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Event:
CSW 027 Finyard vs Grant
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Grant lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Finyard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grant sprawls well initially but Finyard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Grant is trying is best to control the position here.
Grant tries to get to full guard but Finyard has control of the leg.
Finyard working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Grant's thigh. Grant counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Finyard wanted to stand there but Grant had control of the position.
Finyard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Finyard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant wants to sweep but no luck.
Finyard is working Grant over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grant wants to improve his position but instead Finyard has moved into half guard.
Grant trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Grant on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Finyard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Finyard is trying to control. Grant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grant controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Finyard working the head and body with strikes.
Finyard controlling the action here.
Grant won't allow Finyard to pass to mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES2#
Grant has one foot on Finyard's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
Finyard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Grant quickly recovers to half guard.
Finyard controlling the action here.
Grant is doing well to control the position and prevent Finyard from advancing to side control.
Finyard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grant with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Grant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Finyard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Finyard's back!#T3#
Finyard wants to control his opponent's hands but Grant gets his hands free.
Finyard can't escape the position.
Finyard rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SU2#
Grant gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Finyard dives in for a single leg takedown but Grant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Finyard shoots in for a takedown but Grant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finyard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grant darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grant throws a hook to the side of Finyard's head but Finyard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finyard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Finyard closes the distance and clinches.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Finyard is controlling him.#T4#
Finyard tries to pull guard but Grant holds him up against the cage and eventually Finyard drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zackary Finyard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manus Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finyard shoots in for a takedown but Grant shows good takedown defense.
Grant looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Finyard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Manus Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finyard shoots for a double leg takedown but Grant sprawls well. He's pushed Finyard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grant throws a jab when Finyard was well out of range.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Finyard is just out of range.
Finyard is looking for a counter combo.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Grant there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Finyard tries for a takedown but Grant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Finyard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manus Grant dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Finyard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grant is fending him off so far but Finyard persists. Nope, Grant circles away and we're back to standing.
Finyard shoots in for a double leg but Grant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Finyard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grant counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finyard avoids the head kick by Grant.
A jab from Finyard finds it's way through Grant's defenses.
Grant throws a leg kick
and Finyard counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Finyard has closed the distance and engaged Grant in a clinch.
Grant lands a body shot.
Finyard is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zackary Finyard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Finyard manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant trying to control but Finyard is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Finyard has his foot on Grant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grant works his way back into a safe position though.
Finyard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finyard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finyard prevents Grant from standing back up.
Grant wants to get back to full guard but Finyard has mounted him!
Finyard is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Grant can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T2#
Grant is working to get back to half guard.
Finyard scoring with strikes but Grant is staying in there.
Finyard lands with some strikes.
Grant is squirming around, avoiding Finyard's attempts to control the action.
Grant tries to reverse the position but Finyard maintains control.#SUB#
Finyard has control of Grant's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Grant regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Finyard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grant is looking to escape. #T3#
Grant tries to hold on but Finyard postures up.
Grant taking shots to the head.
Grant can't escape the position.
Grant wants to control but Finyard is having none of it.
Grant might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Finyard haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Finyard wants to get back to his feet but Grant is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Finyard goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Grant turns into him and now he's in Finyard's guard.
Finyard wants to get back to his feet but Grant is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Finyard wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finyard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grant trying to control but Finyard is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zackary Finyard dominated that second round.
That's time! Finyard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Grant lands a jab to Finyard's midsection.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finyard moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Grant as Finyard shoots in.
Zackary Finyard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grant tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finyard is able to avoid easily.
Finyard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grant throws a leg kick but Finyard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grant throws a body punch but Finyard moves out of range.
Finyard closes the distance and clinches up with Grant, looking for a takedown. Finyard pushes Grant against the cage but Grant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Finyard moves out of range easily.
Finyard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Grant circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finyard wants to clinch up but Grant keeps it at a distance.
Finyard tries for a takedown but Grant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zackary Finyard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finyard tries to move into range but Grant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Good leg kick by Grant there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick by Grant misses
and Finyard counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Grant misses the target.
Grant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A countering left hand to the body from Grant misses.
Nice sprawl there from Grant as Finyard shoots in.
Finyard shoots for a takedown but Grant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Finyard takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC2#
Finyard is rocked!
Finyard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Grant scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Finyard.
Finyard blocks a head kick by Grant.
Finyard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grant as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Grant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finyard moves away.
Finyard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grant defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Finyard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Finyard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Finyard throwing strikes from guard but Grant blocks nicely.
Grant looking for a sweep. Not yet Grant, not yet. #T3#
Grant wants to stand up but Finyard is controlling him.
Grant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grant 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#
Finyard wants to get back to his feet.
Grant is looking to take a break and control but Finyard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Finyard trying to control here.
Grant trying to advance position but Finyard counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Finyard is adopting a defensive guard.
Finyard looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Finyard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grant defends well.#SU2#
Grant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Finyard, up you get!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A bone on bone clash there as Finyard blocks the leg kick.
Grant tries to land a leg kick but Finyard saw it coming and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manus Grant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grant has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manus Grant!
Our winner, Manus Grant, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
CSW 024 Lockwood vs Nico
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Finyard has Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Finyard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alvarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finyards head. #TD2#
Finyard gets control of Alvarez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Finyard will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Finyard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez stops Finyard from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finyard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Finyard throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Alvarez trying to control but Finyard is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finyard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez passes into half guard. #SUB#
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Finyard has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
Alvarez is working for a submission of some sort.
Finyard is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Finyard avoid being mounted?
Finyard gets full guard.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Finyard keeps moving.
Finyard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alvarez advances to half guard.
Finyard gets full guard.
Alvarez slips nicely into half guard.
Alvarez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Finyard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Finyard trying to control but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez wants to free his trapped foot but Finyard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Finyard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Finyard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Alvarez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Finyard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Finyard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Finyard! #REVB#
Alvarez is trying to improve his position.
Finyard is working Alvarez over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Finyard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Alvarez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Finyard but great work by Alvarez.#SUB#
Alvarez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Finyard, who protects the arm well.
Finyard can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB#
Alvarez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Finyard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Finyard can't do much from the bottom here.
Alvarez controls the position.
Finyard is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Finyard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Alvarez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Finyard misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez connects with a body shot.
Alvarez tries to clinch up.
Alvarez sets himself, and Finyard steps forward looking for the clinch! Alvarez avoids it this time.#TD2#
Finyard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finyard is one step ahead there.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alvarez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Finyard is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Alvarez.
Alvarez is looking to reverse the position.
Zackary Finyard has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Alvarez is not content to let Finyard control the position.
Alvarez is looking to reverse the position.
Finyard tries to advance to mount but can't.
Alvarez regains half guard.
Finyard is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Finyard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alvarez is pressing down on Finyard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Finyard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Finyard slips nicely into half guard.
Finyard is keen to just control but Alvarez is a slippery customer.
Alvarez wants to control but Finyard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
Alvarez is not content to let Finyard control the position.#T3#
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Finyard fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Finyard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alvarez is not content to let Finyard control the position.
Alvarez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Finyard's best efforts.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez is not content to let Finyard control the position.
Finyard wants to stand but Alvarez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T4#
Alvarez trying to control here.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Finyard not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Finyard is trying to work for a kimura but Alvarez is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finyard not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zackary Finyard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Finyard shoots in and gets a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
Finyard chips away with some ground and pound.
Alvarez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Finyard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Finyard is trying to control the action in half guard but Alvarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Finyard there.
Finyard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Finyard has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Finyard is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Alvarez is staying active underneath Finyard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Finyard has control of the leg.
Alvarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Finyard wants to stand but Alvarez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Alvarez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
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.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Finyard from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Finyard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finyard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to clinch up.#CL#
Alvarez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alvarez misses with a body punch.
Alvarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvarez works on Finyard's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Alvarez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez. #T3#
Alvarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
Alvarez lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Finyard manages to break the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Finyard. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#TD2#
Alvarez tries to sprawl but Finyard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Finyard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alvarez sees it coming and defends easily.
Alvarez is refusing to be controlled, as Finyard sits in half guard.
Finyard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Alvarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Finyard wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Finyard is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Finyard avoid being mounted?
Finyard is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Finyard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zackary Finyard.
I think Finyard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zackary Finyard!
Zackary Finyard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CSW 018 Aguilar vs Lazzarini
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Bergfried lands a body shot.
Finyard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD2#
Finyard shoots in and gets a takedown into Bergfried's guard.#ES#
Bergfried wriggles free and stands up.
Bergfried lands with a slapping head kick.
Bergfried tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finyard is able to avoid easily.
Bergfried misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finyard tries to close the distance and clinch but Bergfried swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bergfried missing with a left hand there. Finyard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finyard throws a head kick that Bergfried semi-blocks.
Finyard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bergfried is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bergfried tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finyard was well out of range. Poor timing from Bergfried.
Finyard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Finyard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bergfried's guard.
Finyard wants to control from the top but Bergfried keeps moving.
Bergfried wants to sweep here but Finyard controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Finyard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bergfried keeping moving, preventing Finyard from controlling successfully.
Finyard controlling from the top position. #ES#
Bergfried scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Friedrich Bergfried is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finyard staying out of range there.#T2#
Bergfried keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bergfried connects with a high kick.
Finyard missing with a left hand there. Bergfried was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finyard avoids the body shot from Bergfried.
Finyard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bergfried tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Finyard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Finyard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bergfried working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Finyard.
Finyard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bergfried avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Finyard trying to control but Bergfried is working from the bottom.
Finyard tries to free his leg and advance position but Bergfried is retaining full guard. #T3#
Bergfried is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Finyard is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bergfried goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bergfried throws the left hand but Finyard avoids the punch easily.
Finyard tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bergfried counters with a good low kick that Finyard was not able to check.
Bergfried misses with a kick to the body
and Finyard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bergfried throws a half hearted mid kick.
Finyard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bergfried.
Finyard fails with a takedown attempt.
Finyard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bergfried sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bergfried swings away with a body shot that misses
and Finyard counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Finyard fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Finyard gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
Bergfried manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Finyard keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Finyard is trying to pull guard but Bergfried turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Friedrich Bergfried has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zackary Finyard.
Finyard taking a breather. #BC2#
Finyard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finyard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bergfried stuffs the takedown.
Bergfried quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bergfried fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finyard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bergfried connects with a nice looking jab.
Bergfried is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finyard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Bergfried dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Finyard checks a leg kick.
Finyard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Friedrich Bergfried is winning the standup battle so far.
Bergfried throws the kick towards the body but Finyard avoids it.
Finyard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Finyard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Bergfried to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Finyard with that takedown attempt.
Bergfried looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bergfried goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Finyard is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Finyard. Beautiful body shot.
Friedrich Bergfried seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finyard fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Finyard rushes Bergfried and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bergfried misses with a punch on the inside.
Finyard presses Bergfried against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Finyard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Bergfried tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finyard blocks the elbow strike.
Finyard blocks an uppercut.
Finyard tries to pull guard but Bergfried holds him up against the cage and eventually Finyard drops back down to his feet.
Friedrich Bergfried has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zackary Finyard.
Bergfried can't find room to land a body shot as Finyard controls the action.
Finyard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bergfried walks away with a smile on his face. Finyard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Finyard avoids the body shot from Bergfried.
Bergfried connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Finyard momentarily.
Bergfried is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finyard can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Finyard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Finyard wants to pass to mount but Bergfried is defending the position. #T2#
Finyard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Finyard controlling the pace.
Finyard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Finyard is looking to take a break and control but Bergfried is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bergfried stuffs the takedown attempt from Finyard. Finyard gets slowly back to his feet.
Bergfried lands the left hand.#T3##TD2#
Finyard looking to score a takedown here. Bergfried is defending well but Finyard drives through and ends up in Bergfried's guard.
Finyard pushing down on Bergfried's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bergfried is not content to let Finyard control the position.
Bergfried tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Finyard manages to move to mount!
#T4#
Finyard looking to control but Bergfried is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Finyard controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bergfried has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Finyard's lack of action.
Bergfried is looking for a sweep. Finyard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Finyard in particular looking to stall.
Finyard is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Friedrich Bergfried will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3##TD2#
Bergfried gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Finyard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Finyard is standing up over Bergfried. Bergfried looks to escape but Finyard dives into side control.
#REVR#
Bergfried is trying to get back to half guard.
Finyard landing strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finyard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bergfried keeps working.
Finyard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bergfried down.
#T1#
Bergfried is letting Finyard control him for a moment.
Bergfried wants to get back to his feet.
Finyard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bergfried keeps working. #SU2#
Finyard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bergfried to his feet.
Finyard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T2#
Finyard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zackary Finyard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finyard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Finyard moves into the clinch.
Bergfried wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Finyard has him pressed against the cage.
Bergfried throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Finyard gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Finyard wants to advance to full mount but Bergfried doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Finyard trying to control the position from guard on top but Bergfried is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Finyard stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3##TD2#
Finyard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bergfried to the ground. Finyard is now in Bergfried's guard.
Bergfried keeping moving, preventing Finyard from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finyard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bergfried wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Finyard manages to pass to side control.
Finyard working Bergfried over with strikes. #T4#
Finyard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bergfried does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Finyard slows the pace down in half guard.
Finyard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finyard is taking a breather. Bergfried says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bergfried is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zackary Finyard really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Bergfried bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Finyard's head.
Bergfried looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bergfried buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finyard tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bergfried counters with a nice uppercut.
Bergfried throws an off balance right hand
and Bergfried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finyard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finyard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bergfried. That one must have hurt.
Bergfried misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Finyard checks a leg kick.
Finyard throws a series of punches but Bergfried avoids them all with ease.
Finyard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bergfried swivels and escapes.
Finyard ducks right into an uppercut from Bergfried. #T1#
Bergfried lands a leg kick that knocks Finyard off balance momentarily.
Bergfried fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Finyard looks for a takedown but Bergfried sprawls well.
Bergfried steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Finyard. That one must have hurt.
A head kick from Bergfried lands but Finyard takes it in his stride.
Bergfried connects with a body shot that sends Finyard's belly button to the back.
Finyard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bergfried sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Finyard somewhat.
Friedrich Bergfried has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zackary Finyard.
Bergfried connects with a leg kick. Finyard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Finyard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Finyard misses with a takedown attempt - Bergfried sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Finyard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bergfried avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Finyard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bergfried.
Finyard wants to clinch but Bergfried slips to the side
and Bergfried counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Finyard thinking.
Finyard thows a leg kick but Bergfried checks it
and Bergfried counters with a nice low kick that buckles Finyard's knee momentarily.
Bergfried throws the kick towards the body but Finyard avoids it.
Finyard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bergfried swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Finyard has a takedown stuffed.
Bergfried keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Finyard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bergfried is trying to get back to full guard.
Finyard thows a huge punch but Bergfried dodges it nicely.
Finyard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Finyard is trying to control the action in half guard but Bergfried is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Finyard is looking for a kimura but Bergfried is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Finyard to get the leverage.
Bergfried is looking to escape.
Bergfried trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bergfried circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bergfried counters with a slapping leg kick.
Finyard shoots for a double leg takedown but Bergfried sprawls well. He's pushed Finyard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bergfried throwing a counter right hand but Finyard manages to avoid it.
Finyard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Finyard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bergfried throws a poor cross that misses
and Finyard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Bergfried had his way with Zackary Finyard in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Bergfried lands with a hook. Finyard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Finyard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bergfried misses the body punch
and Finyard counters with a left and a right that stings Bergfried.
Bergfried delivers a nice body kick.#TD2#
Finyard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bergfried pushes Finyard off but Finyard dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Finyard stands up.
Finyard jabs at Bergfried's body.
Nice jab there from Bergfried. #T1#
Finyard dives in for a single leg takedown but Bergfried sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Finyard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finyard has his takedown stuffed
and Bergfried counters with a body kick.
Finyard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Finyard has a takedown stuffed.
Friedrich Bergfried has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zackary Finyard.
Bergfried lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bergfried defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Finyard.#CL2#
Finyard clinches with his opponent.
Bergfried tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Finyard avoids it.#BC2#
Finyard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finyard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Bergfried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finyard closes the distance but Bergfried moves to the side
letting Bergfried counter with a right hand.
Bergfried walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergfried throws out a loose jab but Finyard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bergfried connects with an inside leg kick.
Finyard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bergfried defends it nicely.
Bergfried throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Finyard blocks the low kick.
Finyard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bergfried stuffs the takedown.
Finyard avoids a kick to the body.
#T3#
Bergfried avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Finyard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bergfried uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bergfried tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finyard is able to avoid easily.
Zackary Finyard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bergfried stuffs the takedown attempt from Finyard. Finyard gets slowly back to his feet.
Bergfried looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bergfried takes a swing at Finyard's ribcage but misses.
Finyard darts in looking for a takedown but Bergfried gets double underhooks and turns Finyard into the cage. #TD2#
Finyard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bergfried was covering up waiting for the punch and Finyard finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Bergfried manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Finyard is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T4#
Finyard throws a leg kick but Bergfried moved away.
Finyard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bergfried pivots, looking for a leg kick but Finyard is out of range and Bergfried settles back down.
Finyard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bergfried defends well and Finyard ends up having to push Bergfried into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bergfried scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Finyard doesn't seem bothered though.
Finyard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bergfried can pounce on him.
Bergfried throws a leg kick which misses Finyard's front leg but catches the back leg as Finyard tries to avoid it.
Bergfried scores with a jab.
Bergfried throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finyard 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.
Bergfried quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Bergfried showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bergfried 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Friedrich Bergfried!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Friedrich Bergfried!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Friedrich Bergfried!
Friedrich Bergfried wins by unanimous decision!
Friedrich Bergfried retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Friedrich Bergfried 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:
CSW 013 Aguilar vs Ramsay
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Finyard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Finyard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Finyard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
You can see the frustration on Frettish's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Finyard trying to control the position but Frettish is working away.
Finyard cracks Frettish with a big right hand but Frettish just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Finyard tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Finyard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Finyard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Finyard trying to control the position but Frettish is working away. #T1#
Finyard grinds an elbow into Frettish's temple.
Finyard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frettish keeps working.
Finyard working away.
Finyard controlling from side mount.
Finyard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frettish keeps working. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Finyard tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Finyard working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Finyard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Finyard wants to control but Frettish is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Finyard misses.
Frettish takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T3#
Frettish takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Frettish keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Finyard dodges the punch combination from Frettish.
#TD2#
Frettish gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Finyard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Finyard trying to control but Frettish is working from the bottom.
Finyard sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Finyard throws a big elbow that misses.
Frettish can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Finyard controls the pace.
Finyard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finyard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Frettish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finyard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frettish. Finyard does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zackary Finyard 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#
Finyard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frettish sprawls well. Frettish wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Finyard gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Frettish misses the target.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Finyard. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#TD2#
Finyard shoots in and gets a takedown into Frettish's guard.
Finyard trying to control but Frettish is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finyard's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Finyard throwing strikes from guard but Frettish blocks nicely.
Finyard lands a couple of elbows.
Finyard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Finyard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Finyard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Finyard wants to work for an arm triangle but Frettish is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Finyard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Finyard slows the pace down in half guard.
Frettish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Finyard.
Finyard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Finyard is keen to just control but Frettish is a slippery customer.
Zackary Finyard has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Finyard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frettish's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finyard not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Finyard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frettish doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Finyard.
Frettish knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Finyard on the ground.#SUB2#
Frettish is defending against the submission attempts here by Finyard.
Finyard is trying to control the action in half guard but Frettish is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Finyard tries to pass to full mount but Frettish defends it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frettish loads up on a big right hand but Finyard slips the punch.
Finyard replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Frettish blocks it well.
Finyard walks into a jab.
Frettish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finyard.
No luck for Finyard with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frettish throws an overhand right that lands on Finyard's shoulder, as Finyard tries to avoid the shot.
Finyard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Frettish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zackary Finyard 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Finyard misses with a jab to the body
and Frettish counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Frettish misses its intended target. #TD2#
Finyard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Frettish's half guard.
Frettish is refusing to be controlled, as Finyard sits in half guard.
Frettish wants to improve his position but Finyard is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Finyard seems content to control.
Finyard thows a huge punch but Frettish dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Frettish is not content to let Finyard control the position.
Finyard controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Finyard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Frettish sees it coming and defends easily.
Finyard trying to control from Frettish's half guard. Frettish has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Finyard sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Finyard postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Frettish is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Finyard, into his guard. #REVR#
Finyard doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Finyard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Finyard 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#
Finyard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zackary Finyard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Finyard slows the pace down in half guard.
Finyard is looking to take a break and control but Frettish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Finyard wants to free his trapped foot but Frettish is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Finyard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Finyard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ed Frettish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zackary Finyard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Finyard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frettish. Finyard does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zackary Finyard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Finyard 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zackary Finyard!
During a confident post fight interview, Zackary Finyard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CSW 009 Fiddler vs Hymen
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Finyard clinches up with Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarez controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
Finyard jumps into guard, dragging Alvarez to the mat.
Finyard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Finyard trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finyard is looking to stand up but Alvarez isn't so interested in that idea.
Finyard throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Finyard is pulling down on Alvarez's head. It's preventing any offense from Alvarez, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finyard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Finyard's guard. #T1#
Finyard is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Finyard has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Alvarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Finyard is just riding it out for now. Alvarez eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Alvarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Finyard is pressing down on Alvarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Finyard is retaining full guard.
Finyard lands an upkick as Alvarez stands over him.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Finyard is keeping the position.
Alvarez prevents Finyard from getting back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Finyard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Finyard takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Finyard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Finyard is in Alvarez's guard.
Finyard trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Finyard postures up. #T3#
Alvarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Finyard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alvarez is looking to control Finyard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarez avoid being mounted?
Finyard slows the pace down in half guard.
Finyard trying to pass the guard but Alvarez defending well.
Finyard is looking to stall here but Alvarez recovers full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alvarez controls Finyard momentarily but Finyard frees himself.
Finyard throws a big elbow that misses.
Finyard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alvarez's guard.#SUB#
Alvarez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finyard defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finyard looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zackary Finyard will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Finyard slips under a jab.
Alvarez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Finyard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Alvarez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Finyard quickly recovers to half guard.
Alvarez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alvarez wants to control but Finyard is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Finyard throws some strikes from the bottom but Alvarez isn't bothered - he's working on a kimura... it looks tight... it is! Finyard is tapping and screaming like a little girl! Ouch, that looks painful! Good win for Alvarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eduardo Alvarez!
A pretty intense looking Eduardo Alvarez took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
CSW 005 Firetribe vs Kersikov
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Andenowski misses with an uppercut. Finyard saw that one coming.
Andenowski leaves Finyard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Finyard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andenowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finyard.
Andenowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andenowski takes a swing at Finyard's ribcage but misses.
Finyard throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Finyard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Andenowski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Finyard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Finyard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Finyard content to stall in guard here.
Finyard forces his way into half guard.
Finyard sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finyard 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.
Finyard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Finyard trying to control the pace.
Finyard passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Finyard is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Andenowski is surviving well by controlling Finyard's body position as best he can.
Finyard sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
Finyard controlling the position easily from mount.
Finyard cracks Andenowski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
BOOM! Finyard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Finyard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB2#
Finyard looking to isolate an arm here. Andenowski doesn't see it coming and as Finyard extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Finyard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zackary Finyard!
Our winner, Zackary Finyard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
CSW 002 Bravie vs Malek
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Alvarez connects with a body shot.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Finyard is just out of range.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Finyard defends it nicely.#TD2#
Finyard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alvarez sprawls well initially but Finyard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Finyard prevents Alvarez from improving his position.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Finyard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alvarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alvarez tries to roll over but Finyard keeps him under control.
Alvarez is refusing to be controlled, as Finyard sits in half guard.
Finyard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Finyard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alvarez gets back to full guard.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Finyard is proving a slippery customer.
Alvarez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Finyard postures up.
Finyard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Finyard from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Finyard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Alvarez is pressing down on Finyard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Finyard trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T3#
Finyard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alvarez trying to control the position.
Finyard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alvarez is looking to sweep but instead, Finyard has passed into half guard.
Alvarez wants to control but Finyard is keeping busy.
Finyard working over Alvarez with some ground and pound. Alvarez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Finyard is trying to control the action in half guard but Alvarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Finyard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Finyard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Finyard looks to land a strike but Alvarez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finyard landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zackary Finyard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finyard's waist but Finyard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
Eduardo Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Alvarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Finyard breaks from the clinch.
Finyard wants to clinch.#TD2#
Finyard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Finyard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Alvarez tries to buck Finyard off but Finyard is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finyard trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away.
Finyard tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T1#
Alvarez sneaks back into half guard.
Finyard wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Alvarez wants to control but Finyard is keeping busy.
Finyard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Finyard. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Alvarez controlling the position well.
Zackary Finyard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alvarez trying to hold on to Finyard's head to control him but Finyard postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Finyard is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Finyard lunges at Alvarez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alvarez's hand.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finyard manages to avoid it.
Alvarez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Finyard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Finyard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Finyard postures up.
Alvarez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Finyard trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Finyard scoring with some ground and pound.
Finyard advances position into side control!
Alvarez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Finyard is keen to just control but Alvarez is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Finyard.
Alvarez is pressing down on Finyard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Finyard trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finyard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
#T4##SUB#
Alvarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finyard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finyard is aware though and is defending well.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finyard is one step ahead there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Finyard scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zackary Finyard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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##TD2#
Finyard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alvarez manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez is refusing to be controlled, as Finyard sits in half guard. #SUB#
Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Finyard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finyard 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. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Alvarez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Finyard pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Finyard is trying to control. Alvarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Finyard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alvarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard but Finyard has mounted him!
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Finyard's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Finyard is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Finyard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Finyard is controlling well.
Alvarez wants to control but Finyard is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Finyard in particular looking to stall.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Finyard is controlling well.
#T3#
Finyard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
Eduardo Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez throws a hook but Finyard blocks it.
Zackary Finyard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Finyard ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
A jab from Alvarez misses. #CL#
Alvarez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alvarez is struggling to control the position.
Finyard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Finyard controls his hands.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as Finyard controls the action.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Finyard breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alvarez enables Finyard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alvarez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Alvarez working for a triangle but Finyard defends it easily.
Finyard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finyard wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zackary Finyard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Finyard 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zackary Finyard!
A very excited looking Zackary Finyard 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:
RFL 23: Seery vs Szczesny
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Finyard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bergfried tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Finyard is in Bergfried's guard.
Finyard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bergfried swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finyard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#ES2#
Bergfried pushes Finyard off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Finyard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Finyard controls the position.
Finyard trying to control the action but Bergfried is working from the bottom.
Bergfried tries to bench press Finyard off him but Finyard keeps the position.
Finyard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergfried is pushing Finyard's head away, looking to escape. Finyard manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Bergfried being controlled for a moment.
Finyard seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bergfried for as long as he can get away with.#SU#
Finyard decides to stand back up. Finyard steps back and let's Bergfried get back to his feet.
Finyard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bergfried counters with a low kick, right behind Finyard 's knee. #TD#
Finyard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bergfried napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bergfried tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T2#
Finyard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Finyard trying to control but Bergfried is having none of it.
Finyard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bergfried is squirming around, avoiding Finyard's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Bergfried wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Finyard wants to control the action but instead Bergfried gets a body lock and reverses into Finyard's guard! Nice work!
Finyard tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bergfried won't allow Finyard to sweep him here.
Finyard is working hard here to advance position.
Bergfried loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Finyard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bergfried.
Bergfried sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Finyard 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.#SU2#
Bergfried stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bergfried misses the body punch #TD#
and Finyard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Finyard looking to pass the guard.
Finyard trying to control but Bergfried is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zackary Finyard will probably get the nod.
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#
Finyard shoots in and drives through. Bergfried sprawls well.
Finyard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bergfried swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finyard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Finyard tries to clinch up but Bergfried circles away and keeps his distance.
Friedrich Bergfried seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bergfried throws the kick towards the body but Finyard avoids it.
Bergfried thows a body kick. Finyard tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Finyard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Finyard manages to break the clinch.
Finyard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bergfried misses with an uppercut. Finyard saw that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Finyard is defended easily by Bergfried.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1##CL#
Finyard closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Finyard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finyard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bergfried moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bergfried was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Finyard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zackary Finyard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bergfried finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bergfried wants to land a leg kick but Finyard is out of range. #CL#
Finyard gets a clinch.
Nice elbow from Bergfried.
Finyard avoiding damage as Bergfried throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Finyard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bergfried throws out a loose jab but Finyard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bergfried connects with a leg kick. Finyard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Finyard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bergfried lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finyard at a distance.
#T2#
Finyard is looking to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finyard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bergfried. Bergfried obviously looking to wear him down.
Bergfried looks to land a right hand but Finyard moved out of range.
Friedrich Bergfried seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bergfried lands a head shot.
Finyard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bergfried avoids it really well and circles away.
Friedrich Bergfried is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Bergfried coming out on top.
Finyard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zackary Finyard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bergfried misses with a low kick.
Finyard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bergfried swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finyard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bergfried paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Finyard goes for a double leg but Bergfried avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bergfried continues to drive forward.#T3#
Bergfried throws a jab when Finyard was well out of range.
Bergfried lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bergfried looks to land a left hand but Finyard moved out of range nicely.
Finyard shoots in for a takedown but Bergfried shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Finyard moves into the clinch successfully.
A right handed body shot lands from Bergfried.
Finyard tries to pull guard but Bergfried holds him up against the cage and eventually Finyard drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Bergfried breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bergfried lands a nice hook to Finyard's body. Finyard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bergfried tries to land a leg kick but Finyard saw it coming and moves away.
Finyard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bergfried.
Finyard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finyard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finyard tries to clinch but Bergfried moves out of range. #T4#
Bergfried blocks a low kick nicely.
Bergfried dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finyard slips a straight right by Bergfried.
Bergfried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finyard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bergfried manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bergfried throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Bergfried misses.
An inside leg kick from Finyard misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finyard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Finyard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bergfried only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Finyard looks for the body kick but Bergfried saw that one coming.
Finyard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bergfried throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bergfried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finyard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bergfried manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Bergfried showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bergfried misses with a low kick.
#TD#
Finyard feints and as Bergfried raises his hands in defense, Finyard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Finyard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finyard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Finyard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU#
Finyard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Finyard blocks a head kick by Bergfried.
Finyard is looking for a counter combo.
Bergfried swats away the attempt to clinch by Finyard.
Bergfried appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Finyard shoots in but Bergfried avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A left lands for Bergfried.
Bergfried lunges at Finyard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Finyard's hand.
Bergfried looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Finyard.
Bergfried lands a nice shot to the body.
Bergfried jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bergfried misses with a head kick.
Bergfried looks to score with a jab to the body but Finyard is just out of range.
Finyard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bergfried.
Bergfried has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finyard moves out of range of the leg kick from Bergfried.
Finyard thinks about countering with a head kick.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Finyard is defended easily by Bergfried.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zackary Finyard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Finyard.#TD#
Finyard gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Bergfried makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finyard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bergfried counters with an inside leg kick.
Finyard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bergfried. That one must have hurt.#T3#
A leg kick checked by Finyard.
Finyard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bergfried defends well and Finyard ends up having to push Bergfried into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finyard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finyard checks a leg kick.
Finyard attempts a counter takedown but Bergfried avoids it well and moves away.
Finyard tries to clinch up.
Bergfried throws the kick towards the body but Finyard avoids it.
Bergfried avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bergfried thinks about the counter body kick.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bergfried misses with an uppercut. Finyard saw that one coming.
Bergfried chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Finyard closes the distance and pushes Bergfried back into the cage.
Finyard is trying to stall.
Bergfried misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Finyard.
#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Bergfried breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bergfried tries to land a front kick but Finyard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Finyard misses with a combination
and Bergfried counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finyard is looking to clinch but Bergfried is avoiding it.
#CL#
Finyard clinches up with Bergfried and pushes him back against the cage.
Bergfried lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bergfried as Finyard tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Bergfried breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bergfried misses with a wild body shot.
Finyard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Finyard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bergfried. Bergfried obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Bergfried comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bergfried has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Bergfried!
An out of breath Friedrich Bergfried 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:
RFL 019 -> -> -> 5 x 3
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Finyard clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Finyard breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Finyard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frettish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Finyard ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Finyard no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Finyard wants to stand up but Frettish is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frettish passes Finyard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Finyard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Finyard pulls Frettish in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frettish trying to control but Finyard is working from the bottom.
Finyard pulls Frettish in close to his closed guard and prevents Frettish from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Frettish content to stall in guard here.
Frettish really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finyard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Frettish prevents Finyard from getting back to his feet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Finyard holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Finyard will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Frettish misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Finyard is looking to clinch but Frettish is avoiding it.
Frettish now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Some wild striking there from Finyard.
It seemed like Frettish was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finyard throws a sloppy head kick
and Frettish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finyard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD#
Finyard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Finyard not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zackary Finyard 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##CL#
Finyard clinches with his opponent.
Frettish stalls.
Frettish blocks the elbow strike.
Frettish tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Finyard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Finyard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finyard slips under a jab.
Frettish defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Finyard.
Frettish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Finyard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##TD#
Finyard jumps into guard, dragging Frettish to the mat.
Finyard is looking to stand up but Frettish isn't so interested in that idea.
Finyard pulls Frettish in close to his closed guard and prevents Frettish from doing any damage or advancing position.
Finyard wants to get back to his feet but Frettish is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Frettish stopping the sweep attempt from Finyard.
Finyard wants to stand but Frettish is controlling the position.
Frettish postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Finyard is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finyard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Frettish taking a bit of punishment here - Finyard scoring with strikes.
Finyard wants to control but Frettish is keeping him busy.
Finyard throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frettish is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zackary Finyard dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Finyard looks for a takedown but Frettish sprawls well.
Frettish doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Frettish swats away the attempt to clinch by Finyard.#TD#
Finyard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Finyard in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frettish is not content to let Finyard control the position.#T1##SUB#
Finyard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Finyard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Finyard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Finyard seems to be working for a kimura but Frettish defends the submission attempt.
Finyard with the ground and pound but Frettish uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Finyard trying to control the position from guard on top but Frettish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finyard looking to sit in guard and control but Frettish gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Finyard holds on and takes a little breather.
Frettish preventing the sweep.
Frettish must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Finyard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frettish trying to control but Finyard is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zackary Finyard clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Finyard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frettish circles away.
Frettish keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Frettish swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finyard is looking to land body kicks.
Zackary Finyard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frettish misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Finyard.
Finyard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zackary Finyard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finyard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Finyard clinches. #T1#
Frettish is trying to force a seperation but Finyard has the dominant position.#TD#
Finyard turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Frettish is not content to let Finyard control the position.
Zackary Finyard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Finyard misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Finyard.
Finyard moves into full mount!
Finyard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2##SUB#
Finyard jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Frettish is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Frettish and Finyard has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Finyard tries to stand but Frettish is controlling his head.
Finyard taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sloppy strikes there by Finyard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zackary Finyard had his way with Ed Frettish in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Finyard darts in trying to clinch
and Frettish counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frettish throws a predictable looking body shot
and Finyard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frettish throws a jab but it's blocked by Finyard.
Finyard shoots in and drives through. Frettish sprawls well.
Finyard shoots and misses
and Frettish counters with a nice uppercut.
Zackary Finyard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finyard has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Frettish was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zackary Finyard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Finyard clinches up with Frettish and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Frettish lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Finyard successfully pulls guard.
Finyard being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Frettish has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Zackary Finyard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Finyard is pulling down on Frettish's head. It's preventing any offense from Frettish, at least for the moment.#T2#
Frettish trying to control the position from guard on top but Finyard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ed Frettish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finyard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Frettish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Finyard 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 49:46
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zackary Finyard!
After winning the bout, Zackary Finyard 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:
RFL 012 Business-Unz-Gordon
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Finyard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Finyard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vogel pushes Finyard off looking to stand but Finyard dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finyard slows the pace down in half guard.
Finyard lands with a punch from half guard.
Vogel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Finyard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finyard wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vogel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finyard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Finyard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
so Vogel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Finyard wants to sweep here but Vogel controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Finyard is looking for a triangle but Vogel pushes his legs off easily.
Finyard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vogel's guard. #REVR##T2#
Finyard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Finyard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Finyard is stalling in the full guard.
Finyard throwing strikes from guard but Vogel blocks nicely.
Vogel wants to get back to his feet but Finyard is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Finyard wants to stand but Vogel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Finyard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Finyard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finyard 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.
Finyard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2#
Vogel has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Finyard has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Finyard jumps into guard, dragging Vogel to the mat.
Vogel postures up in Finyard's guard and throws a big left but Finyard blocks it.
Finyard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vogel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Finyard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4##SUB#
Finyard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#ES2#
Vogel kicks Finyard off and gets back to his feet.
Vogel fails with the takedown
and Finyard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vogel fails with the takedown.
Vogel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zackary Finyard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Finyard misses the shot to the body.
Finyard leaves Vogel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Vogel as Finyard shoots in.#CL#
Finyard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vogel, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Finyard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Finyard breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finyard shoots in looking for a takedown. Vogel tries to sprawl out of it but Finyard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vogel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Finyard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finyard throws a right hand that Vogel ducks under and follows up with a left that Vogel also avoids with ease.
Vogel throws a counter combo.#T1##CL#
Finyard closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Finyard lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vogel wants to get back to his feet.
Finyard wants to control but Vogel is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#ES2#
Vogel has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Finyard is on him like a limpet, forcing Vogel back against the cage.
Vogel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zackary Finyard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Vogel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vogel prevents a body shot from Finyard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Finyard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Finyard leaning against his opponent.
#TD2#
Vogel gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Finyard scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Vogel manages to mount him!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finyard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vogel dominating with strikes here.#T3#
Finyard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Finyard's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Vogel lands a heavy elbow.
Kurt Vogel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Finyard slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vogel lands with a punch from half guard.
Finyard is trying to get back to full guard.
Vogel wants to free his trapped foot but Finyard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Finyard trying to control here.
Vogel is keen to just control but Finyard is a slippery customer.
Vogel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Finyard wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Finyard trying to control from the bottom.
Finyard is looking for a sweep. Vogel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vogel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Finyard is looking to escape.
Vogel is looking to stall here but Finyard recovers full guard. #SUB#
Finyard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Finyard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vogel is controlling him.
Vogel being controlled here momentarily.
Finyard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vogel is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kurt Vogel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Finyard forces Vogel back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Finyard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Vogel clinches up against the cage.
Finyard tries a body shot but Vogel blocks it.
#TD#
Finyard jumps guard and drags Vogel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Finyard trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finyard wants to sweep here but Vogel controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finyard will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Finyard wants to stand and escape but Vogel is having none of it.
Vogel with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Finyard wants to sweep here but Vogel controlling him for the moment.
Vogel wants to control from the top but Finyard keeps moving.
Finyard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finyard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vogel is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Finyard. #ES2#
Vogel throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Finyard lands a slapping body shot.
Vogel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Finyard avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Finyard shoots in for a takedown but Vogel shows good takedown defense.
Vogel tries to clinch up but Finyard circles away and keeps his distance.
Finyard connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finyard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vogel pinned against the cage. Vogel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vogel doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Finyard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Finyard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Vogel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Finyard's guard.#T3#
Finyard wants to stand up but Vogel is controlling him.
Vogel scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Finyard has his foot on Vogel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vogel works his way back into a safe position though.
Vogel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Finyard's head.
Finyard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finyard is trying to keep Vogel in close.
Finyard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vogel trying to control the position from guard on top but Finyard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finyard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vogel is controlling him.
Vogel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Vogel is looking to work some ground and pound but Finyard has wrist control.
Finyard tries to strike from the bottom.
Finyard wants to stand and escape but Vogel is having none of it.
Vogel forces his way into half guard.
Finyard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vogel is working away from the top position though.
Vogel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Finyard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vogel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vogel's back!
Finyard misses with a punch to the head.
The referee is taking a good look at Vogel as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Finyard!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Finyard's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zackary Finyard.
I think Finyard 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zackary Finyard!
A relieved looking Zackary Finyard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RFL 006 Jones vs Divers
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Finyard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kucharski's waist but Kucharski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Finyard off to one side.
Kucharski is looking to counter punch.
Finyard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kucharski throwing a counter right hand but Finyard manages to avoid it.
Finyard moves in looking to clinch but Kucharski pushes him off.
Finyard looks to land a combination but Kucharski avoids it well.
It looked like Kucharski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finyard misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Finyard is defended easily by Kucharski.
Kucharski throwing a counter right hand but Finyard manages to avoid it.
Michal Kucharski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zackary Finyard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finyard shoots in looking for a takedown. Kucharski tries to sprawl out of it but Finyard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kucharski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Kucharski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Finyard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kucharski is looking to counter punch.
Michal Kucharski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finyard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kucharski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Finyard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kucharski as he avoids it easily.
Kucharski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Kucharski tries to keep at a distance but Finyard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kucharski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kucharski jumps guard but Finyard stands there with Kucharski around his waist. Kucharski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Finyard stalling in the clinch.
Kucharski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Finyard to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Finyard pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Finyard decides to pull guard.
Finyard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finyard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Finyard is pulling down on Kucharski's head. It's preventing any offense from Kucharski, at least for the moment.
Kucharski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kucharski won't allow Finyard to sweep him here. #T3##SUB2#
Finyard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kucharski stays in close to Finyard's body and controls the position.
Finyard is pulling down on Kucharski's head. It's preventing any offense from Kucharski, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Finyard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Kucharski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Finyard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kucharski was covering up waiting for the punch and Finyard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Finyard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Finyard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kucharski dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finyard trying to keep a closed guard but Kucharski is proving a slippery customer.
Kucharski wants to pass the guard but Finyard is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kucharski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Finyard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kucharski has managed to get both his arms back between Finyard's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zackary Finyard 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#
Kucharski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick from Finyard lands but Kucharski takes it in his stride.
Finyard tries to clinch there but Kucharski circles away.
Kucharski blocks a low kick nicely.
Kucharski is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finyard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Finyard moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Kucharski avoiding damage as Finyard throws knees to the body.
Kucharski tries to pull guard but Finyard holds him up against the cage and eventually Kucharski drops back down to his feet.
Kucharski takes a shot to the head.
Kucharski is trying to pull guard but Finyard has him pressed against the cage.
Kucharski is trying to pull guard but Finyard has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Kucharski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kucharski pulls guard.
Finyard wants to control from the top but Kucharski keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kucharski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Finyard manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Finyard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Finyard is trying to control the position but Kucharski postures up.
Finyard looking for a sweep. Not yet Finyard, not yet. #SUB2#
Finyard looking for a guillotine here but Kucharski defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Finyard wants to sweep here but Kucharski controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Finyard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kucharski manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Finyard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Finyard trying to control but Kucharski is working from the bottom.
Finyard is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Finyard with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Finyard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kucharski, up you get!
Finyard shoots in looking for a takedown but Kucharski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Finyard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kucharski throwing a counter right hand but Finyard manages to avoid it.
Finyard misses with a head kick.
Finyard tries to clinch but Kucharski moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kucharski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finyard misses with a takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by Finyard there.
Finyard darts in trying to clinch
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zackary Finyard 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#
Finyard throws a sloppy head kick and Kucharski moves out of range easily.
Kucharski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finyard throws a leg kick but Kucharski sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Kucharski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Finyard misses
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Finyard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Finyard sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucharski is controlling Finyard's posture.
Finyard wants to control from the top but Kucharski keeps moving. #T1#
Finyard advances position into side control!
Finyard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kucharski dodges the ground and pound from Finyard.
Kucharski trying to remain calm as Finyard controls from the top position.
Finyard trying to control the action but Kucharski is working from the bottom.
Finyard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kucharski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Finyard moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Finyard misses with the ground and pound.
Kucharski is not content to let Finyard control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Kucharski moves out of range as Finyard throws a body kick.
Kucharski is looking to counter punch.
Finyard tries to clinch up but Kucharski circles away and keeps his distance.
Finyard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Zackary Finyard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Finyard is defended easily by Kucharski.#TD2#
Kucharski tries to sprawl but Finyard drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Finyard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kucharski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Finyard.
Finyard wants to pass to mount but Kucharski is defending the position.
Kucharski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Finyard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Finyard's back!
Michal Kucharski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finyard can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zackary Finyard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Finyard 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zackary Finyard!
After winning the bout, Zackary Finyard 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:
AMC 009 Templar vs Gatsby
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Finyard takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Finyard throws a leg kick but Shot moved away.#CL#
Finyard has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Finyard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Shot gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shot controls Finyard momentarily but Finyard frees himself.
Shot wants to improve his position but instead Finyard has moved into half guard.
Shot trying to hold on to Finyard's head to control him but Finyard postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot is doing well to control the position and prevent Finyard from advancing to side control.
Shot gets full guard.
Shot told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Finyard wanted to stand there but Shot had control of the position. #T1#
Finyard passes Shot's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Finyard is trying to control. Shot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shot tries to roll over but Finyard keeps him under control.
Shot wants to control but Finyard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Finyard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shot is looking for a sweep. Finyard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Finyard winds up and cracks Shot with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Finyard tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Shot.
Shot wants to improve his position but Finyard is controlling well.
#T2#
Shot is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shot tries to roll over but Finyard keeps him under control.
Shot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Finyard.
Finyard is looking to advance position but Shot won't allow it.
Shot is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Finyard is looking for a kimura here.
Finyard is taking a breather. Shot says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Shot wants to control but Finyard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Finyard stalling away here and it's allowed Shot to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Finyard controlling from the top position.
Finyard preventing the sweep.
Finyard sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Finyard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shot tries to clinch but Finyard moves out of range. #T4#
Finyard dives in and grabs Shot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shot pushes down on Finyard's head and hops out.
Shot throws out a counter right but Finyard avoids it with no problem.
Shot blocks a low kick nicely.
Shot lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Finyard clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Finyard tightens his grip and picks Shot up, before dumping him to the ground. Shot manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Shot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Finyard preventing the sweep.
Shot is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finyard trying to control the position from guard on top but Shot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shot wants to improve his position but instead Finyard has moved into half guard.
Shot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zackary Finyard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Finyard.
Shot looks to land a right hand but Finyard moved out of range.
Shot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finyard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Finyard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finyard.#TD2#
Shot scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Finyard is looking to get back to is feet but Shot passes into side control.
Zackary Finyard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shot lands a few punches from side control.
Finyard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shot can do to turn this around?
Shot landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Finyard is trying to improve his position.
Finyard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Finyard is looking for a sweep.
Shot in side control, throwing shots but Finyard defends.
You can see the frustration on Finyard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Finyard is looking for a sweep.
Finyard wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Finyard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shot creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Finyard is trying to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Shot's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T2#
Shot cracks Finyard with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Finyard is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shot connects with a decent elbow.
Shot creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Finyard sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Shot scores with punches from side control.
Shot cracks Finyard with a big elbow.
Finyard holding on.
Finyard dodges the ground and pound from Shot.
Finyard is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Shot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Finyard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Finyard is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Finyard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Finyard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shot is looking to pass Finyard's guard but actually Finyard recovers to full guard.
Shot throws a big right hand that misses.
Shot looking to pass the guard.
Shot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shot postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Finyard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Finyard's head.#T4#
Shot landing with the ground and pound.
Finyard is looking to stand up but Shot isn't so interested in that idea.
Shot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Finyard wants to get back to his feet but Shot is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Finyard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shot's guard. #REVR#
Finyard passes into half guard.
Shot tries to roll over but Finyard keeps him under control.
Finyard wants to take a breather but Shot is having none of it.
Shot makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Shot 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Shot shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Finyard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shot is working Finyard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Finyard wants to stand but Shot is controlling the position.
Shot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shot content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Finyard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Shot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finyard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Finyard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Finyard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finyard is one step ahead there.
Shot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Finyard trying to control the position from guard on top but Shot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shot is trying to control the position but Finyard postures up.
Finyard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Finyard wants to get up but he can't break Shot's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shot trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shot looking for a sweep. Not yet Shot, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shot wants to clinch up but Finyard keeps it at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Shot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shot.
Shot is looking to land body kicks.
Finyard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finyard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shot back to the cage. Finyard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Finyard throws a head kick that misses
and Shot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finyard looks for a takedown but Shot sprawls well.#T3#
Shot keeps the fight on the outside.
Shot misses with a hook
#CL#
and Finyard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shot tries to pull guard but Finyard won't allow it.
Shot is trying to drag Finyard to the mat but Finyard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shot tries to pull guard but Finyard won't allow it.
Zackary Finyard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Shot.#TD#
Finyard decides to pull guard.
Finyard is looking to stand up but Shot isn't so interested in that idea.
Finyard looking for a sweep. Not yet Finyard, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Finyard throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Finyard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Shot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Finyard working a defensive guard here.
Shot throwing strikes but missing.
Shot scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Finyard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shot with a nice head shot there.
Shot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Finyard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finyard is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sebastian Shot.
I think Shot has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sebastian Shot!
During a confident post fight interview, Sebastian Shot thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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