PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doran Connell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Convict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rob Kelly - Rockstar. The crowd seem to be enjoying Convict's choice of entrance music: Kill You. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Connell
vs
Convict

184 cm
32
185 lbs
16 - 16 - 0

176 cm
25
183 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doran Connell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Convict!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Convict throws a head kick that half lands.
Convict throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Convict digs a good body shot into Connell's ribs.
Connell is looking to clinch.
Connell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Convict swivels and escapes.
Connell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Convict throws the kick towards the body but Connell avoids it.
Connell tries to clinch but Convict moves out of range.

Connell gets a clinch.
Connell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Convict takes an elbow to the temple.
Convict looking to slow down the pace here.
Connell misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Convict throws an elbow but misses.
Convict blocks an elbow strike.
Convict lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Convict throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Connell throws an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Convict tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Connell avoids it.
Connell blocks an elbow strike from Convict.
Convict avoids the elbow strike from Connell, against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connell lands an elbow inside.
Connell avoids the elbow strike from Convict, against the ropes.
Convict throws an elbow that misses.
Connell misses with an elbow strike.
Connell blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Convict.
Connell misses with a knee to the head.
Convict missing with knees to the body.
Convict tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Connell has Convict pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Convict manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Connell blocks the elbow strike.
Connell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Convict avoids it.
Convict blocks an elbow strike.
Connell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Convict up against the ropes.
Convict prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doran Connell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Convict is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Convict putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Connell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Connell misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Convict just misses with a elbow thrown towards Connell's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Convict.
Convict throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Convict comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Convict lands an elbow just above Connell 's eye.
Convict blocks an elbow strike from Connell.
Connell throws an elbow but it misses.
Convict pushes off an throws an elbow but Connell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Convict lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Convict with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Convict takes an elbow to the forehead.
Convict lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Connell.
Convict trying to stall but Connell improves his position.
Convict connects with a nasty looking knee right to Connell's face.
Convict avoids the elbow strike from Connell, against the ropes.
Convict tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Connell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Convict misses with an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connell tries a knee to the head but Convict blocks it.
Convict trying to stall but Connell improves his position.
Convict dodges an elbow strike from Connell.
Convict lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Doran Connell has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Connell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Convict's brow.
Convict throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Convict blocks an elbow strike from Connell.
Connell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Convict lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Convict.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Connell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Convict is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Connell is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Convict lands a nice elbow.
Convict pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Convict throws an elbow but it misses.
Convict landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Convict lands an elbow that stopped Connell in his tracks for a moment.
Convict lands an elbow that stopped Connell in his tracks for a moment.
Connell blocks the elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Convict creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Connell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Convict looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Connell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Convict avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Convict.
Convict lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Convict landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Convict lands an elbow inside.
Convict avoids a wild elbow strike from Connell.
Convict lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Convict comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Convict.
Convict lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Connell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Convict is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Connell is defending well for now.
Convict is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Connell takes an elbow to the temple.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Convict as Connell tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Convict dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doran Connell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Convict misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Connell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Convict lands a nice leg kick that just misses Connell's sensitive parts.
Convict thumps Connell with a low kick.
Convict misses with the combination.
Connell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Doran Connell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Convict.
Convict pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Convict misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Connell.

Connell clinches with his opponent.
Convict throws an elbow that misses.
Convict blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Convict.
The Convict seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees to the body from Convict.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Convict taking a breather.
Connell looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connell dodges an elbow strike from Convict.
Convict lands an elbow that stopped Connell in his tracks for a moment.
Convict pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Convict lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Convict lands an elbow that stopped Connell in his tracks for a moment.
Connell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Connell is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Convict gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Convict missing with knees to the body.
Connell trying to stall but Convict improves his position.
Connell misses with an elbow strike.
Convict throws an elbow that misses.
Convict throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Convict creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Convict missing with knees to the body.
Connell avoids a wild elbow strike from Convict.
Connell controlling the action here for a moment.
Connell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connell holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Connell misses with an elbow strike.
Convict lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Connell trying to stall but Convict improves his position.
Connell misses with an elbow over the top.
Convict misses with a short punch on the inside.
Convict looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Convict obliges.
Convict lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Convict is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Connell throws an elbow but it misses.
Convict unloads a knee to the mid-section. Connell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Convict lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Convict scores with a knee to the head.
Convict has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Convict tries to stall but Connell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Convict.
Connell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Convict blocks it with crossed arms.
Convict scores with a knee to the head.
Convict missing with knees to the body.
Convict missing with knees to the body.
Connell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Connell dodges an elbow strike from Convict.
Convict tries to stall but Connell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Connell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Connell lands an elbow inside that Convict shrugs off.
Connell misses with an elbow over the top.
Convict takes an elbow to the temple.
Convict lands a knee to the head.
Connell lands an elbow inside that Convict shrugs off.
Convict is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Connell is defending well for now.
Convict is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Connell is defending well for now.
Convict gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Convict lands a damaging elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connell avoiding damage as Convict throws knees to the body.
Connell takes an elbow to the temple.
Connell avoiding damage as Convict throws knees to the body.

Connell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Convict's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Connell is trying to ground and pound but Convict uses the momentary lack of control by Connell to regain half guard.
Convict really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Connell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Convict is staying active underneath Connell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Connell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Convict showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doran Connell's cut.
That's time! Connell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Convict darts in and clinches Connell up against the ropes.
Convict missing with knees to the body.
Connell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Convict pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Convict pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Convict lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Convict blocks an elbow strike from Connell.
Convict throws a knee to the head but misses.
Convict misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Connell.
Convict throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Convict lands a damaging elbow.
Convict misses with an elbow strike.
Convict misses with an elbow strike.
Convict prevents the takedown attempt.
Convict on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Connell blocks an elbow strike from Convict.
Connell is trying to drag Convict to the mat but Convict just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doran Connell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connell avoids a wild elbow strike from Convict.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Connell.
Knees to the body from Convict.
Connell pushes off an throws an elbow but Convict leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Convict avoids the elbow strike from Connell, against the ropes.
Connell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Convict with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Connell tries to land a knee to the head but Convict blocks with his arms.
Connell stalling against the ropes.
Connell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Connell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Convict throws an elbow but misses.
Connell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Convict lands a damaging elbow.
Convict landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Doran Connell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Connell managing to block the knees to the body from Convict.
Convict creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Connell's defenses.
Convict lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Connell managing to block the knees to the body from Convict.
Connell takes an elbow to the temple.
Convict crunches a lovely knee into Connell's ribcage.
Convict lands an elbow that stopped Connell in his tracks for a moment.
Convict is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Connell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Convict lands an elbow inside that Connell shrugs off.
A nice left hand lands by Convict.
Convict creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Connell's defenses.
Connell avoiding damage as Convict throws knees to the body.
Connell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Connell throws an elbow but it misses.
Convict looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Convict looking to slow down the pace here.
The Convict is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Convict just misses with a elbow thrown towards Connell's brow.
Connell avoids the elbow strike from Convict, against the ropes.
Connell throws an elbow but it misses.
Convict landing knees to the body.
Connell looking to stall.
Connell looking for a takedown.
Convict is trying to maintain a safe position but Connell gets an underhook and turns Convict into the ropes.
Connell blocks an elbow strike.
Convict comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Convict unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Convict lands a nice elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connell trying to land knees to the body.
Connell tries for a takedown but Convict manages to get underhooks.
Connell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Connell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Connell throws an elbow that misses.
Connell dodges an elbow strike from Convict.
Convict blocks an elbow strike from Connell.
Connell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Connell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Connell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Convict.
Connell tries to land a knee to the head but Convict blocks with his arms.
Convict lands an elbow that stopped Connell in his tracks for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Convict comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Convict 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Convict!
The Convict decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.