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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Francis Underwood (ranked 5555 p4p, 519 weight class) and Derek Erwin (ranked 3160 p4p, 373 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Decent boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Francis Underwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derek Erwin!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Erwin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Underwood throws a head kick but Erwin moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Underwood.
A jab from Erwin does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Underwood.
Erwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Underwood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erwin shoots in for a takedown but Underwood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Underwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Erwin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Erwin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Underwood throws an overhand right that lands on Erwin's shoulder, as Erwin tries to avoid the shot.
Erwin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Underwood throws a head kick that misses.
And Erwin tries to counter it with a takedown but Underwood pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Erwin feints and as Underwood raises his hands in defense, Erwin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erwin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Underwood is trying to control the position but Erwin postures up.
Erwin wants to control from the top but Underwood keeps moving.
Underwood controls Erwin momentarily but Erwin frees himself.
Erwin wants to control from the top but Underwood keeps moving.
Erwin passes Underwood's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erwin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Underwood is just riding it out for now. Erwin eventually gives up the hold.
Well, if Erwin 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.
Erwin is trying to control. Underwood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Erwin is taking a breather. Underwood says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Erwin trying to control from half guard but Underwood is working away.
Erwin slows the pace down in half guard.
Erwin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erwin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Francis Underwood will probably get the nod.
That's time! Underwood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Underwood throws a sloppy head kick and Erwin moves out of range easily.
Erwin just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Underwood misses its intended target.
Erwin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Underwood defends it well.
A big left from Underwood misses.
Erwin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Francis Underwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick by Underwood misses
and Erwin counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erwin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Erwin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Erwin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Underwood seems a little lost for a moment, as Erwin dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Underwood wants to control but Erwin postures up.
Erwin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Erwin trying to control the action but Underwood is working from the bottom.
Erwin is staying tight to Underwood's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Erwin trying to control the action but Underwood is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erwin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Underwood, who protects the arm well.
Underwood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Erwin on the ground.
Underwood is trying to improve his position.
Erwin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Underwood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Underwood tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Erwin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Erwin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Underwood knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erwin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Erwin trying to control the position but Underwood is working away.
Erwin moves into full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erwin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Erwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Underwood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Erwin counters with a takedown into side control.
Erwin is looking to take a break and control but Underwood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Erwin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Underwood haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Derek Erwin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Erwin advances to full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erwin controlling from mount.
Erwin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Underwood to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Underwood shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erwin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Erwin is continuing to stall.
Underwood tries to lock up and control but Erwin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Erwin content just to control the position here.
Erwin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Underwood manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Erwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Erwin controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Erwin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Underwood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Erwin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Erwin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Underwood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Underwood is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erwin taking a breather here.
Erwin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Erwin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Erwin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Erwin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Underwood is looking to reverse the position.
Underwood prevents Erwin from improving position.
Erwin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Underwood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Erwin trying to control the position but Underwood is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Erwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Erwin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Erwin!
During a confident post fight interview, Derek Erwin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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