PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ashton Eaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen LeFleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eaton's entrance music is Eminem - Berzerk. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Eaton
vs
LeFleur

170 cm
34
161 lbs
25 - 13 - 0

174 cm
40
165 lbs
32 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 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 32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Allen LeFleur!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eaton tries to score a power double leg takedown but LeFleur sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eaton somewhat.
Allen LeFleur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Eaton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Eaton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LeFleur is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Eaton trying to control the action but LeFleur is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Eaton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Eaton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eaton swings around for an armbar but LeFleur sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Eaton's guard.
Eaton is pulling down on LeFleur's head. It's preventing any offense from LeFleur, at least for the moment.
LeFleur wants to get up but he can't break Eaton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Eaton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eaton trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Eaton throws his legs up looking for a submission but LeFleur uses it to pass to side control.
Eaton is trying to control LeFleur's posture but LeFleur avoids it.

LeFleur decides to stand back up. LeFleur steps back and let's Eaton get back to his feet.

LeFleur gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Eaton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
LeFleur wants to stand and escape but Eaton is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

LeFleur uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Eaton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eaton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LeFleur.
Eaton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
LeFleur cracks Eaton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Eaton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. LeFleur quickly recovers to half guard.

Eaton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Eaton is working for a kimura but LeFleur is defending it quite comfortably.

Eaton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, LeFleur has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eaton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Eaton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Eaton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
LeFleur is refusing to be controlled, as Eaton sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eaton prevents LeFleur from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Allen LeFleur will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

LeFleur throws a shot from downtown. Eaton moves away and avoids it.
Eaton shoots and misses
and LeFleur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice takedown defense from LeFleur. No joy for Eaton on that attempt.
LeFleur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eaton shoots in for a takedown but LeFleur shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashton Eaton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. LeFleur catches Eaton right on the button with a cross.
LeFleur defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Eaton.
LeFleur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for LeFleur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eaton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eaton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eaton shoots in and drives through. LeFleur sprawls well.
Ashton Eaton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeFleur lands a high kick!
Eaton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eaton is looking to counter punch.
Eaton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eaton shoots in for a takedown but LeFleur shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eaton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LeFleur tries to avoid it but Eaton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LeFleur to the ground. LeFleur escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LeFleur stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

LeFleur catches Eaton napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Eaton to the canvas!

Eaton is rocked!
Eaton is trying to keep LeFleur in close.
Oh Eaton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

LeFleur stands up and waves to Eaton to follow him.
Eaton shoots and misses
and LeFleur counters with a crisp right that sends Eaton to the canvas! LeFleur follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Allen LeFleur!
Allen LeFleur was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.