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Event:
Test of Wills III
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Skywalker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Erikson clinches up against the cage.
Skywalker can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.
Skywalker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skywalker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skywalker.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Erikson.
Erikson leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Erikson.
A short left from Skywalker.
Skywalker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skywalker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Erikson prevents a body shot from Skywalker.
Skywalker misses with a punch on the inside.
Skywalker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erikson's elbow.
Skywalker tries a body shot but Erikson blocks it.
Erikson misses with a body punch.
Skywalker tries to work over Erikson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skywalker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skywalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skywalker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson scores with a hook to the body.
Skywalker being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Skywalker lands a nice shot to the body.
Erikson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
Erikson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skywalker can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.
Skywalker misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Erikson.
Skywalker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Erikson effectively controlling the action here.
Erikson taking a breather.
Erikson misses with the head strike.
Skywalker misses with some punches.
Skywalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
Erikson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Erikson lands a nice shot to the body.
Skywalker throws a head punch that misses.
Skywalker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Erikson.
A short right from Skywalker on the inside. #T2#
Skywalker lands an uppercut.
Erikson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skywalker looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Erikson.
Erikson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skywalker working aggressively here.
Erikson blocking some punches.
Skywalker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Erikson blocking some punches.
Erikson blocking some punches.
Erikson tries a body shot but Skywalker blocks it.
Erikson wants to take the fight to the mat but Skywalker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Erikson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skywalker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skywalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Skywalker fails to land.
Erikson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Skywalker fails to land.
Erikson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Skywalker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Skywalker lands a nice uppercut.
Erikson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skywalker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Erikson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skywalker digs a right hand underneath Erikson's ribcage. Erikson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Skywalker fails to land.
Erikson blocks a body shot from Skywalker.
Erikson has Skywalker pushed against the cage.
Skywalker has a couple of punches blocked by Erikson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skywalker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Erikson lands an uppercut.
Erikson misses with a knee strike.
Erikson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Erikson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skywalker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skywalker has a couple of punches blocked by Erikson.
Skywalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erikson.
Erikson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice left hand lands by Skywalker.
Skywalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
Erikson prevents a body shot from Skywalker. #T4#
Skywalker swings wildly with an uppercut but Erikson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Erikson blocks a body shot from Skywalker.
Skywalker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Skywalker fails to land.
Skywalker is working Erikson over against the cage.
Erikson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skywalker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erikson's elbow.
Skywalker is leaning against Erikson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skywalker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Erikson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Skywalker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Erikson.
Skywalker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Erikson is trying to control. Skywalker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Skywalker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Skywalker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Finnick Skywalker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Erikson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Erikson moves into the clinch.
Skywalker lands with a short shot to the head.
Skywalker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Erikson misses with the head strike.
Erikson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skywalker digs a right hand underneath Erikson's ribcage. Erikson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Skywalker.
Skywalker scores with a shoulder strike.
Skywalker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eriksons head.
Skywalker has a couple of punches blocked by Erikson.
Erikson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Skywalker tries a body shot but Erikson blocks it.
Skywalker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Erikson.
Skywalker lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Skywalker.
Erikson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skywalker's elbow. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skywalker.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Skywalker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skywalker lands with a right to the head.
Skywalker is leaning against Erikson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skywalker lands a nice shot to the body.
Skywalker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Erikson or not.
Skywalker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skywalker lands with a short shot to the head.
Skywalker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Erikson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skywalker pushes Erikson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skywalker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Skywalker on the inside.
Skywalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skywalker prevents the takedown attempt.
Skywalker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Skywalker as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Skywalker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skywalker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eriksons head.
Skywalker misses with the head strike.
Skywalker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Erikson backwards. #T2#
Skywalker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skywalker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Skywalker - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Skywalker.
Finnick Skywalker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skywalker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erikson's elbow.
Skywalker can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.
Skywalker has a couple of punches blocked by Erikson.
A nice left hand lands by Erikson.
Skywalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skywalker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Skywalker can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.
Skywalker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Erikson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Skywalker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skywalker lands an uppercut.
Skywalker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Skywalker fails to land.
Skywalker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eriksons head.
Erikson missing with knees to the body.
Skywalker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Skywalker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Erikson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Erikson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skywalker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Erikson misses with a knee to the head.
Skywalker scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Skywalker.
Skywalker scores with a shoulder strike.
Skywalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Erikson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Skywalker.
A short right from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skywalker lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skywalker.
Skywalker scores with a shoulder strike.
Skywalker misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Skywalker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skywalker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skywalker lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands a right hand.
Skywalker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Erikson is rocked!
Skywalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
Oh Erikson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skywalker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Erikson seems to have got his legs back now.
Skywalker lands a shoulder strike.
Skywalker tries to work over Erikson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skywalker pushes Erikson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skywalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands a hook that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
A short uppercut from Erikson.
Erikson has a couple of punches blocked by Skywalker.
Erikson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skywalker lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skywalker cracks Erikson with a nice body shot.
Skywalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skywalker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skywalker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skywalker misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnick Skywalker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Skywalker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Skywalker tries to keep at a distance but Erikson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Erikson.
Skywalker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Erikson.
Skywalker is leaning against Erikson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skywalker scores with a hook to the body.
Skywalker can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.
Skywalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
Skywalker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Skywalker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Skywalker lands a body punch.
Skywalker pushes Erikson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skywalker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skywalker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skywalker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skywalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skywalker presses Erikson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Skywalker working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Erikson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skywalker lands with a short shot to the head.
Skywalker digs a right hand into Erikson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Erikson's gas tank.
Erikson blocks a body shot from Skywalker.
A head punch on the inside from Erikson fails to land.
Skywalker misses with the head strike.
Skywalker can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.
Nice body punch from Skywalker - that landed with a thud.
Erikson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Skywalker on the inside.
Skywalker lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Skywalker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Erikson has a couple of punches blocked by Skywalker.
Skywalker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Skywalker fails to land.
Skywalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erikson blocks a body shot from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands a right hand.
Erikson blocks a body shot from Skywalker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erikson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finnick Skywalker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Skywalker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Skywalker.
Skywalker misses with a punch on the inside.
Skywalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skywalker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Skywalker - that landed with a thud.
Skywalker has a couple of punches blocked by Erikson.
Skywalker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Skywalker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skywalker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skywalker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skywalker.
A right handed body shot lands from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Skywalker misses with a body punch.
Skywalker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Erikson has a couple of punches blocked by Skywalker.
Skywalker lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Skywalker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Erikson looking for a takedown.
Skywalker scores with a shoulder strike.
Skywalker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Skywalker misses with some punches.
Skywalker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skywalker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skywalker tries to work over Erikson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erikson.
Skywalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Erikson.
Skywalker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skywalker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Erikson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skywalker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Erikson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Erikson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skywalker.
Skywalker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Erikson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skywalker throws a right hand that misses
and Erikson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Erikson drives through and clinches with Skywalker against the cage.
Skywalker tries to work over Erikson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skywalker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skywalker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson.
Erik Erikson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Skywalker.
Erikson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skywalker is defending well for now.
Skywalker pushes Erikson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Erikson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Skywalker.
Skywalker misses with some punches.
Erikson lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finnick Skywalker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skywalker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnick Skywalker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Erikson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Erikson is leaning against Chip and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Erikson missing with knees to the body.
Erikson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Erikson stalling the fight.
Erikson lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Erikson.
Erikson is working Chip over against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Erikson.
Chip is trying to force a seperation but Erikson has the dominant position.
Erikson lands with a short shot to the head.
Erikson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chip backwards. #TD#
Erikson has clasped his hands together around Chip's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Chip throws Erikson to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Erikson forces Chip back against the cage and clinches.
Erikson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
A hook to the body from Erikson.
Chip looks winded!
A short uppercut from Erikson.
Erikson scores with a hook to the body.
Chip on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Erikson lands a nice uppercut.
Erikson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chip is trying to break the clinch but Erikson has him pressed against the cage.
Erikson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chip is defending well for now.
Erikson controlling the action here for a moment.
Erikson is looking for a takedown.#T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Erikson lands a left hand.
Erikson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Erikson avoiding damage.
Erikson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Still in the clinch, Erikson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Erikson has Chip pressed against the cage, preventing Chip from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Erikson scores with a hook to the body.
Erikson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Erikson just leaning against Chip, taking a breather.
Erikson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Erikson has hold of one of Chip's legs. Chip is fighting the takedown attempt but Erikson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Chip looking to hit a scissor sweep but Erikson is one step ahead there.
Erikson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Erikson connects with a couple of short punches.
Erikson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erikson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Erikson wants to control from the top but Chip keeps moving.
Erikson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've been informed that Chip has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Erikson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chip on the ground.
Erikson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Erikson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Erikson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC#
Chip is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Erikson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chip is still in real trouble! Can Erikson finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erikson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Erikson lands a couple of digs.
Erikson is working Chip over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Erikson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Erikson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Erikson working some strikes from top position.
Erikson stands up over Chip, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Erikson landing some decent shots from guard.
Erikson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Erikson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Erikson dominated that 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.
#R2##CL#
Chip gets tackled into the cage by Erikson. Erikson maintains the clinch.
Chip seems to have recovered his senses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Erikson.
Chip has had enough of the clinch but Erikson keeps him there for the moment.
Erikson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Erikson lands a left hand.
Erikson scores with a hook to the body.
Erikson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Erikson just leaning against Chip, taking a breather.
Erikson is working Chip over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Erikson tries to land knees in the clinch but Chip avoids the damage to the body.
Erikson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chip can do to turn this around?
Erikson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chip is breathing heavily.
Erikson lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Erikson wants the takedown. Chip is fighting it off but Erikson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Chip's guard against the cage.#T1#
Erikson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Erikson landing with the ground and pound.
Erikson is working Chip over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Erikson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Erikson advances position into side control!
Chip takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Erikson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Chip is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Erikson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Erikson!
Erik Erikson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Castre darts in trying to clinch
and Erikson counters with a left to the body.
Erikson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Castre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Erikson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Erikson throws out a loose jab but Castre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erikson throws an overhand right that lands on Castre's shoulder, as Castre tries to avoid the shot.
Castre slips under a jab from Erikson.#CL#
Castre has Erikson up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Castre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castre goes for a double leg but Erikson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Erikson continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson with a hook.
Castre fails with the takedown.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Erikson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Erikson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Castre.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atreus Castre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Erikson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Castre up against the cage.
Castre stalling in the clinch but Erikson improves position.
Castre jumps guard but Erikson stands there with Castre around his waist. Castre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Castre is trying to pull guard but Erikson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Castre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Erikson after a bit of a struggle.
Erikson lands a right hand.
Erikson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castre backwards.
Erikson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Erikson.
Erikson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Castre blocks it with crossed arms. #T2##TD2#
Erikson lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erikson scoring with some ground and pound.
Erikson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2#
Castre is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erikson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Castre is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Erikson postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Castre covers up, he's hurt! Erikson keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Erikson and the ref steps in to end the fight! Erikson can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Erikson!
Erik Erikson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Erikson loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
Erikson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simpson circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Erikson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Simpson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Erikson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Erikson's back!
Simpson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simpson punches the canvas rather than the man.
Erikson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Simpson.
#SUB#
Simpson is persistently looking for the submission but Erikson is defending it well.
Erikson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. #T1#
Erikson can't escape the position.
Erikson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Erikson tries to escape but Simpson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Simpson working for a choke but Erikson is defending well. #SUB#
Erikson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Simpson gets his way!
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Erikson wants to control his opponent's hands but Simpson gets his hands free.
Erikson wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Erikson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Simpson gets his way!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Simpson controlling the positon.#T3#
Simpson is hanging on to Erikson's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Simpson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Simpson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Erikson trying to survive by controlling the hands.
I really don't envy Erikson right now.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Erikson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simpson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Erikson trying to control the action but Simpson just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Simpson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Simpson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Simpson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson keeps control of the position as Erikson tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Simpson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Simpson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Erikson misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Erikson has closed the distance and engaged Simpson in a clinch.
Erikson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Erikson can't break the clinch.
Simpson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Erikson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Simpson regains guard.
Simpson is trying to control the position but Erikson postures up.
Erikson scoring with some ground and pound.
Erikson distracts Simpson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Erikson won't allow Simpson to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Erikson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Erikson lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Erikson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Erikson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Erikson postures up and lands a big shot to Simpson's brow.
Erikson chips away with some ground and pound.
Erikson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Simpson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Simpson wants to get up but he can't break Erikson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Erikson pulls Simpson in to control the position.
Simpson looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Erikson keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Simpson being controlled here momentarily.
Simpson trying to control but Erikson is working from the bottom.
Erikson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Erikson instigates a clinch.
Simpson wants a takedown but no success here.
Erikson lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Erikson has hold of one of Simpson's legs. Simpson is fighting the takedown attempt but Erikson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Erikson works over Simpson with some ground and pound from guard.
Erikson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Erikson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Erikson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Erikson working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Erikson cracks Simpson with a solid left hand.
Erikson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Erikson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Erikson distracts Simpson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erikson scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#
Simpson is rocked!
Erikson gets to his feet and stands over Simpson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Simpson felt that one! Erikson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Simpson from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Erikson!
Erik Erikson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Erikson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Erikson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thompson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thompson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thompson controlling Erikson's posture.
Erikson cracks Thompson with a solid left hand.
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thompson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Erikson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Erikson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Erikson 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.
Thompson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erikson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thompson trying to control but Erikson is working from the bottom.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Erikson is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Erikson is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Erikson gets a clinch. #TD2#
Erikson tightens his grip and picks Thompson up, before dumping him to the ground. Thompson manages to land in guard.
Thompson is controlling Erikson's posture.
Erikson works over Thompson with some ground and pound from guard.
Erikson scoring with some ground and pound.
Thompson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Erikson wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Erikson postures up and lands a big shot to Thompson's brow.
Thompson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Erikson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Thompson 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.
Thompson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Thompson is looking for a triangle but Erikson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Thompson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Erikson is aware though and is defending well.
Erikson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Erikson landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Thompson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Erikson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thompson is breathing heavily.#T4#
Erikson trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson looking to control.
Erikson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Erikson cracks Thompson with a solid left hand.
Erikson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thompson's head.
Erikson postures up and lands a big shot to Thompson's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thompson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thompson has momentary wrist control but Erikson slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erikson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Erikson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Erikson lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#
Thompson is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erik Erikson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
and Erikson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Thompson! He's just covering up as Erikson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Erikson!
Erik Erikson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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