PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derek SteyrAug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Stratton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derek SteyrAug has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

SteyrAug
vs
Stratton

189 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

178 cm
21
182 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Derek SteyrAug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Stratton!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SteyrAug looks to land a body kick but Stratton moved away.

Stratton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
SteyrAug trying to control but Stratton postures up.
Stratton wants to pass to mount but SteyrAug is defending the position.
SteyrAug tries to get to full guard but Stratton has control of the leg.
SteyrAug is working hard here to advance position.
Stratton controlling the pace.

Stratton stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows SteyrAug to get to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stratton lands a slapping body shot.
Stratton checks a leg kick.
SteyrAug with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stratton counters with a series of strikes. SteyrAug will be more careful next time no doubt.
SteyrAug has his takedown stuffed
and Stratton counters with a three punch combo that has SteyrAug backing up. SteyrAug nods at Stratton to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stratton!

It looks like Derek SteyrAug has been cut.
SteyrAug is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
SteyrAug with a poor takedown
and Stratton counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek SteyrAug. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Stratton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stratton controls the position.
SteyrAug is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Stratton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Stratton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Stratton instigates a clinch.

Stratton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stratton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stratton wants to get back to his feet but SteyrAug is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Stratton kicks SteyrAug off and gets to his feet.

Stratton scores with a takedown into SteyrAug's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stratton stays in close to SteyrAug's body and controls the position.

Stratton stands and steps away. SteyrAug gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Stratton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming SteyrAug to the mat! SteyrAug manages to get full guard.
Stratton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Stratton gets to his feet. SteyrAug looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Stratton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Stratton stands up from SteyrAug's guard - Stratton perhaps looking for a knockout.
SteyrAug tries for a takedown but Stratton circles away easily

and Stratton counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Stratton stands up from SteyrAug's guard - Stratton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stratton looks to land a combination. SteyrAug sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A solid body kick from Stratton.
Stratton misses with the combination.

Stratton rushes SteyrAug and presses him up against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for SteyrAug. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Stratton.

Stratton breaks the clinch.

Stratton gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Stratton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derek SteyrAug's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Stratton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming SteyrAug to the mat! SteyrAug manages to get full guard.
Stratton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

SteyrAug is working an open guard so Stratton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stratton lands a nice looking body shot.
SteyrAug gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stratton counters with a left to the body.
Stratton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stratton 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!

Stratton pushes SteyrAug up against the cage in a clinch.
Stratton lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stratton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Stratton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stratton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as SteyrAug backs up against the cage.

Stratton lands a left and a right that send SteyrAug crashing to the mat, dazed. Stratton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

SteyrAug is rocked!
Stratton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed SteyrAug momentarily.
Oh SteyrAug is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Derek SteyrAug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SteyrAug seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Stratton shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! SteyrAug is backing up but Stratton catches him with a final right hook that drops him! SteyrAug covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Stratton Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Stratton!