PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shirley Eaton (ranked 25517 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulf Bjalfason (ranked 4274 p4p, 0 weight class). Shirley Eaton has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Eaton
vs
Bjalfason

219 cm
19
214 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

207 cm
25
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shirley Eaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ulf Bjalfason!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjalfason shoots in for a double leg but Eaton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eaton thinks about countering with a head kick.

Bjalfason gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Eaton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Eaton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bjalfason is looking to advance position but Eaton has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Eaton manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bjalfason to take his back!
Bjalfason is trying to get back to his feet but Eaton has full control of the position and if anything, Bjalfason has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I really don't envy Bjalfason right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Eaton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bjalfason knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bjalfason for a finish.
Bjalfason needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjalfason is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Eaton looking for the RNC.
Eaton not allowing Bjalfason to control his hands.
Bjalfason tries to escape but Eaton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bjalfason is trying to stand back up.
I really don't envy Bjalfason right now.
Eaton tries to keep control of the position but Bjalfason is staying busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Eaton is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bjalfason defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Eaton tries to keep control of the position but Bjalfason is staying busy.
Eaton throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Bjalfason!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjalfason wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Bjalfason wants to control his opponent's hands but Eaton gets his hands free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eaton sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Bjalfason taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shirley Eaton!