PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Judge (ranked 1038 p4p, 1036 weight class) and Dave Ashbourne Jr (ranked 55 p4p, 54 weight class). Judge comes to the ring accompanied by The Game- Disturbed. Ashbourne Jr has chosen Vertical Horizon - You're A God as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Judge
vs
Ashbourne Jr

167 cm
26
146
4 - 2 - 0

170 cm
26
139
11 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Groove Gear
FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR

Voodoo Nutrition
Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Judge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Ashbourne Jr!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judge fails with the takedown.

Ashbourne Jr clinches up against the ropes.
Ashbourne Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Judges head.
Judge blocks an uppercut.

Ashbourne Jr manages to break the clinch.
Ashbourne Jr leaves Judge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Judge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ashbourne Jr but Ashbourne Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashbourne Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Judge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ashbourne Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judge.

Ashbourne Jr instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Judge tries to score a body lock takedown but Ashbourne Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Judge tries to score a body lock takedown but Ashbourne Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Judge tries to score a body lock takedown but Ashbourne Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr pushes Judge back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Judge has Ashbourne Jr pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ashbourne Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ashbourne Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Ashbourne Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Judge with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Ashbourne Jr counter with a right hand.
Ashbourne Jr throws a lazy right hand but Judge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Judge shoots in for a double leg but Ashbourne Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Judge.
Judge is breathing heavily.
Ashbourne Jr works the jab nicely.
Ashbourne Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Judge moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Judge is defended easily by Ashbourne Jr.
No luck for Judge with that takedown attempt.
Ashbourne Jr connects with a body shot that sends Judge's belly button to the back.
Ashbourne Jr with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashbourne Jr throws a push kick but Judge slaps the foot to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Ashbourne Jr as Judge shoots in.
Ashbourne Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Judge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ashbourne Jr as he avoids it easily.
Ashbourne Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Ashbourne Jr has Judge up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ashbourne Jr lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ashbourne Jr prevents it.
Judge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Ashbourne Jr.
Judge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Judge tries to work over Ashbourne Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Judge is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Ashbourne Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ashbourne Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ashbourne Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ashbourne Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Ashbourne Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Judge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ashbourne Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Judge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ashbourne Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ricky Judge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ashbourne Jr clinches up against the ropes.
Judge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ashbourne Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashbourne Jr throws a series of strikes that have Judge backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Judge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ashbourne Jr pinned against the ropes. Ashbourne Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ashbourne Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Judge blocks a low kick nicely.
Dave Ashbourne Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Judge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ashbourne Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Ashbourne Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Judge prevents Ashbourne Jr from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Ashbourne Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Horrible takedown attempt by Judge or perhaps it was just good defense by Ashbourne Jr, which made it look bad.
Ashbourne Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Judge.
Judge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ashbourne Jr swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Judge defending well as Ashbourne Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Judge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Judge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ashbourne Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Judge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ashbourne Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Judge's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ashbourne Jr.
Judge defending well as Ashbourne Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Judge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashbourne Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Judge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ashbourne Jr circles away.
Ashbourne Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Judge walks into a left hand.

Ashbourne Jr pushes Judge up against the ropes in a clinch.

Ashbourne Jr breaks from the clinch.
Judge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Ashbourne Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Judge slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ashbourne Jr. That's going to slow Judge down.

Ashbourne Jr rushes Judge and presses him up against the ropes.
Ashbourne Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Judge tries to score a body lock takedown but Ashbourne Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ashbourne Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judge wants to take the fight to the mat but Ashbourne Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Judge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ashbourne Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Judge 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Judge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ashbourne Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Judge scrambles back to his feet.
Ashbourne Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Judge's shoulder, as Judge tries to avoid the shot.
Judge half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Ashbourne Jr there.
Judge moves away from the strike by Ashbourne Jr.
Judge swings widly with a right hand
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Judge fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashbourne Jr lands with a cross.
Judge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ashbourne Jr is fending him off so far but Judge persists. Nope, Ashbourne Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Ashbourne Jr cracks Judge with a good jab.
Judge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Judge blocks the low kick.
Ashbourne Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ashbourne Jr connects with a jab.
Judge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ashbourne Jr is fending him off so far but Judge persists. Nope, Ashbourne Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Ashbourne Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Judge moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Judge is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashbourne Jr tests Judge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Judge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Judge closes the distance and clinches up with Ashbourne Jr, looking for a takedown. Judge pushes Ashbourne Jr against the ropes but Ashbourne Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ashbourne Jr thuds a left hand into Judge's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Judge leaves his chin hanging out and Ashbourne Jr seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Judge crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Ashbourne Jr!
A less than humble Dave Ashbourne Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.