Finnegan's Wake

well i have no mma experience but i would have went for the kill. i understand being under control though but i hardly see stuff like that in mma fights. they usually go for the kill and go ape shit to have the ref stop the fight
 
Well, I actually respect Finnegan for not just trying to hurt the guy. A lot of fighters get overzealous and go crazy with the strikes once a guy is already beat.

As far as advice. Be weary about trying risky moves like the anacadona against more competent opponents.

I know the spinning back fist was a cover-up for a slip, but if he had been somewhat coherent, it could've put you on your back.

On the slam out, if you don't think you'll be able to get the full extension, I wouldn't waste the energy.
 
Next fight will be 205, so how fast I can make 215 walk around, current insurance, etc will determine that. I'll probably fight for this promotion again. I liked almost everything about the experience. They were brand new promoters, and of course they made mistakes, but they also did a whole lot of things right.

Zero: My corner told me to keep letting him up, and part of it was that I was certain he was out (which he was. The ref was behind me and I can possibly see how he couldn't tell the guy was out) on the first knockdown. I have no idea what was going w/ the standing 8 count. I backed up, he couldn't stand, I thought it was over. The ref did not communicate to me that it was still on. In the future, I'll wait to be tackled before I back off a guy again.
 
thats true with being a nice guy but what if out of no where that dude throws some miraculous punch and ko's finny. then you would be like fuck, i should have finished him
 
krossinc:
The Anaconda is one of my bread and butter subs. As soon as I knew I didn't have it, I let it go. That spinning backfist is going to be beat out of me by my coaches. They told me as much.
If I'm going to throw it, it'll be after a whole lot more practice and on purpose.
 
This is good guys. Keep it coming. I love telling people that my striking coach is a dude on the net from Canada. You have all helped me tremendously. Keep it coming.
 
Alright guys, enough praise. Now, pick it apart and tell me what I did wrong, what you would've done differently, etc.

Finn,

First of all. Nice work. Your striking has really improved.

Stuff to work on:

You leaned straight back at first when your opponent did his slap attack after the second leg kick. This guy has harmless, but it's a bad habit to get into.

You did a good job standing up and listening to your corner. It would have been better to try to get to side control rather than falling into guard. You would have been in good position to hammer fist, elbow, or keylock. Your GnP was pretty ineffective due to being in guard. Try to avoid ending up in guard or at least posture up before trying to smash the next victim.

I would have like to have seen you end the striking exchanges with low kicks. Don't stop using something that is working. Chances are you'll have an opening for your powerful right hand if you keep on the low kick.

I totally understand not wanting to hurt your opponent, but getting him out of there a little faster wouldn't have been horrible.

I'm nitpicking. Good work.
 
Talk about domination.


Fuck I havn't had access to my home computer until today, I saw in school that you won your fight but was unable to view the video.

I got home and the first thing I did was watch you beat that sucka up.
 
barut, why shouldnt you lean back? just in case he hits you so you are more prone for the ko?
 
barut, why shouldnt you lean back? just in case he hits you so you are more prone for the ko?

when you lean back, your head has no more distance to go if your opponent moves a little forward. once you lean all the way back as you can, you can't lean and more back of you lose balance.

also, your feet are not under you when leaning back. your center of gravity is off and you cant make good power nor can you move well. you can't move unless your feet are right under you. you lean off, you have to come back to center to be able to move the feet. this is why boxers and wrestlers jump rope. the rope has to be under you or you catch your feet on the rope. you want light feet, moving to be able to use footwork and throw punches on angles.

if you lean back, you're asking for the takedown. try to sprawl from leaning back--not possible. you give him the hips and remove all your lines of defense (hands, arms, shoulders, etc).

when you lean back, the chin comes up often.
 
barut, why shouldnt you lean back? just in case he hits you so you are more prone for the ko?

Try to imagine all life as you know it stopping instantaneously and every molecule in your body exploding at the speed of light. Total Protonic Reversal. That's why do don't lean back in a fight.
 
How's your bjj? Did you stand the fight up b/c you knew you had the advantage standing, or b/c you don't feel as comfortable on the ground?
 
I stood up because my corner told me to. I trusted them, and it worked out for the best.
 
Hi Finnegan,

I will give you some advice in regards to your striking since that is my what I do (boxing). If some of my points don't make sense for MMA then just ignore them:

1. Look at the little tusle' at 1:56. You pulled your head back when throwing which is a common mistake that is hard as fuck to correct. Never do this as you are prone to overhand rights. Keep that chin tucked! Your opponent was doing this as well. If you notice this from now on then throw a few jab feints and then come over the top with the over hand right.

2. I liked it very much from about 2:01 to 2:10 when you scored that knockdown. See what happens when you come in behind the jab? You established the distance well with the jab and came in with a BEAUTIFUL straight right.

3. I would try starting more off the jab with your combinations. This might not be optimal in MMA but look how you got taken down at 3:13. A few good hard jabs and THEN the leg kick would have been more effective since he would of had to back up and wouldn't of had the time to even think about taking you down. I would try that in training. A few HARD jabs and then a hard leg kick. Could be a devastating combination with your size. Also, at 3:54 you throwed a hook (looked like) before going into the clinch. A good counter uppercut or check hook would have levelled you. I wouldn't start off a combo with that. Maybe throw a feint jab ad then a hook. Jabs really put your opponent off balance and make them lose their focus. Use them a lot more.

4. Use your range a little more, as well. Try not to get TOO close to him. You will essentially smother your power. From 4:10 to 4:25 is a good example. You don't need to be in close to land them big right hands. Watch this video of Kelly pavlik- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HchCpnORAqk . Watch his fights if you can. He uses his range very well. If you do get in close then throw more 'tight' uppercuts (the crowd was yellin out uppercuts as well).When in close you can standmore sideways and use your shoulder as a defensive barrier and can conceal your hooks more. If you have seen Floyd Mayweather fight then you will know what I mean.

5. Some more body punches would have been good as well. Mix up your attack.

Overall, you were impressive. A little more work on your punching technique and defense and you will be a powerful force. Combining excellent boxing skills and defense (bobbing, slipping, weaving), along with the strength of your clinch and ground game and you will go along way.

Hope this helps
 
Thanks, David. I think I just got in the mindset that my right hand was working really well after the first knockdown that I kind of forgot about jabbing with force.
I work on that.
 
Good lord, my log was on page 5. I can't have that!

Drinking:

Screwdrivers:
16 oz total, 1/3rd Smirnoff, 2/3rds Orange Dream x 1
x 1
x 1
x1
+6 oz Gin x 1

Smithwick's Ale
11 oz bottles
2
1
1
Impressions:
I'm quite tipsy.
 
Back
Top