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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Bachelor (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, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. John Bachelor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 cm
20
219 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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194 cm
23
210 lbs
8 - 5 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Bachelor! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Finnegan O McMacElveney! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! O McMacElveney darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. O McMacElveney missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. O McMacElveney not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Bachelor is looking for a sweep. O McMacElveney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. O McMacElveney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. O McMacElveney is thwarting Bachelor's attempts to control the position. O McMacElveney is looking to advance position but Bachelor won't allow it. O McMacElveney missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. O McMacElveney wants to pass the guard but Bachelor is defending well. O McMacElveney not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. O McMacElveney is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. O McMacElveney throwing shots but Bachelor is blocking nicely. O McMacElveney has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. O McMacElveney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. O McMacElveney not landing any meaningful shots this time. O McMacElveney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. O McMacElveney trying to control from half guard but Bachelor is working away. O McMacElveney missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Bachelor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from O McMacElveney.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bachelor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from O McMacElveney. O McMacElveney not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. O McMacElveney thows a huge punch but Bachelor dodges it nicely.
O McMacElveney is trying to control. Bachelor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Bachelor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Bachelor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O McMacElveney. O McMacElveney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. O McMacElveney is looking to work some ground and pound but Bachelor has wrist control. O McMacElveney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. O McMacElveney is looking to work some ground and pound but Bachelor has wrist control. Bachelor is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bachelor keeping moving, preventing O McMacElveney from controlling successfully. O McMacElveney postures up in Bachelor's guard and throws a big left but Bachelor blocks it. O McMacElveney wants to control from the top but Bachelor keeps moving. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O McMacElveney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. O McMacElveney is in close to Bachelor's body, working some short punches and elbows. O McMacElveney throws a big right hand that misses. O McMacElveney looking to pass the guard. O McMacElveney with a flurry of punches that miss. O McMacElveney missing there with some ground and pound from the 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 lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. O McMacElveney connects with a couple of short punches. O McMacElveney cracks Bachelor with a solid left hand. O McMacElveney is looking to work some ground and pound but Bachelor has wrist control. O McMacElveney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. O McMacElveney trying to control but Bachelor is working from the bottom. O McMacElveney might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bachelor kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bachelor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O McMacElveney. O McMacElveney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bachelor works some decent striking defense from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnegan O McMacElveney dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
O McMacElveney shoots in looking for a takedown but Bachelor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing O McMacElveney's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. O McMacElveney scores with a takedown into Bachelor's guard. O McMacElveney distracts Bachelor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Bachelor keeping moving, preventing O McMacElveney from controlling successfully. O McMacElveney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. O McMacElveney postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bachelor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of O McMacElveney, into his guard. Bachelor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bachelor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. O McMacElveney trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Bachelor wants to pass the guard but O McMacElveney is keeping the position. O McMacElveney escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bachelor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Bachelor throwing strikes but missing. O McMacElveney controls Bachelor momentarily but Bachelor frees himself. Bachelor is looking to stand up but O McMacElveney won't let him. O McMacElveney working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bachelor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bachelor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. O McMacElveney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bachelor manages to get himself to full guard.
O McMacElveney working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. O McMacElveney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. O McMacElveney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bachelor keeping moving, preventing O McMacElveney from controlling successfully. Bachelor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst O McMacElveney is controlling him. O McMacElveney thows a big elbow that misses. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bachelor can't keep his opponent in guard - O McMacElveney advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. O McMacElveney missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Bachelor blocking the ground and pound attempt from O McMacElveney. O McMacElveney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. O McMacElveney with the ground and pound but Bachelor uses the opportunity to regain guard. O McMacElveney with a flurry of punches that miss. O McMacElveney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. O McMacElveney trying to control but Bachelor is working from the bottom. O McMacElveney is looking to work some ground and pound but Bachelor has wrist control.
That's four 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 chips away with some ground and pound. Bachelor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. O McMacElveney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. O McMacElveney is working Bachelor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Bachelor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. O McMacElveney throwing strikes but missing. O McMacElveney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Finnegan O McMacElveney has got the better of the ground game so far. Bachelor keeping moving, preventing O McMacElveney from controlling successfully. 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 time! Bachelor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
O McMacElveney shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. O McMacElveney working for a guillotine from mount but Bachelor is in no mood to give up. O McMacElveney is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bachelor can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
O McMacElveney punching from mount but Bachelor doing a good job of avoiding damage. O McMacElveney goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bachelor is on top in guard.
Bachelor trying to control the position from guard on top but O McMacElveney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Both fighters are breathing heavily. O McMacElveney escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bachelor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Bachelor trying to control but O McMacElveney is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. O McMacElveney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bachelor preventing the sweep. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. O McMacElveney is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bachelor is aware though and is defending well. O McMacElveney bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bachelor's guard. O McMacElveney with a flurry of punches that miss. O McMacElveney is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. O McMacElveney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. John Bachelor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. O McMacElveney throwing strikes from guard but Bachelor blocks nicely. Bachelor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bachelor tries to get out of the position. O McMacElveney wants to control from the top but Bachelor keeps moving. O McMacElveney drops back looking for a leg! Bachelor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bachelor manages to kick O McMacElveney off! O McMacElveney jumps back into Bachelor's guard. O McMacElveney wants to control from the top but Bachelor keeps moving. Finnegan O McMacElveney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. O McMacElveney is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. O McMacElveney stops Bachelor from standing up. O McMacElveney showing good wrestling skills to control the position. O McMacElveney trying to control but Bachelor is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Finnegan O McMacElveney was stalling too much, according to the referee. A momentary lapse in concentration from Bachelor enables O McMacElveney to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bachelor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Bachelor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. O McMacElveney not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bachelor wants to sweep but no luck. O McMacElveney throws a big right hand that misses. Bachelor keeping moving, preventing O McMacElveney from controlling successfully. O McMacElveney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. O McMacElveney content to stall in guard here.
Finnegan O McMacElveney has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. A momentary lapse in concentration from Bachelor enables O McMacElveney to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bachelor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. O McMacElveney landing with the ground and pound. O McMacElveney is stalling in the full guard.
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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnegan O McMacElveney!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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