PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Ashworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rony Canvas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Ashworth
vs
Canvas

182 cm
20
182 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

182 cm
18
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pete Ashworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rony Canvas!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Canvas rushes Ashworth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Canvas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ashworth wants a takedown.

Ashworth breaks from the clinch.

Ashworth feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Canvas pulls Ashworth in close to prevent any damage.
Canvas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ashworth is controlling him.
Canvas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ashworth is one step ahead there.
Ashworth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ashworth passes Canvas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Canvas trying to hold on to Ashworth's head to control him but Ashworth postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashworth is looking to advance position but Canvas won't allow it.
Canvas manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashworth wants to control from the top but Canvas keeps moving.
Canvas trying to control the position.
Ashworth with a nice head shot there.
Ashworth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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.
Ashworth advances position into side control!
Canvas wants to control but Ashworth postures up.
Canvas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ashworth working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canvas tries to buck Ashworth off but Ashworth is having none of it.
Ashworth blocks the strikes from Canvas.
Canvas tries to improve position but can't.
Ashworth working the body and head with strikes.
Ashworth lands a nice forearm strike.
Ashworth scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Canvas to see if he's OK.
Canvas taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ashworth is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canvas is trying to control Ashworth's posture but Ashworth avoids it.

Ashworth stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ashworth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Ashworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canvas shoots in for a double leg but Ashworth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Canvas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Canvas fails to land the takedown.
Canvas fails with the takedown.

Ashworth moves into the clinch successfully.
Canvas can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashworth effectively controlling the action here.
Ashworth tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Canvas smiles and moves away.
Canvas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Canvas has his takedown stuffed

and Ashworth counters with a shoot takedown. Canvas fights it but they end up in guard.
Canvas is trying to keep Ashworth in close.
Canvas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ashworth is controlling him.
Canvas working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Ashworth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Canvas doesn't manage to clinch there - Ashworth circles away.
Canvas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ashworth is fending him off so far but Canvas persists. Nope, Ashworth circles away and we're back to standing.
Canvas feints and then cracks Ashworth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ashworth down.
Canvas tries to clinch but Ashworth moves out of range.
Ashworth keeps the fight on the outside.

Ashworth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Canvas to the mat! Canvas manages to get full guard.
Ashworth wants to control from the top but Canvas keeps moving.
Canvas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Canvas looking for a guillotine here but Ashworth defends easily.

Canvas is working an open guard so Ashworth takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Ashworth. No joy for Canvas on that attempt.
Canvas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ashworth counters with a series of strikes. Canvas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pete Ashworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rony Canvas.
Canvas misses with a takedown attempt - Ashworth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Canvas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ashworth missing with a left hand there. Canvas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Canvas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Canvas shoots in for a takedown but Ashworth shows good takedown defense.

Ashworth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Canvas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ashworth has him pressed against the cage.

Canvas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Canvas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canvas trying to keep a closed guard but Ashworth is proving a slippery customer.
Ashworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ashworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Canvas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canvas trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Canvas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Canvas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Canvas with a poor takedown

and Ashworth decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Canvas's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canvas is keeping the position for now.
Canvas has Ashworth pulled in close to control his posture.
Ashworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Canvas is retaining full guard.
Canvas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Canvas has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ashworth has passed into side control.

Ashworth is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Canvas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ashworth creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ashworth working the ground and pound.
Canvas wants to control but Ashworth postures up.
Ashworth tries to advance to mount but can't.
Canvas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ashworth tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Canvas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Ashworth dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ashworth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Canvas tries to avoid it but Ashworth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Canvas to the ground. Canvas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ashworth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Canvas stuffs the takedown attempt from Ashworth. Ashworth gets slowly back to his feet.
Canvas fails with the takedown.
Canvas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ashworth swivels and escapes.
Canvas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ashworth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ashworth throws a head kick but Canvas moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canvas lands with a nice combination. Ashworth backs away looking to recover.

Canvas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ashworth wants to control but Canvas postures up.
Ashworth is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Canvas has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashworth is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Canvas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ashworth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Canvas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Canvas's back!
Canvas trying to control the hands but Ashworth won't let him.
Canvas has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Ashworth trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Canvas tries to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Canvas breaks Ashworth's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Canvas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Canvas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ashworth looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Canvas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ashworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canvas looking to sit in guard and control but Ashworth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ashworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Canvas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canvas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ashworth landing with the ground and pound.

Ashworth gets to his feet - Canvas follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Canvas thows a body shot but no joy.
Canvas fails with the takedown

and Ashworth decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Canvas's guard.
Pete Ashworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rony Canvas.
Canvas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Canvas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Canvas keeping full guard, as Ashworth tries to pass.
Ashworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Canvas working a defensive guard here.
Canvas striking off his back but it's not causing Ashworth any problems.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Ashworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ashworth 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Ashworth!