PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curt Warburton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warburton comes into the arena with Wretch 32 ft Delilah_ Don`t Be Afraid blaring out of the sound system. Curt Warburton had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Warburton
vs
Daniels

182 cm
22
163 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

170 cm
25
155 lbs
12 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Curt Warburton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Daniels.
Warburton shoots in for a takedown but Daniels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniels stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Daniels feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Warburtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Warburton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Daniels counters with a series of strikes. Warburton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Warburton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Warburton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warburton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daniels misses with a combination

and Warburton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Daniels trying to control the position.

Daniels working for a triangle but Warburton defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Daniels had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Warburton defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warburton throwing strikes but missing.
Warburton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Daniels is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Warburton defends well.
Daniels is trying to control the position but Warburton postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warburton stopping the sweep attempt from Daniels.
Warburton throwing strikes but missing.
Warburton looking to pass the guard.

Daniels is looking for a triangle but Warburton pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warburton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warburton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Warburton throwing strikes but missing.
Warburton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Daniels's guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Warburton connects with a nice short shot to Daniels's temple.
Daniels is trying to control but can't.
Warburton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daniels defending well though.
Daniels is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Warburton scores with a couple of nice shots.

Daniels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Warburton looks to land a strike but Daniels avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Daniels has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Warburton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Warburton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daniels works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Warburton working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warburton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Warburton throws a strike but Daniels rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daniels stopping the sweep attempt from Warburton.
Warburton has momentary wrist control but Daniels slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curt Warburton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Warburton shoots and misses
and Daniels counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Warburton shoots in looking for a takedown. Daniels tries to sprawl out of it but Warburton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daniels manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Daniels swings away with a body shot that misses

and Warburton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Warburton.
Warburton connects with a couple of short punches.
Warburton is looking to work some ground and pound but Daniels has wrist control.
Warburton postures up.
Warburton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Warburton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Daniels looking for a guillotine here but Warburton defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warburton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warburton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Warburton throws a big elbow that misses.
Warburton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels seems keen to control Warburton's posture.

Daniels looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Warburton has picked Daniels up and slammed him! Daniels can't keep hold of the triangle and Warburton manages to pass to side control!
Warburton lands an elbow.
Daniels takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Warburton lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Warburton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Daniels taking punishment in the form of punches.
Daniels is trying to control Warburton's posture but Warburton avoids it.
Daniels is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Warburton is controlling him well.
Warburton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Daniels dodges the ground and pound from Warburton.
Daniels is looking for a sweep.
Warburton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Daniels is looking to reverse the position.
Warburton lands a nice forearm strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warburton working away.
An elbow from Warburton crashes against the mat.
Warburton cracks Daniels with a big right hand but Daniels just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Daniels tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Warburton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Warburton landing strikes.
Warburton lands some shots froms side control.
Warburton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Daniels is avoiding damage well.
Warburton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Warburton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Warburton working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels wants to get back to his feet but Warburton drags him back down.
Warburton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Daniels some visible discomfort.
Daniels taking punishment in the form of punches.

Daniels is rocked!
Warburton throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Daniels works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Warburton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Daniels actively working from the bottom here.
Daniels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Curt Warburton dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Warburton fails to land the takedown.
Warburton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daniels pinned against the cage. Daniels gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Warburton misses with a takedown
and Daniels counters with a left and a right that stings Warburton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Warburton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warburton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daniels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daniels keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch combination from Daniels misses.
Horrible takedown by Warburton or perhaps it was just good defense by Daniels which made him look bad.
Warburton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daniels is fending him off so far but Warburton persists. Nope, Daniels circles away and we're back to standing.
Warburton staying out of range there.
Jack Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warburton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daniels's waist but Daniels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Warburton off to one side.
Warburton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daniels.
Daniels stuffs the takedown attempt from Warburton. Warburton gets slowly back to his feet.
Daniels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Warburton tries for a takedown but Daniels circles away easily
enabling Daniels to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Daniels.
Warburton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daniels pinned against the cage. Daniels gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jack Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warburton ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warburton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daniels is fending him off so far but Warburton persists. Nope, Daniels circles away and we're back to standing.
Warburton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daniels counters with a straight right hand.
Daniels scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Warburton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Daniels misses the target.
Warburton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daniels counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Warburton or perhaps it was just good defense by Daniels which made him look bad.
Daniels throws a series of strikes that have Warburton backpedaling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Daniels as Warburton shoots in.
Warburton shoots for a takedown but Daniels saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daniels misses with a series of wild punches.
Warburton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Curt Warburton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daniels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warburton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Warburton with a poor takedown
and Daniels counters with a stiff right hand.
Daniels connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Warburton is defended easily by Daniels.
Daniels with a jab.
Daniels might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Warburton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Daniels is trying to buck Warburton off.
Jack Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniels is trying to control Warburton's posture but Warburton avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warburton throwing strikes but Daniels manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Daniels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Warburton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curt Warburton!
An out of breath Curt Warburton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.