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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Finch dives in for a single leg takedown but Zahav sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Zahav misses.
Zahav looks to land a combination but Finch avoids it well.
Finch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zahav as he jumps to the side.
As Finch backs off Zahav throws a huge counter combo but Finch manages to avoid it all.
Finch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Finch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zahav.
Zahav lands with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Troy Finch has been cut.
Zahav swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zahav cracks Finch with an open hand slap.#TD#
Finch dives in and scores a takedown into Zahav's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zahav has his hands on Finch's head, controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zahav can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Finch wants to stand but Zahav has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Finch forces his way into half guard.
Zahav really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Finch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zahav is doing well to control the position and prevent Finch from advancing to side control.
Zahav wants to get back to full guard but Finch has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finch grinds an elbow into Zahav's temple. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Zahav's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finch wants to control but Zahav is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Finch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zahav is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zahav tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Finch wants to control the pace but Zahav is squirming around nicely.
Zahav is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Finch looking to control but Zahav is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zahav is trying to reverse the position but instead Finch has taken his back - oops!
Zahav looks winded!#SUB#
Zahav is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Zahav trying to control but not successfully. #T3##SUB#
Finch is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Zahav defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Zahav wants to control his opponent's hands but Finch gets his hands free.
Zahav is really stuck here.
Zahav is taking damage to the body and head. #SUB#
Finch is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Zahav is defending well though. Finch let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Finch looking to break Zahav's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Zahav remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Finch will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4##SUB#
Finch working for a choke but Zahav is defending well. #SUB#
Finch has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Zahav has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Zahav tries to escape the position.
Zahav looking very determined here, making life difficult for Finch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zahav trying to control the hands but Finch breaks the grip.
Zahav covers up after that shot from Finch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Finch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Troy Finch's cut.
That's time! Finch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Finch defending well as Zahav loads up on a big left hand.
Zahav misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Zahav throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Zahav throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.
Zahav throws a right and a left that Finch avoids nicely.
Zahav lands a nice looking body shot.
Finch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baruch Zahav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zahav misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Finch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch misses with a head kick.
Zahav is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Zahav as Finch shoots in.
Zahav looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Finch fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Finch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Zahav lunges at Finch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Finch's hand.
Zahav digs a good hook to Finch's body.
#CL#
Finch takes the fight into the clinch.
Finch is trying to break the clinch but Zahav has him pressed against the cage.
Finch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zahav avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Finch avoiding damage.
Finch tries for a takedown but Zahav manages to get underhooks.
Finch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zahav lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finch or not. #T2#
Finch tries to pull guard but Zahav forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zahav cracks Finch with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zahav.
Zahav gets underhooks to prevent Finch's takedown attempt.
Finch has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zahav after a bit of a struggle.
Finch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zahavs head.
A right handed body shot lands from Zahav.
Finch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Finch drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch wants to stand up but Zahav is controlling him.
Zahav wants to stand but Finch has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3##SUB#
Finch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Finch managing to control the position.
Finch has a closed guard, preventing Zahav from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zahav wants to stand and escape but instead Finch has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Zahav trying to control the position here.
Zahav keeping moving, preventing Finch from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zahav pulls Finch in to control the position.
Zahav working a defensive guard but Finch passes into half guard.
Zahav wants to control the action here but instead Finch manages to pass to full mount!
Zahav tries to hold on but Finch postures up.
Finch pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Zahav wants to hold on but Finch pushes him away.#SUB#
Finch is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zahav has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Finch trying to control but Zahav is having none of it.
Zahav tries to control the position but Finch now has his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Baruch Zahav will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Troy Finch's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Finch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finch misses with a head kick.
Zahav scores with a nice right hand.
Zahav swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
It looked like Finch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zahav scores with a sloppy right hand. Finch should have avoided that one.
A shot to the body from Zahav misses
and Finch counters with a left to the body.
Zahav looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Zahav swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Finch counters with a head kick.
Troy Finch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zahav throws a series of punches but Finch moves out of range.
Finch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zahav manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zahav misses with a wild body shot.
Zahav tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Zahav.
Zahav takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zahav takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finch throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zahav circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zahav was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
Finch fails to land the takedown.
Zahav now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zahav rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zahav throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Finch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zahav, pushing him back against the cage.
Finch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zahav avoids it.
Finch is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zahav to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Finch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finch has Zahav pressed against the cage, preventing Zahav from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Finch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zahav gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zahav letting Finch take a breather here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Zahav blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Zahav breaks from the clinch.
Finch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zahav as he jumps to the side.
Finch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zahav defends well and Finch ends up having to push Zahav into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Finch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zahav tries to avoid it but Finch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zahav to the ground. Zahav escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baruch Zahav is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zahav throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zahav doesn't seem bothered though.
Zahav misses with a straight left.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finch has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Finch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zahav manages to avoid it.
Finch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zahav sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Finch somewhat.
Zahav uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Finch has time to react.
Finch fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Finch changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zahav looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Finch stands up.
Finch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zahav finds it's way round the side to connect with Finch's head. #T4#
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Finch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zahav's waist but Zahav gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Finch off to one side.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zahav misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finch is looking for a counter combo.
Zahav misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Finch shoots in for a double leg but Zahav sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Finch throws a right and a left that Zahav avoids nicely.
Zahav lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zahav misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Finch counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice left hand lands by Zahav.
#BC#
Finch manages to break the clinch.
Finch moves out of range as Zahav strikes.
Finch throws a big counter combination but Zahav scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Baruch Zahav seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zahav tries to avoid it but Finch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zahav to the ground. Zahav escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baruch Zahav comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zahav 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Baruch Zahav!
A less than humble Baruch Zahav misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Finch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Troy Finch has been cut.
Strife connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strife but Strife pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cloud Strife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strife but Strife pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Finch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cloud Strife has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Finch.
Finch shoots in but Strife avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Finch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strife as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strife connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Finch scrambles back to his feet.
Strife scores with a jab. Finch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Finch. #T1#
Strife swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Strife clinches up against the cage.
Strife presses Finch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Finch looks winded!
A hook to the body from Strife.
Strife lands a right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Troy Finch's cut even more.
Strife scores with a shoulder strike.
Strife lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strife lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strife.
Strife presses Finch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Strife gets through Finch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Strife on the inside. #ROC#
Finch is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Strife scores with a nice short uppercut.
Finch is still on wobbly legs! Can Strife finish him?
Strife throws a big uppercut that drops Finch! More strikes from Strife and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Finch lies dazed against the cage as Strife celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cloud Strife!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Pinezka scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Troy Finch has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Pinezka. That snapped Finch's head back.
Artur Pinezka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinezka stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Finch pushes Pinezka up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Finch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Finch clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Finch manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Finch trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Finch holds on and takes a little breather.
Finch is trying to keep Pinezka in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pinezka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Finch working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Finch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pinezka manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Finch stands up over Pinezka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Finch seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU#
Finch decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Finch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Finch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pinezka is looking to get back to his feet here but Finch is keeping cool and he's managed to take Pinezka's back.#T2#
Finch is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Finch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pinezka for as long as he can get away with.#T3##SUB#
Finch working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Pinezka is doing well to defend. Finch seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Pinezka is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Troy Finch!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Pinezka scores with a jab to the body.
Pinezka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Troy Finch has been cut.
Finch moves out of range as Pinezka strikes.
Pinezka misses with an uppercut.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinezka connects with a body shot that sends Finch's belly button to the back.
A shot to the body from Pinezka misses #CL2#
and Finch counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Finch.
Finch has Pinezka pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Finch ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Finch no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Finch has his foot on Pinezka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pinezka works his way back into a safe position though.
Finch wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Finch is looking for a triangle but Pinezka pushes his legs off easily.
Pinezka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Finch on the ground.#T1#
Finch controlling Pinezka's posture. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Finch manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Finch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Pinezka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinezka throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Pinezka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finch slips under a jab from Pinezka.
A big left from Pinezka misses.
Pinezka misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Finch counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Finch winds up and cracks Pinezka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch stalling. #SUB2#
Finch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Finch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Finch maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pinezka could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Finch has cracked it and Pinezka is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Finch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Troy Finch!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Johnathan gets the takedown into side control.
Finch prevents Johnathan from improving position.
Johnathan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Johnathan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Finch is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Finch stops Johnathan from passing to mount.
Finch is working to avoid the ground and pound but Johnathan connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Johnathan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Finch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnathan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Johnathan tries to advance to mount but Finch denies him. #SUB#
Johnathan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Finch rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Johnathan's guard! Nice work there by Finch!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch wants to get up but he can't break Johnathan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Finch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Finch chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnathan wants to get back to his feet but Finch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Finch throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finch won't allow Johnathan to get back to his feet.
Johnathan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Finch throwing strikes from guard but Johnathan blocks nicely.
Finch trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnathan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finch passes into half guard.
Johnathan pushes Finch off looking to stand but Finch dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Finch is working for a kimura but Johnathan is defending it quite comfortably.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnathan shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Finch lands with a kick to the temple. Johnathan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD#
Johnathan scores with a takedown into Finch's guard.#ES2#
Finch wriggles free and stands up.
Johnathan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Finch stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Badluck Johnathan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Johnathan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Finch to the mat! Finch manages to get full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnathan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnathan stands up over Finch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnathan throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Finch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnathan throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnathan throwing strikes from guard but Finch blocks nicely.
Finch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnathan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4#
Finch prevents Johnathan from getting back to his feet.
Johnathan keeping moving, preventing Finch from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Finch 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##TD#
Johnathan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Finch quickly recovers to half guard.
Finch is looking to improve his position.
Finch is still trying to improve position.
Johnathan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Finch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnathan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnathan drops an elbow to the side of Finch's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnathan connects with a nice short shot to Finch's temple.
Finch on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Finch is trying to stand back up but Johnathan is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnathan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Finch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Finch trying to control the position.
Johnathan postures up and lands a big shot to Finch's brow. #T1#
Finch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnathan distracts Finch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnathan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Finch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnathan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnathan slips nicely into half guard.
Johnathan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finch punching from the bottom.
Johnathan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnathan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnathan connects with a nice short shot to Finch's temple.
Johnathan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnathan lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Johnathan landing shots from mount.
Finch taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnathan avoids the attempt from Finch to control.
Finch is breathing heavily.
Johnathan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Finch's face.
Johnathan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Johnathan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Finch in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Johnathan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Finch can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Johnathan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Johnathan.
Johnathan working Finch over with strikes here.
Johnathan breaks from Finch's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Badluck Johnathan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnathan raining down shots from the mount!
Johnathan lands with some strikes.#T3#
Johnathan lands with some strikes.
Johnathan landing strikes from the mount and Finch is in trouble!
Johnathan lands a big elbow.
Johnathan with the ground and pound from mount.
Johnathan with the ground and pound from mount.
Johnathan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Finch looks a forlorn figure.
Johnathan working the ground and pound effectively.
Johnathan with shots to the head and body - Finch looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch is trying desperately to improve position.
Finch is bucking up trying to escape but Johnathan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Johnathan lands a couple of good shots and Finch has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Finch is covering up but some of the strikes from Johnathan are getting through and doing damage.
#T4##SUB#
Johnathan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Finch covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#SUB#
Johnathan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Johnathan lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnathan throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Finch!
Johnathan punishes Finch with strikes from the back mount.
Johnathan scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The referee is taking a good look at Finch as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Johnathan!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnathan lands a shot to the body.
Johnathan lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Johnathan loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Finch hold on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badluck Johnathan dominated that second round.
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##TD#
Johnathan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnathan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Finch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnathan lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Johnathan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnathan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Finch won't allow Johnathan to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Finch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnathan pulls his head out easily.
Johnathan winds up and cracks Finch with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnathan working over Finch with some ground and pound. Finch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Johnathan.
Finch has hold of Johnathan's hands but Johnathan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnathan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Johnathan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Finch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finch has hold of Johnathan's hands but Johnathan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnathan 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.
Ground and pound from Johnathan.
Finch has hold of Johnathan's hands but Johnathan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Johnathan seems to be working for a kimura but Finch defends the submission attempt.
Johnathan working over Finch with some ground and pound. Finch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Finch is trying to stand.
Johnathan lands strikes from half guard.
Johnathan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finch can do to turn this around?
Johnathan wants to free his trapped foot but Finch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnathan working the head and body with strikes.
Johnathan trying to pass the guard but Finch defending well.
Nice strikes from Johnathan there. #T2#
Johnathan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnathan wants to pass to mount but Finch is defending the position.
Finch on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnathan is nestled in close to Finch, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnathan 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.
Johnathan working Finch over with strikes.
Finch has hold of Johnathan's hands but Johnathan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnathan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnathan prevents Finch from improving his position.
Johnathan slips a nice elbow through Finch's hands, connecting with Finch's forehead.
Finch has hold of Johnathan's hands but Johnathan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Johnathan wants to pass to mount but Finch is defending the position.
Johnathan lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnathan drops an elbow to the side of Finch's head.
Johnathan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Finch's thigh. Finch counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Finch is trying to control the position but Johnathan postures up.
Finch has momentary wrist control but Johnathan slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnathan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finch is keeping the position for now.
Johnathan is in close to Finch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnathan postures up and lands a big shot to Finch's brow.
Johnathan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnathan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Johnathan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnathan landing with the ground and pound.
Finch pulls Johnathan in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnathan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Johnathan stands up over Finch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnathan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnathan distracts Finch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnathan distracts Finch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnathan working some strikes from top position.
Johnathan chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnathan cracks Finch with a solid left hand.
Finch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Finch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnathan is aware though and is defending well.
Johnathan cracks Finch with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Badluck Johnathan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnathan 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:26
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Badluck Johnathan!
Badluck Johnathan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Jensen shoots for a double leg takedown but Finch sprawls well. He's pushed Jensen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been informed that Jensen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jensen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Finch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jensen did well to prevent Finch getting side control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Finch connects with a nice short shot to Jensen's temple.
Finch wants to take a breather but Jensen is having none of it.
Finch trying to mount his opponent but Jensen defends it.
Finch trying to control from half guard but Jensen is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jensen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Finch works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
Finch with good strikes from the mount here!
Finch fails to take his opponent's back.
Finch controlling his opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Finch cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Finch tries to control but Jensen wriggling away. #T2##SUB#
Finch has control of Jensen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jensen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Finch landing strikes, looking to finish!
Finch landing punches.
Finch trying to control but Jensen is having none of it.
Finch with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Finch scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jensen?
#ROC#
Jensen is rocked!#SUB#
Finch has hold of Jensen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jensen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jensen is still in real trouble! Can Finch finish him?
Finch trying to control but Jensen is having none of it. #SUB#
Finch is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jensen is surviving well by controlling Finch's body position as best he can.
Jensen is bucking up trying to escape but Finch cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Finch wants to control the pace but Jensen is squirming around nicely. #T4##SUB#
Jensen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Finch.
Finch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jensen is looking to escape.
Finch fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Finch trying to control but Jensen is having none of it.
Finch dominating with strikes here.
Finch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jensen on the ground.
Finch looking to control but Jensen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finch looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Jensen covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Finch!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Scott closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Finch counters with a nice double leg into side control. Scott won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Scott throws Finch to one side and escapes!
Scott moves out of range of the body kick from Finch.
Scott lands with a nice combination. Finch backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Troy Finch has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott swats away the attempt to clinch by Finch.
Scott doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Finch seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Scott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Finch tries to avoid it but Scott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Finch to the ground. Finch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Scott misses with a takedown
and Finch counters with a one-two to the body.
Scott tries for a takedown but Finch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Troy Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Scott.
Finch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Scott counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Scott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Scott gets tackled into the cage by Finch. Finch maintains the clinch.
Finch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Scott walks away with a smile on his face. Finch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Finch shoots in looking for a takedown. Scott tries to sprawl out of it but Finch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Finch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scott, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Finch pulls guard successfully.
Scott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Scott showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Scott throwing strikes but missing.
Finch working a defensive guard but Scott manages to pass into side control anyway.
Finch tries to bench press Scott off him but Scott keeps the position.
Scott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Finch trying to remain calm as Scott controls from the top position.
Finch is looking for a sweep.
Finch tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Scott presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Finch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Finch tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Scott might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Finch defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Scott.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scott thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Finch tries to buck Scott off but Scott takes his back!
Scott controlling well, preventing Finch from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott gets his hands free as Finch looks to control.
I really don't envy Finch right now.
Finch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scott on the ground.#SUB2#
Scott is looking for the choke from the back position but Finch is controlling his hands well.
Scott lands shots from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Scott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Troy Finch's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Scott looks for a takedown but Finch sprawls well.
Finch half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Scott moves out of range of the leg kick from Finch.#CL2#
Scott closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Finch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scott paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Scott instigates a clinch.
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Finch is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Finch.
Finch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Scott walks away with a smile on his face. Finch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Finch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scott but Scott pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Scott lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finch at a distance.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Finch as he jumps to the side.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Troy Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Scott.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
Finch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt - Finch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Finch slaps away a takedown attempt from Scott, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2##CL#
Finch clinches.
Finch is pushing Scott up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Finch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Scott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Scott pushes Finch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Finch - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Scott jumps guard but Finch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Scott is pressed up against the cage. Finch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Scott down to the mat. Scott avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Scott or perhaps it was just good defense by Finch, which made it look bad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Scott is breathing heavily.#CL#
Finch has Scott up against the cage in a clinch.
Scott is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Finch is keeping busy.
Scott is trying to stall.
#T4#
Finch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2#
Scott has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Finch uses from the top position.
Finch wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scott is adopting a defensive guard.
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.
A close second round but Harvey Scott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Troy Finch's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Finch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Troy Finch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finch throws a body kick that misses
and Scott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scott has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Finch counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Scott wants to get back to striking at distance but Finch won't allow it.
#TD2#
Scott manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Scott is trying to control the position but Finch postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Scott is proving hard to escape from.
Scott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Scott holds on and takes a little breather. #SU#
Finch gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Scott comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Finch clinches up with Scott and pushes him back against the cage.
Scott is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Scott prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Finch pulls Scott into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scott slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Scott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finch works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Scott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scott stays in close to Finch's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finch looking to control.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finch is keeping the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Scott is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Scott instigates a clinch.
Scott being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Finch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Scott fails to land the takedown.
Troy Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Scott.
Scott tries for a takedown but Finch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Finch dodges the punch combination from Scott.
Scott jabs Finch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Finch is defended easily by Scott.#T4#
Scott shoots and misses #CL#
and Finch counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Scott manages to break the clinch.
Scott blocks a head kick by Finch.
Scott shoots in and drives through. Finch sprawls well.
Finch connects with a body shot.
Finch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scott tries to avoid it but Finch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scott to the ground. Scott escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Scott throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finch's waist but Finch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scott off to one side. #CL2#
Finch gets tackled into the cage by Scott. Scott maintains the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finch has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Scott after a bit of a struggle.
Scott jumps guard but Finch stands there with Scott around his waist. Scott gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Troy Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harvey Scott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scott avoiding damage as Finch throws knees to the body.
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 Troy Finch.
I think Scott 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Harvey Scott!
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