PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Atanase Teodor (ranked 282 p4p, 29 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 358 p4p, 39 weight class). Teodor comes into the arena with Pots and pans banging blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Teodor
vs
Daniels

182 cm
34
162 lbs
22 - 4 - 0

179 cm
39
163 lbs
32 - 16 - 2

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Freebok (85% Laundry)

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 22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Atanase Teodor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teodor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniels moves away.
Daniels getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daniels looks for the body kick but Teodor saw that one coming.
Teodor is looking to counter punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Teodor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Daniels connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Daniels misses.
Teodor throws out a loose jab but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teodor tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Teodor.
Daniels jabs Teodor right on the nose. Teodor blinks but takes it well.
Teodor moves out of range as Daniels throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses.
Teodor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daniels bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Teodor's head.
Teodor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Daniels getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Daniels misses.
Teodor loads up on a big right hand but Daniels slips the punch.
Daniels connects with a leg kick. Teodor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Teodor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teodor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Teodor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daniels blocks the body kick.
Teodor is looking to land body kicks.
Teodor has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Daniels throws an overhand right that lands on Teodor's shoulder, as Teodor tries to avoid the shot.
Teodor throws a front kick that sends Daniels stumbling back into the cage.
Teodor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daniels throws a sloppy head kick and Teodor moves out of range easily.
Daniels has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Teodor ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
Teodor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Teodor jabs Daniels right on the nose. Daniels blinks but takes it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teodor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Teodor with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teodor throws a body shot but no joy.
Daniels looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daniels loads up on a big right hand but Teodor slips the punch.
Teodor throws a leg kick but Daniels checks it.
Daniels scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Teodor scores with a spinning back kick!
Teodor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniels.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Daniels, right into the meat.
Daniels throws a combination. Teodor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Daniels misses with a straight left.
Teodor throws a big counter combination but Daniels scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Teodor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniels moves away.
Teodor motions for Daniels to come forward. Teodor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Teodor blocks a jab.
Daniels throws a jab when Teodor was well out of range.
Teodor slips a jab from Daniels.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teodor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Teodor lands a jab to Daniels's midsection.
Daniels lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Daniels misses with a hook.
Daniels works the jab nicely.
Daniels throws a lazy right hand but Teodor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Teodor misses the target.
Teodor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Teodor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Daniels.
Daniels scores with a body shot.
Teodor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Daniels uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice body kick there by Daniels.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teodor throws a front kick aimed at Daniels's knee but Daniels avoids it well.
Daniels tries a quick counter leg kick but Teodor is wise to it.
Daniels thows a leg kick but Teodor checks it
and Teodor counters with a nice body shot.
Teodor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Teodor misses.
Teodor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Daniels fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Teodor.
Daniels throws the left hand but Teodor avoids the punch easily.
Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teodor.
Jack Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teodor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch lands to the side of Daniels 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Teodor tries a head kick but it misses.
Daniels is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Teodor with a body shot.
Daniels tries to land a front kick but Teodor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Teodor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Teodor moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teodor lands with a nice body punch.
Daniels misses with a hook. Teodor ducked under it nicely.
Daniels is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Teodor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Teodor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daniels throws out the jab.
A big right from Teodor misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Daniels dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Daniels checks a low kick from Teodor.
Daniels takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jack Daniels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daniels avoids a kick to the body.
Teodor looks to throw a body kick
and Daniels counters with a nice uppercut.
Daniels blocks a head kick by Teodor.
Teodor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Teodor slips under a jab from Daniels.
Teodor misses the jab.
Daniels's corner calls for a 1-2. Daniels obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Teodor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daniels lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teodor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Daniels takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels looks to throw the jab but Teodor is out of range.
Daniels steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Teodor. That one must have hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teodor misses with a hook
and Daniels counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daniels throws a right hand that misses
and Teodor counters with a nice kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Teodor blocks the low kick.
Teodor catches Daniels with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Teodor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daniels misses with a hook. Teodor ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Teodor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Teodor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Teodor throws a looping overhand right but Daniels ducks down to avoid it.
Teodor throws a lazy right hand but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Teodor - that will leave a mark!
Good shot there by Daniels.
Daniels finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Daniels throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Teodor's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Teodor misses
and Daniels counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Daniels misses with a straight left.
Teodor staying out of range there.
Daniels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daniels throws the left hand but Teodor avoids the punch easily.
Daniels checks a leg kick.
Teodor throws a leg kick but Daniels sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Daniels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Teodor moves away from the strike by Daniels.
Teodor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Daniels lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Daniels missing with a left hand there. Teodor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daniels throws a body punch but Teodor moves out of range.
Teodor scores with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniels. Teodor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teodor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Teodor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Daniels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Teodor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daniels works Teodor's body with a nice hook.
Daniels misses with an uppercut.
Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Teodor scores with a jab. Daniels acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Teodor 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 connects with a body shot that sends Teodor's belly button to the back.
Teodor takes a swing at Daniels's ribcage but misses.
Daniels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teodor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Daniels is rocked!
Daniels slips a jab from Teodor.
Daniels lands a nice looking body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Teodor might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws a right hand that Teodor ducks under and follows up with a left that Teodor also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels lands a right hook to the body.
Teodor throws a wild body kick that Daniels sees coming a mile off.
A big left from Teodor misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Daniels darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Teodor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daniels.
Daniels only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Teodor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Daniels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Teodor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Teodor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daniels throws out a counter right but Teodor avoids it with no problem.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good leg kick by Daniels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Daniels misses with a hook. Teodor ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Teodor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Teodor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Daniels will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Teodor misses with a hook. Daniels ducked under it nicely.
Daniels looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Teodor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Daniels looks to land a right hand but Teodor moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Teodor misses the target.
Daniels moves away from the strike by Teodor.
Teodor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Teodor ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
Daniels throws a body punch but Teodor moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Teodor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good leg kick by Daniels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Teodor moves forwards but Daniels connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Daniels throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teodor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daniels gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Teodor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Daniels misses.
Teodor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Daniels.
Daniels misses with the body kick
and Teodor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Teodor misses with a looping right.
Daniels tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Teodor throws the left hand but Daniels avoids the punch easily.
Daniels throws a sloppy head kick and Teodor moves out of range easily.
Teodor throws a sloppy head kick and Daniels moves out of range easily.
Daniels connects with an inside leg kick.
Daniels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daniels defending well as Teodor loads up on a big left hand.
Teodor sizes up Daniels with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daniels lands a nice looking body shot.
Teodor throws a head kick that misses.
Teodor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teodor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teodor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teodor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daniels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Teodor misses the jab.
Daniels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick from Daniels.
Daniels looks to land a right hand but Teodor moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Teodor. That snapped Daniels's head back.
Daniels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teodor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daniels.
Daniels throws a hook to the side of Teodor's head but Teodor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Daniels does no damage.
Teodor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Daniels to score with a decent uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniels. Teodor does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Daniels 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Daniels sizes up Teodor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daniels throws a leg kick that misses.
Daniels misses with a hook. Teodor ducked under it nicely.
Daniels misses with a few strikes there.
Daniels shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Teodor eats them both and turns towards Daniels to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Teodor takes a swing at Daniels's ribcage but misses.
Daniels throws a jab when Teodor was well out of range.
Teodor is looking to land body kicks.
Teodor takes one on the button.
Atanase Teodor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daniels scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Daniels throws a leg kick
and Teodor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jack Daniels is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels connects with a single shot there.
Teodor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Daniels fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Teodor is out of range.
Teodor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Teodor.
Daniels unleashes a big counter combination but Teodor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Daniels throws a lazy uppercut
letting Teodor counter with a right hand.
Daniels is still on wobbly legs! Can Teodor finish him?
A telegraphed right hand from Daniels misses the target.
Daniels scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Daniels seems to have recovered his senses.
Daniels misses with an uppercut
and Teodor counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Daniels misses
and Teodor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Teodor scores with a nice right hand.
Teodor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Teodor.
Daniels lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Teodor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teodor is looking for a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Daniels!
Jack Daniels decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.