PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Media (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Eberhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Eberhart has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Media
vs
Eberhart

175 cm
23
147 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very flexible

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Media!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Eberhart!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Media darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Media is looking to take a break and control but Eberhart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Eberhart actively working from the bottom here.

Eberhart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Media pulls his head out easily.
Eberhart wants to get back to full guard.
Media wants to take a breather but Eberhart is having none of it.
Media passes the guard and advances to mount!
Eberhart can't escape the position.
Eberhart tries to improve his position but instead Media has taken his back!
Eberhart tries to escape the position.
Media is trying to stick to Eberhart's back but Eberhart is turning into Media. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Media's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Eberhart.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Media looking for a sweep. Not yet Media, not yet.
Media controls Eberhart momentarily but Eberhart frees himself.

Eberhart postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Media is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Eberhart, into his guard.

Eberhart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Media defends well.

Eberhart working for a triangle but Media defends it easily.
Eberhart looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Media 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.
Media wants to get up but he can't break Eberhart's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Eberhart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Media doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Media manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Eberhart is looking for a triangle but Media pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Eberhart is looking for a triangle but Media pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Media trying to control the position from guard on top but Eberhart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Media controlling from the top position.

Eberhart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Media trying to control the position from guard on top but Eberhart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eberhart keeping full guard, as Media tries to pass.

Eberhart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Eberhart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Media is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Media controls from within his opponent's guard.

Eberhart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Media is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Media wants to control from the top but Eberhart keeps moving.

Eberhart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Media defends well.

Media stands up and waves to Eberhart to follow him.
Eberhart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eberhart wants it to stay on the feet.

Eberhart feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrew Eberhart will probably get the nod.
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.

Media doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Eberhart counters with a takedown into side control.
Media tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eberhart wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Eberhart wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Media, who protects the arm well.

Eberhart tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Media's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Eberhart working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Eberhart is trying to get an arm triangle but Media is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Media tries to bench press Eberhart off him but Eberhart keeps the position.

Eberhart tries for a kimura but Media is defending well.
Media is trying to improve his position.

Eberhart tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Eberhart working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Eberhart goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Media rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Eberhart's guard! Nice work there by Media!
Media controlling from the top position.
Media trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Eberhart looking for a guillotine here but Media defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Media gets to his feet - Eberhart follows without any prompting.

Eberhart changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Media looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Eberhart is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Media knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Media tries to bench press Eberhart off him but Eberhart keeps the position.
Media wants to control but Eberhart postures up.

Eberhart is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Media knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Eberhart looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Eberhart swings around for an armbar but Media sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Eberhart's guard.

Eberhart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Media can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Media stands up and waves to Eberhart to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Eberhart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Media's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Media shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Eberhart regains half guard.

Eberhart looking for submissions off his back.

Eberhart looking for submissions off his back.
Media tries to stand but can't do so whilst Eberhart controls his leg.
Eberhart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Media.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhart is refusing to be controlled, as Media sits in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Eberhart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Media pulls his head out easily.

Eberhart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Media prevents Eberhart from improving his position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Media shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Eberhart is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Media is tapping! Great win for Eberhart!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andrew Eberhart!