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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andervan Silderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogue Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 Las Vegas, Andervan Silderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rogue Knight!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Knight as Silderson shoots in.
Silderson closes the distance and clinches.
Silderson lands a body shot.
Silderson tries a knee to the head but Knight blocks it.
Knight has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knight being controlled against the cage.
Knight wants a takedown but no success here.
Silderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silderson lands a knee to the head.
Silderson tries to land a knee to the head but Knight blocks with his arms.
Knight managing to block the knees to the body from Silderson.
Silderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Silderson.
It looks like Rogue Knight has been cut.
Knight has picked Silderson up - he's going for a ride! Knight dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silderson is looking for a sweep. Knight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silderson trying to control here.
Silderson wants to improve his position but Knight is controlling well.
Silderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knight on the ground.
Silderson is working hard here to advance position.
Knight thows a huge punch but Silderson dodges it nicely.
Silderson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silderson tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silderson is looking to improve his position.
Silderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silderson keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Knight throwing strikes from guard but Silderson blocks nicely.
Silderson 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silderson trying to control the position here.
Knight landing with the ground and pound.
Knight loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knight pushing down on Silderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Knight thows a huge punch but Silderson dodges it nicely.
Knight not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silderson is not content to let Knight control the position.
Silderson tries to roll over but Knight keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rogue Knight will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rogue Knight's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A lazy body kick from Silderson
and Knight counters with a head kick. That will keep Silderson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Silderson is looking to clinch.
Silderson throws a right hand that misses
and Silderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knight lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Knight.
Knight gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knight.
Knight blocks the body kick.
Silderson misses with an uppercut
and Knight counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Knight shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silderson is trying to defend but Knight finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Silderson is concentrating on defense, preventing Knight from advancing position.
Knight is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silderson's head.
Knight thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silderson's head.
Silderson trying to control from the bottom.
Silderson is concentrating on defense, preventing Knight from advancing position.
Silderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knight.
Knight wants to control but Silderson is keeping him busy.
Silderson trying to control from the bottom.
Knight throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two 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.
Silderson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andervan Silderson.
Knight pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silderson is out of range and Knight settles back down.
A lazy left from Knight finds it's target.
Knight changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silderson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Silderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws a strike aimed at the side of Silderson's head but Silderson avoids it well.
Silderson is looking to reverse the position.
Silderson holding on.
Silderson tries to buck Knight off but Knight is having none of it.
Silderson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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.
Silderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Knight is working away from the top position though.
Silderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Knight wants to free his trapped foot but Silderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silderson is looking to improve his position.
Knight thows a huge punch but Silderson dodges it nicely.
Silderson wants to control but Knight is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogue Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rogue Knight's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Knight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knight closes the distance and clinches up with Silderson, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes Silderson against the cage but Silderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Knight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knight bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silderson's head backwards.
Silderson clinches up against the cage.
Knight is working for takedown but Silderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silderson controlling the action here for a moment.
Knight is trying to drag Silderson to the mat but Silderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Andervan Silderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogue Knight.
Silderson lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silderson lands an uppercut.
Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knight is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knight's face.
Knight goes for a takedown attempt but Silderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Silderson lands a big shot that drops Knight! Can he finish him?
Silderson is stalling in the full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knight works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silderson working some strikes from top position.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Silderson from controlling successfully.
Silderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silderson looking to pass the guard.
Silderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Silderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Knight is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silderson distracts Knight with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Silderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knight's head.
Knight is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silderson stays in close to Knight's body and controls the position.
Silderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Silderson from controlling successfully.
Andervan Silderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silderson looking to pass the guard.
Knight is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rogue Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andervan Silderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knight has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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