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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathias Verdun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Verdun has chosen Foo Fighters - Pretender as his entrance music. 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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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mathias Verdun!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verdun gets a takedown into half guard.
Verdun tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Verdun wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Verdun looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Verdun is looking for a kimura here.
Verdun prevents Silva from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verdun wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Verdun is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Verdun tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Verdun is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Verdun to get the leverage.
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.
Verdun looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Verdun is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Verdun is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
Verdun is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Verdun to get the leverage.
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Verdun.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verdun is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Verdun is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Verdun.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Verdun is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Verdun looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Verdun is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathias Verdun dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Verdun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Verdun counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verdun is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Verdun seems to be looking for submissions.
Verdun is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Verdun is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Silva trying to control but Verdun postures up.
Verdun trying to advance position but Silva counters by regaining guard.
Verdun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verdun drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Verdun jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verdun looking to pass the guard.
Verdun thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Verdun prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Verdun drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Verdun off! Verdun jumps back into Silva's guard.
Verdun thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Verdun drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Verdun off! Verdun jumps back into Silva's guard.
Verdun drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Verdun jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Verdun drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Verdun off! Verdun jumps back into Silva's guard.
Verdun is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathias Verdun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Verdun counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Verdun.
Verdun drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Verdun off! Verdun jumps back into Silva's guard.
Verdun wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verdun thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Verdun drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Verdun off! Verdun jumps back into Silva's guard.
Verdun is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Verdun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Verdun drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Verdun jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Verdun is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Verdun drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Verdun off! Verdun jumps back into Silva's guard.
Verdun is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Verdun drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Verdun jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verdun thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Verdun thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Verdun defends easily.
Verdun drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Verdun off! Verdun jumps back into Silva's guard.
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.
Verdun is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Silva is looking to stand up but Verdun isn't so interested in that idea.
Anderson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Verdun is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathias Verdun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verdun has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathias Verdun!
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hype
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RATING
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