PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aengus O´Donnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franck Pompi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O´Donnell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dropkick Murphys - Worker's Song. Pompi has chosen French National Anthem as his entrance music. Franck Pompi has the eye of the tiger tonight.

O´Donnell
vs
Pompi

184 cm
26
203 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

181 cm
21
193 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Fast

FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!
FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aengus O´Donnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franck Pompi!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pompi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pompi staying out of range there.
O´Donnell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
O´Donnell throws out a loose jab but Pompi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pompi fails with the takedown.
Pompi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O´Donnell is fending him off so far but Pompi persists. Nope, O´Donnell circles away and we're back to standing.
Aengus O´Donnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franck Pompi.
Pompi fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pompi.
O´Donnell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pompi circles away quickly and effectively.
Pompi fails with a takedown attempt.
Pompi staying out of range there.
O´Donnell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
O´Donnell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pompi momentarily.
O´Donnell leaves Pompi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pompi tries for a takedown but O´Donnell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pompi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has O´Donnell pinned against the cage. O´Donnell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pompi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O´Donnell throws out the jab.
O´Donnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by O´Donnell.

Pompi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

O´Donnell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pompi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pompi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pompi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pompi passes into half guard.
Pompi passes to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pompi looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pompi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
O´Donnell wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pompi.
Pompi avoids the attempt from O´Donnell to control.
O´Donnell can't escape the position.
Pompi tries to control but O´Donnell wriggling away.

Pompi working for a submission but O´Donnell is keeping him at bay.
Pompi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
O´Donnell wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pompi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pompi trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Pompi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
O´Donnell wants to hold on but Pompi pushes him away.
Pompi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pompi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Pompi working for a guillotine from mount but O´Donnell is in no mood to give up.
O´Donnell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
O´Donnell wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pompi.
O´Donnell wants to hold on but Pompi pushes him away.

Pompi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O´Donnell is desperately trying to improve his position but Pompi has a good base and remains in mount.

Pompi wants to finish this one by submission but O´Donnell is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pompi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pompi with a couple of short strikes.
Pompi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pompi controlling from the full mount.

Pompi working for a submission but O´Donnell is keeping him at bay.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O´Donnell tries to hold on but Pompi pushes him away.
O´Donnell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franck Pompi dominated that round.
That's time! O´Donnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pompi avoids the body shot from O´Donnell.
Pompi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has O´Donnell pinned against the cage. O´Donnell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
O´Donnell with a jab.
Pompi shoots in for a takedown but O´Donnell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pompi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aengus O´Donnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franck Pompi.
Pompi shoots in but no luck this time.
Pompi tries to score a power double leg takedown but O´Donnell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pompi somewhat.
O´Donnell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pompi pinned against the cage. Pompi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pompi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pompi defending well as O´Donnell loads up on a big left hand.
O´Donnell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pompi shoots for a double leg takedown but O´Donnell sprawls well. He's pushed Pompi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
O´Donnell closes the distance and clinches up with Pompi, looking for a takedown. O´Donnell pushes Pompi against the cage but Pompi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
O´Donnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O´Donnell misses with a wild body shot.
Aengus O´Donnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pompi fails with a takedown attempt.
O´Donnell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pompi is breathing heavily.
O´Donnell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

O´Donnell shoots in and bounces Pompi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
O´Donnell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
O´Donnell trying to control the position from guard on top but Pompi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O´Donnell stopping the sweep attempt from Pompi.

Pompi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and O´Donnell defends well.
Franck Pompi has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Pompi working for a triangle but O´Donnell defends it easily.
O´Donnell scoring with punches to the head and body.
O´Donnell trying to control the position from guard on top but Pompi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pompi wants to sweep but no luck.
O´Donnell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Pompi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and O´Donnell defends well.
O´Donnell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O´Donnell trying to control the position from guard on top but Pompi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O´Donnell postures up and lands a big shot to Pompi's brow.

Pompi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O´Donnell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
O´Donnell slips nicely into half guard.
O´Donnell trying to mount his opponent but Pompi defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pompi trying to control from the bottom.
O´Donnell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pompi keeps working.
Pompi is trying to get back to full guard.
O´Donnell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pompi defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pompi looking for submissions off his back.
Pompi blocking the ground and pound attempt from O´Donnell.

O´Donnell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
O´Donnell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Pompi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O´Donnell is thwarting Pompi's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pompi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from O´Donnell.

Pompi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Pompi looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aengus O´Donnell dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Pompi walks into a stiff left hand from O´Donnell.
O´Donnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pompi moves away.
No luck for Pompi with that takedown attempt.
O´Donnell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

O´Donnell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Pompi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O´Donnell lands a couple of digs.
O´Donnell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pompi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pompi looking for a sweep. Not yet Pompi, not yet.
Pompi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Pompi looking for a guillotine here but O´Donnell defends easily.
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!
O´Donnell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pompi has his foot on O´Donnell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O´Donnell works his way back into a safe position though.

Pompi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and O´Donnell defends well.
O´Donnell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
O´Donnell landing with the ground and pound.
O´Donnell trying to control but Pompi is working from the bottom.

Pompi looking for a guillotine here but O´Donnell defends easily.
O´Donnell with a nice head shot there.
Pompi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O´Donnell.
Pompi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
O´Donnell works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pompi gets back to full guard.

O´Donnell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pompi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
O´Donnell connects with a couple of short punches.

Pompi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O´Donnell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pompi looking to control.
O´Donnell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pompi's guard.
Ground and pound from O´Donnell.

Pompi kicks off O´Donnell and gets to his feet.

O´Donnell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Pompi actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pompi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but O´Donnell scores with a couple of nice shots.
O´Donnell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Pompi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but O´Donnell pulls his head out easily.
Pompi tries to get to full guard but O´Donnell has control of the leg.
Pompi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
O´Donnell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pompi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
O´Donnell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
O´Donnell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
O´Donnell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
O´Donnell is looking to take a break and control but Pompi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pompi gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Pompi looking for a guillotine here but O´Donnell defends easily.
O´Donnell pushes down on Pompi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
O´Donnell is nestled in close to Pompi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
O´Donnell throwing shots but Pompi is blocking nicely.

Pompi actively working from the bottom here.

Pompi actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ground and pound from O´Donnell.
O´Donnell lands with a punch from half guard.
O´Donnell trying to control from half guard but Pompi is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aengus O´Donnell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think O´Donnell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aengus O´Donnell!
A very excited looking Aengus O´Donnell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.