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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Finnegan O McMacElveney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osmo Soininvaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think O McMacElveney might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Way I Feel. Osmo Soininvaara will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
9 - 5 - 1 |
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190 cm
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220 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Finnegan O McMacElveney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osmo Soininvaara!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O McMacElveney feints and as Soininvaara raises his hands in defense, O McMacElveney changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
O McMacElveney wants to control from the top but Soininvaara keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O McMacElveney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
O McMacElveney looking to sit in guard and control but Soininvaara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
O McMacElveney is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
O McMacElveney looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Soininvaara wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O McMacElveney is working for a kimura here but Soininvaara manages to reverse the position and he's now in O McMacElveney's guard.
Soininvaara preventing the sweep.
O McMacElveney trying to control the position.
O McMacElveney throws his legs up looking for a submission but Soininvaara uses it to pass to side control.
O McMacElveney tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Soininvaara presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
O McMacElveney working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Soininvaara with good strikes from the mount here!
O McMacElveney is in all sorts of trouble here.
Soininvaara controlling the pace for now.
O McMacElveney keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feeble punches landing from O McMacElveney - he's mounted - they can't hurt.
O McMacElveney is looking to improve his position but Soininvaara isn't that keen on the idea.
O McMacElveney is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Soininvaara controlling from the full mount.
O McMacElveney working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O McMacElveney wants to hold on but Soininvaara pushes him away.
O McMacElveney is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osmo Soininvaara dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
O McMacElveney shoots in looking for a takedown but Soininvaara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing O McMacElveney's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Soininvaara as O McMacElveney shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from O McMacElveney.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finnegan O McMacElveney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O McMacElveney throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Soininvaara tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. O McMacElveney is in Soininvaara's guard.
O McMacElveney postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
O McMacElveney stopping the sweep attempt from Soininvaara.
O McMacElveney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soininvaara has control of O McMacElveney's left arm, preventing O McMacElveney from doing any damage.
O McMacElveney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O McMacElveney throwing strikes from guard but Soininvaara blocks nicely.
O McMacElveney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
O McMacElveney drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soininvaara dives on top into guard.
Soininvaara preventing the sweep.
O McMacElveney controls Soininvaara momentarily but Soininvaara frees himself.
O McMacElveney working for submissions but it's allowed Soininvaara to get to half guard.
O McMacElveney is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Soininvaara passes to side control.
O McMacElveney tries to improve position but can't.
O McMacElveney is trying to control Soininvaara's posture but Soininvaara avoids it.
O McMacElveney is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Soininvaara is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
O McMacElveney bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
O McMacElveney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O McMacElveney throws a big right hand that misses.
O McMacElveney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Soininvaara looking to hit a scissor sweep but O McMacElveney is one step ahead there.
O McMacElveney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Soininvaara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O McMacElveney.
O McMacElveney postures up in Soininvaara's guard and throws a big left but Soininvaara blocks it.
O McMacElveney looking to pass the guard.
O McMacElveney works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
O McMacElveney is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soininvaara sees it coming and defends easily.
O McMacElveney thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soininvaara's head.
Soininvaara regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from O McMacElveney.
Soininvaara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
O McMacElveney looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Finnegan O McMacElveney will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Soininvaara lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Soininvaara.
O McMacElveney throws the kick towards the body but Soininvaara avoids it.
Soininvaara leaves O McMacElveney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soininvaara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from O McMacElveney.
Nice straight punches there by Soininvaara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Soininvaara.
O McMacElveney shoots in looking for a takedown but Soininvaara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing O McMacElveney's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finnegan O McMacElveney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soininvaara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O McMacElveney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O McMacElveney throws a push kick but Soininvaara slaps the foot to one side.
O McMacElveney shoots in looking for a takedown. Soininvaara tries to sprawl out of it but O McMacElveney keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Soininvaara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Soininvaara throws a jab when O McMacElveney was well out of range.
O McMacElveney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Soininvaara circles away.
O McMacElveney shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Soininvaara manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
O McMacElveney won't allow Soininvaara to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soininvaara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Finnegan O McMacElveney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
O McMacElveney is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Soininvaara is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Soininvaara has escaped and now he's on top!
Soininvaara 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.
O McMacElveney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
O McMacElveney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
O McMacElveney throws his legs up looking for a submission but Soininvaara uses it to pass to side control.
Soininvaara taking a breather here.
O McMacElveney is trying to get back to half guard.
Soininvaara tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O McMacElveney manages to get back to half guard.
O McMacElveney is looking for a sweep. Soininvaara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soininvaara is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Soininvaara looking to control but O McMacElveney is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
O McMacElveney tries to lock up and control but Soininvaara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Soininvaara prevents O McMacElveney from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Soininvaara content just to control the position here.
O McMacElveney is trying to escape the mount.
Soininvaara controlling the position easily from mount.
O McMacElveney keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osmo Soininvaara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soininvaara has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osmo Soininvaara!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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