PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tricolor Paulista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Eberhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eberhart has chosen South Side as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Andrew Eberhart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Paulista
vs
Eberhart

181 cm
21
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

170 cm
26
155 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tricolor Paulista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Eberhart!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eberhart circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Paulista misses.
Eberhart swats away the attempt to clinch by Paulista.

Paulista clinches up with Eberhart and pushes him back against the cage.
Eberhart is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paulista pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paulista throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Paulista's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paulista is trying to push Eberhart away but Eberhart has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Paulista misses with a punch to the body.

Eberhart gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Eberhart is working for a submission of some sort.
Eberhart prevents Paulista from standing back up.
Paulista is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Eberhart wants to work for an arm triangle but Paulista is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Eberhart is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberhart blocks the strikes from Paulista.

Eberhart is working for a kimura but Paulista is defending it quite comfortably.

Eberhart is working for a submission of some sort.

Eberhart is working for a kimura but Paulista is defending it quite comfortably.

Eberhart looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulista tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulista throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Eberhart is working for a submission of some sort.

Eberhart is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paulista doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eberhart.

Eberhart is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Eberhart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Eberhart prevents Paulista from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eberhart blocks the strikes from Paulista.

Eberhart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paulista is just riding it out for now. Eberhart eventually gives up the hold.
Paulista misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Eberhart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Eberhart passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Paulista!
Paulista swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

Eberhart looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Paulista is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulista is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Eberhart looking for a guillotine from mount but Paulista is having none of it.
Paulista is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Eberhart looking to secure an arm triangle but Paulista defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Eberhart wants to finish this one by submission but Paulista is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Eberhart.
Paulista is trying to escape the mount.

Eberhart working for a guillotine from mount but Paulista is in no mood to give up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Eberhart looking to secure an arm triangle but Paulista defends it well.

Eberhart with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Eberhart dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Paulista wants to clinch.

Eberhart changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paulista looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Eberhart tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Eberhart thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Paulista is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Eberhart off and has taken his back!
Paulista lands punches and elbows.
Paulista is landing with strikes. Eberhart can't take much more of this.
Paulista is trying to stick to Eberhart's back but Eberhart is turning into Paulista. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Paulista's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Eberhart.

Eberhart is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Paulista throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eberhart is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Eberhart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paulista doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Eberhart is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Eberhart drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eberhart jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Eberhart is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Paulista will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulista trying to strike off his back.
Paulista not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Paulista has his foot on Eberhart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eberhart works his way back into a safe position though.

Eberhart is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Eberhart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paulista is looking to stand up but Eberhart isn't so interested in that idea.
Paulista throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Eberhart is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Eberhart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Eberhart drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eberhart jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Paulista working for a triangle but Eberhart defends it easily.
Paulista throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Eberhart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paulista will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Eberhart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paulista throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Eberhart preventing the sweep.

Eberhart is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Eberhart is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Paulista throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Eberhart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Paulista is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eberhart is aware though and is defending well.
Paulista striking off his back but it's not causing Eberhart any problems.

Eberhart drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eberhart jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Eberhart drops back looking for a leg! Paulista is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paulista manages to kick Eberhart off! Eberhart jumps back into Paulista's guard.

Eberhart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paulista tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Eberhart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Paulista wants to clinch.
Paulista tries to close the distance and clinch but Eberhart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paulista tries to close the distance and clinch but Eberhart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paulista lands with a good body shot.
Eberhart throws a series of punches but Paulista moves out of range.
A lazy left from Paulista finds it's target.
Paulista shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eberhart as he avoids it easily.
Paulista tries to clinch up.
Eberhart uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Paulista misses the shot to the body.
Paulista doesn't manage to clinch there - Eberhart circles away.
Eberhart slips a straight right by Paulista.
Eberhart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paulista is fending him off so far but Eberhart persists. Nope, Paulista circles away and we're back to standing.
Paulista tries to clinch there but Eberhart circles away.
Andrew Eberhart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paulista throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eberhart shoots in and gets a takedown into Paulista's guard.
Paulista tries to strike from the bottom.

Eberhart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paulista tries to strike from the bottom.

Paulista working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eberhart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eberhart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paulista looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eberhart is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Eberhart is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Eberhart drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Paulista dives on top into guard.

Eberhart has his foot on Paulista's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulista works his way back into a safe position though.
Andrew Eberhart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eberhart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andrew Eberhart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paulista tries to free his leg and advance position but Eberhart is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Eberhart has his foot on Paulista's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulista works his way back into a safe position though.
Paulista throws a big right hand that misses.

Eberhart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paulista trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paulista postures up in Eberhart's guard and throws a big left but Eberhart blocks it.

Eberhart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Eberhart has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Paulista should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Eberhart has tightened it up now! Paulista should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andrew Eberhart!