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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ashtyn McFists (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenshin Asano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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179 cm
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180 lbs
2 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ashtyn McFists!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenshin Asano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McFists but McFists pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McFists shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Asano defends it nicely.
McFists could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Asano shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McFists napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McFists is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Asano off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFists is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Asano is defending well though. McFists let's go of the attempt for now.
McFists is looking to control Asano but Asano is wriggling around and keeping busy.
McFists lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Asano tries to escape but McFists has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Asano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Will McFists go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFists looking for the choke from the back.
Asano breaks McFists's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Asano drops back looking for a leg! McFists is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McFists manages to kick Asano off! Asano jumps back into McFists's guard.
McFists working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Asano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Asano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McFists is breathing heavily.
Asano passes McFists's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Asano lands a nice short elbow.
McFists wants to get back to full guard.
Asano working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFists is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Asano there.
Asano sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Asano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Asano stops McFists from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Asano lands a nice short elbow.
Asano working McFists over with strikes.
McFists trying to control here.
Well, if Asano is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFists tries to kick Asano off but Asano keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McFists trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Asano wants to work for an arm triangle but McFists is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McFists wants to control but Asano is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Asano looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McFists wants to control but Asano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McFists has hold of Asano's hands but Asano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McFists moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Asano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McFists swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McFists wants to sweep but no luck.
McFists is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Asano defends well.
McFists is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenshin Asano dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Asano is looking to clinch.
McFists throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Asano's head.
McFists fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Asano closes the distance and clinches.
Asano is trying to drag McFists to the mat but McFists just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Asano tries for a takedown. No joy.
McFists has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Asano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McFists is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Asano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashtyn McFists. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFists stops a takedown attempt from Asano.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McFists pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McFists misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asano with a lazy takedown attempt
and McFists counters with a two punch combo.
McFists fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Asano sprawls well initially but McFists persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Asano keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Asano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Asano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McFists. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McFists passes to full mount!
Asano can't escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Asano can do anything to dispel that myth.
McFists trying to control but Asano is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asano tries to reverse the position but McFists maintains control.
McFists is landing with some decent strikes but Asano is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Asano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Asano taking shots to the head.
McFists trying to control but Asano is having none of it.
Asano is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFists looking to secure an arm triangle but Asano defends it well.
Asano is wriggling around trying to escape.
McFists scoring with strikes but Asano is staying in there.
McFists unloading with bombs!
Asano is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The referee warns Asano that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Asano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McFists connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Asano tries to hold on but McFists pushes him away.
McFists is working for a guillotine from mount but Asano frees his head quite easily.
McFists breaks from Asano's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McFists working the ground and pound effectively.
Asano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McFists working for a submission but Asano is keeping him at bay.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFists scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashtyn McFists dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Asano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McFists counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Asano is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McFists throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McFists lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McFists shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Asano counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McFists!
A nice elbow there by Asano.
McFists can't escape the position.
Asano scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McFists?
Asano with a couple of short strikes.
Asano controlling the position easily from mount.
McFists bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFists wants to control from the top but Asano keeps moving.
Asano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Asano wants to stand up but McFists is controlling him.
McFists chips away with some ground and pound.
Asano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McFists stopping the sweep attempt from Asano.
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.
Asano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McFists advances position into side control!
Asano sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Asano gets full guard.
McFists wants to get up but he can't break Asano's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McFists tries to free his leg and advance position but Asano is retaining full guard.
McFists won't allow Asano to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McFists doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McFists manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Asano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McFists gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Asano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Asano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ashtyn McFists is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McFists shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Asano is trying to defend but McFists finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McFists is keen to just control but Asano is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFists stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Asano to get to his feet.
McFists is looking to clinch.
Kenshin Asano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFists tries for a takedown but Asano circles away easily
and Asano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McFists's guard.
Asano wants to control from the top but McFists keeps moving.
McFists has his feet on Asano's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Asano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McFists is fending him off so far but Asano persists. Nope, McFists circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenshin Asano.
I think Asano 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenshin Asano!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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