PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felix Dakat (ranked 3904 p4p, 3974 weight class) and Jake From Statefarm (ranked 0 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.

Dakat
vs
From Statefarm

173 cm
25
153
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
158
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Felix Dakat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake From Statefarm!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
From Statefarm takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the liver by Dakat. Beautiful body shot.
From Statefarm takes one to the side of the head.

From Statefarm clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dakat.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dakat throws a punch but it's blocked by From Statefarm.

From Statefarm ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. From Statefarm no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
From Statefarm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dakat is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

From Statefarm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dakat defends it easily.
Dakat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
From Statefarm seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

From Statefarm is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dakat defends well.
From Statefarm trying to control the position here.
Dakat trying to control the position from guard on top but From Statefarm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

From Statefarm looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
From Statefarm controls Dakat momentarily but Dakat frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

From Statefarm looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

From Statefarm has his foot on Dakat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dakat works his way back into a safe position though.
From Statefarm is trying to keep Dakat in close.
Dakat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dakat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for From Statefarm on the ground.
Dakat won't allow From Statefarm to sweep him here.
From Statefarm seems keen to control Dakat's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

From Statefarm is looking for a triangle but Dakat pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
From Statefarm controlling Dakat's posture.
Dakat stands and throws From Statefarm's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dakat wants to control but From Statefarm is keeping him busy.
Dakat grinds an elbow into From Statefarm's temple.
Dakat trying to control the position but From Statefarm is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
From Statefarm can't do much from the bottom here.
From Statefarm is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dakat is staying active.
I wouldn't like to be where From Statefarm is right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
From Statefarm is looking for a sweep.
Dakat is looking to take a break and control but From Statefarm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Felix Dakat will probably get the nod.
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.

A slow jab from Dakat misses its intended target.
From Statefarm tries to counter by closing the distance.
Felix Dakat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dakat with a nice cross.
Dakat throws a poor cross that misses

and From Statefarm moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dakat.
From Statefarm holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dakat swings wildly with an uppercut but From Statefarm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dakat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by From Statefarm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dakat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dakat tries to work over From Statefarm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dakat.
From Statefarm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dakat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
From Statefarm prevents a body shot from Dakat.
Dakat swings wildly with an uppercut but From Statefarm uses good head movement to avoid it.
From Statefarm content to slow the pace in the clinch.

From Statefarm manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
From Statefarm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
From Statefarm keeping moving, preventing Dakat from controlling successfully.

From Statefarm is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Dakat rolls with it to try and escape but From Statefarm cranks on the arm and Dakat is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake From Statefarm!