with an elbow over the top.
Al Balushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Balushi slowing the pace effectively.
Al Balushi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Al Balushi lands an elbow that stopped Finch in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Atticus Finch has been cut.
Finch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finch blocks an uppercut.
Al Balushi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Al Balushi lands an elbow inside that Finch shrugs off.
Finch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Balushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Balushi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Finch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Al Balushi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Al Balushi blocking some punches.
Al Balushi lands an elbow just above Finch 's eye.
Al Balushi is pushing Finch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Finch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Balushi with a knee to the head.
Finch lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Finch misses with a punch to the body.
Al Balushi scores a nice knee to the body.
Al Balushi lands a nice uppercut.
Al Balushi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Finch has a couple of punches blocked by Al Balushi.
Finch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Finch.
A head punch on the inside from Finch fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Al Balushi.
Good body shot from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi misses with an elbow over the top.
Finch stalling in the clinch but Al Balushi improves position.
Al Balushi is working Finch over against the cage.
Finch is breathing heavily.
Al Balushi tries a knee to the head but Finch blocks it.
Al Balushi tries to land a knee to the head but Finch blocks with his arms.
Finch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Al Balushi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Balushi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Al Balushi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Finch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Finch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Finch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finch is looking to control Al Balushi's arms but Al Balushi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Finch has his back to the cage.
Al Balushi landing knees to the body.
Zaid Al Balushi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Al Balushi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Finch managing to block the knees to the body from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finch blocks it with crossed arms.
Al Balushi lands a good knee to the midsection. Finch won't want to take too many of those.
Al Balushi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Finch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Balushi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Balushi working Finch over with knees to the body.
Al Balushi missing with knees to the body.
Finch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Balushi trying to land knees to the body.
Al Balushi lands an elbow that stopped Finch in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zaid Al Balushi dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Al Balushi avoids the head kick by Finch.
Al Balushi is looking to counter punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Balushi.
Finch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Al Balushi doesn't manage to clinch there - Finch circles away.
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Al Balushi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The referee calls for Al Balushi to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Balushi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finch has a couple of punches blocked by Al Balushi.
Finch lands an uppercut.
Al Balushi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Al Balushi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Finch's face.
Finch gets through Al Balushi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Finch misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Finch blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al Balushi.
A nice left hand lands by Finch.
Al Balushi tries to land knees in the clinch but Finch avoids the damage to the body.
Al Balushi blocks an uppercut.
Al Balushi lands an elbow just above Finch 's eye.
Al Balushi lands a shoulder strike.
Al Balushi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Finch looking to stall.
Al Balushi landing knees to the body.
Finch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finch working aggressively here.
Al Balushi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Finch.
Finch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Balushi lands a good knee to the midsection. Finch won't want to take too many of those.
Al Balushi lands with a left to the head.
Al Balushi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Balushi lands a good knee to the midsection. Finch won't want to take too many of those.
Al Balushi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
Al Balushi stalling in the clinch.
Finch tries to stall but Al Balushi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Finch throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands an elbow that stopped Finch in his tracks for a moment.
Al Balushi looking to stall.
Al Balushi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Finch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Al Balushi lands an elbow inside that Finch shrugs off.
Finch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi lands a nice elbow.
Finch misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Balushi lands a knee to the body.
Finch takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finch.
Al Balushi landing knees to the body.
Al Balushi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Al Balushi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Finch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice body punch from Al Balushi. #T3#
Al Balushi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Al Balushi lands an elbow inside.
Al Balushi lands an elbow inside that Finch shrugs off.
Al Balushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Balushi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Al Balushi scores with a shoulder strike.
Al Balushi stalling in the clinch but Finch improves position.
Al Balushi blocking some punches.
Finch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Balushi misses with an elbow over the top.
Finch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Balushi crunches a lovely knee into Finch's ribcage.
Al Balushi lands a nice elbow.
Finch swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Balushi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Finch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Balushi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Finch's face.
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!
Al Balushi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Al Balushi stalls.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Al Balushi.
A short right from Finch.
Finch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al Balushi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finch throws a head punch that misses.
Finch scores with a shot to the side of Al Balushi's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Balushi.
Finch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al Balushi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Al Balushi has a couple of punches blocked by Finch.
A nice left hand lands by Finch.
Finch working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Balushi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Al Balushi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Finch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Finch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atticus Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaid Al Balushi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Finch misses with the head strike.
Al Balushi prevents a body shot from Finch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zaid Al Balushi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Balushi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaid Al Balushi!
A very excited looking Zaid Al Balushi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SFL 15 | Lomax Red Panty Night
Date: Sep 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Finch momentarily. #CL#
Dixon has managed to clinch.
Finch throws a head punch that misses.
Finch blocking some punches.
Dixon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finch.
Dixon working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Finch throws a punch but it's blocked by Dixon.
Finch works on Dixon's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dixon. #TD#
Dixon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Finch clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Finch is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dixon keeps control of the position as Finch tries to break free. #SUB#
Finch showing good submission defense here. #T1#
Finch wants to get back to his feet.
Dixon trying to control.
Finch is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dixon off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Finch trying to get back to his feet but Dixon is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dixon looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Dixon looking for the choke but no joy.
Finch wants to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB#
Dixon looking for the choke but no joy.
Finch is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Finch felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Dixon has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Finch has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Dixon tightening his grip on Finch, looking for the choke. #T3##SUB#
Dixon looking for the choke from the back.
Finch is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Finch showing good submission defense here.
Finch is trying to get back to his feet but Dixon has full control of the position and if anything, Finch has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Finch is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dixon gets his way!
Dixon wants to control but Finch is keeping busy.#T4##SUB#
Dixon looking for the choke from the back.
Finch is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Dixon is persistently looking for the submission but Finch is defending it well. #SUB#
Dixon looking to break Finch's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Finch remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dixon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finch is trying to get back to his feet but Dixon has full control of the position and if anything, Finch has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Finch is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Dixon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Finch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Dixon misses.
Finch throws out a counter right but Dixon avoids it with no problem.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dixon momentarily.
Darren Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch blocks a jab.
Dixon is looking to clinch but Finch is avoiding it.
Finch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Finch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dixon on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Dixon misses.
Finch misses the jab.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Finch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finch misses with a hook.#T1#
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Dixon's shoulder, as Dixon tries to avoid the shot.
Dixon scores with a punch to the head.
Finch cracks Dixon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dixon throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dixon finds it's way round the side to connect with Finch's head.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dixon scores with a sloppy right hand. Finch should have avoided that one.
Finch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Dixon saw that one coming.
Dixon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finch lands a jab to the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch swings widly with a right hand
and Finch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Finch. Those never looked like landing.
Dixon misses with a hook to the body
letting Finch counter with a right hand.
Dixon lands a glancing blow to the side of Finch's head.
Nice defenses there by Dixon.#CL#
Dixon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Finch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dixon tries for a takedown but Finch manages to get underhooks.
Dixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Finch controls his hands.
Finch is looking to control Dixon's arms but Dixon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Finch has his back to the cage.
Dixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dixon lands with a right to the head.
Finch tries to throw a body punch but Dixon avoids it by throwing Finch back against the cage.
Dixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finch can do to turn this around?
Dixon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Finch pulls his leg out and moves away. #T3#
Dixon lands with a cross.
Dixon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finch counters with a straight right hand.
Dixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dixon cracks a nice hook into Finch's ribs.
Dixon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dixon slips under a jab from Finch.
Dixon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dixon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dixon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Dixon stuns Finch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dixon works the jab nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dixon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Finch lands a really nice looking cross but Dixon seems unphased.
Finch might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
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!
A jab lands there for Finch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dixon, as that shot connected.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Dixon saw that one coming.
Finch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dixon.
It seemed like Finch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finch misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Atticus Finch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dixon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Finch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Dixon is rocked!
Dixon circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Finch. Dixon falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Finch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Atticus Finch!
Atticus Finch managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Groove Gear, into his post fight interview.

Event: SFL 08 | Zoo York
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox misses with a low kick.
Fox takes a kick to the side of the head.
Finch clobbers Fox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fox misses with a low kick as Finch jumps back.
Fox walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Finch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finch drops Fox with a naaaaasty hook - Fox is in real trouble here! Finch dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atticus Finch!
After the big win, Atticus Finch made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Groove Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SFL 02 | Bushido
Date: Jul 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch checks a leg kick nicely.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick that misses.
Finch throws a counter high kick but Al Balushi was just alert enough to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Balushi misses the target.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Al Balushi staying out of range there.
Al Balushi tries to clinch but Finch moves away
and Al Balushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finch tries to clinch there but Al Balushi circles away.
Al Balushi throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick which misses Finch's front leg but catches the back leg as Finch tries to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Balushi needs to keep his hands up - Finch had a free shot at his head there.
Finch fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Al Balushi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Al Balushi wants to slow Finch down by chopping away at his legs.
Al Balushi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Balushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finch drops his hands momentarily and Al Balushi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Al Balushi is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Finch. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Balushi throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Al Balushi ducks right into an uppercut from Finch.
Finch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Al Balushi misses with a body kick. #T1#
Al Balushi dips to his left and cracks Finch with an uppercut!
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Al Balushi tenderised Finch's leg. Finch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Finch lunges at Al Balushi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Al Balushi's hand.
Finch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Balushi circles away quickly and effectively.
Finch misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Finch connects with a body shot that sends Al Balushi's belly button to the back.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but Finch moved away.
Finch digs a good hook to Al Balushi's body.
Al Balushi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finch.
Al Balushi throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Finch with a jab.
Al Balushi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Al Balushi.
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Finch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body kick from Al Balushi.
Finch tries to clinch up.
Al Balushi misses with a looping left.
Finch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Finch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Finch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Al Balushi tries to score with a low kick but Finch moves his leg out of the way.
Al Balushi misses with a kick to the body
and Finch finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Al Balushi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finch's head backwards.
Al Balushi tries to move into range but Finch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Finch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Al Balushi swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Finch thuds his right hand into Al Balushi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al Balushi is looking to score with low kicks.
Al Balushi defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Al Balushi misses.
The fighters circling - Al Balushi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Balushi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Finch if he has to take too many more of those.
Al Balushi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Finch is out of range and Al Balushi settles back down.
Finch moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Balushi.
A jab lands there for Finch.#CL#
Finch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Balushi.
Finch tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
Al Balushi misses with a knee strike.
Finch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Al Balushi or not.
Al Balushi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Al Balushi scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Al Balushi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Finch throws a head punch that misses.
Finch lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Al Balushi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finch misses with a hook. Al Balushi ducked under it nicely.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Balushi throws out the jab.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Al Balushi.
Finch slips a straight right by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Al Balushi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Al Balushi fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Finch moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Al Balushi lands an elbow inside.
Al Balushi blocking some punches.
Al Balushi lands an elbow that stopped Finch in his tracks for a moment.
Al Balushi missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Al Balushi missing with knees to the body.
Finch gets through Al Balushi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Finch as the two fighters clinch.
Finch misses with the head strike.
Finch struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Balushi controls his hands.
Al Balushi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Al Balushi tries to land knees in the clinch but Finch avoids the damage to the body.
Finch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finch misses with the head strike.
Finch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finch struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Balushi controls his hands.
Al Balushi throws an elbow that misses.
Finch avoids the elbow strike from Al Balushi, against the cage.
Finch tries to land a knee to the head but Al Balushi blocks with his arms.
Finch working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Balushi blocks an uppercut.
Finch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Balushi is defending well for now.
Finch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Finch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Finch misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Atticus Finch will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Finch connects with a jab.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Balushi connects with the punch.
Finch throws a series of punches but Al Balushi avoids them all with ease.
Al Balushi misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
Al Balushi throws a lazy body kick
and Finch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Al Balushi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Al Balushi looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Finch's corner calls for a 1-2. Finch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Al Balushi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Al Balushi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Al Balushi blocks an elbow strike from Finch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Al Balushi as Finch tries to tie him up.
Finch misses with a body punch.
Al Balushi tries to land knees in the clinch but Finch avoids the damage to the body.
Finch has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Finch scores with a shot to the side of Al Balushi's 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!
Al Balushi tries to land a knee to the head but Finch blocks with his arms.
Finch throws a head punch that misses.
Finch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Al Balushi blocking some punches.
Al Balushi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Finch has Al Balushi pressed against the cage, preventing Al Balushi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters up against the cage, Al Balushi throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Al Balushi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Finch's brow.
Al Balushi lands an elbow just above Finch 's eye.
Al Balushi blocks an elbow strike from Finch.
Al Balushi missing with knees to the body.
Finch throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Finch has a couple of punches blocked by Al Balushi.
Finch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A knee to the head by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi misses with an elbow strike.
Al Balushi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Al Balushi lands an elbow inside that Finch shrugs off.
Al Balushi is working Finch over against the cage.#T2#
Finch takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Atticus Finch has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Balushi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Finch - that landed with a thud.
Al Balushi lands a damaging elbow.
Al Balushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finch scores with a hook to the body.
Finch avoids a wild elbow strike from Al Balushi.
Finch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finch.
A head punch on the inside from Finch fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Al Balushi on the inside.
Al Balushi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Finch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Finch has a couple of punches blocked by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi is trying to stall.
Al Balushi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Finch up against the cage.
Al Balushi lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Al Balushi wants to stall.
Al Balushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Finch throws a head punch that misses.
Finch takes a knee to the side of the body.
Finch working aggressively here.
Finch looking to slow down the pace here.
Finch throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Balushi.
A short right from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi misses with an elbow over the top.
Al Balushi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Finch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Al Balushi missing with knees to the body.
Finch lands a shoulder strike.
Al Balushi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
A knee to the head by Al Balushi.
Finch takes an elbow to the temple.
Finch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Al Balushi is keeping busy.
Al Balushi lands an elbow just above Finch 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Al Balushi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good work by Finch as he checks the leg kick.
Crunch! Al Balushi slams his shin into Finch's torso.#CL2#
Al Balushi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Al Balushi lands a nice knee to the body.
Finch misses with some punches.
Al Balushi lands a nice knee to the body.
Al Balushi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Finch takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch dodges an elbow strike from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zaid Al Balushi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Atticus Finch's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Al Balushi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Finch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Balushi.
Al Balushi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Al Balushi's shoulder, as Al Balushi tries to avoid the shot.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Balushi.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Al Balushi throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Al Balushi is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch blocking some punches.
Finch looking to slow down the pace here.
Al Balushi lands an elbow inside that Finch shrugs off.
A nice right hand lands inside from Finch.
Finch takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Al Balushi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Finch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Finch throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Al Balushi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finch will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Finch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al Balushi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Al Balushi looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range.
Al Balushi cracks Finch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Finch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finch blocks a low kick nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Finch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Al Balushi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Finch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al Balushi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but Finch moved away.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Finch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Balushi, pushing him back against the cage.
Al Balushi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Finch's face. #T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Finch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Al Balushi's brow.
Finch has a couple of punches blocked by Al Balushi.
Finch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Balushi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi scores a nice knee to the body.
Finch tries to work over Al Balushi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Balushi with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Al Balushi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Al Balushi thinks about the counter body kick.
Al Balushi cracks Finch with a good jab.
Finch tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Balushi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Al Balushi looks to land a body kick but Finch moved away.
Finch moves out of range as Al Balushi throws a body kick.
Al Balushi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al Balushi misses the jab.
Al Balushi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Al Balushi lands an overhand right.#T3#
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Finch moves out of range as Al Balushi strikes.
Finch blocks a head kick by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Balushi misses with a looping left.
Al Balushi throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch throwing a counter right hand but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
Finch throws a hook but Al Balushi avoids it easily.
Finch throws a hook but Al Balushi avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Finch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Al Balushi doesn't seem phased though.
Al Balushi lands a two punch combo.
Finch is looking to clinch but Al Balushi is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Al Balushi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Al Balushi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Al Balushi misses
and Finch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Al Balushi moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Finch.
Al Balushi misses with a kick to the body.
Al Balushi misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Balushi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Al Balushi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Balushi.
Finch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Al Balushi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Al Balushi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Finch swinging wildly here.
Al Balushi keeps the fight on the outside.
Al Balushi dodges the punch combination from Finch.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Balushi.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Balushi throws a low kick, looking for Finch's leg but Finch calmly moves out of range.
Al Balushi misses with a body kick.
Al Balushi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al Balushi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Finch throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Finch clinches up against the cage.
Finch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zaid Al Balushi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Al Balushi 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaid Al Balushi!
A very excited looking Zaid Al Balushi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SFL 01 | Genesis
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Quiniou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Finch throws a series of punches but Quiniou avoids them all with ease.
Quiniou with the counter takedown but Finch avoids it easily.
Quiniou fails with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Quiniou.
Some wild striking there from Finch.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quiniou.
Finch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finch misses with the combination.
Finch throws a head kick but Quiniou moves out of range.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch misses with a wild combination.
Finch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Finch does no damage.
Finch tries to bum rush Quiniou with a series of wild strikes but Quiniou uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brendan Quiniou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch throws a right and a left that Quiniou avoids nicely.
Quiniou throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.#T1##TD2#
Quiniou shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Quiniou showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Quiniou is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Quiniou wants to work for an arm triangle but Finch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #ES#
Finch kicks Quiniou off and gets back to his feet.
Quiniou throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quiniou throws a body shot but no joy.
Quiniou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quiniou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Quiniou moves out of range easily.
Quiniou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quiniou throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Quiniou has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Quiniou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quiniou slips a jab and a cross from Finch.
Quiniou misses with a straight right.
It looked like Finch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Quiniou wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Finch scores with a nice head shot.
Quiniou blocks a jab.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quiniou moves away.
Quiniou moves out of range of the body kick.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quiniou.
Quiniou lands with a nice body punch.
Quiniou dives in for a single leg takedown but Finch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Finch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Quiniou lands a jab-cross combination.
Good shot there by Finch.
Quiniou misses with a hook.
As Quiniou looks to move away, Finch throws a big counter combo but Quiniou just gets out of the way.
Quiniou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Quiniou loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
Quiniou misses with a head kick.
Finch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Finch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Finch lands a two punch combo.
Quiniou misses with an attempted mid kick.
Quiniou looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Quiniou is defended easily by Finch.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Quiniou.
Quiniou missing with a left hand there. Finch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finch misses with a leg kick.
Finch slips a jab from Quiniou.
Quiniou looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Quiniou misses
and Finch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quiniou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finch leaves Quiniou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Quiniou blocks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finch, as that shot connected.
Quiniou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finch at a distance. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quiniou lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Quiniou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finch cracks Quiniou with a good jab.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quiniou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Quiniou throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quiniou looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Quiniou lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A slow jab from Quiniou misses its intended target.
A combination from Quiniou does no damage.
Finch fires out a quick counter leg kick but Quiniou just manages to avoid it.
Quiniou misses with a wild body shot.
Finch moves out of range as Quiniou strikes.
Quiniou slips a jab and a cross from Finch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Finch. That's going to slow Quiniou down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quiniou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Quiniou moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Atticus Finch will probably get the nod.
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#
Finch scores with a jab.
Finch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Quiniou looks for a takedown but Finch sprawls well.
It looked like Finch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Quiniou closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Quiniou is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Finch sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Quiniou is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Quiniou is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch is trying to stand. #T1#
Quiniou is looking to take a break and control but Finch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Finch pushes Quiniou off looking to stand but Quiniou dives back in and keeps control.
Quiniou passes to full mount!
Brendan Quiniou has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Quiniou has control of Finch's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Finch regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Finch trying desperately to get to his feet.
Quiniou trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Quiniou is working for a guillotine from mount but Finch frees his head quite easily. #T2#
Quiniou controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Quiniou looking for a guillotine from mount but Finch is having none of it. #SUB2#
Quiniou working for a guillotine from mount but Finch is in no mood to give up.
Finch's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Quiniou is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Finch can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Finch is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #T3#
Quiniou trying to control but Finch is having none of it. #SUB2#
Quiniou moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Finch has worked his arm free - good work by Finch!
Quiniou trying to control the position but Finch is working away.
Finch wants to get back to his feet but Quiniou drags him back down.
Finch trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Finch is not content to let Quiniou control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Quiniou is trying to get an arm triangle but Finch is defending well. #SUB2#
Quiniou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Finch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Quiniou wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Finch, who protects the arm well.
Quiniou trying to control the action but Finch is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quiniou in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Quiniou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Quiniou with that takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Finch.
Finch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Quiniou tries to counter it with a takedown but Finch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Finch throws a series of punches but Quiniou avoids them all with ease.
Quiniou tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Finch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Quiniou on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Finch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Quiniou throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch is looking to slow Quiniou down with leg kicks.
Quiniou jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Quiniou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finch.
Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finch cracks Quiniou with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quiniou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Finch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Quiniou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab lands there for Finch.#T1##TD2#
Quiniou fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Finch to the ground. Quiniou is now in Finch's guard.#ES#
Finch is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Finch trying to stall but Quiniou improves his position. #BC#
Finch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quiniou looks for a takedown but Finch sprawls well.
Atticus Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quiniou cracks Finch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Finch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quiniou circles away quickly and effectively.
Quiniou with the counter takedown but Finch avoids it easily.
A jab from Finch finds it's way through Quiniou's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quiniou avoids a punch combination nicely.
Atticus Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Quiniou throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Quiniou is defended easily by Finch.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Quiniou.#T2#
Finch avoids the body shot from Quiniou.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Quiniou throws a lazy uppercut
and Finch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Finch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Finch wants it to stay on the feet.
Finch avoids the body shot from Quiniou.
Finch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quiniou circles away quickly and effectively.
Finch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Finch throws a series of punches but Quiniou avoids them all with ease.
Quiniou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Finch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Quiniou doesn't seem phased though.
A punch combination from Finch misses.
A big right from Quiniou misses.
Quiniou fails with a takedown attempt.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quiniou throws out the jab.
Finch throws a low kick but Quiniou moves out of range easily.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quiniou throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Quiniou looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Atticus Finch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice straight punches there by Finch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finch.
Quiniou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Quiniou misses.
Finch tries to move into range but Quiniou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Quiniou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Finch as he avoids it easily.
Quiniou scores with a crisp jab that stopped Finch in his tracks.
Quiniou lands a body shot.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch looks to land a combination but Quiniou avoids it well.
Quiniou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finch staying out of range there.
Finch throws a big counter combination but Quiniou scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Quiniou misses with a wild body shot.
Quiniou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quiniou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Quiniou moves out of range of the body kick.
No joy there for Finch, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch throws a right and a left that Quiniou avoids nicely.
Quiniou thuds a left hand into Finch's body.
The fighters circling - Quiniou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick by Quiniou misses
and Finch counters with a three punch combo that has Quiniou backing up. Quiniou nods at Finch to acknowledge the strikes.
Finch lands a really nice looking cross but Quiniou seems unphased.
Finch lands the left hand.
Quiniou shoots in looking for a takedown but Finch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Quiniou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Quiniou's shoulder, as Quiniou tries to avoid the shot.
Quiniou looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range.
Quiniou lands a head shot.
Quiniou slips a jab and a cross from Finch.
Finch takes a swing at Quiniou's ribcage but misses.
Quiniou changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big left from Quiniou misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quiniou throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Finch misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atticus Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Finch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Atticus Finch!
Atticus Finch took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Groove Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: RFC: Bissainthe vs. Louis 2
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Finch throws a series of punches but Jia moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jia shoots in and drives through. Finch sprawls well.
Finch lands a two punch combo.
Jia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Finch but Finch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Finch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jia sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jia, as that shot connected.
A punch lands to the side of Finch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jia misses with a straight left.
Finch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up 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!
Jia fails to land the takedown.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cai Jia.
Jia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Finch pinned against the cage. Finch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Finch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jia circles away quickly and effectively.
Jia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Finch defends well and Jia ends up having to push Finch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Finch scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
Finch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Finch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Finch misses with a few strikes there.
Jia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finch throws a series of punches but Jia avoids them all with ease.
Jia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good shot there by Finch.
Finch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jia closes the distance and clinches up with Finch, looking for a takedown. Jia pushes Finch against the cage but Finch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Finch stuffs the takedown.
Finch works over Jia's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Jia moves out of range easily.
Jia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Finch defends it well.
Jia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Finch counters with a two punch combo.
Jia fails to land the takedown.
Finch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Finch misses.
Finch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Jia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Finch closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jia lands with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finch.
Finch lands a lovely overhand right.
Jia fails with a takedown attempt.
Finch cracks Jia with an open hand slap.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jia shoots for a double leg takedown but Finch sprawls well. He's pushed Jia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Finch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jia slips a jab and a cross from Finch.
Jia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Finch connects with a solid leg kick.
Jia goes for a double leg but Finch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Finch continues to drive forward.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jia.
Jia shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Finch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jia looks winded!
Jia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Finch circles away quickly and effectively.
Jia jabs Finch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Finch tries to bum rush Jia with a series of wild strikes but Jia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jia moves forwards but Finch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Finch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That kick from Finch tenderised Jia's leg. Jia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jia shoots in but Finch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Finch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Finch misses with a few strikes there.
Finch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jia. That did some damage!
Jia takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Finch pinned against the cage. Finch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Finch tried to counter with a leg kick but Jia avoided it.#T4#
Finch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finch swinging wildly here.
Jia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Finch swivels and escapes.
Finch throws a series of punches but Jia moves out of range.
Jia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by Finch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finch.
Finch lands with a right hand.
A left lands for Finch.
Finch moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Finch catches Jia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Finch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Finch misses with a double jab.
Atticus Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finch cracks Jia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Finch throws a hook but Jia avoids it easily.
Atticus Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Jia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch lands a two punch combo.
Jia tries to move into range but Finch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Finch throws a series of punches but Jia moves out of range.
Jia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Finch as he avoids it easily.
Jia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finch.
Finch lands with a good body shot.
A head kick from Finch lands but Jia takes it in his stride.
Finch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jia.
Finch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Finch tries to bum rush Jia with a series of wild strikes but Jia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jia connects with a right hand. Finch shakes it off.
Jia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Finch tries to avoid it but Jia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Finch to the ground. Finch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Finch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jia shoots in and drives through. Finch sprawls well.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cai Jia.#T1#
A combination from Finch does no damage.
Jia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jia.
Jia is breathing heavily.
Finch scores with a punch to the head.
Jia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Finch avoids it really well and circles away.
Finch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Finch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Finch throws a right hand that Jia ducks under and follows up with a left that Jia also avoids with ease.
Finch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jia on the side of the head.
Jia tries for a takedown but Finch circles away easily
and Finch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Jia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Finch misses with a double jab.
Finch throws a series of punches but Jia avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jia or perhaps it was just good defense by Finch, which made it look bad.
Finch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jia is trying desperately to land a takedown but Finch is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jia.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jia.
Jia fails with the takedown.
Finch stuffs the takedown.
Finch lands a jab to the nose.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finch, as that shot connected.
Finch is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jia walks into a stiff left hand from Finch.
Finch lands with a kick to the ribs.
No joy there for Finch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jia ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Jia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finch sprawls well. Finch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jia gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Jia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Finch defends it nicely.
Finch moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Finch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Finch scores with a three punch combo!
Finch scores with a sloppy right hand. Jia should have avoided that one.
Jia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jia or perhaps it was just good defense by Finch, which made it look bad.
Finch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jia. That did some damage!
Finch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jia in his tracks.
Finch fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch misses with a two punch combination.
Jia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Finch lands with a shot to the body.
Atticus Finch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
That kick from Finch tenderised Jia's leg. Jia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice takedown defense from Finch. No joy for Jia on that attempt.
Jia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jia fails with a takedown attempt.
Finch jabs Jia right on the nose. Jia blinks but takes it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Finch.
Finch tests Jia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Finch.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Jia looks for a takedown but Finch sprawls well.
Finch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Finch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jia throws out a counter right but Finch avoids it with no problem.
Jia shoots in but no luck this time.
Finch cracks Jia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Finch misses with a series of wild punches.
Jia shoots for a takedown but Finch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Finch throws a big counter combination but Jia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cai Jia.
Finch lands with a cross.
Finch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finch.
Jia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finch stuffs the takedown attempt from Jia. Jia gets slowly back to his feet.
Finch slips under a jab from Jia.
Finch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
A punch combination from Finch misses.
Jia feints a counter leg kick.
Jia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finch.
Finch throws a right hand that Jia ducks under and follows up with a left that Jia also avoids with ease.
Jia throws a counter combo.
Finch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Finch lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Finch looks to land a combination but Jia avoids it well.
Finch pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jia back to the cage. Finch follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jia darts in looking for a takedown but Finch gets double underhooks and turns Jia into the cage.
Finch appears to be looking for a big counter.
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
Jia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Jab, jab by Finch - just one landing.
Jia shoots in and drives through. Finch sprawls well.
Finch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No joy there for Finch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Finch to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Finch throws a series of punches but Jia avoids them all with ease.
Jia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Finch but Finch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Jia looks to move away, Finch throws a big counter combo but Jia just gets out of the way.
Jia shoots in but no luck this time.
Finch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Finch thuds his right hand into Jia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jia walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Finch.
Finch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Finch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Finch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Finch lands with a nice combination. Jia backs away looking to recover.
Jia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finch's waist but Finch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jia off to one side.
Jia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finch.
Finch feints a jab promting Jia to slip. Finch then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jia slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Finch misses with a hook. Jia ducked under it nicely.
Finch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jia throws a counter combo.
Cai Jia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Finch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Finch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Finch defends it nicely.
Jia takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
Jia fails with a takedown attempt.
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
Jia fails with the takedown.
Finch lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Finch throws a right and a left that Jia avoids nicely. #T4#
Finch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jia throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Finch misses with a wild combination.
Jia throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Jia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jia.
Jia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jia shoots in for a takedown but Finch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Finch lands a jab-cross combination.
Finch lands a nice hook to Jia's body. Jia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Atticus Finch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Finch defending well as Jia loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atticus Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Finch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atticus Finch!
After the big win, Atticus Finch made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Groove Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: RFC: Makres vs. Trigger
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Finch jabs Luna to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Luna clinches with his opponent.
Finch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Finch holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Finch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luna doesn't manage to clinch there - Finch circles away.
A left and a right from Finch both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Juan Luna has been cut.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luna clobbers Finch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luna misses with a hook
and Finch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luna lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luna swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Luna uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Luna scores with a decent looking hook.
Finch cracks Luna with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Luna falls to his knees and Finch doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atticus Finch!
Atticus Finch took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Groove Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Juan Luna was interviewed post fight and said 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.

Event: FARTMMA 90
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Blyad or perhaps it was just good defense by Finch, which made it look bad.
Finch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Finch throws a body kick that misses.
Finch cracks a nice hook into Blyad's ribs.
Blyad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Finch gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Blyad counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Finch can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Blyad seems to be working for a kimura but Finch defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Blyad seems to be working for a kimura but Finch defends the submission attempt.
Blyad stops Finch from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blyad seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Blyad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Finch pushes Blyad off looking to stand but Blyad dives back in and keeps control. #T1##ES2#
Finch makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blyad catches Finch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Finch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blyad attempts a counter takedown but Finch avoids it well and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Blyad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blyad.
Blyad misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Finch misses with a body shot.
Blyad moves out of range of the strikes.
Blyad feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Blyad staying out of range there.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blyad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Blyad slips the punch.
Blyad moves out of range of the strikes.
Blyad half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Blyad moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Blyad throws a punch but it's blocked by Finch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch is trying to push Blyad away but Blyad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Finch is trying to force a seperation but Blyad has the dominant position.#BC2#
Finch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blyad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blyad throws a leg kick but Finch moved away.
Atticus Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blyad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blyad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Blyad counters with a shoot takedown. Finch fights it but they end up in guard.
Blyad's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blyad sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Finch's guard. #SUB#
Blyad is looking for a kimura but Finch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blyad to get the leverage.
Blyad is trying to control. Finch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blyad performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Blyad wants to work for an arm triangle but Finch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Blyad is working for a kimura but Finch is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Blyad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #ES2#
Finch manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Blyad keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Blyad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finch's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Finch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blyad is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Finch.
Finch throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Blyad counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Finch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blyad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Blyad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Finch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blyad somewhat.
Blyad throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finch lands the left hand.
Finch is looking to slow Blyad down with leg kicks. #TD#
Blyad closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Finch to the mat! Finch manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blyad is controlling him.
Finch keeping moving, preventing Blyad from controlling successfully.
Blyad pushing down on Finch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Finch is trying to stand back up but Blyad is controlling him
Finch is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Blyad is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Finch to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Atticus Finch will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Finch swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Blyad counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blyad.
Finch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blyad presses Finch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blyad presses Finch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Finch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blyad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Finch.
Blyad lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blyad.
Finch is trying to break the clinch but Blyad is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Blyad.
Still in the clinch, Blyad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blyad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Blyad.
Blyad prevents Finch from breaking the clinch.
Blyad pushes Finch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
Blyad pulls Finch into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Finch decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Finch is breathing heavily.
Blyad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Blyad has managed to clinch. #TD#
Blyad pulls guard successfully. #T1#
Blyad has Finch pulled in close to control his posture.
Blyad has a closed guard, preventing Finch from standing up. #SUB#
Blyad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finch is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Blyad looking for a guillotine here but Finch defends easily. #SUB#
Blyad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finch defends it easily.
Blyad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finch can do to turn this around?
Blyad is trying to control the position but Finch postures up. #SU2#
Finch stands up from Blyad's guard - Finch perhaps looking for a knockout.
Blyad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Finch looks to throw the jab but Blyad is out of range.
Blyad misses with a straight left.
Finch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Finch throws a hook but Blyad avoids it easily.
Blyad tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Finch manages to circle out of the way.
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blyad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blyad slips under a jab.
Finch lands a nice hook to Blyad's body. Blyad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick from Finch is predictable there #TD#
and Blyad counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Blyad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Finch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blyad trying to control the action but Finch is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Blyad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Finch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Blyad prevents Finch from escaping the position.#SUB#
Blyad swings around for an armbar but Finch sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Blyad's guard.
Blyad seems keen to control Finch's posture.
Finch is looking to stand up but Blyad won't let him.
Blyad managing to control the position.
Finch wants to get up but he can't break Blyad's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
Blyad looking to control.
Finch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Blyad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finch is aware though and is defending well.
Finch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Blyad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finch defends well.
Blyad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Blyad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finch defends it easily.#SUB#
Finch is posturing up here but Blyad has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Finch tries to roll out but it's too tight and Finch has to tap! Slick submission there by Blyad!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ay Blyad!
Ay Blyad retains his lightweight title!
The defeated Atticus Finch had this to say: 'Who really thought I had a shot with this one? I sure as fuck didn't. Aylib's the goat, thanks for the matchup FARTMMA!'.

Event: FARTMMA 85
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Finch cracks Gomez with a good jab.
Gomez lands the left hand.
Finch blocks a head kick by Gomez. #KD#
Finch lands a big head kick that sends Gomez tumbling to the mat! Finch takes a step backwards and waves Gomez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Gomez is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch scores with a jab to the head.
Gomez is still on wobbly legs! Can Finch finish him?
Gomez looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Gomez seems to have recovered his senses.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Gomez misses with a body shot.
Finch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Finch clinches with his opponent.
Gomez is trying to break the clinch but Finch is controlling him.
Finch stalling.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Finch.
Gomez tries to break the clinch but Finch is controlling the position.
Finch has Gomez pressed against the cage, preventing Gomez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Gomez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Finch regains guard. #ES#
Finch is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Finch avoiding damage. #BC#
Finch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gomez misses with a low kick as Finch jumps back.
Finch cracks Gomez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gomez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Finch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finch lands with an uppercut that bounces Gomez off the cage and back into range.
Gomez throws a head kick that half lands.
Gomez throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
A head kick misses from Gomez.
A head kick misses from Gomez.
Finch throws a quick counter head kick but Gomez was just out of range.
Gomez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Finch. That one must have hurt.#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!#CL#
Finch gets a clinch.
I was talking to Finch's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Finch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Gomez misses.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Gomez misses with a double jab.
A quick step to the side and Finch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomez drops his hands momentarily and Finch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Finch clinches up with Gomez and pushes him back against the cage.
Gomez working hard to break the clinch.
Finch pushes Gomez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gomez is trying to break the clinch but Finch is controlling him.
A body shot lands from Finch.
Finch holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Finch obliges.
Gomez looks winded!
Finch tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Gomez blocks an elbow strike from Finch.
Finch lands with a right to the head.
Finch is struggling to control the position.
Gomez takes a shot to the head.
Finch scores with a shoulder strike.
Gomez working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Finch breaks from the clinch.
Gomez throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch. #CL#
Finch clinches up with Gomez and pushes him back against the cage.
Finch lands with a right to the head.
Finch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gomez avoids it.
Gomez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Finch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gomez is trying to force a seperation but Finch has the dominant position.
Finch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gomez.
Finch lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Finch avoiding damage.
Finch pushes Gomez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Gomez breaks from the clinch.
Finch cracks Gomez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gomez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Finch jabs at Gomez's body.
Finch thumps Gomez with a low kick.
Finch thows a body kick. Gomez tries to catch it but that hurt him. #KD#
Finch lands a big right hand that sends Gomez crashing to the mat! Finch stays standing though and waves Gomez back to his feet!
Gomez avoids the body shot from Finch.
Gomez raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Finch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Finch clinches up against the cage.
Finch dodges an elbow strike from Gomez.
A right hook to the body lands for Finch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atticus Finch dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Finch scores with a hook to the body. Gomez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Finch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gomez dodges an elbow strike from Finch.
Finch gets underhooks to prevent Gomez's takedown attempt.
Gomez wants to get back to striking at distance but Finch won't allow it.
Finch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Finch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Finch with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomez misses with a head kick.
Finch jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gomez throws a lazy head kick
and Finch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch feints a jab and as Gomez dips his head, Finch unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Gomez right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Gomez falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Finch smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Atticus Finch!
Torry Gomez was interviewed post fight and said 'I would like to thank GOD for everything. To the fans im sorry guys I may not make it tonight but I'm not going anywhere to my opponent man it's an HONOR to share the octagon with you. Thank you . #FARTMMA THANK YOU. Ill be back better next time'.

Event: FARTMMA 80:
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Finch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Finch clinches.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Finch.
Finch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Finch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Finch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Roy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Johnson misses. #CL#
Finch drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Finch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Finch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Finch.
Finch has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Johnson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Finch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson prevents Finch from breaking the clinch.
Finch lands with a right to the head.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.
Finch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Finch throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Finch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Finch lands with a right to the head.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Finch effectively controlling the action here.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Finch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Finch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2##BC#
Finch breaks the clinch.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Atticus Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Finch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Finch momentarily.
Finch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Finch looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Finch.
Johnson lands a right hand. #T3#
Finch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finch backwards.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Finch lands an uppercut.
Finch has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Finch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Finch backwards.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Finch misses with a punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Finch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Finch.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Finch lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finch blocking some punches.
Finch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Finch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land. #BC#
Finch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson digs a good hook to Finch's body.
Finch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Finch is looking to clinch.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Finch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finch avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
A quick step to the side and Finch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Finch is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Finch counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Finch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Finch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finch lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Finch staying out of range there.
Finch misses with a head kick.
Jab from Finch.
Finch doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Finch throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
Finch throws a counter high kick but Johnson was just alert enough to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Finch defends it well.
Johnson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Johnson closes the distance but Finch moves to the side
and Finch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson misses with a hook
and Finch counters with a crisp right that sends Johnson to the canvas! Finch follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atticus Finch!

Event: FARTMMA 75: The Comeback
Date: Dec 15, 2019

#R1##CL#
Finch has closed the distance and engaged Orel in a clinch.
Finch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Orel's coach down at Iron Man (Fitness & Sparring) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Orel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Finch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orel backwards.
Finch has Orel pressed against the cage, preventing Orel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Finch stalling in the clinch.
Finch scores with a hook to the body.
Finch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Finch lands with a right to the head.
Finch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Orel looks winded!
Finch is struggling to control the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Finch.
A left hand lands to the body for Finch.
Orel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Finch stalling the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Finch.
Finch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orel backwards.
A hook to the body from Finch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch scores with a hook to the body.
Finch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Finch scores with a shoulder strike. #T1##BC#
Finch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Finch thuds his shin into the meat of Orel's side.#CL#
Finch moves into the clinch.
Finch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Orel's face.
Finch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Finch is working Orel over against the cage.
Finch throws an elbow but it misses.
Orel blocks the elbow strike.
Finch taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Finch tries a knee to the head but Orel blocks it.
Finch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Finch lands with a good tight uppercut 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!#BC#
Finch manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Orel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Finch has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Finch.
Finch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orel's efforts to push away.
Finch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Finch leaning his opponent against the cage.
Finch lands a nice uppercut.
Finch taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Finch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Orel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finch cracks Orel with a left hook right on the temple and Orel goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Finch lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Orel is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Atticus Finch!
Justin Orel spoke after the fight, saying 'I came into this fight with 2 broken legs, plus my opponent was all oiled up. I need FARTMMA to look into this obvious miscarriage of justice. '.

Event: FARTMMA 69: Dia de los Muertos
Date: Nov 01, 2019

#R1#
Finch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Finch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gentil, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gentil.
Finch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Gentil.
Finch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gentil lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gentil trying to control the position but instead, Finch has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gentil into the cage.
Gentil keeps control of Finch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A left hand lands to the body for Gentil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Gentil.
Gentil is pushing Finch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Finch swings wildly with an uppercut but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Gentil will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Finch up against the cage.
Come on Gentil - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Finch lands with a right to the head.
Finch looking to slow down the pace here.
Gentil throws a head punch that misses.
Finch just leaning against Gentil, taking a breather.
Finch has a couple of punches blocked by Gentil.
Gentil blocks a body shot from Finch.
Finch tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Gentil.
Gentil throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finchs head.
A short right from Finch.
Finch misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Gentil's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gentil is pushing Finch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Finch tries to land knees in the clinch but Gentil avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Finch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gentil taking a breather. #BC2#
Finch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Finch gets a clinch.
Finch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gentil stalls.
Finch misses with an elbow strike.
Finch takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentil will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Finch up against the cage.
Gentil throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finchs head.
Still in the clinch, Finch scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Gentil.
Gentil lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Finch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gentil works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Finch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Finch tries a body shot but Gentil blocks it.
Finch struggles to land a body shot inside as Gentil controls his hands.
Finch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gentil has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gentil lands a body punch in the clinch.
Finch controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Finch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gentil lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Gentil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Finch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gentil blocks a head kick by Finch.
Gentil tried to counter with a leg kick but Finch avoided it.
Gentil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gentil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.#CL#
Gentil fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Finch, pushing him back against the cage.
Finch is trying to break the clinch but Gentil is controlling him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Finch as Gentil tries to tie him up. #T4#
Gentil lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Finch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Gentil throws a front kick that sends Finch stumbling back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gentil throws a wild body kick that Finch sees coming a mile off.
Finch misses with a hook to the body
and Gentil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gentil misses with a wild body shot.
Finch lands a slapping body shot.
Finch throws a front kick aimed at Gentil's knee but Gentil avoids it well. #CL2#
Finch has Gentil up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finch.
Gentil working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Finch has a couple of punches blocked by Gentil.
A shot in the inside from Finch.
Gentil lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Finch.
Gentil works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Finch misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Finch.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Gentil misses its target.
Gentil swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Finch only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Finch throws a lazy uppercut
and Gentil counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Finch forces Gentil back against the cage and clinches.
Finch tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Gentil.
Finch blocks an uppercut.
Gentil lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gentil is trying to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch misses with a punch on the inside.
Gentil lands an uppercut.
Gentil lands with a right to the head.
Finch lands a nice shot to the body.
Paulo Gentil has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gentil keeps control of Finch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Finch scores with a shot to the side of Gentil's head. #BC2#
Finch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Finch throws a right hand that misses
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finch tries a head kick but it misses.
Gentil looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Finch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A lazy body kick from Finch
and Gentil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gentil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finch. That did some damage!
Finch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gentil.
Gentil staying out of range there.
Gentil on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Finch closes the distance and pushes Gentil back into the cage.
Gentil scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gentil. #T2#
Finch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gentil swings wildly with an uppercut but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil misses with some punches.
Finch misses with a punch on the inside.
Finch is looking to control Gentil's arms but Gentil gets an underhook and turns him. Now Finch has his back to the cage.
Finch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Finch wants to get back to striking at distance but Gentil won't allow it.
Finch looking to slow down the pace here.
Finch swings wildly with an uppercut but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gentil.
Finch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gentil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Finch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gentil backwards.
Gentil lands with a right to the head.
Gentil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Gentil lands with a right to the head.
Finch tries to throw a body punch but Gentil avoids it by throwing Finch back against the cage.
Gentil lands with a left to the head.
Gentil lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Finch.
Gentil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Finch fails to land.
Gentil is struggling to control the position.
Gentil lands a left hand.
Finch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gentil digs a right hand into Finch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finch's gas tank.
Finch misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gentil creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gentil swings wildly with an uppercut but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil lands a shot to the body.
Gentil scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gentil.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Gentil.
Finch misses with the head strike.
Gentil lands with a left to the head.
Finch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Finch misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gentil.
Gentil scores with a shot to the side of Finch's head.
Gentil stalls.
Finch wants to get back to striking at distance but Gentil won't allow it.
Gentil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finch can do to turn this around?
Finch working aggressively here.
Finch looking to throw knees to the head but Gentil is blocking nicely.
Finch taking a breather.
Finch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gentil's elbow.
Gentil scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Gentil.
Finch is breathing heavily.
Gentil throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finchs head.
Gentil'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.
Gentil lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Finch forces Gentil back against the cage and clinches.
Gentil lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gentil creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Finch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gentil controlling the action here for a moment.
Gentil scores with a shot to the side of Finch's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gentil.
Gentil lands with a left to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Finch wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Finch presses Gentil against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gentil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finch's elbow.
Finch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finch takes a shot to the head. #T1#
A short right from Gentil.
Finch has a couple of punches blocked by Gentil.
Finch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Finch.
Gentil throws a punch but it's blocked by Finch.
Finch'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.
Finch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gentil working aggressively here.
Gentil has Finch pressed against the cage, preventing Finch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Finch just leaning against Gentil, taking a breather.
Gentil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gentil.
Finch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gentils head.
Gentil trying to control the position but instead, Finch has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gentil into the cage.
Finch slows down the pace here. #T2#
Gentil lands a shoulder strike.
Gentil stalling in the clinch.
Gentil works on Finch's body with a couple of short punches.
Gentil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gentil lands with a light punch inside.
Gentil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gentil misses with a punch on the inside.
Finch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finch misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Finch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gentil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gentil lands a nice uppercut.
Finch wants to stall.
Gentil lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gentil pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
Gentil controlling the action here for a moment.
Gentil lands a right hand that snaps the head of Finch backwards.
Finch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gentil blocking some punches.
Gentil lands a shoulder strike.
Gentil'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.
A short right from Gentil on the inside.
Gentil tries a body shot but Finch blocks it.
Gentil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gentil is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Finch throws a punch but it's blocked by Gentil.
Finch takes a shot to the head. #T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gentil dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Finch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gentil just leaning against Finch, taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gentil takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Paulo Gentil.
Gentil throws a wild body kick that Finch sees coming a mile off.
Finch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Finch darts in and clinches Gentil up against the cage.
Paulo Gentil is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Finch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gentil lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gentil misses with the head strike.
Finch can't break the clinch.
Gentil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atticus Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finch swings wildly with an uppercut but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Gentil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gentil has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Gentil!
Paulo Gentil decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: FARTMMA 63
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Finch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Machines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Machine misses with a takedown attempt - Finch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Finch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machine doesn't seem bothered though.
Machine fails with the takedown
and Finch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machine's sensitive parts.
Finch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Finch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machine doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch lands a body shot.
Finch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Finch lands a glancing blow to the side of Machine's head.
Machine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machine scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#
Machine is rocked!#T1#
Machine doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Finch counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Atticus Finch!

Event: FARTMMA 60
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Snape misses with a low kick. #CL#
Finch clinches up against the cage.
Finch leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Finch breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Snape misses its intended target.
Finch throwing a counter right hand but Snape manages to avoid it.
Snape listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Finch moves away from the strike by Snape.
Finch is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Snape.
Snape looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snape throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Snape throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snape misses with a looping left.
Snape scores with a body shot.
Finch slips under a jab from Snape.
Snape throws a series of punches but Finch moves out of range.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Snape swats away the attempt to clinch by Finch.
Finch tries to clinch up.#CL#
Finch pushes Snape up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Snape has a couple of punches blocked by Finch.
Finch missing with knees to the body.
Snape misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Snape fails to land.
Finch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snape misses with the head strike.
Snape throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finchs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finch.
Snape prevents a body shot from Finch. #BC#
Finch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snape lands a jab to the nose.
Snape misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Finch tries to clinch but Snape moves out of range. #CL#
Finch has closed the distance and engaged Snape in a clinch.
Snape pushes Finch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snape blocks a body shot from Finch.
Snape misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snape. #T2##BC2#
Snape manages to break the clinch.
Snape misses the shot to the body.
Finch is looking to clinch.
Finch wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snape avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snape scores with a nice right hand.
Finch seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Finch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Snape sprawls well. Snape wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Finch gets slowly back to his feet.
Finch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snape looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finch wants to clinch
and Snape counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snape throws out the jab.
Finch throws a nice looking combination but Snape bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snape fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Snape misses with a straight left.
Finch is looking for a counter combo.
Snape with a jab.
Snape lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Snape lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finch doesn't seem phased though.
Snape lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, jab by Finch - just one landing.
Finch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Finch shoots for a takedown but Snape saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Snape listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Snape throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Snape misses.
Snape lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finch at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Finch darts in and clinches Snape up against the cage.#BC#
Finch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
John Snape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snape lands a jab to the nose.
Finch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snape misses with a looping left.
Snape scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
Snape comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Finch throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Snape counter with a right hand.
Snape loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
Snape is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Finch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Finch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snape manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snape scores with a decent looking hook.
Finch doesn't manage to clinch there - Snape circles away.
Finch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snape.
Snape smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Finch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snape manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Finch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Snape misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch tries to clinch but Snape is having none of it.
Finch slips under a jab.
Finch lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like John Snape has been cut.
Snape dips to his left and cracks Finch with an uppercut!
Snape avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Snape dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Snape's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Finch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snape connects with a right hand. Finch shakes it off.
Finch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Finch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snape.
Finch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snape.
Snape swats away the attempt to clinch by Finch.
Finch closes the distance but Snape moves to the side
and Finch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finch slips a jab from Snape.
Finch tries to clinch up.
Snape misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch shoots in for a double leg but Snape sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Snape lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Atticus Finch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finch doesn't manage to clinch there - Snape circles away.
Finch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Snape counters with a stiff right hand.
Finch tries to clinch up but Snape circles away and keeps his distance.
Snape thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Snape thuds his right hand into Finch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Finch blocks a jab.
Finch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Snape counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Snape sprawls well. Snape wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Finch gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atticus Finch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finch tries to clinch up.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Snape.
Snape lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Finch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snape. Snape obviously looking to wear him down.
Snape thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Snape.
Finch blocks a jab.
Finch tries to close the distance and clinch but Snape swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Finch dodges the punch combination from Snape.
Finch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Snape throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snape tries to keep at a distance but Finch has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Snape breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snape lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Finch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snape moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snape swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snape punishes Finch's body with a nice straight punch.
Snape throws out a powerful jab.
Snape misses with a wild body shot.
Snape defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Finch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snape misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Finch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snape as he jumps to the side.
Snape throws a lazy right hand but Finch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finch looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good shot there by Snape.
Finch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snape throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.
Finch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Snape waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finch.
Finch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snape.
Finch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snape is fending him off so far but Finch persists. Nope, Snape circles away and we're back to standing.
Snape looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Snape waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finch.
Finch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Finch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snape misses with a looping right.
Finch appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4##CL#
Finch has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Snape.
Snape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Snape breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Snape.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snape avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Finch darts in trying to clinch
and Snape counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Finch thinking.
Snape stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Snape wants it to stay on the feet.
Finch tries to clinch there but Snape circles away.
A little jabbing left from Snape on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Snape there.
Finch misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Finch moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Snape showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Snape's cut.
That's time! Finch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Finch wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snape! But no joy.
John Snape seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Snape misses the target.
Finch slips under a jab from Snape.
Snape has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Finch throws a head kick but Snape moves out of range.
Finch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snape.
Finch goes for a double leg but Snape avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Snape continues to drive forward.
Snape jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snape changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Finch. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Finch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snape.
Finch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Finch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Donk. Snape catches Finch right on the button with a cross.
Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snape.
Finch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Finch shoots in looking for a takedown but Snape manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Finch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
A big right from Snape misses.
Finch is looking to clinch.
Finch doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Snape counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atticus Finch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finch wants to clinch up but Snape keeps it at a distance.
Snape doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Snape scores with a jab.
Snape connects with a solid leg kick.
Finch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snape circles away quickly and effectively.
Finch throws a right hand that Snape ducks under and follows up with a left that Snape also avoids with ease.
Snape lands a really nice looking cross but Finch seems unphased.
Finch wants to clinch up but Snape keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Finch throws a lazy head kick
and Snape counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Finch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snape swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snape misses with a hook.
Finch lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snape scores with a sloppy right hand. Finch should have avoided that one. #T2#
A cross from Snape lands.
Snape changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Snape stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Finch throws a combination that misses
and Snape counters with a stiff right hand.
Finch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snape connects with a single shot there.
Snape cracks Finch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Finch tries to close the distance and clinch but Snape swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Finch darts in and clinches Snape up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Snape scores with a nice short uppercut.
Snape lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Finch backwards.
Snape lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Finch backwards.
Snape blocks an elbow strike from Finch.
Finch goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Snape lands with a left to the head.
Finch misses with a punch on the inside.
Snape lands with a short shot to the head.
Snape working aggressively here.
Snape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Finch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atticus Finch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Finch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snape.
Snape misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Finch.#BC2#
Snape pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snape paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snape shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Finch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finch closes the distance but Snape moves to the side
and Snape cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snape ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Snape has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snape stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Snape wants it to stay on the feet.
Finch tries to clinch up but Snape circles away and keeps his distance.
Snape jabs Finch right on the nose. Finch blinks but takes it well.
Finch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Snape counter with a right hand.
Finch moves out of range as Snape strikes.
Finch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Finch shoots in but no luck this time.
Snape throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Finch doesn't manage to clinch there - Snape circles away.
Snape throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Snape throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finch on the side of the head.
Finch tries to clinch up.
Snape swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch tries to clinch up but Snape circles away and keeps his distance.
Atticus Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Snape comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snape 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Snape!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John Snape made sure he mentioned Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2019

#R1#
Montag misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Bailey drives through and clinches with Montag against the cage.
Montag blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Montag tries to break free but Bailey pushes him back against the cage.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Bailey wants to get back to striking at distance but Montag won't allow it.
Montag lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Montag prevents a body shot from Bailey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montag tries to circle away but Bailey has him pinned against the cage.
Montag tries to pull guard but Bailey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Bailey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bailey lands a front kick.
Montag avoids a kick to the body. #T1##TD#
Bailey feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Montag being controlled here, momentarily.
Bailey cracks Montag with a solid left hand.
Montag has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bailey has passed into side control.
Bailey misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bailey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bailey prevents Montag from escaping the position.
Montag is trying to control Bailey's posture but Bailey avoids it. #T2##SUB#
Bailey is trying to get an arm triangle but Montag is defending well.
Montag tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bailey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bailey advances to full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey controlling from mount. #SUB#
Montag tries to improve his position but Bailey has taken his back! Bailey has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Montag tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bailey pushes Montag away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Moses Bailey!

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