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Event:
FARTMMA 69: Dia de los Muertos
Date: Nov 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Finch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grande sprawls well. Grande wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Finch gets slowly back to his feet.
Finch looks for a takedown but Grande sprawls well.#CL2#
Finch has Grande up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Finch manages to pull guard.
Grande scoring with punches to the head and body.
Finch wants to stand and escape but Grande is having none of it. #T1#
Grande throwing strikes but missing.
Grande throws a big right hand that misses.
Grande working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Finch's head.
Finch keeping full guard, as Grande tries to pass.
Grande trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grande is fighting to break Finch's control of his arms but Finch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Grande passes Finch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Finch has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Grande lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Grande working over Finch with some ground and pound. Finch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grande seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Finch should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2#
Finch has hold of Grande's hands but Grande slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grande lands strikes from half guard.
Grande looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grande connects with a nice short shot to Finch's temple.
Grande working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch tries to get to full guard but Grande has control of the leg.
Grande trying to control the action but Finch is working from the bottom.
Finch taking some punishment here, with Grande in his half guard.
Grande is nestled in close to Finch, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Grande. #T3#
Grande seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Finch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grande working over Finch with some ground and pound. Finch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grande 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.
Grande seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grande lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#
Finch is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grande working over Finch with some ground and pound. Finch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Finch is still in real trouble! Can Grande finish him?
Grande drops an elbow to the side of Finch's head.
Grande creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Finch is out cold and this one is all over! Grande climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ariel Grande!
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Event:
FARTMMA 64
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Balls misses with a hook.
Finch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Balls.
Balls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Balls.
Finch misses with a takedown
and Finch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Balls connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Balls lands a nice hook to Finch's body. Finch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finch shoots and misses #KD#
and Balls counters with a crisp right hand that drops Finch! Balls lets Finch back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Finch is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Tristan Finch has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balls circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Finch to the canvas! Finch doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Balls keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stu Balls!
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Event:
WCF7 Lotus Style Vs Cruz
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Baban tries to clinch but Finch is having none of it.
Baban tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Finch swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Finch. No joy for Baban on that attempt. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Baban enables Finch to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Baban manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Finch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finch stays in close to Baban's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Finch drops back looking for a leg! Baban is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baban manages to kick Finch off! Finch jumps back into Baban's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Baban can't keep his opponent in guard - Finch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Baban works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Finch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Finch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Baban being controlled here, momentarily.
Baban looks winded!
Finch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Finch prevents Baban from getting back to his feet.
Finch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baban looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Finch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Baban taking a bit of punishment here - Finch scoring with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Baban's face as Finch controls the position. #SU#
Finch decides to stand up, so the ref orders Baban to his feet. #TD#
Finch shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Finch showed some decent athleticism there.
Baban wants to stand back up but Finch manages to pass into side control.
#T3##SUB#
Finch in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Baban is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tristan Finch!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tristan Finch thanked Hot Spunk for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
FC4 Finch vs Jackson
Date: Aug 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Finch shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson jabs Finch right on the nose. Finch blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Tristan Finch has been cut.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
BOOM! Jackson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Finch. Finch tries to recover but Jackson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Finch lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brady Jackson!
Brady Jackson is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Brady Jackson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
FC2 Cage vs Harris
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Finch.
Finch in side control, throwing shots but Johnson defends. #SUB#
Finch goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Finch but great work by Johnson.
Finch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson advances nicely into full mount.
Finch is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Finch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Finch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Finch is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.#T1#
Finch is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Johnson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Finch tries to improve his position but instead Johnson has taken his back!
Finch is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2#
Finch is working hard here to advance position.
Finch wants to control his opponent's hands but Johnson gets his hands free.
Finch is keeping busy.
Finch is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Finch fending off the submission attempt from Johnson.
Finch looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Finch is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Johnson working for the choke.
Johnson looks winded!
Finch tries to break free.
Johnson doesn't have the hooks in and Finch manages to turn into his guard.
#T4#
Finch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Finch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson striking off his back but it's not causing Finch any problems.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Finch stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Finch closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Finch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Finch closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Finch ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Finch no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Finch controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Duke Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Finch has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Finch controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #SUB#
Finch is looking for a triangle here but Johnson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Finch tries to improve position but can't.
Finch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johnson's best efforts.
Johnson is looking to pass Finch's guard but actually Finch recovers to full guard.
Johnson looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Finch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Finch drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Finch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finch has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position. #SU2#
Finch is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Finch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson fails with the takedown#CL#
and Finch counters by clinching up.
Finch has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Finch.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Finch manages to get underhooks.
Tristan Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Johnson.
Finch controlling the action here for a moment.
Finch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4#
Finch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tristan Finch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Finch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Finch somewhat.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Finch darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Finch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Finch dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Finch fails with a takedown attempt.
Finch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Duke Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Finch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch is stalling here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short body shot lands from Finch as the two fighters clinch.
#T1##TD#
Finch jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Finch doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Finch managing to control the position.
Finch wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Finch is controlling Johnson's posture.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Finch is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Finch.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Tristan Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Johnson.#TD#
Finch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Johnson is in trouble now - Finch has advanced to mount!
Finch throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Finch is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Johnson is surviving well by controlling Finch's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Finch looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnson defends it well.
Finch controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Finch throwing strikes but Johnson recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Finch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finch 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’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Finch clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Finch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson moves to clinch but Finch breaks away
and Finch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Finch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Finch throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Finch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Finch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Finch shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.#T1#
Finch trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Finch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Finch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Finch trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Finch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Finch from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Finch puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Finch content to control rather than advance.
Finch wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#ES2#
Johnson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Finch is on him like a limpet, forcing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson has Finch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Finch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Finch is working Johnson over against the cage.#BC#
Finch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Finch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Finch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Finch throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Finch wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.#T4#
Finch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Finch looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finch sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Finch is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Finch had his way with Duke Johnson in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Finch looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Finch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson 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.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Finch seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Finch drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Finch will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#TD#
Finch jumps guard.
#T1#
Johnson works over Finch with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finch wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Finch looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Finch trying to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finch is keeping the position for now.
Finch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Finch tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Finch throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson uses it to pass to side control.
Finch is trying to improve his position.
Johnson wants to control for a moment but Finch uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T3#
Johnson is trying to control. Finch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Finch wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Finch tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Finch looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson is trying to control. Finch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Finch moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Finch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Finch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Finch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Finch shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Finch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Finch.
Johnson wants to counter the offense by Finch and move into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Duke Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tristan Finch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Finch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Duke Johnson.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tristan Finch!
Tristan Finch is the new light heavyweight champion!
Tristan Finch made sure to mention his sponsor, Hot Spunk in his post fight interview.
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Event:
FC Fight Night King vs Lotus
Date: Jul 05, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Lazyface clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Finch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lazyface will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Lazyface closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Finch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Lazyface gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Lazyface pushes Finch off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL#
Finch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lazyface, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazyface tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Finch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lazyface walks away with a smile on his face. Finch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Lazyface throws a series of punches but Finch moves out of range.
Lazyface looks to clinch #TD#
and Finch counters with a takedown into side control.
Finch sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lazyface is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Finch wants to control but Lazyface is keeping him busy.
Lazyface tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Finch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finch controlling the position from side mount.
Finch tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SU#
Finch decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lazyface to his feet.
Finch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2##TD#
Finch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Lazyface's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Finch thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Finch creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lazyface sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lazyface is not content to let Finch control the position. #T3##SUB#
Finch goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lazyface rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Finch's guard! Nice work there by Lazyface!
Finch keeping moving, preventing Lazyface from controlling successfully.
Lazyface is looking to work some ground and pound but Finch has wrist control.#SU2#
Lazyface stands up and waves to Finch to follow him. #T4#
Lazyface fails with the takedown#CL#
and Finch counters by moving into the clinch.
Tristan Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Lazyface.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Finch holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Finch is struggling to control the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Finch.
Finch tries to pull guard but Lazyface won't allow it.
#TD#
Finch has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lazyface uses from the top position.
Lazyface preventing the sweep.
Lazyface won't allow Finch to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Finch is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lazyface has his hands clasped together but Finch extends and breaks Lazyface's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Finch.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tristan Finch!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Finch drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva working a defensive guard but Finch passes into half guard.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Finch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Finch lands a nice short elbow.
Finch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Finch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is in trouble now - Finch has advanced to mount!
Silva is looking to improve his position but Finch isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Finch is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Silva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB#
Finch looking to secure an arm triangle but Silva defends it well.
Finch controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Silva is looking to improve his position but Finch isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva keeps trying to improve his position.
Finch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Finch controlling from mount.
Finch raining down shots from the mount!#SU#
Finch gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Nice shot by Silva.#TD#
Silva tries to sprawl but Finch drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Finch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SU#
Finch decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
Finch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD#
Finch throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Finch finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Finch throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Finch stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position. #T4#
Finch won't allow Silva to sweep him here. #SUB#
Finch drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Finch off! Finch jumps back into Silva's guard.
Finch preventing the sweep.
Finch is in close to Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Finch controlling from the top position.
Silva controls Finch momentarily but Finch frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Finch dominated that round.
That's time! Finch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Finch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Finch finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Finch frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Silva is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Finch locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Silva is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tristan Finch!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Finch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rutledge, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Rutledge gets control of Finch's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rutledge will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Finch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Rutledge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finch is aware though and is defending well.
Rutledge could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Finch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rutledge keeping moving, preventing Finch from controlling successfully.
Finch postures up in Rutledge's guard and throws a big left but Rutledge blocks it.
Finch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutledge tries to get to full guard but Finch has control of the leg.
Rutledge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Finch.
Finch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Finch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rutledge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB2#
Finch is working for a submission of some sort.
Rutledge punching from the bottom.
Finch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rutledge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Finch controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Finch gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rutledge tries for a takedown but Finch circles away easily#CL2#
and Finch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
Rutledge jumps guard but Finch stands there with Rutledge around his waist. Rutledge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Finch wants the takedown. Rutledge is fighting it off but Finch persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rutledge's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Finch drops back looking for a leg! Rutledge is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rutledge manages to kick Finch off! Finch jumps back into Rutledge's guard.
Rutledge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Finch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Rutledge is working an open guard so Finch takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Rutledge gets caught napping as Finch dives in and scores a takedown. Rutledge manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Finch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rutledge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2#
Finch gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Finch closes the distance and pushes Rutledge back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Finch.
Finch is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Rutledge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutledge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Finch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rutledge is breathing heavily.
Rutledge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Finch pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4##TD2#
Finch drags the fight down to the ground.
Rutledge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Finch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#ES2#
Finch scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Finch pulls Rutledge into guard.
Finch tries to strike from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutledge won't allow Finch to sweep him here.
Rutledge postures up.
Finch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Finch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Finch looks for a takedown but Rutledge sprawls well.#CL2#
Finch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rutledge, pushing him back against the cage.
Rutledge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Finch prevents it.
Rutledge is working for takedown but Finch is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Finch.
Rutledge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Finch prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Rutledge. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Finch breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Finch rushes Rutledge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Rutledge prevents Finch from breaking the clinch.
Rutledge tries to score a body lock takedown but Finch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rutledge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Finch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Finch drags the fight down to the ground.
Rutledge is looking to work some ground and pound but Finch has wrist control.
Rutledge is looking to work some ground and pound but Finch has wrist control.
Finch is controlling Rutledge's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finch looking for a sweep. Not yet Finch, not yet.
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.
Finch has his hands on Rutledge's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Rutledge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Finch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rutledge stands up over Finch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Finch is controlling Rutledge's posture.#SUB2#
Finch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rutledge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Finch pulls Rutledge in close to his closed guard and prevents Rutledge from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rutledge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Finch is pulling down on Rutledge's head to control his posture.
Finch looking to control.
Tristan Finch has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Rutledge is in close to Finch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rutledge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rutledge 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.
Rutledge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Finch is pulling down on Rutledge's head. It's preventing any offense from Rutledge, at least for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Finch trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Finch is looking for a triangle but Rutledge pushes his legs off easily.
Rutledge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rutledge throws a big right hand that misses.
Rutledge lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Rutledge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Finch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rutledge has managed to get both his arms back between Finch's legs - danger averted.
Rutledge postures up and lands a big shot to Finch's brow. #T4#
Rutledge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rutledge throwing strikes from guard but Finch blocks nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Finch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rutledge stopping the sweep attempt from Finch.
Rutledge postures up in Finch's guard and throws a big left but Finch blocks it.
Finch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rutledge manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Finch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rutledge is keeping the position for now.
Finch throwing strikes from guard but Rutledge blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rutledge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finch is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rutledge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Finch pinned against the cage. Finch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And Finch tries to counter it with a takedown but Rutledge pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Finch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rutledge napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Finch tries for a kimura but Rutledge is defending well.
Rutledge is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Finch trying to control the action but Rutledge is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Finch decides to stand back up. Finch steps back and let's Rutledge get back to his feet.
Finch dives in and grabs Rutledge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rutledge pushes down on Finch's head and hops out.#TD2#
Finch throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rutledge tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Finch is in Rutledge's guard.
Finch stops Rutledge from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Finch stands and steps away. Rutledge gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Finch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rutledge to the mat! Rutledge manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Finch is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Rutledge working for submissions but it's allowed Finch to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Finch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Finch uses his free foot to push down on Rutledge's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rutledge.
Finch controlling from mount.
Rutledge is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Finch controlling the position easily from mount.
Rutledge is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Finch looking to secure an arm triangle but Rutledge defends it well.
Finch scoring with strikes but Rutledge is staying in there. #CUT2#
It looks like Omer Rutledge has been cut.
Rutledge is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Finch looking to isolate an arm here. Rutledge doesn't see it coming and as Finch extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Finch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tristan Finch!
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