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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ciaran Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels's entrance music is Hate me now. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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178 cm
29
169 lbs
10 - 12 - 0 |
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172 cm
24
166 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Daniels! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ciaran Anderson! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ciaran Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Anderson jabs Daniels to the body, keeping him at a distance. Anderson takes a swing at Daniels's ribcage but misses. Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daniels looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Daniels takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniels moves away. Daniels fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it. Daniels misses the shot to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet. Daniels throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Anderson throws a low kick but Daniels avoids it. Anderson cracks Daniels with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet. Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Anderson lands a jab to Daniels's midsection. Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daniels at a distance.
Daniels tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Anderson closes the distance and clinches. Anderson just leaning against Daniels, taking a breather. Daniels is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Anderson lands a shot to the body. Stalling in the clinch from Anderson.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Daniels takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Daniels's belly button to the back. Daniels is breathing heavily. Daniels takes a shot right to the bread basket. Daniels throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Daniels takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Anderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daniels stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Anderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson lands with a good body shot. Anderson cracks a nice hook into Daniels's ribs. Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniels throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it. A cross from Anderson lands. Anderson looks to land a combination. Daniels sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Daniels throws a big shot that misses. Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Anderson misses with a body shot.
Daniels drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Nice defenses there by Anderson. Anderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Daniels rather than just go for the knockout. Anderson lands with a good body shot. Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daniels at a distance.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daniels's sensitive parts. Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Daniels's belly button to the back. Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniels moves away. Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Anderson throws a series of strikes that have Daniels backpedaling.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively. Anderson lands a jab. Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Daniels takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson. Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Daniels should have avoided that one. Daniels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anderson punishes Daniels's body with a nice straight punch. Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Daniels's belly button to the back. Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab.
Daniels is rocked! Daniels walks straight into a right hand from Anderson - that's dropped him! Anderson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Daniels from any more punishment! Daniels complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ciaran Anderson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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