PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Ash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kingston might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 2pac - I'm Soulja. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kingston
vs
Ash

186 cm
30
170 lbs
15 - 10 - 3

178 cm
29
161 lbs
13 - 10 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 15 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Adam Ash!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ash tries to work over Kingston's front leg with a kick but Kingston checks it.
Ash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kingston went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ash jabs at Kingston's body.
Ash connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kingston's hands.
Adam Ash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ash looks to throw the jab but Kingston is out of range.
Ash throws a jab but it's blocked by Kingston.
Kingston throws a series of punches but Ash moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kingston.
Kingston lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ash misses with a straight left.

Ash closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The strikes coming from Ash are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kingston tries to buck Ash off but Ash is having none of it.
Ash working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kingston is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Pitbull MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ash trying to control the position but Kingston is working away.
You can see the frustration on Kingston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kingston tries to improve position but can't.
An elbow from Ash crashes against the mat.
Ash wants to stand but Kingston has his arm trapped.
Kingston is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Ash looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kingston is looking to reverse the position.
Ash wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kingston keeps working.
Ash scoring with punches and elbows.
Ash scores with a couple of short elbows.

Ash is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kingston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kingston manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ash is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ash keeps working.
Kingston keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kingston prevents Ash from improving his position.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kingston is looking for a kimura here.
Ash wants to get back to full guard but Kingston has passed into side control.
Kingston trying to control the position but Ash is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kingston working away.
Ash stops Kingston from passing to mount.
Ash can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ash regains half guard.
Ash makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Ash dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ash tries to clinch there but Kingston circles away.
Nate Kingston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kingston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kingston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body punch from Ash.
Ash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingston moves away.
Ash throws a hook but Kingston avoids it easily.
Kingston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ash.
Ash tries to clinch but Kingston moves out of range.
Ash looks to land a right hand but Kingston moved out of range.
Ash with a poor takedown
and Kingston counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Ash.
Ash cracks a nice hook into Kingston's ribs.
Kingston looks to land a combination but Ash avoids it well.
Ash swings for the body but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nate Kingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston throws a right hand that Ash ducks under and follows up with a left that Ash also avoids with ease.
Ash tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kingston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ash swinging wildly here.
Kingston went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ash missing with a left hand there. Kingston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Ash looks to move away, Kingston throws a big counter combo bu Ash just gets out of the way.
Ash misses with a hook
and Kingston counters with a three punch combo that has Ash backing up. Ash nods at Kingston to acknowledge the strikes.
Ash rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kingston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Kingston was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ash moves out of range of the leg kick from Kingston.
Ash throws a big counter head kick but Kingston avoids it with no problem.
Kingston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ash.
Kingston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Ash moves into the clinch successfully.
Ash has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kingston after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ash throws a punch but it's blocked by Kingston.
Ash lands with a light punch inside.

Kingston turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kingston manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ash is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Kingston 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.
Ash is trying to get back to full guard.

Kingston is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ash doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kingston.
Ash is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ash makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ash.
Kingston wants to control from the top but Ash keeps moving.
Kingston content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ash trying to strike off his back.
Ash looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kingston is one step ahead there.
Ash will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kingston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ash moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Ash on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ash fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kingston on the side of the head.
Ash will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adam Ash will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kingston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ash tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kingston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ash takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kingston moves out of range as Ash strikes.
A swing and a miss from Ash.
Ash scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Nate Kingston has been cut.
Kingston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ash.
Kingston misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ash scores with a shot to the body.
Adam Ash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kingston throws the left hand but Ash avoids the punch easily.
Ash throws the left hand but Kingston avoids the punch easily.
Ash wants to clinch up but Kingston keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ash misses with a body shot.
Ash wants to clinch.
Ash misses with an uppercut.
Ash misses with a hook. Kingston ducked under it nicely.
Kingston appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kingston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ash throws a big shot that misses.
Kingston appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ash wants to clinch up but Kingston keeps it at a distance.
As Ash looks to move away, Kingston throws a big counter combo bu Ash just gets out of the way.
Ash tries to bum rush Kingston with a series of wild strikes but Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Ash does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kingston slips a straight right by Ash.
Ash misses with a jab to the body
and Kingston counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ash swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Kingston was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ash misses with an uppercut
and Kingston counters with a one-two 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!
A slow jab from Ash misses its intended target.
It looked like Kingston was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ash throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kingston on the side of the head.
Ash swings widly with a right hand
and Kingston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kingston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ash.
It looked like Kingston was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ash misses with a left hand
and Kingston counters with a straight right hand.
Kingston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kingston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kingston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ash tries to clinch up but Kingston circles away and keeps his distance.
Ash throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ash rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kingston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Kingston was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ash is looking to clinch but Kingston is avoiding it.
Ash has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ash lands with an uppercut that bounces Kingston off the cage and back into range.
Ash throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
It looked like Kingston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ash.
Kingston throws a combination. Ash tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fighters circling - Ash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kingston throwing a counter right hand but Ash manages to avoid it.
Ash throws a series of punches but Kingston moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ash pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kingston is out of range and Ash settles back down.
Kingston was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ash misses with a wild body shot.
As Ash looks to move away, Kingston throws a big counter combo bu Ash just gets out of the way.
Ash lands a nice shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ash lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kingston has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kingston and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Ash has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ash can't find room to land a body shot as Kingston controls the action.
Kingston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ash lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Adam Ash is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ash looks to throw an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Ash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ash has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Ash!
Our winner, Adam Ash, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.