PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brett Dongalletta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Div Hynd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hynd is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by A7X - the beast and the harlot. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Dongalletta
vs
Hynd

181 cm
19
149 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

ZonE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brett Dongalletta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Div Hynd!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dongalletta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hynd as he avoids it easily.
Hynd throws a right hand that Dongalletta ducks under and follows up with a left that Dongalletta also avoids with ease.

Dongalletta shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dongalletta showed some decent athleticism there.
Hynd keeping control of the position.
Hynd wants to improve his position but Dongalletta is controlling well.
Dongalletta wants to pass to mount but Hynd is defending the position.
Dongalletta trying to control from half guard but Hynd is working away.

Dongalletta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hynd is just riding it out for now. Dongalletta eventually gives up the hold.
Hynd wants to control but Dongalletta is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dongalletta is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dongalletta stands and throws Hynd's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hynd manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dongalletta's best efforts.

Dongalletta looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dongalletta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hynd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dongalletta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hynd is just riding it out for now. Dongalletta eventually gives up the hold.
Dongalletta controlling the pace.
Hynd is in trouble now - Dongalletta has advanced to mount!
Dongalletta raining down shots from the mount!

Dongalletta is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hynd to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hynd shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dongalletta trying to control but Hynd is having none of it.

Dongalletta swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hynd is now in Dongalletta's guard. A big mistake from Dongalletta there, giving up the dominant position!
Dongalletta is trying to control the position but Hynd postures up.
Dongalletta wants to sweep here but Hynd controlling him for the moment.
Hynd looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hynd is looking to work some ground and pound but Dongalletta has wrist control.
Hynd trying to control but Dongalletta is working from the bottom.
Hynd wants to get up but he can't break Dongalletta's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dongalletta pulls Hynd in close to his closed guard and prevents Hynd from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dongalletta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hynd defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Dongalletta dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hynd misses with a takedown

and Dongalletta counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Hynd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hynd looks to clinch

and Dongalletta counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hynd is looking for a sweep. Dongalletta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Dongalletta seems to be working for a kimura but Hynd defends the submission attempt.
Hynd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hynd trying to hold on to Dongalletta's head to control him but Dongalletta postures up.
Hynd is pressing down on Dongalletta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hynd keeping moving, preventing Dongalletta from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hynd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dongalletta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hynd is keeping the position for now.
Dongalletta trying to control but Hynd is working from the bottom.
Dongalletta really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dongalletta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hynd is keeping the position for now.
Hynd tries to strike from the bottom.
Hynd will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hynd keeping moving, preventing Dongalletta from controlling successfully.
Hynd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brett Dongalletta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dongalletta tries to free his leg and advance position but Hynd is retaining full guard.
Hynd keeping moving, preventing Dongalletta from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Brett Dongalletta just wasn't active enough.
Hynd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dongalletta sprawls well. Dongalletta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hynd gets slowly back to his feet.
Dongalletta swats away the attempt to clinch by Hynd.

Dongalletta closes the distance and pushes Hynd back into the cage.
Dongalletta is trying to force a seperation but Hynd has the dominant position.
Dongalletta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hynd avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hynd has Dongalletta pushed against the cage.
Hynd working Dongalletta over with knees to the body.
Hynd tries to pull guard but Dongalletta won't allow it.
Brett Dongalletta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Div Hynd.
Dongalletta tries to pull guard but Hynd won't allow it.
Dongalletta goes for a takedown attempt but Hynd pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dongalletta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hynd sprawls well. Hynd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dongalletta gets slowly back to his feet.
Hynd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dongalletta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hynd leaves Dongalletta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hynd looks for a takedown but Dongalletta sprawls well.
Dongalletta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hynd's waist but Hynd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dongalletta off to one side.
Hynd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hynd wants it to stay on the feet.
Hynd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dongalletta defends it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hynd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dongalletta tries to avoid it but Hynd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dongalletta to the ground. Dongalletta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Dongalletta dominated that second round.
That's time! Dongalletta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hynd lands with a straight right. Dongalletta didn't see that one coming.

Dongalletta clinches up with Hynd and pushes him back against the cage.

Hynd manages to break the clinch.
Dongalletta dives in and grabs Hynd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hynd pushes down on Dongalletta's head and hops out.
Hynd stalks Dongalletta and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dongalletta's face. Dongalletta staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Brett Dongalletta has been cut.
Dongalletta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hynd connects with a solid leg kick.
Hynd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dongalletta fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Dongalletta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dongalletta circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dongalletta shoots in for a double leg but Hynd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brett Dongalletta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Hynd.

Dongalletta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hynd scores a nice knee to the body.
Hynd controlling the action here for a moment.
Hynd is trying to break the clinch but Dongalletta is controlling him.

Hynd breaks the clinch.
Hynd misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hynd misses with a takedown attempt - Dongalletta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hynd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dongalletta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dongalletta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dongalletta closes the distance and clinches up with Hynd, looking for a takedown. Dongalletta pushes Hynd against the cage but Hynd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dongalletta stuffs the takedown.
Dongalletta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hynd.

Dongalletta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hynd's half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dongalletta passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hynd!

Dongalletta working for a guillotine from mount but Hynd is in no mood to give up.

Dongalletta has control of Hynd's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hynd regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hynd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dongalletta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dongalletta looking to control but Hynd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hynd is controlling an arm, preventing Dongalletta from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

Dongalletta swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hynd is now in Dongalletta's guard. A big mistake from Dongalletta there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hynd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dongalletta is keeping the position for now.

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 Brett Dongalletta.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dongalletta, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Dongalletta!
During a confident post fight interview, Brett Dongalletta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.