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Event:
SyFi 53
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Finnegan slips under a jab from At Night.
Finnegan avoids the body shot from At Night.
Finnegan feinted with a counter takedown.
At Night throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Finnegan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in At Night's guard.
At Night tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finnegan trying to control but At Night is working from the bottom.
At Night is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
At Night being controlled here, momentarily.
At Night tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan stays in close to At Night's body and controls the position.
Finnegan wants to control from the top but At Night keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
At Night looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finnegan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
At Night keeping moving, preventing Finnegan from controlling successfully.
At Night manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Finnegan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Finnegan trying to keep a closed guard but At Night is proving a slippery customer.
At Night won't allow Finnegan to get back to his feet.
Finnegan pulls At Night in close to his closed guard and prevents At Night from doing any damage or advancing position.
At Night throwing strikes from guard but Finnegan blocks nicely. #T2#
At Night working some strikes from top position.
At Night working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
At Night missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
At Night makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
At Night throws a big elbow that misses.
At Night passes easily into side control. Nice work.
At Night misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
At Night grinds an elbow into Finnegan's temple.
At Night sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Finnegan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#ES#
Finnegan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
At Night instigates a clinch.
Finnegan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Finnegan working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
At Night working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Finnegan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from At Night.
At Night tries to throw a body punch but Finnegan avoids it by throwing At Night back against the cage.
Finnegan trying to land knees to the body.
At Night lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finnegan or not.
A short left from At Night.
At Night misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finnegan misses with a body punch.
At Night can't find room to land a body shot as Finnegan controls the action.
Finnegan misses with a knee to the head.
Finnegan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but At Night has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
At Night avoiding damage as Finnegan throws knees to the body.
Finnegan is breathing heavily.
Finnegan missing with knees to the body.
At Night lands a hook to the side of the head.
At Night lands an uppercut.
At Night lands with a light punch inside.
Finnegan is trying to break the clinch but At Night is controlling him.
At Night misses with a hook from the clinch.
At Night lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finnegan misses with a knee strike.
At Night works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
At Night has a couple of punches blocked by Finnegan.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Finnegan just misses with a elbow thrown towards At Night's brow.
At Night lands a shoulder strike.
At Night lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Finnegan backwards.
At Night throws a punch but it's blocked by Finnegan.
At Night swings wildly with an uppercut but Finnegan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from At Night.
At Night lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
At Night scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Finnegan is rocked!
At Night misses with the head strike.
Finnegan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but At Night has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from At Night.
Finnegan missing with knees to the body.
Finnegan tries to work over At Night's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
At Night throws a head punch that misses.
At Night can't find room to land a body shot as Finnegan controls the action.
A short uppercut from At Night.
At Night struggles to land a body shot inside as Finnegan controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ariel At Night dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Finnegan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
At Night forces Finnegan back against the cage and clinches.
At Night throws a head punch that misses.
Finnegan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finnegan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but At Night has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
At Night managing to block the knees to the body from Finnegan.
Finnegan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
At Night lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A knee to the head by Finnegan.
#CUT#
It looks like Ariel At Night has been cut.
Finnegan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
At Night lands a hook to the side of the head.
At Night lands a shoulder strike.
Finnegan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but At Night has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
At Night misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finnegan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from At Night.
#TD2#
Finnegan is fighting off a takedown attempt but At Night is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Finnegan to the mat. Finnegan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ariel At Night has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
At Night postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
At Night throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finnegan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
At Night postures up and lands a big shot to Finnegan's brow.
Oh Finnegan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
At Night is working Finnegan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Finnegan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
At Night postures up and lands a big shot to Finnegan's brow.
At Night content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Finnegan looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
At Night trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
At Night with a flurry of punches that miss.
Finnegan seems to have got his legs back now.
At Night won't allow Finnegan to sweep him here.
At Night with a nice head shot there.
At Night distracts Finnegan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
At Night is working Finnegan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
At Night with a nice head shot there.
Finnegan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for At Night on the ground.#T2#
At Night gets to his feet and stands over Finnegan, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Finnegan felt that one! At Night unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Finnegan from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ariel At Night!
Ariel At Night seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jackson Finnegan spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better fighter tonight.'.
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Event:
SyFi 44
Date: Apr 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Finnegan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Finnegan scores with a knee to the head.
Finnegan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Finnegan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Klaw blocks it with crossed arms.
Klaw changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Finnegan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Finnegan closes the distance and clinches.
Klaw trying to land knees to the body.
Finnegan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klaw's elbow.
Klaw jumps guard but Finnegan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Finnegan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan with a knee to the head.
Finnegan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson Finnegan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulysses Klaw.
Klaw tries for a takedown but Finnegan manages to get underhooks.
Klaw looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Finnegan can't find room to land a body shot as Klaw controls the action.
Finnegan misses with an elbow strike.
Klaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finnegan presses Klaw against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Finnegan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finnegan landing knees to the head.
Klaw is trying to pull guard but Finnegan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Klaw takes a shot to the head.
Klaw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Finnegan walks away with a smile on his face. Klaw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Finnegan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finnegan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Klaw's head.#CL2#
Klaw closes the distance and pushes Finnegan back into the cage.
Finnegan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Klaw is trying to pull guard but Finnegan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Finnegan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klaw backwards.
Finnegan crunches a lovely knee into Klaw's ribcage.
Finnegan lands a knee to the head.
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!
Finnegan throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Finnegan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Klaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Finnegan tries a knee to the head but Klaw blocks it.
#TD2#
Klaw jumps guard and drags Finnegan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Klaw seems keen to control Finnegan's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finnegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Klaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finnegan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klaw swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Klaw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Finnegan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Klaw keeping moving, preventing Finnegan from controlling successfully.
Klaw controls Finnegan momentarily but Finnegan frees himself. #T3##SUB2#
Klaw working for a triangle but Finnegan defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Klaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Finnegan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Finnegan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Finnegan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Klaw controls Finnegan momentarily but Finnegan frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Finnegan checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Klaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Finnegan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Klaw is defending well for now.
Finnegan lands a good knee to the midsection. Klaw won't want to take too many of those.
Finnegan tries a knee to the head but Klaw blocks it.
A short uppercut from Finnegan.
Finnegan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Finnegan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Klaw tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Finnegan smiles and moves away.
Finnegan falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Klaw counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Klaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Klaw postures up.
Finnegan wants to get back to his feet but Klaw is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Finnegan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Klaw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Finnegan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Klaw tries to get to full guard but Finnegan has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Klaw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Finnegan pulls his head out easily.
Klaw taking some punishment here, with Finnegan in his half guard.
Klaw is looking for a sweep. Finnegan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Klaw trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan moves into full mount! Klaw won't be happy about that!
Klaw is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Finnegan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Klaw looks a forlorn figure.
Klaw holds on to Finnegan as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Finnegan looking to control but Klaw is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Klaw is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Finnegan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jackson Finnegan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Klaw keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Finnegan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Klaw is squirming around, avoiding Finnegan's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Klaw sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Finnegan wants to stand up but Klaw has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Klaw is trying to control but can't.
Finnegan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Klaw sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Finnegan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Klaw defending well though.
Klaw tries to get to full guard but Finnegan has control of the leg. #T3#
Finnegan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Finnegan 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.
Finnegan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Finnegan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klaw can do to turn this around?
Finnegan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Klaw controlling the position well.
Klaw trying to hold on to Finnegan's head to control him but Finnegan postures up.
Klaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finnegan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Klaw trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Finnegan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Finnegan prevents Klaw from improving his position.
Finnegan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Klaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finnegan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Klaw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Finnegan pulls his head out easily.
Finnegan not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Finnegan is trying to work for a kimura but Klaw is defending well.
Klaw trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Finnegan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Klaw fails to land the takedown.
Finnegan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Finnegan clinches with his opponent.
Finnegan looking to throw knees to the head but Klaw is blocking nicely.
Finnegan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Finnegan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Finnegan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klaws head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan lands with a right to the head.
Finnegan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Finnegan.
Finnegan misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson Finnegan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Klaw is trying to pull guard but Finnegan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Finnegan lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Klaw is trying to pull guard but Finnegan has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson Finnegan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulysses Klaw.
Finnegan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Klaw managing to block the knees to the body from Finnegan.
Finnegan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Klaw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Klaw tries to pull guard but Finnegan won't allow it.
Klaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klaw is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Finnegan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Finnegan.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Finnegan obliges.
Finnegan misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Klaw gets control of Finnegan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Klaw will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Finnegan postures up.
Finnegan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Klaw keeping moving, preventing Finnegan from controlling successfully.
Klaw is trying to control the position but Finnegan postures up. #T2#
Klaw pulls Finnegan in close to his closed guard and prevents Finnegan from doing any damage or advancing position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Klaw can do anything to dispel that myth.
Finnegan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Klaw is looking for a triangle but Finnegan pushes his legs off easily.
Finnegan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Finnegan wants to pass the guard but Klaw is keeping the position.
Klaw trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Finnegan passes into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Klaw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Finnegan.
Klaw is trying to maintain the position but Finnegan is very close to passing his half guard.
Klaw trying to get back to full guard but Finnegan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Finnegan controlling his opponent.
Klaw tries to hold on but Finnegan pushes him away.
Finnegan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Klaw is looking to escape. #T4#
Klaw can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Finnegan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Finnegan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Klaw's face.
Klaw tries to reverse the position but Finnegan maintains control.
Finnegan lands a nice shot to the head.
Klaw is working to get back to half guard.
Klaw wants to control but Finnegan is having none of it.
Finnegan unloading with bombs!
Ulysses Klaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finnegan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC#
Klaw is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finnegan controlling from mount.
Klaw is still in real trouble! Can Finnegan finish him?
Finnegan prevents Klaw from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Finnegan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Finnegan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Finnegan!
In his post fight interview, Jackson Finnegan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
SyFi 35
Date: Apr 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Finnegan misses with a double jab
and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Navarro misses with a looping left.
Navarro tries to bum rush Finnegan with a series of wild strikes but Finnegan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Finnegan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finnegan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Navarro jabs Finnegan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Navarro. Those never looked like landing.
Navarro misses with a body punch
and Finnegan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Navarro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Navarro connects with a jab.
Navarro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finnegan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finnegan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Navarro counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Finnegan is rocked!
Gideon Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnegan misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Navarro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Finnegan tries a head kick but it misses.
Navarro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Finnegan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. Navarro catches Finnegan right on the button with a cross.
Navarro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Navarro closes the distance and clinches.
Finnegan misses with a punch on the inside.
Navarro lands a left hand.
Finnegan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Navarro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finnegan backwards.
Finnegan is still on wobbly legs! Can Navarro finish him?#KD#
Navarro drops Finnegan onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Finnegan is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Navarro creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Finnegan with a big uppercut! Finnegan tries to clinch up but Navarro pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Finnegan to the mat! Finnegan covers up and Navarro unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gideon Navarro!
An out of breath Gideon Navarro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jackson Finnegan spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better fighter tonight.'.
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Event:
SyFi 26
Date: Mar 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Finnegan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice side step and Finnegan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Finnegan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Finnegan.
Finnegan lands an elbow just above Lee 's eye.
Finnegan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms.
Finnegan lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Bryan Lee has been cut.
Finnegan connects with a knee to the head.
Finnegan tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Finnegan.
Finnegan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Finnegan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Finnegan managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Finnegan lands a nice elbow.
Finnegan lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off. #T1#
Finnegan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lee tries for a takedown but Finnegan manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Finnegan lands with a right to the head.
Finnegan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Finnegan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finnegan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
#ROC2#
Lee is rocked!
Finnegan scores with a knee to the head.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finnegan has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Lee - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Finnegan, and another! Lee is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jackson Finnegan!
Jackson Finnegan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
SyFi 16
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Finnegan closes the distance and pushes Walker back into the cage.
Finnegan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Walker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Finnegan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Walker blocks it with crossed arms.
Finnegan is trying to stall.
Finnegan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Finnegan gets underhooks to prevent Walker's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Walker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Finnegan uses from the top position.
Walker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Walker tries to get out of the position.
Walker looking to control.
Walker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Finnegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker pulls Finnegan in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Walker pulls Finnegan in close to prevent any damage.
Finnegan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Walker scores with a short punch from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker wants to sweep here but Finnegan controlling him for the moment.
Finnegan throws a strike but Walker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finnegan is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Finnegan is working an open guard so Walker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Finnegan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Walker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walker misses with a two punch combination.
Walker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Finnegan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Walker somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miroslav Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Finnegan tries to clinch #TD#
and Walker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Finnegan won't be happy with that.
Walker wants to control but Finnegan is keeping him busy.
Finnegan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Finnegan is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Walker trying to mount his opponent but Finnegan defends it.
Walker prevents Finnegan from improving his position.
Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Walker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Finnegan defends it well.
Finnegan is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Finnegan avoid being mounted?#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Walker escapes and gets back to his feet.
Walker looks for a takedown but Finnegan sprawls well.
Jackson Finnegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Finnegan closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Walker jumps guard and drags Finnegan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Finnegan wants to get up but he can't break Walker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Walker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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 Miroslav Walker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Finnegan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Finnegan sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Walker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Finnegan!#ES2#
Finnegan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Finnegan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finnegan wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Walker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Finnegan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Walker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Finnegan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walker defends it easily.
Finnegan is breathing heavily.#T1#
Walker is standing up over Finnegan. Finnegan looks to escape but Walker dives into side control.
Walker moves into full mount!
Finnegan tries to hold on but Walker postures up.
Walker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Finnegan wants to hold on but Walker pushes him away.
Walker content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Finnegan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finnegan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Walker looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Finnegan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Walker lands a couple of good shots and Finnegan has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
I really don't envy Finnegan right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Walker controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Finnegan right now.
#T4#
Walker has good solid back control here.
Finnegan tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Walker dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Walker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Finnegan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Walker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Finnegan missing with knees to the body.
Finnegan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Walker blocks it with crossed arms.
Walker avoids the elbow strike from Finnegan, against the cage.
Finnegan lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Miroslav Walker has been cut.
Walker managing to block the knees to the body from Finnegan.
Walker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Walker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Finnegan from controlling successfully.
Finnegan connects with a couple of short punches.
Walker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1##SUB#
Walker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Walker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Walker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Walker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finnegan can do to turn this around?
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Finnegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker stands and throws Finnegan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Walker wants to take a breather but Finnegan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Walker. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Walker showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Finnegan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Walker has passed into half guard!
Finnegan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finnegan trying to control but Walker postures up.
Finnegan is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Walker controlling the pace.
Walker working the head and body with strikes.
Finnegan is looking to improve his position.
Finnegan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Walker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Walker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Finnegan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Walker gets a double leg takedown into Finnegan's guard.
Walker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson Finnegan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miroslav Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miroslav Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miroslav Walker!
In his post fight interview, Miroslav Walker gave a big smile as he said 'The blade ran cold... onto the next victim'.
Jackson Finnegan spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better fighter tonight.'.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Finnegan rushes Burgess and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Burgess turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Burgess manages to end up in side control.
Burgess really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Finnegan struggling a bit here.
Finnegan is not content to let Burgess control the position.
Finnegan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Burgess asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan gets back to half guard.
Finnegan gets full guard.#T1#
Burgess throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finnegan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burgess trying to control but Finnegan is working from the bottom.
Burgess loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Finnegan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finnegan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Burgess drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Finnegan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burgess has Finnegan in his guard.#REVB#
Burgess trying to control the position here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Finnegan trying to control but Burgess is working from the bottom.
Finnegan content to stall in guard here. #SU2#
Finnegan stands up from Burgess's guard - Finnegan perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Finnegan darts in and clinches Burgess up against the cage.#T3#
Burgess tries for a takedown. No joy.
Finnegan lands an elbow inside that Burgess shrugs off. #TD2#
Finnegan successfully pulls guard.
Burgess looking to pass the guard.
Burgess wants to control from the top but Finnegan keeps moving.
Finnegan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Burgess is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Finnegan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Finnegan has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Finnegan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Burgess lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Burgess not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burgess trying to control the position from guard on top but Finnegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finnegan is pulling down on Burgess's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burgess postures up in Finnegan's guard and throws a big left but Finnegan blocks it.
Finnegan looking for a sweep. Not yet Finnegan, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Finnegan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Finnegan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Burgess gets tackled into the cage by Finnegan. Finnegan maintains the clinch.
Burgess goes for a takedown in the clinch but Finnegan prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Burgess wants to take the fight to the mat but Finnegan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Finnegan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finnegan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Burgess is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgess wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurtis Burgess. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Finnegan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Burgess uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finnegan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burgess trying to control but Finnegan is working from the bottom. #T1#
Burgess is really struggling to control Finnegan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Finnegan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Finnegan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burgess trying to control the position from guard on top but Finnegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Finnegan wants to get back to his feet but Burgess is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Finnegan moves into the clinch.
Finnegan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Finnegan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burgess is trying to drag Finnegan to the mat but Finnegan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burgess has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Finnegan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Finnegan breaks the clinch.
Finnegan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burgess sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Finnegan somewhat.#T3#
Finnegan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Burgess slaps away a takedown attempt from Finnegan, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Finnegan drives through and clinches with Burgess against the cage.
Burgess is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Finnegan is keeping busy.
Finnegan lands a knee to the head.
#T4#
Finnegan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Finnegan scores with a knee to the head.
Burgess jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Finnegan walks away with a smile on his face. Burgess gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson Finnegan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finnegan misses with a head kick.
Jackson Finnegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Finnegan closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Finnegan drags the fight down to the ground.
Finnegan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Burgess drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Finnegan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burgess has Finnegan in his guard.#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finnegan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Finnegan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Finnegan dives in and grabs Burgess's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burgess pushes down on Finnegan's head and hops out.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Burgess is working for takedown but Finnegan is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Burgess gets control of Finnegan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Burgess will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Finnegan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burgess tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finnegan trying to control but Burgess is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgess is trying to control the position but Finnegan postures up.
Finnegan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burgess wants to control but Finnegan passes easily into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Burgess has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Finnegan is working away from the top position though.
Burgess wants to improve his position but Finnegan is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Finnegan.
Burgess has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Finnegan is working away from the top position though.
Finnegan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burgess's head.
Still in half guard, Finnegan seems content to control.
Burgess slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Finnegan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Burgess managing to control the position.
Finnegan tries to stand but Burgess is controlling from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Finnegan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Finnegan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Finnegan throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson Finnegan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burgess looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Finnegan looking to score a takedown here. Burgess is defending well but Finnegan drives through and ends up in Burgess's guard.#T3#
Finnegan trying to control but Burgess is working from the bottom.
Burgess pulls Finnegan in close to prevent any damage.
Finnegan 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.
Finnegan being controlled here momentarily.
Finnegan is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burgess keeping moving, preventing Finnegan from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#KD2#
Finnegan lands a big head kick that sends Burgess tumbling to the mat! Finnegan takes a step backwards and waves Burgess back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Burgess is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kurtis Burgess has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Burgess crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Finnegan - the referee stops the clock and Burgess gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Finnegan. Burgess manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Oh Burgess is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Finnegan rushes Burgess and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Finnegan lands an elbow just above Burgess 's eye. #TD2#
Finnegan drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES2#
Finnegan has his feet on Burgess's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Finnegan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Finnegan dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Burgess has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jackson Finnegan!
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