PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andro Antolovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Doyle
vs
Antolovic

187 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
208 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mickey Doyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andro Antolovic!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Hemmingworth and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antolovic darts in looking for a takedown but Doyle gets double underhooks and turns Antolovic into the cage.
Antolovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Doyle blocks it with crossed arms.
Antolovic can't get the takedown.

Antolovic breaks the clinch.
Antolovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Mickey Doyle has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Doyle as Antolovic shoots in.
Mickey Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andro Antolovic.
Antolovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Doyle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Antolovic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Doyle manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doyle wants to control the pace but Antolovic is squirming around nicely.
Doyle controlling the pace for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle trying to control but Antolovic is having none of it.
Antolovic gets back to half guard.
Doyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Antolovic keeps working.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Mickey Doyle just wasn't active enough.
Doyle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Antolovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Doyle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Antolovic is defended easily by Doyle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antolovic throws a nice head kick!
Antolovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doyle but Doyle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Antolovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Doyle sprawls well. Doyle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Antolovic gets slowly back to his feet.

Antolovic moves into range and clinches up with Doyle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Antolovic breaks the clinch.
Antolovic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Doyle defends well and Antolovic ends up having to push Doyle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Antolovic just leaning against Doyle, taking a breather.

Antolovic successfully pulls guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antolovic has Doyle pulled in close to control his posture.
Antolovic being controlled here, momentarily.

Antolovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Doyle trying to control but Antolovic is working from the bottom.
Antolovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Antolovic closes the distance and clinches.
Doyle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Antolovic.
Antolovic has Doyle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Doyle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyle trying to control the position but instead, Antolovic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Doyle into the cage.
Antolovic is trying to drag Doyle to the mat but Doyle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Doyle is trying to break the clinch but Antolovic is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antolovic jumps guard but Doyle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andro Antolovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mickey Doyle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Doyle thuds his right hand into Antolovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Doyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Antolovic moves away.
Doyle connects with a crisp jab.
Doyle looks to score with a jab to the body but Antolovic is just out of range.
Doyle lands with a nice body punch.

Antolovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Antolovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Doyle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Antolovic gets through Doyle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Antolovic jumps guard but Doyle stands there with Antolovic around his waist. Antolovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Doyle stops a takedown attempt from Antolovic.
Mickey Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andro Antolovic.
Doyle is trying to push Antolovic away but Antolovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antolovic lands with a right to the head.
Antolovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Antolovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doyle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Antolovic on the side of the head.
Antolovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doyle.
Mickey Doyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doyle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Antolovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Antolovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doyle.
Antolovic shoots for a takedown but Doyle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Antolovic moves into range and clinches up with Doyle.
Doyle is trying to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle wants to get back to striking at distance but Antolovic won't allow it.
Antolovic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Antolovic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Doyle to keep the fight standing.
Doyle trying to stall but Antolovic improves his position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Antolovic darts in and clinches Doyle up against the cage.
Antolovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Doyle smiles and moves away.
Doyle looks to throw the jab but Antolovic is out of range.
Antolovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Doyle pinned against the cage. Doyle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Doyle throws a right hand that misses

and Antolovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Antolovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Doyle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Antolovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Doyle pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Antolovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Antolovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Doyle pinned against the cage. Doyle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Doyle wants it to stay on the feet.
Antolovic is breathing heavily.
Doyle lands with a hook. Antolovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Doyle takes a swing at Antolovic's ribcage but misses.
Antolovic slips under a jab.
Doyle scores with a hook to the body. Antolovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antolovic throws a series of punches but Doyle moves out of range.
Doyle scores with a jab to the head.
Doyle punishes Antolovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Doyle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Antolovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Doyle throws a hook to the side of Antolovic's head but Antolovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mickey Doyle is winning the standup battle so far.
Doyle misses with a wild body shot.
Antolovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Doyle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Antolovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doyle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Doyle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mickey Doyle's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Doyle misses the body punch

and Antolovic counters by clinching up.
Antolovic is trying to pull guard but Doyle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Antolovic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Antolovic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Doyle pushing down on Antolovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Antolovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doyle wants to get back to his feet.

Doyle escapes and gets back to his feet.

Antolovic has Doyle up against the cage in a clinch.
Antolovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Antolovic wants to take the fight to the mat but Doyle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antolovic tries to pull guard but Doyle won't allow it.
Mickey Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andro Antolovic.
Antolovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Doyle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Antolovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A bit of stalling here from Antolovic.
Antolovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Doyle just stands there and leans against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Antolovic.
Antolovic jumps guard but Doyle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Antolovic breaks the clinch.
Antolovic tries to clinch up but Doyle circles away and keeps his distance.
Antolovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doyle.
Antolovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antolovic.
Doyle misses with a body shot
and Antolovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Antolovic avoids the body shot from Doyle.
Doyle lands with an overhand left.
Doyle throws a jab when Antolovic was well out of range.
Doyle cracks Antolovic with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antolovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Doyle finds it's way round the side to connect with Antolovic's head.

Antolovic moves into the clinch.
Antolovic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Doyle after a bit of a struggle.
Antolovic is working for takedown but Doyle is calmly controlling the position for now.

Antolovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doyle jabs at Antolovic's body.
Doyle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Antolovics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doyle lands the left hand.
Antolovic gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Doyle gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Antolovic is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Doyle!
Mickey Doyle thanked the fans post fight for their support.