PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Eastmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eastmond is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nelly- Here Comes The Boom . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Daniels
vs
Eastmond

173 cm
21
175 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

190 cm
23
174 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cedric Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Eastmond!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daniels throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eastmond stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daniels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daniels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daniels connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Daniels tries a head kick but it misses.
Daniels misses with a head kick.
Daniels just misses with a punch to the body.

Eastmond closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Eastmond lands in his opponent's guard.

Daniels is looking for a triangle but Eastmond pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Daniels is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daniels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eastmond throws a big right hand that misses.
Eastmond keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Daniels's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing Eastmond from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Daniels looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eastmond throwing strikes from guard but Daniels blocks nicely.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Daniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Eastmond is just out of range.
Daniels changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eastmond shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daniels defends it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Daniels.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels just misses with a punch to the body.
Eastmond takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice takedown defense from Daniels. No joy for Eastmond on that attempt.
Eastmond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniels.
Eastmond misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cedric Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Eastmond.
Daniels loads up on a big right hand but Eastmond slips the punch.
Eastmond displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daniels throws out the jab.
Daniels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Eastmond.
A jab from Daniels does it's job there.

It looks like Ryan Eastmond has been cut.
Daniels tries to clinch but Eastmond is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses.
Daniels cracks Eastmond with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Daniels throws a looping overhand right but Eastmond ducks down to avoid it.
Eastmond blocks a head kick by Daniels.
Daniels throws the left hand but Eastmond avoids the punch easily.
Eastmond moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Daniels tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Eastmond is able to avoid easily.
Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniels lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eastmond.
Daniels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Daniels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Eastmond's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Daniels throws a right hand that Eastmond ducks under and follows up with a left that Eastmond also avoids with ease.
Daniels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eastmond defending well as Daniels loads up on a big left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Daniels. No joy for Eastmond on that attempt.
Daniels displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eastmond.
Daniels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good exchange - Daniels coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryan Eastmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Eastmond.
Daniels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eastmond swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daniels misses with a hook.
Cedric Daniels is winning the standup battle so far.
Daniels misses with a looping right.
Daniels misses with an uppercut.
Eastmond shoots in for a takedown but Daniels shows good takedown defense.
Cedric Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Eastmond.
Daniels attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Daniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Eastmond.
The fighters circling - Daniels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daniels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eastmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Daniels.
Horrible takedown by Eastmond or perhaps it was just good defense by Daniels which made him look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jab by Daniels.
Eastmond shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daniels sprawls well. Daniels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Eastmond gets slowly back to his feet.
Cedric Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eastmond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cedric Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daniels loads up on a big right hand but Eastmond slips the punch.
Daniels tries to clinch up but Eastmond circles away and keeps his distance.
Daniels throws a nice head kick!
Daniels closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Daniels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eastmond.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond dodges the punch combination from Daniels.
Eastmond moves out of range as Daniels strikes.
Daniels tries a low kick but Eastmond avoids it.
Eastmond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daniels.
Eastmond has a takedown stuffed.
Daniels looks to land a combination. Eastmond sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Daniels scores with a hook.
Daniels throws a shot from downtown. Eastmond moves away and avoids it.
Daniels lands with an uppercut that bounces Eastmond off the cage and back into rage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Eastmond checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Daniels misses with an uppercut.
Daniels jabs at Eastmond's body.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eastmond blocks a leg kick.
Daniels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eastmond tries for a takedown but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eastmond defending well as Daniels loads up on a big left hand.
Daniels lands a head kick. Eastmond smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daniels slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniels turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Daniels dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Eastmond's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Daniels tries to clinch but Eastmond is having none of it.
Daniels misses with an uppercut.
Eastmond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daniels misses with a looping left.
Eastmond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daniels misses with a straight right.
Daniels doesn't manage to clinch there - Eastmond circles away.
Daniels scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels throws an overhand right that lands on Eastmond's shoulder, as Eastmond tries to avoid the shot.
Daniels throws a hook but Eastmond avoids it easily.
Daniels leaves Eastmond with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daniels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eastmond.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Eastmond is just out of range.
Eastmond closes the distance and clinches up with Daniels, looking for a takedown. Eastmond pushes Daniels against the cage but Daniels circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eastmond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daniels.
A big left from Daniels misses.
Daniels jabs Eastmond right on the nose. Eastmond blinks but takes it well.
Eastmond ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
Daniels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daniels swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Daniels misses with a series of wild punches.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Eastmond.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Eastmond is trying to control. Daniels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daniels is in trouble now - Eastmond has advanced to mount!
Daniels has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Eastmond's lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels is refusing to be controlled, as Eastmond sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels wants to get back to full guard.
Daniels taking some punishment here, with Eastmond in his half guard.
Eastmond is trying to control. Daniels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daniels tries to roll over but Eastmond keeps him under control.
Daniels has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eastmond is working away from the top position though.
Eastmond slips a nice elbow through Daniels's hands, connecting with Daniels's forehead.
Cedric Daniels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Eastmond perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Daniels is trying to get back to full guard.
Eastmond thows a huge punch but Daniels dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eastmond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daniels.
Good standup being displayed there by Daniels as he connects with a hook.
Ryan Eastmond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Daniels misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Eastmond.
I think Daniels has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Daniels!