PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Feldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Tanteros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Feldman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Julio Tanteros's chin.

Feldman
vs
Tanteros

191 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

188 cm
23
245 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Feldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julio Tanteros!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanteros tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Feldman swivels and escapes.
Tanteros shoots in and drives through. Feldman sprawls well.
Tanteros walks into a stiff left hand from Feldman.
Tanteros looks for a takedown but Feldman sprawls well.
Daniel Feldman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Tanteros.
Tanteros looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tanteros.
Tanteros throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Feldman's waist but Feldman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tanteros off to one side.
Tanteros looks gassed!
Tanteros fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Feldman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Feldman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tanteros doesn't seem bothered though.
Tanteros fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Feldman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tanteros doesn't seem bothered though.
Tanteros shoots in for a takedown but Feldman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Julio Tanteros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feldman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Feldman scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tanteros.
Feldman connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Feldman.
Tanteros shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Feldman lands a slapping body shot.
Feldman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Feldman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tanteros looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tanteros shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Feldman as he avoids it easily.
Tanteros takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Feldman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tanteros takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Feldman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Feldman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Feldman thuds a left hand into Tanteros's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanteros shoots for a takedown but Feldman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Feldman connects with a body shot.
No luck for Tanteros with that takedown attempt.
Feldman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tanteros looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Feldman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Feldman is looking to wear down Tanteros with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Feldman lands a nice shot to the body.
Tanteros is trying desperately to land a takedown but Feldman is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tanteros.
Feldman lands with a shot to the body.
Feldman stuns Tanteros with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice jab there from Feldman.
Tanteros walks into a stiff left hand from Feldman.
Feldman scores with a shot to the body.
Tanteros fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feldman scores with a jab to the head.
Feldman lands a really nice looking cross but Tanteros seems unphased.
Feldman thuds a left hand into Tanteros's body.
Feldman could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tanteros.
Feldman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tanteros fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Feldman avoids it really well and circles away.
Feldman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Feldman stuffs the takedown.
Tanteros takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab by Feldman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanteros takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Feldman digs a good body shot into Tanteros's ribs.
Feldman connects with a nice looking jab.
Feldman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tanteros takes one to the side of the head.
Feldman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tanteros fails with a takedown attempt.
Tanteros will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Feldman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tanteros at a distance.
Tanteros on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Feldman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Feldman jabs Tanteros right on the nose. Tanteros blinks but takes it well.
Tanteros dives in and grabs Feldman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Feldman pushes down on Tanteros's head and hops out.
Nice body punch from Feldman.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tanteros might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Feldman has got the better of the exchanges.
Tanteros shoots for a double leg takedown but Feldman sprawls well. He's pushed Tanteros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Feldman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tanteros on the side of the head.
Feldman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tanteros looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daniel Feldman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Tanteros.
Feldman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Feldman jabs at Tanteros's body.
Nice body punch from Feldman.
Feldman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tanteros moves forwards but Feldman connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Feldman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Feldman scores with a jab to the body.
Feldman digs a good hook to Tanteros's body.
Feldman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Feldman, as that shot connected.
Feldman lands a body shot.
Feldman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tanteros looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Feldman cracks a nice hook into Tanteros's ribs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tanteros is defended easily by Feldman.
Tanteros shoots in but Feldman avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanteros fails with a takedown attempt.
Feldman works the jab nicely.
Tanteros has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Feldman lands a nice looking body shot.
Tanteros closes the distance and clinches up with Feldman, looking for a takedown. Tanteros pushes Feldman against the cage but Feldman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tanteros fails with a takedown attempt.
Tanteros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Daniel Feldman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanteros shoots in for a takedown but Feldman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanteros shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Feldman defends it nicely.
Tanteros closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice takedown defense from Feldman. No joy for Tanteros on that attempt.
Tanteros takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice shot by Feldman.
Tanteros takes one to the side of the head.
Feldman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Feldman stuffs the takedown attempt from Tanteros. Tanteros gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Tanteros or perhaps it was just good defense by Feldman which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Feldman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Feldman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tanteros shoots in for a takedown but Feldman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Feldman connects with a right hand. Tanteros shakes it off.
Feldman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tanteros shoots in for a takedown but Feldman shows good takedown defense.
Feldman lands a nice shot to the body.
Tanteros shoots in but no luck this time.
Tanteros takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Feldman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tanteros.
Feldman thuds a left hand into Tanteros's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Feldman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tanteros fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Feldman stuns Tanteros with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tanteros misses with a takedown attempt - Feldman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tanteros drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Feldman lands a nice looking body shot.
Tanteros has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Feldman finds it's way round the side to connect with Tanteros's head.
Feldman thuds a left hand into Tanteros's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanteros walks into a left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Feldman.
Feldman leaves Tanteros with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daniel Feldman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Tanteros.
Donk. Feldman catches Tanteros right on the button with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Feldman. No joy for Tanteros on that attempt.
Feldman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tanteros has time to react.
Feldman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tanteros momentarily.
Feldman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanteros can do to turn this around?
Tanteros takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daniel Feldman is winning the standup battle so far.
Feldman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tanteros on the side of the head.
A left lands for Feldman.
Tanteros throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Feldman's waist but Feldman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tanteros off to one side.
Tanteros fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tanteros takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Feldman scores with a shot to the body.
Tanteros is trying hard to land a takedown here. Feldman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Feldman works Tanteros's body with a nice hook.
Tanteros shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Feldman but Feldman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tanteros shoots in for a takedown but Feldman shows good takedown defense.
A punch lands to the side of Tanteros 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Feldman clobbers Tanteros with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tanteros is defended easily by Feldman.
Tanteros shoots in for a takedown but Feldman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feldman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tanteros stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Feldman scores with a shot to the body.
Feldman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Feldman scores with a hook to the body. Tanteros takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Feldman thuds a left hand into Tanteros's body.
Tanteros shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Feldman sprawls well. Feldman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tanteros gets slowly back to his feet.
Tanteros shoots in for a takedown but Feldman shows good takedown defense.
Feldman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tanteros fails with the takedown.
Tanteros tries for a takedown but Feldman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanteros fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tanteros.
Tanteros shoots in but Feldman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Feldman stuns Tanteros with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tanteros is trying hard to land a takedown here. Feldman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Feldman cracks Tanteros with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Feldman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tanteros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Julio Tanteros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Feldman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Feldman stuns Tanteros with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Feldman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Feldman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Feldman!