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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad The Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad The Impaler!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Silva as he checks the leg kick.
The Impaler fails to land the takedown.
The Impaler throws a front kick aimed at Silva's knee but Silva avoids it well.
The Impaler gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The Impaler keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of The Impaler is proving hard to escape from.
The Impaler trying to control the position.
Silva trying to control but The Impaler is working from the bottom.
The Impaler working a defensive guard here.
The Impaler has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Impaler keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The Impaler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Impaler throws Silva to one side and escapes!
The Impaler misses with a wild combination.
The Impaler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from The Impaler.
The Impaler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The Impaler misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a head kick.
Silva works over The Impaler's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva wants a takedown.
The Impaler is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva tries to pull guard but The Impaler won't allow it.
Silva manages to pull guard.
The Impaler postures up.
Silva is looking to stand up but The Impaler isn't so interested in that idea.
The Impaler postures up.
The Impaler working some strikes from top position.
The Impaler looking to pass the guard.
The Impaler stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Silva is breathing heavily.
The Impaler misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Anderson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad The Impaler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva stops a takedown attempt from The Impaler.
The Impaler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva manages to pull guard.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Impaler stands up and waves to Silva to follow him.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Impaler as he avoids it easily.
The Impaler throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. The Impaler is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The Impaler shoots and misses
and Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for The Impaler!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva looking to secure an arm triangle but The Impaler defends it well.
Silva trying to control but The Impaler is having none of it.
Silva avoids the attempt from The Impaler to control.
The Impaler is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silva dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. The Impaler tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Impaler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Impaler throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for The Impaler!
Silva moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, The Impaler has worked his arm free - good work by The Impaler!
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but The Impaler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Impaler wants to control but Silva postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Impaler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Silva's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva prevents The Impaler from improving his position.
The Impaler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Impaler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva wants to take a breather but The Impaler is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Impaler thows a leg kick but Silva checks it
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva tries to pull guard but The Impaler won't allow it.
Silva manages to pull guard.
Silva working for a triangle but The Impaler defends it easily.
The Impaler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Impaler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
The Impaler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
The Impaler working away.
The Impaler trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Impaler throws a leg kick
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva prevents The Impaler from breaking the clinch.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
The Impaler wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
The Impaler avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Impaler shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Impaler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Impaler tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva stops a takedown attempt from The Impaler.
Silva jumps guard and drags The Impaler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
The Impaler passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silva is trying to stand back up but The Impaler is controlling him
The Impaler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The Impaler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva is looking to control The Impaler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from The Impaler.
The Impaler stalling away here and it's allowed Silva to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The Impaler thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silva dominated that second round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The Impaler misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
The Impaler can't break the clinch.
The Impaler tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Silva jumps guard.
Silva working for a triangle but The Impaler defends it easily.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Impaler is controlling him.
The Impaler wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Impaler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Impaler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva wants to stand up but The Impaler is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Impaler slips nicely into half guard.
Silva wants to improve his position but The Impaler is controlling well.
The Impaler is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
The Impaler is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Impaler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Impaler's back!
That's two 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.
The Impaler has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
What can The Impaler do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The Impaler trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Silva controlling well, preventing The Impaler from escaping the position.
The Impaler defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The Impaler holding on to Silva's left wrist, preventing the choke.
The Impaler looking very determined here, making life difficult for Silva.
Anderson Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva avoiding The Impaler 's attempts to control his hands.
Silva is trying to stick to The Impaler's back but The Impaler is turning into Silva. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Silva's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by The Impaler.
The Impaler wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
The Impaler decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The Impaler with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Anderson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad The Impaler.
The Impaler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Vlad The Impaler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Impaler misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The Impaler working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva trying to control but The Impaler is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Silva tries to hold on but The Impaler postures up.
Anderson Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Impaler working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The Impaler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The Impaler avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Silva!
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