PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pit Mies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pereira Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mies comes to the cage accompanied by Condemned 84 - Face the agression. Pereira Diaz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Mies
vs
Diaz

173 cm
38
178 lbs
25 - 33 - 1

188 cm
26
185 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pit Mies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pereira Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diaz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Mies is having none of it.
Mies wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mies. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Mies is working away.
Nice strikes from Diaz there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mies wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mies wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mies is breathing heavily.
Diaz tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mies controls his leg.
Diaz prevents Mies from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz is looking for a kimura but Mies is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diaz to get the leverage.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Mies is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mies is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Mies dodges it nicely.
Mies is looking to improve his position.
Mies might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Mies is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Mies is defending well.

Diaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mies defends it well.

That's two 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.
Mies is trying to control but can't.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Mies is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mies tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.

Mies looking for submissions off his back.

Mies actively working from the bottom here.

Diaz escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diaz lands in his opponent's guard.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Mies is retaining full guard.
Mies keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.

Diaz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Mies is avoiding it.
Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mies tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mies tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mies looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Diaz closes the distance and clinches.

Diaz manages to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has his hands on Mies's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mies pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mies has passed into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mies is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz controls the position for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Mies keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pereira Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Mies's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Diaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mies's guard.

Mies manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Diaz stays in close to Mies's body and controls the position.

Mies working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diaz trying to control but Mies is working from the bottom.
Pereira Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.

Mies looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diaz passes into half guard.
Diaz controlling the action here.

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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to Mies's temple.
Diaz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mies preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Diaz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mies is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mies avoid being mounted?
Diaz trying to control the action but Mies is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Pit Mies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mies shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Diaz drives through with a takedown into Mies's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mies keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diaz advances position into side control!
Diaz scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mies trying his best to control but Diaz has mounted him.
Diaz controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to control but Mies is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mies tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Diaz.
Mies is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Diaz prevents Mies from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz with a couple of short strikes.
Diaz landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pereira Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mies paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into Mies's guard.
Mies is trying to keep Diaz in close.

Mies has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Mies is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Diaz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mies is looking to sweep but instead, Diaz has passed into half guard.
Diaz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mies wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Mies is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Mies looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mies is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mies doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Mies flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Diaz throws a leg kick which misses Mies's front leg but catches the back leg as Mies tries to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mies throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Diaz.
Mies wants to control but Diaz postures up.

Diaz decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Diaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mies's guard.

Mies looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mies is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Mies looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Diaz stands and steps away. Mies gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Diaz.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Mies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mies manages to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Mies looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pit Mies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pereira Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz trying to control the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pereira Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pereira Diaz!
In defeat, Pit Mies stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back stronger!'.