PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andervan Silderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Fortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silderson's entrance music is Manowar - Death Tone. A fine choice. Arnold Fortez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Silderson
vs
Fortez

188 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

182 cm
25
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andervan Silderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arnold Fortez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Fortez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Fortez feints and as Silderson raises his hands in defense, Fortez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortez stopping the sweep attempt from Silderson.
Silderson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fortez has passed into side control.
Silderson is looking to reverse the position.

Fortez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silderson, who protects the arm well.
Fortez looks gassed!
Silderson tries to bench press Fortez off him but Fortez keeps the position.
Silderson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fortez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silderson is trying to maintain the position but Fortez is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Fortez throwing shots but Silderson is blocking nicely.
Silderson wants to improve his position but Fortez is controlling well.
Silderson is trying to control but can't.
Silderson tries to get to full guard but Fortez has control of the leg.

That's two 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.
Silderson is staying active underneath Fortez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fortez doesn't seem bothered though.
Silderson lands a jab to Fortez's midsection.

Silderson gets a clinch.
Silderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silderson digs a right hand into Fortez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fortez's gas tank.
Silderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silderson obliges.
Silderson lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Silderson.
Silderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Silderson landing knees to the head.
Silderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silderson crunches a lovely knee into Fortez's ribcage.
Silderson scores with a knee to the head.
Silderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fortez is trying to break free.
Silderson lands a knee to the body.

Fortez breaks the clinch.
Silderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Fortez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Silderson's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortez forces his way into half guard.
Silderson wants to control but Fortez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fortez trying to mount his opponent but Silderson defends it.
Silderson is in trouble now - Fortez has advanced to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silderson tries to reverse the position but Fortez maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fortez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Silderson to take his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andervan Silderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Silderson forces Fortez back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Silderson.
A knee to the head by Silderson.
Silderson landing knees to the body.
Silderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silderson.
Silderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fortez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Silderson - that landed with a thud.
Silderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Silderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Silderson cracks Fortez with a nice body shot.
Fortez is looking to break free of the clinch but Silderson has double underhooks.
Fortez working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silderson.
Fortez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fortez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fortez throws an elbow but it misses.
Silderson lands a knee to the body.
Silderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fortez backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silderson is leaning against Fortez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silderson lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Silderson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Fortez won't want to take too many of those.
Silderson crunches a lovely knee into Fortez's ribcage.
Fortez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Fortez should have avoided that one.
Silderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Fortez, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Silderson rushes Fortez and presses him up against the cage.
Silderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fortez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fortez goes for a takedown attempt but Silderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Andervan Silderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnold Fortez.

Fortez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fortez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silderson is just riding it out for now. Fortez eventually gives up the hold.
Silderson wants to get back to full guard.
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 three minutes gone in the round.
Fortez controlling the action here.
Silderson tries to roll over but Fortez keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silderson is working hard here to advance position.

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.
Silderson keeping full guard, as Fortez tries to pass.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fortez preventing the sweep.
Fortez postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silderson tries to clinch up.
Good exchange - Silderson coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andervan Silderson 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fortez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fortez somewhat.
Silderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silderson misses with a body shot.
Fortez swats away the attempt to clinch by Silderson.
Fortez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silderson swivels and escapes.
Silderson wants to clinch up but Fortez keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Silderson clinches up against the cage.
Silderson cracks Fortez with a nice body shot.
Fortez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silderson digs a right hand into Fortez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fortez's gas tank.
Silderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silderson.
Silderson lands an uppercut.
Silderson lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Silderson - that landed with a thud.
Silderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Silderson is working Fortez over against the cage.
Fortez is trying to push Silderson away but Silderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silderson landing knees to the body.
Silderson pushes Fortez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knees to the body from Silderson.
Silderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Silderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silderson stops a takedown attempt from Fortez.
Andervan Silderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnold Fortez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silderson working Fortez over with knees to the body.
Silderson landing knees to the body.
Silderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fortez or not.
Fortez tries to pull guard but Silderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Fortez drops back down to his feet.
Silderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silderson looking to throw knees to the head but Fortez is blocking nicely.
Silderson misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silderson working Fortez over with knees to the body.
Fortez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fortez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fortez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silderson smiles and moves away.
Silderson takes a swing at Fortez's ribcage but misses.
Silderson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Fortez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Silderson lands a body punch.
Silderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Fortez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silderson scores with a knee to the head.
Silderson pushes Fortez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Andervan Silderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fortez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Silderson moves into range and clinches up with Fortez.
Fortez is trying to force a seperation but Silderson has the dominant position.
Silderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fortez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Silderson - that landed with a thud.
Silderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silderson scores with a shot to the side of Fortez's head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silderson obliges.
Silderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fortez's efforts to push away.
Silderson landing knees to the body.

That's four 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.
A left hand lands to the body for Silderson.
Silderson stops a takedown attempt from Fortez.
Silderson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fortez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fortez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silderson walks away with a smile on his face. Fortez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Silderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Silderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silderson crunches a lovely knee into Fortez's ribcage.
Fortez can't get the takedown.
Silderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fortez.
Arnold Fortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andervan Silderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silderson, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andervan Silderson!