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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre De La Rosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Stratton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Powerful takedowns
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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre De La Rosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Stratton!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stratton scores with a takedown into De La Rosa's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Stratton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
De La Rosa keeping moving, preventing Stratton from controlling successfully.
Stratton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stratton postures up in De La Rosa's guard and throws a big left but De La Rosa blocks it.
De La Rosa keeping moving, preventing Stratton from controlling successfully.
Stratton throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stratton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Eric Stratton has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
De La Rosa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Stratton can't escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De La Rosa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
De La Rosa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Stratton to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Stratton shrugs it off.
De La Rosa looking for a guillotine from mount but Stratton is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Rosa thowing shots but they're missing.
De La Rosa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Stratton tries to lock up and control but De La Rosa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stratton regains half guard.
De La Rosa wants to get back to his feet.
Stratton is concentrating on defense, preventing De La Rosa from advancing position.
Stratton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
De La Rosa trying to control but Stratton is working from the bottom.
Stratton controls De La Rosa momentarily but De La Rosa frees himself.
Stratton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stratton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
De La Rosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stratton.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De La Rosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stratton tries to close the distance and clinch up but De La Rosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stratton circles away from the clinch attempt.
De La Rosa slips a straight right by Stratton.
De La Rosa wants to clinch.
Stratton keeps the fight on the outside.
De La Rosa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
De La Rosa slips under a jab from Stratton.
A swing and a miss from Stratton.
Horrible takedown by De La Rosa or perhaps it was just good defense by Stratton which made him look bad.
De La Rosa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stratton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stratton is trying to control the action in half guard but De La Rosa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
De La Rosa is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Stratton 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 trying to control from half guard but De La Rosa is working away.
Stratton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eric Stratton was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stratton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De La Rosa's hands.
Stratton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stratton is trying to trip De La Rosa. He has hold of a leg but De La Rosa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stratton persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Stratton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De La Rosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stratton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stratton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Rosa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stratton defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stratton lands a couple of digs.
De La Rosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stratton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stratton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De La Rosa is looking to sweep but instead, Stratton has passed into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De La Rosa looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Stratton pushes past his half guard into mount!
Stratton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Stratton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
De La Rosa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stratton on his heels. He'll look to pass Stratton's guard now, I'm sure.
De La Rosa won't allow Stratton to sweep him here.
De La Rosa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stratton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of De La Rosa, into his guard.
Stratton trying to control the position from guard on top but De La Rosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De La Rosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stratton defends well.
Stratton is stalling in the full guard.
Stratton wants to control from the top but De La Rosa keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
De La Rosa is looking for a triangle but Stratton pushes his legs off easily.
De La Rosa keeping moving, preventing Stratton from controlling successfully.
Stratton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Eric Stratton wasn't active enough on the ground.
De La Rosa tries for a takedown but Stratton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andre De La Rosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De La Rosa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De La Rosa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stratton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
De La Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stratton pulls his head out easily.
De La Rosa gets full guard.
Stratton trying to control the position from guard on top but De La Rosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De La Rosa is looking for a triangle but Stratton pushes his legs off easily.
De La Rosa is looking for a triangle but Stratton pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
De La Rosa is looking for a triangle but Stratton pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stratton landing some decent shots from guard.
Stratton wants to control from the top but De La Rosa keeps moving.
De La Rosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stratton is pushing down on De La Rosa's leg trying to pass to half guard. De La Rosa is fighting to maintain full guard but Stratton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stratton wants to take a breather but De La Rosa is having none of it.
Stratton trying to control the pace.
Stratton is looking to take a break and control but De La Rosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stratton winds up and cracks De La Rosa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Rosa is in trouble now - Stratton has advanced to mount!
Stratton controlling from mount.
De La Rosa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stratton looking to control but De La Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
De La Rosa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stratton controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stratton scoring with strikes but De La Rosa is staying in there.
Stratton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stratton controlling his opponent.
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!
De La Rosa gets back to half guard.
Stratton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
De La Rosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stratton trying to control the action but De La Rosa is working from the bottom.
Well, if Stratton 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Stratton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stratton keeps the fight on the outside.
Andre De La Rosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De La Rosa rushes Stratton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stratton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stratton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stratton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stratton lands a right hand that snaps the head of De La Rosa backwards.
Stratton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stratton misses with a body punch.
De La Rosa is trying to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Stratton.
De La Rosa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stratton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stratton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stratton misses with a body kick.
Stratton lands the left hand.
De La Rosa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stratton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stratton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stratton tries to free his leg and advance position but De La Rosa is retaining full guard.
De La Rosa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Stratton slips nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Stratton seems content to control.
Stratton wants to pass the guard but De La Rosa is defending well.
De La Rosa has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Stratton escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Stratton!
De La Rosa is looking to reverse the position.
De La Rosa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stratton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Rosa is trying to get back to half guard.
Stratton working away.
Stratton scoring with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De La Rosa taking a bit of punishment here - Stratton scoring with strikes.
De La Rosa tries to buck Stratton off but Stratton is having none of it.
Stratton wants to control but De La Rosa is keeping him busy.
Stratton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
De La Rosa is not content to let Stratton control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stratton cracks De La Rosa with a big right hand but De La Rosa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stratton scores with punches from side control.
Stratton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear De La Rosa down.
De La Rosa throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Stratton lands an elbow.
De La Rosa being controlled for a moment.
Stratton lands a few punches from side control.
Stratton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear De La Rosa down.
Stratton advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De La Rosa is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stratton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stratton with good strikes from the mount here!
De La Rosa is squirming around, avoiding Stratton's attempts to control the action.
Stratton controlling the position easily from mount.
Stratton with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stratton controlling from mount.
Stratton wants to control the pace but De La Rosa is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Stratton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stratton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Stratton!
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