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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terence Erenberg (ranked 1515 p4p, 2938 weight class) and Ben Aspirin (ranked 232 p4p, 396 weight class). Terence Erenberg has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terence Erenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Aspirin!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aspirin throws a lazy right hand but Erenberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Erenberg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Erenberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aspirin doesn't seem bothered though.
Erenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erenberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Erenberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aspirin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Erenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aspirin is looking for the big counter here.
Aspirin throws a shot from downtown. Erenberg moves away and avoids it.
Erenberg tries to counter with a takedown but Aspirin is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erenberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Erenberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Ben Aspirin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspirin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Erenberg lands a jab to Aspirin's midsection.
Aspirin misses with a lunging right hand
and Erenberg counters with a nice body shot.
Aspirin throws out a loose jab but Erenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A telegraphed right hand from Aspirin misses the target.
Erenberg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Aspirin won't allow Erenberg to pass to mount.
Erenberg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Erenberg is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erenberg is working hard here to advance position.
Aspirin tries to hold on but Erenberg pushes him away.
Aspirin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Erenberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Erenberg looking to ground and pound but Aspirin is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erenberg controlling from mount.
Erenberg fails to take his opponent's back.
Erenberg moves to the back position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erenberg is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Aspirin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Erenberg is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Aspirin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Erenberg is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Aspirin up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aspirin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Erenberg is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Aspirin up.
Aspirin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Erenberg is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Aspirin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aspirin can't escape the position.
Aspirin prevents Erenberg from getting a body triangle.
Aspirin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Erenberg's arms.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Erenberg's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erenberg is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Aspirin is defending well though. Erenberg let's go of the attempt for now.
Aspirin is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Erenberg off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Erenberg trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Erenberg is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Aspirin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Erenberg is persistently looking for the submission but Aspirin is defending it well.
Aspirin turns into Erenberg and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terence Erenberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aspirin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Erenberg shoots in but Aspirin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Erenberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aspirin can do to turn this around?
Erenberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aspirin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aspirin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Erenberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aspirin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aspirin loads up on a big right hand but Erenberg slips the punch.
Erenberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erenberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aspirin.
Sloppy strikes from Aspirin. Those never looked like landing.
Aspirin throws a right hand that misses
and Erenberg counters with a single leg into guard. Aspirin didn't expect that.
Aspirin keeping full guard, as Erenberg tries to pass.
Erenberg trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aspirin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Erenberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aspirin manages to get himself to full guard.
Aspirin looking for a sweep. Not yet Aspirin, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erenberg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Erenberg advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erenberg with shots to the head and body - Aspirin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Erenberg fails to advance to Aspirin's back.
Erenberg with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aspirin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Erenberg landing shots from mount.
Erenberg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Erenberg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aspirin taking shots to the head.
Erenberg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Erenberg landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erenberg punishing his opponent with strikes.
Erenberg works his way to his opponent's back.
Erenberg is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Aspirin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Aspirin for a finish.
Aspirin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Erenberg.
Erenberg is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Aspirin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Aspirin for a finish.
Erenberg doesn't have the hooks in and Aspirin manages to turn into his guard.
Erenberg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Aspirin trying to control but Erenberg is working from the bottom.
Erenberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aspirin postures up in Erenberg's guard and throws a big left but Erenberg blocks it.
Terence Erenberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aspirin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Erenberg wants to sweep here but Aspirin controlling him for the moment.
Erenberg keeping full guard, as Aspirin tries to pass.
Aspirin throwing strikes but missing.
Aspirin trying to control the position from guard on top but Erenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Erenberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Erenberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aspirin is just riding it out for now. Erenberg eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erenberg works his way into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terence Erenberg dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice shot lands for Erenberg.
No joy there for Aspirin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Erenberg feinted with a counter takedown.
Aspirin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Erenberg.
Aspirin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Erenberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Erenberg misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erenberg blocks a jab.
Erenberg misses the shot to the body.
Erenberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aspirin manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspirin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Erenberg counters with a shoot takedown. Aspirin fights it but they end up in guard.
Erenberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Erenberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aspirin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Erenberg has managed to get both his arms back between Aspirin's legs - danger averted.
Erenberg works over Aspirin with some ground and pound from guard.
Erenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aspirin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Erenberg.
Erenberg advances position into side control!
Erenberg tries for a kimura but Aspirin is defending well.
Erenberg is looking to take a break and control but Aspirin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erenberg has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Erenberg cracks Aspirin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Aspirin tries to improve his position but Erenberg has taken his back! Erenberg has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Aspirin tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Erenberg pushes Aspirin away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Terence Erenberg!
A very excited looking Terence Erenberg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Ben Aspirin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry World :('.
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