PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Daniels (ranked 4339 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Just Fight And Win G (ranked 4271 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Ricky Daniels has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Daniels
vs
Just Fight And Win G

170 cm
25
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Daniels!
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, I Just Fight And Win G!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from And Win G.
Daniels changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And Win G fails to land with a series of punches.
And Win G will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Win G misses with a series of wild punches.
And Win G misses with a combination

and Daniels counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

And Win G has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Daniels off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
And Win G looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daniels feinted with a counter takedown.
And Win G moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And Win G looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Daniels looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Win G will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
I Just Fight And Win G seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
And Win G throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Win G misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Daniels is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in And Win G's half guard.
Daniels trying to control the action but And Win G is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And Win G tries to kick Daniels off but Daniels keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And Win G is staying active underneath Daniels, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
And Win G is trying to stand up here but Daniels is controlling him well.

Daniels is working for a submission of some sort.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And Win G misses with a double jab.
Daniels appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And Win G misses with a series of wild punches.
And Win G looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Win G throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daniels dodges the punch combination from And Win G.
This has been an exciting period of action!
And Win G lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively.
And Win G looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Daniels on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And Win G throws a right and a left that Daniels avoids nicely.
No joy there for And Win G, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daniels attempts a counter takedown but And Win G avoids it well and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
And Win G throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as And Win G sprawls well. And Win G wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet.
Daniels walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And Win G throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Win G's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and And Win G duly obliges.
And Win G keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And Win G throws a series of punches but Daniels avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
And Win G misses with a series of wild punches.
Daniels seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And Win G throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Daniels tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Win G falls off balance throwing a combination

and Daniels counters with a nice double leg into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. And Win G manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

And Win G pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And Win G throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Win G misses with a wild combination.
And Win G connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And Win G throws a right and a left that both miss.
As And Win G looks to move away, Daniels throws a big counter combo but And Win G just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

I Just Fight And Win G dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Daniels slips a jab and a cross from And Win G.
Daniels slips a jab and a cross from And Win G.
And Win G fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown attempt by Daniels or perhaps it was just good defense by And Win G, which made it look bad.
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt - And Win G sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daniels dodges the punch combination from And Win G.
And Win G lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Daniels tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but And Win G is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Daniels buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Daniels!! Daniels is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. And Win G throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). I Just Fight And Win G!