PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Bustamante (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. Emilio Bustamante has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bustamante
vs
O McMacElveney

180 cm
26
223 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

194 cm
22
210 lbs
7 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Strikefirst Nutrion

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 Helsinki, Emilio Bustamante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Finnegan O McMacElveney!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O McMacElveney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

O McMacElveney gets the takedown into side control.

O McMacElveney wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bustamante, who protects the arm well.
O McMacElveney throws a strike aimed at the side of Bustamante's head but Bustamante avoids it well.
O McMacElveney moves into full mount!
Bustamante is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O McMacElveney throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bustamante because O McMacElveney loaded up on that one.
Bustamante can't escape the position.
Bustamante is squirming around, avoiding O McMacElveney's attempts to control the action.

O McMacElveney jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bustamante manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bustamante is looking to regain half guard here but O McMacElveney keeps moving and retains side control.
Bustamante defending against the ground and pound.

O McMacElveney tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no O McMacElveney has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
O McMacElveney creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bustamante sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

O McMacElveney is trying to get an arm triangle but Bustamante is defending well.

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.
What's Bustamante going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O McMacElveney creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bustamante sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bustamante takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
O McMacElveney throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bustamante works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

O McMacElveney is looking for a kimura but Bustamante is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for O McMacElveney to get the leverage.
Bustamante is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

O McMacElveney is looking for a kimura but Bustamante is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for O McMacElveney to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

O McMacElveney is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bustamante keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
O McMacElveney missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
O McMacElveney thows a huge punch but Bustamante dodges it nicely.
Bustamante is trying to get back to full guard.
O McMacElveney trying to control from half guard but Bustamante is working away.
Bustamante preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
O McMacElveney thows a huge punch but Bustamante dodges it nicely.
Bustamante might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
O McMacElveney takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
O McMacElveney throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bustamante regains full guard. Nicely done.
O McMacElveney landing some decent shots from guard.
Bustamante is breathing heavily.
Bustamante avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
O McMacElveney trying to control but Bustamante is working from the bottom.
O McMacElveney is looking to work some ground and pound but Bustamante has wrist control.
O McMacElveney postures up in Bustamante's guard and throws a big left but Bustamante blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finnegan O McMacElveney dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

O McMacElveney dives in and grabs Bustamante's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bustamante pushes down on O McMacElveney's head and hops out.

O McMacElveney closes the distance and pushes Bustamante back into the cage.

O McMacElveney has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bustamante clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bustamante has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from O McMacElveney.

O McMacElveney is looking for the choke from the back position but Bustamante is controlling his hands well.
Bustamante is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
O McMacElveney throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
O McMacElveney misses with a punch to the head.
O McMacElveney punches Bustamante on the ear.
O McMacElveney has the hooks in. Bustamante is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
O McMacElveney has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bustamante covering up well under a barage of strikes.
O McMacElveney throwing sloppy strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O McMacElveney throws a series of strikes and Bustamante wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

O McMacElveney looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
O McMacElveney can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bustamante is looking to escape.
O McMacElveney landing punches.
O McMacElveney fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bustamante in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
O McMacElveney lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bustamante hang on?
O McMacElveney with a couple of short strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

O McMacElveney jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bustamante manages to avoid the submission attempt.
O McMacElveney lands some shots froms side control.
O McMacElveney with the ground and pound but Bustamante regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
O McMacElveney thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bustamante's head.
O McMacElveney sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ground and pound from O McMacElveney.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O McMacElveney slips a nice elbow through Bustamante's hands, connecting with Bustamante's forehead.
O McMacElveney is trying to control. Bustamante wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. O McMacElveney lands a nice short elbow.
O McMacElveney wants to take a breather but Bustamante is having none of it.
O McMacElveney not landing any meaningful shots this time.
O McMacElveney missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
O McMacElveney not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
O McMacElveney is looking to advance position but Bustamante won't allow it.
O McMacElveney is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante blocking the ground and pound attempt from O McMacElveney.

O McMacElveney is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bustamante sees it coming and defends easily.
O McMacElveney missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bustamante tries to get to full guard but O McMacElveney has control of the leg.
O McMacElveney wants to pass to mount but Bustamante is defending the position.
O McMacElveney with the ground and pound but Bustamante uses the opportunity to regain guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O McMacElveney is looking to work some ground and pound but Bustamante has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O McMacElveney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finnegan O McMacElveney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

O McMacElveney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bustamante circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - O McMacElveney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O McMacElveney wants to clinch up but Bustamante keeps it at a distance.

Bustamante closes the distance and pushes O McMacElveney back into the cage.
O McMacElveney wants a takedown but no success here.
Bustamante lands with a light punch inside.
Bustamante prevents O McMacElveney from breaking the clinch.

Bustamante breaks from the clinch.
O McMacElveney slips a jab and a cross from Bustamante.

Bustamante gets caught flat footed, as O McMacElveney shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
O McMacElveney throwing strikes but missing.
Bustamante seems keen to control O McMacElveney's posture.
O McMacElveney with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
O McMacElveney working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bustamante's head.
O McMacElveney with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O McMacElveney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
O McMacElveney distracts Bustamante with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
O McMacElveney working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bustamante's head.
O McMacElveney working some strikes from top position.
O McMacElveney scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

O McMacElveney drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and O McMacElveney jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
O McMacElveney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bustamante avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
O McMacElveney trying to control but Bustamante is working from the bottom.
O McMacElveney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O McMacElveney stands and throws Bustamante's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Emilio Bustamante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O McMacElveney scoring with punches from side control.
Finnegan O McMacElveney has got the better of the ground game so far.
O McMacElveney fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bustamante defending against the ground and pound.
Bustamante takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

O McMacElveney stands up.
O McMacElveney fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bustamante avoids it really well and circles away.
Finnegan O McMacElveney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Emilio Bustamante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finnegan O McMacElveney.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

O McMacElveney changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bustamante looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bustamante on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bustamante tries to get out of the position.
O McMacElveney throws a strike aimed at the side of Bustamante's head but Bustamante avoids it well.
O McMacElveney slows the pace down.
O McMacElveney wants to control but Bustamante is keeping him busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Finnegan O McMacElveney was stalling too much, according to the referee.
No luck with that takedown attempt from O McMacElveney.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O McMacElveney throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bustamante's waist but Bustamante gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing O McMacElveney off to one side.
O McMacElveney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bustamante keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
O McMacElveney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bustamante.
O McMacElveney connects with a body shot.

O McMacElveney shoots in and bounces Bustamante off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bustamante wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
O McMacElveney trying to control the position from guard on top but Bustamante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Finnegan O McMacElveney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got O McMacElveney 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnegan O McMacElveney!