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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leif Ericssonl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Vaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ericssonl comes to the cage accompanied by VIKING WARRIOR. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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265 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leif Ericssonl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Vaughn!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ericssonl drops Vaughn with a right and a left! Ericssonl comes rushing in but Vaughn regains his composure and manages to keep Ericssonl in guard.
It looks like Viktor Vaughn has been cut.
Ericssonl preventing the sweep.
Vaughn doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ericssonl knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vaughn on the ground.
Ericssonl gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ericssonl avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ericssonl throws a hook but Vaughn blocks it.
Ericssonl throws a body punch but Vaughn moves out of range.
Ericssonl fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ericssonl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vaughn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vaughn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn tries for a takedown but Ericssonl sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ericssonl swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vaughn shoots in looking for a takedown. Ericssonl tries to sprawl out of it but Vaughn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ericssonl manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vaughn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ericssonl swivels and escapes.
Leif Ericssonl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Vaughn.
Vaughn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ericssonl as he jumps to the side.
Vaughn looks gassed!
Vaughn shoots in but no luck this time.
Ericssonl misses with a hook. Vaughn ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Ericssonl misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vaughn tries to clinch up but Ericssonl circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Ericssonl misses.
Vaughn connects with a solid leg kick.
Vaughn fails to land with a series of punches.
Vaughn shoots for a double leg takedown but Ericssonl sprawls well. He's pushed Vaughn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vaughn tries to clinch there but Ericssonl circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Ericssonl. No joy for Vaughn on that attempt.
Vaughn ducks under a wild hook from Ericssonl.
Vaughn fails with the takedown.
Nice cross by Ericssonl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn tries to keep at a distance but Ericssonl has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ericssonl wants to break free but Vaughn has control.
Ericssonl is pressed up against the cage. Vaughn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ericssonl down to the mat. Ericssonl avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ericssonl throws a hook to the side of Vaughn's head but Vaughn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ericssonl throws a big shot that misses.
Vaughn dodges the punch combination from Ericssonl.
A combination from Ericssonl does no damage.
Ericssonl moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vaughn moves in looking to clinch but Ericssonl pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn misses with a two punch combination.
Ericssonl throws a hook to the side of Vaughn's head but Vaughn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vaughn tries to clinch up but Ericssonl circles away and keeps his distance.
Vaughn is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ericssonl is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Vaughn.
Ericssonl scores with a hook to the body. Vaughn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ericssonl connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vaughn momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ericssonl throws a looping overhand right but Vaughn ducks down to avoid it.
Vaughn shoots in for a double leg but Ericssonl sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ericssonl looks to score with a jab to the body but Vaughn is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vaughn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vaughn is rocked!
Vaughn avoids the body shot from Ericssonl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Ericssonl dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Vaughn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vaughn.
Vaughn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ericssonl.
Ericssonl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vaughn was well out of range. Poor timing from Ericssonl.
Ericssonl is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vaughn tries for a takedown but Ericssonl sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ericssonl lands a big uppercut and Vaughn crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Vaughn looks OK. Ericssonl waves Vaughn back to his feet!
Vaughn is still on wobbly legs! Can Ericssonl finish him?
Ericssonl misses with a hook. Vaughn ducked under it nicely.
Vaughn seems to have recovered his senses.
Ericssonl misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vaughn is breathing heavily.
Ericssonl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vaughn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leif Ericssonl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Vaughn.
Ericssonl throws a right hand that Vaughn ducks under and follows up with a left that Vaughn also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericssonl misses with a double jab.
Leif Ericssonl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vaughn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ericssonl throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ericssonl misses with a looping right.
Viktor Vaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaughn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ericssonl.
Vaughn shoots in and drives through. Ericssonl sprawls well.
Ericssonl keeps the fight on the outside.
Vaughn fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn tries to clinch but Ericssonl is having none of it.
Ericssonl throws a shot from downtown. Vaughn moves away and avoids it.
Ericssonl stuffs the takedown attempt from Vaughn. Vaughn gets slowly back to his feet.
Vaughn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ericssonl pinned against the cage. Ericssonl gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice body punch from Ericssonl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ericssonl looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A shot to de liver by Ericssonl. Beautiful body shot.
Vaughn slips under a jab.
Vaughn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ericssonl misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Ericssonl.
Ericssonl stuffs the takedown attempt from Vaughn. Vaughn gets slowly back to his feet.
Vaughn looks to clinch
and Ericssonl counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ericssonl wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vaughn has him pressed against the cage.
Ericssonl wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn prevents Ericssonl from breaking the clinch.
Ericssonl is pressed up against the cage. Vaughn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ericssonl down to the mat. Ericssonl avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oooh a lovely combination from Ericssonl sends Vaughn down but not out. Ericssonl dives into side control looking to finish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Vaughn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ericssonl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vaughn can do to turn this around?
Vaughn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ericssonl wants to stand but Vaughn has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Ericssonl dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Vaughn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vaughn wants to clinch.
Vaughn shoots in but Ericssonl avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A big right from Ericssonl misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vaughn moves in looking to clinch but Ericssonl pushes him off.
Vaughn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ericssonl.
Nice sprawl there from Ericssonl as Vaughn shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericssonl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vaughn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ericssonl waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Vaughn.
Ericssonl throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vaughn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vaughn shoots in and drives through. Ericssonl sprawls well.
Leif Ericssonl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Vaughn.
Ericssonl misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vaughn tries for a takedown but Ericssonl sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vaughn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ericssonl is fending him off so far but Vaughn persists. Nope, Ericssonl circles away and we're back to standing.
Ericssonl lands a jab.
Ericssonl punishes Vaughn's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericssonl misses with a double jab.
Ericssonl throws a nice looking combination but Vaughn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vaughn misses with a takedown attempt
and Ericssonl counters with a straight right hand.
Viktor Vaughn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vaughn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ericssonl.
Vaughn shoots for a takedown but Ericssonl saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ericssonl misses the shot to the body.
Ericssonl with a jab.
Vaughn is looking to clinch.
Vaughn misses with a takedown attempt
letting Ericssonl counter with a right hand.
Vaughn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ericssonl as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericssonl lands a jab to Vaughn's midsection.
Vaughn moves out of range as Ericssonl strikes.
Vaughn shoots in but Ericssonl avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ericssonl looks to land a combination. Vaughn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vaughn shoots in but no luck this time.
Ericssonl tries to bum rush Vaughn with a series of wild strikes but Vaughn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vaughn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ericssonl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viktor Vaughn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vaughn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vaughn is looking to clinch but Ericssonl is avoiding it.
Vaughn scores a takedown into full mount!
Vaughn trying to control but Ericssonl is having none of it.
Leif Ericssonl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ericssonl is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leif Ericssonl showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ericssonl, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leif Ericssonl!
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