PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between AJ Daniels (ranked 6256 p4p, 484 weight class) and Angelo Suarez (ranked 3583 p4p, 341 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Daniels
vs
Suarez

170 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, AJ 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, Angelo Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Daniels looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Suarez!
Suarez tries to bench press Daniels off him but Daniels keeps the position.
Daniels working away.
Suarez is trying to work for a sweep but Daniels has mounted him!

Daniels jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Suarez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Suarez and Daniels has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Suarez is trying to get back to half guard.
Suarez sneaks back into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Suarez can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Daniels preventing the sweep.
Daniels tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daniels's guard.

Suarez pushes down on Daniels's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Suarez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Daniels!

Suarez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Daniels has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Daniels!
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Daniels avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Suarez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Daniels is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Suarez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez tries to bench press Daniels off him but Daniels keeps the position.
Daniels trying to control the position but Suarez is working away.
Suarez is looking to regain half guard here but Daniels keeps moving and retains side control.
Suarez is still trying to improve position.
Suarez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Daniels's best efforts.
Suarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Suarez.
Daniels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Suarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daniels defends well.
Suarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Daniels is keeping the position.
Suarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Daniels controls Suarez momentarily but Suarez frees himself.
Daniels keeping full guard, as Suarez tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels can't keep his opponent in guard - Suarez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Daniels looking for submissions off his back.
Suarez passes to full mount!
Daniels wants to hold on but Suarez pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suarez wants to take Daniels's back here but Daniels is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

Suarez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Daniels to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Daniels shrugs it off.
Daniels wants to control but Suarez is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angelo Suarez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Suarez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Daniels wants to get back to his feet but Suarez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Suarez passes Daniels's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Suarez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Daniels!

Suarez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels tries to lock up and control but Suarez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Suarez working for a guillotine from mount but Daniels is in no mood to give up.
Suarez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Daniels is holding on tight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez avoids the attempt from Daniels to control.
Suarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suarez tries to control but Daniels wriggling away.
Suarez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Garden. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Suarez wants to take Daniels's back but he can't do it this time.

Suarez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Daniels has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Daniels!
Suarez keeping full guard, as Daniels tries to pass.
Daniels is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Suarez wants to pass the guard but Daniels is keeping the position.
Daniels throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Daniels looking for a sweep. Not yet Daniels, not yet.
Angelo Suarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Suarez pushing down on Daniels's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Suarez trying to mount his opponent but Daniels defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Daniels prevents Suarez from taking his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez moves to the back position.
Suarez tries to keep control of the position but Daniels is staying busy.
Daniels is in bad spot here.

Daniels fending off the submission attempt from Suarez.
Suarez doesn't have the hooks in and Daniels manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daniels is one step ahead there.

Daniels avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Suarez keeping full guard, as Daniels tries to pass.
Suarez wants to sweep but no luck.

Suarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daniels gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Daniels won't allow Suarez to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suarez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angelo Suarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Suarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suarez is defended easily by Daniels.
Daniels throws a big counter combination but Suarez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Suarez gets caught napping as Daniels dives in and scores a takedown. Suarez manages to retain guard.

Suarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Suarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daniels defends well.
Suarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Suarez, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Suarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daniels gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Daniels stopping the sweep attempt from Suarez.
Daniels trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Daniels looking to pass the guard.
Suarez controls Daniels momentarily but Daniels frees himself.

Suarez 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. Daniels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Daniels trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.

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 wanted to stand there but Suarez had control of the position.

Suarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Suarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Suarez is looking for a triangle but Daniels pushes his legs off easily.
Suarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Daniels manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Daniels is looking to counter with head kicks.
AJ Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniels moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Suarez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Daniels to the mat! Daniels manages to get full guard.
Daniels is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Suarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Daniels keeping full guard, as Suarez tries to pass.

Suarez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Daniels is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Daniels has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels preventing the sweep.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Suarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Daniels trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Suarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
AJ Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angelo Suarez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Suarez is trying to control the position but Daniels postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
AJ Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Suarez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelo Suarez!
Angelo Suarez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.