PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Said Jaffar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and GORO Chikanatsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Said Jaffar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jaffar
vs
Chikanatsu

192 cm
20
235 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

184 cm
24
274 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Said Jaffar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, GORO Chikanatsu!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaffar leaves Chikanatsu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chikanatsu shoots in and drives through. Jaffar sprawls well.

Jaffar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Chikanatsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Chikanatsu actively working from the bottom here.
Chikanatsu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chikanatsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jaffar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jaffar slips nicely into half guard.

Jaffar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chikanatsu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chikanatsu manages to get to full guard.
Jaffar slips nicely into half guard.
Chikanatsu is in trouble now - Jaffar has advanced to mount!
Chikanatsu working to try and regain half guard.
Jaffar fails to take his opponent's back.
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.
Jaffar takes Chikanatsu's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Chikanatsu is in trouble.
Jaffar is not going to allow Chikanatsu to sit and survive in this position.
Chikanatsu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jaffar's guard. Nice work there by Chikanatsu.
Chikanatsu stands and throws Jaffar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jaffar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Chikanatsu has eaten all the pies!
Jaffar manages to get to full guard.

Chikanatsu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chikanatsu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chikanatsu looks gassed!

Jaffar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chikanatsu trying to control but Jaffar is working from the bottom.
Chikanatsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chikanatsu preventing the sweep.
Chikanatsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jaffar keeping moving, preventing Chikanatsu from controlling successfully.
Jaffar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Jaffar is working for a guillotine from mount but Chikanatsu frees his head quite easily.
Jaffar prevents Chikanatsu from getting the reversal.
Jaffar wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Chikanatsu is working to get back to half guard.
Jaffar is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Chikanatsu is in real trouble.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jaffar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Jaffar is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Jaffar looking for the choke from the back.
Chikanatsu rolls, trying to escape but Jaffar keeps control of the position.
Jaffar avoiding Chikanatsu 's attempts to control his hands.

Jaffar working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chikanatsu trying to control the hands but Jaffar breaks the grip.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chikanatsu tries to escape but Jaffar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Jaffar is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chikanatsu has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jaffar is hanging on to Chikanatsu's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Said Jaffar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Chikanatsu gets the takedown into side control.
Jaffar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Chikanatsu is working for a submission of some sort.
Jaffar gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Chikanatsu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chikanatsu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jaffar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jaffar keeping moving, preventing Chikanatsu from controlling successfully.
Chikanatsu is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaffar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chikanatsu manages to get himself to full guard.
Jaffar pushes down on Chikanatsu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jaffar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chikanatsu is trying to escape the mount but Jaffar keeps good control and instead manages to take Chikanatsu's back.

Jaffar working for the choke.
Jaffar has the hooks in. Chikanatsu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Chikanatsu trying to control but not successfully.
Chikanatsu breaks Jaffar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jaffar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chikanatsu manages to get himself to full guard.
Jaffar passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaffar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Chikanatsu!
Jaffar moves to take his opponent's back.

Chikanatsu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jaffar.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jaffar here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chikanatsu is trying to break free.

Chikanatsu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jaffar.

Chikanatsu is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Jaffar is persistently looking for the submission but Chikanatsu is defending it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chikanatsu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jaffar forces the positional change into back control.
Chikanatsu is in bad spot here.
Chikanatsu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Said Jaffar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jaffar takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Jaffar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Chikanatsu has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Chikanatsu fending off the submission attempt from Jaffar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Chikanatsu defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jaffar's arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chikanatsu breaks Jaffar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Chikanatsu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jaffar is on top in guard.
Jaffar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jaffar passes to full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chikanatsu tries to reverse the position but Jaffar maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jaffar has hold of Chikanatsu's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chikanatsu manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Chikanatsu is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Jaffar has taken his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Said Jaffar dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Chikanatsu misses with a takedown

and Jaffar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jaffar.

Chikanatsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jaffar defends well.

Chikanatsu looking for a guillotine here but Jaffar defends easily.
Chikanatsu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaffar pushes down on Chikanatsu's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Jaffar is working for a submission of some sort.
Jaffar moves into full mount! Chikanatsu won't be happy about that!
Chikanatsu has given up his back.

Jaffar working for the choke.
Chikanatsu tries to escape the position.

Jaffar is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chikanatsu defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Said Jaffar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chikanatsu defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Chikanatsu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chikanatsu is trying to maintain the position but Jaffar is very close to passing his half guard.
Jaffar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Jaffar wants to finish this one by submission but Chikanatsu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jaffar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chikanatsu stops Jaffar from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Chikanatsu manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaffar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chikanatsu!
Chikanatsu is trying desperately to improve position.
Jaffar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jaffar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chikanatsu is looking to improve his position but Jaffar isn't that keen on the idea.
Jaffar wants to control the pace but Chikanatsu is squirming around nicely.

Jaffar has control of Chikanatsu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chikanatsu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jaffar trying to control but Chikanatsu is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chikanatsu tries to reverse the position but Jaffar maintains control.

Jaffar is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Chikanatsu can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Chikanatsu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chikanatsu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chikanatsu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jaffar avoids the attempt from Chikanatsu to control.

Jaffar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Chikanatsu has managed to escape the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Said Jaffar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jaffar 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Said Jaffar!