PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rob Tracey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tracey's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica - Seek & Destroy. Ashton has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tracey
vs
Ashton

173 cm
25
152 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

170 cm
31
155 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rob Tracey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Ashton!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tracey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ashton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ashton fails to land the takedown.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Tracey enables Ashton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tracey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ashton wants to control from the top but Tracey keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tracey is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Nights Watch MMA Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Tracey controls Ashton momentarily but Ashton frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tracey wants to stand up but Ashton is controlling him.
Ashton lands a couple of elbows.
Tracey pulls Ashton in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ashton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ashton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ashton postures up.
Ashton has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMA Gods - 16 Elites! + Roger Gracie. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ashton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rob Tracey.
Tracey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tracey wants it to stay on the feet.
Rob Tracey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Ashton.
Ashton with a lazy takedown attempt

and Tracey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tracey.
A body shot lands from Tracey.
A shot in the inside from Tracey.
Tracey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tracey misses with a body punch.
Tracey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tracey tries to throw a body punch but Ashton avoids it by throwing Tracey back against the cage.
Tracey lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashton blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tracey.
Ashton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ashton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tracey working aggressively here.
Tracey throws a head punch that misses.
Tracey tries to work over Ashton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tracey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tracey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Tracey.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tracey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tracey lands with a shot to the body.
Ashton fails with a takedown attempt.
Rick Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tracey wants to clinch.
Tracey throws a body punch but Ashton moves out of range.
Ashton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tracey counters with a left to the body.
Tracey scores with a hook to the body. Ashton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tracey misses with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tracey has closed the distance and engaged Ashton in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ashton.
Tracey scores with a shot to the side of Ashton's head.
A hook to the body from Tracey.
Tracey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tracey has Ashton pushed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tracey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tracey.
Tracey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tracey controlling the action here for a moment.
Tracey gets underhooks to prevent Ashton's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Tracey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ashton tries for a takedown but Tracey circles away easily

and Tracey moves into the clinch.
Ashton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tracey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tracey throws a punch but it's blocked by Ashton.
Tracey misses with a punch to the body.
Tracey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tracey stalls.
Ashton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tracey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rob Tracey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Ashton.
Tracey is pressed up against the cage. Ashton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tracey down to the mat. Tracey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tracey works Ashton's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tracey.
Ashton dives in for a single leg takedown but Tracey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tracey misses with the head strike.
Tracey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ashton or not.
Ashton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tracey after a bit of a struggle.
Ashton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tracey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tracey lands a body shot.
Ashton is breathing heavily.
Tracey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tracey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tracey lands a left hand.
Tracey lands a body punch.
A short right from Tracey.
Tracey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ashton blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tracey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.
A right hand to the body from Tracey.
Tracey lands a nice shot to the body.
Tracey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.
Ashton prevents a body shot from Tracey.
Tracey is leaning against Ashton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tracey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tracey throws an elbow that misses.
Tracey has Ashton pushed against the cage.
A short right from Tracey on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tracey is defending well.
Tracey has a couple of punches blocked by Ashton.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tracey has a couple of punches blocked by Ashton.
Rob Tracey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tracey lands with a light punch inside.
Ashton takes a shot to the head.
Ashton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tracey prevents it.
Ashton blocks an elbow strike.
Ashton blocks a body shot from Tracey.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashton takes a shot to the head.
Ashton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tracey is defending well.
Tracey pushes Ashton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tracey tries a body shot but Ashton blocks it.
Tracey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tracey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tracey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ashton.
Ashton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tracey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ashton fails with the takedown
and Tracey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Ashton is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tracey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ashton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ashton is still on wobbly legs! Can Tracey finish him?
That kick from Tracey tenderised Ashton's leg. Ashton is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Tracey dominated that second round.
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!

Tracey rushes Ashton and presses him up against the cage.
Ashton seems to have recovered his senses.
Tracey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tracey can't find room to land a body shot as Ashton controls the action.
Tracey just leaning against Ashton, taking a breather.
Tracey scores with a shoulder strike.
Ashton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tracey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ashton's elbow.
Tracey avoiding damage.
A nice left hand lands by Tracey.
Tracey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tracey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tracey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Tracey.
Tracey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ashton's elbow.
Ashton wants a takedown but no success here.
Tracey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ashton can do to turn this around?
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right hand to the body from Tracey.
Tracey lands a shot to the body.
Ashton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tracey lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tracey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tracey throws an elbow but it misses.
Tracey misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tracey tries to work over Ashton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tracey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tracey.
Tracey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tracey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ashton backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tracey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tracey lands with a left to the head.
Tracey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tracey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ashtons head.
Tracey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tracey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tracey misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tracey tries to work over Ashton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ashton letting Tracey take a breather here.
Ashton blocks an uppercut.
Tracey throws a big uppercut that drops Ashton! More strikes from Tracey and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ashton lies dazed against the cage as Tracey celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Tracey!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rob Tracey thanked Fury Nutrition Inc. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).