PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Czesio Niemen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Czesio Niemen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Anderson
vs
Niemen

196 cm
25
262 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

196 cm
29
270 lbs
18 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Czesio Niemen!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Niemen.
A head kick misses from Niemen.
Niemen lands a lovely overhand right.

It looks like Dean Anderson has been cut.
Niemen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Niemen ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Niemen swings away with a body shot that misses

and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anderson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niemen has had enough of the clinch but Anderson keeps him there for the moment.

Niemen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niemen throws a body kick that misses

and Anderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Niemen's guard.
Niemen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Niemen can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Niemen is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Niemen parries the strikes from Anderson easily there. Anderson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Niemen to escape.
Niemen parries the strikes from Anderson easily there. Anderson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Niemen to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is chipping away with strikes.
Niemen wants to get back to his feet but Anderson drags him back down.

Anderson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Niemen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anderson but great work by Niemen.
Niemen tries to stand but Anderson is controlling his head.
Anderson regains half guard.
Niemen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Niemen wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Anderson uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Niemen manages to get himself to full guard.
Anderson passes Niemen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anderson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Niemen's thigh. Niemen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Niemen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anderson is on top in guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Niemen keeps moving.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson throws a strike but Niemen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Niemen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Anderson is proving hard to escape from.

Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Niemen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Niemen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Anderson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Niemen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Niemen throws a lazy body kick

and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Niemen fights it but they end up in guard.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Niemen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control but Niemen is working from the bottom.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Niemen is keeping the position for now.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Anderson has gone for a leg lock! Niemen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Anderson's guard.

Niemen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niemen misses with a right hand

and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Niemen fights it but they end up in guard.
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Niemen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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!
Niemen wants to stand but Anderson is controlling the position.
Anderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Niemen's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Niemen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Niemen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niemen wants to stand but Anderson is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Niemen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Niemen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Niemen is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Niemen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niemen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Anderson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dean Anderson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Niemen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Niemen defends it nicely.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Niemen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dean Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson pushes down on Niemen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Niemen is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Niemen dodges it nicely.

Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Niemen defending well though.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Niemen defends it.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anderson throwing shots but Niemen is blocking nicely.
Anderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Niemen's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Niemen dodges it nicely.
Anderson moves into full mount! Niemen won't be happy about that!
Anderson punching from mount but Niemen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Niemen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Anderson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Niemen is now in Anderson's guard. A big mistake from Anderson there, giving up the dominant position!
Niemen won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Niemen wanted to stand there but Anderson had control of the position.

Niemen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Niemen postures up.
Niemen wanted to stand there but Anderson had control of the position.

Anderson has his foot on Niemen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Niemen works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Anderson is looking for a triangle but Niemen pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Niemen is one step ahead there.
Czesio Niemen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dean Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Niemen wants to stand but Anderson is controlling his posture from full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Anderson!
Dean Anderson made sure to mention his sponsor, Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview.