PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Ash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ash
vs
Cabrera

178 cm
32
161 lbs
16 - 12 - 1

174 cm
25
154 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160 (80% laundry)

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 16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Adam Ash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cabrera slips under a jab.
Cabrera connects with a leg kick. Ash looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ash scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cabrera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cabrera throws a right hand that misses
and Ash counters with a straight right hand.
Cabrera throws a shot to the body.
Cabrera lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Adam Ash has been cut.
Cabrera tried to score with a low kick but Ash checks it.
Cabrera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ash at a distance.
Ash tries to work over Cabrera's front leg with a kick but Cabrera checks it.
Ash throws a half hearted mid kick.
A leg kick checked by Ash.
Ash is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cabrera.
Cabrera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrera blocks a jab.
No joy there for Ash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ash checks a leg kick nicely.
Cabrera throws a body punch but Ash moves out of range.
Ash appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cabrera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ash connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cabrera scrambles back to his feet.
Cabrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ash.
Ash throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Ash connects with a nice looking jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera throws a body punch but Ash moves out of range.
Cabrera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabrera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ash.
Ash cracks a nice hook into Cabrera's ribs.
Ash takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ash slips under a jab from Cabrera.
Cabrera avoids the head kick by Ash.
Cabrera is looking to slow Ash down with leg kicks.
Ash misses with a looping left.
Ash misses the shot to the body.
Ash goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A leg kick checked by Ash.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cabrera stuffs the takedown.
Cabrera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ash scores with a hook to the body. Cabrera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ash moves away.
Ash moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ash thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Ash is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cabrera.
Ash stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ash changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabrera throws a quick inside leg kick.

Ash looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cabrera!
Ash working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cabrera is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ash has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cabrera is not content to let Ash control the position.
Cabrera is trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ash taking a break here but Cabrera is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ash throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cabrera is looking to escape.
Ash landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cabrera wants to get back to his feet.
Ash wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is defending well.
Ash tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cabrera.
Ash thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cabrera is trying to stand.
Ash sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cabrera defending well though.
We've been hearing that Ash has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ash is keen to just control but Cabrera is a slippery customer.
Ash throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ash drops an elbow to the side of Cabrera's head.
Ground and pound from Ash.
Ash trying to control from half guard but Cabrera is working away.
Ash thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ash is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Cabrera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Ash dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Ash's cut.
That's time! Ash's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ash swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ash rather than just go for the knockout.
Ash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away.
Cabrera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ash fails with a takedown attempt.
Ash takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.
Ash throws an overhand right that lands on Cabrera's shoulder, as Cabrera tries to avoid the shot.
Cabrera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ash.
Ash uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabrera.
Ash appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ash misses with a series of wild punches.
Cabrera throws a low kick but Ash avoids it.
Ash misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera lands a right hook to the body.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Ash.
Ash throws an overhand right that lands on Cabrera's shoulder, as Cabrera tries to avoid the shot.
Cabrera moves forwards but Ash connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ash throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera slips a straight right by Ash.
Ash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cabrera can do to turn this around?
Ash dips to his left and cracks Cabrera with an uppercut!
Cabrera moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ash throws a right and a left that Cabrera avoids nicely.
Ash jabs at Cabrera's body.
Cabrera lands with an uppercut that bounces Ash off the cage and back into range.
Cabrera lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cabrera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cabrera scores with a nice head shot.
Ash fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Ash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ash wants to clinch.
Ash fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Cabrera tries to counter it with a takedown but Ash pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabrera. Ash does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabrera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera throws a low kick but Ash avoids it.
Ash avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
A jab from Cabrera finds it's way through Ash's defenses.
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Ash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrera slips under a jab from Ash.
Cabrera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cabrera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ash misses with a straight left.
Ash bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cabrera's head.
Ash ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ash moves out of range of the body kick from Cabrera.
Ash on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ash misses with an uppercut.
Ash defending well as Cabrera loads up on a big left hand.
Cabrera throws a leg kick that misses.
Ash tries a low kick but Cabrera avoids it.
Ash throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cabrera catches Ash with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ash misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ash is defended easily by Cabrera.
Cabrera changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cabrera pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cabrera lands a jab to Ash's midsection.

Ash has managed to clinch.

Ash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ash fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cabrera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cabrera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ash is out of range and Cabrera settles back down.
Cabrera scores with a nice right hand.
Ash moves forwards but Cabrera connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ash takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ash has managed to clinch.
Ash working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cabrera is leaning against Ash and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Ash manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Cabrera - just one landing.
Ash lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cabrera circles away quickly and effectively.
A good leg kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ash moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ash scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ash on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ash misses with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ash checks a leg kick.
Cabrera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ash wants to clinch up but Cabrera keeps it at a distance.
Cabrera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ash is able to avoid easily.
Cabrera lands a leg kick that knocks Ash off balance momentarily.
Ash throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Cabrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adam Ash's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cabrera tries a head kick but it misses.

Ash gets a clinch.
Ash throws an elbow that misses.
Ash misses with some punches.
Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ash's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cabrera tries to throw a body punch but Ash avoids it by throwing Cabrera back against the cage.
Ash missing with knees to the body.
Ash tries for a takedown but Cabrera manages to get underhooks.
Cabrera will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ash up against the cage.
Ash lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cabrera manages to break the clinch.
Cabrera throws a body punch but Ash moves out of range.
Cabrera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ash is able to avoid easily.
Cabrera misses with a series of wild punches.

Ash looking to score a takedown here. Cabrera is defending well but Ash drives through and ends up in Cabrera's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ash seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ash accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cabrera wants to stand but Ash is controlling the position.
Ash missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ash wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.
Ash won't allow Cabrera to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cabrera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ash works the jab nicely.
Ash ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ash on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cabrera. Cabrera obviously looking to wear him down.
Ash slips under a jab from Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a combination
and Ash cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ash looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Cabrera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ash throws an overhand right that lands on Cabrera's shoulder, as Cabrera tries to avoid the shot.

Ash rushes Cabrera and presses him up against the cage.
Cabrera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cabrera fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ash misses with some punches.
Ash working aggressively here.
Ash is trying to maintain a safe position but Cabrera gets an underhook and turns Ash into the cage.
Cabrera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cabrera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cabrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabrera misses with some punches.
Ash tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabrera's elbow.

Ash breaks the clinch.
Cabrera tries for a takedown but Ash sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ash tries to clinch but Cabrera is having none of it.
Cabrera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ash defends it well.
Ash throws a body shot but no joy.
Ash throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cabrera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Cabrera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ash doesn't seem phased though.
Ash takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ash closes the distance and clinches up with Cabrera, looking for a takedown. Ash pushes Cabrera against the cage but Cabrera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ash lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ash throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ash shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ash thows a huge punch but Cabrera dodges it nicely.
Cabrera is trying to stand back up but Ash is controlling him
Cabrera is refusing to be controlled, as Ash sits in half guard.
Ash lands strikes from half guard.
Ash missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ash prevents Cabrera from standing back up.

Ash is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cabrera is just riding it out for now. Ash eventually gives up the hold.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Ash showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ash has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Ash!
During a confident post fight interview, Adam Ash thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.