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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Donelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacque Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schtrappe has chosen Nitzer Ebb - Violent Playground as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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170 lbs
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169 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Donelly! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacque Schtrappe! The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Schtrappe slips a straight right by Donelly. Donelly's corner calls for a 1-2. Donelly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Donelly slips under a jab from Schtrappe. Donelly misses with a hook
and Schtrappe counters with a left to the body. Donelly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Schtrappe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick but Donelly checks it. Schtrappe takes a swing at Donelly's ribcage but misses. Donelly misses with a body punch
and Schtrappe counters with a solid body kick. Donelly throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Schtrappe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Donelly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Schtrappe under the eye. Schtrappe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Donelly slips a jab from Schtrappe. Schtrappe slips a straight right by Donelly. Schtrappe looks to land a right hand but Donelly moved out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Schtrappe defending well as Donelly loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Donelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schtrappe was well out of range. Poor timing from Donelly. Donelly jabs Schtrappe to the body, keeping him at a distance. Schtrappe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schtrappe misses with a jab to the body
and Donelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Donelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schtrappe moves away. Schtrappe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A telegraphed right hand from Schtrappe misses the target. Donelly throws a head kick that misses and Schtrappe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Donelly slips a straight right by Schtrappe. Donelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schtrappe manages to avoid it. Donelly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schtrappe. Donelly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schtrappe digs a good hook to Donelly's body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Donelly. Schtrappe shrugs it off though. A looping hook to the body misses from Schtrappe. Donelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A punch combination from Donelly misses. Donelly moves out of range of the strikes. Schtrappe wants to land a leg kick but Donelly is out of range. Schtrappe lands a jab-cross combination. Donelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schtrappe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Donelly. Donelly tries to bum rush Schtrappe with a series of wild strikes but Schtrappe uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Schtrappe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. The fighters circling - Schtrappe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Schtrappe connects with a body shot that sends Donelly's belly button to the back. Schtrappe throws a looping overhand right but Donelly ducks down to avoid it. Nice defenses there by Donelly. Schtrappe throws a lazy uppercut
and Donelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Donelly misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Donelly wants to land a leg kick but Schtrappe is out of range. Donelly takes one to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Donelly.
Schtrappe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Donelly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Donelly has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Schtrappe throws a body punch but Donelly moves out of range. Schtrappe checks a low kick from Donelly. Donelly throws a front kick that sends Schtrappe stumbling back into the cage. Good shot there by Donelly. Donelly moves away from the strike by Schtrappe. Schtrappe missing with a left hand there. Donelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Donelly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Schtrappe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four 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! Schtrappe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donelly moves away. Donelly attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Donelly lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Schtrappe moves into range and connects with a jab. Schtrappe jabbing away but nothing is landing. Donelly misses with a low kick as Schtrappe jumps back. Donelly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Donelly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Schtrappe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Donelly connects with a right hand. Schtrappe shakes it off. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A chopping leg kick lands by Schtrappe. Schtrappe ducks right into an uppercut from Donelly. Schtrappe works the jab nicely. Nice uppercut there from Schtrappe. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacque Schtrappe will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Schtrappe ducks under a wild hook from Donelly. Schtrappe scores with a kick to the midsection. Schtrappe swings for the body but Donelly moves out of range.
Schtrappe throws the left hand but Donelly avoids the punch easily. Schtrappe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Schtrappe throws a hook but Donelly avoids it easily. Schtrappe throws the left hand but Donelly avoids the punch easily. Donelly slips a jab and a cross from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Schtrappe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Schtrappe in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Schtrappe checks the leg kick. Schtrappe scores with a jab to the jaw. Donelly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Jacque Schtrappe seems to be getting the better of the standup. Donelly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donelly with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schtrappe throws a body kick that misses. Schtrappe slips a jab and a cross from Donelly.
Donelly misses with an uppercut. Schtrappe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Schtrappe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Donelly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schtrappe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Schtrappe is looking to slow Donelly down with leg kicks. Donelly thuds his shin into the meat of Schtrappe's side. Donelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schtrappe moves away. Schtrappe misses with a looping right. Schtrappe missing with a left hand there. Donelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Schtrappe feints and then cracks Donelly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Donelly down. Donelly misses the body punch and Schtrappe makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Donelly really felt that one!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Donelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Schtrappe. Donelly cracks Schtrappe with a good jab. Donelly misses with a straight right. Donelly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Schtrappe avoids the body shot from Donelly.
Schtrappe punishes Donelly's body with a nice straight punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Donelly throws a front kick that sends Schtrappe stumbling back into the cage. Schtrappe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Schtrappe is looking to score with low kicks. Schtrappe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Donelly avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A looping hook to the body misses from Donelly. Schtrappe does a little dance to reset his feet. Donelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schtrappe. Schtrappe cracks Donelly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Donelly throws a series of punches but Schtrappe moves out of range. Good exchange - Schtrappe coming out on top. Schtrappe throws out a loose jab but Donelly uses good head movement to avoid it. Donelly throws a shot to the body.
Donelly misses with a body kick. Schtrappe throws out a powerful jab. Donelly misses with an uppercut. Schtrappe saw that one coming. Schtrappe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Schtrappe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Donelly. Donelly throws a right and a left that both miss. Schtrappe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donelly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donelly takes a body punch but keeps moving. Schtrappe slips under a jab. Schtrappe tries a low kick but Donelly avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Donelly lands with a nice body punch. Schtrappe dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Good exchange - Donelly coming out on top. Schtrappe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Donelly misses with an uppercut
and Schtrappe counters with a straight right hand. Schtrappe throws a body kick that misses. Donelly throws a predictable looking body shot
and Schtrappe counters with an inside leg kick. Schtrappe throws a looping overhand right but Donelly ducks down to avoid it. Donelly misses with a looping left. Schtrappe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Donelly thows a body shot but no joy. Donelly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schtrappe on the side of the head. Donelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacque Schtrappe will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Donelly. Donelly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No joy there for Schtrappe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schtrappe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Donelly on the side of the head. Schtrappe cracks Donelly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Schtrappe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Schtrappe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Donelly looks to throw the jab but Schtrappe is out of range. Schtrappe lands with an overhand left. Schtrappe misses with a lunging right hand
and Donelly counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Donelly thuds his right hand into Schtrappe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Donelly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schtrappe momentarily.
A jab from Schtrappe misses. This has been an exciting period of action! Donelly thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Donelly moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Schtrappe lands with a right hand. A jab from Donelly finds it's way through Schtrappe's defenses. Donelly throws a sloppy head kick and Schtrappe moves out of range easily. Donelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Donelly throws a hook but Schtrappe avoids it easily. Donelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schtrappe.
Donelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schtrappe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Donelly misses with a hook. Schtrappe ducked under it nicely. Donelly missing with a left hand there. Schtrappe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Donelly throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Schtrappe avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A bone on bone clash there as Schtrappe blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Donelly slips a jab from Schtrappe. Schtrappe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Donelly on the side of the head. Schtrappe throws a good cross that connects.
Donelly pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Schtrappe back to the cage. Donelly follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. This has been an exciting period of action! Donelly connects with a nice looking jab.
Schtrappe moves out of range of the body kick from Donelly.
Donelly throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Donelly connects with a single shot there. Schtrappe slips under a jab. Schtrappe scoring well with a low kick there.
Donelly avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Donelly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Schtrappe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Schtrappe ducks under a wild hook from Donelly.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Donelly misses the jab. Schtrappe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Donelly misses with a wild body shot. A swing and a miss from Donelly. Schtrappe stuns Donelly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Donelly throws a front kick aimed at Schtrappe's knee but Schtrappe avoids it well. Donelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jacque Schtrappe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Schtrappe moves out of range of the leg kick from Donelly. Donelly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Schtrappe throws a jab but it's blocked by Donelly. Donelly connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Donelly does it's job there. Donelly takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Donelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schtrappe. Donelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schtrappe. Schtrappe throws the kick towards the body but Donelly avoids it. Donelly moves out of range as Schtrappe throws a body kick.
Schtrappe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick by Donelly misses and Schtrappe counters with a straight right hand. Donelly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Donelly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Donelly misses with a kick to the body.
Donelly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Schtrappe throws a chopping leg kick but Donelly manages to avoid taking any serious damage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Schtrappe looks for the body kick but Donelly saw that one coming. Schtrappe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Donelly's calf. Joseph Donelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Donelly takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Schtrappe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joseph Donelly. Well Schtrappe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacque Schtrappe! Jacque Schtrappe tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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hype
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pop
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