PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alan Ashcroft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Sessions (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ashcroft
vs
Sessions

186 cm
31
160 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

169 cm
29
156 lbs
18 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alan Ashcroft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Sessions!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashcroft avoids a kick to the body.
Sessions lands with an overhand left.
Ashcroft really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sessions looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sessions lands a slapping body shot.
Sessions scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sessions lands a nice shot to the body.
Sessions connects with a jab.
Sessions misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Sessions.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sessions.
Sessions throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sessions throws a head kick that misses.
Sessions punishes Ashcroft's body with a nice straight punch.
Sessions thows a body shot but no joy.
Sessions looks to land a body kick but Ashcroft moved away.
Sessions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manny Sessions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashcroft stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sessions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashcroft avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ashcroft moves out of range as Sessions strikes.
Sessions throws a shot to the body.
Sessions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ashcroft was well out of range. Poor timing from Sessions.
Sessions scores with a sloppy right hand. Ashcroft should have avoided that one.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ashcroft crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sessions - the referee stops the clock and Ashcroft gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sessions. Ashcroft manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ashcroft throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sessions's waist but Sessions gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ashcroft off to one side.
Ashcroft shoots for a double leg takedown but Sessions sprawls well. He's pushed Ashcroft's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ashcroft takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sessions. That's going to slow Ashcroft down.
Sessions scores with a jab to the body.
Ashcroft takes one to the chin there.
Sessions lands a nice looking body kick.
Sessions defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ashcroft.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Ashcroft. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sessions lands a nice shot that snaps Ashcroft's head back.
Sessions scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sessions lands a right hook to the body.
Sessions moves out of range of the leg kick from Ashcroft.
Sessions scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sessions connects with a body shot that sends Ashcroft's belly button to the back.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ashcroft. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nice takedown defense from Sessions. No joy for Ashcroft on that attempt.
Sessions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manny Sessions is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sessions ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sessions scores with a nice strike.
Sessions lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ashcroft's sensitive parts.
Sessions throws a right and a left that Ashcroft avoids nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Sessions as he connects with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sessions!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashcroft takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sessions keeps Ashcroft at a distance using the push kick.
Decent striking displayed by Sessions there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sessions - that will leave a mark!
Horrible takedown by Ashcroft or perhaps it was just good defense by Sessions which made him look bad.
A shot to the liver by Sessions. Beautiful body shot.
Sessions throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sessions jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sessions lands with a nice body punch.
Sessions dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sessions is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ashcroft rather than just go for the knockout.
Sessions lands a body shot.
Sessions lands a nice looking body shot.
Ashcroft takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Sessions - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashcroft on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sessions.
Sessions lands a jab to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sessions.
Ashcroft fails with the takedown.
Ashcroft drops his hands momentarily and Sessions takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sessions sizes up Ashcroft with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sessions scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ashcroft doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donk. Sessions catches Ashcroft right on the button with a cross.
Sessions connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ashcroft takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Sessions dominated that round.
That's time! Ashcroft's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sessions lands a jab to Ashcroft's midsection.
Sessions has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ashcroft stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sessions.
Manny Sessions seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ashcroft takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sessions connects with a leg kick. Ashcroft looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sessions connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ashcroft will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sessions scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ashcroft doesn't seem bothered though.
Alan Ashcroft is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sessions thumps Ashcroft with a low kick.
Ashcroft takes one on the button.
Sessions fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left and a right from Sessions both land. Nice combination.
Sessions misses with a wild combination.
Ashcroft dives in and grabs Sessions's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sessions pushes down on Ashcroft's head and hops out.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ashcroft might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sessions. Ashcroft shrugs it off though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashcroft throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sessions's waist but Sessions gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ashcroft off to one side.
Sessions scores with a spinning back kick!
Sessions dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ashcroft. That did some damage!
Ashcroft misses with a body shot.
Ashcroft is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ashcroft misses with a body kick.
Sessions throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sessions works Ashcroft's body with a nice hook.
Sessions throws a head kick that misses.
Sessions moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Ashcroft closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ashcroft wants to control but Sessions is keeping him busy.
Ashcroft is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sessions's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sessions is looking for a sweep.
Ashcroft misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sessions tries to bench press Ashcroft off him but Ashcroft keeps the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sessions holds on to Ashcroft's head and controls the position momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Sessions's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashcroft controls the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sessions pushes Ashcroft away with a front kick.
Ashcroft changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sessions tries to avoid it but Ashcroft manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sessions to the ground. Sessions escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Ashcroft. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashcroft doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ashcroft on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sessions changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sessions looks to score with a jab to the body but Ashcroft is just out of range.
Sessions moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sessions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sessions clobbers Ashcroft with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ashcroft tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sessions swivels and escapes.
Sessions lands a lovely overhand right.
Sessions connects with a nice looking jab.
Ashcroft takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sessions lands with a nice body kick.
Sessions changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sessions cracks Ashcroft with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Sessions. Those never looked like landing.
Sessions jabs at Ashcroft's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sessions blocks a head kick by Ashcroft.
Ashcroft fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sessions cracks the inside of Ashcroft's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Sessions showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Sessions explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sessions lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sessions thuds a left hand into Ashcroft's body.
Sessions throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Crunch! Sessions slams his shin into Ashcroft's torso.
Sessions delivers a nice body kick.
A jab lands there for Sessions.
Sessions looks to land a body kick but Ashcroft moved away.
Ashcroft takes one to the chin there.
Sessions throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sessions with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sessions changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sessions lands with an overhand left.
Sessions uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sessions scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sessions avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left lands for Sessions.
Sessions lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sessions keeps Ashcroft at a distance using the push kick.
Sessions lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ashcroft will feel that in the morning.
Sessions digs a good body shot into Ashcroft's ribs.
Sessions lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sessions throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ashcroft looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sessions bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ashcroft's head.
Sessions lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sessions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sessions slaps away a takedown attempt from Ashcroft, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sessions uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ashcroft.
Sessions paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sessions scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sessions uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ashcroft has time to react.
Sessions lands a nice shot to the body.
Ashcroft takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sessions scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sessions with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sessions pushes Ashcroft away with a front kick.
Sessions throws a head kick that misses.
Ashcroft shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sessions pinned against the cage. Sessions gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alan Ashcroft has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sessions jabs at Ashcroft's body.
Sessions jabs at Ashcroft's body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sessions.
Sessions lands a jab.
Sessions checks a low kick from Ashcroft.
Sessions thuds his shin into the meat of Ashcroft's side.
Sessions ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sessions connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ashcroft. Ashcroft circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sessions cracks a nice hook into Ashcroft's ribs.
Sessions lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ashcroft's sensitive parts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sessions lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ashcroft takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ashcroft walks into a stiff left hand from Sessions.
Ashcroft takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashcroft pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sessions cracks Ashcroft with an open hand slap.
Manny Sessions is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sessions connects with a body shot.
Sessions is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ashcroft takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sessions throws a sloppy head kick and Ashcroft moves out of range easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ashcroft.
Ashcroft creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sessions sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Sessions comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sessions winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Sessions!