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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Shaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
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200 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Shaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, William Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson clinches.
Eriksson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shaver avoids the elbow strike from Eriksson, against the cage.
Shaver changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Eriksson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eriksson clinches up against the cage.
Shaver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eriksson is defending well for now.
Shaver managing to block the knees to the body from Eriksson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Eriksson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shaver changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Eriksson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eriksson forces Shaver back against the cage and clinches.
Eriksson stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eriksson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaver lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Eriksson is trying to stand.
Eriksson is looking for a sweep. Shaver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shaver is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Eriksson trying to control but Shaver postures up.
Shaver stops Eriksson from getting back to his feet.
Shaver is keen to just control but Eriksson is a slippery customer.
Shaver is pressing down on Eriksson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Eriksson is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson tries to kick Shaver off but Shaver keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shaver is looking for a kimura here.
Shaver wants to free his trapped foot but Eriksson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Eriksson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shaver's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shaver's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Good control from Eriksson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson trying to control momentarily.
Good control from Eriksson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eriksson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Eriksson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaver. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
OK we're going to have a standup here. William Eriksson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Eriksson forces Shaver back against the cage and clinches.
Shaver tries to throw a body punch but Eriksson avoids it by throwing Shaver back against the cage.
Shaver changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Eriksson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Shaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eriksson darts in and clinches Shaver up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaver drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eriksson has Shaver pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Eriksson 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.
Eriksson clinches up with Shaver and pushes him back against the cage.
Eriksson throws an elbow but it misses.
Still in the clinch, Eriksson scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shaver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eriksson avoids it.
Shaver dodges an elbow strike from Eriksson.
The referee calls for Eriksson to work.
The crowd are getting on Eriksson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Eriksson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shaver.
Eriksson lands with a light punch inside.
Eriksson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Eriksson lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Eriksson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Eriksson tries a body shot but Shaver blocks it.
Eriksson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shaver backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Eriksson gets underhooks to prevent Shaver's takedown attempt.
Shaver blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Eriksson managing to block the knees to the body from Shaver.
Shaver swings wildly with an uppercut but Eriksson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eriksson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shaver being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson lands an elbow that stopped Shaver in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eriksson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shaver's brow.
Shaver misses with a punch to the body.
Shaver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shaver avoiding damage as Eriksson throws knees to the body.
Shaver has a couple of punches blocked by Eriksson.
Eriksson wants to stall.
William Eriksson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shaver is trying to drag Eriksson to the mat but Eriksson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shaver has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Eriksson after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Shaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaver tries a body shot but Eriksson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson lands an elbow that stopped Shaver in his tracks for a moment.
Shaver is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Eriksson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eriksson lands with a right to the head.
Shaver wants to take the fight to the mat but Eriksson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Eriksson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shaver's defenses.
It looks like Dick Shaver has been cut.
Eriksson misses with an elbow over the top.
Shaver gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Shaver is thwarting Eriksson's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Shaver is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Eriksson wants to get back to full guard but Shaver has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaver sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Eriksson is just holding on here. Shaver manages to take his back.
Eriksson just trying to survive but Shaver is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaver missing with punches from the back.
Eriksson avoids the strikes from Shaver.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eriksson is really stuck here.
Eriksson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Eriksson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dick Shaver's cut.
That's time! Shaver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Eriksson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Eriksson throws an elbow but misses.
Eriksson lands a nice elbow.
Eriksson scores with a shot to the side of Shaver's head.
Eriksson lands a knee to the body.
Eriksson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shaver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaver takes an elbow to the temple.
A bit of stalling here from Eriksson.
Eriksson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Eriksson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eriksson scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson just leaning against Shaver, taking a breather.
Shaver looking to slow down the pace here.
Eriksson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shaver tries a body shot but Eriksson blocks it.
Eriksson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shaver's defenses.
Eriksson lands with a left to the head.
Eriksson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eriksson.
Shaver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eriksson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Eriksson lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eriksson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shaver is defending well for now.
Shaver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eriksson blocks it with crossed arms.
Eriksson controlling the action here for a moment.
Eriksson lands an elbow inside that Shaver shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eriksson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shaver takes an elbow to the temple.
Shaver is rocked!
Eriksson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shaver tries for a takedown but Eriksson manages to get underhooks.
Shaver can't find room to land a body shot as Eriksson controls the action.
Eriksson effectively controlling the action here.
Shaver is stalling here.
Eriksson has Shaver pushed against the cage.
Shaver tries to score a body lock takedown but Eriksson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shaver throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaver avoids the elbow strike from Eriksson, against the cage.
Eriksson lands a good knee to the midsection. Shaver won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eriksson lands an elbow inside.
Eriksson lands a damaging elbow.
Eriksson lands an elbow inside that Shaver shrugs off.
Eriksson is pushing Shaver up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice elbow from Eriksson.
Dick Shaver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
William Eriksson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eriksson missing with knees to the body.
Shaver wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Shaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eriksson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Eriksson blocks a body shot from Shaver.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Eriksson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Eriksson 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Eriksson!
A very excited looking William Eriksson 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.
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energy
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