PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masaharu Homma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finnegan O McMacElveney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O McMacElveney has chosen The Way I Feel as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Homma
vs
O McMacElveney

194 cm
24
205 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

194 cm
21
210 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masaharu Homma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Finnegan O McMacElveney!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Homma drives through and clinches with O McMacElveney against the cage.
O McMacElveney tries to break the clinch but Homma is controlling the position.
O McMacElveney wants a takedown but no success here.
Homma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
O McMacElveney is trying to break free.
O McMacElveney dodges an elbow strike from Homma.
With the fighters up against the cage, Homma throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Homma.
O McMacElveney is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Homma.
O McMacElveney has Homma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Homma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Homma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through O McMacElveney's defenses.
Nice elbow from Homma.
O McMacElveney tries for a takedown but Homma manages to get underhooks.
Masaharu Homma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finnegan O McMacElveney.
Homma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O McMacElveney avoids it.
O McMacElveney has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Homma lands an elbow that stopped O McMacElveney in his tracks for a moment.
O McMacElveney lands a knee to the body.
O McMacElveney wants a takedown but no success here.
Homma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O McMacElveney is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Homma.
Homma lands a nice elbow.
O McMacElveney takes an elbow to the temple.
O McMacElveney wants a takedown but no success here.
O McMacElveney tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Homma just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice elbow from Homma.
Homma gets underhooks to prevent O McMacElveney's takedown attempt.
Homma misses with an elbow over the top.
Homma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O McMacElveney.

O McMacElveney decides to pull guard.

O McMacElveney has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Homma is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for O McMacElveney.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O McMacElveney looks gassed!
O McMacElveney is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O McMacElveney is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
O McMacElveney is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Homma off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
O McMacElveney lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Homma.
Homma prevents O McMacElveney from getting a body triangle.

O McMacElveney tightening his grip on Homma, looking for the choke.

O McMacElveney has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Homma is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homma breaks O McMacElveney's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

O McMacElveney throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Homma escapes and throws O McMacElveney's legs to the side, diving into side control!
O McMacElveney sneaks back into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
O McMacElveney trying to hold on to Homma's head to control him but Homma postures up.
O McMacElveney gets full guard.
O McMacElveney trying to strike off his back.
O McMacElveney trying to control the position.
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 Masaharu Homma will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Homma throws a head kick that misses.
Homma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
O McMacElveney misses with a series of wild punches.
Homma lands with a nice body kick.
Homma tries to clinch up but O McMacElveney circles away and keeps his distance.

O McMacElveney scores with a takedown into Homma's guard.
O McMacElveney stands and throws Homma's legs to the side, diving into side control.

O McMacElveney is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Homma is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O McMacElveney cracks Homma with a big right hand but Homma just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
O McMacElveney throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

O McMacElveney tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

O McMacElveney goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Homma has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for O McMacElveney but great work by Homma.
O McMacElveney is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
O McMacElveney is looking to regain half guard here but Homma keeps moving and retains side control.
O McMacElveney is trying to work for a sweep but Homma has mounted him!
O McMacElveney working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homma sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
O McMacElveney tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
O McMacElveney is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Homma looking to control and managing it successfully.
Homma avoids the attempt from O McMacElveney to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O McMacElveney is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Homma is staying active.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Masaharu Homma will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Homma throws a sloppy head kick and O McMacElveney moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Homma, right into the meat.
O McMacElveney blocks a head kick by Homma.
A punch combination from O McMacElveney misses.
O McMacElveney misses with a wild body shot.
O McMacElveney moves in looking to clinch but Homma pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
O McMacElveney looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Homma is fending him off so far but O McMacElveney persists. Nope, Homma circles away and we're back to standing.
O McMacElveney tries to close the distance and clinch but Homma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O McMacElveney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Homma swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Homma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from O McMacElveney.
Masaharu Homma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finnegan O McMacElveney.

O McMacElveney shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
O McMacElveney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O McMacElveney with a couple of short strikes.

O McMacElveney working for a guillotine from mount but Homma is in no mood to give up.
O McMacElveney trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Homma is trying desperately to improve position.
Homma gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homma is staying active underneath O McMacElveney, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
O McMacElveney tries to pass to full mount but Homma defends it.
O McMacElveney thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
O McMacElveney wants to pass the guard but Homma is defending well.
Homma trying to control but O McMacElveney postures up.
Finnegan O McMacElveney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O McMacElveney trying to control from half guard but Homma is working away.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
O McMacElveney doesn't manage to clinch there - Homma circles away.
Homma throws a quick head kick that skims the top of O McMacElveney's head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by O McMacElveney!

Homma gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

O McMacElveney drops back, looking for a kneebar! Homma looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Homma looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Homma!
Masaharu Homma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O McMacElveney tries to buck Homma off but Homma is having none of it.
O McMacElveney is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Homma's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
O McMacElveney is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

O McMacElveney is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Homma pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Finnegan O McMacElveney.
I think Homma has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!