PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Stratton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sui Hing Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Stratton has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Stratton
vs
Hing Jr

188 cm
32
201 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

184 cm
23
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Good knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Stratton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sui Hing Jr!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stratton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hing Jr. Hing Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Eric Stratton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Hing Jr does no damage.

Stratton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stratton trying to control but Hing Jr is working from the bottom.
Stratton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hing Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Stratton is proving a slippery customer.
Stratton wants to pass the guard but Hing Jr is keeping the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stratton fails to land the takedown.
Hing Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stratton misses with a wild combination.
Hing Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hing Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Stratton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hing Jr's half guard.
Hing Jr trying to control here.
Hing Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stratton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stratton's back!
Stratton is trying to get back to his feet but Hing Jr has full control of the position and if anything, Stratton has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I really don't envy Stratton right now.
Hing Jr connects with a big shot to the side of Stratton's head.
Stratton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hing Jr prevents Stratton from improving his position.
Stratton controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hing Jr prevents Stratton from improving his position.
Hing Jr is looking to advance position but Stratton won't allow it.
Stratton is controlling Hing Jr's trapped leg to prevent Hing Jr from advancing to side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Hing Jr seems to be looking for submissions.

Hing Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hing Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stratton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stratton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hing Jr is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stratton controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stratton is trying to stand back up but Hing Jr is controlling him
Stratton trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hing Jr manages to pass to mount!
Stratton wants to control but Hing Jr is having none of it.
Hing Jr looking to control but Stratton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hing Jr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stratton is surviving well by controlling Hing Jr's body position as best he can.
Stratton wants to hold on but Hing Jr pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hing Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stratton wants to hold on but Hing Jr pushes him away.
BOOM! Hing Jr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stratton gets back to half guard.
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!
Hing Jr tries to stand and escape but Stratton is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hing Jr thows a huge punch but Stratton dodges it nicely.
Stratton is trying to maintain the position but Hing Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Stratton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Stratton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Nice body punch from Stratton.
Stratton takes a swing at Hing Jr's ribcage but misses.
Sui Hing Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stratton misses with a body shot.
Stratton throws a lazy right hand but Hing Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hing Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Stratton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hing Jr.
Hing Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stratton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hing Jr.
Hing Jr leaves Stratton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stratton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Stratton shoots in and bounces Hing Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hing Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Stratton stays in close to Hing Jr's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stratton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Eric Stratton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hing Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.

Stratton tries to keep at a distance but Hing Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stratton wants a takedown.
Hing Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stratton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hing Jr after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Stratton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Hing Jr.
Hing Jr lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stratton is working for takedown but Hing Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from Stratton fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stratton as Hing Jr tries to tie him up.

Hing Jr manages to break the clinch.

Stratton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hing Jr!
Hing Jr gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stratton is trying to control. Hing Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hing Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hing Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stratton manages to get himself to full guard.
Stratton trying to control the position here.
Stratton is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stratton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hing Jr is controlling him.
Stratton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hing Jr is pushing down on Stratton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stratton is fighting to maintain full guard but Hing Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Hing Jr 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.
Stratton is looking for a sweep. Hing Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Hing Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Stratton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hing Jr is keen to just control but Stratton is a slippery customer.
Stratton keeping control of the position.
Stratton trying to control but Hing Jr postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stratton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hing Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stratton is trying is best to control the position here.

Eric Stratton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hing Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stratton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hing Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stratton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stratton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stratton thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Stratton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hing Jr throws a right and a left that Stratton avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stratton fails with the takedown.
Hing Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Stratton dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Stratton shoots in for a double leg but Hing Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice body punch from Stratton.

Stratton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hing Jr is looking to escape.
Hing Jr wants to control but Stratton is keeping busy.
Stratton slows the pace down in half guard.
Stratton is looking to take a break and control but Hing Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eric Stratton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stratton fails with a takedown attempt.
Hing Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Stratton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hing Jr tries to clinch up but Stratton circles away and keeps his distance.
Hing Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stratton.
Horrible takedown by Stratton or perhaps it was just good defense by Hing Jr which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Stratton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stratton dodges the punch combination from Hing Jr.
Stratton with a poor takedown
and Hing Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hing Jr misses with a head kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hing Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stratton pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stratton takes a swing at Hing Jr's ribcage but misses.
Hing Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stratton fails to land the takedown.
Stratton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Eric Stratton is winning the standup battle so far.

Stratton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hing Jr is trying to control Stratton's posture but Stratton avoids it.
Hing Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stratton takes a little break here. Hing Jr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Stratton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hing Jr keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stratton controls the position from side control.
Eric Stratton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hing Jr can't do much from the bottom here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Stratton darts in and clinches Hing Jr up against the cage.

Hing Jr works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Stratton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Stratton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hing Jr defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hing Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stratton is proving hard to escape from.
Stratton is trying to control the position but Hing Jr postures up.
Stratton is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hing Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Stratton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hing Jr shoots in for a double leg but Stratton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hing Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sui Hing Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stratton shoots in and drives through. Hing Jr sprawls well.
Stratton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Stratton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stratton, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Stratton!