PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Donatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donatelli's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Sell Comics - Courage My Love. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Donatelli
vs
Snow

188 cm
29
185 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

188 cm
22
191 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kirk Donatelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Snow!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow shoots in and drives through. Donatelli sprawls well.

Snow gets tackled into the cage by Donatelli. Donatelli maintains the clinch.
Snow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Donatelli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donatelli's elbow.
Donatelli creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Snow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

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

Snow moves into the clinch.
Snow misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Donatelli takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Snow tries a body shot but Donatelli blocks it.
Donatelli misses with a knee strike.
Snow dodges an elbow strike from Donatelli.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Snow fails to land.

Donatelli breaks the clinch.
Snow throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Donatelli counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Donatelli.
Snow taking a breather.
Donatelli throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Donatelli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kirk Donatelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Donatelli moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Snow tries to throw a body punch but Donatelli avoids it by throwing Snow back against the cage.
Donatelli effectively controlling the action here.
Donatelli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Snow.
Snow tries to work over Donatelli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donatelli missing with knees to the body.
Snow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Donatelli misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Donatelli just stands there and leans against the cage.

Snow successfully pulls guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Donatelli postures up in Snow's guard and throws a big left but Snow blocks it.
Snow being controlled here, momentarily.
Donatelli trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Snow manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donatelli looking for a sweep. Not yet Donatelli, not yet.
Snow stops Donatelli from standing up.
Donatelli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Snow wants to control from the top but Donatelli keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Snow looking to pass the guard.
Donatelli is pulling down on Snow's head to control his posture.
Donatelli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kirk Donatelli wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Donatelli throws a shot from downtown. Snow moves away and avoids it.
Snow just misses with a punch to the body.

Donatelli drives through and clinches with Snow against the cage.
Donatelli throws an elbow that misses.
Donatelli scores with a knee to the head.
Snow stalling in the clinch but Donatelli improves position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snow is trying to pull guard but Donatelli has him pressed against the cage.
Kirk Donatelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snow.

Donatelli breaks from the clinch.
Donatelli dodges the punch combination from Snow.
Donatelli throws a series of punches but Snow moves out of range.
Donatelli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good exchange - Donatelli coming out on top.
Sloppy strikes from Snow. Those never looked like landing.
Donatelli takes one on the button.
Donatelli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Snow takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donatelli misses with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snow shoots in but Donatelli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Snow avoids the head kick by Donatelli.

Donatelli drives through and clinches with Snow against the cage.
Snow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirk Donatelli dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Snow connects with a jab.
Snow moves out of range of the body kick from Donatelli.

Donatelli gets a clinch.

Donatelli breaks the clinch.
Donatelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snow.
Donatelli throws a body punch but Snow moves out of range.

Donatelli moves into the clinch.
Snow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Donatelli throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Snow blocks it with crossed arms.
Donatelli tries to land knees in the clinch but Snow avoids the damage to the body.
Snow is trying to maintain a safe position but Donatelli gets an underhook and turns Snow into the cage.
Snow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snow avoids the elbow strike from Donatelli, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donatelli working Snow over with knees to the body.
Snow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Donatelli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snow misses with a lunging right hand
and Donatelli counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Donatelli darts in and clinches Snow up against the cage.
Donatelli is pushing Snow up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Donatelli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Donatelli misses with a body punch.
Donatelli throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Snow takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Jon Snow has been cut.

Donatelli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Donatelli clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow tries to stall but Donatelli uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Donatelli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Donatelli has Snow up against the cage in a clinch.
Snow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Donatelli.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Donatelli.
Donatelli putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Snow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Donatelli will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Snow up against the cage.

Donatelli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Donatelli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Snow is trying to maintain a safe position but Donatelli gets an underhook and turns Snow into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Donatelli crunches a lovely knee into Snow's ribcage.
Snow swings wildly with an uppercut but Donatelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donatelli missing with knees to the body.
Snow tries to pull guard but Donatelli won't allow it.

Donatelli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snow looks to land a right hand but Donatelli moved out of range.

Snow gets tackled into the cage by Donatelli. Donatelli maintains the clinch.
Kirk Donatelli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Donatelli dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Donatelli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Snow.
Donatelli prevents a body shot from Snow.
Snow jumps guard but Donatelli turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Donatelli taking a breather.
Donatelli prevents a body shot from Snow.
Donatelli creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A hook to the body from Snow.
Donatelli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Donatelli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Snow pushes Donatelli up against the cage in a clinch.

Donatelli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donatelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donatelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Donatelli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirk Donatelli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Snow's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Snow looks to score with a jab to the body but Donatelli is just out of range.

Donatelli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Donatelli tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Snow tries to pull guard but Donatelli forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Donatelli throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Donatelli.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Donatelli.

Donatelli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Donatelli closes the distance and pushes Snow back into the cage.
Snow is trying to maintain a safe position but Donatelli gets an underhook and turns Snow into the cage.
Snow tries to throw a body punch but Donatelli avoids it by throwing Snow back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Donatelli.
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!
Donatelli gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Donatelli tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Snow tries to work over Donatelli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donatelli pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The referee calls for Donatelli to work.
Snow is looking to control Donatelli's arms but Donatelli gets an underhook and turns him. Now Snow has his back to the cage.

Donatelli breaks from the clinch.

Snow tries to keep at a distance but Donatelli has taken the fight into the clinch.
Donatelli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Donatelli blocks a body shot from Snow.
A hook to the body from Donatelli.
Donatelli missing with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Donatelli to work.

Snow jumps into guard, dragging Donatelli to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Donatelli stands up from Snow's guard - Donatelli perhaps looking for a knockout.
Snow just misses with a punch to the body.
Donatelli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snow takes a swing at Donatelli's ribcage but misses.
Donatelli avoids the body shot from Snow.
Kirk Donatelli is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Donatelli. That's going to slow Snow down.
Snow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Donatelli doesn't seem bothered though.
Snow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Donatelli.
Kirk Donatelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donatelli misses with a wild combination.
Snow tries to bum rush Donatelli with a series of wild strikes but Donatelli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Donatelli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Snow, pushing him back against the cage.
Snow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donatelli's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Snow is defending well for now.
Snow tries to stall but Donatelli uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A bit of stalling here from Donatelli.

Donatelli breaks the clinch.
Kirk Donatelli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Donatelli instigates a clinch.
Snow takes a knee to the side of the body.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jon Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donatelli is stalling here.
Snow stalling in the clinch but Donatelli improves position.
Snow is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Snow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Snow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Snow wants to stall.
Snow letting Donatelli take a breather here.
Donatelli using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Donatelli has Snow pressed against the cage.
Donatelli tries a knee to the head but Snow blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snow lands a hook that snaps the head of Donatelli backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kirk Donatelli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Donatelli has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirk Donatelli!