PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Kelades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenny Kelades is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Daniels
vs
Kelades

170 cm
25
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

181 cm
25
157 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Vikai Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raymond Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kenny Kelades!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Daniels gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daniels is trying to push Kelades away but Kelades has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Daniels tries to circle away but Kelades has him pinned against the cage.
Daniels working hard to break the clinch.
Kelades has Daniels pressed against the cage, preventing Daniels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Daniels working hard to break the clinch.
Daniels is trying to break the clinch but Kelades is controlling him.
Kelades changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daniels fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Daniels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kelades shoots in for a takedown but Daniels shows good takedown defense.

Daniels moves into the clinch.
Daniels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Daniels is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Daniels breaks from the clinch.
Kelades shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daniels defends it nicely.
Raymond Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Kelades.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels can't break the clinch.
Daniels wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kelades drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daniels gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kelades has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Daniels is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Daniels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daniels is looking to break free of the clinch but Kelades has double underhooks.
Daniels has had enough of the clinch but Kelades keeps him there for the moment.

Daniels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Daniels has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daniels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kelades has him pressed against the cage.
Kelades keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daniels's efforts to push away.
Daniels gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kelades.
Kelades has Daniels pressed against the cage, preventing Daniels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Daniels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daniels wants to break free but Kelades has control.
Kelades is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kelades wants to take the fight to the mat but Daniels manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Daniels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daniels looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kelades is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daniels gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Daniels is trying to force a seperation but Kelades has the dominant position.
Kelades wants a takedown but no success here.
Kelades is trying to drag Daniels to the mat but Daniels just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Kelades has hold of one of Daniels's legs. Daniels is fighting the takedown attempt but Kelades gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Daniels escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kelades gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels looking to control.

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

Daniels working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kelades doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kelades manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kelades looking to sit in guard and control but Daniels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kelades can't keep his opponent in guard - Daniels advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kelades won't allow Daniels to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Daniels is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Daniels!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Raymond Daniels!
A victorious Raymond Daniels thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.