PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oyvind Fahlstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick McFinnigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Fahlstrom
vs
McFinnigan

169 cm
20
147 lbs
0 - 2 - 1

180 cm
26
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oyvind Fahlstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Patrick McFinnigan!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by McFinnigan.

Fahlstrom has closed the distance and engaged McFinnigan in a clinch.
McFinnigan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fahlstrom.
Fahlstrom pushes McFinnigan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fahlstrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McFinnigan takes a shot to the head.
McFinnigan tries to circle away but Fahlstrom has him pinned against the cage.
Fahlstrom scores with a hook to the body.
Fahlstrom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McFinnigan is looking to control Fahlstrom's arms but Fahlstrom gets an underhook and turns him. Now McFinnigan has his back to the cage.
Fahlstrom presses McFinnigan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Fahlstrom.
Fahlstrom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McFinnigan looks gassed!
Fahlstrom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fahlstrom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McFinnigan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fahlstrom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fahlstrom.
Fahlstrom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fahlstrom lands a right hand.
A short left from Fahlstrom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fahlstrom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McFinnigan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oyvind Fahlstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fahlstrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fahlstrom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McFinnigan pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Fahlstrom has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McFinnigan regains guard immediately.
Fahlstrom trying to control but McFinnigan is working from the bottom.
Fahlstrom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fahlstrom won't allow McFinnigan to get back to his feet.

McFinnigan has his foot on Fahlstrom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fahlstrom works his way back into a safe position though.
Fahlstrom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fahlstrom thows a big elbow that misses.
Fahlstrom trying to control the position from guard on top but McFinnigan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fahlstrom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fahlstrom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fahlstrom working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fahlstrom distracts McFinnigan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fahlstrom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McFinnigan wants to stand up but Fahlstrom is controlling him.
Fahlstrom trying to control the position from guard on top but McFinnigan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fahlstrom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McFinnigan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fahlstrom landing with the ground and pound.
Fahlstrom 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.
Fahlstrom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fahlstrom thows a big elbow that misses.
Fahlstrom works over McFinnigan with some ground and pound from guard.
Fahlstrom cracks McFinnigan with a solid left hand.
Fahlstrom pushing down on McFinnigan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fahlstrom is pressing down on McFinnigan's thigh, looking to free his foot. McFinnigan is holding on for now.
McFinnigan has hold of Fahlstrom's hands but Fahlstrom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fahlstrom scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFinnigan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fahlstrom.
Fahlstrom throwing shots but McFinnigan is blocking nicely.
Fahlstrom throwing shots but McFinnigan is blocking nicely.
Fahlstrom is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McFinnigan is staying active underneath Fahlstrom, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fahlstrom thows a huge punch but McFinnigan dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fahlstrom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fahlstrom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McFinnigan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fahlstrom lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fahlstrom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McFinnigan wants to get back to full guard.
Fahlstrom lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fahlstrom wants to pass the guard but McFinnigan is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFinnigan is looking to improve his position.
McFinnigan has hold of Fahlstrom's hands but Fahlstrom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fahlstrom winds up and cracks McFinnigan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fahlstrom working McFinnigan over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fahlstrom lands a nice short elbow.
Fahlstrom landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McFinnigan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fahlstrom.
Fahlstrom looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McFinnigan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fahlstrom is nestled in close to McFinnigan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Fahlstrom there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fahlstrom connects with a nice short shot to McFinnigan's temple.
Fahlstrom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fahlstrom connects with a nice short shot to McFinnigan's temple.

McFinnigan is rocked!
Fahlstrom takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oyvind Fahlstrom dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A shot to the liver by McFinnigan. Beautiful body shot.

Fahlstrom has taken the fight to the clinch.
McFinnigan takes a shot to the head.
Fahlstrom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McFinnigan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fahlstrom lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McFinnigan is still on wobbly legs! Can Fahlstrom finish him?

It looks like Patrick McFinnigan has been cut.
Fahlstrom works McFinnigan's body with a nice hook.
McFinnigan seems to have recovered his senses.

Fahlstrom clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fahlstrom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fahlstrom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fahlstrom lands a hook that snaps the head of McFinnigan backwards.
Fahlstrom slows down the pace here.
A short left from Fahlstrom.
McFinnigan is breathing heavily.
Fahlstrom jumps guard but McFinnigan stands there with Fahlstrom around his waist. Fahlstrom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Fahlstrom.
Fahlstrom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McFinnigan backwards.
Fahlstrom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fahlstrom lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fahlstrom tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oyvind Fahlstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFinnigan is trying to break the clinch but Fahlstrom has him pressed against the cage.
McFinnigan stops a takedown attempt from Fahlstrom.
Fahlstrom lands with a light punch inside.
Fahlstrom stalling.
Fahlstrom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fahlstrom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fahlstrom lands with a short shot to the head.
Fahlstrom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFinnigan can do to turn this around?
Fahlstrom scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Fahlstrom.
Fahlstrom pushes McFinnigan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Fahlstrom scores with a nice short uppercut.

Fahlstrom lands a takedown into guard.
Fahlstrom is working McFinnigan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fahlstrom won't allow McFinnigan to get back to his feet.
McFinnigan keeping full guard, as Fahlstrom tries to pass.
Fahlstrom is in close to McFinnigan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fahlstrom lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fahlstrom lands a couple of elbows.
Fahlstrom connects with a couple of short punches.
Fahlstrom 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.
Fahlstrom with a nice head shot there.
McFinnigan wants to sweep here but Fahlstrom controlling him for the moment.
Fahlstrom landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fahlstrom chips away with some ground and pound.
Fahlstrom keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McFinnigan's head.
Fahlstrom lands a couple of elbows.
Fahlstrom postures up and lands a big shot to McFinnigan's brow.
McFinnigan wants to stand but Fahlstrom is controlling the position.
Fahlstrom distracts McFinnigan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fahlstrom's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fahlstrom with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fahlstrom connects with a couple of short punches.
Fahlstrom passes into half guard.
Fahlstrom uses his free foot to push down on McFinnigan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McFinnigan.
A nice elbow there by Fahlstrom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fahlstrom is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McFinnigan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A big strike lands for Fahlstrom! That's really hurt McFinnigan and he's turned his back - Fahlstrom keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Fahlstrom jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oyvind Fahlstrom!