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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Mybitch throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Smethers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mybitch's guard.
Smethers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smethers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smethers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smethers throws a strike but Mybitch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Smethers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smethers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mybitch manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Smethers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smethers postures up in Mybitch's guard and throws a big left but Mybitch blocks it.
Smethers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smethers throwing strikes from guard but Mybitch blocks nicely. #T1#
Smethers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smethers throws a strike but Mybitch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Smethers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smethers will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Smethers seems keen to control Mybitch's posture.
Smethers wants to improve his position but instead Mybitch has moved into half guard.
Smethers is looking to escape.#T2#
Smethers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smethers is controlling Mybitch's trapped leg to prevent Mybitch from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Smethers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smethers is looking to control Mybitch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smethers avoid being mounted?
Smethers wants to improve his position but Mybitch is controlling well.
#T3#
Smethers misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smethers is looking for a sweep. Mybitch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smethers or perhaps it was just good defense by Mybitch, which made it look bad.
Mybitch has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mybitch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mybitch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mybitch tries to clinch up
and Smethers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mybitch thinking. #T4#
Smethers shoots for a double leg takedown but Mybitch sprawls well. He's pushed Smethers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mybitch cracks Smethers with a good jab.
Mybitch misses with a few strikes there.
A left and a right from Mybitch both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Henry Smethers has been cut.
Mybitch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smethers dodges the punch combination from Mybitch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smethers checks a low kick from Mybitch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yewis Mybitch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Smethers's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mybitch throws a chopping leg kick but Smethers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mybitch throws a right and a left that Smethers avoids nicely.
Smethers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mybitch sprawls and moves away.
Smethers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mybitch counters with a three punch combo that has Smethers backing up. Smethers nods at Mybitch to acknowledge the strikes.
Mybitch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mybitch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smethers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smethers tries to counter with a takedown but Mybitch is quick to defend against it.
Mybitch closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yewis Mybitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mybitch is looking to clinch.
Mybitch wants to clinch.
Smethers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Smethers keeps the fight on the outside.
Smethers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mybitch counters with a straight right hand.
Mybitch tries to bum rush Smethers with a series of wild strikes but Smethers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mybitch blocks a jab.
Mybitch misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Smethers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mybitch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smethers.
Mybitch is looking to escape.
Smethers thows a huge punch but Mybitch dodges it nicely.
Mybitch is breathing heavily.#T2#
Mybitch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smethers.
Smethers throws a strike but Mybitch avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Smethers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smethers throws a strike but Mybitch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
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!#ES#
Smethers pushes Mybitch off and gets back to his feet.
Mybitch tries to clinch up but Smethers circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Smethers misses its target.
A left and a right from Mybitch both land. Nice combination. #TD#
Smethers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mybitch on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smethers thows a huge punch but Mybitch dodges it nicely.
Mybitch on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Smethers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Smethers there.
Mybitch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smethers.
Smethers thows a huge punch but Mybitch dodges it nicely.
Smethers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mybitch defending well though.
Mybitch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smethers.
Smethers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mybitch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smethers thows a huge punch but Mybitch dodges it nicely.
Mybitch tries to kick Smethers off but Smethers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smethers looks to land a strike but Mybitch avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Smethers with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Smethers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smethers throwing strikes but missing.
Smethers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smethers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smethers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smethers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smethers throws a strike but Mybitch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mybitch won't allow Smethers to sweep him here.
Smethers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mybitch manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Henry Smethers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smethers lands a couple of digs.
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 Henry Smethers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Smethers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Smethers drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smethers throwing strikes from guard but Mybitch blocks nicely.
Mybitch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smethers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mybitch pulls Smethers in close to prevent any damage.
Mybitch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smethers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smethers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Smethers prevents Mybitch from getting back to his feet.
Mybitch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mybitch looking for a sweep. Not yet Mybitch, not yet.
Mybitch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smethers stands up over Mybitch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smethers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mybitch's head.
Smethers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smethers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smethers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smethers throwing strikes from guard but Mybitch blocks nicely.
Smethers is looking to work some ground and pound but Mybitch has wrist control.
Smethers cracks Mybitch with a solid left hand.#T2#
Smethers cracks Mybitch with a solid left hand.
Smethers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mybitch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smethers throwing strikes from guard but Mybitch blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smethers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smethers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smethers working some strikes from top position.
Smethers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mybitch looking to control.
Smethers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smethers postures up in Mybitch's guard and throws a big left but Mybitch blocks it.
Smethers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mybitch's head.#T3#
Smethers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smethers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smethers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smethers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smethers lands a couple of elbows.
Smethers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smethers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mybitch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smethers stands up over Mybitch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smethers is looking to work some ground and pound but Mybitch has wrist control.
Smethers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mybitch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smethers. #T4#
Smethers with a nice head shot there.
Smethers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smethers landing with the ground and pound.
Mybitch controls Smethers momentarily but Smethers frees himself.
Smethers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mybitch's head.
Smethers is looking to work some ground and pound but Mybitch has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mybitch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smethers tries for a takedown but Mybitch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Smethers blocks the low kick.
Smethers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mybitch sprawls and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Smethers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smethers 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yewis Mybitch!
An out of breath Yewis Mybitch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Benson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
English pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benson throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Alex English has been cut.
English really is a fat lump.
English gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Benson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Benson. #BC2#
Benson breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Benson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
English throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Benson misses with a combination
and English cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
English misses with a takedown attempt - Benson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
English shoots in for a double leg but Benson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex English. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2#
Benson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching English on his heels. He'll look to pass English's guard now, I'm sure.
Benson wants to control from the top but English keeps moving.
Benson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
English wants to stand up but Benson is controlling him.
English is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2#
Benson gets to his feet. English looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
English throws a series of punches but Benson moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benson, as that shot connected.
#TD2#
Benson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. English looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Benson tries to advance to mount but English denies him.
English might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Benson stands up.
Benson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from English.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
English pushes Benson up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Benson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Benson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2#
Benson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Benson clinches up with English and pushes him back against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Benson pulls English into guard.
English working some strikes from top position.
Benson wants to stand and escape but English is having none of it.
Benson striking off his back but it's not causing English any problems.
English wants to stand but Benson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Benson is trying to keep English in close.
English wants to control from the top but Benson keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
English wants to stand but Benson is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Benson pulls English in close to his closed guard and prevents English from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Benson working for a triangle but English defends it easily.
Benson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Benson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex English's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Benson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but English is out of range.
Benson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC2#
English is rocked!#TD2#
Benson shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! English is on queer street and Benson is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Chris Benson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Erickson shoots in for a takedown but Nye shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Nye was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Erickson closes the distance and clinches up with Nye, looking for a takedown. Erickson pushes Nye against the cage but Nye circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Erickson looks to move away, Nye throws a big counter combo but Erickson just gets out of the way.
Erickson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Erickson looks to move away, Nye throws a big counter combo but Erickson just gets out of the way.
Bill Nye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Erickson.
Erickson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nye throwing a counter right hand but Erickson manages to avoid it.
Erickson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nye blocks a head kick by Erickson.
As Erickson looks to move away, Nye throws a big counter combo but Erickson just gets out of the way.
Erickson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nye pinned against the cage. Nye gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nye seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erickson shoots in but Nye avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Erickson looks to move away, Nye throws a big counter combo but Erickson just gets out of the way.
Erickson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Erickson goes for a double leg but Nye avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nye continues to drive forward.
It looked like Nye was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Erickson throws a head kick but Nye moves out of range.
Bill Nye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Erickson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nye counters with a three punch combo that has Erickson backing up. Erickson nods at Nye to acknowledge the strikes.
Erickson looks winded!
Erickson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nye sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nye went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Erickson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nye swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ed Erickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Erickson is defended easily by Nye.
Erickson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nye swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Erickson looks to move away, Nye throws a big counter combo but Erickson just gets out of the way.
Erickson moves in looking to clinch but Nye pushes him off.#T2#
Erickson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nye avoids it really well and circles away.
Erickson with a poor takedown
and Nye counters with a three punch combo that has Erickson backing up. Erickson nods at Nye to acknowledge the strikes.
Erickson tries to clinch but Nye moves away
and Nye counters with a one-two to the body.
Erickson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nye appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nye leaves Erickson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Erickson wants to clinch but Nye slips to the side
and Nye counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Erickson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nye. #T3#
Erickson throws a jab but it's blocked by Nye.
Erickson tries to close the distance and clinch but Nye swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Erickson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nye's waist but Nye gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Erickson off to one side.
Nye seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Erickson misses with a few strikes there.
Erickson throws a sloppy head kick
and Nye counters with a series of strikes. Erickson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Erickson misses with a takedown attempt
and Nye counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Erickson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Erickson shoots and misses
and Nye counters with a left and a right that stings Erickson.
Nye avoids a punch combination nicely.
Erickson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Erickson throws a lazy head kick
and Nye counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Erickson misses
and Nye counters with a series of strikes. Erickson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Erickson fails with the takedown.
Erickson misses with the combination.
Nye is looking for a counter combo.
Erickson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nye sprawls well. Nye wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Erickson gets slowly back to his feet.
As Erickson looks to move away, Nye throws a big counter combo but Erickson just gets out of the way.
Erickson tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Nye dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Erickson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nye counters with a three punch combo that has Erickson backing up. Erickson nods at Nye to acknowledge the strikes.
Nye keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Nye was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Erickson moves in looking to clinch but Nye pushes him off.
Erickson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nye sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Erickson tries to clinch there but Nye circles away.
Nye has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Erickson fails with the takedown
and Erickson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bill Nye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Erickson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Erickson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Erickson is breathing heavily.
Nye swats away the attempt to clinch by Erickson.#T1#
A head kick by Erickson misses
and Nye counters with a series of strikes. Erickson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erickson can do to turn this around?
Erickson darts in looking for a takedown but Nye gets double underhooks and turns Erickson into the cage.
Erickson shoots in and drives through. Nye sprawls well.
Erickson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nye is looking for a counter combo.
Erickson tries to clinch there but Nye circles away.
Nye seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Erickson tries to clinch up but Nye circles away and keeps his distance.
Erickson misses with a double jab
and Nye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Erickson tries to clinch up.
Nye is looking for a counter combo.
Erickson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nye sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Erickson somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Nye. No joy for Erickson on that attempt.
Nye went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Erickson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nye is looking for a counter combo.
Erickson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nye counters with a nice uppercut.
Nye is working the combinations to good effect here.
Erickson tries to clinch but Nye moves out of range.
Nye appears to be looking for a big counter.
Erickson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nye swivels and escapes.
As Erickson looks to move away, Nye throws a big counter combo but Erickson just gets out of the way.
Erickson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Erickson fails with the takedown
and Nye counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Erickson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Nye to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Erickson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Erickson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nye slaps away a takedown attempt from Erickson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nye throws a big counter combination but Erickson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Erickson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Erickson throws a sloppy head kick
and Nye counters with a series of strikes. Erickson will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Erickson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nye is looking for a counter combo.
Erickson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nye is fending him off so far but Erickson persists. Nope, Nye circles away and we're back to standing.
Erickson shoots in for a takedown but Nye shows good takedown defense.
Nye stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nye wants it to stay on the feet.
Nye seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Erickson misses with a double jab
and Nye counters with a series of strikes. Erickson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Erickson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nye keeps the fight on the outside.
Nye is looking for a counter combo.
Erickson shoots and misses
and Nye counters with a series of strikes. Erickson will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Nye dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Erickson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nye seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Erickson misses with a head kick.
Nye appears to be looking for a big counter.
Erickson throws a jab but it's blocked by Nye.
As Erickson looks to move away, Nye throws a big counter combo but Erickson just gets out of the way.
Nye stuffs the takedown attempt from Erickson. Erickson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nye appears to be looking for a big counter.
Erickson fails with the takedown
and Nye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bill Nye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Erickson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Erickson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nye appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nye circles away from the clinch attempt.
Erickson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Erickson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Erickson has his takedown stuffed
and Nye counters with a nice uppercut.
Erickson fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Erickson looks to move away, Nye throws a big counter combo but Erickson just gets out of the way.
Erickson fails to land the takedown.
Nye is looking for a counter combo.
Nye slaps away a takedown attempt from Erickson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Erickson misses with a takedown
and Nye counters with a series of strikes. Erickson will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Erickson fails with the takedown
and Nye counters with a left and a right that stings Erickson.
Erickson throws a head kick but Nye moves out of range.
Erickson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nye counters with a stiff right hand.
Erickson fails to land with a series of punches.
Erickson throws a head kick but Nye moves out of range.
Nye is looking for a counter combo.
Erickson tries for a takedown but Nye sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nye throws a big counter combination but Erickson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Erickson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Nye to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Erickson moves in looking to clinch but Nye pushes him off.
Erickson darts in trying to clinch
and Nye counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#
Erickson is rocked!
Erickson throws a head kick but Nye moves out of range.
As Erickson looks to move away, Nye throws a big counter combo but Erickson just gets out of the way.
Erickson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nye appears to be looking for a big counter.
Erickson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nye seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Erickson or perhaps it was just good defense by Nye, which made it look bad.
Nye avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4#
Erickson tries for a takedown but Nye circles away easily
and Nye counters with a three punch combo that has Erickson backing up. Erickson nods at Nye to acknowledge the strikes.
Erickson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nye is looking for a counter combo.
Erickson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nye circles away.
Erickson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Nye was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erickson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nye throws a big counter combination but Erickson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Erickson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nye but Nye pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nye went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Nye showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nye 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Nye!
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