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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Finkelman misses the shot to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming prevents a body shot from Finkelman.
Finkelman has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming prevents a body shot from Finkelman.
Hao Ming lands a shot to the body.
Hao Ming lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hao Ming lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hao Ming working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hao Ming lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hao Ming digs a right hand into Finkelman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finkelman's gas tank.
Finkelman misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Hao Ming's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hao Ming lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hao Ming blocking some punches.
#TD#
Hao Ming manages to pull guard.
Hao Ming is trying to control the position but Finkelman postures up.
Finkelman won't allow Hao Ming to sweep him here.
Hao Ming on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hao Ming tries to get out of the position.
Finkelman wants to control from the top but Hao Ming keeps moving.
Hao Ming looking to control.
#T1##SUB#
Hao Ming throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Finkelman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hao Ming swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Hao Ming working for a triangle but Finkelman defends it easily.
Hao Ming looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finkelman trying to move into half guard but instead Hao Ming has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Finkelman keeping moving, preventing Hao Ming from controlling successfully.
Hao Ming has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Finkelman controls Hao Ming momentarily but Hao Ming frees himself.
Hao Ming 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. #T2#
Finkelman keeping moving, preventing Hao Ming from controlling successfully.
Finkelman has his hands on Hao Ming's head, controlling the position.
Finkelman trying to control the position.
#SU#
Hao Ming gets to his feet - Finkelman follows without any prompting.
Howie Finkelman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finkelman misses with a wild body shot.
As Finkelman backs away, Hao Ming returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hao Ming tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finkelman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Finkelman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hao Ming.
Finkelman misses with a left hand
and Hao Ming connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hao Ming keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finkelman connects with a body shot that sends Hao Ming's belly button to the back.
Finkelman takes a swing at Hao Ming's ribcage but misses.
Hao Ming takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3##KD#
Oooooh!!! Hao Ming has knocked Finkelman down with a huge combo! Hao Ming steps away and waves a wobbly Finkelman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Finkelman is rocked!
Finkelman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hao Ming was well out of range. Poor timing from Finkelman.
Finkelman is still on wobbly legs! Can Hao Ming finish him?
Finkelman misses with a combination
enabling Hao Ming to counter with a crisp jab.
Hao Ming walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Finkelman drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hao Ming swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Finkelman's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fung Hao Ming!
Fung Hao Ming decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Draganov lands with a straight right. Finkelman didn't see that one coming.
Finkelman looks to throw the jab but Draganov is out of range.
Finkelman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Draganov manages to avoid it.
Finkelman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Draganov.
Draganov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Draganov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Finkelman looks to land a left hand but Draganov moved out of range nicely.
Finkelman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sparks mma in the buildup to the fight.
Finkelman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Finkelman misses with the combination.
Draganov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Draganov.
Finkelman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Finkelman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finkelman darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Ivan Draganov has been cut.
Draganov looks to land a combination. Finkelman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Draganov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finkelman. That did some damage!
Finkelman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Draganov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Draganov throws a leg kick which misses Finkelman's front leg but catches the back leg as Finkelman tries to avoid it.
Finkelman misses with an uppercut
and Draganov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finkelman throws the left hand but Draganov avoids the punch easily.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Finkelman. Draganov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finkelman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Draganov circles away quickly and effectively.
Draganov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Finkelman scores with a hook to the body. Draganov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Finkelman missing with a left hand there. Draganov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finkelman misses with a body shot.
Draganov flicks out a counter leg kick but Finkelman steps away.
Finkelman throws a body punch but Draganov moves out of range.
Finkelman lands a nice shot to the body.
Draganov with a jab.
Draganov lands a slapping body shot.
Draganov misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Finkelman lands a glancing blow to the side of Draganov's head.
Draganov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Finkelman if he has to take too many more of those.
Draganov lands with a kick to the temple. Finkelman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Finkelman throws a body punch but Draganov moves out of range.
Draganov's corner calls for a 1-2. Draganov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Finkelman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Draganov jabs Finkelman right on the nose. Finkelman blinks but takes it well.
A nice leg kick from Draganov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Draganov throws a right and a left that Finkelman avoids nicely.
Draganov lands with a slapping head kick.
Draganov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Draganov throws out a counter right but Finkelman avoids it with no problem.
Draganov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finkelman was well out of range. Poor timing from Draganov.#T2#
Draganov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finkelman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Draganov.
Draganov tries a head kick but it misses.
Draganov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Draganov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Finkelman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Finkelman misses with a straight right.
Finkelman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Draganov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Draganov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Draganov thuds his shin into the meat of Finkelman's side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Draganov.
Draganov scores with a jab to the head.
Draganov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finkelman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Finkelman takes a swing at Draganov's ribcage but misses.
Draganov moves out of range of the strikes.
Finkelman throws a hook but Draganov avoids it easily.
Draganov moves away from the strike by Finkelman.
Draganov with a jab.
Finkelman looks to score with a jab to the body but Draganov is just out of range.
Finkelman stalks Draganov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Draganov's face. Draganov staggers backwards, shaken.
Finkelman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
A head kick misses from Draganov.
Draganov feints a jab promting Finkelman to slip. Draganov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Finkelman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Finkelman swings for the body but Draganov moves out of range.
Finkelman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Draganov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Finkelman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That kick from Draganov tenderised Finkelman's leg. Finkelman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Draganov lands a head shot.
Draganov lands a nice hook to Finkelman's body. Finkelman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Draganov connects with a single shot there.
Finkelman misses with a hook.
Draganov slips a jab from Finkelman.
Draganov blocks a jab.
Finkelman takes a swing at Draganov's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Finkelman misses.
Finkelman throws a right and a left that Draganov avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draganov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Draganov slips a straight right by Finkelman.
Draganov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Draganov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Finkelman misses with a jab to the body
and Draganov counters with a series of strikes. Finkelman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Finkelman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Finkelman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Finkelman is rocked!#T4#
Finkelman just misses with a punch to the body.
Finkelman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Finkelman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Draganov lands with a nice combination. Finkelman backs away looking to recover.
Draganov misses with a series of wild punches.
Draganov feints with a jab and clips Finkelman right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Finkelman is sent crashing into the canvas and Draganov leaps in for the kill! Finkelman tries to get to his feet but Draganov is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Finkelman is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Draganov!
After the fight, Ivan Draganov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
DC 94: Vale Queiroz v Vinge
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Takeda swinging wildly here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takeda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takeda tries to score with a low kick but Finkelman moves his leg out of the way.
Finkelman feinted with a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Takeda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finkelman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
Finkelman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takeda sprawls and moves away.
Takeda looks to land a right hand but Finkelman moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeda. Finkelman does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Takeda fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Finkelman checks it well.
A slow jab from Takeda misses its intended target.
Finkelman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takeda sprawls and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Takeda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takeda.
We've been told by Finkelman's head coaches at Tycoon Coaching & Sparring that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Takeda.
Finkelman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good work by Finkelman as he checks the leg kick.
Finkelman attempts a counter takedown but Takeda avoids it well and moves away.
Takeda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Takeda misses with a series of wild punches.
Finkelman slips a jab and a cross from Takeda.
#T2#
Takeda looks to land a left hand but Finkelman moved out of range nicely.
Finkelman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takeda.
Takeda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Finkelman circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Takeda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Takeda lands in his opponent's guard.
Finkelman wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finkelman at a distance.
#T3#
No joy there for Takeda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Finkelman staying out of range there.
Takeda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takeda misses with a looping left.
Finkelman moves out of range of the strikes.
Takeda misses with an uppercut. Finkelman saw that one coming.
Finkelman attempts a counter takedown but Takeda avoids it well and moves away.
Takeda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finkelman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takeda misses with a series of wild punches.
Finkelman tries to counter with a takedown but Takeda is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Takeda tries to bum rush Finkelman with a series of wild strikes but Finkelman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takeda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finkelman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Finkelman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
Finkelman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takeda swings for the body but Finkelman moves out of range.
Takeda throws a chopping leg kick but Finkelman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Finkelman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takeda sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finkelman slips a straight right by Takeda.
Takeda lands with an uppercut that bounces Finkelman off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shingen Takeda dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Takeda throws a solid leg kick but Finkelman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Takeda.
Takeda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finkelman was well out of range. Poor timing from Takeda.
Finkelman attempts a counter takedown but Takeda avoids it well and moves away.
Shingen Takeda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finkelman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takeda with a hook.
Takeda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finkelman's hands.
Takeda throws an overhand right that lands on Finkelman's shoulder, as Finkelman tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Howie Finkelman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takeda misses with a wild body shot.
Finkelman feinted with a counter takedown.
Takeda lands a head shot.#T1#
Takeda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finkelman.
Finkelman attempts a counter takedown but Takeda avoids it well and moves away.
Takeda punishes Finkelman's body with a nice straight punch.
Takeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takeda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takeda lands with a right hand.
Takeda throws a hook but Finkelman avoids it easily.
Finkelman feinted with a counter takedown.
Takeda fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Finkelman defending well as Takeda loads up on a big left hand.
Shingen Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeda tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finkelman is able to avoid easily.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Finkelman is just out of range.
Finkelman tries to counter with a takedown but Takeda is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeda. Finkelman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finkelman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finkelman manages to avoid it.
Finkelman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Finkelman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeda.
Finkelman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Finkelman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takeda.#T3#
A big right from Takeda misses.
Finkelman feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Takeda shoots in and bounces Finkelman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Takeda throws a big right hand that misses.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Finkelman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Finkelman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
Finkelman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takeda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Finkelman blocks a jab.
Takeda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finkelman stuffs the takedown attempt from Takeda. Takeda gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finkelman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takeda.
Finkelman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Takeda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shingen Takeda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Takeda misses with the combination.
Takeda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Takeda misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Takeda as he connects with a hook.
Takeda looks to land a right hand but Finkelman moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Takeda misses.
Finkelman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finkelman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takeda sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Takeda tries a head kick but it misses.
Finkelman tries to counter with a takedown but Takeda is quick to defend against it.
Takeda throws a leg kick that misses.
Finkelman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeda.
Takeda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takeda tried to score with a low kick but Finkelman checks it.
Finkelman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takeda throws a hook but Finkelman blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Takeda misses the target.
Finkelman tries to counter with a takedown but Takeda is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Finkelman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takeda.
Takeda throws a leg kick but Finkelman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Finkelman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finkelman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeda.
Finkelman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finkelman manages to avoid it.
Finkelman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Finkelman moves out of range of the leg kick from Takeda.
Finkelman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takeda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shingen Takeda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Takeda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Takeda scoring well with a low kick there.
Takeda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finkelman needs to keep his hands up - Takeda had a free shot at his head there.
Takeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Finkelman feinted with a counter takedown.
Takeda scores with a leg kick.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Finkelman is just out of range.
Takeda throws a lazy right hand but Finkelman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takeda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finkelman tries to counter with a takedown but Takeda is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Takeda throws a series of punches but Finkelman avoids them all with ease.
Takeda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finkelman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finkelman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takeda misses with a straight right.
Finkelman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Takeda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finkelman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finkelman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Finkelman avoids the head kick by Takeda.
Finkelman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shingen Takeda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takeda winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shingen Takeda!
After winning the bout, Shingen Takeda 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:
DC 83: Bollomard v Ratt
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Finkelman misses.
Bravo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Finkelman moves out of range as Bravo strikes.
Finkelman throws out a loose jab but Bravo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bravo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bravo moves out of range of the strikes.
Bravo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Finkelman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finkelman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bravo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bravo cracks Finkelman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Finkelman throws a head kick that misses.
Bravo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finkelman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bravo blocks a head kick by Finkelman.
Bravo swings for the body but Finkelman moves out of range.
Finkelman moves away from the strike by Bravo.
Finkelman misses with a straight right.
Bravo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finkelman.
Bravo avoids the head kick by Finkelman.
Finkelman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Finkelman throws a head kick that misses.
Finkelman throws a head kick that misses.
Bravo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Savage Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Charlie Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finkelman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bravo to score with a decent uppercut.
Bravo's corner calls for a 1-2. Bravo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Finkelman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finkelman takes one on the button.
Bravo with a jab.
Bravo lands the left hand.
Finkelman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A head kick misses from Finkelman.
Finkelman throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finkelman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bravo misses with a looping left.
Bravo misses with a hook.
Finkelman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bravo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finkelman on the side of the head.
Bravo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bravo.
Bravo throws an overhand right that lands on Finkelman's shoulder, as Finkelman tries to avoid the shot.
Finkelman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howie Finkelman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bravo connects with a body shot that sends Finkelman's belly button to the back.
Bravo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Finkelman throws a head kick that misses.
Finkelman throws a head kick that misses.
Bravo throws a jab but it's blocked by Finkelman.
Bravo avoids the body shot from Finkelman.
Finkelman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bravo avoids the body shot from Finkelman.
Bravo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finkelman.
Finkelman tries to work over Bravo's front leg with a kick but Bravo checks it.
Finkelman avoids the head kick by Bravo.
Jab from Bravo.
Bravo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bravo blocks a head kick by Finkelman.
Bravo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bravo 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.
Finkelman just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Bravo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finkelman misses with a head kick.
Bravo catches Finkelman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A punch combination from Finkelman misses.
Finkelman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bravo.
#T3#
Finkelman looks to score with a jab to the body but Bravo is just out of range.
Bravo lunges at Finkelman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Finkelman's hand.
Bravo connects with a single shot there.
Finkelman avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finkelman. Bravo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Bravo.
A punch combination from Finkelman misses.
Finkelman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bravo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Finkelmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Finkelman misses with a looping right.
Bravo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finkelman throws a head kick that misses.
Finkelman swinging wildly here.
Bravo avoids the head kick by Finkelman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bravo avoids the head kick by Finkelman.
Finkelman looks winded!
Bravo connects with the punch.
Finkelman moves forwards but Bravo connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Bravo dips to his left and cracks Finkelman with an uppercut!
Finkelman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Finkelman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Finkelman throws a lazy right hand but Bravo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finkelman tries a head kick but it misses.
Finkelman walks into a jab.
Bravo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Finkelman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bravo lands a glancing blow to the side of Finkelman's head.
Bravo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finkelman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bravo throws a head kick but Finkelman moves out of range.
Bravo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Finkelman momentarily.
A combination from Finkelman does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bravo lands a nice looking body shot.
Finkelman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Finkelman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bravo connects with a single shot there.
Bravo misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Bravo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bravo cracks Finkelman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bravo just misses with a punch to the body.
Charlie Bravo is winning the standup battle so far.
Bravo slips under a jab from Finkelman.
Bravo's corner calls for a 1-2. Bravo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Finkelman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finkelman. Bravo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Bravo misses.
Bravo thuds his right hand into Finkelman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Finkelman misses with a head kick.
Finkelman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
Bravo lands with a straight right. Finkelman didn't see that one coming.
Bravo scores with a head kick. Finkelman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bravo.
Bravo lands a lovely overhand right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bravo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Howie Finkelman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bravo connects with a nice looking jab.
Bravo lands with a right hand.
Finkelman misses the jab.
Bravo throws a jab when Finkelman was well out of range.
Bravo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finkelman can do to turn this around?
Bravo misses with a hook.#T1#
Finkelman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bravo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Finkelman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Finkelman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Finkelman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bravo has got the better of the exchanges.
Finkelman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A combination from Finkelman does no damage.
Bravo loads up on a big right hand but Finkelman slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Finkelman.
Bravo jabs Finkelman right on the nose. Finkelman blinks but takes it well.
Finkelman throws a series of punches but Bravo avoids them all with ease.
Bravo scoring well with a low kick there.
Bravo misses with a head kick.
Bravo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Bravo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bravo lands a right hook to the body.
Bravo lands a lovely overhand right.
Finkelman slaps away a takedown attempt from Bravo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from Bravo misses. #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Bravo as he connects with a hook.
Finkelman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bravo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finkelman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bravo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bravo sizes up Finkelman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Finkelman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from Bravo.
A telegraphed right hand from Finkelman misses the target.
Finkelman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bravo. That one must have hurt.
Finkelman takes a swing at Bravo's ribcage but misses.
Finkelman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Finkelman scores with a sloppy right hand. Bravo should have avoided that one.
Bravo slips a straight right by Finkelman.
A head kick misses from Finkelman.
Finkelman misses with a hook. Bravo ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Bravo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finkelman doesn't seem phased though.
Finkelman misses with a few strikes there.
Finkelman moves forwards but Bravo connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Finkelman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finkelman is breathing heavily.
Finkelman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bravo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finkelman.
Finkelman throws a big shot that misses.
Finkelman defending well as Bravo loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Finkelman misses.
Finkelman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bravo digs a good body shot into Finkelman's ribs.
Finkelman throws out a loose jab but Bravo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bravo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bravo misses with a double jab.
Bravo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bravo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bravo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bravo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bravo.
Finkelman misses with a head kick.
Bravo throws a counter high kick but Finkelman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Finkelman staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Bravo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finkelman doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Bravo scores with a punch to the head.
Finkelman throws a head kick that misses.
Finkelman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bravo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finkelman's sensitive parts.
Bravo slips a straight right by Finkelman.
Bravo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Finkelman misses.
Bravo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bravo cracks Finkelman with an open hand slap.
Finkelman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bravo blocks a head kick by Finkelman.
Finkelman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finkelman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finkelman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Finkelman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finkelman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bravo scores with a jab.
Bravo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finkelman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bravo.
Bravo scores with a hook.
Bravo slips a jab and a cross from Finkelman.
Bravo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Bravo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bravo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Finkelman.
Finkelman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body kick there by Bravo.
Finkelman throws a head kick that misses.
Bravo connects with a single shot there.
Bravo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bravo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Finkelman's head.
Bravo lands a glancing blow to the side of Finkelman's head.
Finkelman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Finkelman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bravo throws a big counter combination but Finkelman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bravo fails with the takedown.
Finkelman avoids the head kick by Bravo.
Finkelman misses with a series of wild punches.
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!
Bravo throws an overhand right that lands on Finkelman's shoulder, as Finkelman tries to avoid the shot.
Finkelman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bravo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Finkelman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick lands for Bravo.
#T1#
Finkelman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Finkelman lands with an uppercut that bounces Bravo off the cage and back into range.
Finkelman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finkelman looks to land a right hand but Bravo moved out of range.
Bravo looks to land a combination but Finkelman avoids it well.
Finkelman is looking for the big counter here.
Finkelman motions for Bravo to come forward. Finkelman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bravo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bravo swings for the body but Finkelman moves out of range.
Bravo throws a combination. Finkelman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bravo lands a body shot.
Bravo keeps Finkelman at a distance using the push kick.
Finkelman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab from Bravo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finkelman walks into a left hand.
That kick from Finkelman tenderised Bravo's leg. Bravo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bravo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finkelman on the side of the head.
Howie Finkelman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bravo catches Finkelman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bravo tries for a takedown but Finkelman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Finkelman tries a head kick but it misses.
Bravo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finkelman moves away.
Bravo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Finkelman misses with a head kick.
A cross from Bravo lands.
Bravo sizes up Finkelman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Finkelman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finkelman throws a series of punches but Bravo avoids them all with ease.
Bravo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finkelman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick misses from Finkelman.
Finkelman throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bravo.
Finkelman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bravo.
Finkelman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bravo slips a straight right by Finkelman.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bravo.
#T3#
Bravo with a nice cross.
Finkelman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bravo connects with a jab.
Bravo moves out of range of the leg kick from Finkelman.
Finkelman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bravo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finkelman's hands.
Finkelman throws a series of punches but Bravo avoids them all with ease.
Bravo scores with a jab. Finkelman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Finkelman misses the target.
Bravo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finkelman throws a counter combo.
Bravo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finkelman under the eye.
Finkelman misses with a head kick.
Bravo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Finkelman momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bravo lands a head shot.
Bravo connects with a single shot there.
Finkelman blocks a jab.
Bravo dives in and grabs Finkelman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Finkelman pushes down on Bravo's head and hops out.
Finkelman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finkelman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
No joy there for Finkelman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bravo scores with a hook to the body. Finkelman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Finkelman throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Bravo. That snapped Finkelman's head back.
Finkelman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bravo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bravo scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Bravo.
Bravo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Bravo misses its intended target.
Finkelman throws a counter combo.
Charlie Bravo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo throws a jab when Finkelman was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Finkelman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bravo throws a jab but it's blocked by Finkelman.
Finkelman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bravo checks it well.
Bravo misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Finkelman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bravo ducks under a wild hook from Finkelman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Bravo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bravo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Bravo!
Charlie Bravo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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DC 74 Niaz vs Rome
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Finkelman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finkelman takes one to the side of the head.
Prince throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Finkelman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Prince.
Prince throws a nice inside leg kick.
Prince buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finkelman throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've been told by Finkelman's head coaches at The Devil’s Playground that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Prince connects with an inside leg kick.
Prince uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Finkelman has time to react.
Prince looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Finkelman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prince moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finkelman 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.
Prince looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Finkelman misses with the combination.
Prince slips a jab and a cross from Finkelman.
Prince uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finkelman.
Prince moves out of range of the body kick.
Finkelman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
A low kick lands for Prince.
Prince scores with the left hand. Finkelman knows he should have avoided that one.
Prince slips a straight right by Finkelman.
Prince bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finkelman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Prince moves out of range of the strikes.
Prince changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick from Prince, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finkelman thows a body kick. Prince tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Prince fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Prince digs a good body shot into Finkelman's ribs.
Prince jabs Finkelman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Finkelman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prince moves out of range as Finkelman throws a body kick.
Finkelman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Finkelman throws a push kick but Prince slaps the foot to one side.
Prince slips under a jab from Finkelman.
Prince lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finkelman's sensitive parts.
Finkelman looks to land a body kick but Prince moved away.
Prince turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Prince with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Prince tenderised Finkelman's leg. Finkelman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Finkelman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Finkelman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice inside leg kick there by Prince. That's going to slow Finkelman down.
Finkelman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finkelman misses with a kick to the body.
Prince tries to counter by closing the distance.
Finkelman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Prince misses with an attempted mid kick.
Prince staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Prince scores with a hook to the body. Finkelman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Finkelman throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Prince.
Prince moves out of range of the body kick from Finkelman.
Prince with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Finkelman misses with a body kick.
Prince with a hook.
Finkelman throws an overhand right that lands on Prince's shoulder, as Prince tries to avoid the shot.
Finkelman with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Prince scoring well with a low kick there.
Finkelman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Prince is looking to slow Finkelman down with leg kicks.
Prince thumps Finkelman with a low kick.
Finkelman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finkelman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Prince moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Prince defending well as Finkelman loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Finkelman.
Finkelman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Prince lands a jab.
Nice shot by Prince.
Finkelman throws a series of punches but Prince avoids them all with ease.
Finkelman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finkelman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Prince takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Finkelman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Finkelman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Finkelman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Finkelman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Prince chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Finkelman looks for the body kick but Prince saw that one coming.
Prince lands a nice looking body kick.
Finkelman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prince.
Finkelman swinging wildly here.
Prince feints and then cracks Finkelman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finkelman down.
Prince works Finkelman's body with a nice hook.
Finkelman misses with a few strikes there.
Prince looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Prince lands with a hook. Finkelman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Finkelman misses.
Finkelman throws a hook but Prince avoids it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Finkelman.
Finkelman walks into a stiff left hand from Prince.
Finkelman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nasir Prince dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Finkelman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Prince lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Finkelman throws a body kick that misses.
Finkelman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Prince counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finkelman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prince.
Prince throws a good cross that connects.
Finkelman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Prince looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finkelman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Prince throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Prince throws a nice outside leg kick.
Finkelman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prince moves out of range of the body kick.
Finkelman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Prince is looking to slow Finkelman down with leg kicks.
Prince is looking to slow Finkelman down with leg kicks.
Prince works Finkelman's body with a nice hook.
Finkelman throws a looping overhand right but Prince ducks down to avoid it.
Finkelman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Prince.
Prince comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Finkelman misses with a body shot
and Prince counters with a stiff right hand.
Prince ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Finkelman is looking to land body kicks.
Prince chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Prince displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finkelman throws out the jab.
A solid body kick from Prince.
Nice straight punches there by Prince. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Prince.
Prince avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Prince chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Finkelman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Prince works Finkelman's body with a nice hook.
Finkelman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Prince wants to counter the offense by Finkelman and move into the clinch position.
Finkelman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prince scores with a head kick.
Finkelman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Finkelman misses with a series of wild punches.
Prince tries to counter with a clinch but Finkelman shakes him off and moves away.
Nasir Prince seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A thudding body kick lands there by Finkelman!
#T2#
Prince throws a nice inside leg kick.
Prince scores with a push kick.
Prince scores with a hook to the body. Finkelman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Finkelman throws a lazy right hand but Prince sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Prince swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finkelman.
Prince swinging wildly here.
Prince lands a leg kick that knocks Finkelman off balance momentarily.
Finkelman throws a jab but it's blocked by Prince.
Finkelman throws a looping overhand right but Prince ducks down to avoid it.
Finkelman looks to land a left hand but Prince moved out of range nicely.
Finkelman scores with a nice body kick.
Finkelman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Prince wants to counter the offense by Finkelman and move into the clinch position.
Prince has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finkelman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prince counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Prince with a nice calf kick.
Finkelman misses with a body kick.#T3#
A good leg kick by Prince.
Prince with a nice calf kick.
Finkelman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Finkelman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Prince. Prince obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy left from Finkelman finds it's target.
Finkelman misses with a looping right.
Finkelman tests Prince's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finkelman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Finkelman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Prince throws a nice outside leg kick.
Prince lands a nice hook to Finkelman's body. Finkelman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Finkelman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prince connects with an inside leg kick.
Prince takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Finkelman misses the jab.
Prince lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Howie Finkelman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prince connects with a single shot there.
Finkelman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Finkelman misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4#
Finkelman needs to keep his hands up - Prince had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body kick from Prince.
Prince swinging wildly here.
Finkelman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Prince misses with a wild combination.
Prince connects with a body shot that sends Finkelman's belly button to the back.
Finkelman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Finkelman misses with a body kick.
Prince lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finkelman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Prince.
Prince bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finkelman's head backwards.
Prince moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Prince takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nasir Prince showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Finkelman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Prince swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finkelman.
Finkelman looks to land a body kick but Prince moved away.
Prince lands a nice looking kick to the body. Finkelman takes a step back to recover.
Prince thows a body kick. Finkelman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Prince moves out of range as Finkelman throws a body kick.
Finkelman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Finkelman throws a series of punches but Prince avoids them all with ease.
Prince lands with a cross.
Finkelman throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Prince moves into the clinch.
Prince misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prince leaning his opponent against the cage.
Finkelman blocking some punches.
Finkelman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Prince lands a hook that snaps the head of Finkelman backwards.
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!
Prince lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Finkelman blocks an uppercut.
Prince swings wildly with an uppercut but Finkelman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Finkelman fails to land.
Come on Prince - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Finkelman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Prince.
Finkelman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jab, jab by Prince - just one landing.
Prince with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Finkelman throws a series of punches but Prince moves out of range.
Prince slips a straight right by Finkelman.
Prince displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finkelman throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Finkelman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Prince lands a nice hook to Finkelman's body. Finkelman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Prince walks forward, straight into a front kick from Finkelman.#T2#
Finkelman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prince circles away quickly and effectively.
Prince wants to counter with a clinch but Finkelman pushes him away.
Finkelman looks to land a left hand but Prince moved out of range nicely.
Prince connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prince scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Prince thumps Finkelman with a low kick.
Finkelman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finkelman misses with an uppercut. Prince saw that one coming.
Finkelman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prince.
Prince walks forward, straight into a front kick from Finkelman.
Prince scores with a body shot.
Finkelman is looking to land body kicks.
Prince connects with a solid leg kick.
Prince connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finkelman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Prince scores with a nice body kick.
Finkelman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prince moves away.
Prince is looking for the big counter here.
Prince connects with a solid leg kick.
Finkelman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Prince.
Finkelman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Prince raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Howie Finkelman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Prince fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finkelman.
Prince wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Prince lands a jab.
Nice shot by Prince.
Finkelman throws the kick towards the body but Prince avoids it.
Prince wants to counter the offense by Finkelman and move into the clinch position.
A nice inside leg kick there by Prince. That's going to slow Finkelman down.
Finkelman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Prince connects with a leg kick.
Prince connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Prince connects with a solid leg kick.
Finkelman tries to land a front kick but Prince steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Prince appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prince throws a nice outside leg kick.
Prince connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finkelman's hands.
Prince misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Prince lands a nice looking body kick.
Prince connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Finkelman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Finkelman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Prince feints and then cracks Finkelman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finkelman down.
Prince throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Prince connects with the punch.
Finkelman misses the shot to the body.
Finkelman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finkelman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Finkelman looks to score with a jab to the body but Prince is just out of range.
Finkelman misses with a body kick.
Finkelman throws the kick towards the body but Prince avoids it.
Prince fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finkelman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Prince cracks Finkelman with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Finkelman. Those never looked like landing.
Prince feints and then cracks Finkelman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Finkelman down.
Finkelman looks to land a body kick but Prince moved away.
Finkelman throws the kick towards the body but Prince avoids it.
Prince fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finkelman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nasir Prince comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Prince has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nasir Prince! |
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Event:
DC 63: Mfer vs Rocksteady
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Takeda lands with a right hand.
Finkelman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Takeda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Finkelman lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Shingen Takeda has been cut.
Finkelman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takeda 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.
Finkelman misses with a looping left.
Takeda is looking for the big counter here.
Takeda misses with a head kick.
Finkelman looks to land a right hand but Takeda moved out of range.
Takeda lands a nice shot to the body.
Takeda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finkelman's waist but Finkelman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takeda off to one side.
It looked like Finkelman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Finkelman swinging wildly here.
Takeda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Finkelman with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finkelman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Takeda in his tracks.
Finkelman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Devil’s Playground in the buildup to the fight.
Takeda throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Finkelman throws a hook to the side of Takeda's head but Takeda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shingen Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finkelman's hands.
Takeda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Finkelman ducks right into an uppercut from Takeda.
Takeda connects with a looping right hand.
Takeda is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Takeda lunges at Finkelman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Finkelman's hand.
Takeda blocks a jab.
Finkelman fails to land with a series of punches.
Finkelman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Finkelman throws a sloppy head kick and Takeda moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeda with a nice calf kick.
The crowd cheers as Takeda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finkelman doesn't seem phased though.
Finkelman misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Takeda with a nice calf kick.
Takeda throws a solid leg kick but Finkelman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Takeda.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takeda.
Takeda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finkelman.
Takeda let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Takeda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Finkelman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takeda cracks Finkelman with a good jab.
Takeda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Finkelman circles away quickly and effectively.
Takeda jabs at Finkelman's body.
Takeda pivots, looking for a leg kick but Finkelman is out of range and Takeda settles back down.
Finkelman throws a sloppy head kick and Takeda moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Takeda.
Takeda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takeda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Takeda avoids the head kick by Finkelman.
Finkelman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Finkelman there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Finkelman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Finkelman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takeda closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Takeda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finkelman.
Finkelman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takeda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takeda lands a nice hook to Finkelman's body. Finkelman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takeda scores with a jab to the body.
Takeda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Takeda coming out on top.
Finkelman tests Takeda's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Finkelman cracks Takeda with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Finkelman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Takeda to stand back up!#ROC#Takeda is rocked!
Takeda moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Takeda connects with the punch.
Finkelman misses with a hook.
Takeda let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Takeda scores with a punch to the head.
Takeda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Finkelman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#KD#
Finkelman lands a big head kick that sends Takeda tumbling to the mat! Finkelman takes a step backwards and waves Takeda back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Takeda is still on wobbly legs! Can Finkelman finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Shingen Takeda's cut even more.
Takeda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finkelman.
Takeda slips under a jab.
Takeda lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Finkelman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Takeda throws a looping overhand right but Finkelman ducks down to avoid it.
Takeda has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Finkelman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takeda throws out the jab.
Finkelman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takeda counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Finkelman staying out of range there.
Takeda seems to have recovered his senses.
Takeda slips a straight right by Finkelman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takeda clobbers Finkelman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Takeda throws a head kick but Finkelman moves out of range.
Takeda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shingen Takeda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shingen Takeda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Takeda has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Takeda with that takedown attempt.
Takeda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finkelman's hands.
Takeda jabs Finkelman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takeda connects with a crisp jab.
Finkelman throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Takeda.
Finkelman throws a sloppy head kick and Takeda moves out of range easily.
Takeda fails to land with a series of punches.
Takeda avoids the head kick by Finkelman.
Finkelman swings widly with a right hand
and Takeda counters with a series of strikes. Finkelman will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Finkelman avoids the body shot from Takeda.
Takeda throws out a powerful jab.
Takeda lands a nice shot that snaps Finkelman's head back.
Finkelman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takeda.
Finkelman misses with a wild combination.
Finkelman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Takeda scores with a nice head shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Finkelman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Takeda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finkelman.
Takeda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finkelman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Finkelman throws a head kick that Takeda semi-blocks.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeda throws a right and a left that Finkelman avoids nicely.
Finkelman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finkelman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Finkelman slips under a jab.
Takeda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Finkelman as he jumps to the side.
Howie Finkelman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shingen Takeda.
Takeda fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Finkelman.
Finkelman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Takeda wants to land a leg kick but Finkelman is out of range.
Finkelman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takeda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Finkelman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
Takeda lands a nice shot to the body.
Finkelman throws a jab but it's blocked by Takeda.
Takeda unleashes a big counter combination but Finkelman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takeda throws a head kick that misses
and Finkelman counters with a nice uppercut.
Finkelman slips a jab and a cross from Takeda.
Finkelman fails to land with a series of punches.
Finkelman lands a nice shot that snaps Takeda's head back.
#CUT#The cut above Shingen Takeda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Howie Finkelman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finkelman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takeda lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Takeda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Finkelman to score with a decent uppercut.
Finkelman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takeda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finkelman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takeda to score with a decent uppercut.
Howie Finkelman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finkelman throws a jab but it's blocked by Takeda.
A little jabbing left from Takeda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finkelman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeda lands a two punch combo.
Takeda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takeda avoids the body shot from Finkelman.
Takeda connects with a leg kick.
Finkelman stuffs the takedown.
Takeda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finkelman.
Takeda takes one to the chin there.
Finkelman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takeda looks to clinch
and Finkelman counters with a stiff right hand.
Takeda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shingen Takeda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Shingen Takeda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Takeda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takeda dives in for a single leg takedown but Finkelman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Takeda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finkelman.
Finkelman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finkelman works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Finkelman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finkelman scores with a jab. Takeda acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Takeda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finkelman was well out of range. Poor timing from Takeda.
Takeda walks into a left hand.
Finkelman cracks Takeda with a hook to the temple - Takeda is on wobbly legs here! Finkelman swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Takeda falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Finkelman wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Howie Finkelman!
An out of breath Howie Finkelman 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:
Bellicose XXXV
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Wilson.
Finkelman lands a jab.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Finkelman is just out of range.
Wilson throws a series of strikes that have Finkelman backpedaling.
Wilson throws a looping overhand right but Finkelman ducks down to avoid it.
Finkelman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
Jab by Wilson.
A left and a right from Wilson both land. Nice combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wilson throws the kick towards the body but Finkelman avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finkelman throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Wilson has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finkelman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finkelman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Finkelman throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finkelman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wilson.
Wilson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilson throws a looping overhand right but Finkelman ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Finkelman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wilson with the inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Wilson misses.
Finkelman looks to throw the jab but Wilson is out of range.
Wilson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finkelman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Finkelman tries for a takedown but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finkelman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Wilson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finkelman.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finkelman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finkelman.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Finkelman.
Good standup being displayed there by Finkelman as he connects with a hook.
Wilson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Finkelman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Finkelman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Finkelman.
Finkelman shoots in and drives through. Wilson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howie Finkelman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Finkelman swings widly with a right hand
and Wilson counters with a low kick, right behind Finkelman 's knee.
Finkelman scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
Finkelman misses with an uppercut.
Wilson throws a body kick that misses.
Finkelman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wilson throws a body punch but Finkelman moves out of range.
Finkelman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice jab there from Wilson.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
Finkelman has a takedown stuffed.
Finkelman scores with a jab to the head.
Finkelman blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Finkelman moves forwards but Wilson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Finkelman throws a front kick aimed at Wilson's knee but Wilson avoids it well.
Wilson tries to score with a low kick but Finkelman moves his leg out of the way.
Finkelman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Finkelman slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.
A combination from Finkelman does no damage.
Finkelman connects with a jab.
Wilson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Finkelman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T3#
Finkelman scores with a jab to the head.
Wilson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Finkelman.
Wilson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Wilson. That snapped Finkelman's head back.
Howie Finkelman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finkelman throws an overhand right that lands on Wilson's shoulder, as Wilson tries to avoid the shot.
Wilson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wilson connects with the punch.
Finkelman darts in looking for a takedown but Wilson gets double underhooks and turns Finkelman into the cage.
Wilson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Finkelman breaks from the clinch.
Wilson swings for the body but Finkelman moves out of range.
Finkelman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wilson misses with a hook. Finkelman ducked under it nicely.
Finkelman lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Finkelman misses with a takedown
and Wilson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Finkelman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
Finkelman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wilson sprawls well. Wilson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Finkelman gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finkelman. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finkelman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wilson.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Finkelman misses.
Wilson blocks a leg kick.
Wilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Finkelman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Finkelman is defended easily by Wilson.
Finkelman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Finkelman misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Wilson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jab from Wilson.
Wilson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch lands to the side of Wilson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wilson misses with a straight right.
Wilson defending well as Finkelman loads up on a big left hand.
Eddie Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finkelman sizes up Wilson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Finkelman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson throws a leg kick that misses.
Finkelman stuns Wilson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Finkelman dives in and grabs Wilson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes down on Finkelman's head and hops out.
Wilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilson lands a head shot.
Finkelman throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilson wants it to stay on the feet.
Finkelman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilson slips under a jab.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
Wilson connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Finkelman clinches up with Wilson and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Finkelman wants to break free but Wilson has control.
Wilson just leaning against Finkelman, taking a breather. #TD#
Finkelman decides to pull guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wilson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Finkelman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wilson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Finkelman's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson is keen to just control but Finkelman is a slippery customer.
Finkelman tries to roll over but Wilson keeps him under control.
Finkelman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilson. #SU2#
Wilson stands up and beckons Finkelman to join him on the feet.
The fighters circling - Finkelman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finkelman.
Finkelman slips under a jab.
Finkelman lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Wilson misses with a looping left.
Finkelman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilson can pounce on him.
Finkelman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wilson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howie Finkelman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finkelman darts in looking for a takedown but Wilson gets double underhooks and turns Finkelman into the cage.
Finkelman wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilson won't allow it.
#BC#
Finkelman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Finkelman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Wilson checks a low kick from Finkelman.
Finkelman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilson tries to avoid it but Finkelman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilson to the ground. Wilson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wilson thuds his shin into the meat of Finkelman's side.
Wilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finkelman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Wilson misses the jab.
Finkelman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wilson but Wilson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wilson blocks a jab.#T3#
Wilson moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Wilson tries to keep at a distance but Finkelman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wilson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wilson keeps control of Finkelman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Finkelman is trying to push Wilson away but Wilson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Finkelman is trying to break free.
Wilson lands a knee to the head.
Finkelman is trying to force a seperation but Wilson has the dominant position.
Finkelman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Finkelman tries to pull guard but Wilson won't allow it.
Wilson has Finkelman pressed against the cage.
Wilson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finkelman's efforts to push away.
Finkelman wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
Wilson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, Wilson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wilson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wilson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Finkelman's face.
Finkelman wants to break free but Wilson has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Finkelman is rocked!
A short right from Wilson on the inside.
Oh Finkelman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilson landing knees to the head.
Wilson lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finkelman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Finkelman stumbling backwards into the cage! Finkelman bounces back off the cage towards Wilson, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Wilson lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Wilson celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eddie Wilson! |
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Event:
Bellicose XXV
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Finkelman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kingman.
Finkelman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kingman is fending him off so far but Finkelman persists. Nope, Kingman circles away and we're back to standing.
Finkelman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kingman in his tracks.
Kingman leaves Finkelman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Finkelman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kingman misses with an uppercut.
Finkelman throws out a counter right but Kingman avoids it with no problem.
Kingman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Finkelman looks to land a left hand but Kingman moved out of range nicely.
Finkelman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kingman circles away.
Brian Kingman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howie Finkelman.
Finkelman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kingman defends well and Finkelman ends up having to push Kingman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Finkelman scores with a sloppy right hand. Kingman should have avoided that one.
Finkelman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kingman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finkelman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kingman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Finkelman somewhat.
Kingman missing with a left hand there. Finkelman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finkelman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kingman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finkelman moves out of range of the strikes.
Finkelman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kingman, as that shot connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Finkelman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kingman defends it nicely.
Kingman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Finkelman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Howie Finkelman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Finkelman slips under a jab from Kingman.
Kingman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finkelman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kingman ducks right into an uppercut from Finkelman.
Finkelman lands a lovely overhand right.
Finkelman avoids the body shot from Kingman.
Finkelman walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingman. Finkelman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finkelman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kingman but Kingman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Finkelman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Finkelman tries to keep at a distance but Kingman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kingman wants to break free but Finkelman has control.
Finkelman tries to break free but Kingman pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Finkelman breaks from the clinch.
Finkelman's corner calls for a 1-2. Finkelman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Finkelman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kingman.
Kingman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingman scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Finkelman finds it's way through Kingman's defenses. #CL2#
Finkelman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Kingman breaks from the clinch.
Kingman ducks under a wild hook from Finkelman.
Finkelman has a takedown stuffed.
Kingman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finkelman.
Finkelman blocks a jab.
Kingman throws a shot from downtown. Finkelman moves away and avoids it.
Finkelman slips a jab from Kingman.
A punch lands to the side of Finkelman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Finkelman. That snapped Kingman's head back.
Finkelman lands with an overhand left.
Finkelman slips a jab from Kingman.
Kingman swings for the body but Finkelman moves out of range.
#KD#
Finkelman ducks straight into an uppercut from Kingman and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Finkelman manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC#Finkelman is rocked!
Finkelman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Finkelman is still in real trouble! Can Kingman finish him?
Finkelman wants to sweep here but Kingman controlling him for the moment. #ES2#
Finkelman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3##BC2#
Finkelman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finkelman seems to have recovered his senses.
Finkelman lands a jab to Kingman's midsection.
Kingman blocks a head kick by Finkelman.
Kingman throws out a loose jab but Finkelman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kingman works over Finkelman's head and body with a nice combination.
Finkelman connects with a right hand. Kingman shakes it off.
Kingman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Finkelman circles away quickly and effectively.
Finkelman cracks Kingman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Finkelman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Finkelman scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Kingman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finkelman doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finkelman shoots in but no luck this time.
Finkelman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingman.
Kingman ducks under a wild hook from Finkelman.
No luck for Finkelman with that takedown attempt.
Finkelman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kingman throws out the jab.
Kingman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brian Kingman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kingman looks to throw the jab but Finkelman is out of range. #T4#
Nice takedown defense from Kingman. No joy for Finkelman on that attempt.
Finkelman ducks under a wild hook from Kingman.
Finkelman ducks under a wild hook from Kingman.
Kingman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finkelman.
Finkelman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kingman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Finkelman fails with a takedown attempt.
Finkelman lands with a good body shot.
Kingman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finkelman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kingman scrambles back to his feet.
Kingman misses with a looping right.
Kingman throws out a loose jab but Finkelman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kingman leaves Finkelman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Finkelman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kingman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Finkelman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kingman.
A punch combination from Kingman misses.
Finkelman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingman moves away from the strike by Finkelman.
Finkelman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kingman doesn't seem bothered though.
Kingman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kingman throws out a loose jab but Finkelman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kingman misses with a straight left.
Finkelman throws a head kick that Kingman semi-blocks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Kingman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kingman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kingman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finkelman.
Kingman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finkelman can do to turn this around?
Kingman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Finkelman.
Kingman doesn't manage to clinch there - Finkelman circles away.
Kingman throws a right and a left that Finkelman avoids nicely.
Finkelman sizes up Kingman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Kingman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finkelman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kingman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Finkelman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kingman in his tracks.
Finkelman has a takedown stuffed.
Kingman takes a swing at Finkelman's ribcage but misses.
Kingman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kingman stuffs the takedown attempt from Finkelman. Finkelman gets slowly back to his feet.
Brian Kingman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howie Finkelman.
Finkelman moves out of range as Kingman strikes.
Kingman takes a swing at Finkelman's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finkelman throws out a powerful jab.
Kingman just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingman misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
A jab from Kingman misses.
Finkelman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good standup being displayed there by Finkelman as he connects with a hook.
Kingman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Finkelman looks to land a right hand but Kingman moved out of range.
Finkelman works the jab nicely.
Brian Kingman is winning the standup battle so far.
Finkelman throws a right and a left that Kingman avoids nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finkelman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kingman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finkelman at a distance.
Finkelman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingman.
Finkelman cracks Kingman with a good jab.
Finkelman dives in for a single leg takedown but Kingman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kingman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Finkelman throws a body shot but no joy.
Finkelman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingman lands a nice shot to the body.
Finkelman is breathing heavily.
Finkelman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kingman circles away.
Finkelman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
Finkelman ducks straight into an uppercut from Kingman and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Finkelman manages to regain guard straight away.
Finkelman keeping moving, preventing Kingman from controlling successfully. #T2#
Finkelman trying to control the position.
Finkelman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kingman has hold of Finkelman's hands but Finkelman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingman is trying to get back to full guard.
Kingman is trying to maintain the position but Finkelman is very close to passing his half guard.
Kingman gets full guard.
Finkelman is working Kingman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Finkelman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kingman keeping moving, preventing Finkelman from controlling successfully.
Finkelman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Finkelman works over Kingman with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Kingman looking for a sweep. Not yet Kingman, not yet.
Finkelman is working Kingman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Finkelman scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#Kingman is rocked!
Finkelman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Kingman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kingman throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Kingman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU2#
Finkelman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kingman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Finkelman throws out a powerful jab.
Kingman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finkelman.
Finkelman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kingman is fending him off so far but Finkelman persists. Nope, Kingman circles away and we're back to standing.
Kingman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Finkelman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kingman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finkelman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kingman has time to react.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kingman.
Finkelman connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finkelman, as that shot connected.
Finkelman connects with a crisp jab.
Finkelman drops Kingman with a huge uppercut! Kingman drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Finkelman is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Howie Finkelman!
Howie Finkelman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Bellicose XIV
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Finkelman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kingman tries to avoid it but Finkelman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kingman to the ground. Kingman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kingman is looking to counter punch.
Kingman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Finkelman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Kingman misses. #CL2#
Finkelman gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Finkelman breaks from the clinch.
Finkelman fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Finkelman finds it's way through Kingman's defenses.
Finkelman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Finkelman tries to clinch up but Kingman circles away and keeps his distance.
Finkelman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kingman just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingman throws a shot from downtown. Finkelman moves away and avoids it.
Kingman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kingman misses with an uppercut. Finkelman saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Finkelman misses the target.
Kingman drops his hands momentarily and Finkelman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kingman needs to keep his hands up - Finkelman had a free shot at his head there.
Finkelman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kingman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Finkelman misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Finkelman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brian Kingman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howie Finkelman.
BOOM! Kingman lands a beautiful left hook that drops Finkelman. Finkelman tries to recover but Kingman is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Finkelman lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Kingman!
Brian Kingman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Bellicose III
Date: Nov 16, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Finkelman closes the distance and pushes Taylor back into the cage.#BC2#
Finkelman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finkelman with a hook.
Taylor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by Finkelman.
Taylor blocks a jab.
Finkelman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taylor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Finkelman connects with a body shot that sends Taylor 's belly button to the back.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finkelman.
Finkelman staying out of range there.
Taylor lunges at Finkelman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Finkelman's hand.
Finkelman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor looks to throw the jab but Finkelman is out of range.
Finkelman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Taylor throwing a counter right hand but Finkelman manages to avoid it.
Finkelman fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Taylor drives through and clinches with Finkelman against the cage.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finkelman's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taylor . #BC2#
Finkelman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
A shot to the liver by Finkelman. Beautiful body shot.
Finkelman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor checks a leg kick.
Finkelman shoots for a double leg takedown but Taylor sprawls well. He's pushed Finkelman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Finkelman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor .
Taylor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Taylor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Finkelman.
A slow jab from Finkelman misses its intended target.
Finkelman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor .
Finkelman tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor throwing a counter right hand but Finkelman manages to avoid it.
Finkelman scores with a one two! Taylor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Taylor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Finkelman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Taylor jabs at Finkelman's body.
Finkelman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor takes one to the side of the head.
Howie Finkelman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor walks into a jab.
Finkelman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Nice jab there from Taylor .
Finkelman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Damian Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howie Finkelman.
Finkelman throws a right hand that misses
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
Finkelman throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Finkelman.
Taylor tries to counter by clinching up but Finkelman breaks away and moves out of range.
A jab from Finkelman finds it's way through Taylor 's defenses.
Finkelman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finkelman with a nice cross.
Finkelman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Finkelman.#CL2#
Finkelman clinches up against the cage.
Taylor lands a shoulder strike.
Taylor is pressed up against the cage. Finkelman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taylor down to the mat. Taylor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Taylor misses with a looping left.
Finkelman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Taylor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Taylor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Finkelman shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Taylor moves away from the strike by Finkelman.
Finkelman fails with the takedown.
Finkelman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor .
Taylor misses with a hook.
Finkelman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor .
Finkelman throws a poor cross that misses
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Finkelman. That snapped Taylor 's head back.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finkelman.
Finkelman misses the body punch
and Taylor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Finkelman thinking.
Finkelman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finkelman.
Finkelman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finkelman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Finkelman shoots in.
Taylor stuffs the takedown attempt from Finkelman. Finkelman gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Finkelman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Finkelman gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finkelman throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finkelman misses with an uppercut
and Taylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taylor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#Finkelman is rocked!
Taylor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Finkelman is still on wobbly legs! Can Taylor finish him?
Finkelman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Finkelman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Taylor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Finkelman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taylor counters with a huge left! Finkelman is in big trouble! He's backing up but Taylor isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Finkelman from any more damage. A dominating finish by Taylor !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Taylor !
A very excited looking Damian Taylor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bellicose 142
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Finkelman misses with a straight right.
Finkelman cracks Cartwright with a good jab.
Cartwright looks to throw the jab but Finkelman is out of range.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finkelman sprawls well. Finkelman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
Finkelman blocks a head kick by Cartwright.
Decent striking displayed by Finkelman there.
Cartwright misses with the combination.
Finkelman scores with a jab.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Finkelman as he jumps to the side.
Finkelman cracks Cartwright with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finkelman. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finkelman throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#Cartwright is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright misses with a body kick.
Cartwright is still on wobbly legs! Can Finkelman finish him?
Finkelman throws the left hand but Cartwright avoids the punch easily.
Cartwright seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Cartwright shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Finkelman is trying to defend but Cartwright finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Finkelman is looking to escape.
Cartwright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cartwright is pressing down on Finkelman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Finkelman is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright slows the pace down in half guard.
Cartwright winds up and cracks Finkelman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Finkelman is trying to stand up here but Cartwright is controlling him well.
We've been hearing good reports from Finkelman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cartwright 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.
Finkelman is staying active underneath Cartwright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Finkelman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cartwright.
Cartwright moves nicely into side control.
Cartwright is working Finkelman over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Cartwright tries for a kimura but Finkelman is defending well. #SUB2#
Cartwright goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Finkelman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cartwright's guard! Nice work there by Finkelman!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Finkelman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Finkelman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cartwright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finkelman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Finkelman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Cartwright has his foot on Finkelman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finkelman works his way back into a safe position though.
Finkelman wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Finkelman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cartwright wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Finkelman tries to stand but Cartwright is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a triangle but Finkelman pushes his legs off easily.
Cartwright controls Finkelman momentarily but Finkelman frees himself.
Finkelman is looking to stand up but Cartwright won't let him.
Finkelman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finkelman defends it easily.#SU#
Finkelman gets to his feet. Cartwright looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cartwright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finkelman.
Finkelman swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
#CL2#
Cartwright darts in and clinches Finkelman up against the cage.
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Finkelman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Howie Finkelman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clin Cartwright.
Finkelman is trying to break the clinch but Cartwright is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Howie Finkelman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Cartwright gets a takedown into half guard.
Finkelman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cartwright.
Finkelman misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cartwright not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Finkelman wants to get back to his feet.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Finkelman to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright trying to control but Finkelman is working from the bottom.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cartwright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finkelman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Cartwright postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Finkelman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cartwright, into his guard. #REVR#
Finkelman wants to stand but Cartwright is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cartwright trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Cartwright throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Finkelman escapes and throws Cartwright's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU#
Finkelman stands up.
Cartwright throws a right hand that Finkelman ducks under and follows up with a left that Finkelman also avoids with ease.
Cartwright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Howie Finkelman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Cartwright blocks a jab.#TD2#
Finkelman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Clin Cartwright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cartwright stops Finkelman from standing up.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Finkelman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright landing with the ground and pound.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Finkelman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finkelman tries to stand but Cartwright is controlling from the bottom.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##SUB2#
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finkelman defends it easily.#SUB2#
Cartwright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Finkelman trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cartwright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Finkelman.
Cartwright looking for a sweep. Not yet Cartwright, not yet.
Finkelman tries to stand but Cartwright is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Finkelman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
Finkelman wants to stand but Cartwright is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finkelman defends well.#SUB2#
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finkelman defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Finkelman has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Clin Cartwright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick from Finkelman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finkelman darts in looking for a takedown but Cartwright gets double underhooks and turns Finkelman into the cage.
Cartwright jumps guard but Finkelman stands there with Cartwright around his waist. Cartwright gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Cartwright pulls Finkelman into guard.
#SUB2#
Cartwright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finkelman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cartwright tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Finkelman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cartwright misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright slips a straight right by Finkelman.
Cartwright moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Finkelman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cartwright cracks Finkelman with a big right hand but Finkelman just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Finkelman is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Cartwright throws a strike aimed at the side of Finkelman's head but Finkelman avoids it well.
Finkelman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cartwright.
Cartwright in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cartwright lands an elbow.
Cartwright landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Finkelman defending against the ground and pound.
Cartwright tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Finkelman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cartwright connects with a decent elbow.
Finkelman tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cartwright presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Cartwright working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T2#
Finkelman is bucking up trying to escape but Cartwright cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Finkelman taking shots to the head.
Cartwright sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cartwright misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cartwright in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC2#Finkelman is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finkelman wants to try and get back to his feet.
Oh Finkelman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cartwright looking to control but Finkelman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cartwright unloading with bombs!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cartwright raining down shots from the mount!
Cartwright postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Finkelman in real trouble here! The ref calls for Finkelman to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clin Cartwright!
Clin Cartwright thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bellicose 131
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Finkelman's corner calls for a 1-2. Finkelman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finkelman.
Finkelman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Finkelman. Beautiful body shot.
A jab lands there for Finkelman.
Finkelman cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Finkelman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finkelman scores with a jab.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Finkelman.
Finkelman misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finkelman scores with a nice right hand.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thomas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Thomas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Thomas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Finkelman loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
Thomas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
#T1#
Finkelman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thomas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finkelman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finkelman scoring well with a low kick there.
Finkelman 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.
Finkelman connects with a body shot.
Finkelman clobbers Thomas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Finkelman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Finkelman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finkelman, as that shot connected.
Finkelman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thomas eats them both and turns towards Finkelman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Finkelman thuds a left hand into Thomas's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finkelman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Finkelman shoots in looking for a takedown but Thomas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Finkelman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Finkelman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Finkelman shows good takedown defense.
Finkelman lands a right hook to the body.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Finkelman lands an overhand right.
Finkelman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Finkelman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Finkelman takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Thomas wants to counter the offense by Finkelman and move into the clinch position.
Thomas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD2#
Thomas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Finkelman has one foot on Thomas's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Finkelman connects with the punch.
Finkelman doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Finkelman finds it's way through Thomas's defenses. #T3#
Finkelman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thomas circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howie Finkelman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finkelman lands a jab to the head.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Thomas shoots in and drives through. Finkelman sprawls well.
A clash of legs there as Thomas blocks the low kick.
Thomas with the counter takedown but Finkelman avoids it easily.
Finkelman lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand.
Finkelman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thomas's head backwards.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Finkelman tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Finkelman to the ground. Finkelman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Finkelman moves into range and clinches up with Thomas.#BC#
Finkelman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finkelman digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
Finkelman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch lands to the side of Thomas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Howie Finkelman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Finkelman scores with a decent looking hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Finkelman.
Thomas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thomas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Finkelman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Finkelman connects with a leg kick.
Finkelman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Finkelman moves into the clinch.
Thomas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Finkelman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finkelman, as that shot connected.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Finkelman pushes him off.
Thomas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howie Finkelman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Thomas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finkelman.
Finkelman sizes up Thomas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Finkelman is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Finkelman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Finkelman misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Finkelman's head but Finkelman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Finkelman tenderised Thomas's leg. Thomas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Finkelman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thomas on the side of the head.
Thomas goes for a double leg but Finkelman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Finkelman continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas checks a low kick from Finkelman.
Finkelman throws a good cross that connects.
A left lands for Finkelman.
Finkelman lands a head shot.#ROC#Thomas is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finkelman scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Finkelman finish him?#T1#
Finkelman tries to work over Thomas's front leg with a kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice cross by Finkelman.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Finkelman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thomas tries to clinch but Finkelman is having none of it.
Finkelman connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Finkelman. That snapped Thomas's head back.
Finkelman misses with a straight left.
Thomas walks into a straight right hand from Finkelman.
Howie Finkelman is winning the standup battle so far.
Finkelman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Finkelman - that will leave a mark!
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Finkelman lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finkelman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thomas under the eye.
Thomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Finkelman had a free shot at his head there.
Finkelman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Finkelman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finkelman misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Finkelman thuds his right hand into Thomas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ieuan Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finkelman throws a big shot that misses.
Finkelman tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finkelman lands with a cross.
Finkelman scores with a sloppy right hand. Thomas should have avoided that one.
Finkelman with a jab.#T3#
Finkelman blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Thomas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thomas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thomas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Finkelman keeps it at a distance.
Finkelman lands a jab to the head.
Finkelman lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thomas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Finkelman misses with a wild body shot.
Finkelman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Finkelman lands a jab.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Finkelman dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finkelman scores with a jab to the head.
Finkelman scoring well with a low kick there.
Thomas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finkelman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Finkelman.
Finkelman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas checks the leg kick.
Thomas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howie Finkelman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Thomas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Finkelman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Thomas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Finkelman defends it well.
Finkelman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Finkelman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Finkelman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Finkelman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Finkelman's corner calls for a 1-2. Finkelman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A lazy left from Finkelman finds it's target.
Finkelman cracks Thomas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thomas checks a low kick from Finkelman.
Thomas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finkelman throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Finkelman misses the target.
Thomas blocks a jab.#T1#
Good exchange - Finkelman coming out on top.
Finkelman is looking to chop away at Thomas's legs.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Finkelman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Finkelman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Finkelman shows good takedown defense.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Finkelman.
Finkelman scores with a jab.
Finkelman throws a front kick aimed at Thomas's knee but Thomas avoids it well.
Thomas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Finkelman clobbers Thomas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Finkelman throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Thomas moves into the clinch.#BC#
Finkelman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ieuan Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thomas drops his hands momentarily and Finkelman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Finkelman scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finkelman scores with a shot to the body.
Finkelman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Finkelman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Finkelman.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finkelman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Finkelman looks to land a combination. Thomas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Finkelman lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thomas takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
Finkelman moves into the clinch.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Finkelman smiles and moves away.
Howie Finkelman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ieuan Thomas.#T3#
Thomas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Finkelman lands a nice shot that snaps Thomas's head back.
Finkelman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Finkelman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Finkelman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thomas doesn't seem phased though.
Finkelman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thomas on the side of the head.
Finkelman lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand.
Finkelman scores with a hook to the body. Thomas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thomas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Finkelman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Finkelman catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Finkelman is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Howie Finkelman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Finkelman.
Thomas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Finkelman.
Thomas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thomas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Finkelman gets a clinch.
Thomas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Finkelman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thomas's efforts to push away.#BC#
Finkelman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finkelman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Finkelman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howie Finkelman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Finkelman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howie Finkelman!
Howie Finkelman decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Bellicose 110 - Prospects 7
Date: Jun 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Fisher misses with a straight right.
Fisher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finkelman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fisher misses with a straight left.
Finkelman misses with a low kick.
Finkelman misses with a hook. Fisher ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finkelman. Fisher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finkelman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Finkelman slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Finkelman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finkelman misses with a leg kick.
Finkelman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fisher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fisher tries to move into range but Finkelman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Fisher misses the target.
Finkelman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fisher is out of range.
Finkelman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
Finkelman moves away from the strike by Fisher.
We've been told by Finkelman's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fisher takes one to the side of the head.
Finkelman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
Fisher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finkelman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Finkelman throws a hook to the side of Fisher's head but Fisher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Fisher releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Finkelman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fisher.
Fisher scores with a jab.
Finkelman scores with a jab. Fisher acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fisher throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Finkelman misses with a hook.
A big left from Fisher misses.
Fisher scores with a crisp jab that stopped Finkelman in his tracks.
Fisher misses the body punch
enabling Finkelman to counter with a crisp jab.
Finkelman scores with a sloppy right hand. Fisher should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Finkelman.
Finkelman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Finkelman throws a hook but Fisher blocks it.
Finkelman throws a jab but it's blocked by Fisher.
A jab from Finkelman misses.
Fisher throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Finkelman misses the target.
Finkelman misses with an uppercut. Fisher saw that one coming.
Fisher avoids the head kick by Finkelman.
Fisher ducks under a wild hook from Finkelman.
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!
Fisher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Finkelman finds it's way round the side to connect with Fisher's head.
Fisher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finkelman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fisher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finkelman lands a nice shot to the body.
John Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finkelman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fisher scrambles back to his feet.
John Fisher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finkelman misses with a straight right.
Finkelman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
Finkelman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fisher. #T2#
Finkelman throws out a loose jab but Fisher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisher scores with a jab to the head.
Fisher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finkelman.
Finkelman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fisher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fisher fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Finkelman on the side of the head.
Fisher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finkelman looks to score with a jab to the body but Fisher is just out of range.
A jab from Finkelman misses. #CL#
Finkelman closes the distance and clinches.
Fisher lands a shot to the body.
Fisher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finkelman's elbow.
Finkelman has had enough of the clinch but Fisher keeps him there for the moment.
Finkelman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fisher has him pressed against the cage.
Finkelman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finkelman blocks a body shot from Fisher.
Fisher scores with a shoulder strike.
Fisher misses with a punch on the inside.
Finkelman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Fisher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finkelman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Finkelman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fisher has him pressed against the cage.
Finkelman blocks a body shot from Fisher.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fisher tries to throw a body punch but Finkelman avoids it by throwing Fisher back against the cage.
Finkelman is trying to force a seperation but Fisher has the dominant position.
Fisher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisher lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finkelman or not.
Fisher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finkelman backwards.
Fisher lands an uppercut.
Finkelman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fisher lands an uppercut.
Fisher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fisher lands a left hand.
Fisher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fisher can't find room to land a body shot as Finkelman controls the action.
#T4#
A short left from Fisher.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Fisher fails to land.
Fisher lands a shot to the body.
Fisher throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finkelmans head.
Finkelman tries to break the clinch but Fisher is controlling the position.
Finkelman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisher misses with a punch to the body.
Finkelman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fisher throws a head punch that misses.
Fisher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Finkelman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fisher has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finkelman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fisher misses with the head strike.
Finkelman has had enough of the clinch but Fisher keeps him there for the moment.
Fisher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Fisher dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##KD2#
Fisher feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Finkelman sprawling to the canvas! Finkelman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fisher finish him?!
#ROC2#Finkelman is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Fisher connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Finkelman out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Fisher!
John Fisher thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bellicose 89
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Vrabec is looking to land body kicks.
Vrabec misses with a body kick.
Vrabec throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Finkelman takes the fight into the clinch.
Vrabec trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Vrabec gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Vrabec prevents Finkelman from getting back to his feet.
Vrabec sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Finkelman's guard. #SUB2#
Vrabec is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vrabec is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Finkelman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vrabec.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finkelman is looking to escape.#T1##SUB2#
Vrabec is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Vrabec is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Vrabec is working for a kimura but Finkelman is defending it quite comfortably.
Finkelman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vrabec. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Finkelman is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Vrabec seems to be working for a kimura but Finkelman defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Vrabec seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Vrabec is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Finkelman looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Vrabec seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB2#
Vrabec is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Finkelman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Finkelman is defending against the submission attempts here by Vrabec.
Finkelman wants to get back to his feet.
Vrabec trying to mount his opponent but Finkelman defends it.
Finkelman wants to get back to his feet.
Vrabec passes to full mount! #T4#
Finkelman tries to lock up and control but Vrabec gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Vrabec goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Finkelman is on top in guard.
Finkelman wants to stand but Vrabec is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Finkelman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
An inside leg kick lands from Finkelman.
Vrabec looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finkelman jabs at Vrabec's body.
Finkelman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vrabec shoots in looking for a takedown but Finkelman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vrabec's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Finkelman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vrabec.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Vrabec dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jab from Finkelman.#TD#
Finkelman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vrabec to the ground. Finkelman is now in Vrabec's guard.#SU#
Finkelman stands up from Vrabec's guard - Finkelman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vrabec tries to move into range but Finkelman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vrabec takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Finkelman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finkelman lands a really nice looking cross but Vrabec seems unphased.
Vrabec closes the distance and clinches up with Finkelman, looking for a takedown. Vrabec pushes Finkelman against the cage but Finkelman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vrabec shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Finkelman pinned against the cage. Finkelman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vrabec. That's going to slow Finkelman down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finkelman digs a good body shot into Vrabec's ribs.#CL#
Finkelman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Finkelman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Finkelman's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Finkelman feints and as Vrabec raises his hands in defense, Finkelman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1##SUB2#
Vrabec looking for a guillotine here but Finkelman defends easily.
Vrabec not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Finkelman wants to get up but he can't break Vrabec's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Finkelman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Finkelman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vrabec can do to turn this around?
A shot to the liver by Finkelman. Beautiful body shot.
Vrabec throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vrabec misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Finkelman to counter with a crisp jab.
Howie Finkelman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Vrabec.
Finkelman stuffs the takedown attempt from Vrabec. Vrabec gets slowly back to his feet.
A lazy body kick from Vrabec
and Finkelman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
A head kick from Finkelman lands but Vrabec takes it in his stride.
Finkelman lands with a right hand.
Finkelman avoids the body shot from Vrabec.
Finkelman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vrabec on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Finkelman checks a leg kick nicely.
Finkelman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Finkelman blocks the body kick.
Vrabec looks for the body kick but Finkelman saw that one coming.
Finkelman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vrabec shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Finkelman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Finkelman gets the takedown into side control. #SU#
Finkelman decides to stand back up.
Vrabec throws a nice inside leg kick.
Finkelman throws a shot to the body.
Finkelman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vrabec throws a body kick that misses.
Vrabec misses with a low kick.
#T3#
Finkelman scores with a sloppy right hand. Vrabec should have avoided that one.
Vrabec gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice uppercut there from Finkelman.
Finkelman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Finkelman connects with a jab.
Finkelman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vrabec on the side of the head.#CL#
Finkelman drives through and clinches with Vrabec against the cage.
Finkelman blocks an uppercut.
Finkelman prevents the takedown attempt.
Vrabec is trying to drag Finkelman to the mat but Finkelman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Finkelman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Finkelman breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Finkelman does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vrabec pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Finkelman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vrabec.
Finkelman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Finkelman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vrabec.
Vrabec is breathing heavily.
Vrabec looks to land a body kick but Finkelman moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Finkelman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finkelman connects with a jab.
Vrabec on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice cross by Finkelman.
A shot to the liver by Finkelman. Beautiful body shot.
Nice cross by Finkelman.
Vrabec ducks right into an uppercut from Finkelman.
Finkelman catches Vrabec with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vrabec tries for a takedown but Finkelman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Finkelman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Vrabec is rocked!
Vrabec tries to land a front kick but Finkelman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vrabec fails with the takedown
and Finkelman counters with a stiff right hand.
Vrabec is still on wobbly legs! Can Finkelman finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vrabec takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vrabec seems to have recovered his senses.
Vrabec looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Finkelman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Finkelman connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howie Finkelman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Finkelman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vrabec misses with a low kick.
Vrabec throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Finkelman scores with a takedown into Vrabec's guard.
Finkelman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vrabec is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Vrabec is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Vrabec is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Finkelman is defending against the submission attempts here by Vrabec.
#T1##SUB2#
Vrabec is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Finkelman is trying to stand.
Vrabec blocks the strikes from Finkelman.
Finkelman pushes Vrabec off looking to stand but Vrabec dives back in and keeps control.
Finkelman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vrabec is working away from the top position though.
Vrabec prevents Finkelman from improving his position.
Finkelman looks like he's trying to stand up.
#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.#SUB2#
Vrabec in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Finkelman tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vrabec!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Petr Vrabec! |
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Event:
Bellicose 80
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Finkelman avoids the body shot from Bravo.
Finkelman misses the shot to the body.
Bravo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Bravo closes the distance and pushes Finkelman back into the cage.#BC2#
Bravo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Charlie Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo throws a hook to the side of Finkelman's head but Finkelman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bravo has a takedown stuffed.
Bravo cracks Finkelman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bravo misses with an uppercut.
Bravo lunges at Finkelman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Finkelman's hand.
Bravo misses with a straight right.
Finkelman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finkelman throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.
Finkelman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bravo.
Finkelman thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Bravo finds it's way through Finkelman's defenses.
Bravo throws a jab when Finkelman was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Finkelman's head.
Finkelman slips under a jab from Bravo.
Bravo lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Bravo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finkelman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bravo.
A telegraphed right hand from Finkelman misses the target.
Bravo looks to land a right hand but Finkelman moved out of range.
Finkelman slips under a jab from Bravo.
Bravo throws out a loose jab but Finkelman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finkelman slips a jab from Bravo.
Finkelman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Finkelman misses the target.
Bravo tries for a takedown but Finkelman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Finkelman misses the target.
Bravo ducks under a wild hook from Finkelman.
Bravo defending well as Finkelman loads up on a big left hand.
Bravo connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Finkelman misses.
Finkelman looks to throw the jab but Bravo is out of range.
Bravo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bravo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finkelman.
Good shot there by Bravo.
Bravo connects with a body shot.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown but Finkelman shows good takedown defense.
Howie Finkelman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Bravo.
Bravo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bravo throws a jab when Finkelman was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Finkelman misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Finkelman misses the target.
Bravo throws a leg kick that misses.
Bravo misses with a looping right.
Finkelman is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bravo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Finkelman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bravo is able to avoid easily.
A swing and a miss from Bravo.
Finkelman is looking to counter punch.
Finkelman delivers a nice body kick.
Finkelman ducks under a wild hook from Bravo.
Finkelman thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bravo swings for the body but Finkelman moves out of range.
Finkelman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bravo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bravo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bravo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finkelman was well out of range. Poor timing from Bravo.
Finkelman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bravo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finkelman.
Bravo lands the left hand.
Finkelman missing with a left hand there. Bravo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bravo lands with an overhand left.
Bravo throws a jab but it's blocked by Finkelman.
We've been told by Finkelman's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bravo misses with a left hand
and Finkelman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Finkelman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Finkelman looks to land a right hand but Bravo moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Bravo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bravo.
Finkelman with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Bravo.
Bravo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finkelman.
Bravo slips a jab from Finkelman.
Bravo is looking for the big counter here.
Bravo slips a jab and a cross from Finkelman.
Bravo misses with a takedown attempt
and Finkelman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Bravo.
Finkelman scores with the left hand. Bravo knows he should have avoided that one.
Bravo scores with a jab to the head.
Finkelman throws an overhand right that lands on Bravo's shoulder, as Bravo tries to avoid the shot.
Bravo walks into a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finkelman looks to throw the jab but Bravo is out of range.
Bravo slips a jab from Finkelman.
Finkelman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bravo under the eye.
Bravo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finkelman takes a jab right on the kisser.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Finkelman.#T4#
Finkelman misses with a left hand
letting Bravo counter with a right hand.
Bravo throws a head kick that misses.
Bravo's corner calls for a 1-2. Bravo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bravo connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Bravo moves into the clinch.
Finkelman fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Bravo breaks the clinch.
Finkelman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
Finkelman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bravo cracks Finkelman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Finkelman throws out a loose jab but Bravo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bravo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Finkelman misses with a straight right.
Finkelman checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Finkelman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bravo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bravo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finkelman at a distance.
Bravo throws a hook but Finkelman avoids it easily.
Bravo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finkelman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Finkelman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finkelman misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Bravo dominated that round.
That's time! Finkelman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bravo scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Bravo misses.
Bravo scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finkelman. Bravo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finkelman catches Bravo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bravo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Finkelman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bravo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Finkelman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finkelman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
Bravo lands with an overhand left.
Finkelman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bravo throws a hook but Finkelman blocks it.
Finkelman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bravo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Finkelman looks to land a right hand but Bravo moved out of range.
Bravo lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bravo. That's going to slow Finkelman down.
Bravo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Finkelman has time to react.
Finkelman looks to land a left hand but Bravo moved out of range nicely.
Bravo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Finkelman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bravo misses with a double jab
enabling Finkelman to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Finkelman.
Bravo blocks a jab.
Finkelman throws a shot from downtown. Bravo moves away and avoids it.
Finkelman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bravo.
Finkelman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finkelman misses with an uppercut.
Bravo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finkelman looks to score with a jab to the body but Bravo is just out of range.
Finkelman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finkelman thumps Bravo with a low kick.
Finkelman throws out a loose jab but Bravo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finkelman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bravo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Finkelman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Finkelman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finkelman tries to land a leg kick but Bravo saw it coming and moves away.
#T2#
A jab from Bravo does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravo connects with a right hand. Finkelman shakes it off.
Bravo checks the leg kick.
Finkelman needs to keep his hands up - Bravo had a free shot at his head there.
Bravo looks to land a left hand but Finkelman moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Finkelman gets caught flat footed, as Bravo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU2#
Bravo gets to his feet - Finkelman follows without any prompting.
Finkelman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bravo lands a nice shot to the body.
Finkelman tries to clinch there but Bravo circles away.
Bravo looks to land a combination but Finkelman avoids it well.
Finkelman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finkelman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finkelman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Finkelman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bravo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bravo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Bravo catches Finkelman right on the button with a cross.
Finkelman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bravo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Finkelman scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Bravo misses with a hook.
Bravo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Finkelman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finkelman lands with an overhand left.
Bravo slips a straight right by Finkelman.
Finkelman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finkelman scores with a shot to the body.
Bravo throws the left hand but Finkelman avoids the punch easily.
Finkelman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bravo pinned against the cage. Bravo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Finkelman throws the left hand but Bravo avoids the punch easily.
Bravo lands a body shot.
Bravo avoids the body shot from Finkelman.
Good exchange - Bravo coming out on top.
Bravo misses with a head kick.
Bravo defending well as Finkelman loads up on a big left hand.
Bravo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bravo moves out of range as Finkelman strikes.#T4#
Bravo connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bravo staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bravo! But no joy.
Finkelman dodges the punch combination from Bravo.
A big left from Finkelman misses. #CL#
Finkelman clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Bravo manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bravo or perhaps it was just good defense by Finkelman, which made it look bad.
Bravo lands a nice shot that snaps Finkelman's head back.
Finkelman stuffs the takedown.
Bravo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finkelman's waist but Finkelman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bravo off to one side.
Howie Finkelman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Bravo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Finkelman misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Bravo.
Finkelman misses with a looping right.
Bravo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finkelman.
Finkelman misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Bravo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by Bravo.
A low kick from Bravo misses
and Finkelman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finkelman throws a hook but Bravo avoids it easily.
Bravo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bravo throws a chopping leg kick but Finkelman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bravo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Finkelman moves out of range of the body kick from Bravo.
Finkelman slips a straight right by Bravo.
Bravo misses with a body shot.
Bravo throws a right and a left that Finkelman avoids nicely.
Finkelman misses with a straight right.
Finkelman throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bravo, as that shot connected.
Finkelman keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finkelman looks to throw the jab but Bravo is out of range.
Finkelman loads up on a big right hand but Bravo slips the punch.
Bravo misses with a low kick as Finkelman jumps back.
Finkelman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bravo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bravo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Charlie Bravo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finkelman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bravo. Bravo obviously looking to wear him down.
Finkelman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bravo is fending him off so far but Finkelman persists. Nope, Bravo circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Finkelman throws a jab when Bravo was well out of range.
Finkelman walks into a straight right hand from Bravo.
Bravo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Finkelman circles away.
Finkelman throws a good cross that connects.
Bravo tries to clinch but Finkelman moves out of range.
It looked like Finkelman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finkelman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Finkelman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
Finkelman misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Finkelman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bravo! But no joy.
Finkelman misses with a wild body shot.
Bravo throws a hook to the side of Finkelman's head but Finkelman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bravo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bravo wants to counter the offense by Finkelman and move into the clinch position.
Bravo wants to clinch.
Bravo misses with an uppercut.
Bravo scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
Finkelman lands with an uppercut that bounces Bravo off the cage and back into range.
Finkelman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Bravo misses its intended target.
Finkelman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bravo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bravo.
Sloppy strikes from Bravo. Those never looked like landing.
Finkelman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finkelman throws a hook to the side of Bravo's head but Bravo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bravo throws out a counter right but Finkelman avoids it with no problem.
Finkelman slips a straight right by Bravo.
A combination from Bravo does no damage.
Finkelman misses with a hook. Bravo ducked under it nicely.
Bravo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finkelman.
Bravo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bravo slips a jab from Finkelman.
As Finkelman backs off Bravo throws a huge counter combo but Finkelman manages to avoid it all.
Bravo moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Bravo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bravo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Finkelman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Finkelman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Finkelman ducks under a wild hook from Bravo.
Finkelman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Finkelman misses with a right hand
and Bravo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bravo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bravo with the inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Finkelman misses its intended target.
Finkelman ducks under a wild hook from Bravo.
Bravo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finkelman is looking to score with low kicks.
A cross from Bravo lands.
Finkelman looks to land a right hand but Bravo moved out of range.
Bravo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Finkelman misses its intended target.
Bravo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bravo throws a poor cross that misses
and Finkelman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bravo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finkelman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bravo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finkelman.
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!
Bravo moves out of range as Finkelman strikes.#T4#
Bravo throws an overhand right that lands on Finkelman's shoulder, as Finkelman tries to avoid the shot.
Bravo misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and Finkelman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finkelman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bravo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bravo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finkelman.
Bravo lands a jab.
Howie Finkelman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bravo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bravo missing with a left hand there. Finkelman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finkelman throws a hook but Bravo blocks it.
Finkelman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bravo.
Finkelman throws the left hand but Bravo avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheers as Bravo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finkelman doesn't seem phased though.
Charlie Bravo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bravo moves away from the strike by Finkelman.
Bravo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bravo throws a sloppy head kick and Finkelman moves out of range easily.
Bravo lands a jab to the nose.
Finkelman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Bravo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finkelman walks into a straight right hand from Bravo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Bravo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bravo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Bravo!
After winning the bout, Charlie Bravo 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:
Daverio vs Goon
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Finkelman looks to land a right hand but Christ moved out of range.
Christ was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christ ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finkelman moves away.
Christ throws a shot from downtown. Finkelman moves away and avoids it.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Finkelman.
Finkelman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Finkelman moves in looking to clinch but Christ pushes him off.
A big right from Finkelman misses.
Christ missing with a left hand there. Finkelman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finkelman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Finkelman wants to land a leg kick but Christ is out of range.
It looked like Christ was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Finkelman.
Christ takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finkelman misses with an uppercut.
Finkelman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christ appears to be looking for a big counter.
Finkelman looks to land a right hand but Christ moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finkelman throws a jab when Christ was well out of range.
A slow jab from Finkelman misses its intended target.
Finkelman looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Christ gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finkelman.
Christ misses with a looping right.
Finkelman ducks under a wild hook from Christ.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Christ.
Finkelman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Finkelman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christ doesn't seem bothered though.
Finkelman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christ was well out of range. Poor timing from Finkelman.
Finkelman lands with a right hand.
Christ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christ with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Christ slips under a jab.
Christ throwing a counter right hand but Finkelman manages to avoid it.
Finkelman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Christ slips under a jab from Finkelman.
Christ swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finkelman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Finkelman jabs Christ right on the nose. Christ blinks but takes it well.
Finkelman misses with the body kick
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jeryl Christ is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finkelman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christ counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finkelman on the side of the head.
Finkelman slips a straight right by Christ.
Christ scores with a jab.#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Finkelman tries to break the clinch but Christ is controlling the position.
Finkelman wants to get back to striking at distance but Christ won't allow it.
Christ lands a shot to the body.
Christ makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Christ keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finkelman's efforts to push away.
Christ keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finkelman's efforts to push away.
Finkelman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christ lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Christ lands a right hand.
Finkelman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Christ.
Christ lands a right hand that snaps the head of Finkelman backwards.
Finkelman is trying to break the clinch but Christ is controlling him.
Christ works on Finkelman's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Christ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christ throws a jab when Finkelman was well out of range.
Finkelman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finkelman tries to clinch but Christ moves out of range.
Christ swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Finkelman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Finkelman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Finkelman is trying to break the clinch but Christ is controlling him.
Finkelman can't break the clinch.
Finkelman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finkelman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Christ blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finkelman is trying to force a seperation but Christ has the dominant position.
A body shot lands from Christ.
Christ works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Finkelman can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Christ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finkelman blocks a jab.
Christ lands with a cross.
Finkelman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Finkelman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Christ lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finkelman backwards.
Finkelman working aggressively here.
#BC#
Christ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finkelman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Christ was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Finkelman tries for a takedown but Christ sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Christ takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Christ lands with an uppercut that bounces Finkelman off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christ moves out of range as Finkelman strikes.
Christ swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Finkelman loads up on a big right hand but Christ slips the punch.
Christ misses the jab.
Finkelman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finkelman just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Christ misses.
A little jabbing left from Finkelman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finkelman lands a jab-cross combination.
Christ shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Finkelman eats them both and turns towards Christ to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Christ works Finkelman's body with a nice hook.
Finkelman throws a body punch but Christ moves out of range.
Finkelman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finkelman throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it.
Christ looks to land a right hand but Finkelman moved out of range.
Finkelman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Christ throws a body punch but Finkelman moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christ 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.
Finkelman misses with an uppercut
and Christ counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Finkelman is rocked!
Finkelman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finkelman is still on wobbly legs! Can Christ finish him?
Christ tests Finkelman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christ throws an overhand right that drops Finkelman like a sack of potatoes! Christ dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeryl Christ!
An out of breath Jeryl Christ 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:
Bellicose - Pustik vs Orlov
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baldwin is defended easily by Finkelman.
Finkelman lands a jab.
Finkelman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howie Finkelman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Baldwin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Finkelman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Finkelman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Baldwin is controlling him well.
Baldwin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Finkelman's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finkelman struggling a bit here.
Baldwin controls the position from side control.
Finkelman is trying to buck Baldwin off.#T1##SUB#
Baldwin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baldwin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SU#
Baldwin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Baldwin is looking to clinch but Finkelman is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut lands for Finkelman. That snapped Baldwin's head back.
#TD#
Baldwin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baldwin lands in his opponent's guard.
Baldwin 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. #T2#
Baldwin tries to stand but Finkelman is controlling from the bottom.
Baldwin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Baldwin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baldwin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baldwin throws a strike but Finkelman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Baldwin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baldwin has a closed guard, preventing Finkelman from standing up.
Baldwin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Finkelman is controlling him.
Finkelman wanted to stand there but Baldwin had control of the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Finkelman wants to stand and escape but instead Baldwin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Baldwin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Finkelman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Baldwin gets to his feet - Finkelman follows without any prompting.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baldwin tries to clinch up but Finkelman circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Baldwin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Baldwin dominated that round.
That's time! Baldwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Baldwin drops his hands momentarily and Finkelman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Finkelman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Finkelman cracks Baldwin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matt Baldwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finkelman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Finkelman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Finkelman. That snapped Baldwin's head back.
#TD#
Baldwin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Finkelman sprawls well initially but Baldwin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baldwin controlling the action here.
Baldwin'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.
Finkelman wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Baldwin not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Baldwin is looking for a kimura here.
Matt Baldwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Finkelman is trying to stand back up but Baldwin is controlling him
#SUB#
Baldwin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Finkelman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baldwin.
Baldwin works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Baldwin controlling his opponent.
Baldwin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Baldwin breaks from Finkelman's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Finkelman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Baldwin controlling from mount. #T3#
Baldwin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#SUB#
Baldwin has control of Finkelman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Finkelman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Baldwin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Further stalling from Baldwin.#T4##SUB#
Baldwin looking for a guillotine from mount but Finkelman is having none of it.
Finkelman is in a horrible position here. Baldwin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Baldwin controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Baldwin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Baldwin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Baldwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finkelman can do to turn this around?
Finkelman lands with a cross.
Baldwin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baldwin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Finkelman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Finkelman lands a nice looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Finkelman.
Baldwin misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Finkelman.
Finkelman tries to clinch there but Baldwin circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Finkelman!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baldwin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finkelman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Finkelman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baldwin.
Finkelman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Finkelman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Finkelman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finkelman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL2#
Finkelman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baldwin, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Finkelman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finkelman lands a nice shot to the body.
Baldwin moves in looking to clinch but Finkelman pushes him off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baldwin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Baldwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finkelman tries to clinch but Baldwin is having none of it.
Finkelman stuffs the takedown attempt from Baldwin. Baldwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Baldwin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Baldwin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finkelman sprawls well. Finkelman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baldwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Finkelman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Baldwin sprawls well initially but Finkelman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Baldwin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Finkelman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Finkelman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Finkelman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Finkelman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baldwin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Finkelman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finkelman cracks Baldwin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baldwin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Finkelman lands a nice looking body shot.
Finkelman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Baldwin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Finkelman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Finkelman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Baldwin sneaks out the side door and pushes Finkelman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Finkelman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Finkelman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baldwin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Finkelman connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Finkelman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Finkelman tries to stand and escape but Baldwin is controlling the position. #T4##SUB#
Baldwin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baldwin is trying to stand back up but Finkelman is controlling him
Finkelman wants to take a breather but Baldwin is having none of it.
Baldwin wants to get back to full guard.
Finkelman seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd cheers as Finkelman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baldwin doesn't seem phased though.
A big right from Baldwin misses.
Howie Finkelman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finkelman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Finkelman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Howie Finkelman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matt Baldwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Finkelman lands a really nice looking cross but Baldwin seems unphased.
Finkelman cracks Baldwin with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Baldwin falls to his knees and Finkelman doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Howie Finkelman!
A very excited looking Howie Finkelman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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