PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Dragan (ranked 2084 p4p, 2794 weight class) and Teddy Daniels (ranked 116 p4p, 150 weight class). Viktor Dragan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Dragan
vs
Daniels

195 cm
29
290
9 - 6 - 0

205 cm
23
300
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Viktor Dragan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Teddy Daniels !
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels throws a series of punches but Dragan avoids them all with ease.

Daniels drives through and clinches with Dragan against the cage.
Dragan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dragan being controlled against the cage.
Daniels has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dragan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from Dragan.
Dragan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels 's elbow.
Dragan misses with a punch to the body.
Dragan digs a right hand into Daniels 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daniels 's gas tank.

Daniels manages to break the clinch.
Dragan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daniels darts in looking for a takedown but Dragan gets double underhooks and turns Daniels into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Daniels moves into range and clinches up with Dragan.
Dragan tries to work over Daniels 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Daniels manages to break the clinch.
Daniels scores with a head kick. Dragan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Viktor Dragan has been cut.
Daniels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Daniels does no damage.
Dragan is looking to counter punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dragan circles away.
Viktor Dragan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Daniels .
An inside leg kick from Daniels misses.
Dragan missing with a left hand there. Daniels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Dragan's head coaches at Julians Sports Bar & Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Viktor Dragan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daniels defending well as Dragan loads up on a big left hand.
Dragan lands a body shot.
Daniels looks winded!
Dragan connects with a crisp jab.

It looks like Teddy Daniels has been cut.
A jab from Daniels misses.

Daniels rushes Dragan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dragan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daniels prevents a body shot from Dragan.
Dragan misses with a body punch.

Daniels breaks the clinch.
Daniels defending well as Dragan loads up on a big left hand.
Daniels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dragan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Daniels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Daniels clinches up with Dragan and pushes him back against the cage.
Daniels is trying to drag Dragan to the mat but Dragan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Daniels has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dragan after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels 's elbow.
Dragan tries to throw a body punch but Daniels avoids it by throwing Dragan back against the cage.
Daniels blocks a body shot from Dragan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dragan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels 's elbow.
Daniels prevents a body shot from Dragan.
Dragan can't find room to land a body shot as Daniels controls the action.
The referee calls for Daniels to work.

Daniels breaks from the clinch.
Daniels goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dragan on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Viktor Dragan's cut is getting worse.
Daniels shoots in but Dragan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Dragan misses the target.
Teddy Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragan jabs Daniels right on the nose. Daniels blinks but takes it well.
Daniels moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daniels lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Daniels clinches up against the cage.
Dragan misses with a hook to the ribs.

Daniels manages to break the clinch.
Daniels feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Dragan crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Teddy Daniels !
A very excited looking Teddy Daniels made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Viktor Dragan stepped up to the mic, saying 'First of all, thank you so much for coming out today and witness our match. I didn't get the win today, but I will comeback stronger and win my next match.'.