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MMA Hype -26-
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1# Donnelly thows a left - swing and a miss! Donnelly throws out a leg kick but Wilder moves out of range and Donnelly only half commits. Donnelly shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilder tries to sprawl out of it but Donnelly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wilder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Donnelly misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely. Wilder looks like he wants to counter punch here. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Donnelly is defended easily by Wilder.#TD# Donnelly closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wilder to the mat! Wilder manages to get full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wilder seems keen to control Donnelly's posture.#SUB# Donnelly drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wilder dives on top into guard.#REVB# Wilder cracks Donnelly with a solid left hand.#T1##SUB# Donnelly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wilder defends it easily.#SUB# Wilder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Donnelly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilder has managed to get both his arms back between Donnelly's legs - danger averted. Wilder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Donnelly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Wilder controls from within his opponent's guard. Wilder connects with a couple of short punches. Wilder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Donnelly's head.#T2# Wilder sitting in guard, not really doing much. Donnelly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Wilder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Wilder cracks Donnelly with an elbow. That is naaassty.#CUT2#It looks like Craig Donnelly has been cut. Wilder working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wilder landing a few strikes. #CUT2#Craig Donnelly's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Craig Donnelly's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). George Wilder! A less than humble George Wilder misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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MMA Hype -17-
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1# The fighters circling - Donnelly throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Stevens unleashes a big counter combination but Donnelly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2# Stevens moves into range and clinches up with Donnelly. Donnelly wants to take the fight to the mat but Stevens manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Stevens throws a head punch that misses. Stevens misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Stevens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Stevens moves into the clinch. Stevens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Donnelly could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Stevens lands a shoulder strike. Stevens is struggling to control the position. Donnelly blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Donnelly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stevens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Donnelly tries to circle away but Stevens has him pinned against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Stevens.
#BC2# Stevens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevens slips a straight right by Donnelly.#T1##CL2# Stevens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Donnelly, pushing him back against the cage. Donnelly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stevens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Donnelly. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stevens lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#It looks like Craig Donnelly has been cut. A right hook to the body lands for Stevens.
Donnelly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Donnelly wants to take the fight to the mat but Stevens manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Stevens working some nice short punches in the clinch. Stevens stops a takedown attempt from Donnelly.
Stevens lands a right hand. Donnelly is breathing heavily. Stevens lands a left hand that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards. Stevens lands on the inside with an uppercut. Stevens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stevens lands with a short shot to the head. #T2# A short right hand to the side of the head by Stevens. Donnelly jumps guard but Stevens stands there with Donnelly around his waist. Donnelly gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2# Stevens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Stevens drives through and clinches with Donnelly against the cage.
A short uppercut from Stevens. Donnelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stevens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Stevens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2# Stevens is trying to trip Donnelly. He has hold of a leg but Donnelly is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stevens persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Donnelly kicks Stevens off and gets to his feet. Donnelly throws a hook to the side of Stevens's head but Stevens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Donnelly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2# Stevens closes the distance and clinches. Donnelly wants a takedown.
Stevens lands an uppercut.#T3# Stevens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short left from Stevens. Stevens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards. Donnelly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stevens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Donnelly blocking some punches.
Donnelly tries for a takedown but Stevens manages to get underhooks.
Donnelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Stevens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards. Stevens lands a right hand. Donnelly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A quick uppercut on the inside from Stevens. Stevens prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4# Stevens lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Donnelly or not. Stevens working some nice short punches in the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stevens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Donnellys head. Donnelly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stevens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Stevens scores with a shoulder strike. Donnelly tries to score a body lock takedown but Stevens shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Stevens lands with a right to the head. Stevens gets through Donnelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Stevens scores with a shoulder strike. Donnelly tries to pull guard but Stevens forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD# Donnelly turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Donnelly manages to end up in side control. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stevens is looking to reverse the position. Donnelly tries to move to mount but Stevens blocks the move with his legs. Stevens wants to get back to his feet but Donnelly drags him back down. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enrique Stevens dominated that round. The cut man is working on Craig Donnelly's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Stevens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donnelly throws out the jab. #CL2# Stevens closes the distance and clinches. Donnelly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donnelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donnelly takes a shot to the head. Stevens lands with a light punch inside. #BC2# Stevens manages to break the clinch.
Donnelly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevens circles away.#CL2# Stevens clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Stevens breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Donnelly tries to keep at a distance but Stevens has taken the fight into the clinch. Still in the clinch, Stevens scores with a nice short uppercut. Stevens pushes Donnelly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1# Donnelly goes for a takedown attempt but Stevens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Donnelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Stevens has Donnelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Stevens has a couple of punches blocked by Donnelly.
A head punch on the inside from Stevens fails to land. A nice left hand lands by Stevens.
Stevens misses with the head strike.
Stevens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Stevens displaying some good clinch control by pressing Donnelly up against the cage. Stevens lands a nice uppercut. Stevens throws a head punch that misses. #T2# A bit of stalling here from Stevens.
Stevens throws a punch but it's blocked by Donnelly. Stevens lands a hook that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards. Stevens stops a takedown attempt from Donnelly.
Donnelly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stevens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Stevens working some nice short punches in the clinch. Donnelly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donnelly wants to take the fight to the mat but Stevens manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Stevens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stevens is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Stevens presses Donnelly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Donnelly jumps guard but Stevens turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3# A nice left hand lands by Stevens.
Donnelly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stevens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short left from Stevens. Stevens working some nice short punches in the clinch. Stevens lands a shoulder strike. Donnelly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Stevens taking a breather. Stevens lands a right hand. Enrique Stevens seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Donnelly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Stevens swings wildly with an uppercut but Donnelly uses good head movement to avoid it. Stevens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards. #T4# A nice right hand lands inside from Stevens. Donnelly takes a shot to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stevens manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2# Stevens manages to break the clinch.
Donnelly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stevens's waist but Stevens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Donnelly off to one side. #CL2# Stevens pushes Donnelly up against the cage in a clinch. Stevens gets through Donnelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Stevens will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Donnelly up against the cage. Stevens scores with a nice hook to the head. Stevens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enrique Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Craig Donnelly's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Donnelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2# Stevens has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stevens lands a nice uppercut. Stevens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donnelly's elbow. Donnelly tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stevens smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Stevens moves into the clinch. Donnelly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stevens pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2# Stevens jumps guard.
Donnelly controls from within his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Donnelly drops back looking for a leg! Stevens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stevens manages to kick Donnelly off! Donnelly jumps back into Stevens's guard. #T1# Stevens keeping moving, preventing Donnelly from controlling successfully. Stevens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Donnelly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Stevens is looking to stand up but Donnelly isn't so interested in that idea. Donnelly seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Donnelly wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Donnelly shoots in and drives through. Stevens sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Donnelly. That's going to take a lot out of him. A telegraphed right hand from Donnelly misses the target. Donnelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevens moves away.#CL2# Stevens moves into range and clinches up with Donnelly. Stevens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Stevens scores with an uppercut up the middle. Donnelly is trying to drag Stevens to the mat but Stevens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Stevens gets through Donnelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3# Stevens misses with the head strike.
Stevens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Stevens has a couple of punches blocked by Donnelly.
Stevens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stevens scores with a nice short uppercut. Donnelly is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stevens's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Stevens manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stevens lands with a short shot to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stevens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Donnelly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stevens after a bit of a struggle. Stevens scores with a nice hook to the head. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Stevens is pressed up against the cage. Donnelly has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stevens down to the mat. Stevens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Donnelly wants to slow Stevens down by chopping away at his legs. #T4##CL2# Stevens clinches up with Donnelly and pushes him back against the cage. Stevens lands a nice shot to the body. Stevens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stevens is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Stevens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards. Enrique Stevens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Stevens pushes Donnelly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Stevens. Stevens lands a left hand that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Donnelly. #BC2# Stevens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Craig Donnelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Stevens slips a straight right by Donnelly. A countering left hand to the body from Stevens misses. Nice sprawl there from Stevens as Donnelly shoots in. Stevens throws a counter combo.#CL2# Stevens gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Enrique Stevens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Stevens 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enrique Stevens! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -9-
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
#R1# Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Donnelly shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Donnelly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donnelly. Jackson's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jackson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Donnelly jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2# Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. An elbow from Jackson crashes against the mat.
Donnelly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Jackson scores with punches from side control. #CUT2#It looks like Craig Donnelly has been cut. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Donnelly is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it. Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Donnelly could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. An elbow from Jackson crashes against the mat.
Jackson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1# Donnelly is looking for a sweep. Jackson trying to control the action but Donnelly is working from the bottom. Jackson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Donnelly is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control. Jackson wants to control but Donnelly is keeping him busy. Donnelly sneaks back into half guard. Donnelly wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Donnelly wants to get back to full guard.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Donnelly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Donnelly.#SUB# Donnelly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Donnelly tries to land a sweep but no joy. Donnelly is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hybrid MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Donnelly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss. Donnelly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3# Donnelly wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. Donnelly won't allow Jackson to sweep him here. #SUB# Donnelly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Donnelly looking to pass the guard. Donnelly is working hard here to advance position. Donnelly slips nicely into half guard. Donnelly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Donnelly is working away from the top position though. Jackson is in trouble now - Donnelly has advanced to mount! Jackson tries to lock up and control but Donnelly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Donnelly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Donnelly avoids the attempt from Jackson to control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Donnelly thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Donnelly dominated that round. The cut man is working on Craig Donnelly's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2# Jackson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Donnelly regains guard immediately. Donnelly controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself. Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Donnelly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Jackson is sitting in close to Donnelly's body. Donnelly has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jackson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jackson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Donnelly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Craig Donnelly! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -3-
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1##CL# Xavier clinches up against the cage.#TD# Xavier pulls guard successfully.
Donnelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xavier swivels though and keeps the full guard. Xavier throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Donnelly is stalling in the full guard. Donnelly wants to control from the top but Xavier keeps moving. Donnelly should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Donnelly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Xavier tries to land a sweep but no joy. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1# Donnelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# Xavier closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Xavier will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Donnelly tries to get back to half guard but can't. Xavier tries to stand but Donnelly is controlling his head. Donnelly keeps Xavier under control for a moment. Donnelly manages to work his way to half guard, despite Xavier's best efforts.#T2# Xavier wants to stand up but Donnelly manages to regain full guard. Donnelly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xavier tries to stand but Donnelly is controlling from the bottom. We've been hearing good reports from Xavier's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Donnelly looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SU# Xavier decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Donnelly, up you get! #TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Xavier. Xavier tries to stand but Donnelly is controlling his head. #T3# Donnelly is trying to control Xavier's posture but Xavier avoids it. Donnelly gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2# Donnelly actively working from the bottom here. It looks like Xavier is going to stand back up.
#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Donnelly is doing well to control the position and prevent Xavier from advancing to side control. Xavier wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD# Xavier gets a double leg takedown into Donnelly's guard. Xavier is looking to stand up but Donnelly won't let him. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Donnelly holds on and takes a little breather. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tiberium Xavier dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Xavier walks into a straight right hand from Donnelly. Xavier avoids the body shot from Donnelly.
Xavier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donnelly.
#TD2# Donnelly bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Donnelly advances nicely into full mount. Donnelly looking to control but Xavier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Xavier throwing hammer fists to the chest of Donnelly. What's that going to do exactly? Donnelly controlling from mount. #SUB2# Donnelly looking to secure an arm triangle but Xavier defends it well. Xavier swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T1# Donnelly looking to control and managing it successfully. Donnelly is continuing to stall. Xavier sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Donnelly passes to full mount! Donnelly controlling from the full mount. #SUB2# Donnelly goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Xavier is on top in guard.
Xavier wants to stand but Donnelly is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2##SUB2# Donnelly working for a triangle but Xavier defends it easily.
Donnelly is pulling down on Xavier's head. It's preventing any offense from Xavier, at least for the moment.#SUB2# Donnelly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xavier defends well.#T3# Xavier stopping the sweep attempt from Donnelly. Xavier tries to stand but Donnelly is controlling from the bottom. Donnelly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Donnelly looking to pass the guard. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Xavier looking to control.
Donnelly preventing the sweep. Tiberium Xavier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Xavier trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Xavier wants to sweep but no luck. Donnelly slips nicely into half guard. Donnelly is pressing down on Xavier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xavier is holding on for now. Donnelly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Donnelly blocks the strikes from Xavier.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Donnelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Donnelly throws a good cross that connects.
#TD# Xavier drives through with a takedown into guard. Donnelly wants to sweep but no luck. Xavier has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Donnelly is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2# Donnelly is looking for a triangle but Xavier pushes his legs off easily.
Donnelly controlling Xavier's posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xavier would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1# Donnelly is pulling down on Xavier's head. It's preventing any offense from Xavier, at least for the moment.#SU# Xavier stands up and waves to Donnelly to follow him. #TD# Xavier gets a takedown into half guard. Donnelly is positioning himself well to prevent Xavier advancing to mount. #T2# Xavier wants to get back to his feet.
Donnelly trying to control from the bottom.
Xavier tries to stand but can't do so whilst Donnelly controls his leg. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Donnelly has eaten all the pies!#T3##REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# Xavier gets the takedown into side control. Donnelly throws Xavier to one side and escapes! Donnelly throws a body shot but no joy. Donnelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xavier moves away. Xavier tries to clinch up but Donnelly circles away and keeps his distance. Donnelly thows a left - swing and a miss! Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2# Donnelly drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Xavier throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Xavier can't keep his opponent in guard - Donnelly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2# Donnelly is trying to work for a kimura but Xavier is defending well.
#T4# Donnelly controlling the pace. Donnelly wants to take a breather but Xavier is having none of it. #SUB2# Donnelly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Xavier has managed to free his arm - good work. Xavier throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Donnelly blocks the strikes from Xavier.
Xavier flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Craig Donnelly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Donnelly has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29 Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Donnelly! |
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