PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tzvetvan Todorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Daniels will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Todorov
vs
Daniels

170 cm
22
175 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

175 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter

Modern Gladiators Clothes

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 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tzvetvan Todorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Daniels!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Daniels moves into the clinch.

Daniels tightens his grip and picks Todorov up, before dumping him to the ground. Todorov manages to land in guard.
Todorov keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.
Daniels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Todorov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daniels sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Todorov's guard.
Daniels has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Daniels looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Todorov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Daniels throwing shots but Todorov is blocking nicely.
Todorov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daniels.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todorov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daniels.
Daniels is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Todorov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Daniels on the ground.
Daniels sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Todorov defending well though.
Daniels seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Daniels missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todorov tries to get to full guard but Daniels has control of the leg.
Daniels throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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 stands up and beckons Todorov to join him on the feet.

Todorov gets caught flat footed, as Daniels shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Daniels is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Todorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Todorov looking for a sweep. Not yet Todorov, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daniels lands a couple of digs.
Daniels trying to stand up but can't free himself from Todorov's guard.
Daniels content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Todorov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Todorov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daniels.
Todorov looking to control.
Daniels postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Daniels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todorov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Todorov controls Daniels momentarily but Daniels frees himself.
Daniels preventing the sweep.
Todorov trying to keep a closed guard but Daniels is proving a slippery customer.
Todorov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Daniels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Todorov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daniels scoring with some ground and pound.
Daniels works over Todorov with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Todorov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daniels.
Daniels advances to half guard.
Daniels wants to control but Todorov is keeping him busy.
Daniels throwing shots but Todorov is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels working over Todorov with some ground and pound. Todorov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Daniels looks winded!
Daniels not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Daniels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Todorov keeps working.
Daniels might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Todorov kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Todorov is controlling Daniels's trapped leg to prevent Daniels from advancing to side control.
Todorov trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Daniels dominated that round.
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 a takedown into Todorov's guard.
Charlie Daniels has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daniels throws a big elbow that misses.
Daniels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Todorov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daniels passes into half 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. Daniels connects with a nice short shot to Todorov's temple.
Daniels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Daniels lands with a punch from half guard.
Todorov wants to improve his position but Daniels is controlling well.
Daniels is pressing down on Todorov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Todorov is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todorov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Todorov taking some punishment here, with Daniels in his half guard.
Daniels is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Daniels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Todorov has hold of Daniels's hands but Daniels slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Daniels thows a huge punch but Todorov dodges it nicely.
Todorov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daniels is nestled in close to Todorov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Todorov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Todorov tries to get out of the position.
Daniels is nestled in close to Todorov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Todorov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todorov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daniels.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Todorov trying to control but Daniels postures up.
Todorov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daniels throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Daniels takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Todorov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Daniels missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Daniels throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Daniels drops an elbow to the side of Todorov's head.
Daniels prevents Todorov from improving his position.
Daniels throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Todorov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daniels.
Daniels missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Daniels sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Todorov defending well though.
Daniels throwing shots but Todorov is blocking nicely.
Daniels looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Todorov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Daniels wants to pass to mount but Todorov is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todorov wants to control but Daniels is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Todorov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daniels.
Todorov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daniels scores with a couple of nice shots.
Todorov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Todorov wants to improve his position but Daniels is controlling well.
Daniels sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Todorov defending well though.
Todorov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daniels.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Todorov wants to get back to full guard.
Todorov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daniels tries to pass the half guard into mount. Todorov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Daniels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Daniels drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Todorov is trying to control Daniels's posture but Daniels avoids it.

Daniels decides to stand back up. Daniels steps back and let's Todorov get back to his feet.

Daniels gets the takedown into side control.
Todorov tries to bench press Daniels off him but Daniels keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels scores with a couple of short elbows.
Daniels creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Todorov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Check out the look on Daniels's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Daniels creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Todorov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Daniels misses with the ground and pound.
Daniels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Todorov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Todorov is looking for a sweep.
Daniels connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Todorov some visible discomfort.
Daniels working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels cracks Todorov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Todorov is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todorov struggling a bit here.
Todorov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Daniels connects with a decent elbow.
Todorov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Daniels.
Todorov defending against the ground and pound.
Todorov is looking to regain half guard here but Daniels keeps moving and retains side control.
Todorov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Daniels's best efforts.
Daniels throwing shots but Todorov is blocking nicely.
Daniels is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todorov tries to lock up and control but Daniels gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tzvetvan Todorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniels sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Todorov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Daniels breaks from Todorov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Daniels scoring with strikes but Todorov is staying in there.

Todorov is rocked!
Todorov is in a horrible position here. Daniels smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Todorov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daniels postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Todorov badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Daniels around the waist but Daniels pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Daniels is the winner by TKO! Daniels jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Daniels!
Charlie Daniels seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.