PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vince Daniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike RIcci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Daniel
vs
RIcci

194 cm
19
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
165 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vince Daniel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike RIcci!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RIcci throws a big shot that misses.
RIcci connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Daniel lands with a hook. RIcci tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Daniel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as RIcci throws out the jab.
Vince Daniel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniel lands with an overhand left.
Daniel misses with a two punch combination.
Daniel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by RIcci.
Sloppy strikes from RIcci. Those never looked like landing.
A lazy body kick from Daniel
and RIcci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Daniel misses.
A punch combination from Daniel misses.
Daniel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniel staying out of range there.
RIcci gets cracked there but stands up to it.
RIcci throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
RIcci takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Daniel misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel tried to score with a low kick but RIcci checks it.
Daniel moves out of range as RIcci strikes.
RIcci lands a nice looking body shot.
Daniel throws a sloppy head kick and RIcci moves out of range easily.
Daniel throws a series of punches but RIcci avoids them all with ease.
Daniel loads up on a big right hand but RIcci slips the punch.
Daniel defending well as RIcci loads up on a big left hand.
Daniel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daniel slips a straight right by RIcci.
RIcci missing with a left hand there. Daniel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
RIcci slips a straight right by Daniel.
Daniel throws a right and a left that RIcci avoids nicely.
Daniel misses with an uppercut.
RIcci blocks a leg kick.
Daniel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. RIcci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daniel lands with a hook. RIcci tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RIcci misses with an uppercut. Daniel saw that one coming.
Daniel ducks under a wild hook from RIcci.
Daniel ducks under a wild hook from RIcci.
Daniel moves out of range of the strikes.
Daniel moves into range and connects with a jab.
RIcci just misses with a punch to the body.
RIcci moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Daniel misses
and RIcci counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
RIcci looks to land a right hand but Daniel moved out of range.
Daniel slips under a jab.
Daniel misses with a looping right.
Daniel connects with a jab.
Daniel scores with a head kick. RIcci tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Daniel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on RIcci. That did some damage!
Daniel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. RIcci sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
RIcci wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
RIcci throws a jab when Daniel was well out of range.
Daniel misses with a low kick as RIcci jumps back.
RIcci misses with a straight left.
Daniel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Daniel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Daniel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as RIcci throws out the jab.
Daniel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
RIcci is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daniel.
Daniel misses with a straight left.
Daniel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from RIcci.
RIcci throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
RIcci staying out of range there.
RIcci might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but RIcci moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daniel staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Daniel.
Daniel lands an overhand right.
Daniel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daniel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniel avoids a punch combination nicely.
RIcci takes a kick to the side of the head.
Daniel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daniel thumps RIcci with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from RIcci. Daniel does a little dance to reset his feet.
RIcci slips a jab from Daniel.
Daniel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Daniel throws a right and a left that RIcci avoids nicely.
RIcci is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Daniel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vince Daniel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nice straight punches there by Daniel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daniel.
A swing and a miss from Daniel.
Daniel thuds his right hand into RIcci's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by RIcci.
RIcci throws a hook but Daniel avoids it easily.
RIcci lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
RIcci misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from RIcci misses.
Daniel slips under a jab.
Daniel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Daniel missing with a left hand there. RIcci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daniel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daniel throws a head kick that misses.
Vince Daniel is winning the standup battle so far.
RIcci throws a hook but Daniel blocks it.
Daniel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
RIcci misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Daniel throws a right and a left that both miss.
RIcci pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
RIcci is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daniel.
Daniel throws a nice looking combination but RIcci bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daniel throws a hook to the side of RIcci's head but RIcci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
RIcci misses with a looping left.
RIcci staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Daniel misses.
RIcci throws a nice looking combination but Daniel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
RIcci takes one to the chin there.
RIcci takes one to the side of the head.
RIcci staying out of range there.
Daniel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
RIcci misses with a hook. Daniel ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel misses with a series of wild punches.
RIcci gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from RIcci misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Daniel.
A jab from RIcci does it's job there.
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!
Daniel misses with a low kick as RIcci jumps back.
Daniel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as RIcci throws out the jab.
Daniel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from RIcci.
RIcci throws a hook to the side of Daniel's head but Daniel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daniel moves out of range of the strikes.
RIcci is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daniel.
Vince Daniel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. RIcci eats them both and turns towards Daniel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for RIcci with that takedown attempt.
Daniel misses with a leg kick.
Daniel looks to land a combination but RIcci avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from RIcci. Those never looked like landing.
Daniel throws a low kick but RIcci moves out of range easily.
Daniel misses with a low kick.
RIcci darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Daniel misses with a looping left.
Daniel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
RIcci throws a body punch but Daniel moves out of range.
Daniel throws a leg kick that misses.
Daniel moves away from the strike by RIcci.
Daniel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
RIcci moves away from the strike by Daniel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
RIcci throws a looping overhand right but Daniel ducks down to avoid it.
Daniel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. RIcci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Daniel misses.
A big right from Daniel misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniel slips a straight right by RIcci.
RIcci takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Daniel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and RIcci cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daniel takes one to the chin there.
Donk. Daniel catches RIcci right on the button with a cross.
Daniel cracks RIcci with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daniel tries to land a front kick but RIcci steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daniel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daniel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daniel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike RIcci will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Daniel misses with a series of wild punches.
Daniel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts RIcci, as that shot connected.

Daniel is rocked!
Daniel throws a jab but it's blocked by RIcci.
A jab from Daniel does it's job there.
No luck for RIcci with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Daniel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daniel throws a leg kick which misses RIcci's front leg but catches the back leg as RIcci tries to avoid it.
RIcci works the jab nicely.
Oh Daniel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
RIcci misses with a hook.
Daniel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Daniel tests RIcci's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
RIcci misses with a series of wild punches.
RIcci throws a shot from downtown. Daniel moves away and avoids it.
Daniel seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
RIcci moves away from the strike by Daniel.
Daniel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
RIcci has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from RIcci there as he acknowledges the shot.
RIcci throws a shot from downtown. Daniel moves away and avoids it.
Daniel misses with a few strikes there.
RIcci throws a lazy right hand but Daniel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
RIcci slips a straight right by Daniel.
RIcci looks to land a right hand but Daniel moved out of range.
Daniel needs to keep his hands up - RIcci had a free shot at his head there.
A head kick misses from Daniel.
Daniel lands a lovely overhand right.
Daniel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel tries a head kick but it misses.
RIcci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
RIcci has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Daniel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Daniel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Daniel.
Daniel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
RIcci misses with an uppercut. Daniel saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Daniel misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from RIcci misses.
Daniel throws a low kick but it's checked well by RIcci.
RIcci drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Daniel looks to land a right hand but RIcci moved out of range.
Daniel tried to score with a low kick but RIcci checks it.
RIcci ducks under a wild hook from Daniel.
Daniel tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RIcci jabs Daniel right on the nose. Daniel blinks but takes it well.
Daniel slips a jab from RIcci.
A slow jab from RIcci misses its intended target.
RIcci takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daniel connects with a right hand. RIcci shakes it off.
Daniel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
RIcci ducks under a wild hook from Daniel.
RIcci waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daniel.
Daniel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits RIccis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Daniel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. RIcci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
RIcci swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daniel connects with a jab.
RIcci avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daniel misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
RIcci looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Daniel misses.
Daniel misses with a hook.
Daniel motions for RIcci to come forward. Daniel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from RIcci misses.
RIcci connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daniel. Daniel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniel ducks under a wild hook from RIcci.
RIcci displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daniel throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
RIcci waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daniel.
Daniel moves away from the strike by RIcci.
RIcci connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daniel momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike RIcci.
Well RIcci has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike RIcci!