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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silvizzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Strauss Von Rochenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Rochenberger has chosen Rammstein - Sonne as his entrance music. Anderson Silvizzle had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Anderson Silvizzle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Strauss Von Rochenberger!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Rochenberger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silvizzle as he jumps to the side.
Von Rochenberger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silvizzle's half guard.
Silvizzle wants to get back to his feet.
Von Rochenberger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silvizzle defending well though.
Von Rochenberger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silvizzle wants to improve his position but Von Rochenberger is controlling well.
Von Rochenberger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Von Rochenberger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silvizzle defending well though.
Von Rochenberger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silvizzle manages to get to full guard.
Silvizzle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Von Rochenberger is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silvizzle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Von Rochenberger but Von Rochenberger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silvizzle moves into the clinch successfully.
Von Rochenberger is working for takedown but Silvizzle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Von Rochenberger goes for a takedown attempt but Silvizzle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson Silvizzle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Strauss Von Rochenberger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Rochenberger darts in and clinches Silvizzle up against the cage.
Silvizzle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Von Rochenberger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silvizzle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silvizzle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Von Rochenberger.
Von Rochenberger stalling against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Von Rochenberger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silvizzle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silvizzle gets underhooks to prevent Von Rochenberger's takedown attempt.
Von Rochenberger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silvizzle is keeping busy.
Silvizzle breaks the clinch.
Von Rochenberger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silvizzle as he jumps to the side.
Von Rochenberger looks gassed!
Von Rochenberger rushes Silvizzle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Von Rochenberger wants a takedown.
Silvizzle successfully pulls guard.
Von Rochenberger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silvizzle controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Rochenberger won't allow Silvizzle to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silvizzle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silvizzle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Von Rochenberger is in close to Silvizzle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Rochenberger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Von Rochenberger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Von Rochenberger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silvizzle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Von Rochenberger thows a big elbow that misses.
Von Rochenberger 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Von Rochenberger tries for a takedown but Silvizzle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvizzle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silvizzle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Von Rochenberger is fending him off so far but Silvizzle persists. Nope, Von Rochenberger circles away and we're back to standing.
Silvizzle forces Von Rochenberger back against the cage and clinches.
Silvizzle has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Von Rochenberger regains guard immediately.
Silvizzle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Von Rochenberger's guard.
Von Rochenberger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silvizzle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silvizzle wants to stand but Von Rochenberger has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Silvizzle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Von Rochenberger on the ground.
Von Rochenberger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Rochenberger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silvizzle defends well.
Von Rochenberger wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Rochenberger has a closed guard, preventing Silvizzle from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Rochenberger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silvizzle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silvizzle is trying to stand up here but Von Rochenberger is controlling him well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Von Rochenberger connects with a nice short shot to Silvizzle's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Von Rochenberger connects with a nice short shot to Silvizzle's temple.
Silvizzle wants to get back to his feet.
Von Rochenberger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Von Rochenberger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Von Rochenberger is trying to work for a kimura but Silvizzle is defending well.
Silvizzle moves into full guard.
Von Rochenberger thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silvizzle dominated that 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.
Von Rochenberger with a poor takedown
and Silvizzle counters by moving into the clinch.
Von Rochenberger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silvizzle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Von Rochenberger avoids it.
Silvizzle pulls Von Rochenberger into guard.
Von Rochenberger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Von Rochenberger throwing strikes from guard but Silvizzle blocks nicely.
Von Rochenberger throws a strike but Silvizzle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Von Rochenberger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silvizzle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silvizzle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Silvizzle lands a high kick!
Silvizzle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silvizzle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvizzle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Von Rochenberger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silvizzle as he jumps to the side.
Anderson Silvizzle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Strauss Von Rochenberger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silvizzle.
Anderson Silvizzle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silvizzle pushes Von Rochenberger up against the cage in a clinch.
Silvizzle can't get the takedown.
Silvizzle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Von Rochenberger uses from the top position.
Von Rochenberger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Von Rochenberger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silvizzle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Rochenberger is looking to work some ground and pound but Silvizzle has wrist control.
Silvizzle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silvizzle wants to stand but Von Rochenberger is controlling the position.
Silvizzle wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silvizzle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Von Rochenberger tries to avoid it but Silvizzle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Von Rochenberger to the ground. Von Rochenberger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Rochenberger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silvizzle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Von Rochenberger somewhat.
Silvizzle slaps away a takedown attempt from Von Rochenberger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Von Rochenberger shoots in looking for a takedown. Silvizzle tries to sprawl out of it but Von Rochenberger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silvizzle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Von Rochenberger slaps away a takedown attempt from Silvizzle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Von Rochenberger looks to land a combination but Silvizzle avoids it well.
Von Rochenberger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Von Rochenberger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silvizzle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Rochenberger.
Von Rochenberger won't allow Silvizzle to get back to his feet.
Silvizzle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Rochenberger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Rochenberger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Von Rochenberger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Rochenberger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silvizzle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silvizzle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silvizzle decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Silvizzle instigates a clinch.
Von Rochenberger has Silvizzle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silvizzle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silvizzle looking to slow down the pace here.
Von Rochenberger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silvizzle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silvizzle breaks from the clinch.
Silvizzle fails to land the takedown.
Von Rochenberger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silvizzle to the mat! Silvizzle manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Rochenberger landing with the ground and pound.
Strauss Von Rochenberger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Von Rochenberger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silvizzle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Rochenberger.
Von Rochenberger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silvizzle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Von Rochenberger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silvizzle wriggles free and stands up.
Von Rochenberger pushes Silvizzle up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silvizzle lands a body shot.
Silvizzle ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silvizzle no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Rochenberger thows a big elbow that misses.
Von Rochenberger throwing strikes from guard but Silvizzle blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silvizzle dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Von Rochenberger tries for a takedown but Silvizzle circles away easily
and Silvizzle finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Silvizzle scoring well with a low kick there.
Von Rochenberger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Von Rochenberger tries to clinch
and Silvizzle counters with a nice body kick.
No joy there for Von Rochenberger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silvizzle pushes Von Rochenberger up against the cage in a clinch.
Silvizzle breaks the clinch.
Von Rochenberger fails to land with a series of punches.
Von Rochenberger slaps away a takedown attempt from Silvizzle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silvizzle's corner calls for a 1-2. Silvizzle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Von Rochenberger.
Anderson Silvizzle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Strauss Von Rochenberger.
Silvizzle tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Rochenberger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silvizzle misses with a takedown attempt - Von Rochenberger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Von Rochenberger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silvizzle is fending him off so far but Von Rochenberger persists. Nope, Silvizzle circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Silvizzle. No joy for Von Rochenberger on that attempt.
Silvizzle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Von Rochenberger tries for a takedown but Silvizzle circles away easily
and Silvizzle counters by moving into the clinch.
Von Rochenberger gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Von Rochenberger lands strikes from half guard.
Von Rochenberger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silvizzle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Von Rochenberger prevents Silvizzle from improving his position.
Silvizzle keeping control of the position.
Silvizzle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Von Rochenberger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silvizzle's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Rochenberger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silvizzle's head.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silvizzle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Von Rochenberger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silvizzle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Von Rochenberger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silvizzle prevents it.
Silvizzle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Von Rochenberger doesn't manage to clinch there - Silvizzle circles away.
Silvizzle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Von Rochenberger dives in and grabs Silvizzle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silvizzle pushes down on Von Rochenberger's head and hops out.
Silvizzle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Von Rochenberger throws a nice looking combination but Silvizzle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silvizzle shoots in and bounces Von Rochenberger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Von Rochenberger is looking for a triangle but Silvizzle pushes his legs off easily.
Silvizzle wanted to stand there but Von Rochenberger had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Rochenberger is looking for a triangle but Silvizzle pushes his legs off easily.
Von Rochenberger is looking for a triangle but Silvizzle pushes his legs off easily.
Silvizzle decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Von Rochenberger shoots in and bounces Silvizzle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Silvizzle kicks Von Rochenberger off and gets to his feet.
Silvizzle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Rochenberger.
Von Rochenberger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strauss Von Rochenberger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Rochenberger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silvizzle swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Rochenberger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silvizzle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvizzle misses with a hook. Von Rochenberger ducked under it nicely.
Von Rochenberger closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silvizzle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Rochenberger has his foot on Silvizzle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silvizzle works his way back into a safe position though.
Von Rochenberger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silvizzle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silvizzle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silvizzle is looking to stand up but Von Rochenberger won't let him.
Silvizzle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Von Rochenberger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Rochenberger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silvizzle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silvizzle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strauss Von Rochenberger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silvizzle decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Silvizzle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silvizzle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Silvizzle!
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