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Event:
RSE 2: Broken Bones
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Cortez tries to clinch up.
Fingus looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fingus on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Bob Fingus has been cut.
Cortez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fingus defends it nicely.
Cortez shoots for a takedown but Fingus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cortez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cortez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fingus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fingus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cortez somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez doesn't manage to clinch there - Fingus circles away.
#T1#
Fingus throws a nice looking combination but Cortez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cortez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fingus manages to circle out of the way.
Cortez tries to clinch but Fingus is having none of it. #CL#
Fingus gets tackled into the cage by Cortez. Cortez maintains the clinch. #BC#
Cortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Fingus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cortez to the mat! Cortez manages to get full guard.
Fingus wants to stand but Cortez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cortez is trying to control the position but Fingus postures up. #T2##SUB#
Cortez working for a triangle but Fingus defends it easily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SU2#
Fingus gets to his feet. Cortez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cortez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fingus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cortez defends it well.
Cortez lands a jab to Fingus's midsection.#T3#
Cortez works over Fingus's head and body with a nice combination.
Fingus has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
Fingus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fingus leaves Cortez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fingus as he jumps to the side.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fingus but Fingus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cortez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fingus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4##CL2#
Fingus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Cortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fingus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
No luck for Cortez with that takedown attempt.
Cortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cortez.
Fingus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortez throws a lazy head kick
and Fingus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Fingus has Cortez up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bob Fingus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bob Fingus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fingus swats away the attempt to clinch by Cortez.
Fingus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fingus tries to clinch up but Cortez circles away and keeps his distance.
Fingus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson Cortez is winning the standup battle so far.
Cortez has a takedown stuffed.
Fingus is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Fingus drives through with a takedown into Cortez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Fingus wants to stand but Cortez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cortez trying to control the position.
Fingus tries to stand but Cortez is controlling from the bottom.
Fingus postures up.
Cortez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fingus on the ground.
Cortez wants to stand and escape but Fingus is having none of it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cortez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fingus doesn't manage to clinch there - Cortez circles away.
Fingus throws a poor cross that misses
and Cortez counters with an outside leg kick.
Cortez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fingus tries to avoid it but Cortez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fingus to the ground. Fingus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fingus wants to counter with a clinch but Cortez pushes him away.
Cortez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fingus avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortez fails to land the takedown.
Cortez misses the shot to the body.
Fingus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3##CL2#
Fingus clinches up with Cortez and pushes him back against the cage.
Fingus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Cortez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cortez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL#
Cortez rushes Fingus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Cortez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cortez shoots in looking for a takedown. Fingus tries to sprawl out of it but Cortez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fingus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cortez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fingus circles away.#T4#
Fingus cracks Cortez with an open hand slap.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown but Fingus shows good takedown defense.
Fingus throws a counter combo.
Fingus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fingus wants it to stay on the feet.
Cortez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fingus's waist but Fingus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cortez off to one side. #CL2#
Fingus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cortez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fingus is defending well.
Fingus lands with a right to the head.
Cortez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Cortez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson Cortez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cortez connects with a right hand. Fingus shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Fingus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Fingus's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Fingus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fingus tries to clinch but Cortez is having none of it. #KD#
Cortez lands a big head kick that sends Fingus tumbling to the mat! Cortez takes a step backwards and waves Fingus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cortez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Fingus moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fingus swats away the attempt to clinch by Cortez.
Fingus wants to counter the offense by Cortez and move into the clinch position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez misses with a head kick.
Cortez shoots for a double leg takedown but Fingus sprawls well. He's pushed Cortez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cortez lands a leg kick that knocks Fingus off balance momentarily.#T1#
Cortez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Fingus rushes Cortez and presses him up against the cage.
Cortez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cortez jumps guard but Fingus stands there with Cortez around his waist. Cortez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Fingus breaks the clinch.
A low kick lands for Cortez.
Fingus's corner calls for a 1-2. Fingus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Cortez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cortez misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Fingus drives through and clinches with Cortez against the cage.
Cortez dodges an elbow strike from Fingus.
#BC#
Cortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Fingus has managed to clinch.
Cortez fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Cortez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cortez wants to clinch.#T3#
Cortez shoots in but no luck this time.
Cortez sets himself, and Fingus steps forward looking for the clinch! Cortez avoids it this time.
Fingus misses with a kick to the body.
Cortez misses with a takedown attempt - Fingus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cortez has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cortez wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4##BC2#
Fingus breaks the clinch.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Fingus looking to score a takedown here. Cortez is defending well but Fingus drives through and ends up in Cortez's guard.
Cortez is wriggling around but Fingus manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Cortez is looking to get back to full guard here but Fingus has managed to pass to side control instead.#SU2#
Fingus stands up and beckons Cortez to his feet.
Jackson Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob Fingus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fingus misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bob Fingus.
I've got Fingus 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Fingus! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Fingus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fingus misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fingus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Walsh drives through with a takedown into Fingus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Walsh passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fingus tries to escape but Walsh is in control.
Fingus is working to avoid the ground and pound but Walsh connects with a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh tries to advance to mount but Fingus denies him.
Walsh working the ground and pound.
Walsh landing strikes.
Walsh tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fingus is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Fingus wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Walsh lands a few punches from side control.
Walsh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Walsh creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Walsh lands a strong strike to the head of Fingus. That's dazed him! Walsh looking to finish here. Fingus is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Walsh lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Walsh!
Our winner, Ian Walsh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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