PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Eastman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Wotton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Henry Wotton was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Eastman
vs
Wotton

184 cm
27
180 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

182 cm
26
180 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

West Coast Apparel

Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========#

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Eastman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henry Wotton!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eastman misses with a body kick.
Wotton shoots in and drives through. Eastman sprawls well.

Wotton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Eastman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Eastman can't do much from the bottom here.

Wotton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Eastman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Eastman regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eastman is trying to control the position but Wotton postures up.
Wotton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eastman swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastman wants to sweep but no luck.
Eastman has his hands on Wotton's head, controlling the position.
Eastman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eastman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wotton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Eastman wants to clinch.

Eastman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Eastman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wotton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Eastman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wotton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eastman content to control rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up because James Eastman just wasn't active enough.
Eastman ducks under a wild hook from Wotton.
Eastman tries to clinch but Wotton moves away
and Wotton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wotton misses with an uppercut

and Eastman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wotton won't be happy with that.
Wotton is trying to improve his position.
Eastman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wotton tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Eastman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wotton gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Eastman tries to control but Wotton wriggling away.
Eastman controlling the pace for now.

Eastman looking to secure an arm triangle but Wotton defends it well.
Eastman trying to control but Wotton is having none of it.
Wotton working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wotton is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Wotton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Eastman looking to control but Wotton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eastman controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wotton is squirming around, avoiding Eastman's attempts to control the action.
Wotton is trying to escape the mount but Eastman keeps good control and instead manages to take Wotton's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Eastman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wotton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eastman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wotton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
James Eastman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wotton cracks Eastman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Eastman closes the distance and clinches up with Wotton, looking for a takedown. Eastman pushes Wotton against the cage but Wotton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wotton is looking to break free of the clinch but Eastman has double underhooks.
Wotton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Eastman has Wotton pressed against the cage, preventing Wotton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Eastman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Eastman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eastman lands a shoulder strike.
Eastman struggles to land a body shot inside as Wotton controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Wotton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Eastman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wotton up against the cage.
Eastman has Wotton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wotton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wotton tries to circle away but Eastman has him pinned against the cage.
Wotton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wotton can't break the clinch.
Eastman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wotton backwards.

Wotton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wotton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Eastman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Eastman wants to control from the top but Wotton keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wotton controls Eastman momentarily but Eastman frees himself.

We're going to have a standup here because James Eastman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Eastman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Eastman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eastman slaps away a takedown attempt from Wotton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eastman has his takedown stuffed

so Wotton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wotton controlling from the top position.
Eastman is pulling down on Wotton's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Eastman moves away from the strike by Wotton.

Eastman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wotton keeping full guard, as Eastman tries to pass.
Eastman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Eastman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wotton is keeping the position for now.
Wotton trying to keep a closed guard but Eastman is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eastman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wotton looks to throw the jab but Eastman is out of range.
Wotton misses with a looping right.
Eastman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wotton swivels and escapes.
Eastman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wotton pinned against the cage. Wotton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wotton tests Eastman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eastman tries a low kick but Wotton avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Henry Wotton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wotton swinging wildly here.
Jab from Wotton.
Eastman throws a head kick but Wotton moves out of range.
Wotton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wotton.
Wotton cracks Eastman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Eastman is rocked!
Eastman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wotton defends it nicely.
Eastman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wotton was well out of range. Poor timing from Eastman.
Wotton throws a big shot that misses.
Wotton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eastman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Eastman is trying to control the action in half guard but Wotton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Eastman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wotton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
James Eastman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Wotton has one foot on Eastman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Wotton shoots in and gets a takedown into Eastman's guard.
Eastman keeping full guard, as Wotton tries to pass.
Eastman has control of Wotton's left arm, preventing Wotton from doing any damage.
Wotton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eastman is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eastman trying to control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Eastman ducks right into an uppercut from Wotton.
Wotton stuffs the takedown.
Eastman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Eastman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eastman blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Eastman.
Wotton looks for a takedown but Eastman sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wotton swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Eastman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wotton's guard.
Eastman advances position into side control!
Wotton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eastman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Wotton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wotton is looking to regain half guard here but Eastman keeps moving and retains side control.
Wotton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Eastman is looking to take a break and control but Wotton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wotton tries to bench press Eastman off him but Eastman keeps the position.

Eastman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wotton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Eastman working away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eastman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wotton is trying to improve his position.
Eastman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Henry Wotton just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Eastman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Eastman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eastman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wotton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eastman tries to avoid it but Wotton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eastman to the ground. Eastman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eastman fails with the takedown.
Wotton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eastman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wotton somewhat.

Eastman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wotton on his heels. He'll look to pass Wotton's guard now, I'm sure.
Wotton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Wotton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Eastman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wotton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastman advances to mount.
Wotton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wotton is in a horrible position here. Eastman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wotton is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Eastman tries to control but Wotton wriggling away.
Eastman fails to advance to Wotton's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Eastman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wotton is looking to get to half guard.
Eastman controlling from mount.
Wotton is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eastman tries to control but Wotton wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastman prevents Wotton from getting the reversal.
Eastman working Wotton over with strikes here.
Wotton prevents Eastman from taking his back.
Eastman lands a nice shot to the head.
Eastman wants to control the pace but Wotton is squirming around nicely.
Wotton is trying to reverse the position but instead Eastman has taken his back - oops!

Wotton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Eastman gets his way!

Eastman is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eastman is not going to allow Wotton to sit and survive in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wotton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Eastman's guard. Nice work there by Wotton.
Eastman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eastman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Eastman had his way with Henry Wotton in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Wotton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Eastman on the side of the head.
Wotton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eastman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henry Wotton seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Eastman moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Eastman.
Wotton is trying to break free.
Wotton working hard to break the clinch.

Wotton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Eastman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wotton moves into full guard.
Eastman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eastman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wotton holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wotton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eastman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wotton is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wotton keeping moving, preventing Eastman from controlling successfully.
Wotton looking for a sweep. Not yet Wotton, not yet.
Wotton keeping moving, preventing Eastman from controlling successfully.
Eastman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up. James Eastman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Eastman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wotton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eastman somewhat.
Eastman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wotton as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Eastman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Eastman works his way into side control.
Wotton wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Eastman slows the pace down.
Wotton is trying to buck Eastman off.

Eastman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eastman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wotton is trying to control Eastman's posture but Eastman avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eastman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wotton is trying to get back to half guard.
Wotton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Eastman's best efforts.
Wotton wants to get back to his feet.
Wotton wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wotton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eastman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eastman's back!
Eastman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wotton's guard. Nice work there by Eastman.
Eastman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Eastman scoring with some ground and pound.
Eastman pushing down on Wotton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wotton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eastman works his foot free and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wotton tries to hold on but Eastman pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Eastman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Eastman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:47
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Eastman!
James Eastman retains his welterweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, James Eastman made sure he mentioned West Coast Apparel , along with how happy he was to win his fight.