PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Stratton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santtu Selluliitti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stratton
vs
Selluliitti

188 cm
29
201 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

225 cm
27
198 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Good knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Determined

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 13 - 8 - 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santtu Selluliitti!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stratton throws a body punch but Selluliitti moves out of range.
Stratton shoots in for a double leg but Selluliitti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stratton takes one to the side of the head.

Stratton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Selluliitti is trying to get back to full guard.
Stratton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Selluliitti throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stratton controlling the pace.
Selluliitti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Selluliitti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stratton is one step ahead there.
Stratton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Selluliitti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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!
Selluliitti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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 misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Selluliitti rushes Stratton and presses him up against the cage.
Selluliitti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Selluliitti content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Selluliitti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Selluliitti tries to stall but Stratton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Selluliitti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Selluliitti is trying to maintain a safe position but Stratton gets an underhook and turns Selluliitti into the cage.
Selluliitti throws a punch but it's blocked by Stratton.
Stratton lands a body punch.
Selluliitti misses with some punches.
Stratton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stratton swings wildly with an uppercut but Selluliitti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stratton is trying to push Selluliitti away but Selluliitti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Stratton works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

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!
Selluliitti wants to sweep here but Stratton controlling him for the moment.
Stratton prevents Selluliitti from getting back to his feet.
Stratton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Selluliitti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stratton is one step ahead there.
Stratton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stratton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Eric Stratton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stratton misses with a straight right.
Selluliitti throws a lazy right hand but Stratton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stratton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Selluliitti misses with a looping right.
Stratton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Stratton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stratton throws a jab when Selluliitti was well out of range.
Selluliitti moves out of range as Stratton strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Selluliitti as Stratton shoots in.
Stratton throws a nice looking combination but Selluliitti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Stratton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Selluliitti is trying to get back to half guard.
Stratton trying to control the position but Selluliitti is working away.
Selluliitti regains half guard.
Stratton is trying to control. Selluliitti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Selluliitti tries to roll over but Stratton keeps him under control.
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 wants to lay and pray for a moment but Selluliitti keeps working.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Selluliitti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stratton trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eric Stratton.

Selluliitti gets caught napping as Stratton dives in and scores a takedown. Selluliitti manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Selluliitti trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Selluliitti throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Stratton passes Selluliitti's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Selluliitti regains full guard. Nicely done.
Selluliitti manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stratton is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Stratton is squirming around, avoiding Selluliitti's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stratton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stratton is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
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.

Stratton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Selluliitti napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Selluliitti is looking for a sweep.
Stratton is looking to take a break and control but Selluliitti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eric Stratton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stratton cracks Selluliitti with a big right hand but Selluliitti just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stratton trying to control the action but Selluliitti is working from the bottom.
Selluliitti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stratton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Selluliitti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stratton trying to control the action but Selluliitti is working from the bottom.
Stratton controls the position from side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Selluliitti is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stratton asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Selluliitti is looking to reverse the position.
Stratton has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Selluliitti!
Stratton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stratton trying to control but Selluliitti is having none of it.
Stratton controlling from mount.
Selluliitti is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stratton raining down hammerfists from mount.
Selluliitti is working to get back to half guard.
Stratton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stratton blocks Selluliitti's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Stratton controlling the pace for now.
Stratton trying to control but Selluliitti is having none of it.
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!
Selluliitti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stratton controlling the pace for now.
Selluliitti is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stratton tries to control but Selluliitti wriggling away.
Selluliitti throwing hammer fists to the chest of Stratton. What's that going to do exactly?
Selluliitti regains half guard.
Stratton sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eric Stratton.

Stratton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stratton lands in his opponent's guard.
Stratton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Selluliitti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selluliitti throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Stratton trying to control the position from guard on top but Selluliitti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stratton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Eric Stratton just wasn't active enough.
A left lands for Selluliitti.
Selluliitti is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stratton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Selluliitti manages to avoid it.
Selluliitti misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stratton misses with a series of wild punches.
Selluliitti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stratton's head backwards.
Stratton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stratton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stratton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Selluliitti scores with a shot to the body.
Stratton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Selluliitti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Stratton dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Selluliitti jabs Stratton right on the nose. Stratton blinks but takes it well.
Selluliitti misses the shot to the body.
Stratton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Selluliitti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stratton somewhat.
Selluliitti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stratton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stratton shoots for a double leg takedown but Selluliitti sprawls well. He's pushed Stratton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stratton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eric Stratton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Selluliitti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A left lands for Selluliitti.
Stratton misses the jab.
Stratton with a nice cross.

Selluliitti has Stratton up against the cage in a clinch.
Selluliitti is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Selluliitti is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stratton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Selluliitti to the mat. Selluliitti regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Selluliitti looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Selluliitti wants to sweep here but Stratton controlling him for the moment.
Selluliitti tries to strike from the bottom.
Stratton is stalling in the full guard.
Stratton wants to control from the top but Selluliitti keeps moving.
Selluliitti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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

Stratton dives in and scores a takedown into Selluliitti's guard.
Stratton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selluliitti is trying to control the position but Stratton postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Eric Stratton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Selluliitti is looking to slow Stratton down with leg kicks.
Stratton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Selluliitti lands a jab to the nose.
Selluliitti throws a jab when Stratton was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Selluliitti digs a good hook to Stratton's body.
Stratton blocks a jab.
Selluliitti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Selluliitti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stratton lands with a nice combination. Selluliitti backs away looking to recover.
Santtu Selluliitti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Selluliitti dodges the punch combination from Stratton.
Selluliitti scores with a decent looking hook.
Selluliitti throws a front kick aimed at Stratton's knee but Stratton avoids it well.
Stratton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Selluliitti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selluliitti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Selluliitti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stratton scores with a hook to the body. Selluliitti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stratton lands the left hand.

Stratton gets a takedown into half guard.
Stratton prevents Selluliitti from improving his position.
Selluliitti is refusing to be controlled, as Stratton sits in half guard.
Selluliitti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stratton wants to control from the top but Selluliitti keeps moving.
Selluliitti is trying to control the position but Stratton postures up.
Selluliitti will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Selluliitti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stratton is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stratton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stratton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Eric Stratton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stratton misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Selluliitti, as that shot connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Selluliitti.
Stratton throws a shot to the body.
Santtu Selluliitti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Selluliitti pushes Stratton away with a front kick.
Santtu Selluliitti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stratton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Selluliitti as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Stratton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stratton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Selluliitti is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Selluliitti lands a head shot.

Stratton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Selluliitti quickly recovers to half guard.
Selluliitti misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Selluliitti is not content to let Stratton control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Santtu Selluliitti.
I think Stratton 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28

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