PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Eberhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atlas MacDowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eberhart's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, South Side. MacDowell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Face The Pain. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Eberhart
vs
MacDowell

170 cm
26
155 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

171 cm
25
155 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Eberhart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atlas MacDowell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eberhart with a poor takedown
and MacDowell counters with a nice uppercut.

Eberhart shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Eberhart showed some decent athleticism there.

Eberhart seems to be working for a kimura but MacDowell defends the submission attempt.

Eberhart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacDowell sees it coming and defends easily.

Eberhart is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacDowell defends it well.

Eberhart seems to be looking for submissions.

Eberhart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Eberhart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDowell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eberhart is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eberhart prevents MacDowell from standing back up.

Eberhart is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacDowell keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Eberhart is trying to work for a kimura but MacDowell is defending well.

Eberhart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacDowell is just riding it out for now. Eberhart eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell works his way to full guard. Good work.
MacDowell is trying to keep Eberhart in close.

Eberhart is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! MacDowell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! MacDowell has escaped and now he's on top!

Eberhart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacDowell defends it easily.

Eberhart throws his legs up looking for a submission but MacDowell uses it to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eberhart tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacDowell advances to full mount.
Eberhart tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eberhart in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
MacDowell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacDowell is in the full mount, landing strikes.

MacDowell has hold of Eberhart's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Eberhart manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Eberhart is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacDowell raining down shots from the mount!
Eberhart keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MacDowell controlling from mount.
MacDowell prevents Eberhart from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eberhart regains half guard.
Eberhart is not content to let MacDowell control the position.
MacDowell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Atlas MacDowell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Eberhart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice sprawl there from MacDowell as Eberhart shoots in.
Good leg kick by MacDowell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Eberhart needs to keep his hands up - MacDowell had a free shot at his head there.
Eberhart doesn't succeed with the takedown
and MacDowell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacDowell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacDowell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Eberhart has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Eberhart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eberhart closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eberhart is defended easily by MacDowell.
Eberhart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacDowell. MacDowell obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDowell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eberhart.
MacDowell misses with a body punch
and Eberhart counters with a nice body shot.
Nice takedown defense from MacDowell. No joy for Eberhart on that attempt.

MacDowell clinches.
MacDowell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
MacDowell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
MacDowell prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacDowell presses Eberhart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
MacDowell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Eberhart's defenses.
MacDowell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacDowell lands a good knee to the midsection. Eberhart won't want to take too many of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell misses with a short punch on the inside.

MacDowell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from MacDowell misses.
Eberhart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacDowell pinned against the cage. MacDowell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An inside leg kick lands from MacDowell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacDowell is looking to clinch but Eberhart is avoiding it.
MacDowell throws a body kick that misses.
MacDowell is looking to land body kicks.
Eberhart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacDowell. MacDowell obviously looking to wear him down.

MacDowell moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Eberhart lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
MacDowell tries to work over Eberhart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacDowell lands a nice shot to the body.
MacDowell landing knees to the head.

Eberhart is fighting off a takedown attempt but MacDowell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Eberhart to the mat. Eberhart regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
MacDowell trying to control the position from guard on top but Eberhart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Eberhart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacDowell wants to control from the top but Eberhart keeps moving.

Eberhart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

MacDowell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eberhart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacDowell has managed to get both his arms back between Eberhart's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell passes Eberhart's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Eberhart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacDowell pulls his head out easily.
Atlas MacDowell has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacDowell tries to pass to full mount but Eberhart defends it.

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

MacDowell moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Eberhart.
MacDowell scoring with punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacDowell moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
MacDowell advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atlas MacDowell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A shot to the body from Eberhart misses

and MacDowell counters by clinching up.
A short left from MacDowell.
MacDowell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eberhart blocks it with crossed arms.
Eberhart can't get the takedown.
Eberhart managing to block the knees to the body from MacDowell.
MacDowell lands a nice elbow.
Eberhart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but MacDowell is defending well.
A short right from MacDowell on the inside.
MacDowell misses with a shot to the kidneys.

MacDowell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eberhart with a lazy takedown attempt
letting MacDowell counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Eberhart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eberhart shoots and misses
and MacDowell counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Eberhart is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Eberhart doesn't succeed with the takedown
and MacDowell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDowell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Eberhart takes a step back to recover.
MacDowell lands a leg kick that knocks Eberhart off balance momentarily.
Eberhart blocks a head kick by MacDowell.
MacDowell lands a leg kick that knocks Eberhart off balance momentarily.

MacDowell darts in and clinches Eberhart up against the cage.
MacDowell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
MacDowell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
MacDowell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacDowell lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacDowell digs a right hand into Eberhart's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eberhart's gas tank.
MacDowell misses with a punch to the body.
Eberhart drops down looking for an ankle pick but MacDowell pulls his leg out and moves away.
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!
Eberhart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eberhart ducks right into an uppercut from MacDowell.
Eberhart with a poor takedown

and MacDowell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
MacDowell can't find room to land a body shot as Eberhart controls the action.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eberhart is working an open guard so MacDowell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Eberhart takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Eberhart is rocked!
MacDowell connects with a jab.
Oh Eberhart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacDowell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eberhart at a distance.
MacDowell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Atlas MacDowell seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Eberhart tries to keep at a distance but MacDowell has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacDowell pushes Eberhart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrew Eberhart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from MacDowell on the inside.
MacDowell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
MacDowell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MacDowell obliges.
MacDowell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
MacDowell lands an elbow inside that Eberhart shrugs off.

It looks like Andrew Eberhart has been cut.
MacDowell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eberhart backwards.
Atlas MacDowell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MacDowell misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacDowell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eberhart backwards.
A short right from MacDowell.
MacDowell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacDowell.
Eberhart is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
MacDowell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacDowell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MacDowell.
MacDowell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacDowell cracks Eberhart with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atlas MacDowell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacDowell 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atlas MacDowell!
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