PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Forest Ashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Akdukadwengo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Ashley
vs
Akdukadwengo

220 cm
24
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Forest Ashley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Akdukadwengo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akdukadwengo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akdukadwengo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ashley wants to clinch but Akdukadwengo slips to the side
and Akdukadwengo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ashley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akdukadwengo.
Ashley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akdukadwengo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ashley attempts a counter takedown but Akdukadwengo avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Akdukadwengo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ashley doesn't seem phased though.
George Akdukadwengo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akdukadwengo swinging wildly here.
Ashley thinks about countering with a body kick.
Akdukadwengo misses with the combination.
Akdukadwengo throws a right hand that Ashley ducks under and follows up with a left that Ashley also avoids with ease.
Akdukadwengo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ashley's hands.
Some wild striking there from Akdukadwengo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akdukadwengo falls off balance throwing a combination

and Ashley counters by moving into the clinch.
Ashley slowing the pace effectively.
Ashley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Akdukadwengo is defending well.
Akdukadwengo is trying to push Ashley away but Ashley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Ashley breaks the clinch.
Ashley is looking to clinch but Akdukadwengo is avoiding it.
Ashley slips a jab and a cross from Akdukadwengo.
Ashley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Akdukadwengo throws a nice looking combination but Ashley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akdukadwengo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akdukadwengo misses with a combination

and Ashley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Akdukadwengo wants to get back to his feet but Ashley passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Akdukadwengo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ashley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ashley connects with a nice short shot to Akdukadwengo's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akdukadwengo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ashley.
Ashley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ashley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ashley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ashley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Ashley is trying to work for a kimura but Akdukadwengo is defending well.
Akdukadwengo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Akdukadwengo defending well though.
Ashley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ashley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ashley thows a huge punch but Akdukadwengo dodges it nicely.
Ashley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ashley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ashley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ashley winds up and cracks Akdukadwengo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Akdukadwengo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ashley.
Ashley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ashley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ground and pound from Ashley.
Akdukadwengo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ashley.
Akdukadwengo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ashley.
Ashley lands a couple of digs.
Akdukadwengo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but George Akdukadwengo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Akdukadwengo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akdukadwengo misses with a few strikes there.
Ashley throws a big counter combination but Akdukadwengo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Akdukadwengo throws a series of punches but Ashley moves out of range.
Ashley is looking to clinch but Akdukadwengo is avoiding it.
Akdukadwengo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ashley counters with a body kick.
George Akdukadwengo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akdukadwengo throws a series of punches but Ashley avoids them all with ease.
Ashley avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akdukadwengo misses with a double jab
and Ashley counters with a right hand to the body.
Akdukadwengo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ashley counters with a body kick that stops Akdukadwengo in his tracks momentarily.
Akdukadwengo is breathing heavily.
Akdukadwengo misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akdukadwengo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ashley counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Ashley instigates a clinch.
Akdukadwengo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Akdukadwengo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akdukadwengo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ashley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akdukadwengo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ashley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Akdukadwengo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ashley tries to clinch up but Akdukadwengo circles away and keeps his distance.
Akdukadwengo throws a counter combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashley is looking to clinch but Akdukadwengo is avoiding it.
Akdukadwengo unleashes a big counter combination but Ashley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've been informed that Akdukadwengo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A punch combination from Akdukadwengo misses.
Akdukadwengo misses with a two punch combination.
Akdukadwengo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Ashley misses its target.
Ashley dodges the punch combination from Akdukadwengo.
Akdukadwengo misses with a double jab.
Ashley tries to counter by clinching up but Akdukadwengo breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ashley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ashley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akdukadwengo.

Ashley takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashley looking for a takedown.
Akdukadwengo has had enough of the clinch but Ashley keeps him there for the moment.
Akdukadwengo tries to circle away but Ashley has him pinned against the cage.
Akdukadwengo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Akdukadwengo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Akdukadwengo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ashley slowing the pace effectively.
Ashley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Akdukadwengo is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Forest Ashley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akdukadwengo wants to get back to striking at distance but Ashley won't allow it.
Akdukadwengo wants to get back to striking at distance but Ashley won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ashley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Akdukadwengo prevents it.

Ashley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Akdukadwengo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ashley slips a jab and a cross from Akdukadwengo.
Ashley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akdukadwengo.
Ashley tries to counter by clinching up but Akdukadwengo breaks away and moves out of range.
Akdukadwengo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Akdukadwengo.
Ashley tries to counter with a takedown but Akdukadwengo is quick to defend against it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akdukadwengo!
Akdukadwengo throws a series of punches but Ashley moves out of range.
Ashley avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Akdukadwengo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ashley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akdukadwengo.
As Akdukadwengo tries to get set, Ashley tries to push him back and clinch up but Akdukadwengo manages to avoid the attempt.
Akdukadwengo throws a right and a left that Ashley avoids nicely.
It looked like Ashley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Akdukadwengo.
Akdukadwengo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ashley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akdukadwengo looks to land a combination but Ashley avoids it well.
Akdukadwengo misses with a two punch combination.

Ashley clinches.

Ashley manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akdukadwengo fails to land with a series of punches.
Akdukadwengo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ashley tries to clinch up but Akdukadwengo circles away and keeps his distance.
Akdukadwengo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Akdukadwengo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ashley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ashley misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Akdukadwengo.
Ashley ducks under a wild hook from Akdukadwengo.
Akdukadwengo misses with a double jab
and Ashley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ashley tries to close the distance and clinch but Akdukadwengo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akdukadwengo misses with a looping right.
Ashley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Akdukadwengo manages to circle out of the way.
Akdukadwengo tries to bum rush Ashley with a series of wild strikes but Ashley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ashley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Akdukadwengo.
Ashley tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Akdukadwengo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akdukadwengo throws a series of punches but Ashley moves out of range.
Ashley tries to clinch up but Akdukadwengo circles away and keeps his distance.
Akdukadwengo throws a nice looking combination but Ashley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashley tries to clinch up.
George Akdukadwengo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Akdukadwengo does no damage.
Ashley tries to clinch but Akdukadwengo is having none of it.
Ashley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A combination from Akdukadwengo does no damage.
Ashley tries to clinch up.
Ashley connects with a high kick.
Akdukadwengo swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akdukadwengo.
Akdukadwengo misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akdukadwengo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Akdukadwengo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ashley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akdukadwengo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akdukadwengo fails to land with a series of punches.
Akdukadwengo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ashley tries to clinch but Akdukadwengo moves out of range.
Ashley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Ashley rushes Akdukadwengo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Ashley jumps guard and drags Akdukadwengo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ashley wants to sweep but no luck.
Ashley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akdukadwengo manages to get himself to full guard.

Ashley throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ashley throws a big elbow that misses.
Ashley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ashley throwing strikes from guard but Akdukadwengo blocks nicely.
Ashley postures up in Akdukadwengo's guard and throws a big left but Akdukadwengo blocks it.
Ashley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ashley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Akdukadwengo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Akdukadwengo 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Akdukadwengo!
George Akdukadwengo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.