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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boot Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Head has chosen New Divide as his entrance music. Albert Ashton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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183 cm
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195 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Albert Ashton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boot Head!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head dips to his left and cracks Ashton with an uppercut!
Ashton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ashton showed some decent athleticism there.
Ashton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Head is controlling Ashton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ashton is looking for a kimura but Head is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ashton to get the leverage.
Head is defending against the submission attempts here by Ashton.
Ashton is working for a submission of some sort.
Ashton is trying to work for a kimura but Head is defending well.
Head is defending against the submission attempts here by Ashton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head is trying to stand.
Ashton is trying to control. Head wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ashton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Head defends it well.
Ashton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Head defends it well.
Head makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ashton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ashton doesn't manage to clinch there - Head circles away.
Nice defenses there by Ashton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashton closes the distance and clinches up with Head, looking for a takedown. Ashton pushes Head against the cage but Head circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Head throws a hook but Ashton avoids it easily.
Ashton closes the distance and clinches up with Head, looking for a takedown. Ashton pushes Head against the cage but Head circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Head's corner calls for a 1-2. Head obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ashton tries to clinch but Head is having none of it.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Head throws a hook but Ashton blocks it.
Ashton takes one to the side of the head.
Ashton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Head struggling a bit here.
Ashton tries for a kimura but Head is defending well.
Ashton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Head is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head wants to control but Ashton postures up.
Head manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Head thows a huge punch but Ashton dodges it nicely.
Ashton actively working from the bottom here.
Ashton tries to get to full guard but Head has control of the leg.
Head seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ashton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Head's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Head's back!
Ashton is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Head preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ashton.
Ashton is breathing heavily.
Head manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ashton's guard. Nice work there by Head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head distracts Ashton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Head postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ashton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ashton wants to sweep but no luck.
Head connects with a couple of short punches.
Head must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Head makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ashton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ashton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Head is aware though and is defending well.
Head trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Head trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ashton's guard.
Ashton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boot Head will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Head fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ashton is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Ashton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ashton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ashton moves away.
Head changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Ashton is just out of range.
Head throws a jab but it's blocked by Ashton.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ashton is defended easily by Head.
Head connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Head misses the jab.
Head closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head scores with a hook to the body.
Head is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ashton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Head prevents it.
Ashton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Head gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ashton up against the cage.
Ashton has Head pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Head manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Head taking a breather.
Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Head thows a body shot but no joy.
Head takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown by Ashton or perhaps it was just good defense by Head which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Head looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ashton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ashton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Head misses with a hook. Ashton ducked under it nicely.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Head misses with a hook.
Ashton walks into a left hand.
Ashton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Head is fending him off so far but Ashton persists. Nope, Head circles away and we're back to standing.
Boot Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Ashton or perhaps it was just good defense by Head which made him look bad.
Head misses with an uppercut. Ashton saw that one coming.
Ashton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A good leg kick by Head.
Ashton drops his hands momentarily and Head takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Head attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ashton tries to clinch but Head is having none of it.
Head throws a sloppy head kick and Ashton moves out of range easily.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Head lands an overhand right.
Head thows a body shot but no joy.
Head connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ashton. Ashton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
Head connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ashton. Ashton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ashton ducks right into an uppercut from Head.
Boot Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ashton moves out of range of the strikes.
Head pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ashton avoids the body shot from Head.
Ashton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ashton tries for a takedown but Head sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Head scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ashton.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Ashton finds it's target.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boot Head showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ashton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Head looks to land a right hand but Ashton moved out of range.
Head fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ashton.
Ashton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Head circles away.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boot Head seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
Head stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Head wants it to stay on the feet.
Ashton fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashton defending well as Head loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ashton.
Head misses with an uppercut. Ashton saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Head.
Ashton gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ashton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Head defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Head keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Head tries to kick Ashton off but Ashton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ashton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Head defends it well.
Head is defending against the submission attempts here by Ashton.
Ashton stops Head from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ashton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ashton misses with a head shot. Head uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ashton is looking to work some ground and pound but Head has wrist control.
Head kicks Ashton off and gets to his feet.
Head scores with a jab.
Ashton shoots in for a double leg but Head sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ashton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ashton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Head.
Albert Ashton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Head is fending him off so far but Ashton persists. Nope, Head circles away and we're back to standing.
Ashton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Head scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Head closes the distance and clinches.
Ashton is trying to drag Head to the mat but Head just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ashton tries to score a body lock takedown but Head shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Head digs a right hand into Ashton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ashton's gas tank.
Head breaks from the clinch.
Ashton clinches but Head breaks the clinch
and Head counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Head throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashton clinches up against the cage.
Head lands a hook that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.
Head digs a right hand underneath Ashton's ribcage. Ashton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Head lands a nice knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Head.
Boot Head is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Head rushes Ashton and presses him up against the cage.
Head digs a right hand into Ashton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ashton's gas tank.
Head manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head lands a body punch.
Head is stalling here.
Head lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Head digs a right hand into Ashton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ashton's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head slows down the pace here.
Head lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boot Head comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Head 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boot Head!
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energy
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