PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralfy Ottoman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Daniels
vs
Ottoman

175 cm
21
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

163 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ralfy Ottoman!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels connects with a body shot.
Ottoman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daniels scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ralfy Ottoman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ottoman tries for a takedown but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daniels uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ottoman has time to react.
Ottoman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Ottoman shoots in and bounces Daniels off the ropes to secure the takedown into 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Daniels is on top in guard.
Daniels preventing the sweep.
Ottoman controls Daniels momentarily but Daniels frees himself.
Daniels is looking to stand up but Ottoman won't let him.

Daniels stands up from Ottoman's guard - Daniels perhaps looking for a knockout.
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!
Daniels scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tom Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottoman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tom Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralfy Ottoman.
Ottoman looks gassed!
Daniels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ottoman.
Daniels throws a push kick but Ottoman slaps the foot to one side.

Daniels forces Ottoman back against the ropes and clinches.
Ottoman goes for a takedown attempt but Daniels pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Daniels closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Daniels displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Daniels lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Daniels has Ottoman up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ottoman takes a shot to the head.
Daniels lands a left hand.
Daniels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ottomans head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels controlling the action here for a moment.
Ottoman goes for a takedown attempt but Daniels pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A left and a right from Daniels both land. Nice combination.

Daniels clinches.
Daniels misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Daniels.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Daniels.
Daniels misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottoman tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
Daniels has had enough of the clinch but Ottoman keeps him there for the moment.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniels tries to throw a body punch but Ottoman avoids it by throwing Daniels back against the ropes.
Daniels wants to get back to striking at distance but Ottoman won't allow it.
Daniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ottoman is working for takedown but Daniels is calmly controlling the position for now.
Daniels presses Ottoman against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Daniels stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ottoman backwards.
Daniels wants to get back to striking at distance but Ottoman won't allow it.
Daniels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daniels looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Daniels lands a body punch in the clinch.
Daniels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Daniels tries a body shot but Ottoman blocks it.
Daniels working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ottoman is trying to drag Daniels to the mat but Daniels just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Daniels is trying to break the clinch but Ottoman has him pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Daniels dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ottoman walks into a stiff left hand from Daniels.
Ottoman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ottoman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daniels avoids it really well and circles away.
Ottoman has his takedown stuffed
and Daniels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daniels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daniels throws a series of strikes that have Ottoman backpedaling.
Nice shot by Daniels.

Daniels clinches up with Ottoman and pushes him back against the ropes.
Daniels is trying to force a seperation but Ottoman has the dominant position.
Daniels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Daniels.
Ottoman is working for takedown but Daniels is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tom Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralfy Ottoman.
Ottoman is breathing heavily.
Daniels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottoman is looking for a takedown.
Daniels lands a hook that snaps the head of Ottoman backwards.
Daniels lands a shoulder strike.
Daniels tries to stall but Ottoman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Daniels gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ottoman.
Daniels tries to work over Ottoman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daniels tries to throw a body punch but Ottoman avoids it by throwing Daniels back against the ropes.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Ottoman uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottoman is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ottoman.
Daniels wants to break free but Ottoman has control.
Daniels prevents the takedown attempt.
Daniels digs a right hand underneath Ottoman's ribcage. Ottoman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Daniels tries to work over Ottoman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daniels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daniels pushes Ottoman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daniels is trying to break free.
Daniels lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ottoman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ottoman blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Daniels.
Daniels is trying to push Ottoman away but Ottoman has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Ottoman blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Daniels.
Daniels is trying to force a seperation but Ottoman has the dominant position.
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ottoman blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daniels misses with a punch to the body.
Ottoman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daniels lands a shoulder strike.
Daniels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ottomans head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
Daniels throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Daniels lands a hook that snaps the head of Ottoman backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ottoman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Daniels looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Daniels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Daniels dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Daniels connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Daniels clinches.
Daniels gets underhooks to prevent Ottoman's takedown attempt.
Daniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ottoman blocks an uppercut.
Daniels tries to break free but Ottoman pushes him back against the ropes.
Daniels lands a left hand.
Daniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ottoman's elbow.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Ottoman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels tries to throw a body punch but Ottoman avoids it by throwing Daniels back against the ropes.

Ottoman has picked Daniels up - he's going for a ride! Ottoman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels trying to control but Ottoman postures up.
Ottoman prevents Daniels from improving his position.
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.
Ottoman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daniels defending well though.
Ottoman prevents Daniels from improving his position.
Ottoman misses with a head shot. Daniels uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ottoman is looking to work some ground and pound but Daniels has wrist control.
Daniels looking to control.
Daniels seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ottoman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is trying to control the position but Ottoman postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Daniels has his hands on Ottoman's head, controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tom Daniels.
Ottoman shoots in for a takedown but Daniels shows good takedown defense.
Ottoman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daniels connects with a solid leg kick.
Daniels displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ottoman.
Tom Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralfy Ottoman.

Daniels moves into the clinch successfully.
Daniels lands with a short shot to the head.
Daniels works on Ottoman's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Daniels.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Daniels.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Daniels.
Daniels lands a left hand.
Daniels tries a body shot but Ottoman blocks it.
Daniels struggles to land a body shot inside as Ottoman controls his hands.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daniels is trying to force a seperation but Ottoman has the dominant position.
Ottoman is working for takedown but Daniels is calmly controlling the position for now.
Daniels lands a nice shot to the body.
Tom Daniels has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ottoman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daniels gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Daniels.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels working aggressively here.
Daniels prevents a takedown attempt there.
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Daniels.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Daniels scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daniels lands a left hand.
Ralfy Ottoman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ottoman blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daniels, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Daniels!