PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Dias (ranked 5534 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Sajko (ranked 5509 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dias
vs
Sajko

189 cm
18
287 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
19
289 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesus Sajko!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sajko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sajko showed some decent athleticism there.
Sajko drops an elbow to the side of Dias's head.
Dias is trying to stand up here but Sajko is controlling him well.

Sajko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dias wants to control but Sajko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias won't allow Sajko to pass to mount.
Dias really is a fat lump.
Sajko is taking a breather. Dias says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dias throws a strike from the bottom but Sajko passes into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sajko decides to stand back up. Sajko steps back and let's Dias get back to his feet.
Dias shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sajko pinned against the cage. Sajko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dias with a poor takedown
and Sajko counters with an inside leg kick.
Dias keeps the fight on the outside.
Sajko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dias defends well and Sajko ends up having to push Dias into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dias shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sajko but Sajko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dias misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sajko unleashes a big counter combination but Dias bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dias gets caught napping as Sajko dives in and scores a takedown. Dias manages to retain guard.
Sajko tries to free his leg and advance position but Dias is retaining full guard.
Dias wants to sweep but no luck.
Sajko wants to control from the top but Dias keeps moving.
Sajko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Dias has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sajko has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dias tries to pull guard but Sajko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sajko is trying to break the clinch but Dias is controlling him.
Dias is trying to force a seperation but Sajko has the dominant position.
Sajko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dias walks away with a smile on his face. Sajko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sajko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dias, pushing him back against the cage.
Sajko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sajko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dias letting Sajko take a breather here.
Dias leaning against his opponent.
Sajko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dias drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sajko gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Sajko pulls guard effortlessly.
Sajko looks winded!
Dias wants to control from the top but Sajko keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sajko keeping moving, preventing Dias from controlling successfully.
Dias is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dias throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Sajko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dias shoots in but no luck this time.
Sajko unleashes a big counter combination but Dias bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dias pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sajko feints the counter takedown.
Sajko doesn't manage to clinch there - Dias circles away.

Sajko looking to score a takedown here. Dias is defending well but Sajko drives through and ends up in Dias's guard.

Dias uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sajko misses with a few strikes there.
Dias fails with the takedown.
Sajko with the counter takedown but Dias avoids it easily.
Dias keeps the fight on the outside.
Dias is looking to clinch but Sajko is avoiding it.
Sajko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dias as he avoids it easily.
As Sajko looks to move away, Dias throws a big counter combo but Sajko just gets out of the way.
Sajko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sajko lands with a straight right. Dias didn't see that one coming.
Dias circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dias appears to be looking for a big counter.

Dias gets a clinch.
Sajko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dias leaning against his opponent.
Dias tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sajko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sajko jumps guard but Dias stands there with Sajko around his waist. Sajko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sajko jumps guard but Dias turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sajko is breathing heavily.

Sajko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dias will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sajko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dias shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sajko sprawls well. Sajko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dias gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Sajko lands but Dias takes it in his stride.

Dias shoots in and gets a takedown into Sajko's guard.

Dias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dias wants to control from the top but Sajko keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sajko working a defensive guard here.
Dias trying to control but Sajko is working from the bottom.
Sajko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dias is one step ahead there.
Sajko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Dias stands up from Sajko's guard - Dias perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dias shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sajko as he jumps to the side.
Dias sets himself, and Sajko steps forward looking for the clinch! Dias avoids it this time.

Dias gets a double leg takedown into Sajko's guard.

Sajko manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dias changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sajko tries to avoid it but Dias manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sajko to the ground. Sajko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sajko fails to land the takedown.
Dias shoots in but Sajko avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Dias drives through and clinches with Sajko against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jesus Sajko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sajko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Dias manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Sajko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Dias sneaks out the side door and pushes Sajko away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Nick Dias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dias has a takedown stuffed.
Sajko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dias leaves Sajko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dias!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sajko sprawls well. Sajko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dias gets slowly back to his feet.

Sajko gets the takedown into side control.

Dias throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sajko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dias fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sajko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sajko but Sajko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sajko darts in and clinches Dias up against the cage.
Dias is trying to pull guard but Sajko has him pressed against the cage.
Sajko stalling the fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dias jumps guard but Sajko stands there with Dias around his waist. Dias gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Sajko decides to pull guard.
Dias passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sajko tries to roll over but Dias keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dias in particular looking to stall.
Dias passes into side control, despite Sajko's attempt to control the position.
Dias slows the pace down.

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.
Sajko tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Sajko just trying to survive but Dias is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Dias showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sajko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Sajko!