PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abe Eaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorg Stradzverg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eaton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Unforgiven by Apocalyptica . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Eaton
vs
Stradzverg

175 cm
26
178 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

160 cm
20
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abe Eaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jorg Stradzverg!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stradzverg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Eaton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stradzverg sprawls well initially but Eaton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stradzverg is pressing down on Eaton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stradzverg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stradzverg keeping moving, preventing Eaton from controlling successfully.

Eaton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stradzverg misses with a few strikes there.
Stradzverg should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Eaton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stradzverg tries to get to full guard but Eaton has control of the leg.
Stradzverg is refusing to be controlled, as Eaton sits in half guard.
Stradzverg trying to control here.
Eaton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eaton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Eaton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stradzverg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eaton.
Stradzverg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stradzverg working a defensive guard here.
Stradzverg keeping moving, preventing Eaton from controlling successfully.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Stradzverg has eaten all the pies!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stradzverg has his foot on Eaton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eaton works his way back into a safe position though.
Eaton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stradzverg is keeping the position for now.
Eaton works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Eaton is working for a submission of some sort.

Stradzverg makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Stradzverg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Eaton!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stradzverg tries to advance to mount but Eaton denies him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stradzverg misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Stradzverg decides to stand up, so the ref orders Eaton to his feet.

Stradzverg has managed to clinch.
Stradzverg tries to circle away but Eaton has him pinned against the cage.

Eaton has clasped his hands together around Stradzverg's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Eaton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Eaton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stradzverg keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Eaton stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Eaton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stradzverg on his heels. He'll look to pass Stradzverg's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Stradzverg is trying to control the position but Eaton postures up.

Stradzverg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eaton passes into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eaton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Eaton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abe Eaton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Eaton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stradzverg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Eaton is in Stradzverg's guard.
Stradzverg is trying to keep Eaton in close.

Eaton stands up and waves to Stradzverg to follow him.
A combination from Eaton does no damage.

Eaton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Eaton working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Stradzverg's thigh. Stradzverg counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Eaton is pushing down on Stradzverg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stradzverg is fighting to maintain full guard but Eaton has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eaton prevents Stradzverg from improving his position.
Eaton is thwarting Stradzverg's attempts to control the position.
Eaton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Eaton trying to pass the guard but Stradzverg defending well.
Abe Eaton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stradzverg wants to improve his position but Eaton is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Eaton wants to pass to mount but Stradzverg is defending the position.
Stradzverg is looking for a sweep. Eaton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eaton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stradzverg keeps working.
Eaton wants to pass the guard but Stradzverg is defending well.

Abe Eaton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Eaton shoots in and bounces Stradzverg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stradzverg controls Eaton momentarily but Eaton frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eaton trying to control but Stradzverg is working from the bottom.
Eaton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Eaton gets to his feet - Stradzverg follows without any prompting.

Stradzverg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Eaton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stradzverg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stradzverg looking for a sweep. Not yet Stradzverg, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eaton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stradzverg swivels though and keeps the full guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jorg Stradzverg hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Stradzverg tries to sprawl but Eaton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Eaton is trying to work for a kimura but Stradzverg is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stradzverg tries to kick Eaton off but Eaton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stradzverg wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abe Eaton dominated that second round.
That's time! Eaton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Stradzverg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Eaton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stradzverg advances to mount.
Eaton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stradzverg wants to control the pace but Eaton is squirming around nicely.
Eaton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Eaton wants to improve his position but Stradzverg is controlling well.
Stradzverg is looking to take a break and control but Eaton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stradzverg prevents Eaton from improving his position.
Stradzverg is looking to take a break and control but Eaton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eaton is trying to stand back up but Stradzverg is controlling him
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jorg Stradzverg hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Eaton scores with a three punch combo!
Stradzverg misses with a head kick.
Eaton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eaton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Stradzverg shoots in and bounces Eaton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stradzverg trying to control the position from guard on top but Eaton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Eaton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stradzverg defends well.

Eaton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stradzverg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Abe Eaton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stradzverg trying to control the position from guard on top but Eaton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jorg Stradzverg has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Stradzverg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stradzverg is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Eaton manages to get to full guard.

Eaton working for a triangle but Stradzverg defends it easily.
Eaton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Eaton pushes Stradzverg off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Stradzverg gets a double leg takedown into Eaton's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stradzverg would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eaton is pulling down on Stradzverg's head to control his posture.
Jorg Stradzverg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stradzverg throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jorg Stradzverg.
I think Eaton 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Eaton!
Abe Eaton thanked the fans post fight for their support.