PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Nejman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matheus Dias could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Danny Nejman's chin.

Dias
vs
Nejman

225 cm
27
300 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

225 cm
27
300 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matheus Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Nejman!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias closes the distance and clinches up with Nejman, looking for a takedown. Dias pushes Nejman against the cage but Nejman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dias shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nejman as he avoids it easily.
Nejman tries to clinch there but Dias circles away.
Nejman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dias manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dias leaves Nejman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nejman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dias swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nejman is looking to clinch but Dias is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Dias moves into range and clinches up with Nejman.

Dias pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Nejman moves into range and clinches up with Dias.

Dias's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nejman is looking to clinch but Dias is avoiding it.

Nejman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dias is breathing heavily.
Nejman trying to control but Dias is working from the bottom.
Nejman looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nejman wants to control from the top but Dias keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias wants to get back to his feet but Nejman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nejman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dias swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Nejman gets to his feet. Dias looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nejman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dias sprawls well. Dias wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nejman gets slowly back to his feet.
Dias fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nejman.
Dias shoots for a double leg takedown but Nejman sprawls well. He's pushed Dias's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been told by Dias's head coaches at [CBK] Punch-kicker Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nejman shoots in looking for a takedown. Dias tries to sprawl out of it but Nejman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nejman tries to clinch up but Dias circles away and keeps his distance.
Dias fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Nejman moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dias is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nejman's face.

Dias manages to break the clinch.
Dias throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nejman's waist but Nejman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dias off to one side.
Nejman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dias avoids it really well and circles away.
Dias tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nejman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dias somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias stuffs the takedown.
Dias fails with a takedown attempt.
Nejman tries to clinch up.

Dias moves into the clinch.
Nejman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dias is defending well for now.
Nejman trying to control the position but instead, Dias has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nejman into the cage.
Dias avoids a wild elbow strike from Nejman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dias lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Danny Nejman has been cut.
Dias avoiding damage as Nejman throws knees to the body.
Nejman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dias with a knee to the head.
Dias managing to block the knees to the body from Nejman.
Dias is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nejman to keep the fight standing.
Dias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dias scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nejman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nejman lands an elbow that stopped Dias in his tracks for a moment.
Dias pushes Nejman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nejman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Matheus Dias will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Nejman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dias defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nejman.
Nice takedown defense from Dias. No joy for Nejman on that attempt.
Dias shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nejman pinned against the cage. Nejman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Nejman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dias misses with a knee to the head.
Nejman tries to land knees in the clinch but Dias avoids the damage to the body.

Dias manages to break the clinch.
Dias stuffs the takedown attempt from Nejman. Nejman gets slowly back to his feet.
Matheus Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Nejman.
Nice sprawl there from Dias as Nejman shoots in.
Nejman tries for a takedown but Dias sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dias tries for a takedown but Nejman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Nejman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dias on his heels. He'll look to pass Dias's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nejman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nejman trying to control but Dias is working from the bottom.

Dias pushes Nejman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nejman fails with a takedown attempt.
Dias dives in and grabs Nejman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nejman pushes down on Dias's head and hops out.
Nejman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matheus Dias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias looks for a takedown but Nejman sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Dias as Nejman shoots in.
Dias shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nejman pinned against the cage. Nejman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nejman looks for a takedown but Dias sprawls well.
Nejman shoots in but Dias avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Dias has closed the distance and engaged Nejman in a clinch.

Dias breaks from the clinch.
Nejman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dias tries to avoid it but Nejman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dias to the ground. Dias escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nejman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dias lands a high kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dias has closed the distance and engaged Nejman in a clinch.
Dias scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nejman wants to stall.
Dias with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dias blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nejman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dias.
Nice body punch from Dias.

Dias's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nejman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dias paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dias keeps the fight on the outside.
Nejman shoots in but Dias avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dias shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nejman as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nejman moves into range and clinches up with Dias.

Dias breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dias avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Dias gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dias lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nejman trying to stall but Dias improves his position.
Dias's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nejman trying to control the position but instead, Dias has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nejman into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dias looking to throw knees to the head but Nejman is blocking nicely.
Nejman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Matheus Dias will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Nejman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dias tries for a takedown but Nejman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nejman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Nejman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nejman stalling.
Nejman is trying to control. Dias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Danny Nejman has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Dias gets tackled into the cage by Nejman. Nejman maintains the clinch.
Dias landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Dias escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nejman slaps away a takedown attempt from Dias, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nejman shoots in looking for a takedown but Dias manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nejman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nejman fails with a takedown attempt.
Matheus Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Nejman.
Dias lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dias stuffs the takedown.
Dias fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Nejman 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.
Dias preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dias wants to stand but Nejman is controlling the position.
Nejman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nejman stopping the sweep attempt from Dias.
Dias is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nejman tries to free his leg and advance position but Dias is retaining full guard.
Danny Nejman has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nejman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nejman prevents Dias from improving his position.
Nejman is looking to take a break and control but Dias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matheus Dias is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nejman prevents Dias from improving his position.
Dias keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dias keeping hold of Nejman's head, controlling as best he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nejman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nejman is trying to control. Dias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Danny Nejman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nejman wants to control from the top but Dias keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Danny Nejman wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nejman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dias circles away.
Dias closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nejman circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Nejman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dias has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Matheus Dias!