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Event:
CSW 024 Lockwood vs Nico
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Finnur shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bravie as he avoids it easily.
Bravie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Finnur dives in and scores a takedown into Bravie's guard.
Finnur wants to pass the guard but Bravie is keeping the position.
Finnur looking to sit in guard and control but Bravie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Finnur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bravie is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravie stands up over Finnur, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Finnur is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bravie defends well.#SUB2#
Finnur is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Bravie chips away with some ground and pound.
Bravie content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Finnur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bravie is aware though and is defending well.
Bravie working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Finnur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bravie is aware though and is defending well.
Finnur has momentary wrist control but Bravie slips an elbow through the middle.
Bravie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Finnur isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bravie stacks Finnur on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bravie!
Bravie works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Bravie cracks Finnur with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bravie staying calm.
Bravie scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravie landing strikes.
Finnur tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bravie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Finnur gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bravie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bravie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Finnur is looking for a sweep. Bravie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB2#
Finnur actively working from the bottom here.
Bravie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Finnur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Finnur looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Finnur looks winded!
Bravie working the head and body with strikes.
Bravie is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Finnur looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Finnur trying to control from the bottom.
Bravie trying to control the action but Finnur is working from the bottom.
Bravie lands with a punch from half guard.
Finnur is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bravie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Finnur has hold of Bravie's hands but Bravie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bravie scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#
Finnur is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Bjorn Finnur's cut even more.
Bravie is keen to just control but Finnur is a slippery customer.
Bravie lands strikes from half guard.
Finnur is still in real trouble! Can Bravie finish him?#CUT#
Bjorn Finnur's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bjorn Finnur's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Edward Bravie!
A very excited looking Edward Bravie 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:
CSW 020 Crowe vs Tarasov
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Jeppesen moves into range and clinches up with Finnur.
Jeppesen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Jeppesen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jeppesen is looking to clinch.
Finnur is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL#
Finnur gets tackled into the ropes by Jeppesen. Jeppesen maintains the clinch.
Jeppesen stalling against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Jeppesen.
Finnur is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jeppesen is defending well.
Finnur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jeppesen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jeppesen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Finnur backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnur avoids a wild elbow strike from Jeppesen.
Jeppesen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finnur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1##BC#
Jeppesen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jeppesen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Bjorn Finnur has been cut.#CL#
Jeppesen drives through and clinches with Finnur against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jeppesen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jeppesen gets underhooks to prevent Finnur's takedown attempt.
William A Jeppesen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Finnur.
Jeppesen looking to stall.
Jeppesen lands with a light punch inside.
Finnur looking for a takedown.
Jeppesen is stalling here.
A right hand to the body from Jeppesen.
Jeppesen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.#BC#
Jeppesen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##CL#
Jeppesen closes the distance and clinches.
Jeppesen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jeppesen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jeppesen is stalling here.
Jeppesen gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by William A Jeppesen.
Jeppesen tries to clinch up.#CL#
Jeppesen clinches.
Jeppesen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finnur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Jeppesen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finnur on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Finnur gets tackled into the ropes by Jeppesen. Jeppesen maintains the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jeppesen. #T3#
Finnur drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jeppesen pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Jeppesen clinches up against the ropes.
Jeppesen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jeppesen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Jeppesen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Finnur has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jeppesen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Jeppesen breaks from the clinch.
Jeppesen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Finnur unleashes a big counter combination but Jeppesen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jeppesen tries to clinch up but Finnur circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Jeppesen gets a clinch. #T4##BC#
Jeppesen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finnur is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jeppesen.
Finnur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jeppesen wants to clinch.
Jeppesen wants to clinch.
Jeppesen stuffs the takedown.
Jeppesen moves in looking to clinch but Finnur pushes him off.
Finnur takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finnur swats away the attempt to clinch by Jeppesen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William A Jeppesen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Finnur's cut.
That's time! Jeppesen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Finnur shoots in for a takedown but Jeppesen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jeppesen doesn't manage to clinch there - Finnur circles away.
Jeppesen doesn't manage to clinch there - Finnur circles away.
Jeppesen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Finnur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jeppesen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Finnur avoids a punch combination nicely.
William A Jeppesen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnur shoots in looking for a takedown but Jeppesen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Finnur's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jeppesen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jeppesen lands with an uppercut that bounces Finnur off the ropes and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeppesen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Jeppesen moves into the clinch.#T1#
Jeppesen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Jeppesen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Finnur wants a takedown.
William A Jeppesen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Finnur.
Jeppesen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Jeppesen.
#BC#
Jeppesen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jeppesen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jeppesen tries to clinch but Finnur is having none of it.
Jeppesen wants to clinch.
That kick from Jeppesen tenderised Finnur's leg. Finnur is trying to keep his angry face on.
William A Jeppesen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Jeppesen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jeppesen misses with the combination.
Jeppesen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Finnur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Finnur gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jeppesen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #KD#
Jeppesen catches Finnur napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Finnur to the canvas!
#CUT#
That has opened up Bjorn Finnur's cut even more.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Finnur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jeppesen is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Finnur is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jeppesen rolls with it to try and escape but Finnur cranks on the arm and Jeppesen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjorn Finnur!
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Event:
CSW 015 Fiddler vs Bravie
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Finnur manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kawa on his heels. He'll look to pass Kawa's guard now, I'm sure.
Kawa can't keep his opponent in guard - Finnur advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Finnur is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kawa sees it coming and defends easily.
Finnur wants to free his trapped foot but Kawa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Finnur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Finnur is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kawa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Finnur.
Kawa is staying active underneath Finnur, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawa is looking to improve his position.
Finnur moves into full mount! Kawa won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Finnur working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Kawa turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Finnur off and cradles Kawa's limp body as Finnur celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Bjorn Finnur!
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Event:
C18: Gatsby vs Judea
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Bondarenko tries to clinch but Finnur is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bondarenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bondarenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Bondarenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Finnur, pushing him back against the cage.
Bondarenko lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Bjorn Finnur has been cut.
Finnur blocks an elbow strike from Bondarenko.
Bondarenko gets underhooks to prevent Finnur's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bondarenko throws an elbow but it misses.
Bondarenko misses with an elbow over the top.
Finnur is working for takedown but Bondarenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Finnur takes an elbow to the forehead.
Finnur avoids a wild elbow strike from Bondarenko.#T1#
Bondarenko throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bondarenko throws an elbow but misses.
Bondarenko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Finnur has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bondarenko after a bit of a struggle.
Svyatoslav Bondarenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Finnur.
Bondarenko lands an elbow that stopped Finnur in his tracks for a moment.
Finnur wants a takedown but no success here.
Bondarenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Bjorn Finnur's cut even more.
Finnur is trying to drag Bondarenko to the mat but Bondarenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
I was talking to Bondarenko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bondarenko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Finnur wants to take the fight to the mat but Bondarenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bondarenko throws an elbow but it misses.
Finnur takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bondarenko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Finnur's brow.
Bondarenko lands an elbow that stopped Finnur in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
The cut above Bjorn Finnur's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bondarenko lands an elbow just above Finnur 's eye.
Bondarenko misses with an elbow over the top.
Bondarenko lands an elbow that stopped Finnur in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
Bjorn Finnur's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bjorn Finnur's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Svyatoslav Bondarenko!
Svyatoslav Bondarenko 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:
C12: Aas vs Claudiano
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Lovric tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Lovric looking to score a takedown here. Finnur is defending well but Lovric drives through and ends up in Finnur's guard.#SUB2#
Finnur is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lovric has his hands clasped together but Finnur extends and breaks Lovric's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Finnur.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjorn Finnur!
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Event:
Combate 6: Quarta-feira
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1#
jo fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
jo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Finnur to the ground. jo is now in Finnur's guard.#SUB#
Finnur working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. jo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Finnur is tightening it up a little... jo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! jo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! jo taps out! Nice BJJ there by Finnur!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bjorn Finnur!
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Event:
Combate 2: Guerra
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Finnur fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Fossmo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fossmo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2#
Fossmo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Fossmo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Finnur, who protects the arm well.
Fossmo controls the position.
Fossmo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Finnur to see if he's OK.
Fossmo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Finnur tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fossmo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Finnur wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Fossmo has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Finnur's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Finnur is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Fossmo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Helge Fossmo!
After winning the bout, Helge Fossmo 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:
QFC Tournament 753 Round 2
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Finnur staying out of range there.
Finnur quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Finnur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knight throws out the jab.
Knight misses with a right hand
and Finnur counters with a three punch combo that has Knight backing up. Knight nods at Finnur to acknowledge the strikes.
Knight misses with an uppercut.
Knight misses with a hook.#CL2#
Finnur gets tackled into the cage by Knight. Knight maintains the clinch.
Finnur blocks a body shot from Knight.
Finnur goes for a takedown attempt but Knight pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kyle Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight throws a low kick but Finnur avoids it.
Finnur looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnur misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Finnur closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knight circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Finnur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight looks to throw the jab but Finnur is out of range. #T1#
Finnur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Finnur gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Knight moves into the clinch.
Knight prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knight's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Knight.
#T2#
Finnur blocking some punches.
Finnur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Finnur gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Knight regains guard.
Finnur wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Finnur throws a big right hand that misses.
Finnur 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.
Finnur looking to pass the guard.
Knight has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Knight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finnur. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Finnur advances position into side control!#SUB#
Finnur is trying to get an arm triangle but Knight is defending well. #SUB#
Finnur wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knight, who protects the arm well.
Knight dodges the ground and pound from Finnur.
Knight tries to buck Finnur off but Finnur is having none of it.#SUB#
Finnur is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Knight is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Finnur taking a breather here.
Finnur trying to control the position but Knight is working away. #T4#
Knight tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Finnur wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Knight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knight tries to buck Finnur off but Finnur is having none of it.#SUB#
Finnur is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knight is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Finnur in the domination position with Knight hanging on.
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knight is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Knight keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finnur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight can't do much from the bottom here.
Knight taking a bit of punishment here - Finnur scoring with strikes.
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 Bjorn Finnur will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Knight clinches.
Knight stops a takedown attempt from Finnur.
Knight should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Knight pushes off an throws an elbow but Finnur leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Finnur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finnur is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knight is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Finnur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight tries to work over Finnur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Finnur controls his hands.
Knight working aggressively here.
Knight scores with a shoulder strike.
Knight controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1#
Knight tries to work over Finnur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finnur's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Knight.
Finnur is working for takedown but Knight is calmly controlling the position for now.
Finnur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knight throws a head punch that misses.
Finnur can't get the takedown.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knight misses with a punch to the body.
Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Finnur controls the action.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finnur is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knight pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knight is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finnur.
Knight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finnur's elbow.
Knight misses with some punches.
Knight looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knight manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T3#
Knight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finnur's elbow.
Finnur has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knight creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knight stalling the fight.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Knight has eaten all the pies!
Knight throws an elbow but it misses.
Knight throws an elbow but it misses.
Finnur drops down looking for an ankle pick but Knight pulls his leg out and moves away.
Finnur defending well as Knight loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Knight tries to clinch but Finnur moves out of range.
Finnur appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Knight closes the distance and clinches.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knight throws an elbow but it misses.
Finnur changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knight fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Finnur defending well as Knight loads up on a big left hand.
Finnur throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knight's waist but Knight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Finnur off to one side.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finnur.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finnur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown attempt by Finnur or perhaps it was just good defense by Knight, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Knight 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Finnur ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Knight defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Finnur.
Nice defenses there by Finnur.
Knight looks to throw the jab but Finnur is out of range.
Knight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finnur counters with a series of strikes. Knight will be more careful next time no doubt.
Knight shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Knight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finnur.
Finnur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Finnur went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight looks to land a left hand but Finnur moved out of range nicely.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Finnur is just out of range.
As Knight looks to move away, Finnur throws a big counter combo but Knight just gets out of the way.
Knight misses with a hook.
Finnur is looking to counter with a body kick.
Knight throws a low kick but Finnur avoids it.
Knight just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFinnur.#T1#
Finnur changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knight tries to avoid it but Finnur manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knight to the ground. Knight escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kyle Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finnur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.
A big left from Knight misses.
Finnur appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knight throws the left hand but Finnur avoids the punch easily.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Finnur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finnur was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knight misses the jab.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Finnur is just out of range.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finnur manages to avoid it.
Knight tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Finnur counter with a right hand.
Kyle Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Finnur fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knight avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Finnur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finnur throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knight's waist but Knight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Finnur off to one side.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight slaps away a takedown attempt from Finnur, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Finnur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight tries to clinch but Finnur is having none of it.
Knight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finnur was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Knight is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T3##CL2#
Knight has closed the distance and engaged Finnur in a clinch.
Finnur has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Knight after a bit of a struggle.
Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knight is pressed up against the cage. Finnur has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knight down to the mat. Knight avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finnur throws a big counter combination but Knight scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Knight pushes Finnur up against the cage in a clinch.
Finnur blocks the elbow strike.
Knight throws an elbow that misses.
Knight creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Knight controlling the action here for a moment.
Knight working aggressively here.
Knight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finnur's elbow.
Finnur prevents a body shot from Knight.
Finnur is looking for a takedown.
Bjorn Finnur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knight stalls.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finnur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyle Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Finnur can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knight 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Kyle Knight!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Kyle Knight!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Kyle Knight!
Kyle Knight wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 753 Round 1
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Platipus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Finnur.
Nice body punch from Platipus. #TD#
Platipus gets caught flat footed, as Finnur shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Finnur stands and throws Platipus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Platipus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Finnur wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Finnur is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Platipus's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Finnur wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Platipus, who protects the arm well.
Platipus is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Finnur asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Finnur trying to control the action but Platipus is working from the bottom.
Platipus trying his best to control but Finnur has mounted him.
Platipus avoids a series of strikes thrown by Finnur.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Platipus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Platipus is squirming around, avoiding Finnur's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finnur looking to control and managing it successfully.
Platipus wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Finnur controlling from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finnur punches the canvas rather than the man.
I really don't envy Platipus right now.
A lull in the action here.
#T3#
Finnur is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Platipus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Platipus is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Finnur throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Finnur is riding his opponent, not letting Platipus buck him off.
Platipus can't escape the position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Finnur is landing with strikes. Platipus can't take much more of this.
Platipus staying busy and making it hard for Finnur to control. #SUB#
Platipus won't enjoy being in this position. Finnur looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Platipus is tapping - it's over boys! Finnur picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bjorn Finnur!
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