PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gigante Guerreiro Daileon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keisuke Honda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daileon comes to the cage accompanied by Akira Kushida - Chou Wakusei Sentou Boukan Daileon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Guerreiro Daileon
vs
Honda

197 cm
22
257 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gigante Guerreiro Daileon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keisuke Honda!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daileon is defended easily by Honda.

Daileon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Honda wants to get back to full guard.

Daileon seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Honda has recovered full guard.
Honda wants to sweep here but Daileon controlling him for the moment.
Honda has Daileon pulled in close to control his posture.
Daileon is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda keeping full guard, as Daileon tries to pass.
Honda is pulling down on Daileon's head. It's preventing any offense from Daileon, at least for the moment.

Gigante Guerreiro Daileon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Daileon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Daileon is looking for a kimura here.

Daileon seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Daileon is working for a kimura but Honda is defending it quite comfortably.

Daileon is working for a submission of some sort.

Daileon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Honda is concentrating on defense, preventing Daileon from advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Daileon not doing much here.

Daileon is working for a kimura but Honda is defending it quite comfortably.
Honda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daileon is working away from the top position though.

Daileon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Honda defends it well.
Daileon is trying to control the action in half guard but Honda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Honda keeping control of the position.

Daileon stands up from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Daileon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Daileon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Honda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Honda keeping moving, preventing Daileon from controlling successfully.

Daileon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Honda dives on top into guard.

Daileon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Honda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Daileon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Honda was covering up waiting for the punch and Daileon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Honda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Daileon tries to free his leg and advance position but Honda is retaining full guard.

Daileon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Honda dives on top into guard.
Daileon pulls Honda in close to his closed guard and prevents Honda from doing any damage or advancing position.
Honda postures up in Daileon's guard and throws a big left but Daileon blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daileon keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully.
Honda preventing the sweep.
Daileon keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Honda looking to sit in guard and control but Daileon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Daileon stands and throws Honda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Honda is trying to control Daileon's posture but Daileon avoids it.
Daileon trying to control the position but Honda is working away.

Daileon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Honda rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Daileon's guard! Nice work there by Honda!
Honda landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda thows a big elbow that misses.
Honda wants to control from the top but Daileon keeps moving.
Honda throwing strikes but missing.
Daileon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Honda is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Honda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Honda preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daileon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Honda manages to get himself to full guard.
Daileon won't allow Honda to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gigante Guerreiro Daileon dominated that second round.
That's time! Daileon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Honda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Honda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daileon.
Daileon shoots in and drives through. Honda sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gigante Guerreiro Daileon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daileon shoots in but Honda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Daileon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Honda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Daileon is looking for a triangle but Honda pushes his legs off easily.
Daileon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honda.
Honda preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda is working Daileon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Honda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Honda pushes down on Daileon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Honda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daileon keeps working.
Honda takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

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.
Honda trying to control the action but Daileon is working from the bottom.
Daileon is looking for a sweep. Honda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Honda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Daileon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Honda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Honda's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Daileon tightening his grip on Honda, looking for the choke.
Daileon wants to control but Honda is keeping busy.
Daileon misses with an elbow to the head.
Gigante Guerreiro Daileon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daileon tries to get the hooks in deep but Honda pushed the leg off.
Daileon doesn't have the hooks in and Honda manages to turn into his guard.
Honda trying to control the position from guard on top but Daileon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honda won't allow Daileon to sweep him here.

That's four 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.

Honda throws a sloppy strike and Daileon has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Honda is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Daileon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gigante Guerreiro Daileon!