PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mara Sahtivaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Django Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sahtivaari's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, KnockUTheFukOut. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sahtivaari
vs
Diaz

210 cm
26
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Pinoy Fightwear (90% Laundry)

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mara Sahtivaari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Django Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz shoots in but Sahtivaari avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mara Sahtivaari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Django Diaz.

Sahtivaari clinches.
Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sahtivaari after a bit of a struggle.

Sahtivaari manages to break the clinch.
Sahtivaari pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diaz back to the cage. Sahtivaari follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Sahtivaari, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Sahtivaari against the cage but Sahtivaari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Sahtivaari drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz pulls Sahtivaari in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sahtivaari content to stall in guard here.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Django Diaz hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sahtivaari fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Django Diaz has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sahtivaari closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Sahtivaari getting side control.
Diaz looks winded!
Diaz is holding on to half guard well.

Sahtivaari is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to keep Sahtivaari in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sahtivaari accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz 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.

Sahtivaari stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Sahtivaari drives through and clinches with Diaz against the cage.
Diaz keeps control of Sahtivaari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sahtivaari tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.

Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sahtivaari!
Diaz is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sahtivaari is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Diaz.

Sahtivaari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sahtivaari can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Diaz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sahtivaari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diaz advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Diaz wants to control but Sahtivaari is keeping him busy.
Diaz controlling the position.
Sahtivaari is not content to let Diaz control the position.

Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sahtivaari is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sahtivaari has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sahtivaari is looking to reverse the position.
Diaz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sahtivaari's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sahtivaari is looking for a sweep.
Diaz taking a breather here.
Sahtivaari is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sahtivaari throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Diaz happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mara Sahtivaari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Django Diaz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sahtivaari!

Sahtivaari moves into the clinch.
Diaz has Sahtivaari pushed against the cage.
Diaz has Sahtivaari pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sahtivaari manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sahtivaari prevents the takedown attempt.

Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mara Sahtivaari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Django Diaz.
Sloppy strikes from Sahtivaari. Those never looked like landing.
Sahtivaari connects with a body shot.
Sahtivaari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Sahtivaari closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz can't get the takedown.
Diaz is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sahtivaari works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Sahtivaari from controlling successfully.
Django Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Sahtivaari wanted to stand there but Diaz had control of the position.

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

Sahtivaari clinches up against the cage.
Sahtivaari jumps guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants a takedown.

Sahtivaari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sahtivaari lands with a nice body punch.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sahtivaari misses with a two punch combination.

Sahtivaari bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Diaz is not content to let Sahtivaari control the position.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sahtivaari's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Sahtivaari controlling him for the moment.
Diaz pulls Sahtivaari in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Sahtivaari is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sahtivaari shoots in but no luck this time.

Diaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sahtivaari!
Sahtivaari seems a little lost for a moment, as Diaz dominates the positioning.
Diaz trying to control the action but Sahtivaari is working from the bottom.
Diaz taking a breather here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz working away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mara Sahtivaari dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Django Diaz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sahtivaari.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Sahtivaari sprawls well.
Sahtivaari misses with a two punch combination.

Sahtivaari gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Diaz forces his way into half guard.
Diaz trying to control the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sahtivaari is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him
Diaz sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Django Diaz wasn't active enough on the ground.

Sahtivaari has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz can't get the takedown.
Diaz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sahtivaari blocks it with crossed arms.
Diaz has Sahtivaari pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sahtivaari manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mara Sahtivaari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Django Diaz.

Sahtivaari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Sahtivaari gets the takedown into side control.
Sahtivaari controls the position.
Diaz is trying to control Sahtivaari's posture but Sahtivaari avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz manages to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz is doing well to control the position and prevent Sahtivaari from advancing to side control.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Sahtivaari is very close to passing his half guard.
Sahtivaari is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Diaz controlling Sahtivaari's posture.
Mara Sahtivaari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Sahtivaari, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Sahtivaari against the cage but Sahtivaari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Sahtivaari sprawls well.
Sahtivaari pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diaz back to the cage. Sahtivaari follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sahtivaari as he avoids it easily.
Sahtivaari moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sahtivaari lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Sahtivaari clinches up against the cage.
Diaz throws an elbow but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to take the fight to the mat but Sahtivaari manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sahtivaari wants a takedown.
Diaz wants a takedown.

Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Sahtivaari scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Diaz scores with a takedown into Sahtivaari's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz postures up.
Sahtivaari being controlled here, momentarily.
Sahtivaari is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Django Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sahtivaari can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Django Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sahtivaari 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mara Sahtivaari!
Mara Sahtivaari made sure to mention his sponsor, Pinoy Fightwear (90% Laundry) in his post fight interview.