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Event:
DC 85
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Erenberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Romano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Erenberg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Romano. #CL2#
Romano drives through and clinches with Erenberg against the cage.
Erenberg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Romano to keep the fight standing.
Erenberg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Romano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Erenberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terence Erenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Romano.
Erenberg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano lands with a light punch inside.
Romano tries to work over Erenberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Erenberg can't get the takedown.
Erenberg tries to score a body lock takedown but Romano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Romano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romano lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
A short right from Romano.
Romano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Erenberg.
Romano lands a right hand.
Erenberg tries to score a body lock takedown but Romano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romano.
Romano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Romano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Erenberg seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Romano can turn it around.
Erenberg is breathing heavily.
Romano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Romano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Romano lands with a left to the head.
Romano working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Erenberg is rocked!
Romano digs a right hand into Erenberg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Erenberg's gas tank.
Oh Erenberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Erenberg is looking to take this one to the mat.
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!
Romano is working Erenberg over against the cage.
Erenberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Romano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Romano.
A right hook to the body lands for Romano.
Romano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Erenberg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Romano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Romano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Erenberg backwards.
Romano dips a shoulder and cracks Erenberg with a mighty uppercut! Erenberg falls back against the cage and Romano unloads with a barrage of strikes! Erenberg is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Romano screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muenster Romano!
Our winner, Muenster Romano, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DC 72 Sitsongrit vs Leader
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Szopa scores with the left hand. Erenberg knows he should have avoided that one.
Szopa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Erenberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Szopa misses with a left hand
and Erenberg counters with a nice body shot.
Szopa connects with a looping right hand.
Erenberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good shot there by Erenberg.
Erenberg connects with a right hand. Szopa shakes it off.
Erenberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Szopa is just out of range.
Erenberg ducks right into an uppercut from Szopa.
Szopa throws a shot from downtown. Erenberg moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szopa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Erenberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Szopa misses with a hook.
Erenberg tries to counter with a takedown but Szopa is quick to defend against it.
Erenberg staying out of range there.
Szopa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Erenberg closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Szopa's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szopa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Erenberg trying to control but Szopa is working from the bottom. #T1#
Erenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Erenberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Szopa trying to keep a closed guard but Erenberg is proving a slippery customer.
Erenberg forces his way into half guard.
Erenberg 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Erenberg is looking to advance position but Szopa won't allow it.
Erenberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Szopa!
Erenberg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Szopa is looking to improve his position but Erenberg isn't that keen on the idea.
Erenberg unloading with bombs!#T2#
Szopa is working to get back to half guard.
Erenberg wants to control the pace but Szopa is squirming around nicely.
Szopa is trying to escape the mount.
Erenberg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Erenberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Szopa is looking to escape.
Erenberg raining down shots from the mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erenberg lands a big shot there that rocks Szopa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Szopa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Erenberg with shots to the head and body - Szopa looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#Szopa is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Szopa is looking to improve his position but Erenberg isn't that keen on the idea.
Szopa is still in real trouble! Can Erenberg finish him?
Erenberg unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Szopa wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Erenberg celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terence Erenberg!
Terence Erenberg thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DC 63: Mfer vs Rocksteady
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Erenberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Erenberg fails with the takedown
and Eli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Erenberg has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Eli throws a front kick that sends Erenberg stumbling back into the cage.
Erenberg misses with a wild body shot.
Eli misses the jab.
Eli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Erenberg.
Erenberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terence Erenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Erenberg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Eli on his heels. He'll look to pass Eli's guard now, I'm sure.
Eli trying to keep a closed guard but Erenberg is proving a slippery customer.
Erenberg trying to control but Eli is working from the bottom.
Erenberg is fighting to break Eli's control of his arms but Eli is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Erenberg throwing strikes but missing.
Erenberg forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Erenberg wants to pass to mount but Eli is defending the position. #SUB#
Eli is trying to control Erenberg's posture. Erenberg takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Eli! Erenberg is rotating here... this could be the end... Eli is out! Erenberg has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Terence Erenberg!
A very excited looking Terence Erenberg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
DC 54: Talvela vs Noeigati
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Erenberg throws a shot from downtown. Korolev moves away and avoids it.
Erenberg throws a jab when Korolev was well out of range.
Erenberg lands with a hook. Korolev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Erenberg shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Korolev's guard.
Erenberg stops Korolev from standing up.
Korolev is looking to stand back up but Erenberg counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Korolev.
Erenberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Korolev pushes Erenberg off looking to stand but Erenberg dives back in and keeps control.
Korolev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Erenberg.
Korolev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ES2#
Korolev has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Erenberg is on him like a limpet, forcing Korolev back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erenberg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Korolev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Korolev is pressed up against the cage. Erenberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Korolev down to the mat. Korolev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Erenberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korolev.
A low kick lands for Korolev.
Erenberg has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Erenberg tries for a takedown but Korolev circles away easily
and Korolev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terence Erenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Erenberg staying out of range there.
Erenberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Korolev counters with a nice right hand that sends Erenberg toppling to the canvas! Erenberg scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Korolev finish him?!#ROC2#Erenberg is rocked!
Erenberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oh Erenberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Erenberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Korolev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Erenberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Korolev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Korolev has Erenberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Korolev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Erenberg has picked Korolev up - he's going for a ride! Erenberg dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Korolev kicks off Erenberg and gets to his feet.
Erenberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Korolev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Erenberg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Korolev defends well and Erenberg ends up having to push Korolev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Erenberg looking for a takedown.
Erenberg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Korolev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Korolev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Korolev lands a hook that snaps the head of Erenberg backwards.
Korolev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Erenberg being controlled against the cage.
Erenberg wants to take the fight to the mat but Korolev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Erenberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Erenberg wants to take the fight to the mat but Korolev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Erenberg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Korolev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Korolev working the clinch nicely. Erenberg is working for position but Korolev cracks him with a big knee to the head! Erenberg crumples up against the cage and Korolev lands two more shots before the ref can save Erenberg! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Alexander Korolev!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Korolev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DC 45: It's Vegas Baby!
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Erenberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Erenberg down.
Erenberg lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Erenberg shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Erenberg takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Erenberg misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Erenberg misses with a hook
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Erenberg throws a sloppy body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Erenberg is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erenberg throws a right hand that misses
#KD2#
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp right hand that drops Erenberg! Sitsongrit lets Erenberg back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Erenberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Erenberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erenberg.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Erenberg steps away.
Erenberg misses with a body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a huge right that knocks Erenberg out cold! Sitsongrit is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit! |
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Event:
DC 34: Nitro vs Thrane
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Halli shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Erenberg moves into full guard.
Erenberg wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Halli drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Halli jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Erenberg is looking for a triangle but Halli pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erenberg wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erenberg is looking to sweep but instead, Halli has passed into half guard.
Erenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Halli tries to pass the half guard into mount. Erenberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Erenberg moves into full guard.
Halli looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Erenberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halli trying to control but Erenberg is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Erenberg is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Erenberg wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving. #SUB#
Halli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Erenberg throwing strikes from guard but Halli blocks nicely.
Halli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Halli works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Erenberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halli slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Halli trying to control but Erenberg is working from the bottom. #T3#
Halli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Erenberg looking to control.
Erenberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Halli seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Erenberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Halli's head.
We've been informed that Erenberg has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Erenberg wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Erenberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Erenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Erenberg cracks Halli with a solid left hand.
Erenberg works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Halli looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Halli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Erenberg moves into full mount! Halli won't be happy about that!
Halli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Halli is trying to escape the mount.
Erenberg fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Erenberg lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Halli hang on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erenberg wants to control the pace but Halli is squirming around nicely.
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!
Erenberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Halli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terence Erenberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Halli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Halli shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Erenberg's guard.
Halli trying to control but Erenberg is working from the bottom.
Erenberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halli's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Halli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Erenberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Erenberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Halli's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Halli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Terence Erenberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Erenberg wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Erenberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli keeping full guard, as Erenberg tries to pass.
Erenberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Erenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Erenberg scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Halli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Erenberg is pushing down on Halli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Halli is fighting to maintain full guard but Erenberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Halli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Erenberg lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Erenberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halli is just riding it out for now. Erenberg eventually gives up the hold.
Erenberg trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Erenberg lands with a punch from half guard.
Halli is trying to control but can't.
Halli desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Erenberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halli is just riding it out for now. Erenberg eventually gives up the hold.
Halli is trying to get back to full guard.
Halli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Erenberg is working away from the top position though.
Erenberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Halli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Erenberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halli taking some punishment here, with Erenberg in his half guard. #SUB2#
Erenberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halli defends it well. #SUB#
Halli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Erenberg connects with a nice short shot to Halli's temple. #SUB2#
Erenberg is working for a kimura but Halli is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Halli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Erenberg pulls his head out easily.
Halli wants to control but Erenberg is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4##SUB#
Halli looking for a kimura from the bottom but Erenberg passes into side control!
Halli prevents Erenberg from improving position.
Erenberg tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Erenberg trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Erenberg taking a break here but Halli is having none of it and regains half guard.
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Halli actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Halli looking for subs from the bottom but Erenberg mounts him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terence Erenberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Erenberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halli.
#TD2#
Erenberg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Halli won't allow Erenberg to pass to mount.
Erenberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Erenberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Erenberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Erenberg works his way into full mount!
Halli tries to hold on but Erenberg pushes him away.
Erenberg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#CUT2#It looks like Simo Halli has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erenberg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Halli bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erenberg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Erenberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Halli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Erenberg looking to control.
Halli content to stall in guard here.
Erenberg is trying to keep Halli in close.
Halli preventing the sweep. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Erenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Halli is proving a slippery customer.
Erenberg wants to improve his position but instead Halli has moved into half guard.
Erenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Erenberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Erenberg keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Erenberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Erenberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Erenberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Halli is concentrating on defense, preventing Erenberg from advancing position.
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
Terence Erenberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Erenberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Halli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Erenberg is nestled in close to Halli, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Halli taking some punishment here, with Erenberg in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Erenberg connects with a nice short shot to Halli's temple.
Erenberg wants to take a breather but Halli is having none of it.
Erenberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Halli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Erenberg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Halli is squirming around, avoiding Erenberg's attempts to control the action.
Erenberg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Halli is working to get back to half guard.
Erenberg dominating with strikes here.
Halli is in all sorts of trouble here.
Erenberg lands a big shot there that rocks Halli but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erenberg scoring with strikes but Halli is staying in there.
Erenberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Simo Halli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erenberg with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#Halli is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Terence Erenberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Erenberg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terence Erenberg!
A relieved looking Terence Erenberg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DC 26: Nyla vs Belly
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Erenberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Kusnemirpow. #TD2#
Kusnemirpow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Erenberg!
Erenberg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kusnemirpow off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Kusnemirpow is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Erenberg punches Kusnemirpow on the ear.
Erenberg misses with punches from the back.
Erenberg throwing sloppy strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erenberg throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Kusnemirpow manages to reverse the position and now he's in Erenberg's guard. Nice work there by Kusnemirpow.
Kusnemirpow tries to free his leg and advance position but Erenberg is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kusnemirpow advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Erenberg rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kusnemirpow's guard! Nice work there by Erenberg! #SUB#
Erenberg has gone for a leg lock! Kusnemirpow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Erenberg's guard.#REVB#
Erenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kusnemirpow is one step ahead there.
Erenberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Erenberg postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kusnemirpow is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Erenberg, into his guard. #REVB##T2#
Erenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kusnemirpow is one step ahead there.
Erenberg wants to improve his position but instead Kusnemirpow has moved into half guard.
Erenberg trying to hold on to Kusnemirpow's head to control him but Kusnemirpow postures up.
#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Erenberg has managed to free his arm - good work.
Erenberg tries to roll over but Kusnemirpow keeps him under control.#T3#
Erenberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Erenberg.#SUB#
Erenberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Erenberg looking to control.
Kusnemirpow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Erenberg working a defensive guard but Kusnemirpow manages to pass into side control anyway.
Erenberg is trying to improve his position.
Erenberg is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kusnemirpow trying to control the position but Erenberg is working away.
Erenberg is trying to get back to half guard.
Erenberg looking for a sweep but Kusnemirpow has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Erenberg wants to hold on but Kusnemirpow pushes him away.
Kusnemirpow is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Erenberg wants to hold on but Kusnemirpow pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergej Kusnemirpow will probably get the nod.
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#
Erenberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kusnemirpow sprawls well. Kusnemirpow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Erenberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Kusnemirpow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kusnemirpow thuds his right hand into Erenberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No luck for Erenberg with that takedown attempt.
Kusnemirpow with the counter takedown but Erenberg avoids it easily.
Kusnemirpow connects with a single shot there.
Erenberg dives in and grabs Kusnemirpow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kusnemirpow pushes down on Erenberg's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terence Erenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Erenberg misses its intended target.
Kusnemirpow wants to clinch up but Erenberg keeps it at a distance.
Erenberg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kusnemirpow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kusnemirpow looks to land a right hand but Erenberg moved out of range.
Erenberg defending well as Kusnemirpow loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Good exchange - Kusnemirpow coming out on top.#TD#
Erenberg dives in and scores a takedown into Kusnemirpow's guard.#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Erenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Erenberg advances position into side control!
Kusnemirpow felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kusnemirpow prevents Erenberg from moving into mount.
Erenberg is chipping away with strikes.
Erenberg working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Erenberg wants to control for a moment but Kusnemirpow uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Erenberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kusnemirpow is trying to stand up here but Erenberg is controlling him well.
Kusnemirpow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Erenberg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Erenberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Erenberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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!
Kusnemirpow looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kusnemirpow is looking for a sweep. Erenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Erenberg winds up and cracks Kusnemirpow with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kusnemirpow is not content to let Erenberg control the position.
Erenberg is pressing down on Kusnemirpow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kusnemirpow is holding on for now. #T3#
Erenberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kusnemirpow defending well though. #SUB#
Erenberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kusnemirpow is just riding it out for now. Erenberg eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erenberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Erenberg is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kusnemirpow is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Terence Erenberg!
After winning the bout, Terence Erenberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DC 4: Ahearn vs Havran
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Kendrick lands with a straight right. Erenberg didn't see that one coming.
Kendrick takes a swing at Erenberg's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Kendrick closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Erenberg is trying to control Kendrick's posture but Kendrick avoids it.
Erenberg manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kendrick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Erenberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Erenberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kendrick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kendrick's back!
Erenberg lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Kendrick tries to break free.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lull in the action here.
Kendrick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kendrick is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Erenberg working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erenberg lands strikes to the head. #T1#
Erenberg misses with a punch to the head.
Erenberg 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.
Erenberg trying to control.
Erenberg is hanging on to Kendrick's back as he tries to escape.
Erenberg missing with strikes.
Kendrick is really stuck here.
Can Kendrick hold on?! Erenberg is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Kendrick covering up well and avoiding damage.
Erenberg lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Erenberg scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Kendrick tries to roll but Erenberg sticks to his back.
Erenberg looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Kendrick is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kendrick breaks Erenberg's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erenberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kendrick's guard. #REVR#
Erenberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Erenberg trying to control from half guard but Kendrick is working away.
Kendrick is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kendrick actively working from the bottom here.
Kendrick is looking for a sweep. Erenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Erenberg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kendrick!
Erenberg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kendrick is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Erenberg is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kendrick to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kendrick shrugs it off. #T3##SUB#
Erenberg is working for a guillotine from mount but Kendrick frees his head quite easily.
Erenberg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB#
Erenberg looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kendrick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Erenberg putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kendrick taking shots to the head.
Erenberg landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#Kendrick is rocked!
Kendrick takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Erenberg's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terence Erenberg!
After winning the bout, Terence Erenberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Jalen Kendrick had this to say: 'Sorry for the loss, I'm going to keep training and come back stronger. I'm not going anywhere, but sorry to my mom if she is still watching.'. |
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Event:
Oren vs Koyri
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Uluwehi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uluwehi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Uluwehi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Uluwehi throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Erenberg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Uluwehi's guard.
Uluwehi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Erenberg manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Erenberg trying to control the action but Uluwehi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Erenberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Uluwehi has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uluwehi taking some punishment here, with Erenberg in his half guard. #T1#
Still in half guard, Erenberg seems content to control.
Uluwehi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Erenberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Uluwehi wants to get back to his feet.
Erenberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Uluwehi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Erenberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Uluwehi!
Erenberg controlling his opponent.
Uluwehi taking shots to the head.
Erenberg unloading with bombs!
Erenberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Uluwehi has left one of his arms exposed and Erenberg doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Uluwehi screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terence Erenberg!
Our winner, Terence Erenberg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Backman vs Matthew
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Cap looks to land a combination but Erenberg avoids it well.
Cap throws a big shot that misses.
Cap looks to land a combination but Erenberg avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Erenberg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cap's coach down at Brloh was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cap's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cap misses with a combination
#TD#
and Erenberg counters with a single leg into guard. Cap didn't expect that.
Erenberg with a nice head shot there.
Cap working a defensive guard here.
Erenberg trying to control but Cap is working from the bottom.
Cap is trying to control the position but Erenberg postures up.
Erenberg 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.
Erenberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Erenberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cap moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cap 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.
Erenberg trying to control but Cap is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cap is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Erenberg is controlling him.
Cap looking for a sweep. Not yet Cap, not yet.
Erenberg scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cap looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Erenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Erenberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Cap working for a triangle but Erenberg defends it easily.
Cap can't keep his opponent in guard - Erenberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Erenberg connects with a nice short shot to Cap's temple.
Erenberg has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Erenberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Erenberg lands strikes from half guard.
Erenberg is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Erenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Cap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cap trying to keep a closed guard but Erenberg is proving a slippery customer.
Erenberg slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cap is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Erenberg throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cap uses it to pass to side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Erenberg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Cap is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Erenberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Cap prevents Erenberg from improving his position.
Erenberg is staying active underneath Cap, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Erenberg moves into full guard.
Erenberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Cap trying to hold on to Erenberg's head to control him but Erenberg postures up.
Cap is looking to escape.
Erenberg tries to pass to full mount but Cap defends it.
Erenberg lands strikes from half guard.
Cap on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Erenberg is looking to advance position but Cap won't allow it. #T4##SUB#
Erenberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Erenberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Erenberg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cap regains half guard.
Cap is trying to maintain the position but Erenberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Erenberg passes to full mount! #SUB#
Erenberg moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cap has worked his arm free - good work by Cap!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cap is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terence Erenberg 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#
The fighters circling - Cap throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Erenberg connects with a body shot that sends Cap's belly button to the back.#TD#
Erenberg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Erenberg scores with punches from side control.
Cap taking punishment in the form of punches.
Erenberg creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cap is looking for a sweep.
Erenberg landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erenberg connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cap some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cap is trying to control Erenberg's posture but Erenberg avoids it.
Terence Erenberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Erenberg connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cap some visible discomfort.
Cap on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cap is trying to control Erenberg's posture but Erenberg avoids it.
Cap stops Erenberg from passing to mount. #SUB#
Erenberg is working to tighten his grip on Cap's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Cap has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Erenberg is really squeezing tight and eventually Cap passes out! Erenberg breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Terence Erenberg!
Terence Erenberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSSD 50: Erenberg/Aspirin
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Aspirin throws a lazy right hand but Erenberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Erenberg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Erenberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aspirin doesn't seem bothered though.
Erenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erenberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Erenberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aspirin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Erenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aspirin is looking for the big counter here.
Aspirin throws a shot from downtown. Erenberg moves away and avoids it.
Erenberg tries to counter with a takedown but Aspirin is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erenberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Erenberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Ben Aspirin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Aspirin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Erenberg lands a jab to Aspirin's midsection.
Aspirin misses with a lunging right hand
and Erenberg counters with a nice body shot.
Aspirin throws out a loose jab but Erenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A telegraphed right hand from Aspirin misses the target. #TD#
Erenberg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Aspirin won't allow Erenberg to pass to mount.
Erenberg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Erenberg is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T2#
Erenberg is working hard here to advance position.
Aspirin tries to hold on but Erenberg pushes him away.
Aspirin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Erenberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Erenberg looking to ground and pound but Aspirin is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erenberg controlling from mount.
Erenberg fails to take his opponent's back.
Erenberg moves to the back position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Erenberg is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Aspirin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Erenberg is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Aspirin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Erenberg is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Aspirin up.
#T3#
Aspirin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Erenberg is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Aspirin up.
Aspirin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Erenberg is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Aspirin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aspirin can't escape the position.
Aspirin prevents Erenberg from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Aspirin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Erenberg's arms.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Erenberg's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T4##SUB#
Erenberg is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Aspirin is defending well though. Erenberg let's go of the attempt for now.
Aspirin is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Erenberg off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Erenberg trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Erenberg is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Aspirin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Erenberg is persistently looking for the submission but Aspirin is defending it well.
Aspirin turns into Erenberg and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terence Erenberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Aspirin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Erenberg shoots in but Aspirin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Erenberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aspirin can do to turn this around?
Erenberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aspirin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aspirin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Erenberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspirin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aspirin loads up on a big right hand but Erenberg slips the punch.
Erenberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Erenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erenberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aspirin.
Sloppy strikes from Aspirin. Those never looked like landing.
Aspirin throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Erenberg counters with a single leg into guard. Aspirin didn't expect that.
Aspirin keeping full guard, as Erenberg tries to pass.
Erenberg trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aspirin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Erenberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aspirin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Aspirin looking for a sweep. Not yet Aspirin, not yet. #T2#
Erenberg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Erenberg advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erenberg with shots to the head and body - Aspirin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Erenberg fails to advance to Aspirin's back. #SUB#
Erenberg with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aspirin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Erenberg landing shots from mount.
Erenberg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Erenberg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aspirin taking shots to the head.
Erenberg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Erenberg landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
Erenberg punishing his opponent with strikes.
Erenberg works his way to his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Erenberg is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Aspirin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Aspirin for a finish.
Aspirin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Erenberg.
#SUB#
Erenberg is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Aspirin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Aspirin for a finish.
Erenberg doesn't have the hooks in and Aspirin manages to turn into his guard.
Erenberg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Aspirin trying to control but Erenberg is working from the bottom.
Erenberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aspirin postures up in Erenberg's guard and throws a big left but Erenberg blocks it.
Terence Erenberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Aspirin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Erenberg wants to sweep here but Aspirin controlling him for the moment.
Erenberg keeping full guard, as Aspirin tries to pass.
Aspirin throwing strikes but missing.
Aspirin trying to control the position from guard on top but Erenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Erenberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Erenberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aspirin is just riding it out for now. Erenberg eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erenberg works his way into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terence Erenberg 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#
Nice shot lands for Erenberg.
No joy there for Aspirin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Erenberg feinted with a counter takedown.
Aspirin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Erenberg.
Aspirin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Erenberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Erenberg misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erenberg blocks a jab.
Erenberg misses the shot to the body.
Erenberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aspirin manages to avoid it.#T1#
Aspirin throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Erenberg counters with a shoot takedown. Aspirin fights it but they end up in guard.
Erenberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Erenberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aspirin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Erenberg has managed to get both his arms back between Aspirin's legs - danger averted.
Erenberg works over Aspirin with some ground and pound from guard.
Erenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aspirin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Erenberg.
Erenberg advances position into side control!#SUB#
Erenberg tries for a kimura but Aspirin is defending well.
Erenberg is looking to take a break and control but Aspirin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Erenberg has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Erenberg cracks Aspirin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#SUB#
Aspirin tries to improve his position but Erenberg has taken his back! Erenberg has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Aspirin tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Erenberg pushes Aspirin away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Terence Erenberg!
A very excited looking Terence Erenberg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Ben Aspirin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry World :('. |
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Event:
SSSD 48: Frank/Faller
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Couturier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Erenberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Couturier cracks Erenberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Couturier swinging wildly here.
Erenberg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Erenberg lands a nice hook to Couturier's body. Couturier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Erenberg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Erenberg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Erenberg moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Erenberg throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Erenberg is looking to take a break and control but Couturier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Erenberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Erenberg trying to control the action but Couturier is working from the bottom. #T1#
Couturier takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sloppy strikes there by Erenberg.#SUB#
Erenberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Couturier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Erenberg working the head and body with strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Erenberg's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Erenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couturier keeps working. #SUB#
Erenberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Erenberg working the body and head with strikes. #T2##SUB#
Erenberg tries for a kimura but Couturier is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erenberg trying to control the position but Couturier is working away. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Erenberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Erenberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Erenberg trying to control the position but Couturier is working away. #T3#
Couturier is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Erenberg asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The strikes coming from Erenberg are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Couturier is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Erenberg is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erenberg lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Erenberg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Erenberg cracks Couturier with a big elbow.
Couturier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Erenberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Erenberg trying to control the position but Couturier is working away.
Couturier is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Erenberg is controlling him well.#SUB#
Erenberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Erenberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Erenberg tries for a kimura but Couturier is defending well.
Erenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couturier keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couturier regains half guard there - taking advantage of Erenberg's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terence Erenberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Couturier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Erenberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Couturier gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Erenberg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Erenberg passes into half guard.
Erenberg passes to full mount!
Erenberg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Couturier has given up his back here. Will Erenberg look for the submission or keep pounding away?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Erenberg has his arm under Couturier's chin here. Game over son! Erenberg squeezes tightly and Couturier is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Terence Erenberg!
During a confident post fight interview, Terence Erenberg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSSD 46: Cartwright/Shimada
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Erenberg. #CL#
Minoru Ii moves into range and clinches up with Erenberg.
Minoru Ii tries a body shot but Erenberg blocks it.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Minoru Ii lands an uppercut.
Minoru Ii lands a shoulder strike.
Erenberg tries to pull guard but Minoru Ii won't allow it.
Erenberg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kohinata Minoru Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terence Erenberg.
Minoru Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Minoru Ii on the inside. #TD2#
Erenberg pulls guard effortlessly.
Erenberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Minoru Ii manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erenberg distracts Minoru Ii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Erenberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Erenberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Erenberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Erenberg is trying to control. Minoru Ii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Erenberg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Minoru Ii is squirming around, avoiding Erenberg's attempts to control the action.
Erenberg looking to finish with strikes here!
#SUB2#
Erenberg is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Minoru Ii can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Minoru Ii wants to control but Erenberg is having none of it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Erenberg working his ground and pound in the gym.
Erenberg tries to control but Minoru Ii wriggling away.
Erenberg moves to take his opponent's back. #T2#
Minoru Ii grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Erenberg tries to get the hooks in deep but Minoru Ii pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Erenberg is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Minoru Ii defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Erenberg has his arm under Minoru Ii's chin here. Game over son! Erenberg squeezes tightly and Minoru Ii is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Terence Erenberg!
After the big win, Terence Erenberg made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $120 160q Rec&St and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SSSD 41: Cartwright/Frost
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Erenberg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stingray napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stingray looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Erenberg has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Erenberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#SUB#
Erenberg quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Erenberg but it's paid off an Stingray is forced to tap! Nice work by Erenberg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terence Erenberg!
Terence Erenberg decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SSSD 36: Cartwright/Smart
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
White scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Erenberg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked White off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Erenberg is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. White is defending well though. Erenberg let's go of the attempt for now.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Erenberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Erenberg is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but White won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Erenberg off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Terence Erenberg!
In his post fight interview, Terence Erenberg started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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