PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Dongalletta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Doherty could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brett Dongalletta's chin.

Doherty
vs
Dongalletta

189 cm
18
147 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

181 cm
19
149 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyrone Doherty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brett Dongalletta!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Doherty moves into the clinch.
Dongalletta keeps control of Doherty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Doherty lands a body punch in the clinch.
Doherty is trying to break the clinch but Dongalletta is controlling him.

Doherty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dongalletta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doherty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dongalletta somewhat.
Doherty shoots in but Dongalletta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dongalletta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doherty as he jumps to the side.
Dongalletta shoots in looking for a takedown. Doherty tries to sprawl out of it but Dongalletta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doherty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyrone Doherty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Dongalletta.
Doherty scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Brett Dongalletta has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dongalletta shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dongalletta showed some decent athleticism there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dongalletta wants to control but Doherty is keeping him busy.
Doherty tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dongalletta works his foot free and advances to mount.
Doherty tries to buck Dongalletta off but Dongalletta takes his back!

Dongalletta is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Doherty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dongalletta on the ground.
Doherty rolls, trying to escape but Dongalletta keeps control of the position.

Dongalletta is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Doherty defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Dongalletta looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Doherty is controlling Dongalletta 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doherty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doherty wants to control from the top but Dongalletta keeps moving.
Doherty is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dongalletta is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dongalletta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dongalletta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dongalletta keeping moving, preventing Doherty from controlling successfully.
Doherty has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tyrone Doherty just wasn't active enough.
Doherty lands a jab.
Doherty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dongalletta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doherty misses with a hook

and Dongalletta counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Doherty!
Dongalletta trying to control but Doherty is having none of it.
Doherty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Doherty is desperately trying to improve his position but Dongalletta has a good base and remains in mount.
Doherty wants to hold on but Dongalletta pushes him away.
Dongalletta trying to control but Doherty is having none of it.
Doherty flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dongalletta is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Doherty tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dongalletta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dongalletta.

Doherty shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dongalletta napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dongalletta wants to control but Doherty postures up.

Doherty is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dongalletta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Doherty postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dongalletta tries to buck Doherty off but Doherty is having none of it.
Doherty in side control, throwing shots but Dongalletta defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brett Dongalletta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brett Dongalletta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Doherty scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dongalletta in his tracks.
Doherty shoots for a takedown but Dongalletta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brett Dongalletta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dongalletta looks for a takedown but Doherty sprawls well.
Dongalletta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Doherty throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dongalletta tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Doherty is in Dongalletta's guard.
Dongalletta lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Doherty!
Dongalletta moves to back control.

Dongalletta is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Doherty has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doherty is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dongalletta looking for the choke but no joy.
Doherty tries to escape the position.
Dongalletta avoiding Doherty 's attempts to control his hands.
A lull in the action here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Dongalletta is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Doherty has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Dongalletta has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Doherty has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dongalletta trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Doherty is in bad spot here.

Dongalletta is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Brett Dongalletta has got the better of the ground game so far.

Doherty is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Dongalletta has his arm under Doherty's chin here. Game over son! Dongalletta squeezes tightly and Doherty is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brett Dongalletta!
Brett Dongalletta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.