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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carey Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silva Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen Sandstorm by Darude as his entrance music. Silva Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Carey Duke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Silva Anderson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duke throws a leg kick
and Anderson moves into the clinch.
Duke prevents a takedown attempt there.
Duke could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson is pushing Duke up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Duke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anderson working Duke over with knees to the body.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Carey Duke has been cut.
Duke jumps guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carey Duke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duke is defending well for now.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Duke won't want to take too many of those.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls for Anderson to work.
Duke is trying to pull guard but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands a takedown into guard.
Duke pushes Anderson off and gets back to his feet.
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Duke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Duke letting Anderson take a breather here.
Duke jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anderson walks away with a smile on his face. Duke gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson drives through and clinches with Duke against the cage.
Duke fails to pull guard.
Duke is breathing heavily.
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Duke takes a knee to the side of the body.
Anderson digs a right hand into Duke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duke's gas tank.
Anderson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Anderson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Duke controls his leg.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duke keeps working.
Anderson is working for a kimura but Duke is defending it quite comfortably.
Duke is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Duke trying to control but Anderson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson trying to control the action but Duke is working from the bottom.
Duke tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duke is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson decides to stand and escape the position.
Anderson feints and as Duke raises his hands in defense, Anderson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to get up but he can't break Duke's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anderson stops Duke from standing up.
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Duke's legs - danger averted.
Duke is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Anderson dives into side control.
Duke wants to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anderson showed some decent athleticism there.
Anderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Duke has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silva Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carey Duke's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anderson scores with a three punch combo!
Anderson throws a nice head kick!
Duke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duke off to one side.
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duke tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Anderson to work.
Duke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anderson obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Duke or not.
Duke takes an elbow to the temple.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Duke in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Come on Anderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duke, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anderson pulls Duke into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Duke is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Anderson.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Duke is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Anderson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Anderson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Duke presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Duke's attempts to control the action.
Silva Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson tries to hold on but Duke pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anderson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
I really don't envy Anderson right now.
Good control from Duke.
Anderson showing good submission defense here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson rolls, trying to escape but Duke keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silva Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carey Duke's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Duke scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by Duke.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson pushes Duke up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anderson to keep the fight standing.
Duke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anderson forces Duke back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson pulls guard successfully.
Duke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Duke stands up over Anderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Duke controls the pace.
Duke preventing the sweep.
Anderson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Duke has picked Anderson up and slammed him! Anderson can't keep hold of the triangle and Duke manages to pass to side control!
Anderson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duke content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to stand.
Anderson tries to hold on but Duke pushes him away.
Anderson is trying desperately to improve position.
Anderson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Anderson trying to control the position but Duke manages to sink in the hooks.
Duke keeps control of the position easily here as Anderson tries to buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to stand back up.
Duke biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Duke is persistently looking for the submission but Anderson is defending it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carey Duke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silva Anderson!
A very excited looking Silva Anderson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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