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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Eberhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atlas MacDowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eberhart comes to the cage accompanied by South Side. MacDowell has chosen Face The Pain as his entrance music. 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.
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155 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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171 cm
24
156 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Eberhart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atlas MacDowell!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDowell tries to sprawl but Eberhart drives through with a takedown into half guard.
MacDowell is looking to improve his position.
MacDowell trying to control but Eberhart postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eberhart is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Eberhart is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacDowell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eberhart is working away from the top position though.
Eberhart tries to stand and escape but MacDowell is controlling the position.
Eberhart is keen to just control but MacDowell is a slippery customer.
Eberhart wants to free his trapped foot but MacDowell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhart is trying to control. MacDowell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Andrew Eberhart just wasn't active enough.
MacDowell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eberhart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacDowell drives through and clinches with Eberhart against the cage.
Eberhart prevents a body shot from MacDowell.
Eberhart is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacDowell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eberhart wants a takedown but no success here.
MacDowell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Eberhart blocks an elbow strike from MacDowell.
MacDowell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eberhart avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell lands a knee to the head.
MacDowell can't find room to land a body shot as Eberhart controls the action.
MacDowell struggles to land a body shot inside as Eberhart controls his hands.
Eberhart is working for takedown but MacDowell is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Eberhart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eberhart wants to break free but MacDowell has control.
Eberhart changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MacDowell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
MacDowell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacDowell throws a head kick but Eberhart moves out of range.
A cross from MacDowell lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eberhart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MacDowell misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from MacDowell.
MacDowell misses with the combination.
Eberhart tries to sprawl but MacDowell drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eberhart is looking to control MacDowell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eberhart avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eberhart looking for submissions off his back.
MacDowell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Eberhart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MacDowell working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacDowell is looking to take a break and control but Eberhart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eberhart wants to improve his position but MacDowell is controlling well.
MacDowell controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atlas MacDowell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
MacDowell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacDowell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from MacDowell.
MacDowell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eberhart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacDowell rushes Eberhart and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Eberhart drops down looking for an ankle pick but MacDowell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eberhart swings for the body but MacDowell moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from MacDowell.
A head kick misses from MacDowell.
Eberhart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacDowell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
MacDowell tries a head kick but it misses.
MacDowell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacDowell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacDowell fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell throws a hook to the side of Eberhart's head but Eberhart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacDowell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MacDowell tries to throw a body punch but Eberhart avoids it by throwing MacDowell back against the cage.
MacDowell scores with a shot to the side of Eberhart's head.
MacDowell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Eberhart avoiding damage as MacDowell throws knees to the body.
Eberhart is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MacDowell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
MacDowell can't find room to land a body shot as Eberhart controls the action.
MacDowell misses with a knee strike.
MacDowell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, MacDowell scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell slows down the pace here.
MacDowell lands an elbow inside.
Eberhart has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by MacDowell after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Eberhart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacDowell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
MacDowell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacDowell lands an uppercut.
Eberhart is working for takedown but MacDowell is calmly controlling the position for now.
MacDowell looking to throw knees to the head but Eberhart is blocking nicely.
MacDowell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Andrew Eberhart has been cut.
Eberhart avoiding damage as MacDowell throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from MacDowell fails to land.
MacDowell misses with a knee to the head.
MacDowell's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Eberhart blocks the elbow strike.
MacDowell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eberhart is defending well for now.
Eberhart drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacDowell tries to stall but Eberhart uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacDowell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eberhart backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atlas MacDowell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrew Eberhart's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
MacDowell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eberhart, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from MacDowell.
MacDowell can't find room to land a body shot as Eberhart controls the action.
Eberhart blocks a body shot from MacDowell.
Eberhart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but MacDowell is defending well.
MacDowell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacDowell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacDowell misses with a knee strike.
Eberhart is looking to take this one to the mat.
MacDowell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
MacDowell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Eberhart goes for a takedown in the clinch but MacDowell prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Eberhart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhart is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knees to the body from MacDowell.
MacDowell throws an elbow that misses.
A short body shot lands from MacDowell as the two fighters clinch.
MacDowell misses with a punch on the inside.
MacDowell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
MacDowell lands a knee to the body.
MacDowell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eberhart's elbow.
Eberhart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacDowell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MacDowell obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacDowell lands a right hand.
Atlas MacDowell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacDowell lands with a light punch inside.
MacDowell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eberhart blocks it with crossed arms.
MacDowell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Eberhart is working for takedown but MacDowell is calmly controlling the position for now.
MacDowell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
MacDowell scores with a knee to the head.
MacDowell misses with some punches.
Eberhart tries for a takedown. No joy.
Eberhart goes for a takedown in the clinch but MacDowell prevents it.
MacDowell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Eberhart lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell stops a takedown attempt from Eberhart.
Eberhart avoids the elbow strike from MacDowell, against the cage.
MacDowell looking to throw knees to the head but Eberhart is blocking nicely.
MacDowell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Eberhart is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacDowell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andrew Eberhart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacDowell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Eberhart in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Eberhart prevents a body shot from MacDowell.
MacDowell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacDowell connects with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MacDowell.
MacDowell lands with a left to the head.
Atlas MacDowell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eberhart is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacDowell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eberhart wants to take the fight to the mat but MacDowell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
MacDowell digs a right hand into Eberhart's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eberhart's gas tank.
MacDowell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eberhart backwards.
Eberhart is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MacDowell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eberhart avoiding damage as MacDowell throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacDowell.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atlas MacDowell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got MacDowell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atlas MacDowell!
Atlas MacDowell managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc, into his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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