PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gigante Guerreiro Daileon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Said Jaffar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daileon comes into the arena with Akira Kushida - Chou Wakusei Sentou Boukan Daileon blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Guerreiro Daileon
vs
Jaffar

197 cm
21
257 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

192 cm
19
235 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gigante Guerreiro Daileon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Said Jaffar!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daileon fails with a takedown attempt.

Jaffar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jaffar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Daileon throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Daileon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jaffar sprawls well initially but Daileon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jaffar is looking for a sweep. Daileon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daileon controlling the pace.
Jaffar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Decent striking displayed by Daileon there.

It looks like Said Jaffar has been cut.

Daileon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Daileon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jaffar is trying to get back to full guard.
Daileon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jaffar keeps working.
Daileon controlling the pace.
Daileon prevents Jaffar from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Daileon is looking for a kimura here.
Daileon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Daileon is looking to take a break and control but Jaffar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Daileon 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.
Jaffar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daileon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daileon's back!

Daileon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jaffar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaffar is not going to allow Daileon to sit and survive in this position.

Jaffar is looking for a choke. Daileon gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Daileon manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Jaffar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Daileon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jaffar wants to get back to full guard.

Daileon stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Daileon clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaffar goes for a takedown attempt but Daileon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Daileon with a poor takedown

and Jaffar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Daileon's guard.
Jaffar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daileon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaffar looks gassed!
Daileon wants to sweep but no luck.
Jaffar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Daileon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Daileon sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaffar keeping moving, preventing Daileon from controlling successfully.
Jaffar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gigante Guerreiro Daileon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Said Jaffar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Daileon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jaffar!
Daileon prevents Jaffar from getting the reversal.

Daileon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jaffar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Daileon trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Daileon has hold of Jaffar's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jaffar manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jaffar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jaffar manages to get to full guard.
Daileon with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaffar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jaffar, not yet.
Daileon's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Daileon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jaffar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daileon has managed to get both his arms back between Jaffar's legs - danger averted.
Jaffar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jaffar, not yet.
Jaffar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jaffar is breathing heavily.
Daileon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Daileon won't allow Jaffar to sweep him here.

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

and Jaffar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jaffar wants to pass the guard but Daileon is keeping the position.
Jaffar trying to move into half guard but instead Daileon has managed to sweep!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daileon is pushing down on Jaffar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jaffar is fighting to maintain full guard but Daileon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jaffar tries to get to full guard but Daileon has control of the leg.
Jaffar is not content to let Daileon control the position.
Still in half guard, Daileon seems content to control.
Jaffar is pressing down on Daileon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jaffar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Daileon trying to control but Jaffar is working from the bottom.
Daileon wanted to stand there but Jaffar had control of the position.
Daileon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daileon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jaffar tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daileon doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jaffar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jaffar.
Jaffar tries to free his leg and advance position but Daileon is retaining full guard.
Jaffar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Daileon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jaffar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Daileon won't allow Jaffar to pass to mount.
Jaffar is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Daileon wants to sweep here but Jaffar controlling him for the moment.
Jaffar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daileon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Daileon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Said Jaffar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Said Jaffar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Daileon tries for a takedown but Jaffar circles away easily

and Jaffar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jaffar wants to advance to full mount but Daileon doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jaffar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Daileon's guard.
Jaffar is pressing down on Daileon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daileon is holding on for now.

Daileon kicks off Jaffar and gets to his feet.
Jaffar shoots and misses

and Daileon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jaffar's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daileon stays in close to Jaffar's body and controls the position.
Jaffar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daileon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaffar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Daileon gets to his feet - Jaffar follows without any prompting.

Jaffar shoots in and bounces Daileon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jaffar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daileon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaffar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Daileon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jaffar tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daileon stays in close to Jaffar's body and controls the position.
Daileon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaffar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daileon pushing down on Jaffar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Jaffar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jaffar is trying to get back to full guard.

Daileon stands up and beckons Jaffar to join him on the feet.

Jaffar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Daileon to the mat! Daileon manages to get full guard.
Daileon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jaffar!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daileon controlling the pace for now.
Jaffar is in all sorts of trouble here.

Daileon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jaffar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jaffar is squirming around, avoiding Daileon's attempts to control the action.
Jaffar is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jaffar tries to improve his position but instead Daileon has taken his back!
Jaffar tries to break free.

Daileon tightening his grip on Jaffar, looking for the choke.
I would not like to be Jaffar right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daileon has the hooks in. Jaffar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gigante Guerreiro Daileon clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Said Jaffar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jaffar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jaffar is trying to move to mount but Daileon reverses beautifully and ends up in Jaffar's guard.
Daileon won't allow Jaffar to sweep him here.
Daileon stays in close to Jaffar's body and controls the position.
Daileon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaffar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gigante Guerreiro Daileon.
Daileon doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jaffar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Daileon won't be happy with that.
Jaffar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Daileon's legs.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jaffar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jaffar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jaffar moves into full mount!
Gigante Guerreiro Daileon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Jaffar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Daileon is now in Jaffar's guard. A big mistake from Jaffar there, giving up the dominant position!
Daileon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

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.
Jaffar keeping moving, preventing Daileon from controlling successfully.

Daileon gets to his feet. Jaffar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jaffar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Daileon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Daileon is looking for a kimura here.
Jaffar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jaffar wants to sweep here but Daileon controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daileon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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

Daileon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Daileon lands in his opponent's guard.

Jaffar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daileon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Daileon stopping the sweep attempt from Jaffar.
Daileon stays in close to Jaffar's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daileon trying to control but Jaffar is working from the bottom.
Jaffar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Daileon!

Jaffar moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Daileon has worked his arm free - good work by Daileon!
Daileon manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daileon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Daileon tries to kick Jaffar off but Jaffar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gigante Guerreiro Daileon had his way with Said Jaffar in that round.
The cut man is working on Said Jaffar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Daileon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jaffar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Daileon is trying to control. Jaffar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daileon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jaffar defending well though.
Daileon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jaffar's head.
Jaffar tries to get to full guard but Daileon has control of the leg.
Daileon stalling.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Jaffar 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.
Jaffar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daileon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Daileon wriggles free and stands up.

Daileon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Daileon has hold of one of Jaffar's legs. Jaffar is fighting the takedown attempt but Daileon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Daileon preventing the sweep.

Daileon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Daileon wants to stand but Jaffar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jaffar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jaffar, not yet.
Said Jaffar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daileon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Jaffar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daileon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jaffar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Daileon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jaffar napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jaffar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Daileon prevents Jaffar from improving his position.
Daileon controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daileon trying to control from half guard but Jaffar is working away.
Daileon slows the pace down in half guard.
Jaffar is pressing down on Daileon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jaffar keeping moving, preventing Daileon from controlling successfully.
Daileon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gigante Guerreiro Daileon.
Daileon with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jaffar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Daileon won't be happy with that.
Jaffar tries to advance to mount but Daileon denies him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daileon gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Daileon has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Gigante Guerreiro Daileon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daileon looking to control the position.

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 Gigante Guerreiro Daileon.
Well Daileon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gigante Guerreiro Daileon!
Gigante Guerreiro Daileon is the new heavyweight champion!