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Event:
ICC 7: Davis v Life
Date: Oct 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Finnes is looking to clinch but Fapple is avoiding it.
Fapple is looking to counter punch.
Devon Finnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnes tries to clinch there but Fapple circles away.
The fighters circling - Finnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fapple throwing a counter right hand but Finnes manages to avoid it.
Finnes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Finnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fapple.
Fapple thuds his right hand into Finnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fapple avoids the head kick by Finnes.
Fapple keeps the fight on the outside.
Fapple is looking to counter punch.
Fapple stuffs the takedown attempt from Finnes. Finnes gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fapple uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finnes.
An attempted straight right counter from Fapple misses the target.
Fapple scores with a nice strike.
Finnes wants to clinch
and Fapple counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Fapple throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Finnes misses.
Finnes tries to clinch up but Fapple circles away and keeps his distance.
Fapple avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Finnes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fapple cracks Finnes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Finnes throws a nice looking combination but Fapple bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fapple takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Fapple swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Fapple misses the target.
Finnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fapple.
Fapple avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finnes tries to clinch there but Fapple circles away.
Finnes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fapple's head backwards.
Finnes moves out of range of the strikes.#T2##TD2#
Finnes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fapple quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finnes is keen to just control but Fapple is a slippery customer.
Finnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Finnes is trying to control. Fapple wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Finnes stops Fapple from getting back to his feet.
Fapple on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fapple tries to get out of the position.
Fapple is refusing to be controlled, as Finnes sits in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Finnes tries to clinch up
and Fapple counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
A lazy body kick from Finnes
and Fapple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fapple is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Finnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fapple.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Finnes is defended easily by Fapple.
Fapple loads up on a big right hand but Finnes slips the punch.
Finnes works over Fapple's head and body with a nice combination.
Finnes misses with a hook
and Fapple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fapple looks to land a right hand but Finnes moved out of range.
It seemed like Finnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Fapple misses its intended target. #T4#
Finnes moves in looking to clinch but Fapple pushes him off.
Fapple pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Fapple on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fapple drops his hands momentarily and Finnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Finnes tries to clinch but Fapple moves out of range.
Fapple throws a hook but Finnes avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finnes jabs Fapple to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Finnes is looking to clinch but Fapple is avoiding it.
Fapple waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finnes.
Finnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Fapple counter with a right hand.
Finnes lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Fapple gets tackled into the cage by Finnes. Finnes maintains the clinch.
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 Quincy Fapple will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Finnes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fapple paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Fapple misses its target.
Finnes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Finnes tries to clinch up but Fapple circles away and keeps his distance.
Fapple moves away from the strike by Finnes.
Finnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fapple swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fapple sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fapple swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finnes moves in looking to clinch but Fapple pushes him off.
A quick step to the side and Fapple tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fapple misses with a body shot.
Finnes stuns Fapple with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fapple manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fapple throwing a counter right hand but Finnes manages to avoid it.
Finnes darts in trying to clinch
and Fapple counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Fapple avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Fapple was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Finnes.
Finnes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fapple paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Fapple misses the target.
Fapple takes one on the button.
Finnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finnes throws a head kick that misses
and Finnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Finnes duly obliges.
Finnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fapple counters with a stiff right hand.
Fapple pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fapple blocks a head kick by Finnes.
Fapple throwing a counter right hand but Finnes manages to avoid it.
A big left from Fapple misses.
Finnes slips under a jab.#T2#
Finnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fapple was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fapple keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finnes slips a straight right by Fapple.
A nice side step and Finnes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Finnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fapple was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnes.
Fapple's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finnes under the eye.
Fapple loads up on a big right hand but Finnes slips the punch.
A nice side step and Finnes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fapple gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fapple circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Finnes to the canvas! Finnes doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Fapple keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quincy Fapple!
Our winner, Quincy Fapple, 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:
ICC 3
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Finnes closes the distance and pushes Phillips back into the ropes.
Phillips blocks an elbow strike from Finnes.
Phillips is trying to drag Finnes to the mat but Finnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Finnes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Phillips up against the ropes.
Phillips is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Phillips tries to break the clinch but Finnes is controlling the position.
Phillips wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips tries to break the clinch but Finnes is controlling the position. #BC2#
Phillips breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phillips dives in for a single leg takedown but Finnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Finnes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Devon Finnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathon Phillips.
Finnes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Phillips momentarily.
Devon Finnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finnes sprawls well. Finnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet.#T1##CL#
Finnes drives through and clinches with Phillips against the ropes.
Finnes is trying to force a seperation but Phillips has the dominant position.
Phillips keeps control of Finnes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Finnes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Phillips's brow. #BC#
Finnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phillips tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Finnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phillips takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Finnes clinches.
Finnes has had enough of the clinch but Phillips keeps him there for the moment.
Finnes has Phillips pushed against the ropes.
Finnes stalling against the ropes.
#T2#
Finnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Finnes.
Finnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Phillips.
Finnes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Phillips.
#BC#
Finnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Finnes has Phillips up against the ropes in a clinch.
Finnes lands with a short shot to the head.
Phillips is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC#
Finnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phillips throws a nice looking combination but Finnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Finnes.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Phillips goes for a double leg but Finnes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Finnes continues to drive forward.#CL#
Finnes closes the distance and clinches.
Phillips is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Finnes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Finnes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phillips is looking to take this one to the mat.
Phillips has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Finnes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Phillips trying to stall but Finnes improves his position.
Finnes is trying to break free.
The referee calls for Finnes to work.
#T4#
Phillips is trying to break the clinch but Finnes is controlling him.
Finnes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Phillips tries to score a body lock takedown but Finnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Finnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Finnes clinches.
Finnes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Phillips wants to break free but Finnes has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Finnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Finnes dominated that round.
That's time! Finnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Finnes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Phillips's guard.
Finnes cracks Phillips with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Finnes sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Phillips throws his legs up looking for a submission but Finnes uses it to pass to side control.
Finnes looks up at the clock and then as Phillips takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Finnes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips is being controlled here.
Finnes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Phillips is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SU#
Finnes decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1##CL#
Finnes moves into range and clinches up with Phillips.
Finnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phillips is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Phillips throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Finnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phillips throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finnes's waist but Finnes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phillips off to one side.
Finnes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Jonathon Phillips has been cut.
Finnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phillips takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC#
Phillips is rocked!#CL#
Finnes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Phillips, pushing him back against the ropes.
Phillips is still on wobbly legs! Can Finnes finish him?
Finnes misses with an elbow over the top.
Phillips avoiding damage as Finnes throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Finnes breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Finnes closes the distance and pushes Phillips back into the ropes.#BC#
Finnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Phillips tries to keep at a distance but Finnes has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finnes throws a big uppercut that drops Phillips! More strikes from Finnes and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Phillips lies dazed against the ropes as Finnes celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Finnes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Finnes lands a jab.#CL2#
Tang moves into range and clinches up with Finnes.
Finnes dodges an elbow strike from Tang.
Finnes dodges an elbow strike from Tang.
Finnes avoids a wild elbow strike from Tang.
Tang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tang pushes off an throws an elbow but Finnes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Finnes blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Finnes's brow.
Finnes blocks an elbow strike from Tang.
Finnes misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tang misses with an elbow over the top.
Finnes avoids the elbow strike from Tang, against the cage.
Finnes looking to slow down the pace here.
Tang lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Devon Finnes has been cut.
Finnes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Finnes blocks the elbow strike.
Finnes is trying to maintain a safe position but Tang gets an underhook and turns Finnes into the cage.
Finnes dodges an elbow strike from Tang.
A right hook to the body lands for Tang.
Finnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tang.
Finnes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tang.
Finnes blocks the elbow strike.
Finnes stalling against the cage.
Finnes blocks an elbow strike.
Tang looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Tang pushes off an throws an elbow but Finnes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Finnes's brow.
Finnes is looking for a takedown.
Finnes takes an elbow to the temple.
Finnes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Finnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Finnes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tang has him pressed against the cage.
Tang being controlled against the cage.
Finnes avoids the elbow strike from Tang, against the cage.
Tang blocks an elbow strike.
Finnes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tang cracks Finnes with a nice body shot.#T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Tang throws an elbow but misses.
Finnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tang blocks it with crossed arms.
Tang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Finnes dodges an elbow strike from Tang.
Tang tries to work over Finnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finnes avoids a wild elbow strike from Tang.
Finnes blocks an elbow strike from Tang.
Finnes prevents a body shot from Tang.
Finnes avoids a wild elbow strike from Tang.
Tang lands a nice elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Finnes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tang just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Finnes's brow.
Tang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finnes's elbow. #T4#
Tang is working Finnes over against the cage.
Tang pushes off an throws an elbow but Finnes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Finnes takes an elbow to the temple.
Finnes tries to pull guard but Tang holds him up against the cage and eventually Finnes drops back down to his feet.
Tang lands a damaging elbow.
Tang being controlled against the cage.
Tang misses with a body punch.
Tang misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finnes blocks an elbow strike.
Tang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Devon Finnes's cut is getting worse.
Tang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Tang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Finnes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Finnes rushes Tang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rod Tang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Finnes is trying to force a seperation but Tang has the dominant position.
Finnes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tang walks away with a smile on his face. Finnes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Finnes clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Finnes throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Finnes's brow.
Tang keeps control of Finnes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Finnes avoids a wild elbow strike from Tang.
Finnes throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tang.
Finnes dodges an elbow strike from Tang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tang blocks an elbow strike.
Finnes tries to break free but Tang pushes him back against the cage.
Tang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tang throws an elbow that misses.
Tang throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
Finnes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Finnes's brow.
Finnes avoids the elbow strike from Tang, against the cage.
Tang lands an elbow that stopped Finnes in his tracks for a moment.
Tang avoids the elbow strike from Finnes, against the cage.
Finnes wants to get back to striking at distance but Tang won't allow it.
Tang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tang keeps control of Finnes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Finnes avoids the elbow strike from Tang, against the cage.
Finnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Tang avoids the damage to the body.
Finnes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Finnes takes an elbow to the temple.
Tang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tang.
Finnes avoids the elbow strike from Tang, against the cage.
#T2#
Tang throws an elbow that misses.
#BC#
Finnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Tang tries to keep at a distance but Finnes has taken the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Finnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tang throws an elbow but misses.
Finnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finnes is trying to break free.
Tang lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Tang.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Finnes's brow.
A short left from Finnes.
Tang tries a body shot but Finnes blocks it.
Tang lands a nice elbow.
Tang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Finnes tries to circle away but Tang has him pinned against the cage.
Tang throws an elbow that misses.
Finnes wants to break free but Tang has control.
Tang throws an elbow that misses.
Finnes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Finnes trying to stall but Tang improves his position.
Nice body punch from Tang.
Tang tries to throw a body punch but Finnes avoids it by throwing Tang back against the cage.
Tang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Finnes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finnes is trying to break free.
Tang throws an elbow but it misses.
A frustrated look appears on Finnes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Finnes tries to land a knee to the head but Tang blocks with his arms.
#T4#
Finnes is trying to force a seperation but Tang has the dominant position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Finnes wants to stall.
Finnes trying to control the position but instead, Tang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Finnes into the cage.
Tang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tang blocks a body shot from Finnes.
Finnes avoids the elbow strike from Tang, against the cage.
Tang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tang throws an elbow but misses.
Finnes scores with a shot to the side of Tang's head.
Tang lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Tang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Devon Finnes's cut.
That's time! Finnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Tang blocks the leg kick.
Tang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Finnes throws a head kick but Tang moves out of range.
#CL2#
Tang moves into the clinch successfully.
Finnes wants to get back to striking at distance but Tang won't allow it.
Finnes can't break the clinch.
Finnes blocks an elbow strike.
Tang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finnes can't break the clinch.
Finnes dodges an elbow strike from Tang.
Finnes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tang has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnes misses with a knee strike.
Tang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tang misses with a punch to the body.
Tang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tang blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Tang managing to block the knees to the body from Finnes.
Finnes misses with a knee to the head.
Tang misses with an elbow over the top.
Tang keeps control of Finnes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Finnes blocks the elbow strike.
Tang lands an elbow just above Finnes 's eye.
Tang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Finnes tries to pull guard but Tang holds him up against the cage and eventually Finnes drops back down to his feet.
Tang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tang lands a nice elbow.
Tang lands a nice elbow.
Tang lands an elbow inside.
Finnes tries to circle away but Tang has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Finnes blocks an elbow strike from Tang.
Tang pushes off an throws an elbow but Finnes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tang misses with an elbow over the top.
Finnes avoids the elbow strike from Tang, against the cage.
Finnes takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Devon Finnes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Finnes looking to throw knees to the head but Tang is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finnes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tang prevents Finnes from breaking the clinch.
Tang lands an elbow inside that Finnes shrugs off.
Tang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Finnes tries to break free but Tang pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tang. #CUT2#
Jeez, Devon Finnes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tang throws an elbow that misses.
Tang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Finnes blocks the elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Finnes's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3##BC#
Finnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Finnes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Tang moves into the clinch successfully.
Tang prevents Finnes from breaking the clinch.
Finnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Tang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finnes blocks an elbow strike from Tang.
Tang throws an elbow that misses.
Tang misses with a body punch.
Tang prevents Finnes from breaking the clinch.
Tang misses with a punch to the body.
Finnes trying to stall but Tang improves his position.
Finnes wants to get back to striking at distance but Tang won't allow it.
#T4#
Finnes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tang to keep the fight standing.
Finnes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Finnes blocks an elbow strike from Tang.
Devon Finnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finnes blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tang throws an elbow but misses.
Finnes dodges an elbow strike from Tang.
#TD#
Finnes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Finnes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tang preventing the sweep.
Tang advances to half guard.
Finnes is looking to control Tang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Finnes avoid being mounted?
Tang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rod Tang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tang 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod Tang!
After winning the bout, Rod Tang 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Finnes blocks a body shot from Dorabela.
Dorabela'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.
A head punch on the inside from Finnes fails to land.
Finnes tries to circle away but Dorabela has him pinned against the cage.
Finnes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dorabela has Finnes pressed against the cage.
Finnes avoiding damage as Dorabela throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorabela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dorabela misses with the head strike.
Dorabela swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dorabela blocks an uppercut.
Dorabela avoids the elbow strike from Finnes, against the cage.
Finnes tries to pull guard but Dorabela holds him up against the cage and eventually Finnes drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Finnes tries to pull guard but Dorabela won't allow it.
Finnes gets underhooks to prevent Dorabela's takedown attempt.
Finnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dorabela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dorabela on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dorabela misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dorabela pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dorabela misses with a punch on the inside.
Dorabela is trying to drag Finnes to the mat but Finnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Finnes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dorabela.
Devon Finnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cele Dorabela.
Dorabela tries to land a knee to the head but Finnes blocks with his arms.
#T2#
Dorabela struggles to land a body shot inside as Finnes controls his hands.
Dorabela wants to take the fight to the mat but Finnes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Finnes is trying to break the clinch but Dorabela has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dorabela tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Finnes avoids it.
Finnes has had enough of the clinch but Dorabela keeps him there for the moment.
Finnes prevents a body shot from Dorabela.
Dorabela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finnes wants to break free but Dorabela has control.
Dorabela misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dorabela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dorabela tries to score a body lock takedown but Finnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dorabela misses with a knee to the head.
Dorabela looks winded!
Finnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dorabela as Finnes tries to tie him up.
Dorabela tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T3#
Finnes tries to break the clinch but Dorabela is controlling the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Finnes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dorabela's brow.
Dorabela has Finnes pressed against the cage, preventing Finnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Finnes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Finnes managing to block the knees to the body from Dorabela.
Finnes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dorabela smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Dorabela has taken the fight to the clinch.
Finnes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dorabela gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dorabela slows down the pace here.
Finnes working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Finnes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finnes tries a knee to the head but Dorabela blocks it.
Finnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Finnes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dorabela prevents Finnes from breaking the clinch.
Finnes is trying to break the clinch but Dorabela is controlling him.
Finnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Dorabela avoids the damage to the body.
Finnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dorabela tries to work over Finnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dorabela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Finnes is pushing Dorabela up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Finnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cele Dorabela dominated that round.
That's time! Finnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dorabela throws a right hand that Finnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Finnes also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Dorabela rushes Finnes and presses him up against the cage.
Dorabela lands an elbow inside.
Dorabela prevents a body shot from Finnes.
Finnes tries to break free but Dorabela pushes him back against the cage.
Cele Dorabela seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dorabela has Finnes pressed against the cage, preventing Finnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dorabela is looking for a takedown.
Dorabela dodges an elbow strike from Finnes.
Finnes being controlled against the cage.
Dorabela is working for takedown but Finnes is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorabela is pushing Finnes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Finnes pushes Dorabela back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finnes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Finnes fails to pull guard.
Finnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Finnes avoiding damage as Dorabela throws knees to the body.
Finnes gets underhooks to prevent Dorabela's takedown attempt.
Devon Finnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cele Dorabela.
Dorabela is breathing heavily.
Dorabela can't find room to land a body shot as Finnes controls the action.
Finnes working hard to break the clinch.
Dorabela wants to stall.
Dorabela has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Dorabela controls his hands.
Finnes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finnes is trying to push Dorabela away but Dorabela has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Finnes tries to circle away but Dorabela has him pinned against the cage.
Dorabela misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Finnes jumps guard.
Finnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Finnes throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Finnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Finnes is pushing down on Dorabela's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dorabela is fighting to maintain full guard but Finnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Finnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Finnes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Finnes 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.#T3#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dorabela can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dorabela pushes Finnes off looking to stand but Finnes dives back in and keeps control.
Finnes working the head and body with strikes.
Finnes lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorabela pushes Finnes off but Finnes dives into side control.
Finnes scores with a couple of short elbows.
Finnes scores with punches from side control.
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.
Finnes working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Finnes cracks Dorabela with a big right hand but Dorabela just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Finnes is chipping away with strikes.
Finnes working the ground and pound.
Dorabela trying to remain calm as Finnes controls from the top position.
Finnes lands some shots froms side control.
Finnes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dorabela will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Finnes is working to tighten his grip on Dorabela's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dorabela has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Finnes is really squeezing tight and eventually Dorabela passes out! Finnes breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Devon Finnes!
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