Buzz’s highlights, lowlights, talking points: The brutal combat sport worse than UFC, Manly unearth their next Cherry-Evans

At 31, Daly Cherry-Evans is closer to the end of his career than the start. Thankfully, Manly have a ready-made replacement.

Phil “Buzz” Rothfield wraps the week’s sport and reveals the hot sporting news.

HIGHLIGHT

Peter V’landys’ declaration that the NRL is about to get tougher on player misbehaviour and punishing footy stars where it hurts most – via their wallets. Unlike previous NRL bosses, V’landys has a history of backing up his words. This is so long overdue.

LOWLIGHT

We’ve found a combat sport worse than UFC. These ladies, Taylor Starling and Charisa Sigala, fought out a brutal five round bare-knuckle contest in Florida over the weekend. Their battered faces were barely recognisable. It is barbaric and should be outlawed.

These two women went to WAR!#KnuckleMania pic.twitter.com/Bwki9qjLYL

— FITE (@FiteTV) February 6, 2021

Taylor Starling-Charisa Sigala is about as gruesome a fight as you’re ever going to see. It’s a miracle that Sigala is even in this fight, let alone with a chance to maybe force a stoppage.

— Corey Erdman (@corey_erdman) February 6, 2021

Taylor Starling after a brutal bare-knuckle fight with Charisa Sigala.

Charisa Sigala after her five round bare knuckle fight.

SPOTTED

Cameron Smith, wife Barb and their pet dog at Burleigh markets on Saturday. The 37-year-old, 430-game legend was wearing boardies, looking noticeably leaner, relaxed and not a man preparing to play another season of NRL.

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SPOTTED

The great Gorden Tallis back at Brisbane Broncos training last week for the first time in many years, chatting with Alfie Langer and Kevvie Walters and the players who really appreciated having the former champion forward back at Red Hill.

SPOTTED

The Roosters’ billionaire supremo Nick Politis in the grandstand at Belmore Sports Ground on Saturday watching the club’s next generation of young stars against the Canterbury Bulldogs.

Roosters boss Nick Politis at Belmore Sports Ground watching the club's Harold Matts and SG Ball sides.

THE NEW DCE

Manly have found their next Daly Cherry-Evans. Jamie Humphreys, the son of the club’s CEO Steve Humphreys, played halfback in SG Ball against the Parramatta Eels on Saturday. The Sea Eagles won 30-20 and the brilliant teenager scored two tries and kicked five from five. It will be difficult for his dad to do his next contract but we’re sure Dessie Hasler will sort it out to take away any suggestions of nepotism.

Jamie Humphreys is considered the next Daly Cherry-Evans (pictured). Picture: Phil Hillyard

SHOOSH

We’re hearing the NRL is already working on a 17-team draw for 2023 to take to the broadcasters. It will include a match at Suncorp Stadium every weekend.

BIG BREKKY

Catch you this morning on the Big Sports Breakfast with Laurie Daley, Michael Clark and Gerard Middleton to discuss the Boyd Cordner interview and all the big issues in rugby league.