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Event:
DMMA 27: Giles vs Finlay
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Giles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Finlay tries to keep at a distance but Giles has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Finlay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Finlay.
Finlay swings for the body but Giles moves out of range.
Giles scores with a hook.
Finlay cracks Giles with a good jab.
Finlay misses with a hook. Giles ducked under it nicely.
Giles is looking to clinch but Finlay is avoiding it.
Finlay throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Finlay moves into the clinch.
Giles tries to throw a body punch but Finlay avoids it by throwing Giles back against the cage.
Finlay wants to get back to striking at distance but Giles won't allow it.
Giles keeps control of Finlay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
I was talking to Giles's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Finlay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Finlay throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Giles shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Finlay is trying to defend but Giles finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Giles wants to control but Finlay is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Giles lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Giles is looking for a kimura here.
Giles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Finlay wants to improve his position but Giles is controlling well.
#T2#
Finlay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Giles. #SUB#
Giles seems to be looking for submissions.
Giles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Giles working the head and body with strikes.
Finlay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Giles.
Finlay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Giles. #SUB#
Giles is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Finlay has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finlay is trying to stand.
Finlay taking some punishment here, with Giles in his half guard.
Finlay tries to roll over but Giles keeps him under control.#T3#
Finlay is looking to escape.
Giles prevents Finlay from improving his position.
Giles thows a huge punch but Finlay dodges it nicely.
Giles throwing shots but Finlay is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Giles is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Giles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Finlay wants to improve his position but Giles is controlling well.
#SUB#
Giles trying to work for an americana but Finlay has managed to regain full guard.
#T4#
Finlay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finlay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Giles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Giles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finlay looking to control but Giles passes into half guard.
Giles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Giles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Finlay is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Giles is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Finlay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Giles.
Giles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Giles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Giles dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Giles throws a right hand that misses
and Finlay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Wade Giles has been cut.
Finlay misses with an uppercut. Giles saw that one coming.
Giles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Finlay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finlay steps in with a hook that catches Giles right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Finlay follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Giles looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alasdair Finlay!
Our winner, Alasdair Finlay, 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. |
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Event:
DMMA 16: Hussein vs Finlay
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Hussein moves to clinch but Finlay breaks away
enabling Finlay to counter with a crisp jab.
Hussein lands a jab to Finlay's midsection.
Finlay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hussein's head backwards.
Finlay throws a hook but Hussein blocks it.
Finlay has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hussein with a hook.
Hussein looks to land a right hand but Finlay moved out of range.
Hussein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finlay. That did some damage!#KD2#
Finlay sends Hussein crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Finlay is motioning to the referee to let Hussein up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#It looks like Mahmoud Hussein has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Finlay tries to keep at a distance but Hussein has taken the fight into the clinch.
Finlay working hard to break the clinch.
Finlay blocks an elbow strike.
Finlay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Finlay tries to break the clinch but Hussein is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Hussein.
Finlay lands a left hand.
I was talking to Hussein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hussein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Finlay scores with a shot to the side of Hussein's head. #T1#
Finlay lands a right hand.
Hussein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hussein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hussein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Finlay fails to land.
Hussein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Finlay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hussein has him pressed against the cage.
Hussein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finlay's efforts to push away.
Hussein working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Finlay.
Hussein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hussein swings wildly with an uppercut but Finlay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussein has Finlay pressed against the cage, preventing Finlay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Finlay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Finlay prevents a body shot from Hussein.
Hussein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Finlay wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hussein lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Finlay.
Finlay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Hussein trying to control the position but instead, Finlay has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hussein into the cage.
Finlay can't break the clinch.
Hussein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Finlay throws a punch but it's blocked by Hussein.
Hussein has Finlay pressed against the cage, preventing Finlay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hussein displaying some good clinch control by pressing Finlay up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hussein.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Finlay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Hussein changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Finlay looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Finlay seems a little lost for a moment, as Hussein dominates the positioning.
Hussein tries to advance to mount but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Finlay can do anything to dispel that myth.
Finlay is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Finlay is trying to escape the position but Hussein is controlling the position.
Hussein continues to stall.
Finlay is not content to let Hussein control the position.
Hussein controlling from side mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hussein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finlay keeps working.
Hussein working the ground and pound.
Hussein looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Finlay is avoiding damage well.
Finlay is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hussein slows the pace down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alasdair Finlay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mahmoud Hussein's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hussein missing with a left hand there. Finlay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finlay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mahmoud Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finlay has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hussein lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Finlay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hussein staying out of range there.
Finlay lands a nice looking body shot.
Hussein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hussein lands with an uppercut that bounces Finlay off the cage and back into range.
Hussein throws the left hand but Finlay avoids the punch easily.
Hussein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finlay's head backwards.
Hussein feints and then cracks Finlay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finlay down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finlay lands a nice shot that snaps Hussein's head back.
Hussein fakes the leg kick and cracks Finlay in the body.
Hussein misses with a few strikes there.
Finlay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Hussein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finlay.
Good shot there by Hussein.
Finlay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hussein throws a big counter combination but Finlay scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hussein catches Finlay with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Finlay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hussein misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Hussein has Finlay up against the cage in a clinch.
Hussein tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Finlay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hussein pushes Finlay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hussein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hussein digs a right hand into Finlay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finlay's gas tank.
Finlay is breathing heavily.
Finlay has a couple of punches blocked by Hussein.
Finlay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud Hussein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hussein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hussein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Hussein crunches a lovely knee into Finlay's ribcage.
Hussein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Hussein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hussein lands with a light punch inside.
Hussein lands with a left to the head.
Hussein lands a body shot.
Hussein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hussein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hussein stalling against the cage.
Hussein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hussein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finlay's efforts to push away.
Finlay tries to break free but Hussein pushes him back against the cage.
Hussein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hussein is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hussein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finlay can do to turn this around?
Hussein displaying some good clinch control by pressing Finlay up against the cage.
Hussein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hussein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Finlay backwards. #T3#
Hussein lands a nice uppercut.
Finlay blocks an uppercut.
Finlay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Finlay lands with a short shot to the head.
Finlay throws a punch but it's blocked by Hussein.
Finlay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Finlay is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hussein.
Hussein stalling the fight.
Hussein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finlay prevents a body shot from Hussein.
Hussein has Finlay pressed against the cage, preventing Finlay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hussein pushes Finlay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Finlay working hard to break the clinch.
Hussein is looking to control Finlay's arms but Finlay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hussein has his back to the cage. #TD#
Hussein ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hussein no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hussein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hussein pulls Finlay in to control the position.
Hussein tries to strike from the bottom.
#T4#
Hussein is trying to keep Finlay in close.
Finlay stopping the sweep attempt from Hussein.
Hussein throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hussein tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hussein connects with a single shot there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hussein. Finlay shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hussein goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Hussein moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hussein keeps control of Finlay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Hussein manages to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mahmoud Hussein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mahmoud Hussein's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Hussein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finlay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hussein. Hussein obviously looking to wear him down.
Hussein fails with the takedown
and Finlay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Hussein closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Finlay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hussein scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hussein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hussein fails with the takedown
and Finlay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hussein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlay looks to land a left hand but Hussein moved out of range nicely.
Hussein half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hussein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finlay misses with a straight right.
Hussein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Hussein clinches up against the cage.#T1##TD#
Hussein pulls guard successfully.
Hussein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hussein looking to control.
Hussein wants to sweep here but Finlay controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hussein wants to clinch up but Finlay keeps it at a distance.
Hussein loads up on a big right hand but Finlay slips the punch.
Hussein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body.
Finlay dodges the punch combination from Hussein.
Hussein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finlay.
Hussein is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Finlay.
Hussein cracks Finlay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Finlay misses with a straight left.
Hussein moves away from the strike by Finlay. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Hussein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Finlay misses with a wild combination.
Hussein keeps Finlay at a distance using the push kick.
Alasdair Finlay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finlay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finlay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hussein works the jab nicely.
Hussein lands a slapping body shot.
Hussein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finlay swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Hussein rushes Finlay and presses him up against the cage.
Finlay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hussein scores with a shoulder strike.
Hussein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finlay's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Finlay. #T4#
Finlay has a couple of punches blocked by Hussein.
Hussein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finlay backwards.
Hussein cracks Finlay with a nice body shot.
Hussein lands a left hand.
Hussein lands a nice uppercut.
Hussein lands with a right to the head.
Finlay tries to break free but Hussein pushes him back against the cage.
Finlay looking to stall.
Hussein looking to stall.
Hussein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finlay is trying to break the clinch but Hussein is controlling him.
Hussein stalling.
A frustrated look appears on Finlay's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hussein lands a hook that snaps the head of Finlay backwards. #BC2#
Finlay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut there from Hussein.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mahmoud Hussein clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mahmoud Hussein's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Hussein thows a body kick. Finlay tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Hussein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hussein throws a head punch that misses.
Finlay avoids a wild elbow strike from Hussein.
Finlay blocks an uppercut.
Finlay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hussein trying to control the position but instead, Finlay has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hussein into the cage.
Hussein scores with a shoulder strike.
Hussein has Finlay pressed against the cage, preventing Finlay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Finlay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finlay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finlay's efforts to push away.
Finlay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hussein has him pressed against the cage.
Hussein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Finlay backwards.
Finlay tries to break the clinch but Hussein is controlling the position.
Hussein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finlay's efforts to push away.#T1#
Finlay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hussein has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Finlay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finlay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab from Hussein.#CL#
Hussein drives through and clinches with Finlay against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Finlay tries to break the clinch but Hussein is controlling the position.
Finlay blocks a body shot from Hussein.
Hussein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Finlay is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A hook to the body from Hussein.
Hussein scores with a hook to the body.
Hussein scores with a shot to the side of Finlay's head.
Hussein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finlay backwards.
Hussein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hussein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finlay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Finlay is trying to push Hussein away but Hussein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hussein will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Finlay up against the cage.#T2#
Finlay looking to slow down the pace here.
Finlay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hussein struggles to land a body shot inside as Finlay controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hussein.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussein keeps control of Finlay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Finlay manages to break the clinch.
Finlay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hussein.
Donk. Hussein catches Finlay right on the button with a cross.
Finlay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hussein.#CL#
Hussein moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Hussein jumps guard.
Finlay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hussein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Hussein wants to free his trapped foot but Finlay is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hussein takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hussein trying to pass the guard but Finlay defending well.
Finlay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hussein.
Hussein looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
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.
Hussein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Finlay defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Finlay is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Finlay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hussein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hussein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Finlay to score with a decent uppercut.
Hussein thuds his right hand into Finlay's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mahmoud Hussein had his way with Alasdair Finlay in that round.
The cut man is working on Mahmoud Hussein's cut.
That's time! Hussein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Hussein throws a front kick that sends Finlay stumbling back into the cage.
Finlay throws a hook to the side of Hussein's head but Hussein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hussein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hussein scores with a spinning back kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hussein.
Hussein misses with a hook. Finlay ducked under it nicely.
Hussein wants to clinch but Finlay slips to the side
and Finlay counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Finlay misses the target.
Hussein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein scores with a kick to the body.
Finlay has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Finlay looks to throw the jab but Hussein is out of range.
Finlay needs to keep his hands up - Hussein had a free shot at his head there.
Hussein misses with a body shot.
A big left from Finlay misses. #T1#
Hussein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Finlay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hussein.
Hussein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finlay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hussein moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hussein misses with a takedown attempt
and Finlay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finlay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hussein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finlay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finlay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hussein!
#CL2#
Finlay clinches up against the cage.
Finlay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Finlay is looking to break free of the clinch but Hussein has double underhooks.
Hussein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Finlay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hussein lands with a shot to the body.
Hussein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hussein throws a leg kick but Finlay sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Hussein forces Finlay back against the cage and clinches.
Hussein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finlay's efforts to push away.
Hussein stalling in the clinch but Finlay improves position.
Finlay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hussein has him pressed against the cage.
Finlay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finlay pushes Hussein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hussein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Finlay is trying to force a seperation but Hussein has the dominant position.
Hussein lands with a left to the head.
Finlay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finlay has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hussein.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hussein. #T3#
Hussein pushes off an throws an elbow but Finlay leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Finlay misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Hussein gets control of Finlay's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hussein will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Finlay trying to control but Hussein is working from the bottom.
Hussein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mahmoud Hussein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hussein is working hard here to advance position.
Finlay wants to stand and escape but instead Hussein has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Hussein seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hussein has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Finlay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hussein slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hussein's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mahmoud Hussein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hussein 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mahmoud Hussein!
Mahmoud Hussein is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Mahmoud Hussein thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DMMA 6: Rocksaw vs Saros
Date: May 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Finlay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reese.
A head kick misses from Reese. #KD#
Finlay drops Reese with a beautiful combination! Reese stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Finlay is looking for the KO!#ROC#Reese is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Javon Reese has been cut.
Reese is holding his hands too far apart here. Finlay throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Reese is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alasdair Finlay!
Our winner, Alasdair Finlay, 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. |
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Event:
CWMMA: Borgia vs Mack
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Atunes .
Atunes throws a sloppy body shot
and Finlay counters with a nice body shot.
Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finlay.
Jab by Atunes .
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes . Finlay does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Finlay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land. #TD#
Atunes drags the fight down to the ground.
Atunes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finlay is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Atunes looking for a guillotine here but Finlay defends easily.
#SUB#
Atunes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Finlay passes into half guard.
Atunes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crassus, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Finlay slows the pace down in half guard.
Atunes controlling the position well. #SUB#
Atunes looking for submissions off his back.
Finlay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Atunes . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Atunes is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Atunes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Finlay looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Atunes looking for subs off his back but Finlay has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Atunes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Atunes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Atunes tries to get to full guard but Finlay has control of the leg.
Atunes trying to hold on to Finlay's head to control him but Finlay postures up.
#SUB#
Atunes looking for submissions off his back.
Atunes is looking for a sweep. Finlay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Atunes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Atunes .#SUB#
Atunes looking for a guillotine here but Finlay defends easily.
#SUB#
Atunes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Atunes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Finlay uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atunes tries to bench press Finlay off him but Finlay keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atunes regains half guard.
Atunes trying to hold on to Finlay's head to control him but Finlay postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Rivelino Atunes dominated that round.
That's time! Atunes 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Finlay moves away from the strike by Atunes .
Finlay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finlay misses with a hook.
Atunes misses with a right hand
and Finlay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atunes lands a slapping body shot.
Finlay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Atunes takes a swing at Finlay's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlay missing with a left hand there. Atunes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Atunes misses
and Finlay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Atunes scores with a nice head shot.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finlay was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes .
Finlay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Atunes throws out a powerful jab.
Atunes throws a body punch but Finlay moves out of range.
Jose Rivelino Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes throws a poor cross that misses
and Atunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Atunes lands a jab to the head.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finlay manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finlay! But no joy.
Atunes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Finlay counters with a straight right hand.
Atunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2#
and Finlay counters with a crisp right hand that drops Atunes ! Finlay lets Atunes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Atunes is rocked!
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!
Atunes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Finlay counters with a big right hand! Oh Atunes is in trouble here! Finlay follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alasdair Finlay!
Alasdair Finlay is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Alasdair Finlay thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWMMA: Firebrand Vs Kisei
Date: Mar 04, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Finlay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beahm lands a right hand.
Finlay throws a head punch that misses.
Beahm lands a body shot.
Beahm scores with a shot to the side of Finlay's head.
Beahm misses with the head strike.
Beahm scores with a shoulder strike.
Finlay prevents a body shot from Beahm.
Beahm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finlay backwards.
Beahm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beahm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beahm tries a body shot but Finlay blocks it.
Beahm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beahm struggles to land a body shot inside as Finlay controls his hands.
Beahm pressing his opponent against the cage.
Beahm scores with a hook to the body.
Beahm struggles to land a body shot inside as Finlay controls his hands.
Beahm is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Finlay swings wildly with an uppercut but Beahm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finlay misses with some punches.
#T1#
Beahm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finlay is trying to break the clinch but Beahm has him pressed against the cage.
Finlay throws a punch but it's blocked by Beahm.
Beahm lands with a left to the head.
Beahm keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finlay's efforts to push away.
Beahm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finlay backwards.
Finlay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beahm misses with a punch on the inside.
Beahm lands a nice knee to the body.
Finlay looks winded!
Finlay wants to get back to striking at distance but Beahm won't allow it.
Beahm gets through Finlay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beahm gets through Finlay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Beahm.
Finlay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beahm lands with a left to the head.
Finlay throws a punch but it's blocked by Beahm.
Beahm working Finlay over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beahm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Finlay backwards.
Beahm displaying some good clinch control by pressing Finlay up against the cage.
Finlay tries to break the clinch but Beahm is controlling the position. #T2#
Beahm lands a body shot in the clinch.
Finlay is trying to break the clinch but Beahm has him pressed against the cage.
Finlay is looking to control Beahm's arms but Beahm gets an underhook and turns him. Now Finlay has his back to the cage.
Beahm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beahm misses with the head strike.
Beahm gets through Finlay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beahm.
Finlay throws a punch but it's blocked by Beahm.
Beahm presses Finlay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Finlay blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Finlay scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Beahm.
Beahm creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Beahm lands a left hand.
Finlay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finlay.
Finlay blocking some punches.
Beahm scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finlay.
Finlay lands a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Guy Beahm has been cut.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beahm.
Finlay is looking to break free of the clinch but Beahm has double underhooks.
Beahm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finlay backwards.
Finlay misses with a punch on the inside.
Finlay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beahm backwards. #BC2#
Finlay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beahm definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Finlay avoids a kick to the body.
Beahm connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Finlay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Beahm takes a swing at Finlay's ribcage but misses.
Beahm lunges at Finlay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Finlay's hand.
Beahm throws a hook but Finlay blocks it.
Beahm throws a chopping leg kick but Finlay manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Beahm cracks Finlay with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Finlay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finlay throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Beahm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beahm turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beahm.
Finlay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Finlay looks to land a left hand but Beahm moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Jab by Beahm.
Finlay throws a jab but it's blocked by Beahm.
A big right from Beahm misses.
Finlay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Beahm drives through and clinches with Finlay against the cage.
Good body shot from Beahm.
Finlay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beahm misses with a punch on the inside.
Finlay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beahm lands a nice uppercut.
Finlay blocks an uppercut.
Beahm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beahm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beahm keeps control of Finlay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Finlay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Beahm forces Finlay back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beahm.
Beahm trying to land knees to the body.
Beahm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finlay's elbow.
Finlay misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Beahm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guy Beahm's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Finlay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Beahm tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beahm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finlay throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Beahm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finlay doesn't seem phased though.
Finlay looks to throw the jab but Beahm is out of range.
Finlay misses with an uppercut.
Finlay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beahm. Beahm obviously looking to wear him down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Finlay misses with an uppercut
and Beahm counters with a low kick, right behind Finlay 's knee.
Beahm cracks Finlay with an open hand slap.
Beahm ducks under a wild hook from Finlay.
Finlay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Finlay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finlay throws a hook but Beahm avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Finlay.
Finlay 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!
Finlay shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Beahm 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.
That kick from Beahm tenderised Finlay's leg. Finlay is trying to keep his angry face on.
Finlay misses with a hook.#CL#
Beahm moves into the clinch successfully.
Finlay swings wildly with an uppercut but Beahm uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Finlay managing to block the knees to the body from Beahm.
Beahm throws a head punch that misses.
Beahm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beahm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Finlay.
Nice body punch from Beahm - that landed with a thud.
Beahm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Beahm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Finlay prevents a body shot from Beahm.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beahm just misses with a elbow thrown towards Finlay's brow.
Finlay is trying to push Beahm away but Beahm has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Beahm has a couple of punches blocked by Finlay.
Finlay has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Beahm seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Finlay can turn it around.
Beahm blocking some punches.
Beahm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Finlay has a couple of punches blocked by Beahm.
Finlay prevents a body shot from Beahm.
Finlay working aggressively here.
Beahm lands with a light punch 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!
Finlay is trying to break free.#T2#
Finlay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Finlay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beahm is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Beahm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beahm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Finlay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beahm backwards.
Finlay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beahm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finlay can do to turn this around?
Beahm stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Finlay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Finlay's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Beahm has a couple of punches blocked by Finlay.
Beahm working aggressively here.
Finlay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beahm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finlay blocking some punches.
Beahm stalls.
Beahm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beahm misses with the head strike.
Beahm lands a hook that snaps the head of Finlay backwards.
Finlay is trying to stall.
#T3#
Beahm leaning against his opponent.
Beahm misses with a body punch.
Beahm misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Finlay manages to break the clinch.
Beahm is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Finlay. That snapped Beahm's head back.
Guy Beahm is winning the standup battle so far.
Finlay misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Beahm has managed to clinch.
Beahm pushes Finlay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beahm just leaning against Finlay, taking a breather.
Finlay is trying to force a seperation but Beahm has the dominant position.
Finlay is trying to force a seperation but Beahm has the dominant position.
Beahm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Finlay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Finlay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beahm lands a really nice looking cross but Finlay seems unphased.
Finlay connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beahm momentarily.
#CUT2#Guy Beahm's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finlay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beahm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finlay. #T4#
Finlay scores with a jab. Beahm acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Finlay tries to keep at a distance but Beahm has taken the fight into the clinch.
Finlay is trying to maintain a safe position but Beahm gets an underhook and turns Finlay into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finlay.
Beahm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beahm working aggressively here.
Finlay pushes Beahm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Beahm fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finlay. #BC2#
Finlay breaks from the clinch.
#KD2#
Finlay cracks Beahm with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Finlay has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Beahm to stand back up!#ROC2#Beahm is rocked!
A big right from Finlay misses.
Oh Beahm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finlay cracks Beahm on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Beahm falls backwards against the cage. Finlay follows up with more strikes that drop Beahm to his knees. Finlay keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Beahm! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alasdair Finlay!
Alasdair Finlay thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWMMA: George vs Rakosi
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Slaughter misses with a hook. Finlay ducked under it nicely.
Slaughter drops his hands momentarily and Finlay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Doctor Slaughter has been cut.
A jab from Slaughter does it's job there.
Slaughter misses with an uppercut. Finlay saw that one coming.
Slaughter lands a glancing blow to the side of Finlay's head.
Finlay 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.
#KD#
Finlay cracks Slaughter with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Finlay has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Slaughter to stand back up!#ROC#Slaughter is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finlay weaves into range and cracks Slaughter right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Slaughter goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Finlay is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alasdair Finlay!
Alasdair Finlay decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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