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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cory Ashby (ranked 5772 p4p, 4118 weight class) and Alex Burrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cory Ashby has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Cory Ashby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Burrows!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burrows fails to land the takedown.
Ashby blocks a head kick by Burrows.
Ashby tries to clinch there but Burrows circles away.
Burrows looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ashby darts in looking for a takedown but Burrows gets double underhooks and turns Ashby into the cage.
Burrows wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ashby.
Burrows displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ashby up against the cage.
Ashby fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashby working hard to break the clinch.
Ashby wants the takedown. Burrows is fighting it off but Ashby persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Burrows's guard against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows keeping moving, preventing Ashby from controlling successfully.
Burrows is looking for a triangle but Ashby pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashby trying to control the position from guard on top but Burrows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashby pushes down on Burrows's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ashby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burrows does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burrows is looking to improve his position.
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.
Burrows is controlling Ashby's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ashby wants to control but Burrows is keeping him busy.
Burrows really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ashby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ashby throwing shots but Burrows is blocking nicely.
Burrows is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burrows gets a clinch.
Ashby can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Ashby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Burrows is looking for a takedown.
Ashby wants to get back to striking at distance but Burrows won't allow it.
Burrows controlling the action here for a moment.
Ashby tries to pull guard but Burrows won't allow it.
Ashby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burrows throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ashby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burrows as he avoids it easily.
Burrows misses with a takedown attempt
and Ashby counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burrows slaps away a takedown attempt from Ashby, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ashby is breathing heavily.
Burrows tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ashby swivels and escapes.
Burrows gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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.
Burrows is trying to pull guard but Ashby has him pressed against the cage.
Ashby has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burrows avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ashby wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burrows wants to break free but Ashby has control.
Ashby fails to pull guard.
Burrows drags the fight down to the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burrows tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burrows throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ashby escapes and throws Burrows's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Burrows tries to bench press Ashby off him but Ashby keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Burrows will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ashby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ashby wants it to stay on the feet.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
Ashby has his takedown stuffed
and Burrows counters with a left to the body.
Ashby tries to clinch up.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ashby as he avoids it easily.
Nice body kick from Ashby.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Burrows enables Ashby to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Burrows manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Burrows is looking to stand back up but Ashby counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Burrows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Burrows can do anything to dispel that myth.
Burrows throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ashby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burrows has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ashby is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashby stands up and beckons Burrows to join him on the feet.
Burrows moves into the clinch successfully.
Burrows is trying to break the clinch but Ashby has him pressed against the cage.
Ashby misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burrows.
Burrows misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ashby.
Burrows breaks the clinch.
Burrows shoots for a takedown but Ashby saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cory Ashby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Burrows.
Ashby tries to close the distance and clinch but Burrows swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ashby lands a high kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burrows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Ashby as Burrows shoots in.
Ashby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burrows defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but Ashby shows good takedown defense.
Burrows displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ashby.
Ashby tries to close the distance and clinch but Burrows swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burrows let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Burrows closes the distance and clinches.
Burrows stalls.
Burrows gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ashby.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashby tries for a takedown. No joy.
Burrows is trying to push Ashby away but Ashby has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burrows gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ashby.
Ashby is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Burrows drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ashby avoiding damage as Burrows throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burrows prevents a takedown attempt there.
Burrows pulls guard.
Burrows managing to control the position.
Burrows wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ashby manages to pass to side control.
Burrows is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashby wants to pass to mount but Burrows is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Burrows will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Burrows tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ashby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burrows somewhat.
Burrows misses with a series of wild punches.
Ashby lands with a kick to the temple. Burrows shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Burrows drops his hands momentarily and Ashby takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ashby throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ashby pinned against the cage. Ashby gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ashby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burrows paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ashby.
Ashby fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but Ashby shows good takedown defense.
Ashby appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cory Ashby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Burrows.
Burrows takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burrows.
Burrows gets control of Ashby's arms and successfully pulls guard. Burrows will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ashby wants to stand but Burrows is controlling his posture from full guard.
Burrows is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashby stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ashby throws a head kick but Burrows moves out of range.
Cory Ashby is winning the standup battle so far.
Burrows dives in and grabs Ashby's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ashby pushes down on Burrows's head and hops out.
Burrows stuffs the takedown attempt from Ashby. Ashby gets slowly back to his feet.
Burrows tries for a takedown but Ashby sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ashby looks for a takedown but Burrows sprawls well.
Ashby fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ashby as he jumps to the side.
Ashby gets tackled into the cage by Burrows. Burrows maintains the clinch.
Ashby is trying to drag Burrows to the mat but Burrows just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burrows goes for a takedown attempt but Ashby pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Burrows drives through and clinches with Ashby against the cage.
Burrows tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ashby smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashby throws a head kick that misses.
Burrows tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ashby defends well and Burrows ends up having to push Ashby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ashby looks for a takedown but Burrows sprawls well.
Ashby defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burrows.
Ashby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burrows paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ashby misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burrows.
Ashby attempts a counter takedown but Burrows avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burrows drives through and clinches with Ashby against the cage.
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 Burrows 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cory Ashby!
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RATING
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