PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Mcfarland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasak Kusuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guillermo Mcfarland has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Mcfarland
vs
Kusuk

225 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Guillermo Mcfarland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kasak Kusuk!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Kusuk misses.
Mcfarland throwing a counter right hand but Kusuk manages to avoid it.
Kusuk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mcfarland counters with a straight right hand.

Mcfarland moves into the clinch.
Kusuk wants to stall.

Mcfarland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Mcfarland. No joy for Kusuk on that attempt.
Kusuk dives in for a single leg takedown but Mcfarland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mcfarland appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Guillermo Mcfarland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kasak Kusuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfarland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mcfarland went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mcfarland slaps away a takedown attempt from Kusuk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kusuk just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcfarland.
Mcfarland really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusuk swings for the body but Mcfarland moves out of range.
It looked like Mcfarland was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A combination from Kusuk does no damage.
Kusuk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcfarland tries to avoid it but Kusuk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcfarland to the ground. Mcfarland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mcfarland went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mcfarland slips under a jab.
Mcfarland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcfarland throws a counter high kick but Kusuk was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kusuk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mcfarland checks a leg kick.
Mcfarland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kusuk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcfarland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mcfarland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kusuk.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusuk throws a head punch that misses.

Mcfarland manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mcfarland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mcfarland makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mcfarland has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kusuk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Mcfarland stands and steps away. Kusuk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kusuk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mcfarland counters with a series of strikes. Kusuk will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusuk fails with the takedown.
Kasak Kusuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcfarland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcfarland wants it to stay on the feet.
Mcfarland is looking for a counter combo.
Mcfarland throws a head kick that misses.
Kusuk doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Mcfarland counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kusuk!
Mcfarland cracks Kusuk with a big right hand but Kusuk just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kusuk sneaks back into half guard.

Mcfarland is working for a kimura but Kusuk is defending it quite comfortably.
Mcfarland will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcfarland scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcfarland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Mcfarland seems to be looking for submissions.
Mcfarland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mcfarland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mcfarland stuffs the takedown attempt from Kusuk. Kusuk gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Mcfarland. No joy for Kusuk on that attempt.
Guillermo Mcfarland is winning the standup battle so far.
Kusuk shoots in but no luck this time.
Guillermo Mcfarland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kasak Kusuk.
Mcfarland throws a head kick but Kusuk moves out of range.
Kusuk shoots in and drives through. Mcfarland sprawls well.

Kusuk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mcfarland to the mat! Mcfarland manages to get full guard.

Mcfarland is looking for a triangle but Kusuk pushes his legs off easily.
Kusuk working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mcfarland working for a triangle but Kusuk defends it easily.
Kusuk is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcfarland has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusuk won't allow Mcfarland to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kusuk throws a big elbow that misses.
Kusuk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Mcfarland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mcfarland is looking to stand up but Kusuk isn't so interested in that idea.

Mcfarland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kusuk defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kusuk trying to control but Mcfarland is working from the bottom.
Kusuk throwing strikes from guard but Mcfarland blocks nicely.
Kusuk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Mcfarland is looking for a triangle but Kusuk pushes his legs off easily.
Kusuk landing some decent shots from guard.
Mcfarland keeping moving, preventing Kusuk from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusuk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcfarland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcfarland punching from the bottom - just letting Kusuk know he's still in a fight.
Kusuk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcfarland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcfarland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Mcfarland is looking for a triangle but Kusuk pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kusuk stopping the sweep attempt from Mcfarland.
Mcfarland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kusuk can do to turn this around?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kusuk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kusuk postures up and lands a big shot to Mcfarland's brow.

Mcfarland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kusuk throws a big elbow that misses.

Mcfarland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kusuk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kusuk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mcfarland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kusuk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcfarland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kusuk.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kusuk has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mcfarland to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kusuk is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mcfarland pulls down on the head and he's put Kusuk to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Guillermo Mcfarland!