PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Genovese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Stratton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Genovese might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Best Song EVer. The key to victory for Eric Genovese has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Genovese
vs
Stratton

182 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

188 cm
24
201 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Genovese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Stratton!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stratton throws out a powerful jab.
Genovese moves away from the strike by Stratton.
The fighters circling - Stratton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stratton moves away from the strike by Genovese.
Genovese misses with a hook.
Genovese misses with a double jab.
Stratton throws a poor cross that misses
and Genovese counters with a nice uppercut.
Genovese throws a jab when Stratton was well out of range.
Stratton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Genovese was well out of range. Poor timing from Stratton.
Genovese misses with a looping right.
Eric Genovese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stratton lands with a good body shot.
Stratton fails to land with a series of punches.
Genovese throws a hook but Stratton blocks it.
Genovese scores with a hook to the body. Stratton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot by Genovese.
Genovese tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stratton was well out of range. Poor timing from Genovese.
Genovese looks to throw the jab but Stratton is out of range.
Genovese keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stratton fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stratton moves out of range as Genovese strikes.
Genovese throws a lazy right hand but Stratton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stratton ducks under a wild hook from Genovese.
Stratton shoots in for a double leg but Genovese sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Genovese misses with a straight right.
Genovese works the jab nicely.
A big right from Genovese misses.
Genovese throws a right hand that misses
and Stratton counters with a straight right hand.
Stratton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Genovese throws a jab but it's blocked by Stratton.
Stratton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stratton throws a jab when Genovese was well out of range.
Genovese looks to throw the jab but Stratton is out of range.

Stratton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Genovese makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Genovese.
Genovese is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stratton won't allow Genovese to sweep him here.
Stratton trying to control the position from guard on top but Genovese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stratton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stratton trying to control the position from guard on top but Genovese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stratton preventing the sweep.
Genovese keeping moving, preventing Stratton from controlling successfully.
Stratton content to stall in guard here.

Eric Stratton has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stratton throws a jab when Genovese was well out of range.
Stratton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Genovese throws out the jab.
Genovese misses with an uppercut. Stratton saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stratton staying out of range there.
Stratton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Stratton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stratton walks into a straight right hand from Genovese.
Stratton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Horrible takedown by Stratton or perhaps it was just good defense by Genovese which made him look bad.
Eric Genovese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Stratton.
Stratton avoids the body shot from Genovese.
Genovese thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stratton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Stratton.
Genovese is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stratton throws a hook but Genovese avoids it easily.
Genovese moves away from the strike by Stratton.
Genovese throws a jab but it's blocked by Stratton.
Genovese throws out a loose jab but Stratton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Genovese throws the left hand but Stratton avoids the punch easily.
Eric Genovese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Genovese throws a nice looking combination but Stratton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stratton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stratton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Genovese throws out the jab.
Stratton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stratton throws out a loose jab but Genovese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stratton thows a body shot but no joy.
Genovese throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stratton throws out a loose jab but Genovese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stratton shoots for a double leg takedown but Genovese sprawls well. He's pushed Stratton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stratton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Genovese as he avoids it easily.
Genovese misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Stratton.
A slow jab from Genovese misses its intended target.

Stratton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Genovese's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stratton looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Genovese lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stratton!
Genovese thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
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 Eric Genovese will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Genovese looks to throw the jab but Stratton is out of range.
Genovese misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Genovese throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Stratton misses.
Genovese jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stratton slips a straight right by Genovese.
Genovese misses with a double jab.
Stratton staying out of range there.
Genovese defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stratton.
Stratton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Genovese.
Genovese with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stratton misses with a looping right.
Stratton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Genovese pinned against the cage. Genovese gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stratton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Genovese throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stratton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Genovese rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stratton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Genovese connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stratton momentarily.
Stratton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stratton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stratton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Genovese lands a lovely overhand right.
Genovese looks to land a combination but Stratton avoids it well.
Genovese missing with a left hand there. Stratton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Genovese cracks Stratton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Stratton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Genovese's half guard.
Genovese slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stratton preventing the sweep.
Stratton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stratton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Genovese works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stratton won't allow Genovese to sweep him here.
Stratton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Genovese is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stratton won't allow Genovese to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stratton being controlled here momentarily.
Genovese wants to sweep here but Stratton controlling him for the moment.
Stratton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Genovese looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stratton is one step ahead there.
Genovese is looking to sweep but instead, Stratton has passed into half guard.
Genovese is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genovese is staying active underneath Stratton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stratton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stratton trying to control from half guard but Genovese is working away.
Genovese has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stratton is working away from the top position though.
Genovese moves into full guard.
Stratton trying to control but Genovese is working from the bottom.
Stratton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genovese is controlling Stratton's posture.
Genovese tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Genovese preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Genovese is on top in guard.
Stratton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Genovese. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Genovese trying to control but Stratton is working from the bottom.
Stratton trying to keep a closed guard but Genovese is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Genovese looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Genovese connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Genovese dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Stratton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Genovese throws a lazy right hand but Stratton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Genovese finds it's way through Stratton's defenses.
Genovese with a hook.
Genovese scores with a hook.
Genovese swinging wildly here.
Genovese misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Genovese catches Stratton right on the button with a cross.

Stratton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Genovese manages to get back to half guard.
Genovese has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stratton is working away from the top position though.
Stratton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Genovese does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Genovese trying to hold on to Stratton's head to control him but Stratton postures up.
Eric Genovese overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stratton trying to control the action but Genovese is working from the bottom.
Genovese is looking to improve his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Genovese misses with a hook. Stratton ducked under it nicely.
Genovese throws a jab when Stratton was well out of range.
Genovese misses with a looping left.
Stratton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stratton takes a swing at Genovese's ribcage but misses.
Stratton misses with a straight left.
Genovese throws a hook to the side of Stratton's head but Stratton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stratton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Genovese as he jumps to the side.
Stratton misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genovese swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Genovese scores with a four punch combination!
Stratton misses the shot to the body.
Stratton ducks under a wild hook from Genovese.
Stratton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Genovese.
Genovese misses the shot to the body.
Stratton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Genovese is out of range and Stratton settles back down.
Genovese looks to land a right hand but Stratton moved out of range.
Genovese misses the jab.
Stratton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Genovese.
Genovese throws a big shot that misses.
Stratton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Genovese scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Genovese throws a right and a left that Stratton avoids nicely.
Genovese avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Genovese misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genovese displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stratton throws out the jab.
Genovese missing with a left hand there. Stratton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stratton shoots in for a takedown but Genovese shows good takedown defense.
Stratton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice takedown defense from Genovese. No joy for Stratton on that attempt.
Eric Genovese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Stratton.
Genovese fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stratton on the side of the head.
Stratton looks to land a left hand but Genovese moved out of range nicely.
Genovese looks to throw the jab but Stratton is out of range.
Stratton shoots in for a double leg but Genovese sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Genovese throws out a powerful jab.
Genovese misses with a straight right.
Genovese lands a right hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stratton.
Stratton moves out of range of the strikes.
Eric Stratton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stratton throws a hook but Genovese avoids it easily.
Stratton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Genovese.
Eric Genovese is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stratton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Genovese misses with a looping right.
Genovese displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stratton throws out the jab.
Genovese misses with a looping right.
Genovese lands a lovely overhand right.
Genovese rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stratton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Genovese misses the jab.
Eric Genovese is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Genovese with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Genovese swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Genovese throws an off balance right hand

and Stratton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Genovese won't be happy with that.
Genovese can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Genovese sneaks back into half guard.
Genovese gets back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Genovese showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Genovese, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Genovese!
Eric Genovese managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bushido Clothing, into his post fight interview.