PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Done (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Daniels could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexander Done's chin.

Daniels
vs
Done

188 cm
27
176 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

190 cm
23
178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rob Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Done!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Daniels.
Daniels keeps the fight on the outside.
Daniels misses with a hook.
Done changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daniels tries to avoid it but Done manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daniels to the ground. Daniels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Done misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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.
Done drops his hands momentarily and Daniels takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Daniels works the jab nicely.
Daniels misses with a left hand

and Done holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Done lands a knee to the head.
Daniels struggles to land a body shot inside as Done controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daniels.

Done escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daniels catches Done with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Done doesn't manage to clinch there - Daniels circles away.
Daniels misses with a straight left.
Done fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rob Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Done.
Done fails with a takedown attempt.
Daniels thuds his right hand into Done's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Done tries to clinch but Daniels moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Done.
Daniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daniels lands a nice hook to Done's body. Done takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Done tries to clinch but Daniels is having none of it.
Done tries for a takedown but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Done takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Done has managed to clinch.
Daniels lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Daniels.

It looks like Alexander Done has been cut.
Daniels misses with the head strike.
Daniels misses with a body punch.
Done using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daniels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
Done tries a knee to the head but Daniels blocks it.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daniels misses with some punches.
Daniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Done blocks an elbow strike.
Daniels misses with the head strike.
Done tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Done tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Daniels takes a knee right on the jaw!
Done looks gassed!
Nice body punch from Daniels - that landed with a thud.
Done throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daniels blocks it with crossed arms.

Daniels breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Daniels lands.
Daniels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daniels scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Done doesn't seem bothered though.
Daniels connects with a good right hand that stumbles Done. Done circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rob Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daniels throws a nice looking combination but Done bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Done shoots in for a takedown but Daniels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniels cracks Done with a right hand to the side of the head.
Daniels scores with a jab. Done acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Daniels is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Done on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Done takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Daniels moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Daniels tests Done's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Daniels.
Done takes one on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Done.
Daniels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daniels swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Daniels.
Done walks into a left hand.
A left lands for Daniels.
Daniels lands an overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Daniels. That snapped Done's head back.
A big left from Daniels misses.
Daniels throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Done walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Daniels swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Done.
Done tries to clinch up but Daniels circles away and keeps his distance.
Done has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Daniels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daniels bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Done's head.
Daniels cracks Done with a good jab.
Daniels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daniels misses with an uppercut.
Daniels lands the left hand.
Daniels lands a nice hook to Done's body. Done takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Done tries to clinch but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels scores with a nice right hand.
Daniels misses the jab.
Done takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daniels tests Done's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Done tries to clinch up.
Done needs to keep his hands up - Daniels had a free shot at his head there.
Done misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Daniels with a hook.
Daniels scores with a hook.
Done staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Daniels. That snapped Done's head back.
Done slips a straight right by Daniels.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniels cracks Done with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Daniels lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Done gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Done shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daniels sprawls well. Daniels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Done gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Daniels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Done's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Daniels scores with the left hand. Done knows he should have avoided that one.
Daniels keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Done takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Done is trying desperately to land a takedown but Daniels is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Done.
Daniels lands a lovely overhand right.
Daniels fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Done looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Done tries to close the distance and clinch but Daniels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Done takes one to the chin there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Done looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Done shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daniels as he jumps to the side.
Daniels connects with a looping right hand.
Done is breathing heavily.
Daniels lands with a cross.
Done walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rob Daniels is winning the standup battle so far.
Daniels scores with a shot to the body.
Done moves in looking to clinch but Daniels pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels connects with a good right hand that stumbles Done. Done circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Daniels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daniels throws a hook but Done blocks it.
Daniels thuds his right hand into Done's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Daniels misses with a double jab.
Done shoots in but no luck this time.
Rob Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Done.
Daniels scores with a decent looking hook.
Daniels connects with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Done.
Daniels lands with a hook. Done tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Daniels wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Done drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Done takes one to the chin there.
Done on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Daniels lands the left hand.
Daniels lands with a shot to the body.
Daniels scores with a decent looking hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels connects with a looping right hand.
Daniels scores with a hook.
Done tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daniels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daniels throws a looping overhand right but Done ducks down to avoid it.
Daniels uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Done has time to react.
Done walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Daniels cracks Done with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Donk. Daniels catches Done right on the button with a cross.
Daniels works the jab nicely.
Daniels connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Done's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Done defending well as Daniels loads up on a big left hand.
Done defending well as Daniels loads up on a big left hand.
Done takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Daniels lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Done at a distance.
Daniels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Done tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daniels swivels and escapes.
A cross from Daniels lands.
Nice takedown defense from Daniels. No joy for Done on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Done is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Daniels throws out a powerful jab.
Daniels fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Done on the side of the head.
Done walks into a stiff left hand from Daniels.
Done drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Daniels throws a nice looking combination but Done bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Done fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexander Done is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Done on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Done takes the fight into the clinch.
Daniels wants to break free but Done has control.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Daniels working hard to break the clinch.
Daniels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Done misses with a knee to the head.
Daniels working aggressively here.
Done tries a knee to the head but Daniels blocks it.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Done.
Daniels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daniels with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Done tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Daniels working aggressively here.
Daniels lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daniels is trying to break the clinch but Done has him pressed against the cage.
Daniels wants to stall.
Daniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Done.
Daniels lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Daniels on the inside.
Daniels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daniels working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Daniels.
Daniels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Done prevents a body shot from Daniels.
Done blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Daniels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daniels is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Done is keeping busy.
Done avoiding damage as Daniels throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Daniels.
Done's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daniels tries to throw a body punch but Done avoids it by throwing Daniels back against the cage.
Daniels lands a hook that snaps the head of Done backwards.
Done trying to control the position but instead, Daniels has worked for underhooks and has pushed Done into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Daniels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Daniels dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Done's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Done takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Done uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daniels.
Done has a takedown stuffed.
Done takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Done tries to clinch there but Daniels circles away.
Done doesn't manage to clinch there - Daniels circles away.
Daniels jabs Done right on the nose. Done blinks but takes it well.
Daniels lands with a hook. Done tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Daniels connects with a nice looking jab.
Done moves forwards but Daniels connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Daniels scores with a nice head shot.
Daniels jabs Done right on the nose. Done blinks but takes it well.
Done looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daniels is fending him off so far but Done persists. Nope, Daniels circles away and we're back to standing.
Daniels getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daniels clobbers Done with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Done takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Done takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Done.
Daniels digs a good body shot into Done's ribs.
Done has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daniels finds it's way round the side to connect with Done's head.
Daniels misses with a hook.
Done fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daniels avoids it really well and circles away.
Rob Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Done.
Daniels throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Done on the side of the head.
Done tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Done takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Daniels lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Done backs up against the cage.
Done closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice shot by Daniels.
Daniels slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Daniels misses with a straight left.
Daniels misses with an uppercut.
Daniels feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels lands a lovely overhand right.
Daniels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Done can do to turn this around?
Daniels lands with a cross.
Done tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daniels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Done gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Done tries to clinch but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels lands a nice hook to Done's body. Done takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Done misses with a takedown attempt
and Daniels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Done fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daniels scores with a nice strike.
Daniels connects with the punch.
Done tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Done takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Daniels connects with a jab.
Done takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Done fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daniels connects with a looping right hand.
Daniels scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels connects with a nice looking jab.
Done shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daniels as he avoids it easily.
Daniels lands with a nice body punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daniels, as that shot connected.
Good shot there by Daniels.
Daniels scores with a nice right hand.
Done blocks a jab.
Daniels lands with a right hand.
Daniels scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Daniels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daniels looks to throw the jab but Done is out of range.
Daniels misses with a looping left.
Done wants to clinch.
Daniels slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Daniels lands a jab to Done's midsection.
Rob Daniels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Done tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Daniels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daniels comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Done is looking to clinch.
Daniels changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Done fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daniels avoids it really well and circles away.
Daniels connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Daniels looks to land a combination but Done avoids it well.
Done takes one to the chin there.
Done ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alexander Done has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Done steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daniels.
Nice shot lands for Daniels.
Daniels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Done.
Daniels connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniels scores with a hook.
Done takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daniels 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Daniels!