PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ashnault (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Ashnault
vs
King

180 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
175 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Tab Out Clothes

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Ashnault!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay King!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King shoots in for a takedown but Ashnault shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King with a poor takedown

and Ashnault counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for King!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ashnault controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
King is looking for a sweep.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Anthony Ashnault just wasn't active enough.
King with a poor takedown

and Ashnault counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Anthony Ashnault has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay King.
Ashnault trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ashnault gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ashnault showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashnault throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ashnault controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashnault wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashnault is working hard here to advance position.
Ashnault knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Anthony Ashnault.
King gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Ashnault to counter with a crisp jab.
King doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Ashnault counters with a single leg into guard. King didn't expect that.
Ashnault is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashnault scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashnault not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ashnault cracks King with a solid left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ashnault got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ashnault has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
Ashnault is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Ashnault dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

King shoots for a double leg takedown but Ashnault sprawls well. He's pushed King's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ashnault defends it nicely.
Jay King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King with a poor takedown

and Ashnault counters with a shoot takedown. King fights it but they end up in guard.
Anthony Ashnault has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay King.
Ashnault pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
Ashnault is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ashnault has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anthony Ashnault has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

King closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - King lands in his opponent's guard.
Ashnault looking to hit a scissor sweep but King is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashnault doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashnault is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
King being controlled here momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Anthony Ashnault just wasn't active enough.
Ashnault leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

King gets caught flat footed, as Ashnault shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Anthony Ashnault.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from King is defended easily by Ashnault.
Ashnault misses with a straight left.

Ashnault throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. King tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ashnault is in King's guard.

King is looking for a triangle but Ashnault pushes his legs off easily.
Ashnault showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ashnault stands and throws King's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Ashnault dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

King takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
King misses with a takedown attempt
and Ashnault cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

King closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - King lands in his opponent's guard.

King 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.
Ashnault trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashnault has control of King's left arm, preventing King from doing any damage.
Ashnault wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.

Anthony Ashnault has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
King with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ashnault counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from King is defended easily by Ashnault.
Anthony Ashnault has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay King.
Ashnault scores with a nice strike.

Ashnault closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashnault controlling the action here.

King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Ashnault is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Anthony Ashnault wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ashnault.

Ashnault closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
King is trying to escape the position but Ashnault is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ashnault scores with punches from side control.
Ashnault is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt King will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Anthony Ashnault overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Anthony Ashnault just wasn't active enough.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Ashnault, looking for a takedown. King pushes Ashnault against the cage but Ashnault circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King misses with a takedown

and Ashnault counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in King's guard now.
Jay King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Ashnault is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ashnault working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Ashnault showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ashnault has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Ashnault!