PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duan Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Jazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Daniels
vs
Jazz

190 cm
18
262 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Duan Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito Jazz!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daniels wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Jazz misses the target.
Daniels staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daniels.
A little jabbing left from Jazz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jazz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daniels tries for a takedown but Jazz circles away easily
letting Jazz counter with a right hand.

It looks like Duan Daniels has been cut.
Daniels is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jazz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duan Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jazz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daniels on the side of the head.
Daniels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Jazz misses.
Tito Jazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daniels.
Tito Jazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Jazz misses.
Nice body punch from Jazz.
Daniels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jazz.
Daniels fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jazz just manages to avoid it.
Jazz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daniels is defended easily by Jazz.
Jazz throws a lazy right hand but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daniels takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jazz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daniels.
Daniels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jazz throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jazz misses the target.
Nice cross by Jazz.
Jazz throws a hook to the side of Daniels's head but Daniels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jazz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Jazz.
Jazz throws out a loose jab but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jazz throws out a loose jab but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jazz 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daniels is defended easily by Jazz.
Jazz lands a jab to the nose.
Jazz throws the left hand but Daniels avoids the punch easily.
Jazz throws a hook to the side of Daniels's head but Daniels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Jazz misses.
As Jazz looks to move away, Daniels throws a big counter combo but Jazz just gets out of the way.
Jazz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daniels throws a head kick but Jazz moves out of range.
Daniels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jazz misses with a straight right.
Jazz loads up on a big right hand but Daniels slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Daniels darts in and clinches Jazz up against the cage.
Jazz has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels.
Jazz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jazz throws a head punch that misses.
Jazz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
Daniels tries for a takedown. No joy.
Daniels slowing the pace effectively.
Jazz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daniels tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Daniels.
Jazz swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jazz misses with an elbow strike.
Jazz lands a left hand.
Daniels dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jazz has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jazz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jazz throws a head punch that misses.
Daniels tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jazz smiles and moves away.
Jazz throws a hook but Daniels avoids it easily.
Jazz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Daniels's head backwards.

Daniels drives through and clinches with Jazz against the cage.
Jazz misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniels effectively controlling the action here.
Jazz struggles to land a body shot inside as Daniels controls his hands.
Jazz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jazz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Jazz lands a right hand.
Jazz prevents a body shot from Daniels.
Jazz misses with some punches.
Daniels goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jazz prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tito Jazz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duan Daniels's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jazz throws a hook to the side of Daniels's head but Daniels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daniels looks to land a combination but Jazz avoids it well.
Jazz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jazz scores with the left hand. Daniels knows he should have avoided that one.
Daniels staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jazz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tito Jazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daniels shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jazz defends it nicely.

Daniels rushes Jazz and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jazz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jazz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jazz prevents the takedown attempt.

Daniels manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jazz.
Daniels seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but Jazz shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duan Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jazz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jazz lands a glancing blow to the side of Daniels's head.
Jazz sizes up Daniels with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jazz misses with an uppercut.
Daniels appears to be looking for a big counter.
Daniels swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jazz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jazz throws a hook but Daniels avoids it easily.
Jazz misses with an uppercut. Daniels saw that one coming.
Daniels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jazz is fending him off so far but Daniels persists. Nope, Jazz circles away and we're back to standing.
Jazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daniels has his takedown stuffed
and Jazz counters with a nice uppercut.
Jazz cracks Daniels with a good jab.
Daniels shoots in but Jazz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jazz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daniels takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jazz lunges at Daniels with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daniels's hand.
Daniels has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jazz finds it's way round the side to connect with Daniels's head.
Daniels on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jazz throws a good cross that connects.
Jazz throws a big shot that misses.
Daniels tries to score with a low kick but Jazz moves his leg out of the way.
Daniels tries to clinch but Jazz is having none of it.
Jazz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jazz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daniels under the eye.
Daniels doesn't manage to clinch there - Jazz circles away.
Jazz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daniels sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jazz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daniels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jazz cracks Daniels with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jazz sprawls well. Jazz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet.
Jazz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jazz throws the left hand but Daniels avoids the punch easily.
Jazz with a hook.
Jazz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jazz wants it to stay on the feet.
Daniels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duan Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jazz throws a lazy right hand but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daniels gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jazz.
Daniels shoots and misses
and Jazz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jazz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daniels counters with a left and a right that stings Jazz.
Jazz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Jazz gets tackled into the cage by Daniels. Daniels maintains the clinch.
Daniels tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Daniels jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jazz tries to stand but Daniels is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Daniels tries to get out of the position.

Daniels has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jazz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tito Jazz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Duan Daniels's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Daniels looks for a takedown but Jazz sprawls well.
Jazz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Daniels throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jazz's waist but Jazz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daniels off to one side.
Jazz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jazz lands a head shot.
Daniels looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Daniels shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duan Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels tries for a takedown but Jazz circles away easily
and Jazz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Daniels.
Jazz connects with the punch.
Jazz misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jazz.
Jazz scores with a nice strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jazz throws a big shot that misses.
Daniels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jazz is fending him off so far but Daniels persists. Nope, Jazz circles away and we're back to standing.
Daniels tries to clinch but Jazz moves out of range.
It seemed like Jazz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jazz throws a series of punches but Daniels moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jazz.
Jazz throws a lazy right hand but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Jazz misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Daniels on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt
and Daniels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jazz throws a hook but Daniels avoids it easily.
As Jazz looks to move away, Daniels throws a big counter combo but Jazz just gets out of the way.
Jazz with a nice cross.
Jazz cracks Daniels with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Daniels slips a straight right by Jazz.
Daniels defending well as Jazz loads up on a big left hand.
Jazz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jazz as he jumps to the side.
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from Jazz.
Daniels tries to clinch up but Jazz circles away and keeps his distance.
Daniels tries to clinch but Jazz moves away
and Jazz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jazz.
Daniels misses the shot to the body.
Jazz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses.
Jazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniels.
Daniels moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Daniels looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from Jazz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Daniels misses with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jazz as he avoids it easily.
Jazz throws a looping overhand right but Daniels ducks down to avoid it.
Jazz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jazz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daniels looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Jazz misses the target.
Jazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jazz as he avoids it easily.
Tito Jazz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A swing and a miss from Jazz.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jazz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jazz leaves Daniels with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jazz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Daniels has his takedown stuffed
and Jazz counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jazz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Jazz misses its intended target.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jazz throws a looping overhand right but Daniels ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Jazz - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daniels.
Jazz throws a lazy right hand but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jazz tries to close the distance and clinch but Daniels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daniels throws a body shot but no joy.
Jazz takes a swing at Daniels's ribcage but misses.
Daniels closes the distance and clinches up with Jazz, looking for a takedown. Daniels pushes Jazz against the cage but Jazz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Duan Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jazz avoids a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Jazz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jazz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Jazz!