PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggler has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Andersson
vs
Diggler

195 cm
18
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
240 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikael Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dirk Diggler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson shoots in for a takedown but Diggler shows good takedown defense.
Diggler looks gassed!

Diggler has closed the distance and engaged Andersson in a clinch.
Andersson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Andersson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Andersson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Andersson stands up and waves to Diggler to follow him.

Andersson gets a clinch.

Andersson pulls guard.
Andersson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Diggler from controlling successfully.
Andersson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Andersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andersson has Diggler pulled in close to control his posture.
Andersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diggler is one step ahead there.

Diggler stands and steps away. Andersson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Andersson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andersson wants to clinch up but Diggler keeps it at a distance.
Andersson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Diggler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diggler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andersson is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diggler trying to keep a closed guard but Andersson is proving a slippery customer.
Diggler looking for a sweep. Not yet Diggler, not yet.
Diggler has momentary wrist control but Andersson slips an elbow through the middle.

Andersson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andersson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diggler seems keen to control Andersson's posture.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Diggler keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Andersson drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson is really struggling to control Diggler but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Diggler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andersson controls the pace.
Andersson forces his way into half guard.
Andersson trying to control from half guard but Diggler is working away.
Diggler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

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.
Andersson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Andersson seems content to control.
Andersson wants to control but Diggler is keeping him busy.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mikael Andersson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Diggler circles away from the clinch attempt.

Diggler instigates a clinch.
Diggler wants to break free but Andersson has control.

Diggler manages to break the clinch.
Andersson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diggler is fending him off so far but Andersson persists. Nope, Diggler circles away and we're back to standing.
Andersson tries to clinch there but Diggler circles away.

Andersson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Diggler keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson is looking to work some ground and pound but Diggler has wrist control.
Andersson throwing strikes but missing.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikael Andersson dominated that round.
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.

Andersson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Andersson gets to his feet. Diggler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Andersson feints and as Diggler raises his hands in defense, Andersson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Andersson trying to control but Diggler is working from the bottom.
Andersson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Andersson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Andersson trying to control but Diggler is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andersson.
Diggler wants to control but Andersson passes easily into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diggler tries to get to full guard but Andersson has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diggler keeps working.
Mikael Andersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Andersson looks to clinch
and Diggler makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Andersson really felt that one!
Andersson with a poor takedown

and Diggler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Diggler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Andersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andersson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andersson tries to get out of the position.
Andersson tries to get to full guard but Diggler has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson missing with punches from the bottom.
Andersson tries to roll over but Diggler keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson wants to control but Diggler is keeping busy.
Andersson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andersson wants to sweep but no luck.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Andersson has a takedown stuffed.
Diggler has his takedown stuffed

and Andersson counters by moving into the clinch.
Andersson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diggler fails to pull guard.
Diggler is pressed up against the cage. Andersson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diggler down to the mat. Diggler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Diggler.
Diggler in side control, throwing shots but Andersson defends.
Andersson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson gets back to full guard.
Andersson trying to keep a closed guard but Diggler is proving a slippery customer.
Andersson controlling Diggler's posture.
Diggler stops Andersson from standing up.
Andersson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andersson is trying to control the position but Diggler postures up.
Diggler wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Andersson is controlling Diggler's posture.
Andersson wants to control but Diggler passes easily into half guard.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mikael Andersson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Andersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggler.
Diggler avoids the head kick by Andersson.
Nice sprawl there from Andersson as Diggler shoots in.
Mikael Andersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Andersson moves into the clinch.
Andersson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Andersson trying to land knees to the body.

Diggler breaks the clinch.

Diggler gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diggler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dirk Diggler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Andersson has his takedown stuffed

and Diggler counters with a single leg into guard. Andersson didn't expect that.
Andersson trying to strike off his back.
Diggler won't allow Andersson to sweep him here.
Andersson pulls Diggler in to control the position.
Andersson trying to keep a closed guard but Diggler is proving a slippery customer.
Andersson seems keen to control Diggler's posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andersson wants to sweep but no luck.
Diggler postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Andersson drives through and clinches with Diggler against the cage.
Diggler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andersson just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson wants a takedown.
Andersson tries for a takedown but Diggler manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Diggler jumps into guard, dragging Andersson to the mat.
Diggler keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
Andersson trying to control but Diggler is working from the bottom.
Diggler is trying to control the position but Andersson postures up.
Andersson trying to control but Diggler is working from the bottom.
Andersson passes into half guard.
Andersson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diggler missing with punches from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is taking a breather. Diggler 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.

Andersson decides to stand and escape the position.
Andersson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A clash of legs there as Diggler blocks the low kick.

Andersson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Andersson is controlling the pace.

Diggler looking for submissions off his back.
Andersson wants to control but Diggler is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Andersson in particular looking to stall.
Andersson wants to take a breather but Diggler is having none of it.
Diggler has hold of Andersson's hands but Andersson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Andersson stands up out of the half guard.

Andersson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Andersson is taking a breather. Diggler 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.
Diggler tries to get to full guard but Andersson has control of the leg.
Andersson wants to free his trapped foot but Diggler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diggler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andersson is working away from the top position though.
Andersson controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diggler for as long as he can get away with.
Diggler trying to hold on to Andersson's head to control him but Andersson postures up.
Diggler is not content to let Andersson control the position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mikael Andersson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Diggler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Diggler from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersson is trying to control the position but Diggler postures up.
Andersson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikael Andersson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Andersson 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Andersson!