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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olympia Unchained (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashton Eaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unchained's entrance music is Whethan - Can't Hide (feat. Ashe). A fine choice. Eaton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eminem - Berzerk kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 cm
34
162 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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170 cm
32
161 lbs
24 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Olympia Unchained! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ashton Eaton! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Unchained is looking to score with low kicks. Unchained throws a sloppy head kick and Eaton moves out of range easily. Eaton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eaton shoots in looking for a takedown but Unchained manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eaton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Unchained loads up on a big right hand but Eaton slips the punch. Eaton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Eaton checks a leg kick. Eaton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Eaton seems to be working for a kimura but Unchained defends the submission attempt. Eaton prevents Unchained from standing back up.
Unchained tries to get to full guard but Eaton has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round. Unchained desperately trying to maintain half guard. Unchained is not content to let Eaton control the position. Eaton trying to pass the guard but Unchained defending well. Unchained trying to control but Eaton postures up.
Unchained is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Scotty's Yard that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Eaton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Unchained is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Unchained trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Eaton fails to move to back control. Eaton working away from the top, dropping strikes. Eaton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Eaton thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Eaton there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Unchained is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Eaton locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Unchained is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ashton Eaton!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
39% |
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