PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mustafah Worandi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Jackman struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Mustafah Worandi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Will Jackman's chin.

Worandi
vs
Jackman

184 cm
24
211 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
223 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mustafah Worandi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Jackman!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worandi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Worandi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackman's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Worandi.
Jackman trying to keep a closed guard but Worandi is proving a slippery customer.
Worandi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Worandi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackman dives on top into guard.
Jackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Worandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Worandi is controlling Jackman's posture.
Jackman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackman is looking to work some ground and pound but Worandi has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman wants to control from the top but Worandi keeps moving.
Jackman connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackman postures up in Worandi's guard and throws a big left but Worandi blocks it.
Jackman throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackman throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Worandi wants to sweep but no luck.
Worandi is looking to stand up but Jackman isn't so interested in that idea.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jackman doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Worandi counters with a single leg into guard. Jackman didn't expect that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worandi is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackman has wrist control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Worandi connects with a couple of short punches.

Jackman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Worandi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackman looks gassed!
Worandi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Worandi tries to stand but Jackman is controlling from the bottom.
Worandi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Worandi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Worandi thows a big elbow that misses.

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

Worandi scores a takedown into full mount!
Worandi cracks Jackman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Worandi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Worandi looking to control but Jackman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Worandi landing strikes from the mount.

Worandi wants to finish this one by submission but Jackman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Worandi.
Worandi trying to control but Jackman is having none of it.
Worandi with a couple of short strikes.
Worandi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Worandi punching from mount but Jackman doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jackman tries to reverse the position but Worandi maintains control.
Worandi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worandi looking to ground and pound but Jackman is blocking nicely.
Worandi looking to control but Jackman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackman is trying to escape the mount.
Worandi lands with some strikes.

It looks like Will Jackman has been cut.
Worandi throwing strikes here but Jackman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jackman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Worandi landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackman wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Worandi.

Worandi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafah Worandi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Jackman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Worandi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Worandi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Worandi throwing strikes but missing.
Worandi stands up over Jackman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Worandi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Worandi thows a big elbow that misses.
Jackman looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackman, not yet.
Jackman has momentary wrist control but Worandi slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackman 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.
Jackman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Worandi's guard.
Worandi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackman.
Jackman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Worandi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackman is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman thows a big elbow that misses.
Worandi is looking to stand up but Jackman isn't so interested in that idea.
Worandi trying to keep a closed guard but Jackman is proving a slippery customer.
Worandi has control of Jackman's left arm, preventing Jackman from doing any damage.
Worandi keeping moving, preventing Jackman from controlling successfully.
Worandi wants to sweep but no luck.
Worandi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackman on the ground.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Worandi doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jackman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Worandi has one foot on Jackman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jackman tries to clinch but Worandi moves out of range.
Jackman tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Worandi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Worandi has clasped his hands together around Jackman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Worandi lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
An elbow from Worandi crashes against the mat.
Jackman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Worandi.
Worandi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackman to see if he's OK.
Jackman manages to get back to half guard.
Worandi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Worandi lands strikes from half guard.
Worandi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Worandi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worandi thows a huge punch but Jackman dodges it nicely.
Mustafah Worandi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Worandi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Worandi.
Worandi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

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

Worandi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Worandi tries to score with some ground and pound. Jackman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jackman isn't going anywhere.
Worandi tries to score with some ground and pound. Jackman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Worandi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jackman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Worandi off and has taken his back!
Worandi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jackman tries to control but Worandi wriggling away.
Worandi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jackman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Worandi because Jackman loaded up on that one.
Worandi tries to lock up and control but Jackman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Jackman.
Jackman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Worandi is trying to escape the mount.
Jackman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worandi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafah Worandi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Will Jackman's cut.
That's time! Worandi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Worandi checks a leg kick.

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

Worandi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jackman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jackman has escaped and now he's on top!
Jackman throws a strike but Worandi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Worandi throwing strikes from guard but Jackman blocks nicely.

Jackman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Worandi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Worandi looking to pass the guard.
Worandi throwing strikes from guard but Jackman blocks nicely.
Worandi won't allow Jackman to sweep him here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Worandi has Jackman up against the cage in a clinch.

Worandi drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Worandi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackman.
Jackman throws a strike but Worandi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Worandi is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackman has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Jackman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Worandi defends well.
Worandi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Worandi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Worandi doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jackman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Worandi!
Worandi wants to control but Jackman is having none of it.

Jackman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Worandi is on top in guard.
Worandi wants to control from the top but Jackman keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worandi postures up and lands a big shot to Jackman's brow.
Worandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Worandi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackman's head.
Jackman controls Worandi momentarily but Worandi frees himself.

Jackman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackman keeping full guard, as Worandi tries to pass.
Worandi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Worandi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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.
Worandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Worandi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Worandi.

Jackman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Worandi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackman defending well though.
Worandi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Worandi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Worandi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackman's head.
Jackman is pressing down on Worandi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Worandi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Worandi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafah Worandi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Will Jackman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Worandi closes the distance and clinches.

Worandi pulls guard successfully.
Jackman throwing strikes but missing.
Worandi seems keen to control Jackman's posture.
Jackman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackman wants to pass the guard but Worandi is keeping the position.
Worandi keeping moving, preventing Jackman from controlling successfully.
Jackman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Worandi is trying to keep Jackman in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Worandi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackman trying to control but Worandi is working from the bottom.
Worandi wants to stand but Jackman is controlling the position.
Jackman looking to pass the guard.
Worandi wants to sweep here but Jackman controlling him for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Worandi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

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.
Worandi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackman fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Worandi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jackman wants to control but Worandi is keeping busy.
Jackman is looking to improve his position.
Jackman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Worandi moves into full mount! Jackman won't be happy about that!
Jackman taking shots to the head.
Worandi with the ground and pound from mount.
Worandi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That has opened up Will Jackman's cut even more.
Worandi landing strikes from the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worandi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Worandi working Jackman over with strikes here.
Worandi raining down shots from the mount!

Jackman is rocked!

The cut above Will Jackman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Worandi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jackman is still in real trouble! Can Worandi finish him?

Will Jackman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Will Jackman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mustafah Worandi!
Mustafah Worandi retains his light heavyweight title!