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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reece Hartman (ranked 2561 p4p, 23727 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 313 p4p, 514 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reece Hartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartman shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hartman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hartman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hartman controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is looking to escape.
Hartman controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Hartman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hartman controlling his opponent.
Silva prevents Hartman from taking his back.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hartman has taken his back.
Silva trying to control the hands but Hartman won't let him.
Hartman is riding his opponent, not letting Silva buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hartman is riding his opponent, not letting Silva buck him off.
Silva is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hartman off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
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.
Hartman is trying to stick to Silva's back but Silva is turning into Hartman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hartman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Silva.
Silva is working Hartman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva won't allow Hartman to sweep him here.
Hartman is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva won't allow Hartman to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva won't allow Hartman to sweep him here.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Hartman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Hartman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hartman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Silva tries to clinch up.
Hartman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Hartman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Silva pushes Hartman off but Hartman dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartman wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartman taking a breather here.
Reece Hartman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hartman trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartman working away.
Hartman advances to full mount.
Hartman content just to control the position here.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Hartman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Hartman has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartman moves to the back position.
Hartman controls the position.
Hartman working for the choke.
Hartman slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
We've been informed that Silva has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartman controlling well, preventing Silva from escaping the position.
Silva defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hartman's arms.
Hartman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva trying to control the position but Hartman manages to sink in the hooks.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hartman is striking from the back but Silva escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hartman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva tries to roll over but Hartman keeps him under control.
Hartman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva is positioning himself well to prevent Hartman advancing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hartman uses his free foot to push down on Silva's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silva.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Hartman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva looks to land a combination but Hartman avoids it well.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Hartman tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hartman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reece Hartman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartman moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
Hartman moves into the clinch.
Silva is trying to drag Hartman to the mat but Hartman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hartman stalling the fight.
Silva tries for a takedown but Hartman manages to get underhooks.
Reece Hartman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva.
Hartman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hartman is defending well.
Hartman stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva tightens his grip and picks Hartman up, before dumping him to the ground. Hartman manages to land in guard.
Hartman is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hartman is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartman has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
Hartman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Hartman pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hartman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hartman controls the pace.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hartman is one step ahead there.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Hartman is proving a slippery customer.
Hartman tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hartman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hartman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartman passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva wants to improve his position but Hartman is controlling well.
Hartman trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Hartman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hartman wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Hartman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hartman pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hartman seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hartman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Hartman controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reece Hartman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hartman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reece Hartman!
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FIGHT
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