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Event:
In Cage
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Erickson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Erickson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Erickson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McConnor on the ground.#SUB#
Erickson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McConnor defends it well. #SUB2#
McConnor looking for submissions off his back.
McConnor is trying to get back to full guard.
McConnor gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McConnor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McConnor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Erickson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Erickson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McConnor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
McConnor working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McConnor trying to control the position from guard on top but Erickson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McConnor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
I've been told that McConnor has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
McConnor scoring with some ground and pound.
Erickson looking to control.
Erickson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Erickson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Erickson tries to get out of the position.
McConnor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McConnor tries to free his leg and advance position but Erickson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Erickson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McConnor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McConnor with a nice head shot there.#T2#
McConnor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McConnor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Erickson controls McConnor momentarily but McConnor frees himself.
Erickson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Erickson has momentary wrist control but McConnor slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#
Erickson is rocked!
McConnor loads up on a big left hand. Erickson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - McConnor looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Erickson can't hide his disappointment, as McConnor celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean McConnor!
An out of breath Sean McConnor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
It's Time
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Erickson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lyzes doesn't seem bothered though.
Lyzes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lyzes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Erickson lands a slapping body shot.
Lyzes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Erickson scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Erickson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lyzes quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyzes is trying to maintain the position but Erickson is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Erickson.
Lyzes is refusing to be controlled, as Erickson sits in half guard.
Lyzes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyzes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Lyzes looking to control.
Lyzes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Erickson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Erickson wants to control from the top but Lyzes keeps moving.
Lyzes is controlling Erickson's posture.
Lyzes keeping moving, preventing Erickson from controlling successfully.
Erickson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lyzes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Erickson trying to control but Lyzes is working from the bottom.
Lyzes controlling the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Erickson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lyzes is keeping the position for now.
Lyzes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lyzes is pulling down on Erickson's head. It's preventing any offense from Erickson, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Erickson misses #TD#
and Lyzes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lyzes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lyzes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Erickson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Erickson keeping moving, preventing Lyzes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Erickson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lyzes uses it to pass to side control.
Erickson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Lyzes controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Erickson is trying desperately to improve position.
Erickson keeps trying to improve his position.
Lyzes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Erickson is looking to escape.
Erickson tries to hold on but Lyzes pushes him away. #SUB#
Lyzes looking for a guillotine from mount but Erickson is having none of it.
Lyzes wants to control the pace but Erickson is squirming around nicely.
Lyzes unloads with some shots from mount but Erickson bucks and avoids them well.
#T4#
Lyzes fails to advance to Erickson's back.
Erickson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lyzes breaks from Erickson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Erickson is trying to escape the mount.
Lyzes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB#
Lyzes working for a submission but Erickson is keeping him at bay.
Erickson wants to hold on but Lyzes pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Lyzes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyzes prevents Erickson from getting the reversal.
Lyzes looking to control but Erickson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Para Lyzes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Erickson lands with a nice body punch.
Lyzes takes one on the button.
Erickson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lyzes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Erickson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lyzes rather than just go for the knockout.
Lyzes shoots in but Erickson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Erickson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyzes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Erickson.
Erickson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Erickson checks a low kick from Lyzes.#TD2#
Erickson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lyzes on his heels. He'll look to pass Lyzes's guard now, I'm sure.
Lyzes working a defensive guard here.
Erickson landing some decent shots from guard.
Lyzes is trying to keep Erickson in close.
Lyzes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Erickson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lyzes has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyzes is trying to control the position but Erickson postures up. #T2#
Erickson is in close to Lyzes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Erickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyzes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lyzes is adopting a defensive guard.
Lyzes working a defensive guard here.
Lyzes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lyzes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lyzes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lyzes is trying to control the position but Erickson postures up.
Para Lyzes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Erickson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lyzes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Erickson postures up and lands a big shot to Lyzes's brow.
Lyzes controls Erickson momentarily but Erickson frees himself.
Erickson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Erickson landing with the ground and pound.
Lyzes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Erickson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lyzes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lyzes looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lyzes keeping moving, preventing Erickson from controlling successfully.
Erickson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lyzes is trying to keep Erickson in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Erickson does it's job there.
Neal Erickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erickson jabs Lyzes to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Erickson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lyzes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyzes is in bad spot here.
Erickson landing with strikes.
Lyzes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neal Erickson 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lyzes tries to score with a low kick but Erickson moves his leg out of the way.
Erickson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lyzes is looking to counter the offense by Erickson and move into the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Erickson as he connects with a hook.
Lyzes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erickson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lyzes has time to react.
Erickson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lyzes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Erickson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Neal Erickson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyzes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lyzes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Erickson tests Lyzes's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Erickson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Both fighters circling a little - Erickson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Erickson works Lyzes's body with a nice hook.
Erickson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Erickson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lyzes moves away.
Lyzes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lyzes shoots for a double leg takedown but Erickson sprawls well. He's pushed Lyzes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Erickson cracks Lyzes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lyzes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Erickson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lyzes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Erickson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Erickson stuns Lyzes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lyzes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Erickson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lyzes is just out of range.
Erickson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Erickson scores with a nice right hand.
Erickson scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erickson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lyzes.
Lyzes tries to clinch but Erickson is having none of it.
Lyzes fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Erickson connects with a single shot there.
Erickson throws a one two combo.
Lyzes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Lyzes closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Lyzes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Lyzes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Erickson defends it well.
Erickson pushes Lyzes off but Lyzes dives into side control.
Lyzes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Erickson!
Erickson is wriggling around trying to escape.
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!#SUB#
Lyzes has control of Erickson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Erickson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T4#
Erickson tries to lock up and control but Lyzes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Erickson is looking to get to half guard.
Erickson wants to hold on but Lyzes pushes him away.
Erickson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lyzes content just to control the position here.
Erickson is desperately trying to improve his position but Lyzes has a good base and remains in mount.
Erickson is just holding on here. Lyzes manages to take his back.
Lyzes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neal Erickson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Erickson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neal Erickson!
A very excited looking Neal Erickson 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, Para Lyzes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Phluck yall... I may lose my house over this'.
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Event:
Acceleration 4
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Rodriguez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Erickson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Erickson slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodriguez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Erickson lands a jab to the head.
Erickson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rodriguez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erickson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but Erickson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Erickson misses the shot to the body.
Erickson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Erickson moves out of range. #T1#
Erickson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Erickson blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erickson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Erickson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Erickson feinted with a counter takedown.
Rodriguez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Erickson just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erickson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Erickson connects with a body shot.
Rodriguez misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
Erickson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erickson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rodriguez under the eye.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown.
Neal Erickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Rodriguez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erickson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Erickson.
Erickson is looking to wear down Rodriguez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erickson moves away.
Erickson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Erickson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rodriguez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Erickson.
Erickson leaves Rodriguez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Erickson scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Rodriguez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Erickson counters with a stiff right hand.
Erickson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Erickson.
Rodriguez walks into a stiff left hand from Erickson.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand #TD#
and Erickson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rodriguez's guard.#ES2#
Rodriguez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Erickson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Erickson as he avoids it easily.
Rodriguez looks winded!
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
Erickson tests Rodriguez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Erickson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
That kick from Erickson tenderised Rodriguez's leg. Rodriguez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Erickson shows good takedown defense.
Alberto Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Erickson lands a nice looking body shot.
Erickson lands a jab to the head.
Erickson ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Erickson slips under a jab.
Erickson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rodriguez throws a jab when Erickson was well out of range.
Erickson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rodriguez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rodriguez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Erickson just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erickson. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looks like Erickson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Erickson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Erickson scores with a hook to the body. Rodriguez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodriguez walks into a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Erickson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neal Erickson dominated that round.
That's time! Erickson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Erickson.
Alberto Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Erickson lands a nice shot that snaps Rodriguez's head back.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Erickson moves out of range.
Rodriguez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rodriguez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rodriguez takes one to the chin there.
Erickson throws a series of strikes that have Rodriguez backpedaling.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Erickson avoids them all with ease.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Erickson moves out of range.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Erickson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet.
Erickson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
Erickson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Erickson is keen to just control but Rodriguez is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Erickson is looking for a kimura but Rodriguez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Erickson to get the leverage. #SUB#
Erickson is looking for a kimura but Rodriguez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Erickson to get the leverage.
Rodriguez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Erickson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Erickson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodriguez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Erickson.
Rodriguez is looking to stand up but Erickson isn't so interested in that idea. #SU#
Erickson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Rodriguez tries to clinch up#TD#
and Erickson counters with a single leg into guard. Rodriguez didn't expect that. #SUB#
Erickson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Erickson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Erickson throws an elbow that misses. Rodriguez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Erickson's guard. Nice move by Rodriguez!#REVB##SUB#
Erickson has his foot on Rodriguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodriguez works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Erickson keeps moving. #SU2#
Rodriguez stands and steps away. Erickson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Erickson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Erickson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodriguez has time to react.
A lazy left from Erickson finds it's target.
Rodriguez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Erickson as he jumps to the side.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Erickson coming out on top.
Rodriguez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Erickson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodriguez scrambles back to his feet.
Erickson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Erickson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD#
Erickson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rodriguez is refusing to be controlled, as Erickson sits in half guard. #T4#
Erickson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erickson is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodriguez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez is trying to stand.
Rodriguez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Erickson.
Erickson wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is defending well.
Rodriguez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Erickson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodriguez defending well though.
Erickson looks to land a strike but Rodriguez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Erickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neal Erickson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erickson.
Nice cross by Erickson.
Erickson misses with a straight left.
Rodriguez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Rodriguez clinches with his opponent.
Erickson tries to score a body lock takedown but Rodriguez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rodriguez is pressed up against the cage. Erickson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rodriguez down to the mat. Rodriguez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Erickson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodriguez scrambles back to his feet.
Erickson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Erickson finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodriguez's head.
Erickson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Erickson.
A nice side step and Rodriguez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Erickson lands a leg kick that knocks Rodriguez off balance momentarily.
Rodriguez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses.
Erickson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Erickson.
Rodriguez shoots for a double leg takedown but Erickson sprawls well. He's pushed Rodriguez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodriguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Erickson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice shot lands for Erickson.
Neal Erickson is winning the standup battle so far.
Erickson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Erickson.
Erickson jabs at Rodriguez's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Erickson.#T2#
Erickson lands a jab.
Rodriguez has a takedown stuffed.
Erickson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Neal Erickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Rodriguez.
Erickson misses with the combination.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rodriguez throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Erickson counters with a shoot takedown. Rodriguez fights it but they end up in 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!
Erickson throws a strike but Rodriguez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Erickson is adopting a defensive guard.#T3##SUB#
Erickson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Erickson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Erickson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Neal Erickson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU2#
Rodriguez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Erickson, up you get!
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erickson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches up with Erickson, looking for a takedown. Rodriguez pushes Erickson against the cage but Erickson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Erickson lands a slapping body shot.
Erickson dips to his left and cracks Rodriguez with an uppercut!
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Erickson keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Rodriguez gets a clinch.
Rodriguez can't break the clinch.
Erickson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rodriguez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Erickson blocks the leg kick.
Erickson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Erickson defends it well.
Erickson slips under a jab.
Rodriguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Erickson swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodriguez.
Erickson tries to counter with a takedown but Rodriguez is quick to defend against it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neal Erickson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Erickson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neal Erickson!
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