PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Danielson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Folayang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Danielson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Danielson
vs
Folayang

172 cm
23
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Danielson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edward Folayang!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danielson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been hearing reports that Danielson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Folayang scores with a push kick.
Folayang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Folayang scores with a leg kick.
Folayang lands a really nice looking cross but Danielson seems unphased.
Danielson takes one to the chin there.
Folayang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Edward Folayang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Folayang misses with a head kick.
Folayang wants to clinch up but Danielson keeps it at a distance.
Folayang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Folayang.
Folayang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Danielson will feel that in the morning.
Folayang looks winded!
Danielson looks to land a left hand but Folayang moved out of range nicely.
Folayang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Folayang lands an overhand right.

Danielson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Danielson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Danielson just content to control the position.
Folayang avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Danielson.
Folayang takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Folayang's face as Danielson controls the position.
Danielson scoring with punches and elbows.
Folayang taking punishment in the form of punches.
Danielson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Danielson throws an elbow but Folayang slips to the side and avoids it well.
Danielson controlling from side mount.
Danielson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danielson landing strikes.
Folayang dodges the ground and pound from Danielson.
Danielson cracks Folayang with a big elbow.

Folayang is rocked!

Danielson has hold of Folayang's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Folayang seems comfortable defending it but Danielson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Folayang is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Folayang is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Danielson couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryan Danielson!
Edward Folayang spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sorry to all my fans. I let you down.'.