PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sho Kazuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kazuki
vs
Daniels

180 cm
24
165 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

150 cm
24
164 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Poweful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Knock Out Artistry

Danger Fightwear
TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sho Kazuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kazuki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kazuki.
Kazuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Daniels darts in and clinches Kazuki up against the cage.

Daniels pulls Kazuki into guard.
Kazuki tries to free his leg and advance position but Daniels is retaining full guard.

Daniels escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kazuki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Daniels is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daniels keeping full guard, as Kazuki tries to pass.

Daniels has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kazuki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Kazuki has gone for a leg lock! Daniels slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kazuki's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kazuki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Daniels slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kazuki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Daniels's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Daniels wants to take a breather but Kazuki is having none of it.
Daniels has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kazuki has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazuki breaks Daniels's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Daniels working for a triangle but Kazuki defends it easily.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Daniels has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kazuki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kazuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daniels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daniels lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kazuki!
Daniels wants to control the pace but Kazuki is squirming around nicely.
Daniels wants to take his opponent's back but Kazuki doesn't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazuki can't escape the position.
Daniels takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kazuki is trying to reverse the position but instead Daniels has taken his back - oops!
Daniels controlling well, preventing Kazuki from escaping the position.
Kazuki is trying to stand back up.

Daniels has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Kazuki is in real trouble here. Daniels gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Kazuki is tapping out! Daniels wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Daniels!