PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Danaher (ranked 3985 p4p, 5484 weight class) and Chadwick Forever (ranked 494 p4p, 563 weight class). Ethan Danaher has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Danaher
vs
Forever

190 cm
20
225
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
204
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Danaher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chadwick Forever!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forever tries a low kick but Danaher avoids it.
Forever lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Forever. No joy for Danaher on that attempt.
Danaher goes for a double leg but Forever avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Forever continues to drive forward.

Forever turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Forever trying to control the action but Danaher is working from the bottom.
Danaher is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Forever's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Danaher actively working from the bottom here.
Danaher trying to hold on to Forever's head to control him but Forever postures up.

Danaher looking for submissions off his back.
Forever wants to control but Danaher is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Forever is working for a submission of some sort.

Danaher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Forever pulls his head out easily.

Danaher looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Forever pushes past his half guard into mount!
We've been hearing good reports from Danaher's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Danaher wants to hold on but Forever pushes him away.
Danaher is in all sorts of trouble here.
Danaher is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forever is looking to work his way around to Danaher's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Forever controlling the position easily from mount.
Forever pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Forever is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Forever trying to control but Danaher is having none of it.

Forever looking for a guillotine from mount but Danaher is having none of it.
Danaher is desperately trying to improve his position but Forever has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danaher prevents Forever from taking his back.
Forever tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Danaher working to try and regain half guard.
Forever avoids the attempt from Danaher to control.

Danaher defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Forever.
Danaher is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danaher wants to hold on but Forever pushes him away.

Forever is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Danaher can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Danaher is desperately trying to improve his position but Forever has a good base and remains in mount.
Danaher manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Forever trying to control the action but Danaher is working from the bottom.
Forever works his way into full mount!
Danaher is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Forever trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chadwick Forever dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Forever lands a high kick!
Forever tries to clinch but Danaher moves out of range.
Forever pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danaher throws a big counter combination but Forever scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Forever clinches.
Danaher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Forever gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Danaher blocks a body shot from Forever.
Forever tries to work over Danaher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danaher wants a takedown but no success here.
Danaher has Forever pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Forever manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Danaher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forever misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Forever has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Forever prevents the takedown attempt.
Danaher is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danaher blocks a body shot from Forever.
Forever is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Forever with a knee to the head.
Forever digs a right hand into Danaher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Danaher's gas tank.
Forever scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Forever landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danaher is working for takedown but Forever is calmly controlling the position for now.
Forever landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Danaher wants to take the fight to the mat but Forever manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Forever landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Forever with a knee to the head.

It looks like Ethan Danaher has been cut.
Forever with a knee to the head.
Forever doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Forever connects with a knee to the head.
Forever doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danaher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Forever fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Forever.
Forever connects with a solid leg kick.
Forever tries to clinch but Danaher moves out of range.
Forever doesn't manage to clinch there - Danaher circles away.
Forever keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Forever closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forever crunches a lovely knee into Danaher's ribcage.
Forever putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Danaher in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Forever with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Forever crunches a lovely knee into Danaher's ribcage.
Forever struggles to land a body shot inside as Danaher controls his hands.
Danaher takes a knee to the side of the body.
Forever is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chadwick Forever seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Forever misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Forever prevents a takedown attempt there.
Forever landing knees to the head.
Forever landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Forever landing knees to the head.
Danaher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Forever avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Forever goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danaher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Forever pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Forever connects with a nasty looking knee right to Danaher's face.
Danaher blocks a body shot from Forever.

Forever turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danaher is looking for a sweep.
Forever trying to control the action but Danaher is working from the bottom.

Forever thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chadwick Forever has got the better of the ground game so far.
Danaher is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Forever's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Forever moves nicely into side control.
Forever trying to control the position but Danaher is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danaher regains half guard.

Danaher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Forever pulls his head out easily.

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

Danaher actively working from the bottom here.

Forever is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Danaher doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Forever.
Forever is looking to stall here but Danaher recovers full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chadwick Forever showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ethan Danaher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Danaher fails with the takedown.
Forever throws a nice looking combination but Danaher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danaher shoots in looking for a takedown but Forever manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Danaher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Forever moves in looking to clinch but Danaher pushes him off.
Forever lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Danaher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Forever sprawls well. Forever wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Danaher gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Danaher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forever scores with a head kick. Danaher tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danaher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Forever as he avoids it easily.
Forever scores with a jab to the jaw.
Forever throws a head kick that misses.
Chadwick Forever seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danaher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Forever closes the distance and pushes Danaher back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Forever gets underhooks to prevent Danaher's takedown attempt.
Forever misses with a knee to the head.
Forever is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Forever using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Danaher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Forever avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Danaher is fighting off a takedown attempt but Forever is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Danaher to the mat. Danaher regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Forever trying to control but Danaher is working from the bottom.
Danaher can't keep his opponent in guard - Forever advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Forever is looking to stall in half guard but Danaher is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Forever taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ethan Danaher!
During a confident post fight interview, Ethan Danaher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.