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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olav Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalston Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erikson comes to the cage accompanied by Testament - Eyes of Wrath. Marley has chosen Kottonmouth Kings - Can Anybody Hear Me as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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270 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Olav Erikson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dalston Marley!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erikson misses with a jab to the body
and Marley counters with a straight right hand.
Erikson just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marley.
Erikson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Erikson scores with a body shot.
Erikson dives in and scores a takedown into Marley's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Erikson is looking to work some ground and pound but Marley has wrist control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erikson scoring with some ground and pound.
Erikson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Erikson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marley's guard.
Marley wants to improve his position but Erikson is controlling well.
Marley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley trying to hold on to Erikson's head to control him but Erikson postures up.
Erikson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marley's head.
Marley trying to control but Erikson postures up.
Erikson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Erikson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marley's head.
Marley trying to control here.
Marley wants to improve his position but Erikson is controlling well.
Erikson is looking to advance position but Marley won't allow it.
Erikson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Erikson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Erikson is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley has hold of Erikson's hands but Erikson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erikson trying to pass the guard but Marley defending well.
Erikson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Erikson is trying to control. Marley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marley is looking to improve his position.
Erikson trying to mount his opponent but Marley defends it.
Marley regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erikson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Erikson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Erikson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erikson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Erikson is one step ahead there.
Erikson landing some decent shots from guard.
Erikson is in close to Marley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Erikson working some strikes from top position.
Marley 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.
Erikson tries to free his leg and advance position but Marley is retaining full guard.
Erikson is looking to work some ground and pound but Marley has wrist control.
Erikson postures up.
Erikson postures up and lands a big shot to Marley's brow.
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!
Erikson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Erikson working some strikes from top position.
Marley working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson landing some decent shots from guard.
Marley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Erikson is in close to Marley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Erikson throws a big elbow that misses.
Marley trying to control the position.
Erikson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Erikson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marley has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Erikson has passed into side control.
Erikson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marley keeps working.
Marley is trying to control Erikson's posture but Erikson avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olav Erikson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Erikson misses.
Olav Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erikson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Erikson looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Marley tries a low kick but Erikson avoids it.
Marley cracks the inside of Erikson's front leg.
Erikson throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range.
Erikson just misses with a punch to the body.
Erikson lands a slapping body shot.
Marley missing with a left hand there. Erikson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Erikson looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Marley misses the shot to the body.
Marley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Erikson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Erikson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Erikson lands a really nice looking cross but Marley seems unphased.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marley. Erikson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erikson scores with a body shot.
Erikson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marley was well out of range. Poor timing from Erikson.
Marley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Erikson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Erikson showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erikson lands with a punch from half guard.
Erikson thows a huge punch but Marley dodges it nicely.
Marley tries to roll over but Erikson keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Erikson works his way into full mount!
Erikson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Erikson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Marley tries to reverse the position but Erikson maintains control.
Erikson trying to control but Marley is having none of it.
Marley regains half guard.
Marley is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Erikson.
Erikson looks to land a strike but Marley avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Erikson wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving.
Marley trying to control the position.
Erikson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marley's head.
Erikson trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom.
Erikson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Erikson lands a couple of digs.
Erikson wants to pass the guard but Marley is keeping the position.
Erikson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erikson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Erikson lands a couple of elbows.
Marley is rocked!
Marley working a defensive guard here.
Marley is still in real trouble! Can Erikson finish him?
Erikson stopping the sweep attempt from Marley.
Marley seems to have recovered his senses.
Erikson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Erikson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marley looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Erikson distracts Marley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olav Erikson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Erikson swings for the body but Marley moves out of range.
Erikson misses with an uppercut
and Marley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Erikson throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Marley.
Erikson misses the shot to the body.
Erikson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Erikson loads up on a big right hand but Marley slips the punch.
Erikson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Erikson is looking to wear down Marley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marley connects with a solid leg kick.
Erikson scores with a nice head shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Erikson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marley cracks Erikson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Erikson throws a series of punches but Marley avoids them all with ease.
Erikson takes a swing at Marley's ribcage but misses.
Erikson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marley.
Marley throws a hook but Erikson avoids it easily.
Marley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Erikson.
Marley scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erikson dives in and scores a takedown into Marley's guard.
Olav Erikson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Erikson throws a strike but Marley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Erikson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikson has an active guard here but Marley has managed to pass into half guard.
Marley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Erikson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marley is working away from the top position though.
Erikson wants to get back to full guard.
Marley decides to return to a standing position.
Marley swings for the body but Erikson moves out of range.
Marley walks into a jab.
Dalston Marley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley throws a hook to the side of Erikson's head but Erikson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Erikson.
Erikson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Erikson is defended easily by Marley.
Erikson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olav Erikson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bone on bone clash there as Erikson blocks the leg kick.
Erikson fails with a takedown attempt.
Erikson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marley moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley throws a jab but it's blocked by Erikson.
Erikson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marley.
Erikson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marley.
Erikson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marley on the side of the head.
Marley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Erikson takes a swing at Marley's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Erikson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Erikson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Olav Erikson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marley thows a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalston Marley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Erikson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olav Erikson!
During a confident post fight interview, Olav Erikson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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