PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emanuel Eason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eason's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Here Comes the Boom-Intimidation. Boxer has chosen Here Comes the Boom-Intimidation as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Eason
vs
Boxer

180 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Nutrional

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emanuel Eason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Boxer!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer wants to clinch but Eason slips to the side

and Eason counters with a takedown into side control.
Boxer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Eason has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Eason decides to stand up, so the ref orders Boxer to his feet.

Eason gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxer.
Boxer can't find room to land a body shot as Eason controls the action.
Eason blocks a body shot from Boxer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxer misses with some punches.
Boxer lands with a left to the head.
Eason working Boxer over with knees to the body.
Boxer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eason looking to throw knees to the head but Boxer is blocking nicely.
Boxer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boxer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer misses with some punches.
Boxer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eason looking to throw knees to the head but Boxer is blocking nicely.
Boxer misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxer lands a left hand.
Eason lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Eason trying to land knees to the body.
Eason trying to land knees to the body.
Eason is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boxer is defending well for now.
Eason prevents a body shot from Boxer.
Boxer lands a shoulder strike.
Boxer can't find room to land a body shot as Eason controls the action.
Boxer throws a head punch that misses.
Eason tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boxer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boxer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eason trying to land knees to the body.
Boxer has a couple of punches blocked by Eason.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer misses with the head strike.
Boxer misses with some punches.
Boxer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Boxer throws a punch but it's blocked by Eason.
Boxer has a couple of punches blocked by Eason.
Boxer managing to block the knees to the body from Eason.
Eason with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eason.
Boxer tries to work over Eason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boxer misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eason is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boxer is defending well for now.
Eason lands an elbow just above Boxer 's eye.
Boxer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Eason.
Boxer looks winded!
Eason lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boxer blocks an elbow strike from Eason.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxer.
Boxer misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eason trying to land knees to the body.
Eason blocks an uppercut.
Eason lands a nice elbow.
Eason lands an elbow inside that Boxer shrugs off.
Nice body punch from Boxer - that landed with a thud.
Eason blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Eason breaks from the clinch.
Eason tries a head kick but it misses.

Eason pushes Boxer up against the cage in a clinch.

Eason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Eason gets tackled into the cage by Boxer. Boxer maintains the clinch.
Eason missing with knees to the body.
Eason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eason throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boxer blocks it with crossed arms.
Eason with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Eason using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boxer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boxer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boxer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eason blocks a body shot from Boxer.
Boxer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boxer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Eason missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Eason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boxer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Emanuel Eason has been cut.
Boxer tries to clinch there but Eason circles away.
Eason moves in looking to clinch but Boxer pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Eason clinches with his opponent.
Boxer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Eason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boxer is looking to clinch but Eason is avoiding it.
Eason doesn't manage to clinch there - Boxer circles away.
Boxer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eason moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boxer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Eason is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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 Emanuel Eason will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emanuel Eason's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Eason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boxer blocks the body kick.

Eason drives through and clinches with Boxer against the cage.
A short left from Boxer.
Eason trying to land knees to the body.
Boxer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boxer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boxer working aggressively here.
Boxer pushes Eason back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boxer presses Eason against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boxer gets through Eason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boxer tries a body shot but Eason blocks it.
Boxer has a couple of punches blocked by Eason.
Boxer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eason.
Boxer digs a right hand underneath Eason's ribcage. Eason let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Boxer lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boxer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boxer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boxer tries a body shot but Eason blocks it.
Boxer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eason backwards.
Boxer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boxer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eason backwards.
Boxer blocks an elbow strike from Eason.
Eason blocks an uppercut.

Eason breaks from the clinch.

Eason clinches up against the cage.
Boxer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boxer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boxer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boxer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Eason.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eason using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boxer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Eason trying to land knees to the body.
Eason blocks a body shot from Boxer.
Boxer lands a left hand.
Boxer is leaning against Eason and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxer scores with a shot to the side of Eason's head.
Eason throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boxer tries a body shot but Eason blocks it.

Eason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boxer tries to clinch but Eason moves out of range.
Boxer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boxer wants to clinch up but Eason keeps it at a distance.
Eason throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Boxer blocks a head kick by Eason.
Joe Boxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boxer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Emanuel Eason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boxer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eason swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer is looking to clinch.
Boxer doesn't manage to clinch there - Eason circles away.
Eason tries to clinch up.
Boxer tries to close the distance and clinch but Eason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joe Boxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxer is looking to clinch.

Eason scores with a takedown into Boxer's guard.
Eason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Eason stops Boxer from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eason wanted to stand there but Boxer had control of the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Emanuel Eason just wasn't active enough.
Eason avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boxer keeps the fight on the outside.

Eason gets a clinch.
Boxer misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eason lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Boxer scores with a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Eason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Eason moves into the clinch successfully.
Joe Boxer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Eason utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boxer works on Eason's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Boxer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emanuel Eason's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Boxer throws a right hand that Eason ducks under and follows up with a left that Eason also avoids with ease.
Boxer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eason showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boxer.
Eason tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Eason moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Boxer.
Eason lands a damaging elbow.
Eason tries a knee to the head but Boxer blocks it.
Eason is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boxer is defending well for now.
Boxer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boxer tries to work over Eason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eason lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Eason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boxer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eason tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boxer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eason creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boxer lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eason is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boxer is defending well for now.
Boxer managing to block the knees to the body from Eason.
Boxer gets through Eason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boxer works on Eason's body with a couple of short punches.
Boxer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boxer avoids a wild elbow strike from Eason.
Boxer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Eason tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boxer avoids it.

Eason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eason wants to clinch.
Boxer tries to clinch up.
Boxer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joe Boxer seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Eason closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boxer digs a right hand underneath Eason's ribcage. Eason let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer struggles to land a body shot inside as Eason controls his hands.
Eason tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Eason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Boxer scores with a four punch combination!
Boxer throws a right hand that Eason ducks under and follows up with a left that Eason also avoids with ease.

Eason scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Eason tries to stand and escape but Boxer is controlling the position.

Boxer kicks off Eason and gets to his feet.
Boxer wants to clinch.
Boxer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Eason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boxer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eason drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boxer wants to stand and escape but Eason is having none of it.
Eason wants to stand but Boxer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Eason prevents Boxer from getting back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Emanuel Eason just wasn't active enough.

Eason has closed the distance and engaged Boxer in a clinch.
Boxer tries to throw a body punch but Eason avoids it by throwing Boxer back against the cage.
Eason with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eason tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boxer misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Boxer fails to land.
Boxer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eason looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boxer managing to block the knees to the body from Eason.
Boxer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eason's elbow.
Eason trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Boxer as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boxer can't find room to land a body shot as Eason controls the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eason with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A hook to the body from Boxer.
A knee to the head by Eason.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Emanuel Eason.
I think Eason 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight for Joe Boxer!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Emanuel Eason!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Emanuel Eason!

Emanuel Eason wins by split decision!
Emanuel Eason managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Nutrional, into his post fight interview.