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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uriel Verrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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192 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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188 cm
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200 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Good low kicks
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Uriel Verrus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, William Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Verrus counters with a single leg into guard. Eriksson didn't expect that.
Verrus throwing strikes but missing.
Verrus postures up in Eriksson's guard and throws a big left but Eriksson blocks it.
Verrus throws a big elbow that misses.
Verrus trying to control but Eriksson is working from the bottom.
Verrus stops Eriksson from standing up.
Verrus trying to control but Eriksson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Verrus.
Eriksson looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Eriksson tries to clinch but Verrus moves away
and Verrus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eriksson tries to clinch but Verrus is having none of it.
Eriksson moves to clinch but Verrus breaks away
and Verrus counters with a three punch combo that has Eriksson backing up. Eriksson nods at Verrus to acknowledge the strikes.
Eriksson tries to clinch but Verrus is having none of it.
Verrus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eriksson gets caught napping as Verrus dives in and scores a takedown. Eriksson manages to retain guard.
Verrus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Verrus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Verrus 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eriksson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eriksson pushes Verrus off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verrus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eriksson tries to clinch up
letting Verrus counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Eriksson.
Eriksson moves out of range as Verrus strikes.
Eriksson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Verrus counters with a straight right hand.
Eriksson moves in looking to clinch but Verrus pushes him off.
Eriksson is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verrus.
Eriksson moves to clinch but Verrus breaks away
and Verrus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eriksson tries to clinch up
and Verrus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Eriksson's guard.
Eriksson trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Eriksson is on top in guard.
Eriksson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Verrus is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. William Eriksson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Eriksson takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eriksson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Eriksson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eriksson doesn't manage to clinch there - Verrus circles away.
Eriksson tries to clinch but Verrus moves away
and Verrus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Eriksson tries to clinch up
and Verrus counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriel Verrus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Eriksson staying out of range there.
Eriksson looks to clinch
and Verrus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Eriksson is looking to improve his position.
Verrus wants to free his trapped foot but Eriksson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Eriksson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Verrus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Verrus with the ground and pound but Eriksson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Verrus postures up in Eriksson's guard and throws a big left but Eriksson blocks it.
Verrus connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verrus postures up.
Verrus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Uriel Verrus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eriksson wants to get back to his feet but Verrus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Verrus postures up in Eriksson's guard and throws a big left but Eriksson blocks it.
Eriksson is looking to stand up but Verrus isn't so interested in that idea.
Verrus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Verrus trying to control but Eriksson is working from the bottom.
Eriksson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Verrus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Verrus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eriksson's head.
Verrus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Verrus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Verrus trying to control the position from guard on top but Eriksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verrus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eriksson is keeping the position for now.
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!
Verrus wants to control from the top but Eriksson keeps moving.
Verrus is looking to work some ground and pound but Eriksson has wrist control.
Eriksson keeping moving, preventing Verrus from controlling successfully.
Verrus with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verrus is fighting to break Eriksson's control of his arms but Eriksson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Verrus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eriksson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Verrus wants to pass the guard but Eriksson is keeping the position.
Verrus chips away with some ground and pound.
Eriksson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Eriksson wants to get back to his feet but Verrus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Verrus scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verrus stands up over Eriksson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Verrus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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!
Verrus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eriksson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Verrus.
Verrus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eriksson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Verrus scoring with some ground and pound.
Verrus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Verrus landing with the ground and pound.
Verrus is in close to Eriksson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Verrus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eriksson's head.
Verrus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eriksson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriel Verrus 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!
Eriksson tries to clinch
and Verrus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Verrus.
Eriksson wants to sweep here but Verrus controlling him for the moment.
Verrus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eriksson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Verrus is in close to Eriksson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Verrus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Verrus wants to control from the top but Eriksson keeps moving.
Verrus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Eriksson keeping moving, preventing Verrus from controlling successfully.
Eriksson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson managing to control the position.
Eriksson keeping moving, preventing Verrus from controlling successfully.
Verrus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Eriksson keeping moving, preventing Verrus from controlling successfully.
Verrus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Verrus trying to control the position from guard on top but Eriksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verrus is really struggling to control Eriksson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verrus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Verrus wants to control from the top but Eriksson keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Uriel Verrus wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Eriksson tries to clinch but Verrus moves out of range.
Verrus missing with a left hand there. Eriksson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eriksson tries to clinch there but Verrus circles away.
Eriksson moves to clinch but Verrus breaks away
and Verrus counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verrus cracks Eriksson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Eriksson parries the strikes from Verrus easily there. Verrus is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Eriksson to escape.
Verrus misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson is trying to control Verrus's posture but Verrus avoids it.
Verrus throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Verrus working the head and body with strikes.
Verrus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Eriksson some visible discomfort.
Verrus misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Verrus misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Eriksson taking a bit of punishment here - Verrus scoring with strikes.
Eriksson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Verrus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eriksson can do to turn this around?
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!
Verrus lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Eriksson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Verrus throwing strikes but Eriksson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Verrus tries to improve position but can't.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson trying to control the action but Verrus is working from the bottom.
Verrus struggling a bit here.
William Eriksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Verrus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uriel Verrus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Verrus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriel Verrus!
Uriel Verrus gave a mention to Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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hype
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