PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Masajada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Anderson
vs
Masajada

180 cm
22
185 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

179 cm
21
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Masajada!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masajada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Masajada moves out of range easily.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Masajada is just out of range.
Anderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Masajada throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Masajada misses with a kick to the body
and Anderson counters with a left to the body.
Masajada throws a leg kick but Anderson checks it.
Masajada tries to work over Anderson's front leg with a kick but Anderson checks it.
Anderson moves out of range as Masajada strikes.
Masajada lands a front kick.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masajada misses with a head kick.
Masajada gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Anderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Masajada's guard.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Masajada blocks nicely.
Masajada is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masajada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Masajada is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson working some strikes from top position.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masajada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masajada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Masajada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson prevents Masajada from getting back to his feet.
Anderson landing some decent shots from guard.

Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Masajada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Masajada's legs - danger averted.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Masajada trying to control the position.
Masajada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Masajada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson passes Masajada's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anderson lands a nice short elbow.
Anderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masajada has hold of Anderson's hands but Anderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Masajada has his hands clasped together around Anderson's back. He's all about the action.
Masajada is trying to stand back up but Anderson is controlling him
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Masajada wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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.
Masajada wants to get back to his feet.
Masajada is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Masajada won't allow Anderson to pass to mount.
Anderson winds up and cracks Masajada with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anderson lands a nice short elbow.

Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson working over Masajada with some ground and pound. Masajada looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Anderson there.
Masajada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
Masajada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
Masajada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masajada is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Anderson is staying active.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Anderson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masajada pinned against the cage. Masajada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Masajada looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Andrew Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masajada falls off balance throwing a combination

and Anderson counters with a single leg into guard. Masajada didn't expect that.
Masajada doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Anderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson postures up.
Anderson stops Masajada from standing up.
Masajada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Masajada is retaining full guard.
Anderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Masajada pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Masajada.
Masajada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Masajada blocks nicely.
Andrew Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Masajada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Masajada fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson won't allow Masajada to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Masajada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him.
Masajada is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Masajada is breathing heavily.
It looks like Masajada is going to stand back up.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.

Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson tries to roll over but Masajada keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Masajada performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Masajada is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four 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 looking for submissions off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anderson!
Masajada misses with a double jab
and Anderson counters with a nice body shot.
Masajada throws a lazy head kick
and Anderson counters with a head kick. That will keep Masajada thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Masajada checks a leg kick.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.

Anderson shoots in and bounces Masajada off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Anderson dominated that second 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.

Masajada throws a left and a right that both miss

and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masajada defending well though.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Masajada is looking to escape.
Masajada wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Masajada is trying to stand.
Anderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anderson with the ground and pound but Masajada uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Masajada blocks nicely.
Masajada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masajada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masajada is looking to stand up but Anderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Anderson postures up and lands a big shot to Masajada's brow.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Masajada is retaining full guard.
Masajada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Masajada wants to control but Anderson passes easily into half guard.
Anderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Masajada trying to control from the bottom.
Masajada might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anderson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Masajada is looking to escape.

That's two 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.
Anderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Anderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Masajada has managed to free his arm - good work.
Masajada is looking to escape.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masajada defending well though.
Masajada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Masajada tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Masajada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anderson is fighting to break Masajada's control of his arms but Masajada is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masajada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Masajada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Masajada is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Masajada wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Masajada moves out of range easily.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masajada.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Masajada.
Masajada looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.

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.
Masajada throws a left and a right that both miss

and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Anderson working over Masajada with some ground and pound. Masajada looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masajada defending well though.
Masajada tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anderson working over Masajada with some ground and pound. Masajada looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Masajada preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Anderson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Anderson clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A low kick from Masajada misses
and Anderson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Masajada's knee momentarily.
Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anderson clobbers Masajada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Masajada falls off balance throwing a combination

and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Masajada fights it but they end up in guard.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson postures up.
Masajada is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Masajada's guard.
Masajada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Masajada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Masajada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Anderson.
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Masajada wants to control but Anderson 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.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Masajada knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Masajada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Masajada.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Masajada looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anderson is working Masajada over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Masajada pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anderson scoring with some ground and pound.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masajada can do to turn this around?
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Masajada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Masajada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Masajada controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Masajada tries to pass.
Anderson controls Masajada momentarily but Masajada frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Masajada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Anderson looking to control.

Anderson has his foot on Masajada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Masajada works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Masajada from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Masajada misses with the body kick
and Anderson counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Anderson had his way with Daniel Masajada in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Masajada throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
Masajada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masajada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masajada misses with a combination
and Anderson counters with a head kick. That will keep Masajada thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Masajada throws a combination that misses

and Anderson counters with a takedown into side control.
Anderson working the ground and pound.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Anderson scores with a couple of short elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Anderson tries for a kimura but Masajada is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masajada is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson is putting a hurting on Masajada here, landing some big shots from side control.

Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anderson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Masajada manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anderson's best efforts.
Masajada is trying to stand back up but Anderson is controlling him
Anderson thows a huge punch but Masajada dodges it nicely.
Masajada keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

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.
Masajada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
Masajada taking some punishment here, with Anderson in his half guard.
Masajada wants to get back to his feet.
Masajada wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Masajada on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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. Anderson connects with a nice short shot to Masajada's temple.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Masajada defends it.
Anderson winds up and cracks Masajada with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Anderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masajada is trying to stand back up but Anderson is controlling him
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Masajada has one foot on Anderson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Masajada misses with a jab to the body

and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Masajada won't be happy with that.
Anderson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Anderson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Masajada some visible discomfort.
Anderson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Masajada tries to improve position but can't.

Anderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Masajada knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Anderson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masajada struggling a bit here.
Anderson working the ground and pound from side control.
Masajada is pushing Anderson's head away, looking to escape. Anderson manages to hold on to the position though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Masajada goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Masajada misses with a jab to the body
and Anderson counters with a head kick.
Anderson scores with a nice body kick.
Masajada throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Anderson jabs at Masajada's body.
Daniel Masajada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good work by Anderson as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masajada gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Anderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Danga de danga de dang - Anderson scores with a four punch combination!
Andrew Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Anderson!
Andrew Anderson retains his middleweight title!