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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Finn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slopey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finn comes to the cage accompanied by Von Bondies - C'mon c'mon. Smith has chosen Jawga Boyz - Rollin Like A Redneck as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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ADCC Champion
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mickey Finn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slopey Smith!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks for the body kick but Finn saw that one coming.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Mickey Finn has been cut.
Finn motions for Smith to come forward. Finn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finn sprawls well. Finn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith digs a good body shot into Finn's ribs.
Finn scores with a kick to the body.
Finn throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finn.
Finn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Finn.
Smith takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finn sprawls well. Finn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Finn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Finn settles back down.
Finn throws a body kick that misses.
Smith throws a leg kick but Finn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Finn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Finn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finn looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Finn is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finn manages to avoid it.
Finn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
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Smith is trying to improve his position.
Smith takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finn trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to control but Finn postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn misses with the ground and pound.
Finn throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
Finn tries to score with some ground and pound. Smith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Finn with the ground and pound but Smith regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Finn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Finn is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Smith has hold of Finn's hands but Finn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Finn wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Finn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Finn tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Finn is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Smith reverses the position - he's now on top in Finn's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Finn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mickey Finn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Finn throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Finn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Finn there.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Finn shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Finn throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Finn wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Finn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Finn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Finn as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Finn throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Finn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Finn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Finn showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith trying to hold on to Finn's head to control him but Finn postures up.
Smith is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to control Finn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Finn throws a strike but Smith avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Finn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Finn looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Finn blocks nicely.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Finn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Finn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mickey Finn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn wants to sweep but no luck.
Finn keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith trying to control but Finn is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith pulls Finn in close to prevent any damage.
Finn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finn with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Slopey Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mickey Finn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Finn throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Finn blocks a head kick by Smith.
Finn tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith cracks the inside of Finn's front leg.
Finn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Finn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Finn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Finn.
Finn thows a body shot but no joy.
Finn leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Slopey Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Finn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Finn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Finn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Finn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith is trying to keep Finn in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Finn has Smith in his guard.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Finn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is in close to Finn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Finn wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith trying to control but Finn is working from the bottom.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Finn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Finn lands a heavy elbow.
Smith sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Finn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Finn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Finn.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Finn in his half guard.
Finn throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Smith to regain full guard.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
Smith is trying to keep Finn in close.
Finn is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Finn has managed to sneak the leg through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith has his hands clasped together around Finn's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mickey Finn did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Mickey Finn'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.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Finn off the cage and back into range.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Finn shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Finn tries to pass.
Finn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith is pulling down on Finn's head. It's preventing any offense from Finn, at least for the moment.
Smith is trying to keep Finn in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Finn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith controls Finn momentarily but Finn frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Slopey Smith has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Finn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finn.
Smith 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.
Finn shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Finn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Finn is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Finn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Finn to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Finn trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Finn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smith avoids a series of strikes thrown by Finn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Finn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Finn landing strikes from the mount and Smith is in trouble!
Smith wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Finn.
Finn misses with a head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Finn isn't that keen on the idea.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finn moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smith has worked his arm free - good work by Smith!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Finn had his way with Slopey Smith in that round.
The cut man is working on Mickey Finn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Finn connects with a jab.
Finn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Finn tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Finn moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith thumps Finn with a low kick.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finn tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Finn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Finn misses.
Finn misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Finn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Finn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Finn throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a hook but Finn blocks it.
Finn digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Finn moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Finn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Finn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Finn's front leg but catches the back leg as Finn tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smith cracks Finn with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith landing strikes.
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finn keeps working.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smith landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Finn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Finn is looking to reverse the position.
Finn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Finn has control of the leg.
Finn throws a strike but Smith avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Slopey Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finn lands a couple of elbows.
Mickey Finn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Finn looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We're going to have a standup here because Mickey Finn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slopey Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Finn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Finn!
Mickey Finn retains his middleweight title!
Mickey Finn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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