Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Roy
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1#
Andersson avoids the body shot from Erikson .
Andersson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Erikson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Andersson counters with a stiff right hand.
Andersson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Erikson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andersson throws a low kick but Erikson moves out of range easily.
Andersson is looking to clinch but Erikson is avoiding it.
Andersson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Erikson misses with the combination.
Erikson misses with a hook
and Andersson counters with a right hand to the body.
Andersson blocks a head kick by Erikson .
A jab lands there for Erikson .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson takes a swing at Erikson 's ribcage but misses.
Erikson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Erikson connects with a jab.
Andersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Erikson misses the shot to the body.
Erikson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Erikson thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Erikson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andersson.
Erikson throwing a counter right hand but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Erikson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Erikson throws a body shot but no joy.
Andersson fails to land the takedown.
Erikson throws a lazy uppercut
and Andersson counters with a one-two to the body.
Andersson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Erikson connects with a right hand. Andersson shakes it off.
Erikson misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Andersson to counter with a crisp jab.
Andersson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andersson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Erikson tries to avoid it but Andersson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Erikson to the ground. Erikson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Erikson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andersson unleashes a big counter combination but Erikson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Erikson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Andersson swinging wildly here. #T2#
Andersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Erikson .
Erikson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andersson has time to react.
A nice combination there by Erikson .
Andersson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Erikson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andersson lands a nice looking body shot.
Andersson tries to bum rush Erikson with a series of wild strikes but Erikson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andersson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Erikson misses with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Erikson . Andersson shrugs it off though.
Leif Erikson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Erikson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Erikson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3##CL2#
Andersson rushes Erikson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andersson takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Erikson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Erikson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Erikson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Erikson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andersson.
Despite the aggression on Andersson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Andersson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andersson tries to clinch there but Erikson circles away.
Andersson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Erikson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Erikson scores with a push kick.
Erikson throws out a loose jab but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Erikson is just out of range.
Erikson fails to land with a series of punches.
Erikson misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andersson throws a series of punches but Erikson avoids them all with ease. #T4##CL2#
Andersson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
Erikson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Erikson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andersson blocking some punches.
Erikson tries to land knees in the clinch but Andersson avoids the damage to the body.
Erikson prevents a body shot from Andersson.
Erikson misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Andersson.
Still in the clinch, Erikson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andersson tries to work over Erikson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andersson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Erikson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Erikson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Erikson on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
Andersson can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.
Erikson can't find room to land a body shot as Andersson controls the action.
A hook to the body from Andersson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Leif Erikson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Erikson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Erikson tries to keep at a distance but Andersson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson.
Erikson tries to throw a body punch but Andersson avoids it by throwing Erikson back against the cage.
Andersson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Erikson lands with a left to the head.
Andersson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Erikson digs a right hand into Andersson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andersson's gas tank.
Erikson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Erikson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Erikson breaks the clinch.
Andersson fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Erikson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson misses with a combination
enabling Erikson to counter with a crisp jab.
Erikson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Erikson throws a shot from downtown. Andersson moves away and avoids it.
Andersson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T1#
Andersson throws a series of punches but Erikson moves out of range.
Erikson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andersson.
Erikson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Erikson misses #TD2#
and Andersson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Andersson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andersson is trying to control the action in half guard but Erikson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Andersson there.
Ground and pound from Andersson.
Erikson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andersson.
Erikson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andersson.
Erikson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Erikson .
Erikson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andersson connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Andersson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Erikson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andersson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andersson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Andersson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson is looking to work some ground and pound but Erikson has wrist control.
Andersson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Andersson throws a big right hand that misses.
Andersson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Erikson 's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andersson postures up in Erikson 's guard and throws a big left but Erikson blocks it.
Andersson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andersson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Andersson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andersson passes Erikson 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Andersson stops Erikson from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Andersson seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Erikson has recovered full guard. #T3#
Andersson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Andersson scoring with some ground and pound.
Andersson throwing strikes from guard but Erikson blocks nicely.
Andersson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andersson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Erikson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Andersson throws a big elbow that misses.
Andersson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Erikson working a defensive guard here.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Erikson keeps moving. #T4#
Andersson is in close to Erikson 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Erikson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andersson lands a couple of digs.
Andersson passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erikson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Andersson throwing shots but Erikson is blocking nicely.
Erikson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andersson.
Andersson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andersson prevents Erikson from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan Andersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Andersson punishes Erikson 's body with a nice straight punch.
Andersson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Erikson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Andersson defending well as Erikson loads up on a big left hand.
Erikson takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD2#
Andersson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Erikson did well to prevent Andersson getting side control.

Erikson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Andersson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erikson misses with some punches.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andersson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Andersson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erikson 's elbow.
Leif Erikson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Erikson as Andersson tries to tie him up.
Andersson is trying to pull guard but Erikson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Erikson misses with a body punch.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andersson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Erikson prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Erikson prevents a body shot from Andersson. #T1#
Erikson lands a shoulder strike.
Erikson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andersson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Erikson prevents it.
Leif Erikson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Andersson.#BC2#
Andersson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Erikson as he avoids it easily.
Erikson takes a swing at Andersson's ribcage but misses.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Erikson as he jumps to the side.
Stefan Andersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Erikson scoring well with a low kick there.
Andersson shoots for a double leg takedown but Erikson sprawls well. He's pushed Andersson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Erikson misses with a body punch
and Andersson counters with a nice uppercut.
Erikson swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Erikson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Andersson avoids the body shot from Erikson .
Erikson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andersson.
Erikson scores with a push kick.
Andersson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Erikson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Erikson misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Erikson can pounce on him.
Leif Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Andersson.
Erikson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andersson drops his hands momentarily and Erikson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Erikson misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Andersson counters with a shoot takedown. Erikson fights it but they end up in guard.
Andersson throwing strikes from guard but Erikson blocks nicely.
Andersson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Erikson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andersson postures up and lands a big shot to Erikson 's brow.
Andersson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andersson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Erikson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Erikson has momentary wrist control but Andersson slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Erikson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Erikson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Erikson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Erikson tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Andersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Erikson .
Andersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Erikson is one step ahead there.
Andersson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andersson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Erikson 's guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Andersson stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Erikson throws up his legs and catches Andersson in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Andersson tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Erikson ! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Leif Erikson !
Leif Erikson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Kluba 2
Date: Feb 18, 2022

#R1#
Edwards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Edwards connects with a looping right hand.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erikson was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
And Erikson responds with a good body kick, but Edwards manages to step out the way in time.
A good leg kick by Edwards.
Edwards takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Edwards misses the target.
Edwards takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Edwards cracks a nice hook into Erikson 's ribs.
Erikson misses with a right hand
and Erikson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Erikson throws a leg kick but Edwards sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Edwards has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Erikson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Edwards wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edwards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards clobbers Erikson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards fires out a quick counter leg kick but Erikson just manages to avoid it.
Edwards throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Edwards misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Erikson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edwards is looking to counter punch.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edwards moves out of range as Erikson strikes.
Edwards slips under a jab.
Jab from Edwards.
Erikson misses the shot to the body.
Edwards thumps Erikson with a low kick.
Erikson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Edwards.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Edwards.
Erikson misses with a body shot
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Edwards moves in close and cracks Erikson with a massive right hand! Erikson , frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Edwards!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Leif Erikson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Peieira
Date: Jan 06, 2022

#R1#
Erikson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Erikson delivers a nice body kick.
Leif Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erikson misses with a double jab
and Torsten counters with a series of strikes. Erikson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Erikson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Torsten looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Torsten checks a leg kick.
Erikson tries to land a body kick
and Torsten counters with a stiff right hand.
Erikson swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Torsten counters with a crisp right hand that drops Erikson ! Torsten lets Erikson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Erikson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torsten fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Erikson is still on wobbly legs! Can Torsten finish him?
Torsten ducks under a wild hook from Erikson .
Erikson leaves his chin hanging out and Torsten seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Erikson crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baldur Torsten!
After winning the bout, Baldur Torsten thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Leif Erikson was interviewed post fight and said 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

Event: SYN 858 Reinikain vs. Cole 3
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Erikson .
Erikson misses with a wild body shot.
As Erikson backs away, Watson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Watson misses with a looping right.
Erikson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Watson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Erikson scores with the left hand. Watson knows he should have avoided that one.
Erikson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Erikson throws a body shot but no joy.
Erikson misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Erikson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Erikson misses with a hook
letting Watson counter with a right hand. #T1#
Erikson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watson moves away.
Watson is looking to counter punch.
Leif Erikson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Erikson just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Erikson tries a head kick but it misses.
Watson feinted with a counter takedown.
Erikson misses with an uppercut.
Watson avoids the body shot from Erikson .
Erikson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Watson rather than just go for the knockout.
Watson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Erikson tries to land a front kick but Watson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Erikson . #T2#
Erikson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Watson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Erikson scores with a leg kick.
Watson throws the left hand but Erikson avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Erikson ! But no joy.
Watson misses with a head kick.
Watson throws a right hand that misses
letting Erikson counter with a right hand.
Watson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Erikson misses with a kick to the body.
Watson tries to counter with a takedown but Erikson is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Watson.
Erikson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Watson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Erikson tries to avoid it but Watson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Erikson to the ground. Erikson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Watson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Erikson finds it's way round the side to connect with Watson's head.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Erikson .
Erikson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Watson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No joy there for Erikson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Watson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Erikson misses with a wild body shot.
Erikson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Erikson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erikson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.
Erikson throws a leg kick but Watson moved away.
Watson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Erikson misses with a body shot.
Erikson throws out a leg kick but Watson moves out of range and Erikson only half commits.
Watson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Erikson avoids the head kick by Watson.
Erikson throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Watson counters with a single leg into guard. Erikson didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson wants to pass the guard but Erikson is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Erikson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Watson staying out of range there.
Erikson lands a leg kick that knocks Watson off balance momentarily.
Watson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Erikson can pounce on him.
Erikson misses with a low kick.
Erikson punishes Watson's body with a nice straight punch.
Erikson throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Erikson throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson throws a right hand that Watson ducks under and follows up with a left that Watson also avoids with ease.
Erikson misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Watson jabs Erikson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Erikson throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson.
Erikson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Watson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Watson ducks right into an uppercut from Erikson .
Left hook, right uppercut from Erikson . #CUT2#It looks like Paul Joseph Watson has been cut.
Watson moves out of range as Erikson throws a body kick.
Watson attempts a counter takedown but Erikson avoids it well and moves away.
Erikson throws a leg kick but Watson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Watson lands a head kick!
Erikson misses with the body kick
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Erikson .
An attempted straight right counter from Watson misses the target.
Watson moves away from the strike by Erikson .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erikson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Watson.
Erikson misses the body punch
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watson throws a jab but it's blocked by Erikson .
Erikson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Erikson loads up on a big right hand but Watson slips the punch.
Watson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Erikson .
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Erikson .
It looked like Watson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Erikson as he jumps to the side.
Erikson throws the kick towards the body but Watson avoids it.
Watson defending well as Erikson loads up on a big left hand.
Erikson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Watson loads up on a big right hand but Erikson slips the punch.
Erikson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Watson.
Erikson throws a leg kick
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Erikson moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T4#
Erikson lands a slapping body shot.
Erikson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Watson moves out of range of the strikes.
Watson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Erikson lands a right hook to the body.
Watson slips a jab and a cross from Erikson .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Erikson . Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erikson misses with a right hand
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Watson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Erikson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Joseph Watson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Erikson lands with a nice body kick.
Leif Erikson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Erikson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Erikson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Erikson looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Watson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Erikson lands a nice hook to Watson's body. Watson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Erikson misses with a left hand
and Watson counters with a three punch combo that has Erikson backing up. Erikson nods at Watson to acknowledge the strikes.
Erikson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Watson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Erikson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab.
Erikson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Erikson . #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erikson throws a body shot but no joy.
Watson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Erikson throws a leg kick but Watson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch but Erikson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromErikson .
Watson throws a lazy uppercut
and Erikson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Erikson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Watson lands a glancing blow to the side of Erikson 's head.
Erikson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Watson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Leif Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson moves out of range as Erikson strikes.
Watson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Erikson throws a looping overhand right but Watson ducks down to avoid it.
Erikson lands a head shot.
Paul Joseph Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erikson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Leif Erikson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Watson throws a hook to the side of Erikson 's head but Erikson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Watson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Erikson defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Joseph Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Erikson .
Watson moves out of range of the leg kick from Erikson .
Watson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Erikson slaps away a takedown attempt from Watson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Watson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Erikson .
Erikson misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Watson misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erikson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leif Erikson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Erikson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leif Erikson !
Leif Erikson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 848 Bathory vs. Reinkainen
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Erikson throws a sloppy head kick and Frame moves out of range easily.
Frame has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Erikson lands with an overhand left.
A slapping body kick lands there for Frame.
Frame is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Erikson .
Erikson misses with a shot to the body
and Frame counters with a left to the body.
Erikson loads up on a big right hand but Frame slips the punch.
Frame throws out a leg kick but Erikson moves out of range and Frame only half commits.
Frame scores with a body shot.
Frame slips under a jab.
Frame let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Erikson misses with a shot to the body
and Frame cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erikson scores with a leg kick.
Frame throws a shot from downtown. Erikson moves away and avoids it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Frame!
Frame goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A lazy body kick from Erikson
and Frame counters with a stiff right hand.
Erikson connects with a solid leg kick. #T1##KD2#
Frame drops Erikson with a beautiful combination! Erikson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Frame is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Erikson is rocked!
Erikson glances at the clock... BAM! Frame nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Erikson crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Erikson is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Frame!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrew Frame thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Leif Erikson had this to say: 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

Event: SYN 839 Sitsongrit vs. Sosa
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Erikson throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
Erikson misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Gustafsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Erikson 's guard.
Gustafsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Erikson is keeping the position for now.
Gustafsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Erikson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Gustafsson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Erikson uses it to pass to side control.
Gustafsson is looking to regain half guard here but Erikson keeps moving and retains side control.
Erikson controls the position.
Gustafsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Erikson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gustafsson is still trying to improve position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Gustafsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Erikson off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Erikson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Erikson for a finish. #SUB2#
Gustafsson looking to break Erikson 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Erikson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gustafsson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking for a choke. Erikson gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Erikson manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. #T2#
Gustafsson wants to sweep here but Erikson controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Erikson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Erikson has managed to get both his arms back between Gustafsson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking for a triangle here but Erikson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gustafsson tries to bench press Erikson off him but Erikson keeps the position.
Erikson controls the position from side control.
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Erikson takes a little break here. Gustafsson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
Erikson trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gustafsson regains half guard.
Gustafsson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Gustafsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gustafsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for subs off his back but Erikson has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Simon Gustafsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gustafsson ducks right into an uppercut from Erikson . #TD2#
Gustafsson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Erikson 's guard.
Erikson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Erikson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Erikson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Erikson wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Erikson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Gustafsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Erikson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Erikson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Gustafsson working for a triangle but Erikson defends it easily. #T1##SUB2#
Erikson is sitting in close to Gustafsson's body. Gustafsson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Erikson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Erikson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gustafsson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Simon Gustafsson!
In defeat, Leif Erikson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

Event: SYN 831 Whymer vs. Po
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Shabazz throws a head kick that misses.
Shabazz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Shabazz tries to clinch but Erikson is having none of it.
Shabazz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromErikson .
Nice straight punches there by Erikson . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Erikson .
Nice body punch from Erikson .
A punch lands to the side of Shabazz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shabazz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Erikson . Erikson obviously looking to wear him down.
Erikson misses the shot to the body.
Shabazz misses with a hook. Erikson ducked under it nicely.
Erikson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rahim Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shabazz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erikson .
Erikson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shabazz moves out of range of the strikes.
Shabazz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shabazz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Erikson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erikson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shabazz moves to clinch but Erikson breaks away
and Erikson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Shabazz is rocked!
Erikson with a nice calf kick.
Jab by Erikson .
Oh Shabazz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shabazz tries for a takedown but Erikson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Erikson drops Shabazz with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Shabazz! Erikson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Erikson !
Our winner, Leif Erikson , 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.

Event: SYN 815 Zulu vs. Kerr III
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Erikson throws a good cross that connects.
Risto Rautio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rautio tries to close the distance and clinch but Erikson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Erikson misses the target.
Erikson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've been told by Erikson 's head coaches at Vale Tudo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Rautio closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erikson .
Rautio swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Erikson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rautio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rautio tries to clinch up but Erikson circles away and keeps his distance.
Rautio wants to clinch.
Rautio doesn't manage to clinch there - Erikson circles away. #CL2#
Rautio clinches up against the cage.
Erikson blocking some punches.
Rautio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rautio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rautio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Erikson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rautio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice cross by Erikson .#T1#
Erikson looks to land a left hand but Rautio moved out of range nicely.
Rautio moves forwards but Erikson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rautio tries to close the distance and clinch but Erikson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Erikson .
Rautio is looking to clinch.
It looked like Erikson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rautio tries to clinch but Erikson moves out of range. #CL2#
Rautio has closed the distance and engaged Erikson in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rautio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Erikson wants to break free but Rautio has control.
A frustrated look appears on Erikson 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rautio. #BC#
Erikson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Erikson lands with a right hand.
A jab from Erikson finds it's way through Rautio's defenses.
Erikson scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Rautio rushes Erikson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Erikson manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Rautio closes the distance and clinches.
Erikson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Erikson manages to break the clinch.
Rautio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rautio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erikson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Rautio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Erikson throws out the jab.
Erikson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Erikson throwing a counter right hand but Rautio manages to avoid it.
Rautio is looking to clinch.
Erikson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rautio tries to close the distance and clinch but Erikson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rautio moves out of range as Erikson strikes.
Erikson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rautio is out of range.
Rautio moves in looking to clinch but Erikson pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Erikson .
Rautio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Erikson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Erikson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Erikson misses with a straight left.
Rautio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Erikson throws a shot from downtown. Rautio moves away and avoids it.
Rautio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Erikson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Rautio backs away, Erikson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Rautio gets a clinch.
Rautio misses with some punches.
Rautio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rautio misses with some punches.
Rautio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rautio swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Erikson breaks from the clinch.
Rautio slips a straight right by Erikson .#T3#
Good leg kick by Erikson .
Rautio tries to clinch but Erikson is having none of it.
Rautio tries to clinch but Erikson moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Erikson misses the target.
Erikson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Erikson feints and then cracks Rautio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rautio down.
Erikson tests Rautio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Erikson throws a leg kick but Rautio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rautio moves out of range of the strikes.
Rautio moves in looking to clinch but Erikson pushes him off.
Erikson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Erikson throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Rautio moves into the clinch.
Rautio swings wildly with an uppercut but Erikson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rautio throws a head punch that misses.
Erikson wants to get back to striking at distance but Rautio won't allow it. #BC#
Erikson breaks from the clinch.
Erikson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice jab there from Erikson . #KD#
Erikson lands a left and a right that send Rautio crashing to the mat, dazed. Erikson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Rautio is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rautio tries to clinch up.
Erikson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rautio is still on wobbly legs! Can Erikson finish him?
Rautio closes the distance looking to clinch
and Erikson counters with a big right hand! Oh Rautio is in trouble here! Erikson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Erikson !
Our winner, Leif Erikson , 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.

Event: ALPHA-1: Fight Kingdom Night 2
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Halloo.
Nice jab there from Halloo.
Halloo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Erikson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halloo.
Halloo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Erikson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Erikson .
Leif Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halloo misses with a low kick.
Halloo lands a glancing blow to the side of Erikson 's head.
Erikson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Halloo throws a head kick but Erikson moves out of range.
Halloo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erikson throws a right hand that Halloo ducks under and follows up with a left that Halloo also avoids with ease.
Erikson misses with a lunging right hand
and Halloo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Erikson walks into a jab.
Halloo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halloo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice combination there by Erikson . #T1#
Erikson throws a jab but it's blocked by Halloo.
Halloo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Erikson throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Halloo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Erikson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halloo digs a good body shot into Erikson 's ribs.
Halloo moves in looking to clinch but Erikson pushes him off.
Erikson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Halloo checks it well.
Erikson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Erikson 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.
Erikson misses with a shot to the body
and Halloo counters with a stiff right hand.
Halloo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Erikson throws a big shot that misses.
Halloo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Erikson tests Halloo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Erikson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Halloo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Erikson 's knee momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Erikson .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erikson throws an off balance right hand
and Halloo counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Erikson throws an overhand right that lands on Halloo's shoulder, as Halloo tries to avoid the shot.
Halloo is looking to clinch.
Erikson cracks Halloo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Halloo lands with a cross.
Halloo ducks under a wild hook from Erikson .
Erikson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Erikson is breathing heavily.
Halloo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Halloo moves out of range of the strikes.
Halloo connects with a solid leg kick.
Erikson throws a lazy uppercut
and Halloo counters with a nice leg kick.
Halloo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Erikson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Halloo as he connects with a hook.
Halloo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Erikson misses with an uppercut
and Halloo counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Erikson is rocked!
Halloo circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Erikson tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Halloo wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tupa Halloo!
Tupa Halloo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Leif Erikson had this to say: 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

Event: SMASH: Rossi vs Peterson
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Erikson blocks a jab.
Erikson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Erikson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valentine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good exchange - Erikson coming out on top.
Erikson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentine.
Leif Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erikson throws an off balance right hand
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Leif Erikson has been cut.
Erikson connects with a crisp jab.
Erikson throws a shot from downtown. Valentine moves away and avoids it.
Valentine on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Erikson thuds his right hand into Valentine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#Valentine is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Erikson doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Valentine crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Valentine's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leif Erikson !
A victorious Leif Erikson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Remy Valentine spoke after the fight, saying 'I am going to get with my team and rethink a few thinks.'.

Event: SMASH: Bee vs Neves
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Erikson throws out a powerful jab.
Erikson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morgan.
Erikson misses with a low kick.
Erikson wants to slow Morgan down by chopping away at his legs.
Morgan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Erikson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morgan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Erikson throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
Morgan tries to counter by clinching up but Erikson breaks away and moves out of range.
Erikson lands with a shot to the body.
Erikson slaps away a takedown attempt from Morgan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morgan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Dexter Morgan has been cut.
Erikson throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
We've been informed that Erikson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Morgan slips under a jab from Erikson .
Morgan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morgan misses with a head kick.
Morgan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Erikson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morgan somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Erikson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morgan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leif Erikson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Morgan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Morgan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Erikson .
Morgan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Erikson sprawls and moves away.
Erikson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Erikson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morgan.
Erikson misses with a looping left.
Morgan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morgan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Erikson thows a leg kick but Morgan checks it #TD#
and Morgan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Erikson won't be happy with that.
Erikson tries to escape but Morgan is in control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan throws a strike aimed at the side of Erikson 's head but Erikson avoids it well.
Morgan prevents Erikson from escaping the position.#T2#
Morgan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ground and pound from Morgan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Erikson dodges the ground and pound from Morgan.
An elbow from Morgan crashes against the mat.
Morgan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Erikson is not content to let Morgan control the position.
Morgan is really struggling to control Erikson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Erikson is pushing Morgan's head away, looking to escape. Morgan manages to hold on to the position though.
Morgan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Morgan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Morgan throws a strike aimed at the side of Erikson 's head but Erikson avoids it well.
Morgan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Morgan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Erikson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Erikson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Morgan has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Leif Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erikson misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Erikson misses its intended target. #T4#
Erikson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A cross from Erikson lands.
Morgan drops his hands momentarily and Erikson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Erikson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Erikson looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
Morgan tries to counter with a takedown but Erikson is quick to defend against it.
The fighters circling - Erikson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morgan is defended easily by Erikson .
Erikson throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
A combination from Erikson does no damage.
Morgan tries to counter with a takedown but Erikson is quick to defend against it.
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.
Morgan feinted with a counter takedown.
Erikson connects with a leg kick.
Erikson with the inside leg kick.
Morgan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Erikson .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Erikson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Morgan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Erikson thuds a left hand into Morgan's body.
Erikson throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
Morgan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Leif Erikson has been cut.
Morgan thuds his right hand into Erikson 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Erikson swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan feinted with a counter takedown.
Morgan shoots in but Erikson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Erikson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Erikson misses.
Erikson looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
Morgan walks into a stiff left hand from Erikson .
Erikson thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson scores with a leg kick.
Morgan defending well as Erikson loads up on a big left hand.
Morgan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Erikson lands a leg kick that knocks Morgan off balance momentarily.
Erikson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erikson scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Erikson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morgan slips a jab from Erikson .
Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Erikson throws out the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Erikson as Morgan shoots in.
Erikson missing with a left hand there. Morgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morgan is looking to counter the offense by Erikson and move into the clinch.
Dexter Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leif Erikson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Erikson scores with a nice strike.
Erikson throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morgan closes the distance and clinches up with Erikson , looking for a takedown. Morgan pushes Erikson against the cage but Erikson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Erikson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morgan. Morgan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Erikson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morgan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Erikson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC2#Morgan is rocked!#T2#
Erikson misses with a straight right.
Erikson misses with a looping right.
Erikson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Erikson throws an overhand right that drops Morgan like a sack of potatoes! Erikson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Erikson !
An out of breath Leif Erikson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Erikson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kuzma misses with a kick to the body.
Kuzma doesn't manage to clinch there - Erikson circles away.
Kuzma slips a straight right by Erikson .
Erikson sets himself, and Kuzma steps forward looking for the clinch! Erikson avoids it this time.
Erikson misses with a hook. Kuzma ducked under it nicely.
Erikson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.
Erikson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuzma looks winded!
Erikson lands a jab to Kuzma's midsection.
Nice shot by Erikson .#ROC#Kuzma is rocked!
Erikson is stalking Kuzma. Kuzma circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Erikson , and it's lights out! Kuzma really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leif Erikson !
During a confident post fight interview, Leif Erikson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Kyle Kuzma stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good stuff to my opponent, wiling to run it back in the future but for my next fight i'd love to fight anybody so let's just assume i'll be making a quick turnaround. '.

Event: CEC 682
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Halo avoids the body shot from Erikson .
Erikson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Erikson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leif Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Erikson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Erikson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Halo dodges the punch combination from Erikson .
Halo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halo throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erikson .
Halo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Halo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Erikson .
Erikson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Erikson misses with a jab to the body
and Halo counters with a left and a right that stings Erikson .
Erikson lands the left hand.
Erikson misses the body punch #CL#
and Halo counters by clinching up.
Erikson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halo tries a knee to the head but Erikson blocks it.
Erikson avoiding damage as Halo throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Halo.
A head punch on the inside from Erikson fails to land.
Erikson lands a right hand.
Halo tries a knee to the head but Erikson blocks it.
Erikson working aggressively here.
Erikson tries a body shot but Halo blocks it.
Erikson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halo looking to throw knees to the head but Erikson is blocking nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Erikson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo.
Erikson tries to throw a body punch but Halo avoids it by throwing Erikson back against the cage.
Erikson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Erikson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Erikson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Erikson lands a shoulder strike.
Halo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Halo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Halo blocking some punches.
Erikson works on Halo's body with a couple of short punches.
Halo tries to land a knee to the head but Erikson blocks with his arms.
I was talking to Halo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Halo.
Halo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Erikson up against the cage.
Halo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Erikson s head.
Halo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Erikson throws a head punch that misses.
Halo tries to land a knee to the head but Erikson blocks with his arms.
Erikson tries to throw a body punch but Halo avoids it by throwing Erikson back against the cage.
Erikson misses with the head strike.
Erikson tries to throw a body punch but Halo avoids it by throwing Erikson back against the cage.
Halo lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Erikson lands a shoulder strike.
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Halo.
A hook to the body from Halo.
Erikson misses with some punches.
Erikson 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Halo struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
Halo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Erikson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Erikson misses with a punch on the inside.
Halo prevents a body shot from Erikson .
Halo scores with a knee to the head.
Erikson has a couple of punches blocked by Halo.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Erikson struggles to land a body shot inside as Halo controls his hands.
A short right from Erikson .
Halo trying to land knees to the body.
Erikson lands with a left to the head.
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!
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Halo. #T4#
A short right from Erikson on the inside.
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Halo obliges.
Erikson looks winded!
Erikson tries to work over Halo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo.
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Halo.
Halo landing knees to the head.
A short right from Halo on the inside.
Halo lands a body punch.
Erikson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Halo obliges.
Halo lands a hook that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Erikson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halo with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Halo.
Halo lands a left hand.
Halo lands a nice knee to the body.
Halo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Erikson misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crown Halo dominated that round.
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#
Halo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Halo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Halo drives through and clinches with Erikson against the cage.
Erikson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Halo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erikson can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Erikson can't find room to land a body shot as Halo controls the action.
Halo blocks a body shot from Erikson .
Halo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
A short right from Halo on the inside.
Erikson misses with the head strike.
Halo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Erikson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crown Halo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Erikson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Erikson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Halo.
Halo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Erikson is breathing heavily.
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!
Erikson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Erikson pushes Halo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Erikson swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Halo obliges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Halo.
Halo slows down the pace here.
Halo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Erikson has a couple of punches blocked by Halo.
Erikson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halo misses with a knee strike.
Halo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Erikson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo.
Halo presses Erikson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Halo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Halo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Erikson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo. #T2#
Erikson scores with a shot to the side of Halo's head.
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!
Halo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Halo.
Halo connects with a knee to the head.
Erikson tries a body shot but Halo blocks it.
Erikson takes a shot to the head.
Halo lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Erikson is rocked!
A short uppercut from Halo.
Erikson is still on wobbly legs! Can Halo finish him?
Halo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Erikson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halo blocks a body shot from Erikson .
Erikson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Erikson tries to throw a body punch but Halo avoids it by throwing Erikson back against the cage.
Halo throws a big uppercut that drops Erikson ! More strikes from Halo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Erikson lies dazed against the cage as Halo celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crown Halo!
Crown Halo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Leif Erikson had this to say: 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

Event: CEC 678.51
Date: Oct 07, 2019

#R1#
Erikson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Sergey Beznisko has been cut.
Erikson tries to move into range but Beznisko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Erikson throws the kick towards the body but Beznisko avoids it.
Erikson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Beznisko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Erikson controls Beznisko momentarily but Beznisko frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beznisko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Erikson looking for a sweep. Not yet Erikson , not yet.
Erikson trying to strike off his back.
Beznisko passes Erikson 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Beznisko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Erikson wants to get back to full guard.
Beznisko working over Erikson with some ground and pound. Erikson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Erikson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beznisko is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beznisko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Beznisko working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Erikson 's thigh. Erikson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Beznisko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Erikson keeping moving, preventing Beznisko from controlling successfully.
Beznisko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Erikson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Erikson wants to sweep but no luck.
Beznisko landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Beznisko chips away with some ground and pound.
Erikson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Beznisko is looking to work some ground and pound but Erikson has wrist control.
Beznisko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Beznisko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beznisko trying to control but Erikson is working from the bottom.
Beznisko preventing the sweep.
Beznisko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beznisko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Erikson keeping moving, preventing Beznisko from controlling successfully.
Erikson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Beznisko landing with the ground and pound.
Beznisko postures up in Erikson 's guard and throws a big left but Erikson blocks it.
Erikson controls Beznisko momentarily but Beznisko frees himself.
Erikson pulls Beznisko in close to prevent any damage.
Beznisko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beznisko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beznisko postures up and lands a big shot to Erikson 's brow.
Erikson is trying to control the position but Beznisko postures up.
Beznisko working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Beznisko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beznisko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Erikson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beznisko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beznisko lands a couple of elbows.
Beznisko landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#
Erikson is rocked!
Beznisko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Erikson is still in real trouble! Can Beznisko finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beznisko loads up on a big left hand. Erikson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Beznisko looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Erikson can't hide his disappointment, as Beznisko celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Beznisko!
An out of breath Sergey Beznisko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Leif Erikson was interviewed post fight and said 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

Event: CEC 675
Date: Sep 15, 2019

#R1#
Tsuruta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Erikson can pounce on him.
Tsuruta cracks Erikson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tsuruta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Erikson throws a solid leg kick but Tsuruta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Erikson .
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Leif Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erikson scores with a head kick.
Tsuruta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tsuruta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Erikson lands with a hook. Tsuruta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tsuruta missing with a left hand there. Erikson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuruta throws a lazy uppercut
letting Erikson counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Tsuruta's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erikson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Erikson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Erikson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Erikson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Tsuruta misses.
Erikson tries to clinch up.
Tsuruta misses with a right hand
and Erikson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Erikson misses.
Tsuruta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Erikson misses with a body punch
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Erikson tries to land a front kick but Tsuruta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tsuruta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Erikson scores with a shot to the body.
Erikson connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Erikson misses its intended target.
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. Erikson moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Erikson misses
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Erikson lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Erikson moves into range and clinches up with Tsuruta.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erikson works on Tsuruta's body with a couple of short punches.
Erikson lands a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Erikson misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Erikson tries to throw a body punch but Tsuruta avoids it by throwing Erikson back against the cage.
Erikson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Erikson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Tsuruta breaks from the clinch.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Erikson .
Tsuruta throws a hook but Erikson avoids it easily.
Erikson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Erikson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Erikson lands a nice shot to the body.
Erikson with a nice cross.
Erikson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Erikson needs to keep his hands up - Tsuruta had a free shot at his head there.
Erikson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tsuruta's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by Erikson .
Erikson throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp one two that drops Erikson ! Tsuruta thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Erikson to his feet! Erikson is in big trouble!#ROC#
Erikson is rocked!
Erikson ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Erikson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tsuruta finish him?
Tsuruta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erikson .
Tsuruta moves out of range of the leg kick from Erikson .
Erikson seems to have recovered his senses.
Tsuruta walks into a stiff left hand from Erikson .
A big right from Tsuruta misses. #KD#
Tsuruta lands a big right hand that sends Erikson crashing to the mat! Tsuruta stays standing though and waves Erikson back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erikson throws a sloppy body shot
and Tsuruta counters with a big right hand! Oh Erikson is in trouble here! Tsuruta follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Leif Erikson was interviewed post fight and said 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

Event: CEC 672
Date: Aug 25, 2019

#R1#
Erikson throws a right hand that misses
and Lombard counters with a good low kick that Erikson was not able to check.
Lombard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Erikson blocks a leg kick.
Lombard loads up on a big right hand but Erikson slips the punch.
Lombard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Erikson 's sensitive parts.
Lombard loads up on a big right hand but Erikson slips the punch.
Lombard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erikson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombard is just out of range.
Lombard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Erikson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Erikson moves out of range of the body kick from Lombard.
Erikson misses with a body shot.
Erikson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson misses with a looping left.
Erikson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lombard doesn't seem bothered though.
Lombard throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Erikson counter with a right hand.
Lombard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Lombard.
Lombard misses with a leg kick
and Erikson counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Lombard connects with an inside leg kick.
Erikson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lombard.
Erikson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lombard.
Erikson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lombard.
Erikson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Erikson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lombard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A leg kick checked by Lombard.#KD#
Erikson drops Lombard with a beautiful combination! Lombard stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Erikson is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lombard blocks a head kick by Erikson .
Lombard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Erikson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lombard.
It looked like Erikson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lombard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Erikson counters with an outside leg kick.
Lombard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Erikson blocks the leg kick.
Erikson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lombard keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Jab from Lombard.
Erikson throws a series of punches but Lombard moves out of range.
Lombard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Lombard.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lombard.
Erikson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lombard.
Erikson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Erikson .
Lombard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Erikson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Erikson throws a leg kick but Lombard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lombard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lombard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Erikson misses with a hook. Lombard ducked under it nicely.
Lombard moves out of range as Erikson strikes.
Lombard scores with a head kick.
Lombard misses with a looping right.
Erikson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Erikson throws a poor cross that misses
and Lombard finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T3#
Erikson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lombard moves away.
Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erikson throws a body punch but Lombard moves out of range.
Erikson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lombard scores with the left hand. Erikson knows he should have avoided that one.
Lombard throws a lazy uppercut
and Erikson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lombard fakes the leg kick and cracks Erikson in the body.
A swing and a miss from Lombard.
Erikson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lombard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lombard!
Lombard lands a jab.
Lombard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick from Erikson .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombard throws a looping overhand right but Erikson ducks down to avoid it.
It appears Erikson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lombard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Erikson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Erikson scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
That has opened up Hank Lombard's cut even more.#T4#
Lombard connects with a nice looking jab.
Lombard tries a head kick but it misses.
Lombard scores with a nice head shot.
Lombard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Erikson circles away quickly and effectively.
Lombard throws a low kick, looking for Erikson 's leg but Erikson calmly moves out of range.
Lombard throws the left hand but Erikson avoids the punch easily.
Erikson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombard is just out of range.
Lombard looks to land a body kick but Erikson moved away.
Erikson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lombard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lombard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Erikson is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombard misses with a looping right.
Lombard digs a good hook to Erikson 's body.
Lombard lands with an overhand left.
Erikson throws a chopping leg kick but Lombard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hank Lombard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Erikson . Lombard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erikson throws a nice looking combination but Lombard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hank Lombard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Left hook, right uppercut from Erikson .
Lombard throws the left hand but Erikson avoids the punch easily.
Erikson misses with a low kick as Lombard jumps back.
Erikson throws a body punch but Lombard moves out of range.
Lombard feints a counter leg kick.
Lombard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lombard throws a head kick that misses.
Erikson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lombard. Lombard obviously looking to wear him down.
Erikson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Erikson slips under a jab from Lombard.
Lombard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Lombard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombard misses with a low kick.
Lombard throws a body kick that misses
and Erikson counters with a stiff right hand.
Erikson blocks a head kick by Lombard. #T1#
Erikson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Lombard is predictable there
and Lombard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lombard misses with a body kick.
Erikson avoids the head kick by Lombard.
Erikson moves out of range of the strikes.
Lombard misses with a left hand
and Erikson counters with a stiff right hand.
Erikson with a jab.
Erikson connects with a nice looking jab.
Erikson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lombard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erikson wants to land a leg kick but Lombard is out of range.
Lombard throws a lazy uppercut
and Erikson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Erikson misses with a series of wild punches.
Lombard avoids the body shot from Erikson .
Erikson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombard. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erikson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lombard circles away.
Erikson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Lombard.
Lombard throws a head kick but Erikson moves out of range.
Erikson digs a good hook to Lombard's body.
Lombard looks to land a left hand but Erikson moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Erikson .
Erikson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy body kick from Lombard
and Erikson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lombard throws a jab when Erikson was well out of range.
Lombard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lombard misses with a head kick.
Erikson slips under a jab.
Erikson scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
The cut above Hank Lombard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lombard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Erikson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Erikson avoids the head kick by Lombard.
Erikson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Lombard misses.
It looked like Erikson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lombard.
Erikson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombard is just out of range.
And Lombard responds with a good body kick, but Erikson manages to step out the way in time.
Lombard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Erikson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab from Lombard.
Erikson checks a low kick from Lombard.
Erikson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Erikson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lombard.
Erikson is looking to counter punch.
Erikson avoids the head kick by Lombard.
Erikson moves out of range as Lombard strikes.
Erikson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Erikson misses with a head kick.
Erikson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lombard throws out the jab.
Erikson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lombard's hands.#CUT#
Hank Lombard's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T4#
Erikson misses with a body shot.
Lombard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lombard swings for the body but Erikson moves out of range.
Erikson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lombard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erikson slips a straight right by Lombard.
Lombard is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Erikson moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Erikson !
During a confident post fight interview, Leif Erikson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEC 668
Date: Jul 29, 2019

#R1#
Murhaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Erikson on the side of the head.
Erikson throws a leg kick that misses.
Erikson misses the shot to the body.
As Erikson backs off Murhaa throws a huge counter combo but Erikson manages to avoid it all.
Murhaa cracks Erikson with a good jab.
Erikson is looking to land body kicks.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
As Murhaa tries to get set, Erikson tries to push him back and clinch up but Murhaa manages to avoid the attempt.
Murhaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Erikson throws a head kick but Murhaa moves out of range.
Erikson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murhaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Erikson misses with a body shot.
Erikson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Erikson misses with a wild body shot.
Erikson connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa scores with a decent looking hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murhaa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Erikson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Erikson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murhaa just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromErikson .
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erikson .
Murhaa avoids the head kick by Erikson .
No joy there for Erikson , who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Murhaa moves out of range as Erikson strikes.
Murhaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Erikson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chris Leben KO Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Erikson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pauke Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Erikson throws a chopping leg kick but Murhaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Erikson sets himself, and Murhaa steps forward looking for the clinch! Erikson avoids it this time.
Murhaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Erikson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Erikson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murhaa thumps Erikson with a low kick.
Murhaa scores with a one two! Erikson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Erikson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murhaa's hands.
Erikson blocks a jab.
Erikson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa jabs at Erikson 's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erikson lands a leg kick that knocks Murhaa off balance momentarily.
A solid body kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Murhaa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Erikson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murhaa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Erikson back to the cage. Murhaa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Murhaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Erikson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Erikson .
Erikson throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Erikson is wise to it.
Murhaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Erikson throws a big shot that misses.
Erikson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murhaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Murhaa misses.
Erikson blocks a leg kick.
Murhaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murhaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Erikson is breathing heavily.
Erikson misses with an uppercut.
Murhaa scores with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murhaa. #T3#
Erikson misses with a body kick.
Erikson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Erikson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Erikson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhaa is looking to land body kicks.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Erikson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a chopping leg kick but Erikson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Erikson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murhaa wants to counter the offense by Erikson and move into the clinch position.
Erikson dodges the punch combination from Murhaa.
A leg kick checked by Murhaa.
Erikson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murhaa misses with a straight right.
Erikson tried to score with a low kick but Murhaa checks it.
Murhaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Erikson ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
A quick step to the side and Erikson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Murhaa is looking to slow Erikson down with leg kicks.
Erikson moves out of range as Murhaa throws a body kick.
Erikson tried to counter with a leg kick but Murhaa avoided it.
Erikson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murhaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Erikson wants to land a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range.
Good shot there by Murhaa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa connects with the punch.
Murhaa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Erikson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Murhaa cracks Erikson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#
Erikson is rocked!
Erikson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murhaa defends well and Erikson ends up having to push Murhaa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Oh Erikson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Erikson looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.
Erikson seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Murhaa drops Erikson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Erikson looks back up at him and smiles so Murhaa waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Murhaa cracks Erikson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Erikson falls to his knees and Murhaa doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pauke Murhaa!
Pauke Murhaa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Leif Erikson spoke after the fight, saying 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

Event: Syn 636 Jones vs Mahmoud IV
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Erikson throws a leg kick but Nixon moved away.
Erikson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Erikson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nixon takes one to the side of the head.
Nixon misses with a straight right.
Nixon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erikson misses with a low kick.
Erikson throws a low kick but Nixon moves out of range easily.
Nixon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Erikson throws a nice head kick!
Nixon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Erikson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Erikson pushes Nixon up against the cage in a clinch.
Erikson lands a shoulder strike.
Nixon lands a body shot.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Erikson .
Erikson scores with a shot to the side of Nixon's head. #T1#
Erikson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Nixon.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.
Erikson blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Erikson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Erikson prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Erikson scores with a shot to the side of Nixon's head.
Erikson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nixon or not.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Nixon - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Nixon.
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Erikson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Erikson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Erikson . #BC2#
Nixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Nixon staying out of range there.
Nixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nixon wants to clinch
and Erikson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nixon misses with a looping right.
Erikson misses with a hook to the body
and Nixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Erikson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nixon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Erikson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Erikson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Erikson . Nixon shrugs it off though.
Nixon misses with a lunging right hand
and Erikson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Erikson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Erikson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Nixon misses
letting Erikson counter with a right hand.
Erikson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Erikson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nixon.
Erikson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erikson .
Nixon throws a one two combo.
Some bone on bone action there as Nixon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Erikson misses with a looping right.
Nixon moves out of range as Erikson strikes.
Nixon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Nixon needs to keep his hands up - Erikson had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Erikson throws a head kick that misses.
Nixon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Erikson slips a jab from Nixon.
Erikson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nixon throws a big shot that misses.
Nixon misses the jab.
Nixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Erikson thumps Nixon with a low kick.
Nixon throws a poor cross that misses
and Erikson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nixon's knee momentarily.
Nixon defending well as Erikson loads up on a big left hand.
Nixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Erikson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Nixon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Erikson throws a leg kick
and Erikson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Erikson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Erikson throws a jab when Nixon was well out of range.
Nixon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Nixon misses.
Erikson lands a head kick. Nixon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nixon throws out a loose jab but Erikson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Erikson is able to avoid easily.
Erikson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Erikson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Leif Erikson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nixon checks a leg kick nicely.
Nixon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Erikson .
A looping hook to the body misses from Erikson . Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Evil Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon cracks Erikson with a good jab.
Nixon misses with a looping left.
Nixon throws a right and a left that Erikson avoids nicely. #T1#
Nixon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Erikson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Erikson connects with a looping right hand.
Erikson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Erikson misses with a wild body shot.
Nixon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Erikson 's head backwards.
Nixon thumps Erikson with a low kick.
Nixon throws a head kick that misses.
Erikson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nixon.
Erikson swings for the body but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch but Erikson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Erikson misses the shot to the body.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
Nixon thuds a left hand into Erikson 's body.
Nixon checks the leg kick.
Nixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Erikson is just out of range.
Erikson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nixon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Erikson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nixon to score with a decent uppercut.
Nixon misses with a hook.
Erikson tries to move into range but Nixon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Erikson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
Nixon throws an overhand right that drops Erikson like a sack of potatoes! Nixon dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Nixon!
During a confident post fight interview, Evil Nixon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Leif Erikson was interviewed post fight and said 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

Event: Syn 632 Correira vs Tower
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
A jab lands there for Erikson .#CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Garbutt has been cut.
Garbutt lands with a kick to the temple. Erikson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Garbutt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Erikson to counter with a crisp jab.
Garbutt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Erikson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Garbutt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garbutt scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Garbutt misses.
A big right from Erikson misses.
Garbutt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garbutt misses with a hook
and Erikson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erikson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garbutt.
Garbutt throws a jab but it's blocked by Erikson .
Garbutt lands a slapping body shot.
Garbutt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garbutt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Erikson is out of range.
Erikson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Garbutt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garbutt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garbutt looks to land a combination but Erikson avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Erikson as Garbutt shoots in.
Erikson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garbutt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Erikson can pounce on him.
Erikson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been hearing reports that Garbutt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Garbutt connects with a crisp jab.
Garbutt lands with a right hand.
Erikson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Erikson ducks under a wild hook from Garbutt.
Garbutt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Erikson on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erikson avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Garbutt tries to land a leg kick but Erikson saw it coming and moves away.
Erikson misses with a body shot.
Erikson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Erikson blocks a leg kick.
Erikson throws out a leg kick but Garbutt moves out of range and Erikson only half commits.
Erikson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Erikson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Erikson wants to clinch up but Garbutt keeps it at a distance.
Garbutt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Erikson 's head.#TD#
Garbutt looking to score a takedown here. Erikson is defending well but Garbutt drives through and ends up in Erikson 's guard.
Garbutt lands a couple of elbows.
Garbutt stopping the sweep attempt from Erikson .
Erikson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Erikson is trying to keep Garbutt in close.
Garbutt trying to control the position from guard on top but Erikson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garbutt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Erikson wants to sweep but no luck.
Erikson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garbutt is pushing down on Erikson 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Erikson is fighting to maintain full guard but Garbutt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Garbutt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garbutt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Erikson defending well though.
Still in half guard, Garbutt seems content to control.
Garbutt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Erikson 's head. #T4#
Erikson is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Erikson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Garbutt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Erikson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Garbutt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Erikson 's head.
Garbutt preventing the sweep.
Erikson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garbutt.
Garbutt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Garbutt wants to control from the top but Erikson keeps moving.
Erikson pulls Garbutt in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Erikson throws an overhand right that lands on Garbutt's shoulder, as Garbutt tries to avoid the shot.
Garbutt with a jab.#TD#
Erikson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Garbutt throwing strikes but missing.
Erikson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Erikson trying to control the position.
Garbutt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Erikson is trying to control the position but Garbutt postures up.
Erikson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Garbutt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Erikson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garbutt distracts Erikson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garbutt throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garbutt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garbutt throws a strike but Erikson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Erikson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Erikson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garbutt 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.
Garbutt trying to control the position here. #T2#
Erikson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Garbutt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Garbutt looking for a sweep. Not yet Garbutt, not yet.
Garbutt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erikson can do to turn this around?
Erikson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garbutt managing to control the position.
Garbutt tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Garbutt lands the left hand.
A head kick from Garbutt lands but Erikson takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Garbutt.
Erikson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Erikson jabs at Garbutt's body.
Erikson scores with a hook to the body. Garbutt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garbutt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erikson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leif Erikson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Erikson throws an off balance right hand
and Erikson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kevin Garbutt is winning the standup battle so far.
Erikson misses with a wild body shot.
Garbutt misses with a body shot.
Erikson flicks out a counter leg kick but Garbutt steps away.
Erikson misses with a body shot.
That kick from Garbutt tenderised Erikson 's leg. Erikson is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Erikson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garbutt.
Erikson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garbutt throwing a counter right hand but Erikson manages to avoid it.
Garbutt throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erikson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Erikson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Erikson blocks a low kick nicely.
Erikson throws a leg kick but Garbutt checks it.
Garbutt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Garbutt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Erikson .
Some wild striking there from Garbutt.
Garbutt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Erikson .
Garbutt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Garbutt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Erikson backs up against the cage.
Garbutt blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Garbutt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut.
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#
Garbutt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Erikson to score with a decent uppercut.
Erikson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garbutt. Garbutt obviously looking to wear him down.
Garbutt lands a jab to the nose.
Erikson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garbutt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Erikson 's sensitive parts.
Erikson throws a hook but Garbutt blocks it.
A jab from Garbutt misses.
Garbutt with a hook.
Garbutt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Garbutt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garbutt throwing a counter right hand but Erikson manages to avoid it.
Erikson throws a low kick, looking for Garbutt's leg but Garbutt calmly moves out of range.
Garbutt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garbutt lands a head shot.
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!
Garbutt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Garbutt defending well as Erikson loads up on a big left hand.
Erikson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Erikson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Erikson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Erikson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garbutt. That did some damage!
Garbutt throws a jab but it's blocked by Erikson .
Erikson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Erikson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garbutt.
Garbutt blocks a head kick by Erikson .
Garbutt staying out of range there.
Garbutt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Erikson looks to score with a jab to the body but Garbutt is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garbutt.
Garbutt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erikson was well out of range. Poor timing from Garbutt.
A telegraphed right hand from Garbutt misses the target.
Erikson cracks Garbutt with a good jab.
Garbutt misses with a wild body shot.
Erikson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leif Erikson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Garbutt misses with a body shot.
Garbutt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Erikson circles away quickly and effectively.
Erikson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garbutt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Erikson . Garbutt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garbutt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Erikson tries a low kick but Garbutt avoids it.
Garbutt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garbutt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Erikson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Garbutt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Erikson .
Erikson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Erikson delivers a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erikson . Garbutt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erikson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garbutt. #T3#
Garbutt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garbutt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Garbutt duly obliges.
Garbutt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erikson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Garbutt.
Erikson lands an overhand right.
Garbutt shoots and misses
and Erikson counters with a nice body shot.
Erikson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Erikson lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick from Garbutt misses
and Erikson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garbutt blocks a head kick by Erikson .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garbutt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Erikson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Garbutt is rocked!
Erikson connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Garbutt out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leif Erikson !
After winning the bout, Leif Erikson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 626 Wearmouth vs Diggs II
Date: Apr 07, 2019

#R1##CL#
Brock moves into the clinch.
Erikson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Erikson backwards. #BC#
Brock breaks from the clinch.
Brock misses with a looping left.
Erikson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brock lands with a slapping head kick.
Brock throws a body punch but Erikson moves out of range.
Brock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erikson moves away.
Brock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A lazy left from Erikson finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erikson staying out of range there.
Brock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Erikson finds it's way round the side to connect with Brock's head.
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
Brock just misses with a punch to the body.
Brock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Erikson .#T1#
Brock misses with a body shot.
Brock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Erikson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brock.
Brock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erikson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Erikson with the counter takedown but Brock avoids it easily.
Erikson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Erikson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Erikson misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Brock forces Erikson back against the cage and clinches.
Brock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brock tries to circle away but Erikson has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Brock.
Erikson is looking for a takedown.
Brock trying to stall but Erikson improves his position.
Erikson tries to pull guard but Brock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Art Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leif Erikson .
Erikson misses with the head strike. #T2#
Erikson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Brock - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brock.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brock leaning his opponent against the cage.
Erikson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Erikson wants the takedown. Brock is fighting it off but Erikson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Brock's guard against the cage.
Erikson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Erikson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Erikson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Chris Leben KO Academy . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Brock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Erikson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Erikson advances position into side control!#T3#
Erikson cracks Brock with a big right hand but Brock just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Erikson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Erikson working away.
Brock parries the strikes from Erikson easily there. Erikson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brock to escape.
Brock is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Erikson off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erikson is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Brock is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Erikson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Erikson for a finish.
Brock is hanging on to Erikson 's back as he tries to escape. #T4#
Brock has good solid back control here.
Brock is trying to stick to Erikson 's back but Erikson is turning into Brock. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brock's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Erikson .
Brock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Erikson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Erikson wants to pass the guard but Brock is keeping the position.
Brock wants to sweep here but Erikson controlling him for the moment.
Erikson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leif Erikson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Erikson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brock was covering up waiting for the punch and Erikson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Erikson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Erikson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Erikson throwing strikes from guard but Brock blocks nicely.
Erikson postures up in Brock's guard and throws a big left but Brock blocks it.
Erikson throwing strikes from guard but Brock blocks nicely.
Erikson trying to control but Brock is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson is pushing down on Brock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brock is fighting to maintain full guard but Erikson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Leif Erikson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Erikson drops an elbow to the side of Brock's head.
Brock is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Erikson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Erikson prevents Brock from improving his position.
Brock is working hard here to advance position.
Brock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brock trying to control but Erikson postures up.
Erikson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Erikson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Erikson is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Erikson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brock defending well though.
Erikson trying to control the action but Brock is working from the bottom.
Brock won't allow Erikson to pass to mount.
Brock wants to improve his position but Erikson is controlling well.
Erikson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brock's head.
Brock wants to improve his position but Erikson is controlling well.
Erikson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brock is looking for a sweep. Erikson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brock is trying to control but can't.
Erikson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brock controlling the position for now.#T3#
Erikson drops an elbow to the side of Brock's head.
Brock gets full guard.
Erikson won't allow Brock to sweep him here.
Brock keeping moving, preventing Erikson from controlling successfully.
Erikson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brock looking to control.
Erikson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Erikson stopping the sweep attempt from Brock.
Erikson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Erikson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Erikson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Brock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Erikson stopping the sweep attempt from Brock.
Erikson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Erikson wants to control from the top but Brock keeps moving.
Brock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brock looking to control.
Brock keeping full guard, as Erikson tries to pass.
Erikson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Erikson throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erikson throwing strikes but missing.
Erikson wants to control from the top but Brock keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Erikson avoids the body shot from Brock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Erikson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brock fails to land with a series of punches.
Erikson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brock throws a series of punches but Erikson avoids them all with ease.
Erikson throws a jab when Brock was well out of range.#CL#
Brock clinches up against the cage.
Brock is trying to break the clinch but Erikson is controlling him.
Brock managing to block the knees to the body from Erikson .
Brock misses with a punch to the body.
Erikson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Erikson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brock lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
Erikson throws a head punch that misses.
Brock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T1#
Brock cracks Erikson with a nice body shot.
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Erikson .#BC#
Brock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Art Brock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Erikson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Erikson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brock as he avoids it easily.
Art Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leif Erikson .
Erikson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Erikson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Horrible takedown attempt by Erikson or perhaps it was just good defense by Brock, which made it look bad.
Erikson walks into a stiff left hand from Brock.
Sloppy strikes from Brock. Those never looked like landing.
Erikson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brock lands a head shot.
Brock throws out a loose jab but Erikson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Brock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Erikson doesn't seem phased though.
Brock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Erikson blocks a head kick by Brock.
A head kick misses from Brock.
Erikson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Brock instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
Brock misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brock stalling the fight.
Brock gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#TD2#
Erikson jumps into guard, dragging Brock to the mat.
Erikson looking for a sweep. Not yet Erikson , not yet. #SU#
Brock gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Erikson . That did some damage!
Art Brock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erikson moves forwards but Brock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leif Erikson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Erikson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Erikson does it's job there.#TD2#
Erikson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
Erikson trying to control the action but Brock is working from the bottom.
Brock tries to bench press Erikson off him but Erikson keeps the position.
Erikson working away.
Brock is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Brock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Erikson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Erikson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Erikson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Brock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Erikson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Art Brock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Erikson 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Leif Erikson !
Leif Erikson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 621 Diggs vs Wearmouth
Date: Mar 03, 2019

#R1#
Erikson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Garbutt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Erikson manages to get back to half guard.
Garbutt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Garbutt is nestled in close to Erikson , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garbutt is nestled in close to Erikson , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Erikson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Garbutt has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Garbutt pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garbutt tries to control but Erikson wriggling away.
Erikson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Erikson taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erikson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Garbutt scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Erikson wants to control but Garbutt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Erikson is looking to improve his position.
Garbutt is nestled in close to Erikson , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Erikson taking some punishment here, with Garbutt in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Garbutt lands a nice short elbow.
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. Garbutt connects with a nice short shot to Erikson 's temple.
Erikson tries to get to full guard but Garbutt has control of the leg.
Garbutt is keen to just control but Erikson is a slippery customer.
Garbutt wants to pass the guard but Erikson is defending well.
Garbutt is keen to just control but Erikson is a slippery customer.
Erikson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Garbutt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Garbutt 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.
Garbutt lands a big elbow - Erikson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Garbutt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Garbutt!
An out of breath Kevin Garbutt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Leif Erikson spoke after the fight, saying 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

Event: Syn 618 Slice vs Correira
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Good work by Robinson as he checks the leg kick.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Erikson .
Robinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Erikson connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Erikson tries to keep at a distance but Robinson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Robinson tries to work over Erikson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
Erikson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Erikson prevents a body shot from Robinson.
A head punch on the inside from Erikson fails to land.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Erikson .
Erikson throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Robinson.
Erikson 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robinson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson tries to work over Erikson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Robinson.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action. #T1#
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Erikson avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
Robinson lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Robinson.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Erikson .
Robinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Robinson fails to land.
Erikson is working Robinson over against the cage.
Robinson lands with a short shot to the head.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erikson 's elbow.
Robinson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erikson blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
Erikson misses with a body punch.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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!
Robinson misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Robinson misses with a punch to the body.
Erikson misses with a body punch.
Robinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Erikson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Robinson.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Erikson struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson lands with a right to the head.
Erikson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Erikson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Erikson on the inside.
Erikson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Robinson.
Robinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Erikson backwards. #T3#
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
Erikson lands a good knee to the midsection. Robinson won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from Erikson on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Robinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Robinson tries to work over Erikson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robinson tries to work over Erikson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Erikson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Erikson throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Erikson avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
Robinson misses with some punches.
Erikson scores with a hook to the body.
Robinson is leaning against Erikson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Erikson tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Erikson back against the cage.
Good body shot from Robinson.
Robinson lands a nice shot to the body.
Erikson is breathing heavily.
Robinson lands with a left to the head.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Erikson has Robinson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Robinson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson lands a body punch.
Robinson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Erikson .
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson lands with a short shot to the head.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson misses with the head strike.
Robinson pushes Erikson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Erikson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Robinson.
Robinson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Robinson lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Erikson .
Robinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Erikson s head.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Robinson pushes Erikson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ja Wuan Robinson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Erikson swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Robinson instigates a clinch.
Robinson presses Erikson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Erikson swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erikson working aggressively here.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Erikson avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
Erikson scores with a shoulder strike.
Robinson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Erikson .
A right hand to the body from Robinson.
Robinson tries a body shot but Erikson blocks it.
Erikson lands a body shot.
Erikson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Erikson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Robinson uses from the top position.
Robinson controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Erikson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there. #T1#
Robinson controlling from the top position.
Erikson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson slips nicely into half guard.
Robinson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Erikson !
Robinson controlling his opponent.
Erikson is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Robinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Robinson looking to control but Erikson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Robinson controlling from mount.
Erikson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robinson controlling the pace for now.
Robinson is continuing to stall.#T3#
Robinson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Erikson is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Erikson is looking to escape.
Erikson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robinson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Erikson is desperately trying to improve his position but Robinson has a good base and remains in mount.
Robinson controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erikson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Robinson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erikson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ja Wuan Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Robinson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Erikson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Robinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Robinson tries to clinch but Erikson is having none of it.
Robinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robinson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Robinson lands a right hook to the body.
Erikson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Robinson.
Erikson swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
Erikson throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it.
Robinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erikson .
Erikson misses with a body shot.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
Erikson misses with a straight left.
Robinson throws out a counter right but Erikson avoids it with no problem.
Erikson throws a leg kick but Robinson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson with a jab.#T1#
Robinson lands with a good body shot.
Erikson tries a low kick but Robinson avoids it.
Robinson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Erikson in his tracks.
Robinson lands a nice looking body shot.
Robinson checks the leg kick.
Ja Wuan Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Erikson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson lands a jab to the nose.
Robinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robinson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Erikson doesn't seem bothered though.
Robinson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
Erikson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robinson sprawls well. Robinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Erikson gets slowly back to his feet.
Leif Erikson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ja Wuan Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Erikson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ja Wuan Robinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robinson tries to clinch but Erikson is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erikson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Robinson.
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robinson misses with a double jab.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erikson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left lands for Robinson.
Erikson motions for Robinson to come forward. Erikson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Robinson.
Erikson misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Erikson tries to keep at a distance but Robinson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Erikson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Erikson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson. #T3#
Robinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Robinson lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robinson.
Robinson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robinson scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Robinson.
Robinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robinson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Erikson is rocked!
Robinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Erikson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robinson scores with a hook to the body.
Robinson throws a big uppercut that drops Erikson ! More strikes from Robinson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Erikson lies dazed against the cage as Robinson celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ja Wuan Robinson!
Ja Wuan Robinson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Leif Erikson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

Event: SYN Europe 97
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Brock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Erikson on the side of the head.
Erikson throws a lazy right hand but Brock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Erikson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Erikson throws a solid leg kick but Brock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Erikson .
An attempted straight right counter from Brock misses the target.
Brock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Erikson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brock connects with a body shot.
Brock scores with a spinning back kick!
Brock connects with a solid leg kick.
Brock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Erikson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Erikson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brock manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brock controlling Erikson 's posture. #T1#
Erikson throws a big right hand that misses.
Erikson throwing strikes but missing.
Erikson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brock 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#
Erikson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brock trying to control the position from guard on top but Erikson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brock tries to free his leg and advance position but Erikson is retaining full guard. #T2#
Erikson looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erikson wants to sweep here but Brock controlling him for the moment.
Brock stands and throws Erikson 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brock advances nicely into full mount.
Brock tries to control but Erikson wriggling away.
Erikson gets back to half guard.
Erikson is looking for a sweep. Brock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brock content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SU#
Brock decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Art Brock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Brock throws a sloppy head kick and Erikson moves out of range easily.
Erikson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brock scores with a punch to the head.
Brock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brock moves to clinch but Erikson breaks away
and Erikson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Erikson throws a good cross that connects.
Brock scores with the left hand. Erikson knows he should have avoided that one.
Brock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Erikson 's calf.
Brock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Erikson s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Erikson can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brock lands a jab to the nose.
Erikson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Erikson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4#
Erikson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brock has hold of Erikson 's hands but Erikson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Erikson with the ground and pound but Brock uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Brock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Erikson 's guard. #REVR#
Erikson keeping moving, preventing Brock from controlling successfully.
Erikson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brock manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Erikson throwing strikes from guard but Brock blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Art Brock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Brock thumps Erikson with a low kick.
Erikson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brock on the side of the head.
Erikson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Erikson keeps the fight on the outside.
Erikson takes a swing at Brock's ribcage but misses.
Erikson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brock is looking to land body kicks.
Erikson throws a body punch but Brock moves out of range.
Erikson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Art Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Erikson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Erikson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brock.
Erikson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Erikson looks to score with a jab to the body but Brock is just out of range.#T1#
Brock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Erikson checks a leg kick nicely.
Erikson is looking for the big counter here.
A left and a right from Brock both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Leif Erikson has been cut.
Brock throws a jab when Erikson was well out of range.
Brock scores with a hook to the body. Erikson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erikson can do to turn this around?
Brock defending well as Erikson loads up on a big left hand.
Brock thuds a left hand into Erikson 's body.#TD2#
Erikson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brock is looking to regain half guard here but Erikson keeps moving and retains side control.
Leif Erikson has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brock is working hard here to advance position.
Erikson trying to control the action but Brock is working from the bottom.
Erikson landing a few strikes. #T2#
Brock is trying to control Erikson 's posture but Erikson avoids it.
Erikson trying to control the position but Brock is working away.
Erikson grinds an elbow into Brock's temple.
Brock can't do much from the bottom here.
Erikson in side control, throwing shots but Brock defends. #T3#
A lull in the action here as Erikson stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Brock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brock is trying to get back to half guard.
Erikson trying to control the position but Brock is working away.
Brock takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Erikson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brock takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Brock tries to improve position but can't.
Erikson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Brock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Erikson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Erikson prevents Brock from escaping the position.
Erikson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brock is trying to improve his position.
Erikson working away.
Erikson landing strikes.
Brock is trying to get back to half guard.
Erikson trying to control the action but Brock is working from the bottom.
Erikson misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Erikson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leif Erikson 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Erikson fails with the takedown
and Brock counters with a good low kick that Erikson was not able to check.
Erikson throws a hook but Brock blocks it.
Erikson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brock misses with a head kick.
Art Brock is winning the standup battle so far.
Brock swings for the body but Erikson moves out of range.
Erikson misses with a body shot.
Erikson lands a head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Brock blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Brock.
Erikson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Erikson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Erikson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Erikson 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Erikson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brock works over Erikson 's head and body with a nice combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brock.
Brock takes a swing at Erikson 's ribcage but misses.
Erikson misses with an uppercut.
Brock misses with a double jab
and Erikson counters with a straight right hand.
Brock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Erikson lands a nice shot to the body.
Erikson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brock tries to clinch but Erikson moves out of range.
Erikson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Brock misses with a body shot
and Erikson counters with a stiff right hand.
Erikson misses with a wild body shot.
Brock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Erikson shoots in and bounces Brock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Erikson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Erikson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brock's head.
Erikson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Erikson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Erikson trying to control but Brock is working from the bottom.
Brock is trying to control the position but Erikson postures up. #T3#
Erikson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Erikson tries to free his leg and advance position but Brock is retaining full guard.
Brock is pulling down on Erikson 's head to control his posture.
Brock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Erikson looking to sit in guard and control but Brock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Brock stopping the sweep attempt from Erikson .
Brock postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Erikson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brock is one step ahead there.
Erikson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brock manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
Brock pulls Erikson in close to his closed guard and prevents Erikson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Erikson wants to pass the guard but Brock is keeping the position.
Brock is trying to keep Erikson in close.
Erikson throwing strikes but missing.
Erikson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Erikson throwing strikes from guard but Brock blocks nicely.
Brock keeping full guard, as Erikson tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leif Erikson .
I think Erikson 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Leif Erikson !
Leif Erikson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 267
Date: Dec 28, 2018

#R1#
Erikson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dolla stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Erikson blocks a jab.
Dolla takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Erikson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dolla lands with a hook. Erikson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dolla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Erikson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Erikson throws a sloppy head kick and Dolla moves out of range easily.
Dolla misses with a looping right.
Erikson avoids the head kick by Dolla.
Erikson scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Crenflow Dolla has been cut.
Dolla has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hart Family Dungeon in the buildup to the fight.
Dolla throws a looping overhand right but Erikson ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Erikson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dolla steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Erikson . That one must have hurt.
Dolla throws a push kick but Erikson slaps the foot to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dolla. #T1#
Dolla throws a leg kick
and Erikson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Erikson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dolla counters with a nice low kick that buckles Erikson 's knee momentarily.
Erikson misses with an uppercut.
Dolla throws a sloppy head kick and Erikson moves out of range easily.
Erikson scores with a jab. Dolla acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Erikson connects with a body shot that sends Dolla's belly button to the back.
Erikson connects with a solid leg kick.
Dolla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Erikson .
Dolla is looking for a counter combo.
Erikson scores with a nice head shot.
Erikson tries to land a front kick but Dolla steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Erikson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Erikson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dolla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
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!
Erikson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dolla looks to score with a jab to the body but Erikson is just out of range.
Erikson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Erikson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Erikson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dolla appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dolla throws an off balance right hand
enabling Erikson to counter with a crisp jab.
Dolla misses with a kick to the body.
Erikson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Erikson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dolla.
Erikson tests Dolla's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Erikson catches Dolla with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#
Dolla is rocked!#CUT2#
Crenflow Dolla's cut is getting worse.
Erikson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dolla had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Erikson has cracked Dolla with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Erikson lands another huge swinging hook and Dolla tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Dolla, before Erikson can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leif Erikson !
Leif Erikson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Crenflow Dolla spoke after the fight, saying 'You can't handle the power of the holy spirit. I just didn't get enough sleep last night. Next time you die from the power of JE$U$.'.

Event: GC 258
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Erikson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stricker on his heels. He'll look to pass Stricker's guard now, I'm sure.
Erikson content to stall in guard here.
Erikson wants to control from the top but Stricker keeps moving.
Erikson wants to pass the guard but Stricker is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erikson is looking to work some ground and pound but Stricker has wrist control.
Erikson postures up in Stricker's guard and throws a big left but Stricker blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson throws a big right hand that misses.
Stricker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Erikson is controlling him.
Erikson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Erikson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stricker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erikson postures up in Stricker's guard and throws a big left but Stricker blocks it.
Erikson looking to sit in guard and control but Stricker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Erikson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Erikson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Erikson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Erikson throws a big right hand that misses.
Erikson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Stricker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Erikson is controlling him.
Erikson passes into half guard.
Erikson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stricker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Erikson .
Erikson wants to take a breather but Stricker is having none of it.
Erikson lands strikes from half guard.
Erikson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Erikson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stricker's head.
Erikson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Erikson thows a huge punch but Stricker dodges it nicely. #T3#
Erikson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Erikson looks to land a strike but Stricker avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Erikson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Chris Leben KO Academy . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Erikson wants to pass the guard but Stricker is keeping the position.
Erikson is looking to work some ground and pound but Stricker has wrist control.
Erikson throws an elbow that misses. Stricker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Erikson 's guard. Nice move by Stricker!#REVR#
Erikson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Erikson controls Stricker momentarily but Stricker frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Erikson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Erikson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4##SU#
Stricker stands up from Erikson 's guard - Stricker perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stricker misses with a low kick.
Erikson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stricker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Erikson somewhat.
Stricker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steve Stricker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Erikson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Erikson wants to free his trapped foot but Stricker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erikson is trying to control the action in half guard but Stricker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Erikson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Erikson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Stricker manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Erikson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Erikson jumps into guard, dragging Stricker to the mat.
Erikson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Erikson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Erikson holds on and takes a little breather.
Erikson looking to control.
Erikson seems keen to control Stricker's posture.
Stricker won't allow Erikson to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Stricker has closed the distance and engaged Erikson in a clinch.
Erikson misses with a punch to the body.
Erikson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stricker after a bit of a struggle.
Erikson 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stricker working aggressively here.
Stricker misses with a punch on the inside.
Stricker can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.
Stricker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Erikson lands a body punch.
Erikson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Steve Stricker has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right handed body shot lands from Erikson .
Erikson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stricker backwards.
Erikson lands a left hand.
Erikson lands a body punch. #T2##TD2#
Erikson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stricker is refusing to be controlled, as Erikson sits in half guard.
Erikson thows a huge punch but Stricker dodges it nicely.
Erikson trying to control the action but Stricker is working from the bottom.
Erikson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stricker is trying to stand up here but Erikson is controlling him well.
Erikson is trying to control. Stricker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Erikson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Erikson wants to pass to mount but Stricker is defending the position.
Erikson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Erikson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Erikson misses with a head shot. Stricker uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stricker keeping moving, preventing Erikson from controlling successfully.
Erikson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Erikson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Erikson trying to control but Stricker is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stricker loads up on a big right hand but Erikson slips the punch.
A punch combination from Stricker misses. #T4##TD2#
Erikson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stricker's guard.
Erikson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stricker keeping moving, preventing Erikson from controlling successfully.
Erikson throwing strikes but missing.
Erikson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leif Erikson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Erikson looking to sit in guard and control but Stricker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Erikson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Erikson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leif Erikson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Steve Stricker's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Erikson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Erikson swings wildly with an uppercut but Stricker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erikson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stricker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stricker blocks an uppercut.
Stricker scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Stricker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stricker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Erikson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stricker misses with a looping right.
Erikson moves in looking to clinch but Stricker pushes him off.
Erikson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stricker.
Erikson shoots in looking for a takedown. Stricker tries to sprawl out of it but Erikson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stricker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stricker. #T1#
Stricker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stricker throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Erikson moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stricker fails to land.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erikson misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Stricker manages to break the clinch.
Erikson takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Stricker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stricker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stricker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stricker.
Stricker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stricker misses with some punches.
Stricker has a couple of punches blocked by Erikson .
Stricker misses with a punch on the inside.
Erikson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve Stricker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erikson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stricker tries a body shot but Erikson blocks it.
Erikson struggles to land a body shot inside as Stricker controls his hands.
Stricker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stricker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stricker lands with a left to the head.
Stricker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stricker stops a takedown attempt from Erikson .
Steve Stricker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leif Erikson .
Erikson jumps guard but Stricker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Erikson pushes Stricker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Erikson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stricker swings wildly with an uppercut but Erikson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stricker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Erikson tries to throw a body punch but Stricker avoids it by throwing Erikson back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stricker.
Stricker tries to throw a body punch but Erikson avoids it by throwing Stricker back against the cage.
Erikson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Erikson misses with a body punch.
Stricker misses with some punches.
Erikson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stricker blocks it with crossed arms.
Erikson scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Erikson .
Erikson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stricker backwards. #TD2#
Erikson pulls guard effortlessly.
Erikson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Leif Erikson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Erikson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stricker preventing the sweep.
Erikson is pulling down on Stricker's head. It's preventing any offense from Stricker, at least for the moment.#T4#
Erikson is continuing to stall.
Erikson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stricker is one step ahead there.
Erikson trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Stricker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Erikson 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leif Erikson !
After winning the bout, Leif Erikson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 252
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Pauwels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Erikson .
Sloppy strikes from Erikson . Those never looked like landing.
Pauwels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pauwels fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pauwels misses with an uppercut. Erikson saw that one coming.
Erikson thumps Pauwels with a low kick.
Pauwels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pauwels on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pauwels ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Erikson looks to throw the jab but Pauwels is out of range.
Pauwels was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Erikson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pauwels tries to buck Erikson off but Erikson is having none of it.
Erikson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Pauwels 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Erikson throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Erikson trying to control the action but Pauwels is working from the bottom.
Erikson working away.
Erikson wants to control but Pauwels is keeping him busy.
Erikson moves into full mount!
Pauwels holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Erikson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Erikson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Erikson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Erikson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Pauwels is bucking up trying to escape but Erikson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
A nice elbow there by Erikson .
Erikson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pauwels blocking the ground and pound.
Pauwels blocking the ground and pound.
Pauwels manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Pauwels , under a barage of strikes from Erikson .
Erikson thows a huge punch but Pauwels dodges it nicely.
Erikson tries to pass to full mount but Pauwels defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Erikson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pauwels defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erikson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pauwels 's head.
Erikson thows a huge punch but Pauwels dodges it nicely. #T3#
Erikson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Erikson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Erikson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pauwels to regain full guard.
Pauwels trying to control the position.
Erikson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Erikson wants to pass the guard but Pauwels is keeping the position.
Pauwels might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Erikson throws a big elbow that misses.
Erikson throws an elbow that misses. Pauwels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Erikson 's guard. Nice move by Pauwels !#REVR##T4#
Erikson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Erikson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pauwels 's guard. #REVB#
Erikson throwing strikes from guard but Pauwels blocks nicely.
Erikson wants to control from the top but Pauwels keeps moving.
Erikson throwing strikes but missing.
Erikson wants to pass the guard but Pauwels is keeping the position.
Erikson wants to control from the top but Pauwels keeps moving.
Erikson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Erikson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Erikson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pauwels on the side of the head.#TD2#
Erikson feints and as Pauwels raises his hands in defense, Erikson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pauwels is trying to control the position but Erikson postures up.
Pauwels is pulling down on Erikson 's head. It's preventing any offense from Erikson , at least for the moment.
Erikson stands and throws Pauwels 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pauwels defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson tries to score with some ground and pound. Pauwels controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Erikson is working Pauwels over with some ground and pound from side control.
Erikson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Erikson scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erikson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pauwels !
The referee warns Pauwels that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T1#
Erikson punching from mount but Pauwels doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Erikson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pauwels working to try and regain half guard.
Erikson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pauwels on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pauwels tries to get out of the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Erikson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Erikson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Erikson avoids the attempt from Pauwels to control.
Erikson misses with a head shot.
Erikson landing strikes from the mount.
Erikson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pauwels knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Erikson on the ground.#T2#
Erikson working Pauwels over with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erikson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Erikson throwing strikes but Pauwels bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Erikson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pauwels manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Pauwels keeping moving, preventing Erikson from controlling successfully.
Pauwels can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Erikson controls the pace.
Erikson passes Pauwels 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Erikson trying to control the action but Pauwels is working from the bottom.
Pauwels tries to roll over but Erikson keeps him under control.#T3#
Erikson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pauwels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Erikson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Erikson is looking to advance position but Pauwels won't allow it.
Pauwels on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Erikson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Erikson is looking to advance position but Pauwels won't allow it.
Erikson is trying to control the action in half guard but Pauwels is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Erikson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Erikson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Erikson unloading with bombs!
Erikson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Erikson landing strikes from the mount and Pauwels is in trouble! #ROC2#
Pauwels is rocked!
Erikson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Oh Pauwels is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pauwels is bucking up trying to escape but Erikson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erikson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Erikson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Pauwels tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pauwels seems to have got his legs back now.
Pauwels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pauwels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Erikson .
Pauwels throws a hook but Erikson avoids it easily.
Pauwels keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Erikson missing with a left hand there. Pauwels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Erikson avoids the body shot from Pauwels .
Erikson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson connects with a leg kick. Pauwels looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Erikson misses with a wild body shot.
Erikson works the jab nicely.#KD2#
Pauwels ducks straight into an uppercut from Erikson and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Pauwels manages to regain guard straight away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Erikson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pauwels 's guard.
Erikson winds up and cracks Pauwels with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pauwels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Erikson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Pauwels ! More strikes land and this one is all over! Erikson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Erikson !
During a confident post fight interview, Leif Erikson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 241
Date: Sep 12, 2018

#R1#
Erikson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Secoy slips a jab from Erikson .
Erikson throws a head kick but Secoy moves out of range.
Secoy is looking for a counter combo.
Erikson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Erikson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Secoy circles away.
Secoy throws out a loose jab but Erikson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erikson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Secoy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Secoy stuffs the takedown attempt from Erikson . Erikson gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Erikson clinches up with Secoy and pushes him back against the cage.
Erikson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Erikson swings wildly with an uppercut but Secoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Secoy scores with a shot to the side of Erikson 's head.
Erikson gets through Secoy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Secoy fails to land.
Secoy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Secoy blocking some punches. #T1#
Secoy blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Secoy - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Erikson .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Secoy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Secoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Erikson tries a body shot but Secoy blocks it.
Secoy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Erikson has a couple of punches blocked by Secoy.
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Secoy.
Erikson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Secoy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Secoy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Erikson or not. #BC#
Secoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Erikson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Erikson tries to clinch there but Secoy circles away.
Secoy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Secoy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erikson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Secoy misses with a straight left.
Azamat Secoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Erikson checks a low kick from Secoy.
Erikson moves forwards but Secoy connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Erikson jabs Secoy right on the nose. Secoy blinks but takes it well.
Secoy needs to keep his hands up - Erikson had a free shot at his head there.
Secoy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Erikson counters by moving into the clinch.
Secoy digs a right hand into Erikson 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Erikson 's gas tank.
Secoy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Secoy blocks a body shot from Erikson .
Secoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Erikson .
Erikson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Secoy lands a hook that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Erikson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Secoy can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.
Erikson struggles to land a body shot inside as Secoy controls his hands.
Secoy blocks a body shot from Erikson .
Erikson 's coach down at Chris Leben KO Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Erikson 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC#
Secoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Secoy moves out of range of the body kick.
Secoy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Secoy cracks Erikson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Secoy lands with a slapping head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Erikson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Erikson works the jab nicely.
Erikson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Erikson connects with a right hand. Secoy shakes it off.
Erikson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Erikson tried to score with a low kick but Secoy checks it.
Erikson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Secoy cracks Erikson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab by Secoy.
Erikson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Secoy.
Erikson looks to land a left hand but Secoy moved out of range nicely.
A left lands for Secoy.
Secoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Erikson .
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Donk. Erikson catches Secoy right on the button with a cross.
Erikson looks to land a right hand but Secoy moved out of range.
Secoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Erikson misses.
Erikson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Erikson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Secoy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erikson slips a straight right by Secoy.
Good leg kick by Secoy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
Secoy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Erikson slips a straight right by Secoy.
Erikson tries a low kick but Secoy avoids it.
Secoy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Secoy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Secoy lands a leg kick that knocks Erikson off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Erikson pushes Secoy up against the cage in a clinch.
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Erikson - that landed with a thud.
Secoy lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Secoy as the two fighters clinch.
Secoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Secoy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Erikson digs a right hand into Secoy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Secoy's gas tank.
Erikson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Secoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Erikson blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azamat Secoy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Secoy blocks a jab.
Secoy throws a hook to the side of Erikson 's head but Erikson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Secoy throws a hook but Erikson avoids it easily.
Erikson misses with a body shot.
Secoy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Azamat Secoy is winning the standup battle so far.
Erikson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Secoy thumps Erikson with a low kick.
Erikson swings for the body but Secoy moves out of range.
Erikson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Erikson feints and then cracks Secoy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Secoy down.
Secoy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Erikson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Secoy is able to avoid easily.
Secoy moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Erikson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Secoy.
Erikson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Erikson blocks the low kick.
Erikson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Secoy moves away.
Erikson throws out a leg kick but Secoy moves out of range and Erikson only half commits. #T1#
Erikson slips a jab from Secoy.
Secoy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Erikson misses with a head kick.
Erikson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Erikson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Erikson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Secoy.
Erikson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erikson checks a leg kick.
Erikson with the counter takedown but Secoy avoids it easily.
Secoy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Erikson 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Secoy connects with a right hand. Erikson shakes it off.
Secoy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Erikson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Secoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erikson can do to turn this around?
Erikson tries to close the distance and clinch but Secoy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Secoy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erikson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Erikson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Erikson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Secoy checks it well.
Secoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Erikson .
A little feinted left hand from Secoy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Erikson lands with an overhand left.
Secoy scores with a leg kick.
Erikson thows a leg kick but Secoy checks it
and Secoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Erikson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Secoy avoids the head kick by Erikson .
Secoy moves in looking to clinch but Erikson pushes him off.
Secoy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Erikson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Erikson throws a low kick, looking for Secoy's leg but Secoy calmly moves out of range.
Erikson misses with a looping right.
Secoy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Erikson .
Erikson with the counter takedown but Secoy avoids it easily.
Erikson doesn't manage to clinch there - Secoy circles away.
Secoy jabs at Erikson 's body.
Secoy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Secoy blocks a jab.
Erikson throws a lazy head kick
and Secoy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Erikson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Secoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Secoy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Erikson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Secoy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Secoy throws a hook but Erikson blocks it.
Secoy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Erikson staying out of range there.
Erikson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Erikson slips a straight right by Secoy.
A little jabbing left from Erikson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Erikson loads up on a big right hand but Secoy slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Secoy misses its target.
Erikson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Secoy misses with a double jab.
That kick from Secoy tenderised Erikson 's leg. Erikson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Secoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Secoy tenderised Erikson 's leg. Erikson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Secoy misses.
Erikson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Secoy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Erikson . That did some damage!
Secoy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Erikson .#T4#
Erikson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Secoy looks to land a right hand but Erikson moved out of range.
Secoy misses with a straight left.
Erikson takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erikson slips under a jab.
Erikson loads up on a big right hand but Secoy slips the punch.
A combination from Secoy does no damage.
Erikson misses with a body shot.
As Erikson backs away, Secoy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Secoy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Secoy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Erikson .
Erikson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Secoy moves out of range of the body kick from Erikson .
Secoy misses with a hook. Erikson ducked under it nicely.
Erikson with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erikson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Erikson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Secoy tries to score with a low kick but Erikson moves his leg out of the way.
Erikson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Secoy defends it well.
Secoy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Erikson 's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azamat Secoy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Secoy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Erikson checks it well.
Erikson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Secoy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Secoy is looking to counter punch.
Erikson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Secoy throws a sloppy head kick and Erikson moves out of range easily.
Secoy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice sprawl there from Secoy as Erikson shoots in.#CL2#
Erikson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Secoy lands with a short shot to the head.
Erikson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Secoy backwards.
Erikson takes a shot to the head.
Azamat Secoy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Secoy avoids the elbow strike from Erikson , against the cage.
Secoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erikson 's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Secoy.
Secoy throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Erikson .
Secoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Secoy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Erikson misses with some punches.
A short left from Secoy.
Erikson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Secoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Erikson swings wildly with an uppercut but Secoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Secoy lands with a left to the head.
Erikson misses with the head strike. #BC#
Secoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Secoy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Erikson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Secoy catches Erikson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Secoy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab, jab by Secoy - just one landing.
Erikson misses with an uppercut. Secoy saw that one coming.
Erikson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Erikson blocks a jab.
Erikson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Secoy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Erikson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Secoy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Secoy.
Secoy keeps the fight on the outside.
Secoy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Erikson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Secoy throws a hook but Erikson avoids it easily.
Leif Erikson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Secoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Secoy blocks a jab.
Secoy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Secoy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Erikson .
Secoy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Secoy lands with a hook. Erikson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Secoy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Erikson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Erikson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Erikson lands a nice hook to Secoy's body. Secoy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Erikson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Secoy.
Erikson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Secoy is out of range.
A head kick misses from Secoy. #CL#
Secoy clinches. #BC#
Secoy breaks from the clinch.
Erikson defending well as Secoy loads up on a big left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Erikson .#T3#
Secoy avoids a kick to the body.
Erikson is looking to land body kicks.
Secoy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Erikson s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Secoy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Erikson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Erikson preventing the sweep.
Secoy is working hard here to advance position.
Erikson trying to control but Secoy is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Secoy is on top in guard. #REVR#
Secoy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Secoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Erikson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Secoy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Secoy throws a big elbow that misses.
Secoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Erikson is retaining full guard.
Erikson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Secoy's guard. #REVB#
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!
Secoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erikson scoring with some ground and pound.
Secoy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Erikson landing with the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Azamat Secoy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Secoy, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azamat Secoy!
In defeat, Leif Erikson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

Event: GC 236
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Dundee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Erikson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Erikson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dundee manages to avoid it.
Erikson moves forwards but Dundee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dundee checks the leg kick.
Erikson 's coach down at Chris Leben KO Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Erikson 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dundee misses with a lunging right hand
and Erikson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dundee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Erikson misses with a head kick.
Good exchange - Dundee coming out on top.
Dundee works the jab nicely.
Dundee thows a leg kick but Erikson checks it
and Erikson counters with a nice uppercut.
Dundee scores with a hook to the body. Erikson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dundee throws a hook but Erikson blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikson throws a series of strikes that have Dundee backpedaling.
Erikson lands with a shot to the body.
Dundee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Erikson . That did some damage!
Erikson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dundee manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dundee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Erikson - the referee stops the clock and Dundee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Erikson . Dundee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dundee avoids the body shot from Erikson .
Erikson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dundee momentarily.
Erikson avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Dundee blocks a head kick by Erikson .
Dundee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Erikson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dundee misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Erikson ! But no joy.
Dundee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Training Grounds [$500/week] in the buildup to the fight.
Erikson tries to move into range but Dundee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dundee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That kick from Dundee tenderised Erikson 's leg. Erikson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Erikson checks a leg kick nicely.
Dundee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erikson .
Erikson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dundee rather than just go for the knockout.
Erikson slips under a jab from Dundee.
Mick Dundee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dundee looks to throw the jab but Erikson is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dundee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Erikson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Erikson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Erikson misses with a body shot.
Dundee misses the shot to the body.
Erikson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dundee throws a looping overhand right but Erikson ducks down to avoid it.
Dundee misses with a wild body shot.
Erikson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dundee throws out the jab.
Dundee throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Erikson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dundee, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erikson cracks Dundee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Erikson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Erikson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Erikson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Erikson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dundee throws a shot from downtown. Erikson moves away and avoids it.
Dundee throws a hook but Erikson avoids it easily.
Dundee throws an off balance right hand
and Erikson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Erikson throws a wild body kick that Dundee sees coming a mile off.
Erikson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dundee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dundee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Erikson under the eye.
Erikson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Erikson .
Erikson throws a body punch but Dundee moves out of range. #T3#
Erikson misses the shot to the body.
Dundee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dundee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Erikson is out of range and Dundee settles back down.
Erikson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Erikson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dundee. #CL#
Dundee takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Erikson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dundee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Erikson 's hands.
Dundee slips a jab from Erikson .
Dundee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dundee misses the body punch
and Erikson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dundee. Erikson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erikson misses with a lunging right hand
and Dundee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Erikson blocks a low kick nicely.
Dundee tries to close the distance and clinch but Erikson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dundee misses with a leg kick
and Erikson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dundee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erikson . #T4##CL#
Dundee clinches up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Erikson .
Good body shot from Dundee.
A nice left hand lands by Dundee.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dundee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Erikson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dundee or not.
Dundee is breathing heavily.
Erikson works on Dundee's body with a couple of short punches.
Erikson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Erikson .
Erikson blocks an uppercut.
Erikson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Erikson tries to throw a body punch but Dundee avoids it by throwing Erikson back against the cage.
Erikson lands an uppercut.
Dundee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dundee struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erikson scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Erikson on the inside.
Erikson pushes Dundee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Erikson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Erikson looks to land a body kick but Dundee moved away.
Erikson throws a sloppy head kick and Dundee moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leif Erikson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Erikson cracks Dundee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Erikson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dundee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dundee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dundee sizes up Erikson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Erikson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dundee if he has to take too many more of those.
Dundee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Erikson .
Erikson throws a sloppy head kick and Dundee moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Erikson , right into the meat.
Erikson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dundee looks to land a combination but Erikson avoids it well.
Erikson flicks out a counter leg kick but Dundee steps away.
Erikson looks to land a right hand but Dundee moved out of range.
Dundee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Erikson blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Dundee.
Erikson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erikson misses with a body punch
enabling Dundee to counter with a crisp jab.
Dundee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Erikson flicks out a counter leg kick but Dundee steps away.
Dundee throws a jab but it's blocked by Erikson .
Dundee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dundee swings for the body but Erikson moves out of range. #T1#
Erikson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dundee takes a swing at Erikson 's ribcage but misses.
Dundee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Erikson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dundee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erikson moves away.
Leif Erikson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Erikson misses with a low kick.
Dundee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Erikson 's sensitive parts.
Erikson misses with an uppercut. Dundee saw that one coming.#CL#
Dundee clinches.
Dundee blocks a body shot from Erikson .
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dundees head.
Dundee throws a head punch that misses.
Erikson throws a head punch that misses.
Dundee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Erikson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dundee backwards.
Dundee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erikson 's elbow.
Erikson lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dundees head.
Erikson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dundee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dundee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dundee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leif Erikson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Erikson breaks from the clinch.
Dundee dips to his left and cracks Erikson with an uppercut!
Erikson misses the shot to the body.
Erikson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dundee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dundee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erikson moves away.
Jab from Erikson .
Dundee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erikson moves away.
Dundee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Erikson throws a shot from downtown. Dundee moves away and avoids it.
Erikson staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erikson . Dundee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dundee slips under a jab from Erikson .
Dundee tries to clinch there but Erikson circles away.
That kick from Dundee tenderised Erikson 's leg. Erikson is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Dundee throws a hook but Erikson blocks it.
Dundee throws a body punch but Erikson moves out of range.
Erikson scoring well with a low kick there.
Dundee takes a swing at Erikson 's ribcage but misses.
Dundee blocks a low kick nicely.
Dundee misses the shot to the body.
Erikson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dundee manages to avoid it.
Erikson misses with a lunging right hand
and Dundee counters with a nice body shot.
Dundee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erikson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Erikson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Erikson throws a series of punches but Dundee avoids them all with ease.
Dundee throws a front kick aimed at Erikson 's knee but Erikson avoids it well.
Dundee blocks a low kick nicely.
Dundee scores with a jab to the body.
Erikson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dundee.
Erikson loads up on a big right hand but Dundee slips the punch.
Dundee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Erikson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Erikson takes a swing at Dundee's ribcage but misses.
Dundee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erikson moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Dundee misses.
Erikson misses the shot to the body.
Dundee throws a body punch but Erikson moves out of range.
Dundee misses the shot to the body.
Erikson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dundee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erikson manages to avoid it.
Erikson looks to land a right hand but Dundee moved out of range.
It looked like Dundee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Erikson .
Dundee moves out of range of the body kick.
Erikson throws a low kick but Dundee moves out of range easily.
Dundee scores with a sloppy right hand. Erikson should have avoided that one.
Erikson throws a shot from downtown. Dundee moves away and avoids it.
Dundee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dundee misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leif Erikson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Dundee staying out of range there.
Good work by Dundee as he checks the leg kick.
Dundee tries to clinch there but Erikson circles away.
Dundee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Erikson .
Dundee takes one to the chin there.
A lazy left from Dundee finds it's target.
Erikson throws a nice looking combination but Dundee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dundee connects with the punch.
Dundee throws a chopping leg kick but Erikson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dundee misses with a hook. Erikson ducked under it nicely.
Erikson throws a big shot that misses.
Dundee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dundee throws a jab when Erikson was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Erikson , as that shot connected.
Dundee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erikson throws a head kick but Dundee moves out of range.
Dundee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dundee misses with a looping right.#T1#
Erikson missing with a left hand there. Dundee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dundee is looking to counter the offense by Erikson and move into the clinch.
Erikson cracks a nice hook into Dundee's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erikson . Dundee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erikson digs a good body shot into Dundee's ribs.
Erikson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Erikson misses with a straight left.
Erikson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dundee tests Erikson 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dundee throws a big shot that misses.
Dundee throws a right hand that misses
letting Erikson counter with a right hand.
Dundee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Dundee moves into the clinch.
Erikson misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Erikson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Erikson ducks under a wild hook from Dundee.
Erikson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dundee. Erikson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Erikson . #T2#
Erikson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dundee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Erikson throws out a leg kick but Dundee moves out of range and Erikson only half commits.
Dundee throws a leg kick but Erikson moved away.
Erikson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Erikson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dundee.
Erikson flicks out a counter leg kick but Dundee steps away.
Dundee cracks Erikson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Erikson lands a jab to Dundee's midsection.
Dundee throws a hook but Erikson avoids it easily.
Dundee avoids the head kick by Erikson .
Erikson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dundee slips a jab from Erikson .
Erikson slips under a jab.
Dundee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dundee is looking to score with low kicks.
Dundee just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Dundee misses with a body shot.
Dundee ducks right into an uppercut from Erikson .
Dundee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dundee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Erikson misses the shot to the body.
Erikson works over Dundee's head and body with a nice combination.
Dundee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dundee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dundee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Erikson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dundee.
Erikson dodges the punch combination from Dundee.
Dundee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Erikson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Erikson lands a lovely overhand right.
Dundee throws a jab when Erikson was well out of range.
Dundee throws a jab but it's blocked by Erikson . #T4#
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!
Erikson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Erikson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Erikson throws the kick towards the body but Dundee avoids it.
Erikson slips a straight right by Dundee.
A low kick from Erikson misses #CL#
and Dundee counters by clinching up.
Erikson lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Dundee fails to land.
Erikson lands a left hand.
Erikson prevents a body shot from Dundee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erikson .
Erikson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Erikson breaks from the clinch.
Dundee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dundee wants to land a leg kick but Erikson is out of range.
Erikson cracks Dundee with an open hand slap.
Erikson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dundee is out of range.
Dundee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Erikson throws a hook but Dundee blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Erikson really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Erikson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dundee.
Erikson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dundee to score with a decent uppercut.
Erikson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dundee lands a nice shot to the body.
Erikson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Erikson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dundee.
Dundee throws an overhand right that lands on Erikson 's shoulder, as Erikson tries to avoid the shot.
Erikson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dundee blocks it well.
Dundee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dundee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Erikson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Erikson throws a head kick but Dundee moves out of range.
Dundee lands a nice shot to the body.
Dundee misses with a low kick.
Erikson throws a good cross that connects.
Erikson lands with an uppercut that bounces Dundee off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dundee tries to bum rush Erikson with a series of wild strikes but Erikson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Erikson misses its intended target.
Dundee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erikson moves away.#T1#
Dundee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Erikson scores with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Erikson .
Erikson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dundee.
Erikson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dundee was well out of range. Poor timing from Erikson .
Erikson avoids the body shot from Dundee.
Dundee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Erikson at a distance.
Dundee scores with a nice head shot.
Erikson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dundee dips to his left and cracks Erikson with an uppercut!
Erikson misses with a wild body shot.
Erikson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dundee takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Erikson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Erikson backs away, Dundee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dundee checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Erikson misses the target. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erikson slips a jab from Dundee.
Erikson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dundee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Erikson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dundee wants to land a leg kick but Erikson is out of range.
Erikson stuns Dundee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dundee throws a body punch but Erikson moves out of range.
Dundee defending well as Erikson loads up on a big left hand.
Dundee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Erikson throws an off balance right hand
and Dundee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dundee scores with a nice strike.
Erikson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Erikson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erikson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Erikson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dundee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dundee wants to clinch but Erikson slips to the side
and Erikson counters with a straight right hand.
Dundee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Erikson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Erikson cracks a nice hook into Dundee's ribs.#T3#
Erikson takes a swing at Dundee's ribcage but misses.
Dundee tried to counter with a leg kick but Erikson avoided it.
Erikson takes one on the button.
Erikson throws a leg kick which misses Dundee's front leg but catches the back leg as Dundee tries to avoid it.
Erikson just misses with a punch to the body.
Erikson misses with a low kick.
Erikson lands a nice looking body kick.
Dundee throws a right hand that misses
letting Erikson counter with a right hand.
Erikson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dundee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dundee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Erikson stuns Dundee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Erikson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dundee moves away.
Dundee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dundee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Erikson can pounce on him.
Erikson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dundee throws a leg kick
and Erikson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikson scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Erikson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dundee moves away.
Dundee lands a nice hook to Erikson 's body. Erikson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dundee connects with a leg kick. Erikson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Erikson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dundee moves away.
A jab from Dundee misses.
Dundee tries to land a leg kick but Erikson saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circling - Dundee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dundee, right into the meat.
Erikson takes a swing at Dundee's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dundee.
Dundee jabs Erikson right on the nose. Erikson blinks but takes it well.
Erikson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dundee was well out of range. Poor timing from Erikson .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erikson lands with a nice body punch.
Erikson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dundee misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Leif Erikson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Erikson cracks Dundee with an open hand slap.
Dundee misses with a body shot.
Dundee tries to clinch there but Erikson circles away.
A big right from Dundee misses.
Erikson throws a series of punches but Dundee avoids them all with ease.
Erikson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dundee at a distance.
Erikson misses the shot to the body.
Erikson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dundee with a nice cross.
That kick from Erikson tenderised Dundee's leg. Dundee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Erikson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson looks to land a right hand but Dundee moved out of range.
Erikson takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Dundee misses.
Erikson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dundee is looking to clinch. #T1#
Dundee moves away from the strike by Erikson .
Erikson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dundee.
Nice uppercut there from Dundee.
Dundee blocks a head kick by Erikson .
Dundee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erikson .
Dundee throws out a loose jab but Erikson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dundee connects with a jab.
Erikson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dundee.
Erikson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erikson . Dundee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dundee swings widly with a right hand
and Dundee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dundee lands a nice shot to the body.
Dundee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dundee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Dundee. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erikson connects with the punch.#T2#
Dundee connects with a leg kick. Erikson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dundee ducks under a wild hook from Erikson .
Erikson lands with a hook. Dundee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Erikson throws a right and a left that Dundee avoids nicely.
Dundee throws a leg kick but Erikson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dundee checks a low kick from Erikson .
Erikson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dundee.
Dundee wants to clinch.
That kick from Dundee tenderised Erikson 's leg. Erikson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dundee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Dundee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Erikson .
A looping hook to the body misses from Erikson . Dundee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erikson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mick Dundee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Erikson lands with a nice combination. Dundee backs away looking to recover.
Erikson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Erikson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Erikson throws a leg kick but Dundee checks it.
Erikson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Erikson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dundee was well out of range. Poor timing from Erikson .
Dundee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Erikson doesn't seem bothered though.
Erikson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#CL#
Dundee instigates a clinch.
Leif Erikson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dundee swings wildly with an uppercut but Erikson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dundee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dundee lands with a right to the head.
Dundee misses with a body punch.
Erikson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Dundee blocking some punches.
Dundee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dundee can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.
Dundee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dundee.
Dundee can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.
Erikson blocks a body shot from Dundee.
A nice left hand lands by Dundee.
Dundee can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.
Dundee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dundee.
Dundee misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mick Dundee.
I think Erikson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:48
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: GC 229
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Erikson slips under a jab from Skeet.
Leif Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skeet lands with a thumping leg kick.
Erikson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skeet.
Skeet blocks a low kick nicely.
Erikson throws a leg kick
and Skeet counters with a straight right hand.
Erikson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skeet ducks under a wild hook from Erikson .
Skeet lands a jab.
Skeet looks to land a left hand but Erikson moved out of range nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Erikson blocks the leg kick.
Skeet misses with a body kick.
Erikson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Erikson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Erikson tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Skeet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Erikson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skeet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skeet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erikson .
Erikson digs a good hook to Skeet's body. #T1#
Erikson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skeet throws a low kick but Erikson moves out of range easily.
Skeet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Erikson .
Skeet loads up on a big right hand but Erikson slips the punch.
Erikson scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Skeet misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Skeet misses the target.
Erikson scores with a one two! Skeet had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Erikson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Erikson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Erikson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Erikson is looking to clinch.
Erikson throws a body shot but no joy.
Skeet stalks Erikson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Erikson 's face. Erikson staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Erikson scores with a jab.#T2#
and Erikson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Skeet! He's just covering up as Erikson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Erikson !
Leif Erikson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GC 222
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Walcott throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Erikson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jab, jab by Walcott - just one landing.
Walcott 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.
Erikson needs to keep his hands up - Walcott had a free shot at his head there.
Erikson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Erikson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walcott seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Walcott misses the jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Erikson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Walcott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walcott is looking to slow Erikson down with leg kicks.
Walcott wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Erikson ! But no joy.
Erikson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Erikson dives in and grabs Walcott's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walcott pushes down on Erikson 's head and hops out.
Walcott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Erikson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Erikson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Erikson misses.
Erikson ducks right into an uppercut from Walcott.
Joe Walcott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walcott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erikson manages to avoid it.
Walcott doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Walcott delivers a nice body kick.
Erikson jabs Walcott right on the nose. Walcott blinks but takes it well.
Walcott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walcott fails to land with a series of punches.
Walcott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walcott tries to bum rush Erikson with a series of wild strikes but Erikson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Erikson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Erikson checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Erikson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Erikson lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Walcott manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walcott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walcott throws an elbow that misses.
Erikson lands a body punch.
Erikson misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Erikson scores with a shoulder strike.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erikson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walcott's elbow.
Walcott lands a body punch in the clinch.
Erikson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erikson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Erikson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Walcott.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action. #T3#
Walcott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Erikson dodges an elbow strike from Walcott.
Erikson misses with a punch on the inside.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erikson misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Walcott. #TD2#
Erikson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Erikson is stalling here. Walcott is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Erikson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Walcott has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Erikson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erikson regains half guard.
Erikson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walcott content to control rather than advance. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walcott prevents Erikson from improving his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erikson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Erikson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Walcott's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Walcott's back!
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 Joe Walcott will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Walcott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe Walcott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walcott bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Walcott looks to land a left hand but Erikson moved out of range nicely.
Walcott bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Erikson 's head.
Walcott throws a front kick aimed at Erikson 's knee but Erikson avoids it well.
Erikson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walcott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice cross by Walcott.
Erikson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Walcott at a distance.
Walcott scores with a jab to the body.
Erikson checks the leg kick.
Erikson feints the counter takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Erikson , right into the meat.
Walcott with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Walcott has Erikson up against the cage in a clinch.
Walcott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erikson can do to turn this around?
Erikson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Walcott.
Walcott swings wildly with an uppercut but Erikson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1##TD2#
Erikson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Walcott regains guard.
Erikson wants to pass the guard but Walcott is keeping the position.
Erikson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Walcott wants to sweep here but Erikson controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erikson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Walcott struggling a bit here.
Erikson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Walcott is not content to let Erikson control the position. #T2#
Walcott defending against the ground and pound.
Erikson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Walcott is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Erikson .
Erikson in side control, throwing shots but Walcott defends.
Erikson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Walcott is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Erikson trying to control the position but Walcott is working away.
Erikson throwing strikes but Walcott manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Erikson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Walcott's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Erikson missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Walcott wants to control but Erikson is keeping him busy.
Erikson tries to get to full guard but Walcott has control of the leg.
Erikson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Erikson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Walcott stopping the sweep attempt from Erikson .
Walcott wants to control from the top but Erikson keeps moving.
Erikson wants to sweep here but Walcott controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Erikson keeping moving, preventing Walcott from controlling successfully.
Walcott preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice uppercut there from Erikson .
Erikson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joe Walcott will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Walcott defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Erikson .
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Walcott here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#CL#
Walcott closes the distance and clinches.
Erikson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Erikson jumps guard and drags Walcott to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Walcott controlling from the top position.
Erikson keeping moving, preventing Walcott from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Erikson is on top in guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson wants to control from the top but Walcott keeps moving.
Erikson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Walcott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walcott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Erikson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walcott is keeping the position for now.
Erikson is looking to work some ground and pound but Walcott has wrist control.
Erikson throws a strike but Walcott rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Erikson looking for a sweep. Not yet Erikson , not yet.
Erikson working a defensive guard here.
Walcott controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Leif Erikson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Erikson 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#
Erikson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Joe Walcott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leif Erikson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Walcott controls the position.
Erikson throwing strikes but Walcott recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Erikson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Walcott's head.
Erikson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Erikson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Erikson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Walcott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Erikson .
Erikson thows a huge punch but Walcott dodges it nicely.
Erikson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Erikson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Walcott is looking for a sweep. Erikson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walcott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Erikson .
Erikson trying to control from half guard but Walcott is working away.
Walcott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Erikson .
Walcott slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Erikson connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Erikson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Erikson throwing strikes but missing.
Erikson throws an elbow that misses. Walcott uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Erikson 's guard. Nice move by Walcott!#REVR#
Erikson wants to sweep here but Walcott controlling him for the moment.
Erikson 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#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erikson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Erikson scoring with strikes to the body and head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leif Erikson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Walcott has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joe Walcott!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joe Walcott waved his t-shirt featuring Pit Bull Development's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Leif Erikson had this to say: 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

Event: GC 216
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Erikson .
Erikson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chris Leben KO Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Erikson cracks the inside of Moura's front leg.
Moura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moura blocks a low kick nicely.
Moura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Erikson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moura somewhat.
Moura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Erikson .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Erikson misses.
Erikson misses with a straight right.
Moura blocks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Moura.#T1#
Erikson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moura ducks under a wild hook from Erikson .
Erikson misses with the combination.
Erikson throws a body punch but Moura moves out of range.
Moura throws a body shot but no joy.
Erikson slaps away a takedown attempt from Moura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And Erikson counters with a quick kick to the body but Moura blocks it.
Erikson dips to his left and cracks Moura with an uppercut!
Moura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Erikson .
Erikson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moura was well out of range. Poor timing from Erikson .
Moura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Erikson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Erikson throws a body shot but no joy.
Moura throws an overhand right that lands on Erikson 's shoulder, as Erikson tries to avoid the shot.
It appears Erikson was looking to counter with a kick there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moura.
Leif Erikson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Nice cross by Erikson .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Erikson .
Erikson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Erikson throws a sloppy head kick and Moura moves out of range easily.
Moura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moura throws a big shot that misses.
Erikson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Moura has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T3#
Erikson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Erikson throws a hook to the side of Moura's head but Moura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Moura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Moura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Erikson .
Erikson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moura.
Erikson misses with a straight right.
Moura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#KD#
Erikson lands a high kick to the side of Moura's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Erikson dives into guard, looking to finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moura looking to control.
Erikson stopping the sweep attempt from Moura.#T4#
Moura trying to control the position.
Moura being controlled here, momentarily.
Moura is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Erikson trying to control but Moura is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Moura punching from the bottom - just letting Erikson know he's still in a fight. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Erikson misses with a hook.
Moura slips under a jab from Erikson .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Erikson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Moura slips a straight right by Erikson .
Leif Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erikson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moura with the counter takedown but Erikson avoids it easily.
Moura fails with a takedown attempt.
Moura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Erikson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moura.
Moura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Erikson defends it well.
Erikson fails to land with a series of punches.
Erikson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moura at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson feints and then cracks Moura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moura down.
Erikson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Moura.
Moura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Erikson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
A cross from Erikson lands.
Moura jabs at Erikson 's body.
Erikson looks to throw the jab but Moura is out of range.
Moura with the counter takedown but Erikson avoids it easily.
Erikson throws a body punch but Moura moves out of range.
Erikson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Moura counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Moura working over Erikson with some ground and pound. Erikson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Erikson wants to improve his position but Moura is controlling well.
Moura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Erikson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moura is working away from the top position though.
Moura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Erikson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Moura tries to pass to full mount but Erikson defends it. #SUB2#
Moura trying to work for an americana but Erikson has managed to regain full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erikson 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#
Moura is trying to control but can't.
Moura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moura is trying to control but Erikson manages to pass to mount!
Erikson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Moura tries to reverse the position but Erikson maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moura sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Moura trying to hold on to Erikson 's head to control him but Erikson postures up. #T3#
Moura tries to roll over but Erikson keeps him under control.
Moura wants to control but Erikson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Erikson there.
Rickson Moura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moura is trying to control but can't.
Erikson lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Moura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Erikson pulls his head out easily.
Moura wants to control but Erikson passes into side.
Moura tries to bench press Erikson off him but Erikson keeps the position. #T4##SU#
Erikson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Moura loads up on a big right hand but Erikson slips the punch.
Moura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erikson moves away.
Erikson throws a big counter combination but Moura scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Erikson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Erikson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moura swinging wildly here.
Erikson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Erikson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Erikson .
Erikson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Erikson circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Erikson dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Erikson throws the left hand but Moura avoids the punch easily.
Moura misses with a takedown
and Erikson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moura throws a hook but Erikson avoids it easily.
Erikson throws a jab but it's blocked by Moura.
Moura checks a leg kick nicely.
Erikson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Erikson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Moura eats them both and turns towards Erikson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Leif Erikson is winning the standup battle so far.
Erikson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moura manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moura's hands.
Moura avoids the head kick by Erikson .
Erikson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moura manages to avoid it.#T1#
Erikson lands with an overhand left.
Moura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Moura duly obliges.
Erikson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moura.
Moura checks a leg kick.
Erikson connects with a solid leg kick.
Erikson looks to land a right hand but Moura moved out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Erikson as Moura shoots in.
Moura moves away from the strike by Erikson .
Erikson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Moura tries to counter it with a takedown but Erikson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moura moves out of range of the body kick.
Moura lands a slapping body shot.
Rickson Moura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big right from Erikson misses.
Moura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Erikson can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erikson looks to throw the jab but Moura is out of range.
Erikson throws a series of punches but Moura moves out of range.
Erikson misses the jab.
Moura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Erikson .
Moura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Erikson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moura moves away.
Moura throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Erikson misses the target.
Erikson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Moura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Erikson won't be happy with that.
Moura trying to control the action but Erikson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Erikson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moura advances to mount.
Erikson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leif Erikson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moura scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Moura sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Moura landing strikes from the mount and Erikson is in trouble!
Moura misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Moura postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Erikson looks a forlorn figure.
Erikson is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Erikson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Moura tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Moura misses with a head shot.
Moura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moura looking to ground and pound but Erikson is blocking nicely.
Moura lands with some strikes.
Erikson is trying to escape the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moura throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Erikson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moura can do to turn this around?
Erikson tries to hold on but Moura pushes him away.
Moura throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Erikson because Moura loaded up on that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rickson Moura.
I think Erikson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leif Erikson !
Our winner, Leif Erikson , 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.

Event: DARE 33
Date: Mar 16, 2018

#R1#
Pate is looking to chop away at Erikson 's legs.
Erikson is looking for the big counter here.
We've been informed that Erikson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Erikson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pate was well out of range. Poor timing from Erikson .
Pate scores with a decent looking hook.
Pate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Erikson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Erikson as he connects with a hook.
Pate moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A solid body kick from Pate.
Pate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Erikson .
Pate moves out of range as Erikson throws a body kick.
Pate throws a lazy body kick
and Erikson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pate thinking.
Murha Pate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Erikson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Erikson can't find room to land a body shot as Pate controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Erikson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Erikson struggles to land a body shot inside as Pate controls his hands.
Pate lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Pate.
Pate scores with a shoulder strike.
Erikson can't find room to land a body shot as Pate controls the action.
Erikson blocking some punches.
Pate doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Pate tries a body shot but Erikson blocks it.
Pate lands a nice uppercut.
Pate lands a shoulder strike.
Erikson can't find room to land a body shot as Pate controls the action.
Pate has a couple of punches blocked by Erikson .
Erikson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pate blocks a body shot from Erikson .
A head punch on the inside from Pate fails to land.
Erikson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pate's elbow.
I was talking to Pate's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Erikson 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pate lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Pate.
A short body shot lands from Erikson as the two fighters clinch.
Erikson has a couple of punches blocked by Pate.
Good body shot from Erikson .
Erikson scores with a shot to the side of Pate's head.
Erikson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Erikson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erikson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pate backwards.
Pate lands with a left to the head.
Pate blocks a body shot from Erikson .
Erikson struggles to land a body shot inside as Pate controls his hands. #T2#
Pate tries to throw a body punch but Erikson avoids it by throwing Pate back against the cage.
Erikson tries a body shot but Pate blocks it.
Pate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Pate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Erikson throws a low kick but Pate moves out of range easily.
Pate throws a leg kick that misses.
Erikson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pate smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pate thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pate pushes Erikson away with a front kick.
Pate slips a straight right by Erikson .
Erikson cracks Pate with a good jab.
Pate doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pate connects with a leg kick. Erikson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pate blocks a head kick by Erikson .
Erikson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pate's sensitive parts.
Erikson works the jab nicely.
Erikson pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Erikson throws a lazy right hand but Pate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pate scores with a leg kick.
Pate keeps the fight on the outside.
Erikson jabs Pate to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Erikson just misses with a punch to the body.
Erikson misses with a leg kick
and Pate counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pate.
Erikson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pate is just out of range.
Pate lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Erikson circles away quickly and effectively.
Pate lands a nice looking body shot.
Erikson looks winded!
Erikson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pate slips a straight right by Erikson .
Pate throws a leg kick but Erikson moved away.
Erikson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pate. Pate obviously looking to wear him down.
Erikson throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pate pushes Erikson away with a front kick.
Pate throws out a leg kick but Erikson moves out of range and Pate only half commits. #T4#
Pate lets loose with a powerful body kick. Erikson will feel that in the morning.
Erikson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pate lands with a nice combination. Erikson backs away looking to recover.
Erikson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pate. That one must have hurt.
Pate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pate chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheers as Pate lands an impressive looking overhand right. Erikson doesn't seem phased though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pate. That's going to slow Erikson down.
Erikson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erikson .
A looping hook to the body misses from Erikson . Pate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pate stuns Erikson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pate motions for Erikson to come forward. Pate throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Erikson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pate.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Pate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pate bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Erikson 's head backwards.
Erikson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pate rather than just go for the knockout.
Erikson looks to throw the jab but Pate is out of range.
Pate looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pate misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Pate dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Erikson throws a leg kick
and Pate counters with a stiff right hand.
Pate digs a good body shot into Erikson 's ribs.
Erikson blocks a jab.
Erikson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pate is just out of range.
Pate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erikson can do to turn this around?
Pate throws a low kick but it's checked well by Erikson .
Erikson moves out of range of the leg kick from Pate.
Pate lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pate pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pate throws a body kick that misses.
Erikson cracks the inside of Pate's front leg.
Pate has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erikson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pate misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pate scores with a jab to the body.
Pate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erikson scores with a jab. Pate acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Erikson 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pate misses with a looping left.
Pate wants to clinch.#T1#
Pate scores with a nice head shot.
Erikson drops his hands momentarily and Pate takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Pate closes the distance and pushes Erikson back into the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Erikson works on Pate's body with a couple of short punches.
Pate lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Erikson is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Erikson .
Erikson is still on wobbly legs! Can Pate finish him?
Pate prevents a body shot from Erikson .
Erikson tries to throw a body punch but Pate avoids it by throwing Erikson back against the cage.
Erikson seems to have recovered his senses.
Erikson scores with a shot to the side of Pate's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pate.
Pate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Erikson tries to throw a body punch but Pate avoids it by throwing Erikson back against the cage.
Pate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Erikson is breathing heavily.
Pate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pate unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Erikson ! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Pate is unloading with more strikes now! Erikson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murha Pate!
During a confident post fight interview, Murha Pate thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Leif Erikson had this to say: 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

Event: DARE 27
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Kong throws a leg kick which misses Erikson 's front leg but catches the back leg as Erikson tries to avoid it.
Erikson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kong lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kong connects with the punch.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erikson .
Kong throws a hook but Erikson blocks it.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Erikson is just out of range.
Erikson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Erikson misses with a kick to the body.
Kong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kong cracks Erikson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Erikson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Kong has Erikson up against the cage in a clinch.
Kong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kong. #T1#
Kong works on Erikson 's body with a couple of short punches.
Erikson working aggressively here.
Kong lands a nice uppercut.
Kong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kong.
Kong pushes Erikson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Kong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kong pushes Erikson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
Erikson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kong.
Kong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
Kong lands with a right to the head.
Kong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Erikson avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage.
Erikson working aggressively here.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Erikson backwards. #T2#
Kong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Kong manages to break the clinch.
Erikson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Erikson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kong is able to avoid easily.
We've been hearing reports that Erikson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Erikson takes a step back to recover.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kong checks a leg kick.
Kong misses with a body punch
enabling Erikson to counter with a crisp jab.
Kong throws the left hand but Erikson avoids the punch easily.
Erikson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kong momentarily.
Erikson ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
Kong throws a right hand that Erikson ducks under and follows up with a left that Erikson also avoids with ease.
Kong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kong throws the kick towards the body but Erikson avoids it.
Erikson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kong feints and then cracks Erikson 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Erikson down.
Erikson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Erikson throws a head kick that misses
and Erikson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Kong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kong cracks Erikson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Erikson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Xafan Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Erikson misses with a jab to the body
and Kong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Erikson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Erikson .
Kong scores with a jab.
Erikson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Erikson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Erikson misses with an uppercut. Kong saw that one coming.
A big right from Kong misses.
Kong lands a head shot.
Kong scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erikson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Kong is looking to slow Erikson down with leg kicks.
Kong scores with a nice head shot.
Erikson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kong counters with a nice leg kick.
Kong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Erikson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kong.
Erikson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kong's sensitive parts.
Erikson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kong.
Kong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Erikson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Erikson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong thuds a left hand into Erikson 's body.
Erikson misses with a low kick.
Kong throws a body punch but Erikson moves out of range.
Erikson tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Erikson lands but Kong takes it in his stride.
Kong scores with a jab to the head.
Erikson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Erikson .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Erikson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erikson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Erikson .
Erikson misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong dominated that round.
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#
Erikson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Erikson thuds a left hand into Kong's body.
Crunch! Kong slams his shin into Erikson 's torso.
Kong slips under a jab.
Kong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Erikson on the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Erikson . Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Erikson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Erikson throws a sloppy head kick and Kong moves out of range easily.
A big left from Erikson misses.
Kong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Erikson misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erikson misses with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kong blocks a jab.
Erikson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kong.
Erikson takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
Erikson connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Erikson misses with a wild body shot.
Erikson scores with a kick to the body.
Kong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Erikson 's hands.
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kong stuffs the takedown.
Kong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Erikson with a body shot.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erikson .
Erikson misses with a straight left.
Erikson is looking to wear down Kong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kong scores with a nice right hand.
Erikson misses with a straight right.
Kong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erikson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kong.
Kong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Erikson misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Kong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Erikson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Erikson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong throws the kick towards the body but Erikson avoids it.
A cross from Kong lands.
A big right from Kong misses. #T2#
Kong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#
Erikson is rocked!
Kong avoids the head kick by Erikson .
Oh Erikson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Erikson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kong.
Erikson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kong is able to avoid easily.
Kong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Erikson seems to have got his legs back now.
Kong fails to land with a series of punches.
Kong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Erikson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Kong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Erikson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kong throws a leg kick that misses.
Kong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Erikson shoots for a takedown but Kong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Erikson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kong.
Erikson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Erikson misses the shot to the body.
Erikson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kong feints and then cracks Erikson 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Erikson down. #T3#
Erikson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kong lands a really nice looking cross but Erikson seems unphased.
Erikson slips under a jab.
Kong throws a poor cross that misses
and Erikson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Erikson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kong misses the shot to the body.
Kong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Erikson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Erikson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kong's corner calls for a 1-2. Kong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kong moves out of range as Erikson strikes.
Leif Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kong, as that shot connected.
Erikson avoids the body shot from Kong.
Good shot there by Erikson .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Erikson throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Kong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Erikson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kong scores with a kick to the body.
Erikson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Erikson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Erikson checks a low kick from Kong.
Erikson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Erikson lands a right hook to the body.
Kong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kong walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Erikson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kong swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Erikson 's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xafan Kong!
Xafan Kong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Leif Erikson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

Event: DARE: YURMOMMY VS. TRUMP
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Erikson throws a leg kick but Alzate sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alzate connects with an inside leg kick.
Erikson lands with a slapping head kick.
Erikson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alzate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alzate tries to land a leg kick but Erikson saw it coming and moves away.
Alzate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erikson looks to land a right hand but Alzate moved out of range.#CL2#
Erikson moves into range and clinches up with Alzate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzate misses with a body punch.
Alzate blocking some punches.
Alzate throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erikson .
Erikson struggles to land a body shot inside as Alzate controls his hands.
Erikson cracks Alzate with a nice body shot.#T1#
Erikson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alzate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Erikson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Erikson blocking some punches.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson pushes Alzate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Erikson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alzate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Erikson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alzate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Erikson blocks an uppercut.
Erikson swings wildly with an uppercut but Alzate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erikson blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
Alzate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alzate misses with the head strike.
Alzate lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Erikson or not.
Erikson lands a shoulder strike.
Alzate lands a right hand. #T2#
Alzate takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Erikson .
Erikson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alzate backwards.
Alzate tries a body shot but Erikson blocks it.
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Alzate.
Erikson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alzate misses with an elbow over the top.
Erikson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Erikson lands a left hand.
Erikson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alzate or not.
Erikson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Erikson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Erikson presses Alzate against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Erikson cracks Alzate with a nice body shot.
Alzate is breathing heavily.
Alzate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alzate struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
Alzate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Erikson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alzate seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Erikson can turn it around.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Erikson tries to throw a body punch but Alzate avoids it by throwing Erikson back against the cage. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Erikson .
Erikson lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
Erikson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Erikson lands a right hand.
Erikson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alzate's elbow.
Alzate has a couple of punches blocked by Erikson .
Erikson throws a head punch that misses.
Alzate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alzate has a couple of punches blocked by Erikson .
Erikson lands an uppercut.
Erikson scores with a hook to the body.
Erikson pushes Alzate back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Erikson on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Erikson .
Alzate blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Erikson scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Alzate taking a breather.
Erikson lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Alzate fails to land. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Erikson fails to land.
Erikson works on Alzate's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
A left hand lands to the body for Erikson .
Good body shot from Erikson .
Erikson digs a right hand underneath Alzate's ribcage. Alzate let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Erikson lands with a light punch inside.
Erikson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Erikson lands with a short shot to the head.
Erikson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alzate backwards.
A short uppercut from Erikson .
Alzate misses with a punch on the inside.
Erikson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alzate backwards.
Alzate working aggressively here.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alzate working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erikson .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alzate.
Erikson misses with some punches.
Erikson misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Erikson dominated that round.
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#
Erikson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Niko Alzate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erikson fails to land with a series of punches.
Alzate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Erikson misses with a hook. Alzate ducked under it nicely.
Erikson scores with a shot to the body.
Erikson tries to clinch up.
Alzate throws a body punch but Erikson moves out of range.
Erikson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alzate looks to score with a jab to the body but Erikson is just out of range.
Erikson misses with a body kick.
Alzate appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson with a hook.
Alzate misses with a body shot
enabling Erikson to counter with a crisp jab.
Erikson throws a head kick but Alzate moves out of range.
Erikson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Erikson backs away, Alzate returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Alzate looks to score with a jab to the body but Erikson is just out of range.
Alzate misses with a jab, cross combination.
Erikson throws out a counter right but Alzate avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Alzate's head coaches at White Eagle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Erikson connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Erikson clinches up with Alzate and pushes him back against the cage.
Alzate swings wildly with an uppercut but Erikson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alzate.
Alzate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson lands a right hand.
A short right from Erikson on the inside.
Erikson pushes Alzate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Erikson blocking some punches.
Erikson scores with a shot to the side of Alzate's head.
Leif Erikson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Erikson blocking some punches.
Erikson lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzate. #T2#
Erikson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alzate backwards.
Erikson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alzates head.
Erikson lands with a right to the head.
Alzate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alzate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Erikson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Erikson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alzate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Erikson .
Alzate has a couple of punches blocked by Erikson .
Erikson can't find room to land a body shot as Alzate controls the action.
Erikson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Erikson tries to throw a body punch but Alzate avoids it by throwing Erikson back against the cage.
Erikson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Erikson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alzate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Erikson lands a hook that snaps the head of Alzate backwards.
Erikson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Erikson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alzate backwards.
Alzate misses with some punches.
Alzate blocks a body shot from Erikson . #T3#
Erikson blocks a body shot from Alzate.
Erikson digs a right hand underneath Alzate's ribcage. Alzate let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Erikson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Erikson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alzate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alzate lands with a light punch inside.
Erikson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Erikson pushes Alzate back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alzate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Erikson lands a nice uppercut.
Erikson swings wildly with an uppercut but Alzate uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Erikson on the inside.
A short left from Alzate.
Alzate lands a shot to the body.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alzate misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alzate working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Erikson .
Erikson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alzate backwards. #T4#
Alzate prevents a body shot from Erikson .
Erikson misses with a punch on the inside.
Alzate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Erikson lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Alzate is rocked!
Alzate misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Alzate is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Erikson tries to work over Alzate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alzate seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short uppercut from Erikson .
Erikson lands a body shot.
Erikson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Erikson pushes Alzate against the cage. Erikson is working some dirty boxing. Erikson pushes off with a quick right hook! Alzate goes down! Alzate tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Erikson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Erikson !
Leif Erikson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2017

#R1#
Schweidler throws a series of punches but Erikson avoids them all with ease.
Erikson lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
It looks like Rene Schweidler has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Erikson .
We've been hearing reports that Erikson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Schweidler misses with a left hand
and Schweidler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schweidler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Erikson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schweidler walks into a stiff left hand from Erikson .
Erikson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Erikson slips under a jab from Schweidler.
Schweidler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Erikson counters with a straight right hand.
Erikson ducks under a wild hook from Schweidler.
The fighters circle momentarily. Erikson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schweidler misses with a lunging right hand
and Erikson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
That has opened up Rene Schweidler's cut even more.
The crowd cheers as Erikson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schweidler doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Schweidler is rocked!
Schweidler throws a lazy uppercut
and Erikson counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leif Erikson !
A very excited looking Leif Erikson 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.

Event: Bushido 72: One Last Dance
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Stein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Erikson doesn't seem phased though.
Stein throws a head kick but Erikson moves out of range.
Stein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Erikson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Stein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Erikson rushes Stein and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Stein lands a left hand.
Stein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Erikson .
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Erikson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Erikson 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Stein lands a right hand.
Erikson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein lands a body punch.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Erikson looks winded!
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Erikson throws a head punch that misses.
Stein scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Erikson working aggressively here.
Stein lands a nice shot to the body.
Erikson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Erikson avoids it by throwing Stein back against the ropes.
A short right from Stein.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Erikson takes an elbow to the temple.
Erikson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Erikson blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Stein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Erikson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Erikson missing with a left hand there. Stein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Erikson .
Erikson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stein prevents a body shot from Erikson .
Stein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Stein is leaning against Erikson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Erikson lands a nice uppercut.
Stein lands a left hand.
A short right from Erikson on the inside.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Erikson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein lands a nice elbow.
Stein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Erikson s head.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erikson 's elbow.
Erikson dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Erikson tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Erikson misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
Erikson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Erikson avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the ropes.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stein digs a right hand underneath Erikson 's ribcage. Erikson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stein lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Erikson shrugs off.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Stein.
Stein displaying some good clinch control by pressing Erikson up against the ropes.
A short left from Stein.
Stein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Stein.
Stein pushes Erikson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Stein.
Stein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stein lands an elbow inside.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Erikson 's defenses.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein lands an elbow that stopped Erikson in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stein scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein.
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein lands an elbow inside. #ROC#
Erikson is rocked!
Stein lands a damaging elbow.
Erikson is still on wobbly legs! Can Stein finish him?#T4#
A short right from Stein.
Stein creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Erikson 's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Erikson drops to his knees and Stein pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Stein!
A relieved looking Frank Stein thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Leif Erikson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

Event: Bushido 68: Okah vs. Umaga
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
A jab lands there for Date.
Date missing with a left hand there. Erikson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Erikson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Erikson walks into a stiff left hand from Date.
Date has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.
Date throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Erikson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Date bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Date keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Erikson throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Erikson throws a series of punches but Date avoids them all with ease.
Erikson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Erikson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erikson .
Date throwing a counter right hand but Erikson manages to avoid it.
A jab from Date misses.
Date scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Erikson doesn't seem bothered though.
Erikson looks to throw the jab but Date is out of range.
Erikson misses with a looping left.#T1#
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erikson was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Date bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Erikson 's head.
Erikson scores with a hook to the body. Date takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Erikson throws a hook to the side of Date's head but Date sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Date misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Date finds it's way through Erikson 's defenses.
Erikson misses with a combination
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Date dips to his left and cracks Erikson with an uppercut!
Date connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Erikson avoids the body shot from Date.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Erikson is just out of range.
Erikson throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Erikson lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erikson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Erikson defending well as Date loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Date looks to land a combination but Erikson avoids it well.
Date tries to bum rush Erikson with a series of wild strikes but Erikson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Erikson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Erikson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Erikson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Erikson .
Date lands with a good body shot.
Nice body punch from Erikson .
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erikson .
Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erikson .
Date swings widly with a right hand
letting Erikson counter with a right hand.
Erikson looks to score with a jab to the body but Date is just out of range.
Erikson scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erikson . Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Date throws a looping overhand right but Erikson ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Erikson cracks Date with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Date.
Erikson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Date sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Date is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Date closes the distance and clinches.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Erikson .
Erikson misses with a body punch.
Erikson misses with a punch on the inside.
Erikson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Erikson misses with some punches.
Erikson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
A short right from Date on the inside.
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Date lands a hook to the side of the head.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erikson cracks Date with a nice body shot.
Date lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Date lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Erikson .
Date working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Erikson .
A right hand to the body from Erikson .
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Erikson lands with a short shot to the head.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Erikson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erikson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Date seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Erikson can turn it around.
Erikson blocking some punches.
Erikson struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Erikson misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date working aggressively here.
Erikson tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
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 Lee Date 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#
Erikson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Erikson stuns Date with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Erikson cracks a nice hook into Date's ribs.
A big left from Erikson misses.
Date jabs Erikson right on the nose. Erikson blinks but takes it well.
Date lands with a hook. Erikson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Erikson swings for the body but Date moves out of range.
Date throwing a counter right hand but Erikson manages to avoid it.
Date fails to land with a series of punches.
Date moves out of range of the strikes.
Erikson moves out of range of the strikes.
Date missing with a left hand there. Erikson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Erikson , as that shot connected.
Date feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Erikson s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Date pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Erikson throws a hook to the side of Date's head but Date sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Date swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Erikson . Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Date moves out of range of the strikes.
Erikson slips under a jab from Date.
Erikson misses with a looping right.
Erikson looks to land a right hand but Date moved out of range.
Erikson lands with a nice combination. Date backs away looking to recover.
A jab from Date misses.
Date throws a hook but Erikson avoids it easily.
Erikson misses with a lunging right hand
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Erikson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Date sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Erikson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Date was well out of range. Poor timing from Erikson .
Date scores with a punch to the head.
Date dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Date throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erikson misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.#T2#
Date defending well as Erikson loads up on a big left hand.
Erikson throws an off balance right hand
and Erikson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Erikson is rocked!
Date cracks Erikson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Erikson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Date pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Erikson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Date!
A very excited looking Lee Date rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Leif Erikson spoke after the fight, saying 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

Event: B64: Vilson vs. Jacobson 3
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1#
Kravac shoots in but no luck this time.
Kravac takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Erikson misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Kravac drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kravac won't allow Erikson to get back to his feet.
Kravac passes into half guard.
Erikson is trying to stand. #SUB#
Kravac is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Erikson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kravac in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Erikson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kravac!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Kravac!
Leif Erikson was interviewed post fight and said 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

Event: B61: Jacobson vs. Vilson 2
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Naleczowianka throws the left hand but Erikson avoids the punch easily.
Naleczowianka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Erikson .
Erikson misses the jab.
Naleczowianka slips a jab from Erikson .
A head kick by Naleczowianka misses
and Erikson counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka throws a push kick but Erikson slaps the foot to one side.
Erikson blocks a head kick by Naleczowianka.
Erikson just misses with a punch to the body.
Naleczowianka misses the body punch
and Erikson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Cisowianka Naleczowianka has been cut.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that misses.
Erikson defending well as Naleczowianka loads up on a big left hand.
Erikson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Naleczowianka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Naleczowianka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Naleczowianka connects with a solid leg kick.
Erikson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Erikson missing with a left hand there. Naleczowianka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naleczowianka throws a counter high kick but Erikson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Erikson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cisowianka Naleczowianka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick but Erikson moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Erikson 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Erikson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Naleczowianka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Naleczowianka connects with a high kick.
Naleczowianka dodges the punch combination from Erikson .
Erikson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Naleczowianka is looking to counter punch.
Naleczowianka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Naleczowianka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erikson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Naleczowianka finds it's way through Erikson 's defenses.
Naleczowianka misses with a kick to the body.
Naleczowianka moves out of range as Erikson strikes.
Naleczowianka connects with a right hand. Erikson shakes it off.
Naleczowianka lands a nice looking body shot.
Naleczowianka lands a head shot.
Nice jab there from Naleczowianka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naleczowianka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Naleczowianka ducks under a wild hook from Erikson .
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Erikson blocks a head kick by Naleczowianka. #T2#
Naleczowianka slips under a jab from Erikson .
Naleczowianka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Erikson lands a jab to Naleczowianka's midsection.
Erikson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Erikson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Naleczowianka with a body shot.
Naleczowianka misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Erikson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Naleczowianka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Erikson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Erikson .
Erikson misses with a hook. Naleczowianka ducked under it nicely.
Naleczowianka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Naleczowianka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erikson .
Naleczowianka throws a lazy body kick
and Erikson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Erikson misses.
Naleczowianka misses with a body kick.
Naleczowianka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Naleczowianka has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Erikson takes a swing at Naleczowianka's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Erikson misses its intended target. #T3#
Erikson punishes Naleczowianka's body with a nice straight punch.
Erikson avoids the head kick by Naleczowianka.
Erikson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Naleczowianka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Erikson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Naleczowianka.
Erikson throws a body shot but no joy.
Erikson thuds a left hand into Naleczowianka's body.
Erikson misses with a hook
and Naleczowianka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Naleczowianka scores with a head kick.
Naleczowianka lands with an uppercut that bounces Erikson off the ropes and back into range.
Naleczowianka tries a head kick but it misses.
Naleczowianka avoids the body shot from Erikson .
Naleczowianka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erikson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Naleczowianka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Erikson .
Naleczowianka throws a counter high kick but Erikson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Erikson throws a body shot but no joy.
Erikson throws a shot from downtown. Naleczowianka moves away and avoids it.
Erikson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Erikson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Erikson walks into a straight right hand from Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Erikson .
Naleczowianka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Erikson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Naleczowianka.
Erikson blocks a head kick by Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Erikson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erikson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Erikson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Naleczowianka slips under a jab.
Erikson slips a straight right by Naleczowianka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erikson connects with a right hand. Naleczowianka shakes it off.
Naleczowianka misses with a straight left.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that misses.
Good shot there by Erikson .
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 Cisowianka Naleczowianka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cisowianka Naleczowianka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Erikson missing with a left hand there. Naleczowianka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Erikson blocks a head kick by Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka throws a nice head kick!
Naleczowianka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Naleczowianka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naleczowianka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Naleczowianka here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#CL2#
Erikson clinches up against the ropes.
Naleczowianka tries to break free but Erikson pushes him back against the ropes.
Erikson misses with the head strike.
Erikson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naleczowianka's elbow.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naleczowianka wants to break free but Erikson has control.
Naleczowianka wants to get back to striking at distance but Erikson won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from Erikson as the two fighters clinch.
Naleczowianka is trying to push Erikson away but Erikson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T1##BC#
Naleczowianka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Erikson misses with a straight left.
Naleczowianka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Erikson .
Naleczowianka with a hook.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Erikson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Erikson misses with a wild body shot.
Naleczowianka lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Naleczowianka. That snapped Erikson 's head back.
Erikson throws a jab but it's blocked by Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Erikson throws a shot to the body.
Erikson misses with a hook.
Erikson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erikson blocks a head kick by Naleczowianka.
Cisowianka Naleczowianka is winning the standup battle so far.
Naleczowianka is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Erikson sizes up Naleczowianka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Naleczowianka takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
A jab from Erikson misses.
Naleczowianka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Erikson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Erikson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Naleczowianka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Erikson scores with a sloppy right hand. Naleczowianka should have avoided that one.
A big left from Erikson misses.
Naleczowianka throwing a counter right hand but Erikson manages to avoid it.
Erikson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Naleczowianka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Naleczowianka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Erikson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Naleczowianka throws a sloppy head kick and Erikson moves out of range easily.
Erikson misses with an uppercut.
Naleczowianka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Naleczowianka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Naleczowianka misses.
Erikson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Erikson throws the left hand but Naleczowianka avoids the punch easily.
Naleczowianka cracks Erikson with a good jab.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Erikson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Naleczowianka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice cross by Erikson .
The crowd cheers as Erikson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Naleczowianka doesn't seem phased though.
Good standup being displayed there by Erikson as he connects with a hook.
Naleczowianka throws a wild body kick that Erikson sees coming a mile off.
Erikson throws a jab when Naleczowianka was well out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Erikson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Naleczowianka - the referee stops the clock and Erikson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Naleczowianka. Erikson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Erikson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Erikson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Naleczowianka. Naleczowianka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#
Cisowianka Naleczowianka's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erikson . Naleczowianka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Naleczowianka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good shot there by Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka misses with a few strikes there. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Erikson has knocked Naleczowianka down with a huge combo! Erikson steps away and waves a wobbly Naleczowianka back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Naleczowianka is rocked!#T4##CL2#
Erikson clinches up with Naleczowianka and pushes him back against the ropes.
Oh Naleczowianka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Naleczowianka.
A short right from Erikson .
Erikson misses with a punch on the inside.
Erikson misses with a punch to the body.
Erikson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Naleczowianka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
Erikson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Naleczowianka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Erikson throws a head punch that misses.
Erikson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Erikson swings wildly with an uppercut but Naleczowianka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naleczowianka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naleczowianka seems to have got his legs back now.
Erikson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erikson has a couple of punches blocked by Naleczowianka.
Erikson misses with a punch to the body.
Erikson tries to throw a body punch but Naleczowianka avoids it by throwing Erikson back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Erikson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cisowianka Naleczowianka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Erikson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Erikson blocks a head kick by Naleczowianka.
Erikson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Naleczowianka with a body shot.
Erikson throws a nice looking combination but Naleczowianka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick by Naleczowianka misses
and Erikson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Erikson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naleczowianka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Erikson lands a head shot.
Naleczowianka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Erikson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naleczowianka throws out the jab.
Naleczowianka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Erikson .
Naleczowianka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC#
Erikson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Naleczowianka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Erikson is still on wobbly legs! Can Naleczowianka finish him?
Naleczowianka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Erikson slips under a jab.
Erikson seems to have recovered his senses.
Naleczowianka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Naleczowianka.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Naleczowianka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erikson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Erikson throws the left hand but Naleczowianka avoids the punch easily.
Erikson missing with a left hand there. Naleczowianka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naleczowianka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Erikson 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Erikson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Naleczowianka swats away the attempt to clinch by Erikson .
Erikson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNaleczowianka.
Naleczowianka slips under a jab.
Erikson throws a shot from downtown. Naleczowianka moves away and avoids it.
Naleczowianka throwing a counter right hand but Erikson manages to avoid it.
Naleczowianka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Erikson .
Erikson ducks under a wild hook from Naleczowianka.
Erikson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Erikson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erikson . Naleczowianka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erikson just misses with a punch to the body.
Naleczowianka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Erikson 's corner calls for a 1-2. Erikson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Naleczowianka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Erikson .
Cisowianka Naleczowianka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Naleczowianka dips to his left and cracks Erikson with an uppercut!
Naleczowianka lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erikson moves out of range of the strikes.
Erikson moves out of range as Naleczowianka throws a body kick.
Erikson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Naleczowianka misses with an uppercut. Erikson saw that one coming.
Naleczowianka lunges at Erikson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Erikson 's hand. #CL2#
Naleczowianka tries to keep at a distance but Erikson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Erikson .
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Naleczowianka blocks a body shot from Erikson .
Erikson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Naleczowianka is trying to pull guard but Erikson has him pressed against the ropes.
Erikson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Naleczowianka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Erikson can turn it around.
Erikson gets through Naleczowianka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Erikson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Erikson .
Erikson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Erikson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Erikson gets through Naleczowianka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naleczowianka.
Erikson misses with some punches.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Erikson .
Erikson misses with a body punch. #T4##BC#
Naleczowianka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Erikson lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Naleczowianka.
Erikson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Erikson connects with a single shot there.
Erikson drops Naleczowianka with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Naleczowianka! Erikson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Erikson !
A very excited looking Leif Erikson 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.

Event: Carnage 44
Date: Jun 04, 2017

#R1#
Jab by Garibaldi.
Erikson lands a nice hook to Garibaldi's body. Garibaldi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Erikson swings for the body but Garibaldi moves out of range.
Erikson misses with a body shot.
Erikson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Erikson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garibaldi manages to avoid it.
Erikson throws a solid leg kick but Garibaldi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Erikson .
Erikson thows a leg kick but Garibaldi checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Garibaldi avoids the body shot from Erikson .
Erikson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Erikson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garibaldi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Erikson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garibaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Erikson .
It appears Garibaldi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nice shot lands for Garibaldi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garibaldi misses the shot to the body.
Erikson throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Erikson connects with a jab.
Leif Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erikson lands with a nice body punch.
Garibaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erikson . #CL2#
Erikson closes the distance and clinches.
Garibaldi scores with a hook to the body.
Garibaldi is looking to control Erikson 's arms but Erikson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Garibaldi has his back to the cage.
Garibaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erikson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Erikson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garibaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garibaldi can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.
Erikson misses with a punch on the inside.
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garibaldi wants to stall.
Erikson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi misses with a body punch. #T2#
Erikson working aggressively here.
Garibaldi stalling in the clinch.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garibaldi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikson tries a body shot but Garibaldi blocks it.
Erikson prevents a body shot from Garibaldi.
Erikson lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Garibaldi manages to pull guard.
Erikson wants to control from the top but Garibaldi keeps moving.
Erikson cracks Garibaldi with a solid left hand.
Erikson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garibaldi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Erikson is one step ahead there.
Erikson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Garibaldi looking for a guillotine here but Erikson defends easily. #T3#
Erikson is looking to work some ground and pound but Garibaldi has wrist control.
Garibaldi controls Erikson momentarily but Erikson frees himself.
Garibaldi wants to sweep but no luck.
Erikson landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erikson chips away with some ground and pound.
Garibaldi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Erikson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Erikson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Garibaldi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Erikson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Erikson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Erikson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Erikson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garibaldi has a closed guard, preventing Erikson from standing up.
Erikson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garibaldi wants to sweep but no luck.
Erikson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Erikson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garibaldi's head.#SUB#
Garibaldi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Erikson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Erikson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garibaldi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Garibaldi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Erikson defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leif Erikson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Garibaldi feints and then cracks Erikson 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Erikson down.
A jab from Garibaldi finds it's way through Erikson 's defenses. #CL#
Garibaldi darts in and clinches Erikson up against the cage.
Garibaldi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Erikson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garibaldi lands a left hand.
Erikson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garibaldi or not.
Garibaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Erikson cracks Garibaldi with a nice body shot.
Erikson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Garibaldi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Erikson can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
Garibaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Michael Garibaldi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.
Garibaldi lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
Erikson working aggressively here.
Garibaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erikson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garibaldi's elbow.
Garibaldi misses with a body punch. #T1#
Garibaldi tries to pull guard but Erikson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Garibaldi blocks an uppercut.
Erikson can't find room to land a body shot as Garibaldi controls the action.
Garibaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erikson 's elbow.
Erikson is working Garibaldi over against the cage.
Erikson can't find room to land a body shot as Garibaldi controls the action.
Erikson tries a body shot but Garibaldi blocks it.
Erikson tries a body shot but Garibaldi blocks it.
Garibaldi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Erikson can't find room to land a body shot as Garibaldi controls the action.
Garibaldi lands with a right to the head.
Erikson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Erikson .
Garibaldi is trying to maintain a safe position but Erikson gets an underhook and turns Garibaldi into the cage.
Erikson lands a nice uppercut.
Garibaldi blocks a body shot from Erikson .
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Garibaldi.
Erikson blocks a body shot from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi misses with a body punch.
Erikson prevents a body shot from Garibaldi. #T2#
Garibaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Erikson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erikson tries to land knees in the clinch but Garibaldi avoids the damage to the body.
Garibaldi slowing the pace effectively.
Erikson tries a body shot but Garibaldi blocks it.
A short right from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erikson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garibaldi backwards.
Erikson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Erikson struggles to land a body shot inside as Garibaldi controls his hands.
Garibaldi jumps guard but Erikson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Garibaldi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garibaldi lands with a left to the head.
Garibaldi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Erikson scores with a shot to the side of Garibaldi's head.
A right hand to the body from Erikson .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garibaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
Erikson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Erikson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garibaldi's elbow.
Garibaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Erikson digs a right hand into Garibaldi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garibaldi's gas tank.
Garibaldi lands a left hand.
Erikson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garibaldi backwards.
Garibaldi has Erikson pushed against the cage.
Garibaldi controlling the action here for a moment.
Erikson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garibaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Erikson blocking some punches.
Garibaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garibaldi misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Garibaldi.
Erikson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garibaldi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Erikson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garibaldis head.
Garibaldi scores with a hook to the body.
Garibaldi lands a hook that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Erikson tries to work over Garibaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Garibaldi has Erikson pressed against the cage.
Erikson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Erikson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garibaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erikson 's elbow.
Garibaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Garibaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Erikson lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erikson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Erikson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garibaldi backwards.
Erikson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garibaldi.
Garibaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
Erikson has a couple of punches blocked by Garibaldi.
Garibaldi lands a body shot.
Garibaldi blocking some punches.
Erikson tries to work over Garibaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Erikson tries to throw a body punch but Garibaldi avoids it by throwing Erikson back against the cage.
Erikson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Garibaldi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Garibaldi defending well as Erikson loads up on a big left hand.
Erikson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Erikson misses its intended target.
Erikson just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Erikson misses.
As Erikson tries to get set, Garibaldi tries to push him back and clinch up but Erikson manages to avoid the attempt.
Erikson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garibaldi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Erikson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garibaldi.
Erikson slips under a jab.
Erikson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Erikson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi cracks Erikson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Garibaldi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Erikson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garibaldi rather than just go for the knockout.
Erikson swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Garibaldi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Garibaldi stalling in the clinch but Erikson improves position.
Erikson blocks an uppercut.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Garibaldi.
Erikson misses with a punch to the body.
Erikson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garibaldi backwards.
Garibaldi lands a shoulder strike.
Garibaldi lands a hook that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Nice body punch from Garibaldi.
Erikson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garibaldi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Garibaldi tries to throw a body punch but Erikson avoids it by throwing Garibaldi back against the cage.
Erikson tries to throw a body punch but Garibaldi avoids it by throwing Erikson back against the cage.
Erikson swings wildly with an uppercut but Garibaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erikson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Erikson misses with a body punch.
Erikson blocks a body shot from Garibaldi.
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson misses with some punches.
Erikson misses with a punch on the inside.
Garibaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Erikson .
Erikson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Erikson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Erikson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garibaldi prevents a body shot from Erikson .
Garibaldi has Erikson pressed against the cage.
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Garibaldi.
Erikson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Erikson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garibaldi lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Garibaldi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Erikson misses with the head strike.
Garibaldi works on Erikson 's body with a couple of short punches.
Erikson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garibaldi is stalling here.
Garibaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Erikson tries to work over Garibaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Erikson working aggressively here. #TD#
Garibaldi manages to pull guard.
Erikson trying to control but Garibaldi is working from the bottom.
Erikson is working Garibaldi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Erikson postures up in Garibaldi's guard and throws a big left but Garibaldi blocks it.
Erikson throwing strikes from guard but Garibaldi blocks nicely.
Erikson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Erikson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garibaldi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garibaldi keeping moving, preventing Erikson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Garibaldi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Erikson defends it easily.
Erikson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Erikson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garibaldi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Erikson won't allow Garibaldi to sweep him here. #SUB#
Garibaldi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garibaldi keeping moving, preventing Erikson from controlling successfully.
Erikson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garibaldi is keeping the position for now.
Erikson is stalling in the full guard.
Erikson wants to control from the top but Garibaldi keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Michael Garibaldi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
A punch combination from Erikson misses.
Erikson misses the shot to the body.
Garibaldi slips a jab from Erikson .
Garibaldi tests Erikson 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Erikson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garibaldi in his tracks.
Garibaldi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Erikson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Erikson tries to land a leg kick but Garibaldi saw it coming and moves away.
Garibaldi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Erikson throws an overhand right that lands on Garibaldi's shoulder, as Garibaldi tries to avoid the shot.
Garibaldi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Erikson clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Garibaldi blocking some punches.
Erikson lands a nice shot to the body.
Erikson misses with some punches.
Erikson lands a body shot in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Garibaldi blocks a body shot from Erikson .
The referee is keeping an eye on Garibaldi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Erikson .
Erikson tries to work over Garibaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Erikson lands with a short shot to the head.
Erikson working aggressively here.
Erikson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Erikson .
Erikson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Erikson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garibaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garibaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Erikson blocking some punches.
Garibaldi can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.
Garibaldi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Garibaldi.
Erikson pushes Garibaldi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Erikson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Garibaldi manages to pull guard.
Erikson looking to sit in guard and control but Garibaldi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Garibaldi looking to pass the guard.
Erikson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Erikson is looking to stand up but Garibaldi isn't so interested in that idea.
Garibaldi preventing the sweep.
Erikson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garibaldi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garibaldi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Erikson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Garibaldi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Garibaldi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Erikson is pushing Garibaldi's head away, looking to escape. Garibaldi manages to hold on to the position though.
A control attempt from Erikson but he's now mounted!
Garibaldi landing strikes from the mount.#SUB#
Garibaldi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Erikson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Erikson is desperately trying to improve his position but Garibaldi has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Garibaldi working for a guillotine from mount but Erikson is in no mood to give up.
Garibaldi won't let Erikson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T4##SUB#
Garibaldi is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Garibaldi extends the arm and Erikson is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Garibaldi!
Michael Garibaldi retains his light heavyweight title!
Michael Garibaldi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Leif Erikson was interviewed post fight and said 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

Event: Carnage 38
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Erikson scores with a jab. Reilly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Erikson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reilly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab, jab by Erikson - just one landing.
Erikson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reilly.
Erikson connects with a body shot that sends Reilly's belly button to the back.
Jab by Reilly.
Leif Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erikson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Erikson .
Erikson lands with a shot to the body.
Reilly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Erikson .
A decent looking cross lands there for Erikson .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly checks a leg kick.
Erikson lands with a right hand.
Reilly seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Reilly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Erikson 's hands.
Erikson misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Reilly - just one landing.
Reilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erikson .
Erikson thuds his right hand into Reilly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reilly with a hook.#T1#
Reilly slips under a jab.
Erikson digs a good body shot into Reilly's ribs.
Erikson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reilly manages to avoid it.
Reilly wants to clinch up but Erikson keeps it at a distance.
Reilly throws a jab when Erikson was well out of range.
Erikson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reilly.
Erikson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reilly.
Erikson lands a nice shot to the body.
Erikson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Erikson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly.
Erikson 's corner calls for a 1-2. Erikson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slow jab from Reilly misses its intended target.
Erikson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Reilly misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reilly. Erikson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erikson jabs Reilly right on the nose. Reilly blinks but takes it well.
Nice shot lands for Erikson .
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!
Reilly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Reilly works the jab nicely.#CL#
Reilly has Erikson up against the cage in a clinch.
Erikson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Erikson misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Erikson .
Erikson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Reilly pushes Erikson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Erikson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Erikson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Erikson lands an uppercut.
Erikson misses with a body punch.
Erikson can't find room to land a body shot as Reilly controls the action.
Erikson 's coach down at Die Trying Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Erikson 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Erikson tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
Erikson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Erikson as Reilly tries to tie him up.
Still in the clinch, Erikson scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Reilly is rocked!#T3#
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erikson 's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erikson 's elbow.
Erikson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Erikson fails to land.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Erikson swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reilly.
A short right from Reilly.
Erikson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reilly or not.
Reilly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Erikson lands an uppercut.
Reilly taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Reilly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Erikson struggles to land a body shot inside as Reilly controls his hands.
Reilly is looking to control Erikson 's arms but Erikson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reilly has his back to the cage.
Erikson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reilly avoids it.
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erikson 's elbow.
Erikson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Reilly lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erikson is leaning against Reilly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reilly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erikson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Erikson tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
Erikson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Erikson .
Reilly is breathing heavily.
Erikson scores with a shot to the side of Reilly's head.
Erikson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reilly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Erikson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Erikson .
Reilly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erikson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reilly blocks a body shot from Erikson .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Erikson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Erikson working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Erikson dominated that round.
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#
Reilly missing with a left hand there. Erikson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Erikson misses the jab.
Reilly tries to counter by clinching up but Erikson breaks away and moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Erikson .
Erikson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Erikson lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Reilly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reilly defending well as Erikson loads up on a big left hand.
Reilly seems to have got his legs back now.
Erikson misses with a straight left.
Reilly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Erikson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Erikson .
Erikson throws an overhand right that lands on Reilly's shoulder, as Reilly tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Erikson there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reilly. Erikson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erikson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Erikson lands with a hook. Reilly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reilly lands with a hook. Erikson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Erikson misses the shot to the body.
Erikson connects with a looping right hand.
Erikson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reilly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reilly throwing a counter right hand but Erikson manages to avoid it.
Erikson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reilly.
Erikson throws a shot to the body.
Reilly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reilly connects with a jab.
No joy there for Erikson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reilly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reilly misses with a straight right.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Erikson defending well as Reilly loads up on a big left hand.
Reilly is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Erikson lands with a good body shot.
Erikson with a hook.#CL#
Reilly closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly stalling.
Reilly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reilly leaning against his opponent. #T2#
Erikson pushes Reilly back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Erikson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Erikson .
Reilly tries to throw a body punch but Erikson avoids it by throwing Reilly back against the cage.
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Leif Erikson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Erikson lands an uppercut.
Erikson misses with the head strike.
Erikson lands with a light punch inside.
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reilly stalling in the clinch but Erikson improves position.
Erikson working aggressively here.
Erikson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Erikson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
Reilly leaning against his opponent.
Reilly lands a shot to the body.
Erikson misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Reilly.
Erikson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Erikson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
Erikson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reilly is struggling to control the position.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Erikson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Erikson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Erikson can't find room to land a body shot as Reilly controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Erikson .
Reilly blocking some punches.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erikson misses with a body punch.
Reilly struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
Reilly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Erikson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Erikson cracks Reilly with a nice body shot.
Erikson lands a shoulder strike.
Erikson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Erikson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Erikson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikson misses with a body punch.
Erikson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Erikson works on Reilly's body with a couple of short punches.
Erikson lands a left hand.
Erikson dips a shoulder and cracks Reilly with a mighty uppercut! Reilly falls back against the cage and Erikson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Reilly 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 - Erikson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Erikson !
Leif Erikson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Carnage 34
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Batra throws a leg kick that is checked
and Erikson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Batra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Erikson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Batra misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Batra. Those never looked like landing.
Erikson is looking for the big counter here.
Batra misses the shot to the body.
Batra misses with a leg kick
letting Erikson counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Batra misses
enabling Erikson to counter with a crisp jab.
Batra misses with a left hand
and Erikson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gobal Batra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Batra tenderised Erikson 's leg. Erikson is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batra lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Erikson , as that shot connected. #T1#
Erikson throws a hook but Batra avoids it easily.
Erikson misses with an uppercut.
Batra throws a jab but it's blocked by Erikson .
Erikson misses with a wild combination.
Good shot there by Erikson .
Erikson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batra.
Erikson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Batra tries to clinch but Erikson is having none of it.
Batra misses with a hook.
Erikson throws out a counter right but Batra avoids it with no problem.
Erikson 's coach down at Eli7e was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Erikson 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A good leg kick by Batra.
Batra takes a swing at Erikson 's ribcage but misses.
Erikson is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Batra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Erikson . Erikson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Erikson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batra moves away.
Batra looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Batra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Batra checks a low kick from Erikson .
A low kick from Batra misses
and Erikson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batra throws a leg kick
and Erikson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Batra lands a lovely overhand right.
Erikson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batra misses with a low kick.
Erikson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Erikson lands a slapping body shot.
Batra tries to close the distance and clinch but Erikson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Batra.
Batra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Batra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batra tries to clinch up but Erikson circles away and keeps his distance.
Erikson defending well as Batra loads up on a big left hand.
Batra takes one on the button.
Erikson throws a shot from downtown. Batra moves away and avoids it.
Batra was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Erikson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Batra had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Batra scores with a jab to the jaw.
Erikson missing with a left hand there. Batra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Batra is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Erikson .
Donk. Batra catches Erikson right on the button with a cross.
Batra misses with a hook.
Batra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4##CL#
Batra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Batra digs a right hand underneath Erikson 's ribcage. Erikson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Batra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Erikson .
Erikson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batra prevents Erikson from breaking the clinch.
Batra tries a body shot but Erikson blocks it.
Batra stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Batra throws a punch but it's blocked by Erikson .
Erikson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erikson .
Erikson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Erikson fails to land.
Batra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Erikson .
Batra tries a body shot but Erikson blocks it.
Batra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Erikson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Batra misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Gobal Batra will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Batra misses with a hook. Erikson ducked under it nicely.
Batra throws a low kick but Erikson moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Erikson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Batra throws a sloppy body shot
and Erikson counters with a two punch combo.
Erikson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Batra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick from Batra misses
and Erikson counters with a stiff right hand.
Leif Erikson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Erikson throws a hook to the side of Batra's head but Batra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batra.
Erikson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Batra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Erikson .
Batra throws a leg kick but Erikson checks it.
Batra connects with a body shot.#T1#
Erikson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Batra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Batra looks to land a combination but Erikson avoids it well.
The crowd cheers as Erikson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Batra doesn't seem phased though.
Erikson misses with a body kick.
Batra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Batra closes the distance and pushes Erikson back into the cage.
A short right from Erikson .
Erikson scores with a shot to the side of Batra's head.
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Batra.
Batra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batra blocks an uppercut.
Gobal Batra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Erikson scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batra blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Batra.
Erikson blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Erikson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Erikson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Batra throws a shot to the body.
Batra connects with a leg kick. Erikson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Batra closes the distance but Erikson moves to the side
enabling Erikson to counter with a crisp jab.
Batra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Erikson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Erikson 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Erikson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Good leg kick by Batra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Erikson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Erikson punishes Batra's body with a nice straight punch.
Erikson with a nice cross.
Batra lands an overhand right.
Batra connects with a leg kick. Erikson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Batra throws the kick towards the body but Erikson avoids it.#CL#
Batra moves into range and clinches up with Erikson .
Batra misses with a body punch.
Batra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Erikson breaks from the clinch.
Batra throws a combination. Erikson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Erikson checks a low kick from Batra.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erikson looks to throw the jab but Batra is out of range.
Erikson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batra throws a lazy head kick
and Batra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Erikson avoids the body shot from Batra.
Batra tried to score with a low kick but Erikson checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Batra.
Batra thows a leg kick but Erikson checks it
and Erikson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Erikson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Batra.
Batra misses with a two punch combination.
Erikson lands the left hand.
Batra stuns Erikson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gobal Batra will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Batra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Batra throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Erikson counter with a right hand.
Batra throws a hook to the side of Erikson 's head but Erikson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Batra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erikson manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Erikson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Batra swings for the body but Erikson moves out of range.
Batra clobbers Erikson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Erikson throws a jab when Batra was well out of range.
Erikson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBatra.
Batra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Batra. Erikson shrugs it off though.
Batra looks to land a left hand but Erikson moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Erikson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Erikson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erikson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batra feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Batra throws a head kick but Erikson moves out of range.
A slow jab from Erikson misses its intended target.
Batra connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Erikson momentarily.
Erikson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Erikson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Batra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Batra connects with a right hand. Erikson shakes it off.
Batra moves in looking to clinch but Erikson pushes him off.
Batra's corner calls for a 1-2. Batra obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Batra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Erikson avoids the head kick by Batra.
Leif Erikson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Erikson misses the target.
Erikson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Erikson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batra tries to clinch
and Erikson counters with a straight right hand.
Erikson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Erikson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Batra scores with a leg kick.
Batra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Erikson misses with a looping right.
Batra feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Batra clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batra.
Batra looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batra misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Erikson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batra blocks an uppercut.
Erikson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Erikson lands a nice uppercut.
Batra takes a shot to the head.
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Erikson lands an uppercut.
Batra takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Erikson breaks the clinch.
Batra throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Erikson counters with a crisp one two that drops Batra! Erikson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Batra to his feet! Batra is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Batra is rocked!
and Erikson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Batra! He's just covering up as Erikson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Erikson !
After winning the bout, Leif Erikson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Carnage 31
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Chidike throws a hook to the side of Erikson 's head but Erikson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chidike looks to score with a jab to the body but Erikson is just out of range.
Erikson connects with a right hand. Chidike shakes it off.
Chidike scores with a hook to the body. Erikson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chidike looks to score with a jab to the body but Erikson is just out of range.
Erikson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chidike.
Erikson takes a jab right on the kisser.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chidike.#CL#
Erikson has managed to clinch.
A body shot lands from Erikson .
Chidike just leaning against Erikson , taking a breather.
Erikson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Erikson lands with a right to the head.
Erikson has a couple of punches blocked by Chidike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chidike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chidike trying to control the position but instead, Erikson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chidike into the cage.
Erikson misses with some punches.
Erikson pushes Chidike back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Erikson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Erikson .
Erikson lands with a right to the head.
Erikson trying to land knees to the body.
Erikson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Chidike is rocked!
Erikson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chidike lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Erikson .
Erikson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chidike or not.
Chidike looks winded!
Erikson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD#
Erikson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chidike can't fight it off and eventually Erikson manages to take the fight to the floor. Chidike looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erikson working some strikes from top position.
Erikson 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.
Chidike wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Erikson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chidike looking to hit a scissor sweep but Erikson is one step ahead there.
Chidike throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Erikson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Erikson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Erikson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chidike's head.
Erikson stopping the sweep attempt from Chidike.
Erikson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Erikson connects with a couple of short punches.
Erikson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Erikson wants to control from the top but Chidike keeps moving.
Erikson lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Chidike looking to hit a scissor sweep but Erikson is one step ahead there.
Erikson lands a couple of elbows.
Chidike is still in real trouble! Can Erikson finish him?
Erikson landing with the ground and pound.
Erikson is pushing down on Chidike's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chidike is fighting to maintain full guard but Erikson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Erikson not doing much here.
Chidike seems to have recovered his senses.
Chidike has hold of Erikson 's hands but Erikson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Erikson lands with a punch from half guard.
Erikson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chidike wants to control but Erikson is keeping busy.
Chidike tries to roll over but Erikson keeps him under control.#T4#
Erikson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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. Erikson connects with a nice short shot to Chidike's temple.
Erikson lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Chidike quite badly. Chidike pulls Erikson in close trying to recover. Erikson postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Chidike on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Chidike doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Erikson !
A relieved looking Leif Erikson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DFC 18: Demolition
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Canoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Canoe fails with the takedown.
Canoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Erikson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Canoe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Erikson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Canoe controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe preventing the sweep.
Erikson is working hard here to advance position.
Canoe looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Erikson has control of Canoe's left arm, preventing Canoe from doing any damage.
Canoe forces his way into 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. Canoe connects with a nice short shot to Erikson 's temple.
Canoe is pressing down on Erikson 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Erikson is holding on for now.
Canoe drops an elbow to the side of Erikson 's head.
Canoe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Canoe working Erikson over with strikes.
Erikson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Canoe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Canoe working over Erikson with some ground and pound. Erikson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Erikson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Erikson tries to get out of the position.
Still in half guard, Canoe seems content to control.#T2#
Erikson is not content to let Canoe control the position.
Erikson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Die Trying Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Canoe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Canoe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Erikson tries to lock up and control but Canoe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Canoe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Canoe lands a couple of good shots and Erikson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#
Erikson is rocked!
Canoe scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Erikson is looking for a way out.
Oh Erikson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canoe has the hooks in. Erikson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Erikson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Canoe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Canoe lands strikes from half guard.
Canoe working Erikson over with strikes.
Erikson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Canoe lands a big elbow - Erikson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Canoe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douche Canoe!
Douche Canoe spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Leif Erikson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

Event: DFC 15: Dog Vs Belliveau
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Erikson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Solan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Solan tries to clinch but Erikson moves out of range.
Brain Solan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solan slips under a jab.
As Erikson backs off Solan throws a huge counter combo but Erikson manages to avoid it all.
Nice sprawl there from Erikson as Solan shoots in.
Solan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Solan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Erikson gets tackled into the cage by Solan. Solan maintains the clinch.
Erikson blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Solan wants to get back to striking at distance but Erikson won't allow it.
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Solan. #TD#
Erikson has picked Solan up - he's going for a ride! Erikson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Erikson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Erikson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erikson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Solan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Erikson trying to control the pace.
Erikson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Solan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Erikson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Solan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2##SUB#
Erikson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Solan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Erikson .
Erikson trying to control the pace.
Erikson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Erikson 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.#T3#
Ground and pound from Erikson .
Solan has hold of Erikson 's hands but Erikson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Erikson working Solan over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Erikson lands a nice short elbow.
Solan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Erikson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Erikson .
Erikson controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Solan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Erikson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Solan is trying to stand back up but Erikson is controlling him #T4#
Erikson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've been informed that Solan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Erikson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Solan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Erikson . #ES2#
Solan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Solan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Erikson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Erikson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Solan walks into a straight right hand from Erikson .
Solan misses with a double jab.
Erikson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Erikson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Solan momentarily.
Solan tries to clinch
and Erikson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Solan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Erikson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Erikson swats away the attempt to clinch by Solan.
Erikson loads up on a big right hand but Solan slips the punch.
Solan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erikson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson throws an overhand right that lands on Solan's shoulder, as Solan tries to avoid the shot.
Solan tries to clinch but Erikson moves away
and Erikson counters with a stiff right hand.
Solan moves in looking to clinch but Erikson pushes him off.#CL2#
Solan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Erikson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Erikson has a couple of punches blocked by Solan.
Erikson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Solan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Erikson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Erikson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Solan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Erikson fails to land.
Solan digs a right hand into Erikson 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Erikson 's gas tank.
Erikson stalls.
Solan misses with some punches.
Solan taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Erikson .
Solan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Erikson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Erikson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T2#
Solan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Erikson has him pressed against the cage.
Erikson misses with the head strike.
Solan wants a takedown but no success here.
Solan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erikson presses Solan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Solan is breathing heavily.
Erikson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Solan is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leif Erikson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erikson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Solan backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Solan.
Erikson lands with a light punch inside.
Erikson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Solan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Erikson 's brow.
Erikson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
Solan gets through Erikson 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Solan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Leif Erikson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Erikson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Erikson tries to score a body lock takedown but Solan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Erikson misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Solan.
Solan blocks a body shot from Erikson .
Solan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Come on Erikson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Erikson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solan can do to turn this around?
Solan can't break the clinch.
A short left from Erikson .
Solan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Erikson throws a head punch that misses.
Erikson scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Erikson on the inside. #T4#
Erikson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Erikson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Solan.
A short right from Erikson .
Erikson has a couple of punches blocked by Solan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Solan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Solan wants to clinch but Erikson slips to the side
and Erikson counters with a nice uppercut.
Solan throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Erikson to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Solan is rocked!
Solan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Solan is looking to clinch but Erikson is avoiding it.
Solan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Erikson throwing a counter right hand but Solan manages to avoid it.
Solan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Erikson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Solan clinches.
Erikson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Solan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Erikson lands with a short shot to the head.
Erikson lands with a short shot to the head.
Erikson has a couple of punches blocked by Solan.
Erikson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Solan. #TD#
Erikson has picked Solan up - he's going for a ride! Erikson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Solan is trying to escape back to his feet but Erikson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
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#
Erikson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Erikson controls the position. #T1#
Erikson moves into full mount!
Erikson working the ground and pound effectively.
Erikson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Erikson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Solan is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leif Erikson !
After winning the bout, Leif Erikson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DFC 11: Four Vs Pate
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Swick misses with the body kick
and Swick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Jon Swick has been cut.
Jab from Swick.
Swick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Swick throws a leg kick which misses Erikson 's front leg but catches the back leg as Erikson tries to avoid it.
Swick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Swick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swick ducks under a wild hook from Erikson .
Swick looks to land a combination but Erikson avoids it well.
A nice side step and Erikson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Erikson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swick on the side of the head.
Erikson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Swick throws a wild body kick that Erikson sees coming a mile off.
Erikson 's coach down at Die Trying Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Erikson 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Erikson looks to land a left hand but Swick moved out of range nicely.
Swick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swick digs a good hook to Erikson 's body.
Swick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Erikson .
Erikson avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Swick throws a nice looking combination but Erikson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Erikson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Erikson blocks a low kick nicely.
Swick lands a jab to the head.
Swick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erikson .
Swick looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Swick.
It seemed like Erikson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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!
Swick slips a straight right by Erikson .#T3#
Swick closes the distance but Erikson moves to the side
and Erikson counters with a one-two to the body.
Swick tries to clinch up but Erikson circles away and keeps his distance.
Erikson lands with a cross. #ROC2#
Swick is rocked!
Erikson throws an overhand right that has Swick reeling! Erikson follows up with more punches and Swick is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leif Erikson !
Leif Erikson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Jon Swick had this to say: 'I trained hard for this fight, but it just wasn't my day. Props to the other guy, but I'll be back to fight again. '.

Event: DFC 8: Sonjay Vs Hobson
Date: Dec 14, 2016

#R1#
Benjamin throws a chopping leg kick but Erikson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Erikson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Benjamin misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benjamin.
Benjamin throws a leg kick
and Erikson counters with a nice uppercut.
Erikson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Erikson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benjamin on the side of the head.
Erikson 's coach down at Die Trying Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Erikson 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Benjamin slips a jab and a cross from Erikson .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benjamin is defended easily by Erikson .#T1#
Benjamin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Benjamin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Erikson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Benjamin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benjamin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erikson moves away.
Benjamin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benjamin is looking to clinch but Erikson is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Erikson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benjamin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benjamin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Erikson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Benjamin looks to clinch
and Erikson counters with a stiff right hand.
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Erikson as he avoids it easily.
Erikson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brock Benjamin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjamin just misses with a punch to the body.
Erikson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benjamin misses the jab.
Benjamin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Erikson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Erikson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benjamin with a body shot.
Benjamin misses with a left hand
and Erikson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice uppercut lands for Erikson . That snapped Benjamin's head back. #T3##TD#
Benjamin shoots in and gets a takedown into Erikson 's guard.
Erikson looking to control.
Benjamin advances position into side control!
We've been hearing that Benjamin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Erikson wants to get back to his feet but Benjamin drags him back down.
Erikson is trying to get back to half guard.
Erikson is trying to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Erikson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Benjamin cracks Erikson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Erikson tries to bench press Benjamin off him but Benjamin keeps the position.
Benjamin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Erikson to see if he's OK.
Benjamin staying calm.
Benjamin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Erikson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB#
Erikson wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Benjamin has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Erikson 's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Erikson is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Benjamin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Brock Benjamin!
The defeated Leif Erikson had this to say: 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

Event: DFC 3: Johnson Vs Dalton
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1##TD#
Canoe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Canoe lands strikes from half guard.
Erikson wants to get back to his feet.
Canoe 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.
Erikson has hold of Canoe's hands but Canoe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Canoe is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Canoe lands a nice short elbow.
Canoe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Erikson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Canoe controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Canoe working the head and body with strikes.
Canoe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Erikson is trying to stand up here but Canoe is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Canoe there. #ES2#
Erikson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Canoe keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Erikson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Canoe dives in for a single leg takedown but Erikson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Erikson tries to bum rush Canoe with a series of wild strikes but Canoe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck for Canoe with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Erikson ! But no joy.#TD#
Canoe gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Canoe scoring with punches from side control.
Erikson tries to escape but Canoe is in control. #T2#
Canoe scoring with punches and elbows.
Canoe is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Erikson 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Erikson wants to get back to his feet but Canoe drags him back down.
Erikson taking a bit of punishment here - Canoe scoring with strikes.
Canoe is putting a hurting on Erikson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Canoe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Erikson down. #ROC#
Erikson is rocked!
Erikson is trying to buck Canoe off.
Erikson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Erikson is still in real trouble! Can Canoe finish him?
Erikson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Canoe asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Erikson seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Canoe taking a breather here.
Erikson is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Canoe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Erikson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES2#
Erikson throws Canoe to one side and escapes!#TD#
Canoe gets a takedown into half guard.
Erikson wants to get back to his feet.
Canoe stalling.
Erikson wants to get back to his feet.
Canoe lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Canoe working the head and body with strikes.
Canoe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erikson tries to kick Canoe off but Canoe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Canoe.
Canoe lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erikson is trying to stand.
Canoe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Canoe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Canoe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Erikson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douche Canoe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Canoe connects with a body shot.
Canoe shoots in looking for a takedown but Erikson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Canoe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Erikson throws out a counter right but Canoe avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Canoe drives through with a takedown into Erikson 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Canoe lands a couple of digs.#ES2#
Erikson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Canoe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Erikson avoids it really well and circles away.
Erikson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Canoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erikson can do to turn this around?#TD#
Canoe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canoe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Erikson is looking to stand up but Canoe isn't so interested in that idea.
Canoe landing with the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Canoe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Canoe won't allow Erikson to get back to his feet.
Erikson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Canoe controls the pace.
Erikson wants to stand up but Canoe is controlling him.
Canoe chips away with some ground and pound.
Canoe won't allow Erikson to get back to his feet.
Canoe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Erikson wants to get back to his feet but Canoe is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Canoe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Canoe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Erikson wants to stand but Canoe is controlling the position.
Erikson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Canoe wants to pass the guard but Erikson is keeping the position.
Erikson has momentary wrist control but Canoe slips an elbow through the middle.
Canoe is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Canoe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Canoe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Canoe stops Erikson from standing up. #ES2#
Erikson kicks Canoe off and gets to his feet. #TD#
Canoe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Erikson did well to prevent Canoe getting side control.
Canoe controlling the action here.
Erikson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Canoe lands with a punch from half guard.
Canoe lands strikes from half guard.
Canoe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Canoe is looking to advance position but Erikson won't allow it. #T4#
Erikson is looking to escape.
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. Canoe connects with a nice short shot to Erikson 's temple.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Erikson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Canoe lands a big elbow - Erikson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Canoe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douche Canoe!
Douche Canoe is the new light heavyweight champion!
Douche Canoe 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.
Leif Erikson was interviewed post fight and said 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

Event: DFC 1: Initiation
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1##TD#
Erikson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Robinson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Erikson in side control, throwing shots but Robinson defends.
Robinson can't do much from the bottom here.
Robinson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Robinson tries to improve position but can't.
Erikson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robinson on the ground.
An elbow from Erikson crashes against the mat.
Robinson is letting Erikson control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson gets back to half guard.
Robinson is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Robinson tries to kick Erikson off but Erikson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Erikson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Robinson is positioning himself well to prevent Erikson advancing to mount.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Erikson has control of the leg.
Robinson is trying to stand.
Erikson controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Erikson misses with a straight right. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Erikson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Robinson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Erikson keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been told by Erikson 's head coaches at Die Trying Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Erikson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leif Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erikson manages to avoid it.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Erikson appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab from Erikson finds it's way through Robinson's defenses.
Robinson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Robinson shoots and misses
and Erikson counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Robinson to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Erikson !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leif Erikson !
An out of breath Leif Erikson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2016

#R1#
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Robinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Erikson .
Erikson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robinson tries to clinch up.
Erikson misses with a two punch combination.
Robinson shoots for a takedown but Erikson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Erikson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Erikson as Robinson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachary Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Erikson swivels and escapes.
Erikson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robinson with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Erikson throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot.
Robinson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Erikson finds it's way round the side to connect with Robinson's head.
Erikson dives in and grabs Robinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes down on Erikson 's head and hops out.
Robinson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Erikson misses with a combination #CL#
and Robinson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Robinson. #BC#
Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch lands to the side of Robinson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Robinson tries to clinch there but Erikson circles away.
Robinson staying out of range there.
Robinson has a takedown stuffed.
Erikson stuffs the takedown attempt from Robinson. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet. #KD2#
Erikson drops Robinson with a beautiful combination! Robinson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Erikson is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Zachary Robinson has been cut.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
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!
Erikson connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Robinson! He's out on his feet! Erikson rushes in and drops Robinson with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leif Erikson !
Leif Erikson got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2016

#R1#
Erikson connects with a right hand. Butler shakes it off.
Butler is looking to clinch but Erikson is avoiding it.
Erikson looks to score with a jab to the body but Butler is just out of range.
Butler avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Butler instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Erikson 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Butler is looking to take this one to the mat.
Butler's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Butler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Erikson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Butler can't fight it off and eventually Erikson manages to take the fight to the floor. Butler looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Butler is trying to control the position but Erikson postures up. #T1#
Butler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Erikson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Butler looking to control.
Erikson 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Erikson postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Erikson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butler is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Erikson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Butler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Erikson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Erikson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Erikson misses with a double jab. #TD#
Erikson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Butler kicks Erikson off and gets to his feet. #T2#
Erikson lands a body shot.
Erikson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erikson lands a two punch combo.
Butler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Butler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Erikson defends it well.
Erikson closes the distance and clinches up with Butler, looking for a takedown. Erikson pushes Butler against the cage but Butler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Butler avoids the body shot from Erikson . #TD2#
Butler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Erikson quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Erikson has one foot on Butler's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Erikson , as that shot connected.
Butler has his takedown stuffed
and Erikson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leif Erikson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smedley Butler.#T3#
Butler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Erikson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Butler somewhat.
Butler looks winded!
Butler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Butler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Butler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Erikson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butler moves away.
Erikson scores with a hook to the body. Butler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Butler tries for a takedown but Erikson circles away easily
and Butler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Butler takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Butler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Erikson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Erikson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Erikson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Butler's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butler being controlled here, momentarily.
Butler has momentary wrist control but Erikson slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Erikson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Erikson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Butler momentarily.
Butler fails in his attempt to clinch. #KD#
Erikson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Butler sprawling to the canvas! Butler rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Erikson finish him?!
Erikson lands the left hand.#ROC#
Butler is rocked!
Butler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Butler is still on wobbly legs! Can Erikson finish him?
Erikson lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Butler up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Erikson from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Butler's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leif Erikson !
Leif Erikson opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

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