PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Prepolec (ranked 4932 p4p, 3944 weight class) and Jack Danielson (ranked 446 p4p, 394 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Prepolec
vs
Danielson

178 cm
18
155
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
155
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Prepolec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Danielson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danielson fails with a takedown attempt.
Prepolec looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jack Danielson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danielson shoots and misses
and Prepolec finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Danielson fails with the takedown
and Prepolec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kyle Prepolec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Danielson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Prepolec.
Prepolec seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Danielson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Prepolec pinned against the cage. Prepolec gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Prepolec feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prepolec throws a looping overhand right but Danielson ducks down to avoid it.
Danielson feints the counter takedown.
Danielson's coach down at Ludus Gladiatorius was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Danielson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Danielson shoots in looking for a takedown but Prepolec manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Danielson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Danielson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Danielson fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielson dives in for a single leg takedown but Prepolec sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kyle Prepolec is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danielson closes the distance and clinches up with Prepolec, looking for a takedown. Danielson pushes Prepolec against the cage but Prepolec circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Danielson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Prepolec is looking to escape.

Danielson is working for a kimura but Prepolec is defending it quite comfortably.
Prepolec knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Danielson on the ground.
Prepolec wants to get back to his feet.

Danielson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Danielson prevents Prepolec from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prepolec trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Prepolec blocking the ground and pound attempt from Danielson.
Prepolec is trying to stand.
Prepolec blocking the ground and pound attempt from Danielson.
Prepolec tries to kick Danielson off but Danielson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Danielson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Prepolec tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Danielson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Danielson!