PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Daniel (ranked 24872 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Einstein (ranked 24889 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Daniel
vs
Einstein

191 cm
18
278 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

195 cm
20
230 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theodore Daniel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Einstein!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Einstein!
Einstein throws a leg kick

and Daniel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Einstein's guard.

Einstein wriggles free and stands up.
We've been informed that Einstein has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Einstein digs a good hook to Daniel's body.
Einstein thows a leg kick but Daniel checks it

so Daniel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Einstein is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Einstein is trying to break the clinch but Daniel is controlling him.
Daniel keeps control of Einstein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daniel prevents Einstein from breaking the clinch.
Einstein has had enough of the clinch but Daniel keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Daniel gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Einstein has one foot on Daniel's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Daniel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Einstein is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Daniel asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Einstein is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel lands a decent elbow from side control.
Daniel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Einstein on the ground.
Einstein tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Einstein wants to try and get back to his feet.

Einstein somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Einstein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Daniel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Einstein cracks Daniel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Einstein cracks Daniel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Einstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Einstein.
A shot to the liver by Einstein. Beautiful body shot.
Einstein thows a leg kick but Daniel checks it

and Daniel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Einstein!

Einstein throws Daniel to one side and escapes!
Daniel takes one to the side of the head.
Albert Einstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Einstein, right into the meat.
Einstein lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Einstein. Daniel does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Einstein looks to move away, Daniel throws a big counter combo but Einstein just gets out of the way.
Daniel could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Einstein scores with a nice head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einstein throws a leg kick

and Daniel counters with a shoot takedown. Einstein fights it but they end up in guard.
Einstein wants to stand up but Daniel is controlling him.
Daniel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Daniel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Daniel won't allow Einstein to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daniel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Einstein dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Daniel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Einstein thows a leg kick but Daniel checks it

and Daniel counters with a takedown into side control.

Einstein throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Einstein. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Albert Einstein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Einstein swings for the body but Daniel moves out of range.
Daniel attempts a counter takedown but Einstein avoids it well and moves away.
Einstein connects with an inside leg kick.
Einstein misses the body punch
and Einstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Daniel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Einstein throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Daniel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Einstein pushes Daniel off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Daniel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Einstein lets loose with a powerful body kick. Daniel will feel that in the morning.
Einstein lands with a hook. Daniel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A low kick from Einstein misses

and Daniel counters by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einstein wants to get back to striking at distance but Daniel won't allow it.
Einstein is trying to force a seperation but Daniel has the dominant position.
Still in the clinch, Daniel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Einstein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Einstein is trying to force a seperation but Daniel has the dominant position.

Daniel has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Einstein clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Einstein trying to get back to his feet but Daniel is in full control for now.
Albert Einstein has got the better of the ground game so far.

Einstein is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Einstein lands an overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Daniel.
Einstein misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Daniel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body punch from Einstein.
Einstein connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Einstein.
Daniel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Einstein punishes Daniel's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Einstein enables Daniel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Einstein manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Einstein has his feet on Daniel's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Einstein connects with a body shot.
Einstein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daniel's sensitive parts.
Einstein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Albert Einstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Einstein misses with a kick to the body

and Daniel counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Einstein has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Daniel off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Einstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Daniel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Einstein. Einstein obviously looking to wear him down.
Einstein throws a leg kick

and Daniel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Einstein has one foot on Daniel's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Einstein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Einstein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daniel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Daniel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Einstein lands with a right hand.
Good exchange - Einstein coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Einstein connects with a body shot that sends Daniel's belly button to the back.
Einstein throws a leg kick that is checked

and Daniel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Einstein's guard.

Einstein manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Daniel gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Einstein regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Einstein manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Daniel has Einstein pressed against the cage, preventing Einstein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Einstein working hard to break the clinch.

Daniel gets control of Einstein's arms and successfully pulls guard. Daniel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Daniel is looking for a triangle here but Einstein uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Einstein stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einstein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Einstein sizes up Daniel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Einstein jabs Daniel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Einstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Einstein throws a leg kick

and Daniel counters with a shoot takedown. Einstein fights it but they end up in guard.

Einstein manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Einstein wants to get back to striking at distance but Daniel won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein working hard to break the clinch.
Daniel has Einstein pressed against the cage, preventing Einstein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Einstein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Einstein is looking to break free of the clinch but Daniel has double underhooks.

Daniel pulls guard effortlessly.
Einstein wants to stand but Daniel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Daniel striking off his back but it's not causing Einstein any problems.

Einstein gets to his feet. Daniel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That kick from Einstein tenderised Daniel's leg. Daniel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Einstein fakes the leg kick and cracks Daniel in the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einstein tries a low kick but Daniel avoids it.
Einstein takes a swing at Daniel's ribcage but misses.
Einstein is looking to slow Daniel down with leg kicks.
Einstein pushes Daniel away with a front kick.
Daniel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Einstein misses with the body kick

and Daniel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Einstein kicks Daniel off and gets back to his feet.
Theodore Daniel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Einstein. Beautiful body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Einstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Einstein 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Einstein!