PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between mikai arcisais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels has chosen Marinda Lambert - Jack Daniels as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. mikai arcisais has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

arcisais
vs
Daniels

168 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

175 cm
24
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, mikai arcisais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Daniels !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels tries for a takedown but arcisais sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

arcisais gets caught flat footed, as Daniels shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Daniels wants to control from the top but arcisais keeps moving.
Daniels passes arcisais's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Daniels is working for a kimura but arcisais is defending it quite comfortably.
Daniels tries to stand but his hand is stuck under arcisais.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels controlling the pace.

Daniels looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Daniels looks gassed!

Daniels is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed arcisais to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but arcisais is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels won't allow arcisais to sweep him here.
Daniels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Daniels wants to get up but he can't break arcisais's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Daniels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels tries to stand but arcisais is controlling from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Daniels slips a jab and a cross from arcisais.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Daniels blocks a head kick by arcisais.
Both fighters circling a little - arcisais finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Daniels rushes arcisais and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Daniels manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Daniels jumps guard and drags arcisais to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
arcisais controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daniels is controlling arcisais's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Daniels dominated that round.
That's time! arcisais's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Daniels tries to clinch up but arcisais circles away and keeps his distance.

Daniels closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
arcisais stops Daniels from passing to mount.

Daniels decides to stand back up. Daniels steps back and let's arcisais get back to his feet.
arcisais pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Daniels shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
arcisais keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Daniels stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows arcisais to get to his feet.

Daniels closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. arcisais did well to prevent Daniels getting side control.
Daniels is keen to just control but arcisais is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Daniels is taking a breather. arcisais says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Daniels tries to stand but his hand is stuck under arcisais.
arcisais wants to control but Daniels is keeping busy.
Daniels stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Daniels closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Daniels content to control rather than advance.
Daniels works his way into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws an elbow but arcisais slips to the side and avoids it well.
Daniels misses with the ground and pound.
Daniels throws a strike aimed at the side of arcisais's head but arcisais avoids it well.
Daniels takes a little break here. arcisais wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ground and pound from Daniels seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Daniels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Daniels looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Daniels content to stall in guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daniels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels sitting in guard here, content to control.
Daniels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but arcisais is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daniels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Daniels gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Daniels fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. arcisais sprawls well initially but Daniels persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
arcisais is looking to control Daniels 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can arcisais avoid being mounted?
Daniels keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Daniels is trying to control. arcisais wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Daniels stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows arcisais to get to his feet.
Daniels shoots for a double leg takedown but arcisais sprawls well. He's pushed Daniels 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
arcisais misses with a head kick.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but arcisais shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
mikai arcisais has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels .
arcisais punishes Daniels 's body with a nice straight punch.

Daniels bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
arcisais is not content to let Daniels control the position.
arcisais is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries to score with some ground and pound. arcisais controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Daniels is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Daniels decides to stand up, so the ref orders arcisais to his feet.
mikai arcisais has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
arcisais scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jack Daniels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Daniels closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Daniels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Daniels winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Daniels !