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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enos Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Witt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
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160 lbs
13 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enos Erikson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aaron Witt!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Witt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Witt showed some decent athleticism there.
Witt is looking to advance position but Erikson won't allow it.
Erikson tries to roll over but Witt keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Witt is keen to just control but Erikson is a slippery customer.
Witt is looking for a kimura here.
Erikson actively working from the bottom here.
Erikson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Witt works his foot free and advances to mount.
Witt scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Erikson?
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Erikson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erikson wants to hold on but Witt pushes him away.
Erikson is trying to escape the mount.
Witt scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Erikson is squirming around, avoiding Witt's attempts to control the action.
Erikson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Witt lands a big elbow.
Erikson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witt putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Witt controlling the position easily from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Witt lands with some strikes.
Witt breaks from Erikson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Witt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Witt lands a heavy elbow.
Erikson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Erikson wants to hold on but Witt pushes him away.
Witt scoring with strikes but Erikson is staying in there.
Witt looking to finish Erikson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Erikson!
Erikson wants to control but Witt is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson is desperately trying to improve his position but Witt has a good base and remains in mount.
Witt landing strikes, looking to finish!
Witt in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Witt working the ground and pound effectively.
The referee warns Erikson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Erikson is rocked!
Erikson is bucking up trying to escape but Witt cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Witt breaks from Erikson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Erikson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erikson tries to lock up and control but Witt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Erikson seems to have got his legs back now.
Witt looking to control but Erikson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Witt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Witt prevents Erikson from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson wants to control but Witt is having none of it.
Erikson working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Witt cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Erikson is squirming around, avoiding Witt's attempts to control the action.
Witt working the ground and pound effectively.
Erikson tries to lock up and control but Witt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Witt cracks Erikson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Erikson is looking to improve his position but Witt isn't that keen on the idea.
Witt lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Witt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Witt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Well, if Witt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Witt frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Witt landing shots from mount.
Witt content just to control the position here.
Witt postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Erikson looks a forlorn figure.
Witt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Witt looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erikson is in a horrible position here. Witt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witt trying to control but Erikson is having none of it.
Witt with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Erikson tries to lock up and control but Witt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Witt controlling his opponent.
Erikson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Witt looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikson tries to lock up and control but Witt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Witt lands a nice shot to the head.
Aaron Witt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Witt avoids the attempt from Erikson to control.
Erikson is bucking up trying to escape but Witt cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Witt trying to control but Erikson is having none of it.
Erikson is in a horrible position here. Witt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Erikson tries to hold on but Witt postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witt landing strikes, looking to finish!
Erikson tries to hold on but Witt postures up.
Witt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Erikson regains half guard.
Witt trying to control from half guard but Erikson is working away.
Witt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Erikson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Witt is working away from the top position though.
Erikson is refusing to be controlled, as Witt sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Witt is looking to take a break and control but Erikson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Erikson gets back to full guard.
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!
Witt stands up over Erikson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Witt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Witt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Witt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Erikson is trying to keep Witt in close.
Witt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Erikson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Witt defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Witt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Witt gets caught napping as Erikson dives in and scores a takedown. Witt manages to retain guard.
Erikson wants to control from the top but Witt keeps moving.
Witt is trying to control the position but Erikson postures up.
Witt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Erikson won't allow Witt to sweep him here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Witt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Erikson manages to get himself to full guard.
Witt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Witt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Witt trying to control but Erikson is working from the bottom.
Erikson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Witt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Witt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Witt defends it easily.
Erikson controls Witt momentarily but Witt frees himself.
Erikson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Erikson being controlled here, momentarily.
Witt looking to pass the guard.
Witt content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikson working for a triangle but Witt defends it easily.
Witt throwing strikes from guard but Erikson blocks nicely.
Witt wants to control from the top but Erikson keeps moving.
Erikson looking to control.
Witt passes into half guard.
Witt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson wants to control but Witt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Erikson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Witt is working for a kimura but Erikson is defending it quite comfortably.
Witt working over Erikson with some ground and pound. Erikson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Erikson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Erikson manages to get to full guard.
Witt works over Erikson with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witt connects with a couple of short punches.
Witt trying to control the position from guard on top but Erikson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Witt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Witt is in close to Erikson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Erikson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Erikson has his foot on Witt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Witt works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Witt looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Erikson has an active guard here but Witt has managed to pass into half guard.
Enos Erikson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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. Witt connects with a nice short shot to Erikson's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Witt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Witt 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Witt!
During a confident post fight interview, Aaron Witt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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