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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Stratton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onotole Vasserman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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201 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 5 - 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Onotole Vasserman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasserman just misses with a punch to the body.
Stratton closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Stratton fails to land.
Stratton is trying to trip Vasserman. He has hold of a leg but Vasserman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stratton persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stratton wants to control from the top but Vasserman keeps moving.
Stratton wants to pass the guard but Vasserman is keeping the position.
Stratton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vasserman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vasserman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stratton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stratton stays in close to Vasserman's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eric Stratton.
A good leg kick by Vasserman.
Vasserman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stratton has his takedown stuffed
and Vasserman counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Vasserman.
Vasserman lands a head kick. Stratton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vasserman tries to land a front kick but Stratton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vasserman staying out of range there.
Onotole Vasserman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stratton shoots in for a double leg but Vasserman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stratton fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Stratton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Stratton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stratton.
Vasserman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stratton under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasserman misses the shot to the body.
Stratton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vasserman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stratton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stratton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stratton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasserman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stratton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stratton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stratton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stratton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stratton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eric Stratton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Vasserman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vasserman throws out a leg kick but Stratton moves out of range and Vasserman only half commits.
Stratton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vasserman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stratton misses with a low kick as Vasserman jumps back.
Stratton tries for a takedown but Vasserman circles away easily
and Vasserman counters with a low kick, right behind Stratton 's knee.
Stratton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stratton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vasserman was covering up waiting for the punch and Stratton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stratton trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasserman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasserman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stratton is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasserman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stratton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vasserman keeping moving, preventing Stratton from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eric Stratton.
Stratton shoots for a takedown but Vasserman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasserman misses with a body shot.
Stratton fails with the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stratton moves forwards but Vasserman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stratton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vasserman avoids it really well and circles away.
Stratton throws a lazy uppercut
and Vasserman counters with a big head kick but Stratton shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Stratton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stratton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stratton misses with a combination
and Vasserman counters with a head kick. That will keep Stratton thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Eric Stratton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stratton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vasserman to the ground. Stratton is now in Vasserman's guard.
Stratton is looking to work some ground and pound but Vasserman has wrist control.
Stratton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vasserman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stratton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stratton prevents Vasserman from getting back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stratton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Stratton moves away from the strike by Vasserman.
Stratton stuns Vasserman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vasserman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vasserman moves away from the strike by Stratton.
Stratton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stratton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vasserman's guard.
Stratton wants to control from the top but Vasserman keeps moving.
Stratton sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stratton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vasserman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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 maintain the position but Vasserman is very close to passing his half guard.
Stratton controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Eric Stratton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stratton fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stratton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasserman leaves Stratton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Stratton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stratton swinging wildly here.
Stratton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vasserman has time to react.
Stratton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasserman moves away.
Stratton has Vasserman up against the cage in a clinch.
Stratton has Vasserman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stratton pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vasserman tumbling to the mat - Stratton dives into Vasserman's guard.
Vasserman pulls Stratton in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stratton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stratton throwing strikes from guard but Vasserman blocks nicely.
Stratton throwing strikes but missing.
Stratton postures up in Vasserman's guard and throws a big left but Vasserman blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stratton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stratton throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Stratton dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Vasserman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stratton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vasserman circles away.
Stratton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vassermans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vasserman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Stratton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stratton.
Vasserman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Onotole Vasserman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stratton misses with a straight right.
Stratton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vasserman sprawls well initially but Stratton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stratton is looking to take a break and control but Vasserman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vasserman trying to hold on to Stratton's head to control him but Stratton postures up.
Stratton is keen to just control but Vasserman is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stratton lands strikes from half guard.
Eric Stratton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vasserman wants to get back to full guard.
Stratton wants to control but Vasserman is keeping him busy.
Stratton content to control rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eric Stratton.
Vasserman feints and then cracks Stratton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stratton down.
Vasserman takes a swing at Stratton's ribcage but misses.
Stratton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stratton shoots in but Vasserman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stratton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vasserman sprawls well. Vasserman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stratton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Stratton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasserman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stratton lands with a good body shot.
Stratton throws a combination that misses
and Vasserman counters with a good, hard body kick but Stratton shrugs it off.
Stratton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasserman scoring well with a low kick there.
Stratton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vasserman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stratton.
Stratton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stratton ducks under a wild hook from Vasserman.
Stratton fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasserman tries a head kick but it misses.
Onotole Vasserman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stratton looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasserman is just out of range.
Stratton has Vasserman up against the cage in a clinch.
Vasserman prevents the takedown attempt.
Vasserman blocking some punches.
Vasserman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stratton backwards.
Vasserman misses with some punches.
Stratton tries to work over Vasserman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stratton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vasserman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stratton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Vasserman.
Vasserman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stratton rather than just go for the knockout.
Vasserman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stratton was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasserman.
Vasserman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stratton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stratton misses with a hook. Vasserman ducked under it nicely.
Vasserman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stratton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vasserman but Vasserman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vasserman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donk. Stratton catches Vasserman right on the button with a cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vasserman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stratton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vasserman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stratton cracks Vasserman with a good jab.
Stratton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stratton tries to clinch up but Vasserman circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasserman ducks under a wild hook from Stratton.
Stratton fails with the takedown
and Vasserman counters with a good, hard body kick but Stratton shrugs it off.
Vasserman cracks the inside of Stratton's front leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eric Stratton.
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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Stratton!
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