QFC Tournament 859 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jerrod McFarland (ranked 5415 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dont Forget (ranked 5477 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McFarland
vs
Forget

179 cm
24
186 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jerrod McFarland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dont Forget!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Darius Henderson and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Forget.

It looks like Jerrod McFarland has been cut.
McFarland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Forget pinned against the cage. Forget gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It seemed like Forget was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McFarland looks for a takedown but Forget sprawls well.
McFarland throws a nice looking combination but Forget bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Forget ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McFarland takes a jab right on the kisser.
Forget works McFarland's body with a nice hook.
Forget ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McFarland is breathing heavily.
Forget defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McFarland.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerrod McFarland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFarland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Forget.
Forget with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Forget.
Forget tests McFarland's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Forget cracks McFarland with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McFarland looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Forget finish him?

McFarland is rocked!
Forget is stalking McFarland. McFarland circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Forget, and it's lights out! McFarland really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dont Forget!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Bjarnasson (ranked 5349 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Marinho (ranked 5653 p4p, 0 weight class). Ragnar Bjarnasson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bjarnasson
vs
Marinho

193 cm
24
194 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ragnar Bjarnasson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Walter Marinho!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Hugh Johnson and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marinho misses with a few strikes there.
Bjarnasson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marinho wants to clinch up but Bjarnasson keeps it at a distance.
Bjarnasson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bjarnasson works over Marinho's head and body with a nice combination.
Marinho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bjarnasson.
Ragnar Bjarnasson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjarnasson throws a right hand that Marinho ducks under and follows up with a left that Marinho also avoids with ease.

Bjarnasson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Marinho breaks from the clinch.

Marinho moves into the clinch.
Marinho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bjarnasson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bjarnasson is trying to break the clinch but Marinho is controlling him.
Marinho misses with a knee strike.

Marinho breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Bjarnasson misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marinho tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marinho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bjarnasson.
Bjarnasson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Bjarnasson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marinho prevents Bjarnasson from breaking the clinch.
Bjarnasson fails to pull guard.
Marinho is pressed up against the cage. Bjarnasson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marinho down to the mat. Marinho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bjarnasson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marinho counters with an outside leg kick.
Bjarnasson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Bjarnasson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marinho throws out a loose jab but Bjarnasson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marinho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No joy there for Bjarnasson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bjarnasson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marinho avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marinho clinches up with Bjarnasson and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjarnasson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bjarnasson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bjarnasson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marinho walks away with a smile on his face. Bjarnasson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bjarnasson tries to bum rush Marinho with a series of wild strikes but Marinho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Bjarnasson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Bjarnasson.

Marinho forces Bjarnasson back against the cage and clinches.
Bjarnasson is trying to break the clinch but Marinho has him pressed against the cage.
Bjarnasson tries to break the clinch but Marinho is controlling the position.
Bjarnasson lands a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjarnasson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Marinho drags the fight down to the ground.

Marinho pushes Bjarnasson off and gets back to his feet.
Bjarnasson misses with the combination.
Marinho is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Marinho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bjarnasson fails to land with a series of punches.
Bjarnasson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bjarnasson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bjarnasson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marinho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjarnasson throws a series of strikes that have Marinho backpedaling.
Bjarnasson stuffs the takedown.
A punch combination from Bjarnasson misses.
A combination from Bjarnasson does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marinho has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Marinho looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bjarnasson moves forwards but Marinho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bjarnasson scores with a one two! Marinho had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bjarnasson throws a one two combo.
Marinho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bjarnasson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Marinho fails with the takedown.
Bjarnasson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bjarnasson swinging wildly here.

Bjarnasson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Bjarnasson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Marinho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marinho slips a jab and a cross from Bjarnasson.
Marinho wants to counter with a clinch but Bjarnasson pushes him away.
Bjarnasson misses with a head kick.
Marinho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bjarnasson throws a nice looking combination but Marinho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bjarnasson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMarinho.
Marinho looks to land a combination but Bjarnasson avoids it well.
Bjarnasson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A jab from Marinho misses.
Sloppy strikes from Bjarnasson. Those never looked like landing.
Marinho feints the counter takedown.

Marinho changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bjarnasson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Bjarnasson sneaks out the side door and pushes Marinho away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Bjarnasson does no damage.
Bjarnasson fails to land with a series of punches.
Marinho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bjarnasson's head.
Marinho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjarnasson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bjarnasson looks to land a combination. Marinho sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjarnasson ducks under a wild hook from Marinho.
Bjarnasson blocks a jab.
Bjarnasson throws a big counter combination but Marinho scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Marinho misses with a leg kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Marinho.

Bjarnasson throws Marinho to one side and escapes!
Marinho is breathing heavily.
Marinho is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bjarnasson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bjarnasson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marinho.

Marinho dives in and scores a takedown into Bjarnasson's guard.
Bjarnasson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marinho can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjarnasson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bjarnasson is looking to stand up but Marinho isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bjarnasson has his feet on Marinho's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bjarnasson throws a series of strikes that have Marinho backpedaling.
Bjarnasson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Marinho looks to land a combination but Bjarnasson avoids it well.

Bjarnasson feints and as Marinho raises his hands in defense, Bjarnasson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjarnasson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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

Marinho stops Bjarnasson from standing up.
Bjarnasson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bjarnasson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bjarnasson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bjarnasson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Bjarnasson kicks Marinho off and gets to his feet.
Bjarnasson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marinho on the side of the head.
Ragnar Bjarnasson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bjarnasson throws a series of punches but Marinho avoids them all with ease.
Bjarnasson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marinho eats them both and turns towards Bjarnasson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Bjarnasson moves into range and clinches up with Marinho.
Bjarnasson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Bjarnasson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bjarnasson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Marinho lands a head kick!
Bjarnasson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bjarnasson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marinho tries to counter by closing the distance.
Marinho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bjarnasson.
Bjarnasson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marinho lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bjarnasson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjarnasson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marinho sprawls well. Marinho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bjarnasson gets slowly back to his feet.
Marinho tries to clinch up but Bjarnasson circles away and keeps his distance.
Bjarnasson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marinho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bjarnasson circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Bjarnasson misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjarnasson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bjarnasson misses with a double jab.
Marinho just misses with a punch to the body.
Bjarnasson looks for a takedown but Marinho sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marinho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bjarnasson but Bjarnasson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bjarnasson throws a series of punches but Marinho moves out of range.
Marinho circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Bjarnasson does no damage.
Marinho steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bjarnasson.
Bjarnasson slips a jab from Marinho.
Bjarnasson tries to bum rush Marinho with a series of wild strikes but Marinho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bjarnasson tries to bum rush Marinho with a series of wild strikes but Marinho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marinho wants to counter with a clinch but Bjarnasson pushes him away.
Ragnar Bjarnasson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Bjarnasson.
Marinho raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bjarnasson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marinho throws a counter combo.
Marinho fails with a takedown attempt.
Ragnar Bjarnasson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bjarnasson misses with a series of wild punches.
Bjarnasson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marinho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bjarnasson doesn't manage to clinch there - Marinho circles away.
A left and a right from Bjarnasson both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marinho moves in looking to clinch but Bjarnasson pushes him off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marinho. Bjarnasson shrugs it off though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjarnasson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Bjarnasson backs off Marinho throws a huge counter combo but Bjarnasson manages to avoid it all.
Marinho throws a head kick that misses.
Bjarnasson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marinho dives in and grabs Bjarnasson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bjarnasson pushes down on Marinho's head and hops out.
Ragnar Bjarnasson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Marinho.
Bjarnasson misses with a two punch combination.
Marinho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bjarnasson is defended easily by Marinho.
Marinho slips a jab and a cross from Bjarnasson.
No joy there for Bjarnasson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marinho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Bjarnasson closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bjarnasson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bjarnasson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Marinho decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bjarnasson, up you get!
Good shot there by Marinho.
Bjarnasson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marinho on the side of the head.
Bjarnasson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marinho.
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!
Bjarnasson tries to bum rush Marinho with a series of wild strikes but Marinho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marinho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walter Marinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bjarnasson feints a jab promting Marinho to slip. Bjarnasson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Marinho slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bjarnasson misses with a series of wild punches.
Marinho throws a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Bjarnasson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bjarnasson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight for Ragnar Bjarnasson!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Ragnar Bjarnasson!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth 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
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Aneke (ranked 5624 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Goncalves (ranked 5654 p4p, 0 weight class). Joshua Aneke had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Aneke
vs
Goncalves

185 cm
23
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joshua Aneke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jose Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Darius Henderson and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aneke clinches.
Aneke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goncalves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aneke has him pressed against the cage.
Goncalves tries to break free but Aneke pushes him back against the cage.
Goncalves wants to break free but Aneke has control.
Aneke prevents Goncalves from breaking the clinch.

Goncalves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aneke has closed the distance and engaged Goncalves in a clinch.
Goncalves is trying to break the clinch but Aneke has him pressed against the cage.
Aneke keeps control of Goncalves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goncalves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aneke tries to pull guard but Goncalves holds him up against the cage and eventually Aneke drops back down to his feet.

Aneke jumps guard.
Goncalves slips nicely into half guard.
Goncalves content to control rather than advance.
Aneke is looking to improve his position.
Goncalves wants to pass to mount but Aneke is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aneke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Aneke is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Goncalves presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Aneke tries to break free but Goncalves pushes him back against the cage.
Goncalves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aneke has him pressed against the cage.
Goncalves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aneke has him pressed against the cage.
Goncalves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aneke pressing his opponent against the cage.
Aneke tries to break free but Goncalves pushes him back against the cage.
Aneke 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Aneke is trying to break the clinch but Goncalves is controlling him.
Aneke is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Goncalves managing to block the knees to the body from Aneke.

Aneke ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aneke no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Aneke keeping moving, preventing Goncalves from controlling successfully.
Aneke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aneke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Aneke throwing strikes but missing.
Aneke seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goncalves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aneke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Aneke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Aneke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goncalves as he jumps to the side.
Aneke doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goncalves counters with a stiff right hand.
Joshua Aneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goncalves throws a right hand that misses
and Aneke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aneke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goncalves can do to turn this around?
Nice shot by Goncalves.
Aneke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Aneke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aneke or perhaps it was just good defense by Goncalves, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Aneke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aneke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goncalves but Goncalves pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aneke throws a lazy body kick
and Goncalves counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Aneke is rocked!
A jab from Goncalves misses.
Goncalves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aneke.
Aneke dives in and grabs Goncalves's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goncalves pushes down on Aneke's head and hops out.
It seemed like Goncalves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Aneke moves into the clinch successfully.
Goncalves is trying to break the clinch but Aneke has him pressed against the cage.
Goncalves is trying to push Aneke away but Aneke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aneke is trying to break free.

Goncalves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aneke looks for a takedown but Goncalves sprawls well.
Goncalves lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves throws a nice looking combination but Aneke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jose Goncalves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aneke throws out a leg kick but Goncalves moves out of range and Aneke only half commits.
Goncalves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goncalves wants it to stay on the feet.
Aneke throws a body kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goncalves throws a shot from downtown. Aneke moves away and avoids it.

Aneke gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Aneke stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Goncalves to get to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves missing with a left hand there. Aneke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goncalves tries to bum rush Aneke with a series of wild strikes but Aneke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Aneke drives through and clinches with Goncalves against the cage.
Aneke has Goncalves pressed against the cage.
Aneke tries to break the clinch but Goncalves is controlling the position.

Aneke breaks from the clinch.
Goncalves slaps away a takedown attempt from Aneke, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Goncalves throws a counter combo.
Goncalves tries to bum rush Aneke with a series of wild strikes but Aneke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aneke dives in for a single leg takedown but Goncalves sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Goncalves throws a counter combo.

Aneke has Goncalves up against the cage in a clinch.
Aneke is trying to pull guard but Goncalves turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aneke keeps control of Goncalves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Aneke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aneke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goncalves misses with a jab, cross combination.

Aneke has closed the distance and engaged Goncalves in a clinch.

Aneke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jose Goncalves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Aneke shoots in for a takedown but Goncalves shows good takedown defense.
Goncalves looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Goncalves misses with an uppercut. Aneke saw that one coming.
Aneke tries to counter with a takedown but Goncalves is quick to defend against it.
Goncalves throws a looping overhand right but Aneke ducks down to avoid it.
Goncalves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aneke throws a big counter combination but Goncalves scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Goncalves throws a looping overhand right but Aneke ducks down to avoid it.
As Goncalves tries to get set, Aneke tries to push him back and clinch up but Goncalves manages to avoid the attempt.
Goncalves stuffs the takedown.
Aneke defending well as Goncalves loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aneke moves out of range as Goncalves strikes.
Aneke closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Goncalves counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aneke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Goncalves is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Aneke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Goncalves as Aneke shoots in.
Aneke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goncalves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aneke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goncalves.
Goncalves misses with the combination.
Goncalves throws the kick towards the body but Aneke avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Goncalves blocks the leg kick.
Goncalves feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anekes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aneke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Goncalves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aneke throws a sloppy head kick
and Goncalves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goncalves throws a hook but Aneke blocks it.
Aneke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goncalves throws out the jab.
Aneke goes for a double leg but Goncalves avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Goncalves continues to drive forward.
Jose Goncalves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goncalves throws a combination that misses
and Aneke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aneke tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Goncalves manages to circle out of the way.
Goncalves 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.

Aneke takes the fight into the clinch.
Aneke pushes off an throws an elbow but Goncalves leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Goncalves stops a takedown attempt from Aneke.

Aneke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aneke throws a sloppy head kick and Goncalves moves out of range easily.
Aneke goes for a double leg but Goncalves avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Goncalves continues to drive forward.
Aneke dives in and grabs Goncalves's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goncalves pushes down on Aneke's head and hops out.
Aneke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aneke lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Goncalves has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Goncalves and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aneke is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Goncalves.
Goncalves throws a front kick that sends Aneke stumbling back into the cage.
Goncalves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aneke circles away quickly and effectively.
Goncalves slaps away a takedown attempt from Aneke, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goncalves looks to land a right hand but Aneke moved out of range.
A big right from Goncalves misses.
Aneke looks for the body kick but Goncalves saw that one coming.
Joshua Aneke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aneke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Goncalves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Goncalves 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Jose Goncalves!
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Jose Goncalves!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Jose Goncalves!

Jose Goncalves wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ted Philbert (ranked 5458 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Kuchinello (ranked 5437 p4p, 506 weight class). Evander Kuchinello is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Philbert
vs
Kuchinello

188 cm
24
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
24
198 lbs
1 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ted Philbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Evander Kuchinello!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Francis DeMontford and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuchinello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Philbert.
Kuchinello swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Philbert counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Philbert decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Kuchinello throws a sloppy head kick and Philbert moves out of range easily.
Kuchinello cracks Philbert with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuchinello swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Philbert went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kuchinello throws a head kick but Philbert moves out of range.
Kuchinello cracks Philbert with a good jab.
Philbert fails in his attempt to clinch.

Kuchinello forces Philbert back against the cage and clinches.
Philbert jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuchinello walks away with a smile on his face. Philbert gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Philbert throws a combination that misses
and Kuchinello counters with a nice uppercut.
Philbert shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuchinello but Kuchinello pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuchinello throws a sloppy head kick and Philbert moves out of range easily.
Kuchinello misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kuchinello.
As Kuchinello tries to get set, Philbert tries to push him back and clinch up but Kuchinello manages to avoid the attempt.
Good shot there by Kuchinello.
Kuchinello lands with a slapping head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Philbert. Those never looked like landing.
Kuchinello smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Philbert throws a sloppy head kick and Kuchinello moves out of range easily.
Philbert tries to clinch there but Kuchinello circles away.
Good shot there by Kuchinello.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Philbert.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Philbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kuchinello pushes Philbert up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuchinello stalling.
Kuchinello leaning his opponent against the cage.
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!
Kuchinello slowing the pace effectively.
Kuchinello taking a breather.
Philbert has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kuchinello avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kuchinello lands a good knee to the midsection. Philbert won't want to take too many of those.
Kuchinello lands a hook to the side of the head.

Kuchinello breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuchinello tries to bum rush Philbert with a series of wild strikes but Philbert uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Kuchinello has managed to clinch.
Philbert tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kuchinello smiles and moves away.

Kuchinello drives through and clinches with Philbert against the cage.
Philbert tries to throw a body punch but Kuchinello avoids it by throwing Philbert back against the cage.
Philbert taking a breather.

Philbert breaks the clinch.

Philbert gets the takedown into side control.
Philbert is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kuchinello's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kuchinello wants to get back to his feet but Philbert drags him back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Philbert stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Philbert with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kuchinello counters with a single leg into guard. Philbert didn't expect that.
Kuchinello must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Philbert is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuchinello trying to stand up but can't free himself from Philbert's guard.
Philbert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Philbert working a defensive guard here.

Kuchinello avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kuchinello decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Philbert, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kuchinello throws a big shot that misses.

Philbert moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuchinello pushes Philbert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuchinello landing knees to the body.
Kuchinello has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuchinello has Philbert pushed against the cage.

Kuchinello's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Philbert blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Philbert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuchinello lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Philbert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert avoids the head kick by Kuchinello.
Kuchinello missing with a left hand there. Philbert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuchinello moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Philbert fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Philbert closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuchinello just leaning against Philbert, taking a breather.

Philbert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Philbert gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuchinello.
Evander Kuchinello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Philbert wants to land a leg kick but Kuchinello is out of range.
A nice side step and Kuchinello releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Philbert throws a lazy head kick
and Kuchinello counters with a head kick.

It looks like Ted Philbert has been cut.
Philbert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuchinello paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuchinello throws a hook to the side of Philbert's head but Philbert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Kuchinello.
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.
Philbert misses with a takedown

and Kuchinello holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Kuchinello - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Philbert jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuchinello walks away with a smile on his face. Philbert gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Philbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuchinello avoids the head kick by Philbert.
The fight stays on the outside here - Philbert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Kuchinello.
Philbert is looking to chop away at Kuchinello's legs.
Philbert avoids the head kick by Kuchinello.
Philbert wants to clinch.
Ted Philbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuchinello misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ted Philbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Philbert throws a lazy body kick
enabling Kuchinello to counter with a crisp jab.
Philbert is looking to clinch but Kuchinello is avoiding it.
Philbert has his takedown stuffed
and Kuchinello counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Philbert gets the takedown into side control.

Philbert is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuchinello knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
An elbow from Philbert crashes against the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Philbert tries for a kimura but Kuchinello is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuchinello is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Philbert asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kuchinello can do anything to dispel that myth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evander Kuchinello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ted Philbert's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kuchinello fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Philbert, pushing him back against the cage.
Evander Kuchinello seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kuchinello taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kuchinello unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kuchinello works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Kuchinello escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuchinello lands with a kick to the temple. Philbert shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Philbert shoots and misses
and Kuchinello counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kuchinello.

Philbert drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuchinello is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Philbert is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Philbert looking to sit in guard and control but Kuchinello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Philbert is trying to keep Kuchinello in close.

Philbert working for a triangle but Kuchinello defends it easily.

Kuchinello stands up from Philbert's guard - Kuchinello perhaps looking for a knockout.

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.
Philbert tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuchinello manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuchinello changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kuchinello smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuchinello fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Kuchinello tries to keep at a distance but Philbert has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuchinello landing knees to the head.

Philbert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Kuchinello gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Kuchinello breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuchinello throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Philbert's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philbert fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Philbert.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Philbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuchinello connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Philbert is rocked!
Kuchinello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Philbert dives in and grabs Kuchinello's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuchinello pushes down on Philbert's head and hops out.
Philbert walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oh Philbert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuchinello steps in with a hook that catches Philbert right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kuchinello follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Philbert looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evander Kuchinello!
Evander Kuchinello decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.