PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aj Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by LiL WaYNe FT YuNG JoC - DRiP. Aj Diaz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Anderson
vs
Diaz

190 cm
18
286 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
256 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aj Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz misses with a takedown
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bill Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aj Diaz.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz looks gassed!
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz misses with a takedown

and Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Aj Diaz has been cut.
A short right from Anderson.
Anderson digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Anderson.
Anderson is working Diaz over against the cage.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson misses with some punches.

Diaz wants the takedown. Anderson is fighting it off but Diaz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Anderson's guard against the cage.
Anderson wants to hit a switch here but Diaz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Anderson there!
Anderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to stand but he's just given Diaz his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Diaz controls the action.
Anderson wants to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Diaz controlling well, preventing Anderson from escaping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Good control from Diaz.
Anderson rolls, trying to escape but Diaz keeps control of the position.
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet but Diaz has full control of the position and if anything, Anderson has just worked his way into a worse spot.

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.
Diaz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Anderson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Anderson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Diaz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson holding both Diaz 's hands and preventing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aj Diaz'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.

Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt

and Anderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Diaz's takedown attempt.

Diaz successfully pulls guard.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard.
Anderson is looking to stand back up but Diaz counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Anderson.
Diaz prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Anderson is looking to get back to full guard here but Diaz has managed to pass to side control instead.
Diaz trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz taking a breather here.
Diaz wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.

Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anderson, who protects the arm well.
Anderson looking for a sweep but Diaz has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
You get the feeling that Anderson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Anderson tries to improve his position but instead Diaz has taken his back!
Anderson wants to escape the position.
Diaz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz has the hooks in. Anderson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz controlling from the back.
Diaz is trying to stick to Anderson's back but Anderson is turning into Diaz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diaz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Anderson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bill Anderson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bill Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aj Diaz.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aj Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aj Diaz's cut.
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 shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aj Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz fails with the takedown

and Anderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diaz blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bill Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aj Diaz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Diaz avoids a wild elbow strike from Anderson.
Diaz can't get the takedown.
Diaz has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz wants a takedown.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.

Diaz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Anderson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Diaz manages to mount him!
Anderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anderson is trying to stand but he's just given Diaz his back.
Anderson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Diaz biding his time, looking for the opening.
Anderson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Anderson is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Diaz off. It looks like it's working - Diaz slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Anderson displaying calm under pressure there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt

and Anderson counters by clinching up.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily

and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Diaz blocking some punches.

Diaz wants the takedown. Anderson is fighting it off but Diaz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Anderson's guard against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Anderson!