PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Haim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels comes to the cage accompanied by Nas - Hate Me Now. Haim has chosen Keep Me In Your Heart as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Daniels
vs
Haim

178 cm
36
169 lbs
21 - 20 - 0

175 cm
32
153 lbs
24 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Haim!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels throws a series of punches but Haim avoids them all with ease.
Haim shoots in looking for a takedown but Daniels manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haim's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Haim shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Well, if Haim is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Daniels is refusing to be controlled, as Haim sits in half guard.
Daniels is trying to stand up here but Haim is controlling him well.
Daniels is refusing to be controlled, as Haim sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Corey Haim.
Daniels lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haim at a distance.
Daniels misses with a straight right.
Daniels leaves Haim with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daniels misses with a few strikes there.
Haim closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daniels circles away.
Jack Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Haim.
Haim will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daniels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daniels connects with a looping right hand.

It looks like Corey Haim has been cut.
Daniels throws a good cross that connects.
Jack Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daniels thows a body shot but no joy.
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.

Haim is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haim shoots in but Daniels avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels misses with the combination.
Daniels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daniels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haim manages to avoid it.
Daniels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haim.
Daniels throws a body punch but Haim moves out of range.
Haim shoots in but no luck this time.
Daniels misses with a combination
and Haim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daniels throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Haim fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daniels throws a right and a left that Haim avoids nicely.
Haim dodges the punch combination from Daniels.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haim looks for a takedown but Daniels sprawls well.
Haim's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Daniels connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Haim scrambles back to his feet.
Haim dodges the punch combination from Daniels.
Haim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daniels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haim.
Daniels misses with a straight left.
Daniels slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Haim throws a hook but Daniels blocks it.
Haim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daniels lands an overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haim shoots in looking for a takedown but Daniels manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haim's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Daniels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haim.
Nice sprawl there from Daniels as Haim shoots in.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Daniels.
Daniels moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haim walks into a straight right hand from Daniels.
Haim is still on wobbly legs! Can Daniels finish him?
No joy there for Haim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haim misses with a takedown attempt - Daniels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haim seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniels. Haim does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haim misses with a takedown attempt - Daniels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haim shoots for a double leg takedown but Daniels sprawls well. He's pushed Haim's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Daniels slaps away a takedown attempt from Haim, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Daniels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corey Haim's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Daniels misses with a series of wild punches.
Daniels throws a looping overhand right but Haim ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Haim is defended easily by Daniels.
Haim swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daniels.
Daniels throws a right hand that Haim ducks under and follows up with a left that Haim also avoids with ease.
Daniels looks to land a combination but Haim avoids it well.
Daniels takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Daniels misses.
Daniels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haim.
Daniels scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jack Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haim blocks a jab.
Jack Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels connects with a body shot.
Haim has a takedown stuffed.
Haim shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daniels defends it nicely.
Jack Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Haim.
Donk. Daniels catches Haim right on the button with a cross.
Daniels throws a right hand that misses
and Haim counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Daniels misses with a looping left.
Daniels throws a looping overhand right but Haim ducks down to avoid it.
Haim shoots for a takedown but Daniels saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Haim tries for a takedown but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daniels leaves Haim with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haim fails with the takedown.
Haim is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Daniels misses its intended target.
Daniels scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Haim drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Haim goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Daniels has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Haim but great work by Daniels.

Daniels stands up.
Haim shoots for a takedown but Daniels saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Haim takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daniels but Daniels pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haim gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Daniels.
Haim throws a shot to the body.
Haim moves away from the strike by Daniels.
Daniels cracks Haim with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haim shoots in for a double leg but Daniels sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Haim scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Daniels pushes Haim away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Haim gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Haim tries to advance position but instead Daniels slips a leg back in to half guard.
Haim wants to take a breather but Daniels is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is looking to escape.
Haim moves into full mount! Daniels won't be happy about that!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Haim landing strikes from the mount and Daniels is in trouble!
Haim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Haim jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Daniels manages to avoid the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daniels tries to escape but Haim is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Daniels will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Corey Haim's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Haim closes the distance and clinches up with Daniels, looking for a takedown. Haim pushes Daniels against the cage but Daniels circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Daniels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haim tries for a takedown but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daniels lands with a nice body punch.
Jack Daniels is winning the standup battle so far.
Haim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daniels.
Haim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daniels.
Daniels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daniels misses with the combination.
Daniels with a jab.
Haim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daniels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daniels connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Daniels lands a two punch combo.
Haim moves forwards but Daniels connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Haim is defended easily by Daniels.
Jack Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Haim.
Daniels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haim shoots in looking for a takedown but Daniels manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haim's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Haim misses with a takedown attempt - Daniels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daniels takes a swing at Haim's ribcage but misses.
Daniels lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Daniels throws an overhand right that lands on Haim's shoulder, as Haim tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Haim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daniels throws a hook but Haim blocks it.
Daniels throws a hook but Haim blocks it.
Daniels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haim.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Haim scores with a four punch combination!
Haim just misses with a punch to the body.
Haim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daniels as he avoids it easily.
Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haim slips a jab and a cross from Daniels.
Haim uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Haim dodges the punch combination from Daniels.
Haim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daniels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daniels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Haim drives through with a takedown into Daniels's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Haim manages to pass to side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Haim thows a huge punch but Daniels dodges it nicely.

Haim is looking for a kimura here.
Haim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haim sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Daniels pushes Haim off looking to stand but Haim dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Haim in particular looking to stall.

Haim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daniels defends it well.
Daniels is trying to stand up here but Haim is controlling him well.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Daniels.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daniels, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Daniels!
A less than humble Jack Daniels misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.