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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Denzel Arcidiacono (ranked 4948 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Erickson (ranked 6532 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denzel Arcidiacono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ed Erickson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arcidiacono misses with a two punch combination.
Erickson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Erickson but Erickson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Erickson avoids the head kick by Arcidiacono.
Erickson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arcidiacono throws out the jab.
Arcidiacono dives in for a single leg takedown but Erickson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denzel Arcidiacono. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arcidiacono tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erickson was well out of range. Poor timing from Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Erickson circles away quickly and effectively.
Erickson closes the distance and pushes Arcidiacono back into the cage.
Erickson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Arcidiacono just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arcidiacono is trying to pull guard but Erickson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Erickson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arcidiacono is defended easily by Erickson.
Denzel Arcidiacono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arcidiacono displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Erickson.
Erickson lands a big head kick that sends Arcidiacono tumbling to the mat! Erickson takes a step backwards and waves Arcidiacono back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Arcidiacono is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erickson fails with the takedown.
Erickson fails with the takedown.
Erickson closes the distance and pushes Arcidiacono back into the cage.
Erickson is working for takedown but Arcidiacono is calmly controlling the position for now.
Erickson fails to pull guard.
Erickson jumps guard but Arcidiacono turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Erickson goes for a takedown attempt but Arcidiacono pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Arcidiacono misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Erickson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Arcidiacono has closed the distance and engaged Erickson in a clinch.
Arcidiacono is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erickson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arcidiacono is defending well.
Erickson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arcidiacono avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arcidiacono has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Erickson uses from the top position.
Arcidiacono is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erickson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arcidiacono is working for a kimura but Erickson is defending it quite comfortably.
Arcidiacono passes the guard and advances to mount!
Arcidiacono is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Erickson is surviving well by controlling Arcidiacono's body position as best he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Erickson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arcidiacono throws some wild stikes that Erickson manages to avoid easily.
Arcidiacono punching from mount but Erickson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Erickson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Arcidiacono looking for a guillotine from mount but Erickson is having none of it.
Erickson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono landing shots from mount.
Arcidiacono looking to secure an arm triangle but Erickson defends it well.
Arcidiacono misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Arcidiacono prevents Erickson from getting the reversal.
Arcidiacono scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Erickson?
Arcidiacono looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erickson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arcidiacono is looking for a triangle but Erickson pushes his legs off easily.
Arcidiacono tries to strike from the bottom.
Arcidiacono bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Erickson's guard.
Erickson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono drops back looking for a leg! Erickson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Erickson manages to kick Arcidiacono off! Arcidiacono jumps back into Erickson's guard.
Erickson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arcidiacono. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Erickson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Arcidiacono drops back looking for a leg! Erickson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Erickson manages to kick Arcidiacono off! Arcidiacono jumps back into Erickson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denzel Arcidiacono dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Erickson shoots in looking for a takedown but Arcidiacono manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Erickson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arcidiacono shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Erickson pinned against the cage. Erickson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arcidiacono looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Erickson is fending him off so far but Arcidiacono persists. Nope, Erickson circles away and we're back to standing.
Erickson shoots in and drives through. Arcidiacono sprawls well.
Erickson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Erickson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denzel Arcidiacono. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Erickson shoots in and drives through. Arcidiacono sprawls well.
Arcidiacono shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Denzel Arcidiacono is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arcidiacono shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Erickson counters with a head kick. That will keep Arcidiacono thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Arcidiacono really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Erickson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arcidiacono pinned against the cage. Arcidiacono gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erickson closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arcidiacono manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcidiacono is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arcidiacono looking to hit a scissor sweep but Erickson is one step ahead there.
Erickson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arcidiacono looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arcidiacono looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arcidiacono!
Arcidiacono working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arcidiacono decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Erickson lands with a kick to the temple. Arcidiacono shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arcidiacono doesn't manage to clinch there - Erickson circles away.
Erickson shoots in and drives through. Arcidiacono sprawls well.
Erickson doesn't manage to clinch there - Arcidiacono circles away.
Arcidiacono throws a series of punches but Erickson moves out of range.
Arcidiacono tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Erickson swivels and escapes.
Erickson fails with the takedown.
Arcidiacono throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Erickson's waist but Erickson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arcidiacono off to one side.
Arcidiacono darts in looking for a takedown but Erickson gets double underhooks and turns Arcidiacono into the cage.
Erickson shoots in looking for a takedown but Arcidiacono manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Erickson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Erickson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Erickson duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arcidiacono is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ed Erickson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arcidiacono displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Erickson.
Erickson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Erickson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erickson clinches up against the cage.
Erickson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Erickson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arcidiacono defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Erickson.
Arcidiacono gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arcidiacono has Erickson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Erickson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Arcidiacono is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Erickson breaks from the clinch.
Erickson scores with a head kick. Arcidiacono tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Erickson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono shoots and misses
and Erickson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erickson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arcidiacono as he avoids it easily.
Erickson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Arcidiacono's guard.
Arcidiacono has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Erickson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Erickson as he checks the leg kick.
Erickson throws a head kick that Arcidiacono semi-blocks.
Arcidiacono drives through and clinches with Erickson against the cage.
Arcidiacono wants to break the clinch but can't.
Erickson manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Arcidiacono. No joy for Erickson on that attempt.
Arcidiacono has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Erickson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arcidiacono manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Arcidiacono has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Erickson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Denzel Arcidiacono will probably get the nod.
That's time! Arcidiacono's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Arcidiacono fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Erickson checks it well.
Arcidiacono shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arcidiacono looks for a takedown but Erickson sprawls well.
Arcidiacono tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erickson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Arcidiacono backs off Erickson throws a huge counter combo but Arcidiacono manages to avoid it all.
Arcidiacono misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Erickson.
Arcidiacono takes a kick to the side of the head.
Erickson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arcidiacono doesn't manage to clinch there - Erickson circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcidiacono wants to clinch
and Erickson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Erickson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oh Arcidiacono is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Erickson instigates a clinch.
Arcidiacono is pressed up against the cage. Erickson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arcidiacono down to the mat. Arcidiacono avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Erickson shoots in for a takedown but Arcidiacono shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arcidiacono throws a big counter combination but Erickson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erickson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Denzel Arcidiacono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Erickson.
Arcidiacono looks for a takedown but Erickson sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono seems to have got his legs back now.
Erickson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Arcidiacono keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arcidiacono fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Erickson closes the distance and clinches.
Arcidiacono jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Erickson walks away with a smile on his face. Arcidiacono gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Danga de danga de dang - Erickson scores with a four punch combination!
Erickson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Arcidiacono scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arcidiacono shoots in but no luck this time.
Erickson forces Arcidiacono back against the cage and clinches.
Arcidiacono is trying to break the clinch but Erickson has him pressed against the cage.
Erickson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Erickson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Erickson duly obliges.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arcidiacono looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab lands there for Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono with a poor takedown
and Erickson counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erickson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Arcidiacono clinches up against the cage.
Erickson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Erickson moves into the clinch.
Arcidiacono drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Erickson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Erickson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Arcidiacono to keep the fight standing.
Erickson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arcidiacono.
Arcidiacono jumps guard but Erickson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ed Erickson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erickson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Erickson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arcidiacono.
Erickson unleashes a big counter combination but Arcidiacono bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Erickson closes the distance and clinches.
Erickson manages to break the clinch.
Erickson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arcidiacono but Arcidiacono pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Arcidiacono tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Erickson defends well and Arcidiacono ends up having to push Erickson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Erickson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Arcidiacono.
Erickson lands a head kick. Arcidiacono smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Erickson stuffs the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erickson clinches up against the cage.
Erickson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arcidiacono fails with a takedown attempt.
Ed Erickson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denzel Arcidiacono is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Erickson connects with a high kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Erickson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arcidiacono 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ed Erickson!
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RATING
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