PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Soda Popinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabe Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabe Daniels is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Popinski
vs
Daniels

189 cm
19
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
178 lbs
6 - 15 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Global MMA Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Soda Popinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gabe Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popinski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Popinski wants it to stay on the feet.
Daniels looks for a takedown but Popinski sprawls well.

Daniels has Popinski up against the cage in a clinch.
Daniels is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Popinski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Soda Popinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabe Daniels.
Popinski digs a right hand into Daniels's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daniels's gas tank.
Daniels tries for a takedown. No joy.
Popinski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Daniels looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popinski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Popinski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Popinski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Popinski lands with a nice body punch.
Popinski digs a good hook to Daniels's body.
Daniels is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Popinski.
Daniels takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Popinski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Popinski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Popinski moves into the clinch successfully.
Popinski landing knees to the body.

Popinski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Popinski lands a jab to Daniels's midsection.
Popinski's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Popinski duly obliges.
Popinski throws a series of strikes that have Daniels backpedaling.
Popinski stuns Daniels with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Popinski closes the distance and clinches.
Popinski lands a knee to the body.
Daniels has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Popinski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Popinski pushes Daniels back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Popinski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Popinski lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Popinski.
Daniels is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Popinski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Daniels is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Popinski.
Popinski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Popinski with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Popinski.

Popinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Popinski moves in looking to clinch but Daniels pushes him off.
Popinski throws a one two combo.
Popinski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Popinski as he avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Popinski.
Daniels takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daniels has a takedown stuffed.
Popinski tries to clinch but Daniels is having none of it.

Daniels scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Daniels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Popinski is defending against the submission attempts here by Daniels.
Daniels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Daniels seems to be working for a kimura but Popinski defends the submission attempt.
Daniels missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popinski wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Daniels wants to free his trapped foot but Popinski is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Daniels throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Popinski's waist but Popinski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daniels off to one side.
Popinski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Popinski moves in looking to clinch but Daniels pushes him off.
Daniels takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Popinski works Daniels's body with a nice hook.
A combination from Popinski does no damage.
Popinski lands with a shot to the body.
Popinski moves in looking to clinch but Daniels pushes him off.
Popinski throws a one two combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Popinski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Popinski lands a slapping body shot.

Popinski clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Popinski breaks from the clinch.
Popinski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daniels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Popinski lands a nice hook to Daniels's body. Daniels takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Popinski is looking to wear down Daniels with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Popinski scores with a one two! Daniels had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Soda Popinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Popinski fails to land with a series of punches.
Popinski lands a with a good body shot.

Daniels scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Daniels throws a strike but Popinski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Daniels throws a strike but Popinski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Daniels looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Popinski passes into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daniels tries to roll over but Popinski keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soda Popinski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Popinski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Daniels shoots in looking for a takedown. Popinski tries to sprawl out of it but Daniels keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Popinski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Popinski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Daniels has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Popinski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Daniels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Popinski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Popinski scores with a three punch combo!
Daniels walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Popinski scores with a body shot.
Popinski lands a two punch combo.
No luck for Daniels with that takedown attempt.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but Popinski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Soda Popinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabe Daniels.

Popinski has taken the fight to the clinch.

Popinski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Popinski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Daniels looking for submissions off his back.
Daniels is looking for a sweep. Popinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daniels is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Popinski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Popinski's back!
Popinski looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Daniels is looking for the choke from the back position but Popinski is controlling his hands well.
Daniels has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Popinski wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Popinski is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Popinski really wants to buck Daniels off and get back to his feet.
Popinski blocking the ground and pound.
Daniels landing punches.
Popinski blocking the ground and pound.
Daniels with shots to the head and body - Popinski looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throwing strikes here but Popinski is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Popinski blocking the ground and pound.
Popinski is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Daniels with a couple of short strikes.
Daniels looking to ground and pound but Popinski is blocking nicely.
The referee warns Popinski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Daniels there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Daniels goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Popinski is on top in guard.

Daniels looking for subs off his back but Popinski has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Daniels looking for submissions off his back.
Daniels is trying to get back to full guard.
Popinski trying to mount his opponent but Daniels defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soda Popinski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Daniels shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Popinski as he jumps to the side.
Daniels takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt.
Popinski throws a combination. Daniels tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Popinski scores with a shot to the body.
Popinski stuns Daniels with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Popinski is working the combinations to good effect here.

Popinski pushes Daniels up against the cage in a clinch.
Popinski working Daniels over with knees to the body.
Popinski pushes Daniels back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Popinski crunches a lovely knee into Daniels's ribcage.
Daniels has Popinski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Popinski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Soda Popinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabe Daniels.

Popinski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daniels is trying hard to land a takedown here. Popinski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniels is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Popinski.
Popinski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Popinski misses with a double jab.
Popinski lands a jab to Daniels's midsection.
Daniels shoots in for a double leg but Popinski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Soda Popinski is winning the standup battle so far.
Popinski lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Popinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Daniels gets the takedown into side control.
Daniels with the ground and pound but Popinski regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Popinski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daniels missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Daniels throwing shots but Popinski is blocking nicely.
Daniels working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Daniels throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Popinski taking some punishment here, with Daniels in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popinski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daniels.
Daniels throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Daniels has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Popinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Daniels fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Popinski sprawls well initially but Daniels persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Popinski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daniels.
Daniels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Daniels is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Daniels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Daniels is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Daniels sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Popinski defending well though.
Daniels throwing shots but Popinski is blocking nicely.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Popinski tries to clinch but Daniels moves out of range.
Popinski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A lazy left from Popinski finds it's target.
Popinski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Popinski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Daniels takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some wild striking there from Popinski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Daniels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Popinski is fending him off so far but Daniels persists. Nope, Popinski circles away and we're back to standing.
Popinski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Popinski lands a right hook to the body.
Daniels fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Popinski scores with a one two! Daniels had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Daniels looks for a takedown but Popinski sprawls well.
Daniels has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Daniels fails to land the takedown.
Popinski lands with a nice combination. Daniels backs away looking to recover.
Popinski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Daniels shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Popinski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Daniels creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Popinski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Daniels tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gabe Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popinski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Soda Popinski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Popinski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soda Popinski!