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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Jaeson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leif Ericson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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166 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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181 cm
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167 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Jaeson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leif Ericson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaeson avoids a kick to the body.
Ericson blocks a jab.
Ericson throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Jaeson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ericson doesn't seem phased though.
Ericson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jaeson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ericson.
Jaeson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ericson.
Ericson moves away from the strike by Jaeson.
Jaeson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jaeson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ericson to the mat! Ericson manages to get full guard.
Ericson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jaeson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ericson has control of Jaeson's left arm, preventing Jaeson from doing any damage.
Jaeson throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ericson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaeson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jaeson stopping the sweep attempt from Ericson.
Jaeson 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.
Jaeson throwing strikes from guard but Ericson blocks nicely.
Ericson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jaeson!
Jaeson tries to hold on but Ericson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jaeson is looking to get to half guard.
Jaeson wants to hold on but Ericson pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Leif Ericson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jaeson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Jaeson misses.
A good leg kick by Ericson.
A big left from Jaeson misses.
A leg kick checked by Jaeson.
Ericson throws a push kick but Jaeson slaps the foot to one side.
Jaeson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ericson.
Jaeson missing with a left hand there. Ericson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Ericson tenderised Jaeson's leg. Jaeson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ericson lands a glancing blow to the side of Jaeson's head.
Ericson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaeson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ericson throws a sloppy head kick and Jaeson moves out of range easily.
Jaeson lands a nice shot to the body.
Ericson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaeson moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leif Ericson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ericson wants to land a leg kick but Jaeson is out of range.
Jaeson scores with a punch to the head.
Leif Ericson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ericson throws a sloppy head kick and Jaeson moves out of range easily.
Ericson lands a front kick.
Ericson connects with a right hand. Jaeson shakes it off.
Jaeson misses with a body shot.
Jaeson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ericson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jaeson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Ericson.
Ericson ducks under a wild hook from Jaeson.
Ericson connects with a solid leg kick.
Ericson throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Ericson misses.
Jaeson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jaeson misses the shot to the body.
Ericson lands with a slapping head kick.
An inside leg kick from Ericson misses.
Ericson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jaeson cracks a nice hook into Ericson's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Ericson.
Ericson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jaeson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jaeson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ericson to score with a decent uppercut.
Ericson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaeson lands a head shot.
Jaeson misses with a hook.
Ericson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jaeson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jaeson.
Jaeson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leif Ericson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaeson swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Jaeson.
Both fighters circling a little - Ericson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ericson lands a nice looking body shot.
Ericson ducks under a wild hook from Jaeson.
Ericson staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Ericson catches Jaeson right on the button with a cross.
Jaeson misses with a takedown attempt - Ericson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ericson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaeson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ericson.
Ericson lands with a kick to the temple. Jaeson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ericson lands a jab to the nose.
Ericson misses with a hook. Jaeson ducked under it nicely.
Ericson throws a body kick that misses.
Jaeson 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.
Ericson throws the left hand but Jaeson avoids the punch easily.
Ericson moves out of range as Jaeson strikes.
Jaeson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaeson throws out a loose jab but Ericson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ericson misses the jab.
Ericson misses with a body kick.
Ericson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ericson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaeson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ericson.
Ericson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jaeson thows a body shot but no joy.
Ericson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaeson manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaeson misses the shot to the body.
Ericson lands with a shot to the body.
Ericson throws a sloppy head kick and Jaeson moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Ericson 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!
Ericson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Jaeson misses.
Ericson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jaeson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaeson blocks a low kick nicely.
Ericson keeps Jaeson at a distance using the push kick.
Jaeson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ericson pinned against the ropes. Ericson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jaeson shoots in for a takedown but Ericson shows good takedown defense.
A cross from Ericson lands.
Ericson throws a head kick that misses.
Ericson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaeson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericson throws a head kick that Jaeson semi-blocks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jaeson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ericson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jaeson's calf.
Ericson lands with a nice body kick.
Ericson is looking to chop away at Jaeson's legs.
Ericson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaeson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ericson.
Ericson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Leif Ericson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ericson throws a push kick but Jaeson slaps the foot to one side.
Ericson swings for the body but Jaeson moves out of range.
A slow jab from Ericson misses its intended target.
A leg kick checked by Jaeson.
Ericson misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaeson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ericson's head backwards.
A good leg kick by Ericson.
Jaeson throws a jab when Ericson was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ericson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jaeson connects with a looping right hand.
Ericson throws a solid leg kick but Jaeson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ericson.
Ericson throws a front kick that sends Jaeson stumbling back into the ropes.
Ericson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ericson misses with a low kick.
Ericson slips a jab from Jaeson.
Ericson looks to land a right hand but Jaeson moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericson moves out of range as Jaeson strikes.
Jaeson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ericson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ericson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jaeson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Justin Jaeson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaeson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ericson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ericson lands a nice looking body kick.
Jaeson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ericson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaeson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ericson lands a jab to Jaeson's midsection.
Ericson moves out of range as Jaeson strikes.
Ericson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jaeson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ericson throws a head kick that misses.
Jaeson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ericson counters with a low kick, right behind Jaeson 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Jaeson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ericson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaeson 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.
Jaeson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ericson.
A jab from Jaeson misses.
Ericson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaeson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ericson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaeson lands a glancing blow to the side of Ericson's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaeson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ericson.
Good leg kick by Ericson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leif Ericson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ericson 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leif Ericson!
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