PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Atlas MacDowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Eberhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacDowell comes to the cage accompanied by Face The Pain. Eberhart has chosen South Side as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

MacDowell
vs
Eberhart

171 cm
25
155 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

170 cm
26
155 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atlas MacDowell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Eberhart!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Eberhart closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Eberhart goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, MacDowell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Eberhart but great work by MacDowell.

MacDowell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MacDowell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Eberhart to see if he's OK.
MacDowell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
MacDowell is looking to take a break and control but Eberhart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eberhart is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

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

Eberhart actively working from the bottom here.

Eberhart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacDowell pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eberhart is looking for a sweep. MacDowell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDowell works his way into side control.
Eberhart tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacDowell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MacDowell scoring with punches and elbows.
Eberhart manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Eberhart is working for a submission of some sort.
MacDowell trying to hold on to Eberhart's head to control him but Eberhart postures up.

Eberhart is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Eberhart is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and MacDowell reverses the position - he's now on top in Eberhart's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eberhart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacDowell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Eberhart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Eberhart looking for a guillotine here but MacDowell defends easily.

Eberhart has his foot on MacDowell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacDowell works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Eberhart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacDowell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eberhart swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Eberhart working for a triangle but MacDowell defends it easily.
Eberhart can't keep his opponent in guard - MacDowell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
MacDowell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Eberhart!
MacDowell wants to control the pace but Eberhart is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eberhart is in a horrible position here. MacDowell smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
MacDowell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eberhart is looking to escape.
Eberhart takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Eberhart is wriggling around trying to escape.
MacDowell cracks Eberhart with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacDowell landing strikes, looking to finish!
Eberhart is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Atlas MacDowell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

MacDowell throws a jab but it's blocked by Eberhart.

MacDowell closes the distance and clinches.
MacDowell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from MacDowell on the inside.
MacDowell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
MacDowell lands with a light punch inside.
MacDowell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eberhart.
MacDowell misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacDowell.
MacDowell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MacDowell misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacDowell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDowell working aggressively here.
MacDowell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacDowell missing with knees to the body.
MacDowell can't find room to land a body shot as Eberhart controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from MacDowell.
MacDowell lands a shoulder strike.
Eberhart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from MacDowell.
MacDowell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacDowell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacDowell is working Eberhart over against the cage.
MacDowell presses Eberhart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
MacDowell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Eberhart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eberhart is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MacDowell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
MacDowell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eberhart is looking for a takedown.
Atlas MacDowell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Eberhart.
Nice body punch from MacDowell - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacDowell lands a left hand.
MacDowell lands a shot to the body.
Eberhart is breathing heavily.
MacDowell misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacDowell lands with a light punch inside.
MacDowell tries to land knees in the clinch but Eberhart avoids the damage to the body.
MacDowell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Eberhart's defenses.
MacDowell misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacDowell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from MacDowell.
Atlas MacDowell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from MacDowell - that landed with a thud.
MacDowell lands a nice elbow.
MacDowell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Andrew Eberhart has been cut.
MacDowell can't find room to land a body shot as Eberhart controls the action.
MacDowell presses Eberhart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
MacDowell lands an elbow inside.
MacDowell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eberharts head.
MacDowell tries a body shot but Eberhart blocks it.
MacDowell can't find room to land a body shot as Eberhart controls the action.
MacDowell lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eberhart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacDowell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eberhart backwards.
Eberhart drops down looking for an ankle pick but MacDowell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eberhart with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andrew Eberhart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from MacDowell lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacDowell is looking to land body kicks.
MacDowell throws a sloppy head kick and Eberhart moves out of range easily.
Eberhart misses with a double jab.
Eberhart fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eberhart scores with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacDowell.
Eberhart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacDowell as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atlas MacDowell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Eberhart's cut.
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!

Eberhart fails with the takedown
and MacDowell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

MacDowell closes the distance and clinches.
Eberhart is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from MacDowell.
MacDowell misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacDowell lands with a right to the head.
MacDowell lands a knee to the body.
MacDowell swings wildly with an uppercut but Eberhart uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacDowell prevents the takedown attempt.
Atlas MacDowell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Eberhart.
Eberhart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacDowell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Eberhart's defenses.
Eberhart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDowell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MacDowell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eberhart.
MacDowell scores with a shoulder strike.
MacDowell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eberhart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacDowell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Eberhart's face.
Eberhart blocks an uppercut.
Eberhart has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. MacDowell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MacDowell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacDowell works on Eberhart's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from MacDowell on the inside.
MacDowell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eberhart.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from MacDowell as the two fighters clinch.
MacDowell tries to throw a body punch but Eberhart avoids it by throwing MacDowell back against the cage.
MacDowell connects with a knee to the head.
MacDowell throws a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from MacDowell.
MacDowell misses with a body punch.
MacDowell lands a nice elbow.
MacDowell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eberhart backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacDowell lands a knee to the body.
MacDowell pushes off an throws an elbow but Eberhart leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
MacDowell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
MacDowell lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Eberhart avoiding damage as MacDowell throws knees to the body.
Eberhart is working for takedown but MacDowell is calmly controlling the position for now.
MacDowell has a couple of punches blocked by Eberhart.
Knees in the clinch landing for MacDowell.
MacDowell is pressed up against the cage. Eberhart has hold of a leg and is looking to drag MacDowell down to the mat. MacDowell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Andrew Eberhart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacDowell lands a two punch combo.
Eberhart walks into a left hand.
MacDowell misses with a head kick.
MacDowell tries to clinch there but Eberhart circles away.
Eberhart shoots in for a takedown but MacDowell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eberhart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab from MacDowell.
Eberhart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atlas MacDowell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eberhart fails with a takedown attempt.
MacDowell looks to score with a jab to the body but Eberhart is just out of range.
Eberhart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacDowell tries to clinch but Eberhart is having none of it.
MacDowell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eberhart can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eberhart keeps the fight on the outside.
Eberhart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
MacDowell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Atlas MacDowell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eberhart misses with a takedown attempt
and MacDowell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eberhart shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and MacDowell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eberhart's knee momentarily.
MacDowell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A right-left combo lands from MacDowell.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atlas MacDowell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacDowell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atlas MacDowell!
An out of breath Atlas MacDowell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.