PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Red Fox (ranked 3201 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reece Daniels (ranked 4922 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fox
vs
Daniels

175 cm
25
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Red Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Reece Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox throws a lazy right hand but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fox throws a lazy right hand but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Daniels.
Fox misses with a lunging right hand
and Daniels counters with a low kick, right behind Fox 's knee.
Daniels walks into a stiff left hand from Fox.
Daniels scores with a kick to the body.
Daniels scores with a punch to the head.
Fox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daniels.

Daniels is rocked!

Fox fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Daniels sprawls well initially but Fox persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Daniels is still in real trouble! Can Fox finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels tries to kick Fox off but Fox keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Daniels seems to have recovered his senses.
Fox not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fox throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Daniels to regain full guard.
Fox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fox wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox won't allow Daniels to get back to his feet.
Fox with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Daniels is looking to stand up but Fox isn't so interested in that idea.
Fox is stalling in the full guard.
Daniels keeping full guard, as Fox tries to pass.

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.
Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fox connects with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Fox there.
Fox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daniels.
Fox misses with a lunging right hand
and Daniels counters with a big head kick but Fox shrugs it off.
Fox dips to his left and cracks Daniels with an uppercut!

Fox drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fox looking to sit in guard and control but Daniels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Fox wants to stand up but Daniels is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox wants to sweep here but Daniels controlling him for the moment.
Fox is breathing heavily.

Daniels stands up and waves to Fox to follow him.
Fox swings widly with a right hand
and Daniels counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fox is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Daniels.
Daniels on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Daniels.

Fox scores with a takedown into Daniels's guard.
Daniels is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fox is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox wants to pass the guard but Daniels is keeping the position.
Fox trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Daniels is looking to stand up but Fox isn't so interested in that idea.
Fox looking to sit in guard and control but Daniels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Red Fox will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jab by Daniels.
Crunch! Daniels slams his shin into Fox's torso.
Fox misses with a hook
and Daniels counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice sprawl there from Daniels as Fox shoots in.
Jab by Fox.
Reece Daniels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fox misses with a straight left.
Reece Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Daniels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Daniels.
Fox shoots in and drives through. Daniels sprawls well.
Fox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Daniels.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fox throws a poor cross that misses
and Daniels counters with a good low kick that Fox was not able to check.
Red Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels lands a nice looking body kick.
Fox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daniels counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Daniels.
Fox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Daniels fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Daniels scores with a nice strike.
Daniels lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fox backs up against the cage.
Fox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daniels counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fox thinking.
Daniels fails to land with a series of punches.
Daniels fakes the leg kick and cracks Fox in the body.
Daniels scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Daniels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daniels misses with a double jab.
Fox throws a hook but Daniels avoids it easily.
Fox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Daniels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fox.
Fox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daniels.
Fox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Fox.
Daniels connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fox momentarily.
Fox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daniels thumps Fox with a low kick.
Fox will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels lands a nice hook to Fox's body. Fox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fox with a poor takedown
enabling Daniels to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fox takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daniels, as that shot connected.
Daniels stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daniels wants it to stay on the feet.
Daniels moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Daniels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daniels connects with a jab.
Daniels goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Daniels. That's going to slow Fox down.
Daniels throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fox's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Fox looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Daniels!
Daniels regains half guard, as Fox was trying to land strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox trying to mount his opponent but Daniels defends it.
Fox moves nicely into side control.
Daniels is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fox has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Daniels sneaks out the side door and pushes Fox away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reece Daniels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Fox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Fox looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fox is stalling in the full guard.
Fox throws an elbow that misses. Daniels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fox's guard. Nice move by Daniels!

Daniels stands up from Fox's guard - Daniels perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels fakes the leg kick and cracks Fox in the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daniels tries to avoid it but Fox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daniels to the ground. Daniels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Daniels darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fox misses with a takedown attempt
and Daniels counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daniels throws a combination. Fox tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fox looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Daniels lands with a slapping head kick.
Daniels throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Daniels. That's going to slow Fox down.
Daniels shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fox eats them both and turns towards Daniels to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniels throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fox throws an off balance right hand
and Daniels counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fox's knee momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Daniels.
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from Fox.
Daniels stuns Fox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fox takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Daniels lands with a kick to the ribs.
Daniels uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fox has time to react.
Daniels lands a glancing blow to the side of Fox's head.
Fox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Daniels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fox has his takedown stuffed
enabling Daniels to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fox tries for a takedown but Daniels circles away easily
and Daniels counters with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws a nice head kick!
Crunch! Daniels slams his shin into Fox's torso.
Daniels scores with a head kick. Fox tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Daniels scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daniels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fox.
Daniels lands a nice shot that snaps Fox's head back.
Fox shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daniels counters with a stiff right hand.
Reece Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox swings for the body but Daniels moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels thows a body kick. Fox tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daniels. Daniels obviously looking to wear him down.
Daniels cracks Fox with a good jab.
Daniels tries to bum rush Fox with a series of wild strikes but Fox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fox tests Daniels's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Daniels.
Daniels scores with a three punch combo!
Red Fox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fox throws a lazy uppercut
and Daniels makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reece Daniels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Daniels has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Reece Daniels!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Reece Daniels!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Reece Daniels!

Reece Daniels wins by unanimous decision!