PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Izreal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Izreal comes into the arena with In The Morning blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Izreal
vs
Daniel

176 cm
21
169 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

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Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Izreal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Daniel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Izreal attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Daniel is looking to clinch but Izreal is avoiding it.
Daniel misses with a kick to the body.
Daniel is looking to clinch but Izreal is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Izreal!
Daniel is looking to clinch.

Izreal scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Daniel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Izreal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Izreal stands up.
Izreal throws a low kick but it's checked well by Daniel.
Daniel defending well as Izreal loads up on a big left hand.
Izreal keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Izreal.
The fighters circling - Izreal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Daniel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Izreal to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Izreal stands up and waves to Daniel to follow him.
Daniel moves in looking to clinch but Izreal pushes him off.

Daniel moves into range and clinches up with Izreal.
Daniel missing with knees to the body.
Izreal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daniel walks away with a smile on his face. Izreal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Daniel wants to clinch.
Daniel is looking to clinch.
Izreal looks to land a left hand but Daniel moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel doesn't manage to clinch there - Izreal circles away.
Izreal keeps the fight on the outside.
Izreal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Izreal throws a right hand that Daniel ducks under and follows up with a left that Daniel also avoids with ease.
Daniel is looking to clinch but Izreal is avoiding it.
Daniel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Izreal paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Daniel rushes Izreal and presses him up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Izreal as Daniel tries to tie him up.
Daniel wants to break free but Izreal has control.
Izreal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daniel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Daniel misses with a body kick.
Izreal keeps the fight on the outside.
Daniel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daniel wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Izreal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Izreal scores with a three punch combo!
Jack Daniel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Izreal is breathing heavily.
Daniel tries to clinch up but Izreal circles away and keeps his distance.
Izreal throws a big shot that misses.
Izreal thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel tries to clinch but Izreal moves out of range.
Daniel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daniel misses the jab.
Daniel moves away from the strike by Izreal.

Daniel has closed the distance and engaged Izreal in a clinch.
Daniel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Daniel tries to land knees in the clinch but Izreal avoids the damage to the body.
Daniel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Daniel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Izreal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daniel pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Daniel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dan Izreal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniel wants to clinch.
Daniel throws out a loose jab but Izreal uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniel tries to clinch up but Izreal circles away and keeps his distance.
Daniel tries to clinch up but Izreal circles away and keeps his distance.
Izreal shoots in but no luck this time.
Daniel moves in looking to clinch but Izreal pushes him off.
Izreal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daniel circles away.
Daniel fails in his attempt to clinch.

Izreal bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Daniel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Daniel regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniel is looking to improve his position.

Daniel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Izreal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Daniel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Izreal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Daniel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Izreal.
A slow jab from Izreal misses its intended target.
Izreal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Daniel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Izreal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daniel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Izreal somewhat.
Daniel is looking to clinch but Izreal is avoiding it.
Izreal defending well as Daniel loads up on a big left hand.
Daniel tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izreal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daniel sprawls well. Daniel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Izreal gets slowly back to his feet.
Daniel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daniel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daniel tries to clinch but Izreal moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Izreal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Daniel as Izreal shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Izreal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Izreal blocks a head kick by Daniel.
Daniel tries to clinch up.
Daniel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Izreal moves away.
Daniel tries to clinch up but Izreal circles away and keeps his distance.
Daniel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Izreal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daniel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daniel doesn't manage to clinch there - Izreal circles away.
No joy there for Daniel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dan Izreal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniel stuffs the takedown.
Daniel tries to clinch there but Izreal circles away.
Izreal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Izreal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Daniel is trying to defend but Izreal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Daniel is looking to control Izreal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daniel avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel is trying to stand up here but Izreal is controlling him well.
Daniel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Izreal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Izreal's back!
Izreal is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Izreal is trying to shake Daniel off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Daniel won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Daniel lands with a nice body punch.
Daniel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daniel wants to clinch.
Izreal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daniel throws a series of punches but Izreal moves out of range.
Izreal avoids the body shot from Daniel.

Izreal feints and as Daniel raises his hands in defense, Izreal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izreal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Daniel is proving hard to escape from.
Daniel trying to control the position.

Daniel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Daniel wants to get back to his feet but Izreal is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Izreal stands and steps away. Daniel gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Daniel throws a sloppy head kick and Izreal moves out of range easily.
Daniel tries to clinch but Izreal moves out of range.

Izreal gets a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izreal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daniel keeps working.
Daniel is looking to control Izreal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daniel avoid being mounted?

Daniel actively working from the bottom here.

Izreal decides to return to a standing position.
Some wild striking there from Izreal.

Izreal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Izreal dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Izreal defending well as Daniel loads up on a big left hand.
Izreal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Daniel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Izreal to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Izreal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Daniel's guard.

Daniel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Izreal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daniel looking to control but Izreal passes into half guard.
Izreal wants to stand but Daniel has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Daniel tries to get to full guard but Izreal has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel is not content to let Izreal control the position.

Izreal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daniel defends it well.

Daniel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Izreal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Izreal closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dan Izreal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Daniel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Izreal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daniel.
Izreal lands a jab.
Daniel moves in looking to clinch but Izreal pushes him off.
Daniel is looking to clinch but Izreal is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Izreal moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Daniel.
Nice defenses there by Daniel.
Izreal throws a jab when Daniel was well out of range.
Daniel is looking to clinch but Izreal is avoiding it.
Izreal avoids the body shot from Daniel.
Daniel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Izreal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Izreal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Izreal with a hook.
Daniel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Izreal finds it's way round the side to connect with Daniel's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izreal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daniel tries to clinch but Izreal is having none of it.
Daniel misses with a double jab.
Daniel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Izreal rather than just go for the knockout.

Izreal feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Daniel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Izreal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Izreal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Daniel is looking to stand up but Izreal isn't so interested in that idea.

Izreal decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Daniel, up you get!
Izreal tests Daniel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daniel tries to clinch but Izreal moves out of range.
Daniel tries to clinch up but Izreal circles away and keeps his distance.
Daniel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniel tries to clinch there but Izreal circles away.

Izreal stands up from Daniel's guard - Izreal perhaps looking for a knockout.
Izreal misses with a straight left.
Jack Daniel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel wants to clinch up but Izreal keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daniel takes a swing at Izreal's ribcage but misses.
Daniel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daniel tries to clinch there but Izreal circles away.
Daniel pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Izreal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Izreal, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Izreal!