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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cory Ashby (ranked 3078 p4p, 25694 weight class) and Trae Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen King Von as his entrance music. Trae Jones has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cory Ashby's chin.
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2 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Cory Ashby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trae Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashby tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Ashby didn't expect that.
Ashby has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jones is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ashby.
Ashby is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashby throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Ashby 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.
Jones working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashby is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones decides to stand back up. Jones steps back and let's Ashby get back to his feet.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Ashby shoots in.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ashby takes the fight into the clinch.
Ashby tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ashby trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ashby into the cage.
Jones tries for a takedown but Ashby manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashby stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ashby throws an elbow but it misses.
Ashby stalling against the cage.
Ashby is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashby prevents the takedown attempt.
Cory Ashby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trae Jones.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones wants a takedown.
Ashby is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Ashby tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ashby is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ashby holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Ashby is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Ashby is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ashby working hard to break the clinch.
Ashby goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ashby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ashby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Ashby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ashby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ashby defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ashby lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ashby looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trae Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ashby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ashby shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ashby moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashby is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Jones is working for takedown but Ashby is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashby changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Ashby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashby has a takedown stuffed.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ashby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ashby fails with a takedown attempt.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Ashby pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No joy there for Ashby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ashby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones with the counter takedown but Ashby avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Ashby, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cory Ashby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ashby tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Ashby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ashby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones with the counter takedown but Ashby avoids it easily.
Ashby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ashby shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Ashby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Ashby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ashby shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ashby's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ashby fails to land the takedown.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ashby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ashby goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ashby prevents it.
Ashby stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Ashby stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones is trying to drag Ashby to the mat but Ashby just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trae Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ashby is looking to clinch.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ashby defends it well.
Ashby tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Ashby changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ashby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones is not content to let Ashby control the position.
Jones is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ashby is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashby taking a breather here.
Jones should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashby landing strikes.
Ashby is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ashby swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ashby's guard.
Ashby uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashby throws a big shot that misses.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Ashby pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Ashby pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ashby or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
Ashby is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Ashby shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Ashby's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ashby dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Ashby's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Ashby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashby closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Ashby pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashby tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Ashby shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ashby defends it well.
Ashby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ashby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ashby clinches.
Ashby wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Ashby is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ashby is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ashby misses with a punch on the inside.
Ashby has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Ashby manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ashby is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cory Ashby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ashby gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cory Ashby.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trae Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Trae Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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