PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bin Laden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bin Laden has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Laden
vs
Daniels

178 cm
20
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

ANABOLIC Nutrition 160Q and LAUNDRY 85%

Modern Gladiators Clothes

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bin Laden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laden swinging wildly here.
Laden tries for a takedown but Daniels circles away easily

so Daniels counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daniels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Daniels is working Laden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Daniels's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Laden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daniels.
Daniels really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daniels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Laden isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Daniels stacks Laden on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Daniels!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laden sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Laden is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daniels scores with a couple of nice shots.

Laden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Laden has hold of Daniels's hands but Daniels slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Daniels looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Daniels drops an elbow to the side of Laden's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Laden on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Laden is rocked!
Laden gets full guard.
Daniels cracks Laden with a solid left hand.
Oh Laden is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Laden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels distracts Laden with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Daniels lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Daniels postures up and lands a big shot to Laden's brow.
Daniels working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Laden's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Laden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daniels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daniels pushes down on Laden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Laden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Daniels got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daniels has managed to get both his arms back between Laden's legs - danger averted.
Daniels is working Laden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Laden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Laden looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Daniels passes into half guard.

Daniels decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Laden drives through with a takedown into Daniels's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Daniels keeping full guard, as Laden tries to pass.

Laden drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Daniels dives on top into guard.

Laden looking for a guillotine here but Daniels defends easily.

Laden working for a triangle but Daniels defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daniels.

Laden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daniels defends it easily.
Daniels won't allow Laden to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels trying to control but Laden is working from the bottom.

Laden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daniels is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Laden has his foot on Daniels's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daniels works his way back into a safe position though.

Laden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daniels is aware though and is defending well.
Laden is breathing heavily.
Daniels postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Daniels working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Daniels dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Laden with a poor takedown

and Daniels counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Daniels makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Laden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Laden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daniels is aware though and is defending well.

Laden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daniels defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Laden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daniels lands a couple of elbows.

Daniels got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daniels has managed to get both his arms back between Laden's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daniels is in close to Laden's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Daniels makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels postures up and lands a big shot to Laden's brow.
Daniels must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Daniels's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Laden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Laden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daniels defends well.
Daniels lands a couple of digs.
Daniels cracks Laden with a solid left hand.
Laden keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.
Charlie Daniels has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daniels working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Laden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daniels is aware though and is defending well.
Daniels postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Laden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Daniels lands a couple of elbows.
Daniels lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Daniels distracts Laden with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Laden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daniels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Laden is tightening it up a little... Daniels has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Daniels reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Daniels taps out! Nice BJJ there by Laden!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bin Laden!