PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between John Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvester the EXPENDIBLE (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). the EXPENDIBLE has chosen Iron Maiden - Fear of the Dark as his entrance music. Sylvester the EXPENDIBLE has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Daniels
vs
the EXPENDIBLE

198 cm
21
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

193 cm
26
275 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

World class MT
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

Crippler's Corner

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sylvester the EXPENDIBLE!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the EXPENDIBLE pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daniels throws a push kick but the EXPENDIBLE slaps the foot to one side.
the EXPENDIBLE sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Daniels on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
the EXPENDIBLE on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daniels. Daniels obviously looking to wear him down.
the EXPENDIBLE moves out of range of the body kick from Daniels.
the EXPENDIBLE tries a low kick but Daniels avoids it.
the EXPENDIBLE keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
the EXPENDIBLE checks a leg kick.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a series of punches but Daniels avoids them all with ease.
the EXPENDIBLE lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

It looks like John Daniels has been cut.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a head kick that misses.
Sylvester the EXPENDIBLE seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
the EXPENDIBLE blocks the body kick.
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!
A leg kick checked by Daniels.
the EXPENDIBLE lands with a cross.
Nice body kick from Daniels.
Daniels scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels misses with a kick to the body.
Daniels misses with an attempted mid kick.
the EXPENDIBLE connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daniels momentarily.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a right and a left that both miss.
the EXPENDIBLE with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Daniels.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
the EXPENDIBLE looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
the EXPENDIBLE tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
the EXPENDIBLE misses with a head kick.
Daniels throws out a leg kick but the EXPENDIBLE moves out of range and Daniels only half commits.
Daniels misses with an attempted mid kick.
A punch combination from the EXPENDIBLE misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the EXPENDIBLE cracks the inside of Daniels's front leg.
the EXPENDIBLE looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
the EXPENDIBLE attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
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!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Daniels.
A thudding body kick lands there by Daniels!
Daniels takes a head kick and keeps coming.
the EXPENDIBLE takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
the EXPENDIBLE throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daniels lets loose with a powerful body kick. the EXPENDIBLE will feel that in the morning.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by the EXPENDIBLE.
the EXPENDIBLE misses with a body kick.
Daniels lands a nice leg kick that just misses the EXPENDIBLE's sensitive parts.
Daniels throws the kick towards the body but the EXPENDIBLE avoids it.
the EXPENDIBLE tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels misses with a low kick.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a solid leg kick but Daniels takes the impact on his shin and smiles at the EXPENDIBLE.
the EXPENDIBLE misses with a double jab.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a head kick but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels connects with a high kick.
the EXPENDIBLE pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Daniels wants to slow the EXPENDIBLE down by chopping away at his legs.
the EXPENDIBLE lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively.
the EXPENDIBLE lands with a slapping head kick.
Daniels delivers a nice body kick.
Daniels throws a front kick aimed at the EXPENDIBLE's knee but the EXPENDIBLE avoids it well.
Daniels throws a low kick but the EXPENDIBLE moves out of range easily.
Daniels scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
the EXPENDIBLE looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Daniels misses with an attempted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daniels misses with a body kick.
Daniels keeps the EXPENDIBLE at a distance using the push kick.
Daniels looks to land a body kick but the EXPENDIBLE moved away.
Daniels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from the EXPENDIBLE.
the EXPENDIBLE connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid body kick from Daniels.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Daniels tenderised the EXPENDIBLE's leg. the EXPENDIBLE is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daniels throws a leg kick but the EXPENDIBLE checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Daniels will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Daniels's cut.
That's time! Daniels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A slapping leg kick lands for Daniels.
the EXPENDIBLE misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daniels throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good work by the EXPENDIBLE as he checks the leg kick.
the EXPENDIBLE tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick there by the EXPENDIBLE.
Daniels misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from the EXPENDIBLE, right into the meat.
A lazy body kick from Daniels
and the EXPENDIBLE counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Daniels is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Daniels throws a head kick but the EXPENDIBLE moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Daniels. That's going to slow the EXPENDIBLE down.
Daniels misses with a kick to the body
and the EXPENDIBLE counters with a head kick. That will keep Daniels thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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!
the EXPENDIBLE attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
the EXPENDIBLE attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
the EXPENDIBLE chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daniels can pounce on him.
the EXPENDIBLE checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daniels.
the EXPENDIBLE blocks a head kick by Daniels.
Daniels misses with a kick to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from the EXPENDIBLE.
the EXPENDIBLE tries to work over Daniels's front leg with a kick but Daniels checks it.
Daniels throws a push kick but the EXPENDIBLE slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from the EXPENDIBLE.
Daniels on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by the EXPENDIBLE. the EXPENDIBLE obviously looking to wear him down.
Daniels avoids the head kick by the EXPENDIBLE.
Daniels lands a head kick!
the EXPENDIBLE misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sylvester the EXPENDIBLE seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the EXPENDIBLE avoids the head kick by Daniels.
A head kick misses from Daniels.
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!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Daniels. the EXPENDIBLE shrugs it off though.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left and a right from the EXPENDIBLE both land. Nice combination.
the EXPENDIBLE is breathing heavily.
the EXPENDIBLE fails to land with a series of punches.
the EXPENDIBLE's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid body kick from Daniels.
Daniels connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Daniels.
Daniels misses with a leg kick.
Daniels is looking to land body kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Sylvester the EXPENDIBLE has been cut.
Daniels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a sloppy head kick and Daniels moves out of range easily.
the EXPENDIBLE swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
the EXPENDIBLE swinging wildly here.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a low kick but it's checked well by Daniels.
Daniels is looking to land body kicks.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a series of punches but Daniels avoids them all with ease.
the EXPENDIBLE will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Daniels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
the EXPENDIBLE swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daniels motions for the EXPENDIBLE to come forward. Daniels throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
the EXPENDIBLE has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Daniels.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from the EXPENDIBLE.
Daniels throws a head kick but the EXPENDIBLE moves out of range.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a low kick, looking for Daniels's leg but Daniels calmly moves out of range.
Daniels slips a straight right by the EXPENDIBLE.
Daniels throws a low kick, looking for the EXPENDIBLE's leg but the EXPENDIBLE calmly moves out of range.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daniels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and the EXPENDIBLE is able to avoid easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
the EXPENDIBLE lands a head kick!
Daniels throws a front kick aimed at the EXPENDIBLE's knee but the EXPENDIBLE avoids it well.
A solid body kick from the EXPENDIBLE.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sylvester the EXPENDIBLE will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A combination from the EXPENDIBLE does no damage.
Daniels throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as the EXPENDIBLE checks a leg kick.
Daniels wants to land a leg kick but the EXPENDIBLE is out of range.
Daniels tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and the EXPENDIBLE is able to avoid easily.
Daniels attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Daniels misses with a head kick.
the EXPENDIBLE fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daniels lands with a kick to the ribs.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from the EXPENDIBLE.
Daniels throws a nice outside leg kick.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
the EXPENDIBLE takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
the EXPENDIBLE lands a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as the EXPENDIBLE blocks the leg kick.
the EXPENDIBLE rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daniels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sylvester the EXPENDIBLE is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniels thumps the EXPENDIBLE with a low kick.
Daniels throws a nice outside leg kick.
Daniels with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
the EXPENDIBLE misses with a head kick.
Daniels throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Daniels plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
the EXPENDIBLE tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
the EXPENDIBLE throws the kick towards the body but Daniels avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Daniels.
Daniels throws a head kick but the EXPENDIBLE moves out of range.
the EXPENDIBLE fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daniels is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels cracks the inside of the EXPENDIBLE's front leg.
the EXPENDIBLE takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
the EXPENDIBLE on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Daniels thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on the EXPENDIBLE if he has to take too many more of those.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a right hand that Daniels ducks under and follows up with a left that Daniels also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Daniels.
Daniels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daniels.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a push kick but Daniels slaps the foot to one side.
Daniels connects with a solid leg kick.
Daniels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from the EXPENDIBLE.
Daniels throws out a leg kick but the EXPENDIBLE moves out of range and Daniels only half commits.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels connects with a leg kick. the EXPENDIBLE looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Daniels goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daniels throws a head kick but the EXPENDIBLE moves out of range.
the EXPENDIBLE tries to land a front kick but Daniels steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
the EXPENDIBLE throws a head kick that misses.
Daniels shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick from Daniels misses.
Daniels throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Daniels moves out of range of the leg kick from the EXPENDIBLE.
Daniels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
the EXPENDIBLE takes a head kick and keeps coming.
the EXPENDIBLE misses with a head kick.
Daniels is looking to land body kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Daniels.
the EXPENDIBLE moves out of range of the body kick from Daniels.
Daniels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
the EXPENDIBLE misses with a straight right.
the EXPENDIBLE chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daniels can pounce on him.
Daniels chopping away at his opponent's legs.
the EXPENDIBLE rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daniels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Daniels here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
the EXPENDIBLE lands with a kick to the temple. Daniels shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Daniels. That's going to slow the EXPENDIBLE down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
the EXPENDIBLE takes a kick to the side of the head.
the EXPENDIBLE on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daniels. Daniels obviously looking to wear him down.
Daniels throws the kick towards the body but the EXPENDIBLE avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daniels has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!