PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dern MacKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olafur Finnbogason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olafur Finnbogason is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

MacKenzie
vs
Finnbogason

170 cm
17
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
154 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Sydney Fight Gear
Bare Knuckle Fisticuffs Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dern MacKenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Olafur Finnbogason!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Finnbogason rushes MacKenzie and presses him up against the cage.
MacKenzie is trying to pull guard but Finnbogason has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Finnbogason as MacKenzie tries to tie him up.
Finnbogason throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacKenzies head.
Finnbogason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
MacKenzie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Finnbogason smiles and moves away.

Finnbogason closes the distance and pushes MacKenzie back into the cage.
Finnbogason lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Finnbogason lands a knee to the head.
Finnbogason working MacKenzie over with knees to the body.
MacKenzie is breathing heavily.
Finnbogason lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finnbogason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Finnbogason unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacKenzie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Finnbogason lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
MacKenzie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Finnbogason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Finnbogason.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnbogason avoiding damage.
Finnbogason using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Finnbogason lands a nice knee to the body.
Finnbogason just leaning against MacKenzie, taking a breather.
Finnbogason crunches a lovely knee into MacKenzie's ribcage.
Come on Finnbogason - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Finnbogason.
Finnbogason lands a good knee to the midsection. MacKenzie won't want to take too many of those.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Finnbogason connects with a nasty looking knee right to MacKenzie's face.
Finnbogason landing knees to the head.
Finnbogason just leaning against MacKenzie, taking a breather.
MacKenzie jumps guard but Finnbogason turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dern MacKenzie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Finnbogason.
Finnbogason is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Olafur Finnbogason.
Finnbogason throws a one two combo.

Finnbogason moves into the clinch.
Finnbogason stalling.
MacKenzie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Finnbogason pushes MacKenzie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finnbogason holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Finnbogason using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Finnbogason scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Finnbogason.
Finnbogason unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Finnbogason.
Finnbogason holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Finnbogason crunches a lovely knee into MacKenzie's ribcage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnbogason unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacKenzie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
MacKenzie tries to stall but Finnbogason uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Finnbogason landing knees to the body.
Finnbogason is pushing MacKenzie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Finnbogason landing knees to the head.
MacKenzie takes a knee right on the jaw!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Finnbogason utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Finnbogason landing knees to the body.
Finnbogason lands a knee to the body.
Finnbogason scores with a knee to the head.
Finnbogason scores a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finnbogason stalling.
Finnbogason is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Finnbogason's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Finnbogason content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Finnbogason landing knees to the head.
Finnbogason effectively controlling the action here.
Finnbogason scores with a knee to the head.
Finnbogason crunches a lovely knee into MacKenzie's ribcage.
MacKenzie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
MacKenzie has Finnbogason pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Finnbogason manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finnbogason displaying some good clinch control by pressing MacKenzie up against the cage.
Finnbogason with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olafur Finnbogason 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.

MacKenzie clinches.
Finnbogason scores with a knee to the head.
Finnbogason lands a knee to the head.
Finnbogason scores with a nice hook to the head.

MacKenzie pulls guard.

Finnbogason stands up and waves to MacKenzie to follow him.

Finnbogason fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacKenzie, pushing him back against the cage.
Finnbogason unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacKenzie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

MacKenzie decides to pull guard.

Finnbogason stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Finnbogason closes the distance and clinches.
Finnbogason lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Finnbogason obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Finnbogason.
Finnbogason unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacKenzie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Olafur Finnbogason seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Finnbogason using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Finnbogason.
Finnbogason pushes MacKenzie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finnbogason lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Finnbogason scores with a knee to the head.
MacKenzie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
MacKenzie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Finnbogason stalling.
Finnbogason stalling the fight.
Finnbogason connects with a nasty looking knee right to MacKenzie's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finnbogason connects with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
MacKenzie trying to stall but Finnbogason improves his position.
Finnbogason is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnbogason crunches a lovely knee into MacKenzie's ribcage.
Finnbogason scores a nice knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Finnbogason.
Finnbogason landing knees to the head.
MacKenzie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Finnbogason scores a nice knee to the body.
MacKenzie stalling.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

MacKenzie pulls guard effortlessly.
Finnbogason landing with the ground and pound.

MacKenzie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finnbogason is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finnbogason is one step ahead there.

Finnbogason stands up and waves to MacKenzie to follow him.

Finnbogason has MacKenzie up against the cage in a clinch.
Finnbogason lands with a light punch inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Finnbogason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie takes a knee to the side of the body.
MacKenzie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Finnbogason landing knees to the body.
Finnbogason controlling the action here for a moment.
Finnbogason landing knees to the head.
Finnbogason lands a knee to the head.
Finnbogason working MacKenzie over with knees to the body.
Finnbogason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finnbogason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Finnbogason working MacKenzie over with knees to the body.
Finnbogason holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Finnbogason with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
MacKenzie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Finnbogason smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olafur Finnbogason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Finnbogason rushes MacKenzie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Finnbogason.
MacKenzie jumps guard but Finnbogason stands there with MacKenzie around his waist. MacKenzie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Finnbogason lands a shoulder strike.

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

Finnbogason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Finnbogason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacKenzie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

MacKenzie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnbogason preventing the sweep.

Finnbogason decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on MacKenzie, up you get!
Finnbogason stalks MacKenzie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into MacKenzie's face. MacKenzie staggers backwards, shaken.
Finnbogason throws a series of strikes that have MacKenzie backpedaling.

Finnbogason rushes MacKenzie and presses him up against the cage.
Finnbogason connects with a knee to the head.
Finnbogason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Finnbogason.
Finnbogason unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dern MacKenzie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olafur Finnbogason is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
MacKenzie takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Finnbogason obliges.
Finnbogason landing knees to the head.
Finnbogason is struggling to control the position.
MacKenzie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dern MacKenzie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Finnbogason.
Knees to the body from Finnbogason.
MacKenzie is trying to pull guard but Finnbogason has him pressed against the cage.
Finnbogason working MacKenzie over with knees to the body.
MacKenzie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Finnbogason walks away with a smile on his face. MacKenzie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
MacKenzie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Olafur Finnbogason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Finnbogason gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Finnbogason.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnbogason using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
MacKenzie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Finnbogason to keep the fight standing.
Finnbogason is pushing MacKenzie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Finnbogason stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Finnbogason landing knees to the head.
Finnbogason landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MacKenzie is trying to pull guard but Finnbogason turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Finnbogason working MacKenzie over with knees to the body.
Finnbogason landing knees to the head.
Finnbogason utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
MacKenzie jumps guard but Finnbogason turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finnbogason scores with a knee to the head.
Finnbogason working MacKenzie over with knees to the body.
Finnbogason putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MacKenzie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacKenzie is trying to pull guard but Finnbogason turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Finnbogason leaning against his opponent.
Finnbogason connects with a knee to the head.
Finnbogason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Finnbogason as MacKenzie tries to tie him up.
Finnbogason landing knees to the body.
Finnbogason putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MacKenzie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Finnbogason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
MacKenzie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Finnbogason just stands there and leans against the cage.
Finnbogason connects with a knee to the head.
Finnbogason using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olafur Finnbogason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Finnbogason 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olafur Finnbogason!
Olafur Finnbogason decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.