PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ashton Eaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ole NKone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eaton comes into the arena with Eminem - Berzerk blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Eaton
vs
NKone

170 cm
23
154 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

177 cm
22
157 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ashton Eaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ole NKone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NKone throws out a loose jab but Eaton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eaton throws the left hand but NKone avoids the punch easily.
NKone scores with a jab to the body.
NKone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
NKone clobbers Eaton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
NKone just misses with a punch to the body.
NKone swings for the body but Eaton moves out of range.
Eaton walks into a left hand.
Eaton misses with an uppercut.
NKone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
NKone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eaton.
NKone blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NKone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eaton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps NKone thinking.
NKone misses the shot to the body.
Eaton throws a big counter combination but NKone scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Eaton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping NKone at a distance.
NKone scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
NKone throws out a loose jab but Eaton uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Eaton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
NKone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As NKone looks to move away, Eaton throws a big counter combo bu NKone just gets out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NKone blocks a jab.
A big left from NKone misses.
Eaton misses with a leg kick.
Eaton just misses with a punch to the body.
NKone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eaton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
NKone throws a lazy uppercut
and Eaton counters with a two punch combo.
NKone throws a poor cross that misses
and Eaton counters with a leg kick.
Ole NKone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eaton throws a nice outside leg kick.
NKone misses with a lunging right hand
and Eaton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
NKone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eaton moves away.
NKone throws a body shot but no joy.
NKone throws the left hand but Eaton avoids the punch easily.
Eaton is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eaton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eaton fails to land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Eaton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NKone throws a hook but Eaton blocks it.
Eaton lands a right hook to the body.
Eaton slips a jab from NKone.
Eaton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut there from NKone.
Ole NKone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
NKone misses with a hook
and Eaton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
NKone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eaton is looking to counter punch.
NKone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Eaton.

NKone is rocked!
NKone misses with a straight right.
Eaton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
NKone is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Eaton with a body shot.
NKone takes a swing at Eaton's ribcage but misses.
Eaton misses with a wild body shot.
NKone checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eaton misses with a wild body shot.
Eaton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
NKone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eaton.
NKone misses with a left hand
and Eaton counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Eaton.
Eaton misses with a wild body shot.
Eaton throws a lazy right hand but NKone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eaton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

NKone has managed to clinch.
NKone looking to stall.
NKone tries to stall but Eaton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Eaton working aggressively here.
Eaton lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
NKone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NKone stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ole NKone.
Eaton slips a straight right by NKone.
Eaton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by NKone.
NKone throws a shot from downtown. Eaton moves away and avoids it.
NKone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eaton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eaton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on NKone. That did some damage!
NKone misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eaton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Eaton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eaton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Eaton slips a jab from NKone.
Eaton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
NKone slips under a jab from Eaton.
Eaton sets himself, and NKone steps forward looking for the clinch! Eaton avoids it this time.
Eaton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from NKone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ashton Eaton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Eaton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Eaton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but NKone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
NKone cracks Eaton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
NKone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and NKone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eaton looks to land a left hand but NKone moved out of range nicely.
Eaton slips a jab from NKone.
Eaton appears to be looking for a big counter.
NKone moves out of range of the strikes.
NKone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eaton.
Eaton is looking to counter punch.
Ashton Eaton is winning the standup battle so far.
NKone just misses with a punch to the body.
NKone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eaton on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Eaton.
NKone is still on wobbly legs! Can Eaton finish him?
Eaton lands a leg kick that knocks NKone off balance momentarily.
NKone seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eaton throws a right and a left that NKone avoids nicely.
Eaton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ashton Eaton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice jab there from NKone.
Eaton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Eaton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that NKone can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
NKone tries to clinch but Eaton moves out of range.
NKone jabs Eaton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
NKone throws a lazy right hand but Eaton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

NKone forces Eaton back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from NKone fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
NKone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eaton's elbow.
NKone blocking some punches.
Eaton tries to throw a body punch but NKone avoids it by throwing Eaton back against the cage.

Eaton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
NKone throws a hook to the side of Eaton's head but Eaton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
NKone misses with a body shot.
Eaton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Eaton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
NKone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eaton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
NKone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eaton scores with a jab.
Eaton misses with a takedown attempt - NKone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
NKone tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Eaton scores with a four punch combination!
NKone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eaton.
NKone misses with a body shot.
NKone takes a swing at Eaton's ribcage but misses.
NKone misses with an uppercut
and Eaton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
NKone lands with a nice body punch.
Eaton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as NKone throws out the jab.
Eaton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent NKone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from NKone misses.
NKone lands with an overhand left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NKone tries to clinch up.
NKone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
NKone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eaton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eaton misses with a two punch combination.
NKone scores with a sloppy right hand. Eaton should have avoided that one.
NKone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Eaton counters with a leg kick.

Eaton drives through with a takedown into NKone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Eaton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. NKone swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Eaton got a little sloppy there for a moment and NKone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eaton has managed to get both his arms back between NKone's legs - danger averted.
Eaton stopping the sweep attempt from NKone.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eaton trying to control but NKone is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eaton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Eaton wants to pass the guard but NKone is keeping the position.
Eaton trying to control the position from guard on top but NKone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eaton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from NKone.
Eaton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and NKone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ashton Eaton dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

NKone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
NKone connects with a body shot that sends Eaton's belly button to the back.
NKone throws a hook but Eaton avoids it easily.
NKone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
NKone misses with a hook
and Eaton counters with a left to the body.
Eaton throws the kick towards the body but NKone avoids it.
NKone throws a body punch but Eaton moves out of range.
Eaton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
NKone misses the jab.
NKone looks to throw the jab but Eaton is out of range.
Eaton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
NKone wants to counter with a clinch but Eaton pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from NKone. No joy for Eaton on that attempt.
Eaton misses with an uppercut.
NKone throws a jab but it's blocked by Eaton.
NKone lands a body shot.
Eaton misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eaton lands a body shot.
NKone swings for the body but Eaton moves out of range.
NKone throws a shot from downtown. Eaton moves away and avoids it.
Eaton lands with a shot to the body.
NKone lands an overhand right.
NKone cracks a nice hook into Eaton's ribs.
Eaton swats away the attempt to clinch by NKone.
NKone swings for the body but Eaton moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Eaton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Eaton connects with a looping right hand.

NKone moves into the clinch.
Eaton tries to work over NKone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as NKone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
NKone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Eaton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
NKone throws an overhand right that lands on Eaton's shoulder, as Eaton tries to avoid the shot.
Eaton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by NKone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eaton swinging wildly here.
Eaton ducks under a wild hook from NKone.
NKone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Eaton misses its intended target.
A shot to the body from NKone misses
and Eaton counters with an outside leg kick.
NKone misses with a body shot.
NKone just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from NKone. Eaton does a little dance to reset his feet.
NKone tries to clinch up.
Eaton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from NKone.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eaton throws a big shot that misses.
NKone missing with a left hand there. Eaton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eaton half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Eaton - that will leave a mark!
Eaton lands a leg kick that knocks NKone off balance momentarily.
Eaton misses the shot to the body.
Eaton misses with a wild body shot.
NKone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
NKone throws the left hand but Eaton avoids the punch easily.
NKone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eaton.
NKone scores with a body shot.
NKone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
NKone misses with a wild body shot.
Eaton tries to move into range but NKone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
NKone walks into a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NKone punishes Eaton's body with a nice straight punch.
Eaton defending well as NKone loads up on a big left hand.
NKone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eaton is looking for a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eaton lands an overhand right.
Eaton misses with a straight left.
NKone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ole NKone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
NKone misses with a straight left.
Eaton throwing a counter right hand but NKone manages to avoid it.

Eaton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for NKone!
NKone tries to improve position but can't.
NKone dodges the ground and pound from Eaton.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eaton is staying tight to NKone's torso, preventing him from escaping.

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 Ashton Eaton.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eaton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ashton Eaton!