PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Ivan Olivero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan McDaniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Olivero
vs
McDaniel

187 cm
25
190 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

185 cm
26
193 lbs
7 - 5 - 1

World class MT
Very quick

Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Olivero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Logan McDaniel!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDaniel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Olivero.
Olivero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Olivero misses with the combination.
Olivero throws a head kick that misses.
Olivero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDaniel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Olivero misses with a two punch combination.
Olivero throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDaniel counters with a one-two to the body.
Olivero throws a sloppy head kick
and McDaniel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDaniel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDaniel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olivero lands with a hook. McDaniel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Olivero throws a sloppy head kick and McDaniel moves out of range easily.
Olivero throws a right hand that McDaniel ducks under and follows up with a left that McDaniel also avoids with ease.
Olivero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDaniel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olivero moves away.
Olivero throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olivero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olivero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olivero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDaniel dodges the punch combination from Olivero.
Olivero is breathing heavily.
McDaniel throws a series of punches but Olivero avoids them all with ease.
McDaniel avoids the head kick by Olivero.
Olivero throws a head kick that misses.
Olivero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDaniel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivan Olivero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olivero lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Logan McDaniel has been cut.
McDaniel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Olivero rather than just go for the knockout.
Olivero throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDaniel counters with a straight right hand.
Olivero tries a head kick but it misses.
Olivero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olivero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting McDaniel counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Olivero's head coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $300 fee) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDaniel fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel misses with a body shot.
Olivero walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McDaniel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Olivero throws a head kick but McDaniel moves out of range.
Olivero throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McDaniel's head.
Olivero throws a right and a left that McDaniel avoids nicely.
Olivero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDaniel lands a nice hook to Olivero's body. Olivero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Olivero throws a sloppy head kick and McDaniel moves out of range easily.
Olivero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDaniel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olivero.
Olivero tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDaniel stalks Olivero and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Olivero's face. Olivero staggers backwards, shaken.
McDaniel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

McDaniel scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Olivero to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Logan McDaniel should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Logan McDaniel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Olivero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDaniel tries to bum rush Olivero with a series of wild strikes but Olivero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Olivero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDaniel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDaniel avoids the head kick by Olivero.
McDaniel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Olivero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Olivero misses with a head kick.
Olivero walks into a jab.
Logan McDaniel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Olivero does no damage.
McDaniel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDaniel works Olivero's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDaniel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olivero moves away.
McDaniel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Olivero misses with a double jab
and McDaniel counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniel avoids the head kick by Olivero.
McDaniel connects with a body shot.
McDaniel cracks a nice hook into Olivero's ribs.
Olivero throws a head kick that misses.
Olivero throws a head kick that misses.
Olivero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDaniel.
Olivero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Olivero throws a combination that misses
and Olivero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ivan Olivero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDaniel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olivero.
McDaniel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Olivero.
McDaniel lands with a shot to the body.
Olivero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Olivero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDaniel jabs at Olivero's body.
Olivero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olivero takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olivero throws a head kick that misses.
McDaniel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDaniel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olivero was well out of range. Poor timing from McDaniel.
Olivero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olivero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDaniel was well out of range. Poor timing from Olivero.
McDaniel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olivero moves away.
McDaniel just misses with a punch to the body.
McDaniel lands a body shot.
McDaniel throws out a powerful jab.
Olivero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olivero throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olivero throws a series of punches but McDaniel avoids them all with ease.
McDaniel looks to score with a jab to the body but Olivero is just out of range.
Olivero misses with a hook. McDaniel ducked under it nicely.
McDaniel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan McDaniel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Logan McDaniel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

McDaniel lands with a nice body punch.
McDaniel swinging wildly here.
McDaniel lands a nice looking body shot.
Olivero throws a head kick that misses.
Olivero throws a head kick that misses.
McDaniel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Olivero. Olivero circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Olivero lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McDaniel misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Olivero. Beautiful body shot.
Olivero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olivero lands with a slapping head kick.
McDaniel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olivero circles away quickly and effectively.
Olivero avoids the body shot from McDaniel.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Olivero misses.
McDaniel looks to land a combination but Olivero avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olivero throws a head kick but McDaniel moves out of range.
Olivero looks to score with a jab to the body but McDaniel is just out of range.
McDaniel blocks a head kick by Olivero.
Olivero just misses with a punch to the body.
McDaniel scores with a one two! Olivero had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McDaniel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Olivero.
McDaniel lands a really nice looking cross but Olivero seems unphased.
Olivero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olivero throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Olivero misses with a combination
and McDaniel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDaniel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDaniel misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDaniel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel throws a nice looking combination but Olivero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Olivero tries a head kick but it misses.
Olivero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Olivero looks to land a right hand but McDaniel moved out of range.
McDaniel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olivero was well out of range. Poor timing from McDaniel.
McDaniel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olivero was well out of range. Poor timing from McDaniel.
Olivero falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDaniel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDaniel just misses with a punch to the body.
Olivero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olivero throws a nice looking combination but McDaniel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olivero tries a head kick but it misses.
Olivero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A combination from McDaniel does no damage.
Olivero scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Logan McDaniel just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Logan McDaniel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McDaniel scores with a jab. Olivero acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDaniel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Olivero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olivero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Olivero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDaniel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olivero was well out of range. Poor timing from McDaniel.
McDaniel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Olivero has time to react.
Olivero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDaniel misses with a few strikes there.
McDaniel thuds a left hand into Olivero's body.
McDaniel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Olivero avoids the body shot from McDaniel.
Olivero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olivero throws a head kick but McDaniel moves out of range.
A big left from Olivero misses.
McDaniel misses the shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olivero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDaniel.
Some wild striking there from McDaniel.
Olivero dodges the punch combination from McDaniel.
McDaniel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Olivero scores with a one two! McDaniel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Olivero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDaniel.
Olivero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDaniel.
Some wild striking there from Olivero.
McDaniel blocks a head kick by Olivero.
Olivero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel lands with an uppercut that bounces Olivero off the ropes and back into range.
Olivero thuds a left hand into McDaniel's body.
Olivero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDaniel throws a body punch but Olivero moves out of range.
Olivero misses with a looping right.
Olivero looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Olivero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olivero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olivero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDaniel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDaniel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Olivero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olivero with a hook.
Olivero throws a head kick that misses.
Olivero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDaniel thuds a left hand into Olivero's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan McDaniel dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Logan McDaniel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McDaniel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Olivero at a distance.
McDaniel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDaniel misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Olivero.
McDaniel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDaniel blocks a head kick by Olivero.
Olivero tries to bum rush McDaniel with a series of wild strikes but McDaniel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Olivero misses with a body shot
and McDaniel counters with a right hand to the body.
McDaniel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olivero manages to avoid it.
Olivero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDaniel swings for the body but Olivero moves out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McDaniel connects with a looping right hand.
McDaniel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Olivero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDaniel.
Olivero swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDaniel just misses with a punch to the body.
McDaniel scores with a hook.
Ivan Olivero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olivero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olivero misses with a straight right.
Olivero misses with a lunging right hand
and McDaniel counters with a three punch combo that has Olivero backing up. Olivero nods at McDaniel to acknowledge the strikes.
Olivero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDaniel was well out of range. Poor timing from Olivero.
McDaniel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olivero was well out of range. Poor timing from McDaniel.
McDaniel throws a body punch but Olivero moves out of range.
Olivero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDaniel lands with a shot to the body.
Olivero swings widly with a right hand
enabling McDaniel to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Olivero.
McDaniel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olivero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDaniel jabs at Olivero's body.
McDaniel lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDaniel. Olivero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olivero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDaniel finds it's way round the side to connect with Olivero's head.
Olivero missing with a left hand there. McDaniel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Olivero misses the jab.
Olivero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Olivero clobbers McDaniel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDaniel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olivero circles away quickly and effectively.
Olivero throws a head kick that misses
letting McDaniel counter with a right hand.
Olivero throws a head kick but McDaniel moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Logan McDaniel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDaniel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 44:50
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 44:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan McDaniel!