PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Howard Ashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Cash looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Ashley
vs
Cash

159 cm
19
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Howard Ashley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Cash!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cash throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ashley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cash is in Ashley's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cash stopping the sweep attempt from Ashley.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cash 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.
Cash being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashley wants to sweep here but Cash controlling him for the moment.
Ashley really is a fat lump.
Ashley seems keen to control Cash's posture.
Cash wants to pass the guard but Ashley is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Ashley is looking for a triangle but Cash pushes his legs off easily.
Ashley wants to sweep but no luck.
Ashley seems keen to control Cash's posture.
Cash stands and throws Ashley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ashley tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cash presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ashley tries to hold on but Cash postures up.
Ashley is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ashley is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashley is working hard here to advance position.

Cash stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Ashley checks a low kick from Cash.
Ashley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cash.
Ashley connects with an inside leg kick.

Cash shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cash was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ashley is looking to reverse the position.
Ashley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cash on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ashley keeps working.
Ashley is trying to get back to half guard.
Ashley tries to escape but Cash is in control.
Cash working away.
Ashley trying to control but Cash flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

Cash sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Ashley taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Cash!