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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 39
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Beefcake fails to land the takedown.
Beefcake misses with a leg kick
and Erickson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Erickson misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for Beefcake with that takedown attempt.
Erickson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beefcake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beefcake misses with a lunging right hand
and Erickson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Erickson thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Erickson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Erickson.
Beefcake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Erickson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutus Beefcake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beefcake shoots and misses
and Erickson counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Beefcake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Erickson counter with a right hand.
Beefcake misses with an uppercut
and Erickson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beefcake tries a low kick but Erickson avoids it.
Brutus Beefcake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beefcake has his takedown stuffed
letting Erickson counter with a right hand.
Beefcake throws a head kick that misses
and Erickson counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Beefcake has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gregory Erickson!
Gregory Erickson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Bow before me!'.
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Event:
RXC Making 2016 Tap Out
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Zaitsev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erickson manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Erickson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good leg kick by Zaitsev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zaitsev throws a jab but it's blocked by Erickson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erickson. Zaitsev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaitsev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Erickson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zaitsev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zaitsev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zaitsev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Erickson doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaitsev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaitsev throws a jab but it's blocked by Erickson.
Zaitsev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaitsev throws a hook but Erickson blocks it.
Zaitsev misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaitsev. Erickson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaitsev looks to score with a jab to the body but Erickson is just out of range.
Erickson tries to bum rush Zaitsev with a series of wild strikes but Zaitsev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zaitsev moves out of range as Erickson strikes.
Zaitsev looks to score with a jab to the body but Erickson is just out of range.
Zaitsev throws a shot from downtown. Erickson moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Erickson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zaitsev takes a swing at Erickson's ribcage but misses.
Zaitsev lands with a good body shot.
Erickson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zaitsev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erickson.
Zaitsev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erickson.
Zaitsev throws a body shot but no joy.
Erickson scores with a sloppy right hand. Zaitsev should have avoided that one.
Erickson moves out of range as Zaitsev strikes.#T2#
Erickson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaitsev.
Erickson is looking for the big counter here.
Zaitsev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erickson walks into a straight right hand from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev throws a jab but it's blocked by Erickson.
Both fighters circling a little - Zaitsev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Erickson looks winded!
Erickson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zaitsev measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Erickson! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Dmitri Zaitsev!
Dmitri Zaitsev retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Dmitri Zaitsev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Gregory Erickson was interviewed post fight and said 'Even giants fall...'.
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Event:
AFC 22
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Erickson connects with a single shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Don Masino has been cut.
Masino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Erickson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Masino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Erickson clobbers Masino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Erickson swats away the attempt to clinch by Masino.
A telegraphed right hand from Erickson misses the target.
Masino closes the distance looking to clinch
and Erickson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masino tries to clinch but Erickson moves out of range. #T1##CL2#
Masino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Erickson blocks a body shot from Masino.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masino.
Masino throws a punch but it's blocked by Erickson.
Erickson working aggressively here.
Masino throws a punch but it's blocked by Erickson.
Nice body punch from Erickson - that landed with a thud.
Masino takes a shot to the head.
Erickson is struggling to control the position.
Masino keeps control of Erickson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Erickson working aggressively here.
Erickson wants to stall.
Masino misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Masino on the inside.
Erickson taking a breather.#T2#
Erickson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Erickson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Masino.
A short right from Masino.
Masino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 looking to stall.
Erickson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masino tries to throw a body punch but Erickson avoids it by throwing Masino back against the cage.
Erickson swings wildly with an uppercut but Masino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erickson is looking to control Masino's arms but Masino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Erickson has his back to the cage.
Masino has Erickson pressed against the cage, preventing Erickson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Masino fails to land.
Masino has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Erickson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Masino can turn it around.
Masino prevents a body shot from Erickson. #T3#
Masino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masino.
Masino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erickson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masino struggles to land a body shot inside as Erickson controls his hands.
Erickson throws a head punch that misses.
Masino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Masino.
Come on Erickson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Masino misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Erickson to work.
Erickson blocking some punches.
Masino swings wildly with an uppercut but Erickson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Erickson backwards.
Erickson wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
Erickson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A frustrated look appears on Erickson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Masino.
Erickson misses with some punches.
Masino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masino throws a head punch that misses.
Erickson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masino misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erickson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masino.
Masino misses with a punch to the body.
Erickson misses with a body punch.
Masino blocks an uppercut.
Masino misses with some punches.
Erickson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Erickson blocks an uppercut.
Masino throws a punch but it's blocked by Erickson.
A body shot lands from Masino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Masino will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Masino's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Masino tries to close the distance and clinch but Erickson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Don Masino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Erickson lands.
Masino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Erickson keeps the fight on the outside.
Masino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Erickson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Erickson throwing a counter right hand but Masino manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erickson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Erickson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1##KD#
Erickson drops Masino with a beautiful combination! Masino stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Erickson is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Masino is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Don Masino's cut even more.
Erickson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Masino tries to clinch up
and Erickson counters with a huge right that knocks Masino out cold! Erickson is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gregory Erickson!
Gregory Erickson retains his heavyweight title!
As Gregory Erickson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Bow before me!'.
The defeated Don Masino had this to say: 'I will kill your family...Mafia doesn't forget'.
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Event:
AFC 21
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Lu tries to clinch
and Erickson counters with a right hand to the body.
Erickson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Erickson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lu.
Lu misses with a takedown
enabling Erickson to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Erickson lands a big right hand that sends Lu crashing to the mat! Erickson stays standing though and waves Lu back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Jackie Lu has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Erickson.
Lu looks to clinch
and Erickson counters with a big right hand! Oh Lu is in trouble here! Erickson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Erickson!
Gregory Erickson retains his heavyweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Gregory Erickson said 'Bow before me!'.
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Event:
AFC 18
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Erickson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Danielson.
Erickson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Erickson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Erickson finds it's way through Danielson's defenses.
Erickson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Danielson closes the distance but Erickson moves to the side
and Erickson counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Danielson! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Erickson!
Gregory Erickson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Bow before me!'.
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Event:
AFC 16
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Erickson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Erickson swats away the attempt to clinch by Masino.
It looked like Erickson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Erickson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Erickson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Erickson misses with a shot to the body
and Erickson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erickson swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Masino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Erickson misses with a double jab.
#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Masino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Erickson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masino.
Erickson misses with a few strikes there.
Erickson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masino momentarily.
#CUT#
It looks like Don Masino has been cut.
Masino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Masino clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Masino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Erickson tries to circle away but Masino has him pinned against the cage.
Erickson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masino pushes Erickson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Masino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Masino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Erickson misses with a punch on the inside.
Erickson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masino swings wildly with an uppercut but Erickson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masino swings wildly with an uppercut but Erickson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masino pushes Erickson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masino missing with knees to the body.
Erickson blocking some punches.
#BC#
Erickson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Masino takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Masino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Masino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Erickson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Erickson struggles to land a body shot inside as Masino controls his hands.
Erickson tries to break free but Masino pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Erickson on the inside.
Masino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Masino misses with a punch on the inside.
Erickson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Erickson blocking some punches.
Masino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Masino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masino swings wildly with an uppercut but Erickson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masino throws a head punch that misses.
Masino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Masino misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erickson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erickson is trying to break the clinch but Masino is controlling him.
Erickson blocking some punches.
Masino misses with some punches.
Masino blocks a body shot from Erickson.
Masino has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Erickson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Masino can turn it around.
Masino has a couple of punches blocked by Erickson.
Erickson lands with a light punch inside.
Erickson tries to throw a body punch but Masino avoids it by throwing Erickson back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Masino fails to land.
Masino has a couple of punches blocked by Erickson.
Masino lands a hook that snaps the head of Erickson backwards.
Masino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erickson wants to stall.
Masino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Erickson wants to stall.
Erickson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Masino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Masino's cut.
That's time! Erickson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Erickson scores with a nice strike.
Masino is looking to clinch but Erickson is avoiding it.
Masino wants to clinch up but Erickson keeps it at a distance.
Erickson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Erickson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Erickson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Masino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Erickson, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erickson is trying to break the clinch but Masino has him pressed against the cage.
Erickson misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masino.
A short body shot lands from Erickson as the two fighters clinch.
Erickson blocking some punches.
Erickson tries to break the clinch but Masino is controlling the position. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Masino fails to land.
Erickson is trying to break the clinch but Masino is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Erickson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Masino.
Erickson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masino lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masino.
Erickson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masino misses with some punches.
Masino blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Erickson.
Erickson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masino backwards.
Erickson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Masino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Erickson blocks an uppercut.
Masino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Erickson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Masino working aggressively here.
#T2#
Erickson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Masino misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Masino.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erickson struggles to land a body shot inside as Masino controls his hands.
Masino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Erickson is defending well for now.
Erickson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Masino is keeping busy.
Masino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erickson.
Masino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Erickson is trying to break the clinch but Masino is controlling him.
Masino swings wildly with an uppercut but Erickson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masino throws a head punch that misses.
Masino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Erickson is trying to break free.
Masino has Erickson pressed against the cage, preventing Erickson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Erickson lands a nice uppercut.
Masino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masino misses with the head strike.
Erickson lands a shoulder strike.
Erickson swings wildly with an uppercut but Masino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erickson blocks an uppercut.
Masino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Erickson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Erickson can't break the clinch.
Erickson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masino pushes Erickson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masino throws a head punch that misses.
Masino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Don Masino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Masino letting Erickson take a breather here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Erickson.
Erickson has a couple of punches blocked by Masino.
A head punch on the inside from Masino fails to land.
Masino throws a head punch that misses.
Masino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erickson.
A shot in the inside from Erickson.
A frustrated look appears on Erickson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Erickson managing to block the knees to the body from Masino.
Erickson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Masino fails to land.
Erickson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Erickson is trying to break free.
Masino working aggressively here.
Erickson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Erickson swings wildly with an uppercut but Masino uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Masino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Don Masino's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Erickson throws a body punch but Masino moves out of range.
Erickson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masino.
A little feinted left hand from Erickson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Masino misses with a hook
and Erickson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gregory Erickson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Erickson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Erickson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masino.
Gregory Erickson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Masino.
Erickson cracks Masino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Don Masino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erickson moves away from the strike by Masino. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Masino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Erickson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masino just misses with a punch to the body.
Masino takes a swing at Erickson's ribcage but misses.
Erickson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
That has opened up Don Masino's cut even more.
Erickson is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Masino hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gregory Erickson!
Gregory Erickson retains his heavyweight title!
Post fight, Gregory Erickson took to the microphone: 'Bow before me!'.
In defeat, Don Masino stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will kill your family...Mafia doesn't forget'.
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Event:
AFC 11
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Erickson tries to keep at a distance but Staff has taken the fight into the clinch.
Erickson has had enough of the clinch but Staff keeps him there for the moment.
Staff tries to work over Erickson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Staff breaks the clinch.
Erickson lands with a shot to the body.
Staff throws a leg kick that misses.
Erickson 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.
Erickson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Staff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Erickson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Staff tries to clinch but Erickson moves out of range.
Erickson dips to his left and cracks Staff with an uppercut!
Erickson lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#
It looks like Blue Staff has been cut.
Staff moves in looking to clinch but Erickson pushes him off.
Staff fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Staff clinches up with Erickson and pushes him back against the cage.
Staff lands a right hand that snaps the head of Erickson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Staff keeps control of Erickson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Staff's coach down at Abobomination Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Staff's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Erickson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Staff misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Staff - that landed with a thud.
Staff landing knees to the head.
Erickson wants to get back to striking at distance but Staff won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Erickson.
Staff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Staff works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erickson.
Staff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Erickson avoids it.#BC2#
Staff manages to break the clinch.
Staff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erickson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Staff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Erickson moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Staff gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Erickson wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Staff.
Erickson lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Staff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Staff moves in looking to clinch but Erickson pushes him off.
Staff moves in looking to clinch but Erickson pushes him off.
Staff gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Erickson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Erickson!
Gregory Erickson is the new heavyweight champion!
Gregory Erickson took some time post fight to say the following; 'Bow before me!'.
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Event:
AFC6
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Erickson has knocked Palms down with a huge combo! Erickson steps away and waves a wobbly Palms back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Palms is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Heron Palms has been cut.
BAM! Erickson delivers a spinning backfist that drops Palms like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Gregory Erickson!
An intense looking Gregory Erickson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Bow before me!'.
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Event:
AFC3
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Erickson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Helowt tries to throw a body punch but Erickson avoids it by throwing Helowt back against the cage.
Erickson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Erickson blocking some punches.
Helowt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erickson's elbow.
Erickson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erickson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Erickson misses with a punch on the inside.
Erickson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erickson.
Erickson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Helowt's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Erickson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Helowt has a couple of punches blocked by Erickson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Erickson.
Helowt looks winded!
Helowt swings wildly with an uppercut but Erickson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erickson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Erickson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Helowts head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erickson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Erickson. #ROC#
Helowt is rocked!
Erickson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Helowt is still on wobbly legs! Can Erickson finish him?
Erickson throws a head punch that misses.
Erickson pushes Helowt against the cage. Erickson is working some dirty boxing. Erickson pushes off with a quick right hook! Helowt goes down! Helowt tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Erickson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Erickson!
An intense looking Gregory Erickson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Bow before me!'.
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