QFC Tournament 859 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Primo Jackson (ranked 5795 p4p, 527 weight class) and Dont Forget (ranked 5878 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jackson
vs
Forget

186 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Primo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dont Forget!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forget connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Forget clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Forget digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Forget works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Forget scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Forget pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Forget lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Forget lands an uppercut.

Jackson is rocked!
A short right from Forget.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Forget.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Jackson pressed against the cage. Forget frees himself up and cracks Jackson with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Jackson crumples to the floor, out cold! Forget jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dont Forget!
Dont Forget took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Primo Jackson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I very obviously overtrained for such a mediocre opponent. He didn't deserve the time I devoted to thinking about him.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amaru Maita (ranked 5723 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerrod McFarland (ranked 5623 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Maita
vs
McFarland

181 cm
24
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
24
186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Amaru Maita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jerrod McFarland!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, John Mangel and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maita shoots in and gets a takedown into McFarland's guard.
McFarland is controlling Maita's posture.
Maita knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McFarland on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McFarland is on top in guard.

McFarland stands up from Maita's guard - McFarland perhaps looking for a knockout.
McFarland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maita is looking for a counter combo.
Maita throws a series of punches but McFarland avoids them all with ease.
Amaru Maita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maita pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McFarland back to the cage. Maita follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maita's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maita duly obliges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maita moves in looking to clinch but McFarland pushes him off.
McFarland is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maita.
McFarland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

McFarland closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

McFarland decides to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maita fails to land with a series of punches.
Maita misses with a few strikes there.
Maita avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left and a right from Maita both land. Nice combination.
Maita misses with a double jab.
McFarland swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maita lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

McFarland closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

McFarland has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Maita is working the combinations to good effect here.
A nice combination there by Maita.
McFarland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maita tries to avoid it but McFarland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maita to the ground. Maita escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Amaru Maita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerrod McFarland.
McFarland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

McFarland looking to score a takedown here. Maita is defending well but McFarland drives through and ends up in Maita's guard.
McFarland wants to pass the guard but Maita is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFarland sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maita on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maita tries to get out of the position.

McFarland stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McFarland throws a push kick but Maita slaps the foot to one side.

Maita gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maita wants to get back to striking at distance but McFarland won't allow it.

Maita jumps guard.
McFarland works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFarland trying to control the pace.
McFarland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McFarland controlling the pace.
McFarland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFarland works his way into full mount!
McFarland controlling his opponent.

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.
Maita wants to control but McFarland is having none of it.

McFarland working for a submission but Maita is keeping him at bay.
McFarland connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McFarland scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McFarland controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amaru Maita dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Maita swinging wildly here.
Maita lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McFarland backs up against the cage.
McFarland shoots in for a double leg but Maita sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

McFarland closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maita to the mat! Maita manages to get full guard.
Maita is wriggling around but McFarland manages to pass to half guard.

McFarland trying to mount his opponent but Maita defends it.
McFarland working the head and body with strikes.

McFarland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McFarland wants to free his trapped foot but Maita is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maita is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFarland can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maita is trying to control but McFarland passes into side control!
A lull in the action here as McFarland stalls from top position.

McFarland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McFarland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McFarland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maita keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Maita's face as McFarland controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Maita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

McFarland has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

McFarland closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maita's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maita pushes McFarland off and scrambles back to his feet.

McFarland gets caught napping as Maita dives in and scores a takedown. McFarland manages to retain guard.
McFarland pulls Maita in close to prevent any damage.
Maita trying to stand up but can't free himself from McFarland's guard.
McFarland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maita is one step ahead there.
McFarland pulls Maita in close to prevent any damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Maita here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McFarland is on top in guard.

McFarland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFarland tries to free his leg and advance position but Maita is retaining full guard.
McFarland throwing strikes but missing.
Maita wants to get back to his feet but McFarland is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jerrod McFarland will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Maita fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McFarland, pushing him back against the cage.

Maita gets control of McFarland's arms and successfully pulls guard. Maita will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McFarland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maita's head.
McFarland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maita's head.
McFarland advances position into side control!

McFarland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McFarland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFarland advances to full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFarland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McFarland manages to capitalize on a mistake by Maita to take his back!

McFarland working for the choke.
McFarland is not going to allow Maita to sit and survive in this position.
Maita is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McFarland.

That's two 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.

McFarland is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Maita is defending well though. McFarland let's go of the attempt for now.

McFarland is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Maita has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Maita defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
McFarland controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maita trying to control the position but McFarland manages to sink in the hooks.
Maita is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McFarland.
McFarland lands a shot to the body.

Maita preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McFarland.
McFarland looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maita defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McFarland's arms.

McFarland has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Maita has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
McFarland controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maita trying to get back to his feet but McFarland is in full control for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerrod McFarland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McFarland has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Dean scores the fight for Jerrod McFarland!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Jerrod McFarland!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Jerrod McFarland!

Jerrod McFarland wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boy Blueck (ranked 5663 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Marinho (ranked 5604 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Blueck
vs
Marinho

182 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Boy Blueck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Walter Marinho!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blueck closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blueck lands in his opponent's guard.
Blueck prevents Marinho from getting back to his feet.
Blueck stays in close to Marinho's body and controls the position.
Blueck throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Blueck content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Marinho has locked up a guillotine! Marinho's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Blueck is holding on here and Marinho must be using up a lot of energy. Blueck has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Marinho gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Walter Marinho!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Freeman (ranked 3800 p4p, 380 weight class) and Ragnar Bjarnasson (ranked 5740 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Freeman
vs
Bjarnasson

180 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
24
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ragnar Bjarnasson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Hemmingworth and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjarnasson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Freeman misses with the combination.
Freeman tries for a takedown but Bjarnasson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Freeman blocks a leg kick.
Freeman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Bjarnasson.
Freeman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Freeman looks to land a combination but Bjarnasson avoids it well.
Bjarnasson misses with a two punch combination.
Freeman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Freeman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Freeman tries to clinch up but Bjarnasson circles away and keeps his distance.
Freeman fails with the takedown

and Bjarnasson counters by moving into the clinch.
Bjarnasson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Freeman is defending well.
Bjarnasson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Freeman has him pressed against the cage.

Bjarnasson manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bjarnasson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Freeman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bjarnasson misses with a combination
and Freeman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bjarnasson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Freeman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bjarnasson looks to land a combination but Freeman avoids it well.
It looked like Freeman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Bjarnasson closes the distance and clinches.

Freeman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bjarnasson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Freeman back to the cage. Bjarnasson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bjarnasson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjarnasson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bjarnasson works over Freeman's head and body with a nice combination.
Bjarnasson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Freeman shoots for a double leg takedown but Bjarnasson sprawls well. He's pushed Freeman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bjarnasson as he avoids it easily.
Bjarnasson lands a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjarnasson throws a nice looking combination but Freeman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Bjarnasson looks to move away, Freeman throws a big counter combo but Bjarnasson just gets out of the way.
Bjarnasson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bjarnasson throws a right and a left that Freeman avoids nicely.
Freeman is looking to clinch but Bjarnasson is avoiding it.
Bjarnasson throws a right and a left that Freeman avoids nicely.
No joy there for Bjarnasson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Freeman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bjarnasson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bjarnasson closes the distance and clinches up with Freeman, looking for a takedown. Bjarnasson pushes Freeman against the cage but Freeman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Freeman lands a really nice looking cross but Bjarnasson seems unphased.
Freeman is looking to clinch but Bjarnasson is avoiding it.
Bjarnasson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bjarnasson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Bjarnasson looks to move away, Freeman throws a big counter combo but Bjarnasson just gets out of the way.

Freeman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bjarnasson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Freeman breaks from the clinch.
Freeman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bjarnasson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Freeman somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman tries to clinch but Bjarnasson is having none of it.

Freeman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bjarnasson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Freeman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Freeman.
Bjarnasson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Freeman fails to land the takedown.
Bjarnasson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bjarnasson throws a combination. Freeman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bjarnasson, as that shot connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bjarnasson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Freeman.
Bjarnasson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Freeman.
Freeman is breathing heavily.
Bjarnasson scores with a one two! Freeman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bjarnasson keeps the fight on the outside.
Bjarnasson misses with a series of wild punches.
Bjarnasson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freeman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ragnar Bjarnasson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjarnasson throws a body kick that misses
and Freeman counters with a one-two to the body.
Bjarnasson connects with a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Freeman or perhaps it was just good defense by Bjarnasson, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Bjarnasson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Danga de danga de dang - Bjarnasson scores with a four punch combination!
Ragnar Bjarnasson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Freeman is defended easily by Bjarnasson.
Bjarnasson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bjarnasson misses with a series of wild punches.
Bjarnasson cracks Freeman with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bjarnasson.
Bjarnasson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Freeman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bjarnasson tries to throw a body punch but Freeman avoids it by throwing Bjarnasson back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bjarnasson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bjarnasson tries to bum rush Freeman with a series of wild strikes but Freeman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Bjarnasson has closed the distance and engaged Freeman in a clinch.

Bjarnasson manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Bjarnasson. Those never looked like landing.
Bjarnasson misses with a double jab.
Freeman is looking to clinch but Bjarnasson is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Freeman.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bjarnasson swats away the attempt to clinch by Freeman.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bjarnasson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Freeman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Bjarnasson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Freeman scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freeman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Freeman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bjarnasson back to the cage. Freeman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Freeman shoots for a double leg takedown but Bjarnasson sprawls well. He's pushed Freeman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjarnasson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Bjarnasson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Danga de danga de dang - Bjarnasson scores with a four punch combination!
Bjarnasson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bjarnasson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bjarnasson swinging wildly here.
Frank Freeman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bjarnasson throws a combination. Freeman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Freeman misses with an uppercut. Bjarnasson saw that one coming.
Bjarnasson unleashes a big counter combination but Freeman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bjarnasson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Freeman backs off Bjarnasson throws a huge counter combo but Freeman manages to avoid it all.
Freeman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bjarnasson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjarnasson feints a jab promting Freeman to slip. Bjarnasson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Freeman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Freeman gets tackled into the cage by Bjarnasson. Bjarnasson maintains the clinch.

Bjarnasson gets control of Freeman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bjarnasson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Freeman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bjarnasson is breathing heavily.
Bjarnasson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Freeman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Freeman shoots in but Bjarnasson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Freeman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjarnasson misses with a two punch combination.
Bjarnasson lands with a nice combination. Freeman backs away looking to recover.
Bjarnasson lands a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is looking to clinch.
Freeman shoots in but Bjarnasson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bjarnasson swats away the attempt to clinch by Freeman.
Bjarnasson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Freeman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Freeman misses with a head kick.
Freeman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bjarnasson keeps the fight on the outside.
Bjarnasson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Freeman shoots in for a double leg but Bjarnasson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Danga de danga de dang - Bjarnasson scores with a four punch combination!
Bjarnasson avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bjarnasson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Freeman fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Bjarnasson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Freeman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bjarnasson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Freeman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Freeman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Bjarnasson. Those never looked like landing.
Bjarnasson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bjarnasson stuffs the takedown.

Bjarnasson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Freeman keeping full guard, as Bjarnasson tries to pass.
Bjarnasson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bjarnasson is controlling him.
Freeman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bjarnasson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjarnasson is stalling in the full guard.
Bjarnasson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Freeman has Bjarnasson pulled in close to control his posture.

Freeman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bjarnasson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bjarnasson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Freeman is on top in guard.

Ragnar Bjarnasson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Freeman trying to control but Bjarnasson is working from the bottom.

Freeman gets to his feet. Bjarnasson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bjarnasson throws a one two combo.
Bjarnasson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Freeman fails to land the takedown.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown but Bjarnasson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjarnasson stalks Freeman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Freeman's face. Freeman staggers backwards, shaken.
Bjarnasson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Freeman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Freeman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Freeman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bjarnasson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bjarnasson feints a jab promting Freeman to slip. Bjarnasson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Freeman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A left and a right from Bjarnasson both land. Nice combination.
Bjarnasson feints a jab promting Freeman to slip. Bjarnasson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Freeman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bjarnasson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Freeman to the ground. Bjarnasson is now in Freeman's guard.

Freeman kicks Bjarnasson off and gets to his feet.
Bjarnasson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bjarnasson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bjarnasson misses with a series of wild punches.
Bjarnasson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFreeman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjarnasson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Freeman goes for a double leg but Bjarnasson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bjarnasson continues to drive forward.
Bjarnasson unleashes a big counter combination but Freeman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bjarnasson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Freeman shoots in but no luck this time.
Bjarnasson misses with a series of wild punches.
Freeman throws a hook but Bjarnasson avoids it easily.

Bjarnasson darts in and clinches Freeman up against the cage.
Bjarnasson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Freeman tries to pull guard but Bjarnasson won't allow it.

Freeman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frank Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bjarnasson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bjarnasson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Bjarnasson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bjarnasson 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Ragnar Bjarnasson!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Ragnar Bjarnasson!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Ragnar Bjarnasson!

Ragnar Bjarnasson wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Goncalves (ranked 5548 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Dickya (ranked 5933 p4p, 534 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Goncalves
vs
Dickya

180 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jose Goncalves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Dickya!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Ben Watson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goncalves defending well as Dickya loads up on a big left hand.
Goncalves throws a body kick that misses.
Goncalves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dickya misses with a takedown attempt - Goncalves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Goncalves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goncalves catches Dickya with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goncalves scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dickya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Goncalves misses the target.
Dickya drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dickya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dickya drops his hands momentarily and Goncalves takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dickya throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Goncalves counters with a nice body kick.
Goncalves lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Dickya falls backwards - clearly groggy! Goncalves dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Goncalves!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richey Manic (ranked 5628 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Kuchinello (ranked 5720 p4p, 519 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Manic
vs
Kuchinello

180 cm
24
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
24
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richey Manic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Evander Kuchinello!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuchinello throws a head kick that half lands.

Manic gets the takedown into side control.

Manic tries for a kimura but Kuchinello is defending well.
Kuchinello is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Manic decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kuchinello to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuchinello circles away from the clinch attempt.

Manic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Kuchinello is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Manic presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manic takes a knee to the side of the body.

Kuchinello breaks from the clinch.
Richey Manic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manic dodges the punch combination from Kuchinello.
Manic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kuchinello scores with a nice strike.
Kuchinello lands with an overhand left.
Manic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kuchinello scores with the left hand. Manic knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Kuchinello.
Kuchinello lands a jab to the nose.
Evander Kuchinello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kuchinello throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuchinello paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuchinello wants to counter with a clinch but Manic pushes him away.

Manic clinches up with Kuchinello and pushes him back against the cage.
Kuchinello slowing the pace effectively.

Kuchinello pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Manic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kuchinello's guard.
Manic prevents Kuchinello from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Manic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manic is pushing down on Kuchinello's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuchinello is fighting to maintain full guard but Manic has managed to sneak the leg through.

Manic decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Manic dives in and scores a takedown into Kuchinello's guard.

Kuchinello has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Manic off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Manic tries to clinch up.

Manic closes the distance and pushes Kuchinello back into the cage.
Kuchinello taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Kuchinello breaks the clinch.
Manic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Manic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuchinello tries to avoid it but Manic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuchinello to the ground. Kuchinello escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Manic or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuchinello, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richey Manic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Manic doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kuchinello holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Manic looking for a takedown.
Kuchinello slowing the pace effectively.
Manic letting Kuchinello take a breather here.
Kuchinello working Manic over with knees to the body.
Kuchinello putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Manic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Manic is breathing heavily.

Kuchinello breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evander Kuchinello dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kuchinello clinches.
Kuchinello avoiding damage.
Kuchinello connects with a nasty looking knee right to Manic's face.
Kuchinello has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuchinello lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuchinello creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Kuchinello pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuchinello paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Manic gets a double leg takedown into Kuchinello's guard.

Manic stands up from Kuchinello's guard - Manic perhaps looking for a knockout.
Danga de danga de dang - Kuchinello scores with a four punch combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuchinello throws a shot to the body.
Manic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kuchinello counters with a series of strikes. Manic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kuchinello stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manic moves in looking to clinch but Kuchinello pushes him off.
A lazy left from Kuchinello finds it's target.

Kuchinello closes the distance and clinches.
Manic jumps guard but Kuchinello stands there with Manic around his waist. Manic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kuchinello crunches a lovely knee into Manic's ribcage.
Kuchinello digs a right hand underneath Manic's ribcage. Manic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuchinello has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Kuchinello pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manic takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuchinello throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Kuchinello. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuchinello.
Evander Kuchinello seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuchinello plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Manic is rocked!
Richey Manic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Manic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Kuchinello has his feet on Manic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuchinello lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuchinello might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kuchinello throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Manic's head.
Oh Manic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Manic wants to clinch but Kuchinello slips to the side
letting Kuchinello counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuchinello, as that shot connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuchinello connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Manic! He's out on his feet! Kuchinello rushes in and drops Manic with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Evander Kuchinello!
After winning the bout, Evander Kuchinello thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.