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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erik Erikson (ranked 2854 p4p, 300 weight class) and Finnick Skywalker (ranked 4464 p4p, 421 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik Erikson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Finnick Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Erikson clinches up against the cage.
Skywalker can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.
Skywalker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skywalker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skywalker.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Erikson.
Erikson leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Erikson.
A short left from Skywalker.
Skywalker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skywalker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Erikson prevents a body shot from Skywalker.
Skywalker misses with a punch on the inside.
Skywalker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erikson's elbow.
Skywalker tries a body shot but Erikson blocks it.
Erikson misses with a body punch.
Skywalker tries to work over Erikson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skywalker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skywalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skywalker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson scores with a hook to the body.
Skywalker being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker lands a nice shot to the body.
Erikson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
Erikson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skywalker can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.
Skywalker misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Erikson.
Skywalker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Erikson effectively controlling the action here.
Erikson taking a breather.
Erikson misses with the head strike.
Skywalker misses with some punches.
Skywalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
Erikson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Erikson lands a nice shot to the body.
Skywalker throws a head punch that misses.
Skywalker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Erikson.
A short right from Skywalker on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker lands an uppercut.
Erikson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skywalker looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Erikson.
Erikson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skywalker working aggressively here.
Erikson blocking some punches.
Skywalker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Erikson blocking some punches.
Erikson blocking some punches.
Erikson tries a body shot but Skywalker blocks it.
Erikson wants to take the fight to the mat but Skywalker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Erikson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skywalker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skywalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Skywalker fails to land.
Erikson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Skywalker fails to land.
Erikson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Skywalker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Skywalker lands a nice uppercut.
Erikson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skywalker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skywalker digs a right hand underneath Erikson's ribcage. Erikson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Skywalker fails to land.
Erikson blocks a body shot from Skywalker.
Erikson has Skywalker pushed against the cage.
Skywalker has a couple of punches blocked by Erikson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skywalker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Erikson lands an uppercut.
Erikson misses with a knee strike.
Erikson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Erikson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skywalker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skywalker has a couple of punches blocked by Erikson.
Skywalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erikson.
Erikson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice left hand lands by Skywalker.
Skywalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
Erikson prevents a body shot from Skywalker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker swings wildly with an uppercut but Erikson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Erikson blocks a body shot from Skywalker.
Skywalker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Skywalker fails to land.
Skywalker is working Erikson over against the cage.
Erikson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skywalker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erikson's elbow.
Skywalker is leaning against Erikson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skywalker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Erikson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Skywalker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Erikson.
Skywalker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Erikson is trying to control. Skywalker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Skywalker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Skywalker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Finnick Skywalker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Erikson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Erikson moves into the clinch.
Skywalker lands with a short shot to the head.
Skywalker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Erikson misses with the head strike.
Erikson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skywalker digs a right hand underneath Erikson's ribcage. Erikson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Skywalker.
Skywalker scores with a shoulder strike.
Skywalker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eriksons head.
Skywalker has a couple of punches blocked by Erikson.
Erikson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Skywalker tries a body shot but Erikson blocks it.
Skywalker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Erikson.
Skywalker lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Skywalker.
Erikson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skywalker's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skywalker.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Skywalker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skywalker lands with a right to the head.
Skywalker is leaning against Erikson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skywalker lands a nice shot to the body.
Skywalker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Erikson or not.
Skywalker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skywalker lands with a short shot to the head.
Skywalker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Erikson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skywalker pushes Erikson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skywalker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Skywalker on the inside.
Skywalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skywalker prevents the takedown attempt.
Skywalker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Skywalker as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Skywalker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skywalker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eriksons head.
Skywalker misses with the head strike.
Skywalker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skywalker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Skywalker - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Skywalker.
Finnick Skywalker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skywalker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erikson's elbow.
Skywalker can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.
Skywalker has a couple of punches blocked by Erikson.
A nice left hand lands by Erikson.
Skywalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skywalker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Skywalker can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.
Skywalker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Erikson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Skywalker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skywalker lands an uppercut.
Skywalker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Skywalker fails to land.
Skywalker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eriksons head.
Erikson missing with knees to the body.
Skywalker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Erikson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Erikson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skywalker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Erikson misses with a knee to the head.
Skywalker scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Skywalker.
Skywalker scores with a shoulder strike.
Skywalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Erikson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Skywalker.
A short right from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skywalker lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skywalker.
Skywalker scores with a shoulder strike.
Skywalker misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Skywalker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skywalker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skywalker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands a right hand.
Skywalker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Erikson is rocked!
Skywalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
Oh Erikson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skywalker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Erikson seems to have got his legs back now.
Skywalker lands a shoulder strike.
Skywalker tries to work over Erikson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skywalker pushes Erikson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skywalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands a hook that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
A short uppercut from Erikson.
Erikson has a couple of punches blocked by Skywalker.
Erikson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skywalker lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skywalker cracks Erikson with a nice body shot.
Skywalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skywalker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skywalker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skywalker misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnick Skywalker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Skywalker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skywalker tries to keep at a distance but Erikson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Erikson.
Skywalker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Erikson.
Skywalker is leaning against Erikson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skywalker scores with a hook to the body.
Skywalker can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.
Skywalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
Skywalker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Skywalker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Skywalker lands a body punch.
Skywalker pushes Erikson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skywalker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skywalker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skywalker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skywalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skywalker presses Erikson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Skywalker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skywalker lands with a short shot to the head.
Skywalker digs a right hand into Erikson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Erikson's gas tank.
Erikson blocks a body shot from Skywalker.
A head punch on the inside from Erikson fails to land.
Skywalker misses with the head strike.
Skywalker can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.
Nice body punch from Skywalker - that landed with a thud.
Erikson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Skywalker on the inside.
Skywalker lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Skywalker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Erikson has a couple of punches blocked by Skywalker.
Skywalker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Skywalker fails to land.
Skywalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erikson blocks a body shot from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands a right hand.
Erikson blocks a body shot from Skywalker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erikson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finnick Skywalker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Skywalker.
Skywalker misses with a punch on the inside.
Skywalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skywalker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Skywalker - that landed with a thud.
Skywalker has a couple of punches blocked by Erikson.
Skywalker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Skywalker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skywalker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skywalker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skywalker.
A right handed body shot lands from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Skywalker misses with a body punch.
Skywalker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Erikson has a couple of punches blocked by Skywalker.
Skywalker lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Erikson looking for a takedown.
Skywalker scores with a shoulder strike.
Skywalker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Skywalker misses with some punches.
Skywalker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skywalker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skywalker tries to work over Erikson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erikson.
Skywalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Erikson.
Skywalker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skywalker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Erikson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skywalker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Erikson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skywalker.
Skywalker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Erikson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skywalker throws a right hand that misses
and Erikson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erikson drives through and clinches with Skywalker against the cage.
Skywalker tries to work over Erikson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skywalker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skywalker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson.
Erik Erikson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Skywalker.
Erikson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skywalker is defending well for now.
Skywalker pushes Erikson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Erikson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Skywalker.
Skywalker misses with some punches.
Erikson lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finnick Skywalker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skywalker 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnick Skywalker!
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