PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ervin Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bot
vs
Daniels

199 cm
22
288 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

184 cm
30
276 lbs
15 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ali Bot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ervin Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels scores with a nice strike.

It looks like Ali Bot has been cut.
Bot throws a shot to the body.
Daniels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bot.
Bot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels misses with a hook.
Daniels lands a glancing blow to the side of Bot's head.
Daniels misses the jab.
Bot lands with a cross.
Bot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Daniels takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bot slips under a jab from Daniels.
Daniels keeps the fight on the outside.
Daniels scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bot.
Bot misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bot digs a good body shot into Daniels's ribs.
Bot throws a series of strikes that have Daniels backpedaling.
Daniels throws a big shot that misses.
Bot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daniels.
Sloppy strikes from Bot. Those never looked like landing.
Daniels lands a lovely overhand right.
Daniels keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Bot lands with a shot to the body.
Bot ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
Ervin Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Bot. Those never looked like landing.
Bot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Bot.
Daniels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daniels might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Daniels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bot was well out of range. Poor timing from Daniels.
Daniels walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels misses with a looping left.
Daniels swings for the body but Bot moves out of range.
Daniels lands a body shot.
Daniels takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Daniels misses with a body shot
and Bot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Daniels looks gassed!
Bot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniels looks to land a right hand but Bot moved out of range.
Bot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Bot is looking to wear down Daniels with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Daniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Bot is just out of range.
Bot thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Daniels misses.
Bot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daniels misses the shot to the body.
Daniels lands a glancing blow to the side of Bot's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daniels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daniels.
Daniels avoids the body shot from Bot.
Bot slips under a jab from Daniels.
Daniels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bot manages to avoid it.
Bot swinging wildly here.
Daniels throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Daniels misses.
Daniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniels moves away.
Daniels misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniels. Bot does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels misses with a hook.
Daniels connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daniels misses with a straight left.
Daniels slips under a jab from Bot.
Daniels throws a jab when Bot was well out of range.
Daniels throws an overhand right that lands on Bot's shoulder, as Bot tries to avoid the shot.
Daniels looks to land a combination. Bot sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels throws a hook but Bot avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Daniels.
Bot slips under a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donk. Bot catches Daniels right on the button with a cross.
Bot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Bot.
Bot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daniels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ervin Daniels will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ali Bot's cut.
That's time! Bot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Daniels lands a nice shot to the body.
Ervin Daniels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bot misses with a few strikes there.
Bot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daniels lands a jab to Bot's midsection.
Bot misses with a wild body shot.
Daniels throws a hook but Bot blocks it.
Daniels throws a body punch but Bot moves out of range.
Daniels misses with a straight right.
Daniels throws out a loose jab but Bot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels misses with a wild body shot.
Bot connects with a body shot that sends Daniels's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Bot.
Daniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Bot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daniels throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels throws a right hand that misses
and Bot counters with a nice uppercut.
Daniels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bot.
Bot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daniels takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bot swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Bot.
Bot takes a swing at Daniels's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Bot as he connects with a hook.
Daniels throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Bot digs a good body shot into Daniels's ribs.
Bot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daniels throws a looping overhand right but Bot ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bot tests Daniels's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A combination from Bot does no damage.
Daniels misses with a body shot.
Bot scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Daniels misses with a wild body shot.
Bot darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Bot takes the fight into the clinch.
Bot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daniels misses with a body punch.
Bot stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bot tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bot trying to stall but Daniels improves his position.
Bot misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Daniels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bot backwards.
Nice body punch from Daniels - that landed with a thud.
Bot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daniels misses with the head strike.
Daniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bot's elbow.
Bot throws a head punch that misses.
Bot misses with a punch to the body.
Daniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Daniels breaks the clinch.
Daniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniels just misses with a punch to the body.
Daniels circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels jabs at Bot's body.
Daniels is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bot misses with a double jab
and Daniels counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bot.
Bot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bot moves away.
Bot dodges the punch combination from Daniels.
Bot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bot, as that shot connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daniels takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bot is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daniels with a hook.
Daniels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bot was well out of range. Poor timing from Daniels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Daniels throws an overhand right that lands on Bot's shoulder, as Bot tries to avoid the shot.
Bot digs a good body shot into Daniels's ribs.
Daniels looks to land a combination but Bot avoids it well.
Bot is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bot cracks a nice hook into Daniels's ribs.
Daniels throws a hook to the side of Bot's head but Bot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daniels throws a lazy uppercut
and Bot counters with a straight right hand.
Bot throws a series of punches but Daniels avoids them all with ease.
Bot misses with a body shot.
Bot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Daniels in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daniels swings for the body but Bot moves out of range.
Daniels's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Daniels duly obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Daniels!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daniels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bot ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
Bot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Bot. Beautiful body shot.
Daniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bot slips a jab from Daniels.
Good exchange - Bot coming out on top.
Ali Bot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bot lands a body shot.
Daniels avoids the body shot from Bot.
Bot moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniels avoids the body shot from Bot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bot lands a nice hook to Daniels's body. Daniels takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
Daniels takes a swing at Bot's ribcage but misses.
Bot cracks Daniels with an open hand slap.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daniels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Daniels in his tracks.
Bot stuns Daniels with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Daniels takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daniels takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bot scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daniels doesn't seem bothered though.
Daniels takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daniels on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Daniels walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bot.
Bot moves away from the strike by Daniels.
Bot misses with a body shot.
Bot throws a shot from downtown. Daniels moves away and avoids it.
Bot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daniels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bot moves away.
Bot with a jab.
Daniels misses with a hook to the body
and Bot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daniels throws a body punch but Bot moves out of range.
Daniels throws a shot from downtown. Bot moves away and avoids it.
Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Bot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daniels looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Bot staying out of range there.
Daniels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bot was well out of range. Poor timing from Daniels.
Bot misses with the combination.
Bot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daniels throws out the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daniels misses with a wild combination.
Daniels throws a hook but Bot blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Bot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bot 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Bot!