PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Lalli Lallukka (ranked 23204 p4p, 6849 weight class) and Miles Daniels (ranked 625 p4p, 587 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Lallukka
vs
Daniels

176 cm
30
152
4 - 14 - 0

175 cm
20
160
0 - 0 - 0

Counter fighter
Experienced

Excellent MT
Powerful

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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lalli Lallukka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miles Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels tries to clinch there but Lallukka circles away.
Lallukka thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lallukka checks a leg kick nicely.
A cross from Daniels lands.
Daniels cracks Lallukka with a good jab.
Daniels misses with a two punch combination.
And Lallukka counters with a quick kick to the body but Daniels blocks it.
A low kick from Daniels misses
and Lallukka counters with a big head kick but Daniels shrugs it off.
Daniels throws a sloppy head kick and Lallukka moves out of range easily.
Lallukka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miles Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Daniels on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daniels.
Daniels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Daniels.
Daniels stuns Lallukka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lallukka misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Daniels as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Daniels.
Daniels misses with a wild body shot.
Daniels 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.

Lallukka gets tackled into the ropes by Daniels. Daniels maintains the clinch.
Daniels lands a left hand.
Daniels lands a right hand.

It looks like Lalli Lallukka has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daniels.
Lallukka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Daniels.
Daniels is trying to stall.
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lallukka is trying to force a seperation but Daniels has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Daniels.
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 lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lallukka backwards.
Lallukka wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Daniels.
Lallukka takes a shot to the head.
Daniels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lallukka as Daniels tries to tie him up.
Daniels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lallukka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Lallukka is trying to break the clinch but Daniels has him pressed against the ropes.
Daniels lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daniels lands a left hand.
Daniels throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
I was talking to Lallukka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Daniels dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Daniels lands a nice uppercut.
Daniels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniels lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lallukka backwards.
Daniels throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Lallukka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lallukka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Lallukka is rocked!
Daniels stuns Lallukka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miles Daniels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lalli Lallukka's cut.
That's time! Lallukka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

That kick from Daniels tenderised Lallukka's leg. Lallukka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daniels lands with a nice body punch.
Daniels fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lallukka.
Daniels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daniels looks for the body kick but Lallukka saw that one coming.
It looked like Lallukka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daniels tries to clinch there but Lallukka circles away.
Daniels feints and then cracks Lallukka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lallukka down.
Lallukka throws a head kick that misses
enabling Daniels to counter with a crisp jab.
Lallukka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lallukka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daniels.
Daniels throws a head kick but Lallukka moves out of range.
Daniels moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Daniels swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Daniels, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daniels checks a leg kick nicely.
Daniels throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lallukka moves forwards but Daniels connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lallukka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lallukka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daniels connects with the punch.
Daniels moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lallukka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Daniels.
Daniels throws a body kick that misses.
Lallukka tried to counter with a leg kick but Daniels avoided it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lallukka's sensitive parts.
Daniels throws a nice outside leg kick.
Daniels tries to clinch but Lallukka moves out of range.
Daniels is looking to slow Lallukka down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lallukka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daniels can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daniels.
Daniels lands a jab to Lallukka's midsection.
Lallukka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lallukka takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Daniels darts in and clinches Lallukka up against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lallukka as Daniels tries to tie him up.
A hook to the body from Daniels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miles Daniels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lalli Lallukka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Daniels moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Daniels misses with a low kick.
Lallukka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Daniels lands with a cross.
Lallukka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lallukka swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lallukka is looking for a counter combo.
Daniels scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels throws a hook but Lallukka blocks it.

Daniels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lallukka, pushing him back against the ropes.
Daniels lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lallukka backwards.
Oh Lallukka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daniels lands with a left to the head.
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!
Lallukka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lallukka looking to throw knees to the head but Daniels is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Daniels scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lallukka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daniels blocks it with crossed arms.
Still in the clinch, Daniels scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daniels keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lallukka's efforts to push away.
A short body shot lands from Daniels as the two fighters clinch.
Daniels lands with a light punch inside.
Miles Daniels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Daniels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lallukka wants to break free but Daniels has control.
Lallukka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Daniels is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lallukka with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Lallukka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Daniels.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Lallukka with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Lallukka looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Lallukka get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Miles Daniels!
Miles Daniels gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).