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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Gracie Slaughter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ash looks to throw the jab but Gracie Slaughter is out of range.
Gracie Slaughter feints the counter takedown.
Gracie Slaughter lands with an overhand left.
Gracie Slaughter misses with the combination.
Ash throws a body kick that misses.
Gracie Slaughter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gracie Slaughter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ash scores with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Gracie Slaughter misses its intended target.
Ash is looking to counter the offense by Gracie Slaughter and move into the clinch.
Gracie Slaughter throws a lazy right hand but Ash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ash moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Gracie Slaughter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ash cracks Gracie Slaughter with a good jab.
Gracie Slaughter slips under a jab from Ash.#CL#
Ash closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie Slaughter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie Slaughter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ash displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gracie Slaughter up against the cage.#T1#
Gracie Slaughter misses with some punches.
Gracie Slaughter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ash after a bit of a struggle.
Gracie Slaughter throws a punch but it's blocked by Ash.
Gracie Slaughter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gracie Slaughter blocks an elbow strike.
Gracie Slaughter misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Ash breaks from the clinch.
Ash keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie Slaughter misses with a looping left.
Gracie Slaughter throws a body shot but no joy.
Ash circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ash counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie Slaughter throws a jab when Ash was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Ash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Ash clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Gracie Slaughter trying to land knees to the body.
Gracie Slaughter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gracie Slaughter working aggressively here.
#BC#
Ash breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Ash. No joy for Gracie Slaughter on that attempt.
Adam Ash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renilio Gracie Slaughter.
Ash pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ash fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie Slaughter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gracie Slaughter doesn't manage to clinch there - Ash circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie Slaughter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ash scores with a nice head shot.
Ash scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie Slaughter was well out of range. Poor timing from Ash.
Ash connects with a leg kick. Gracie Slaughter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gracie Slaughter ducks under a wild hook from Ash.
Gracie Slaughter fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Gracie Slaughter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ash rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Gracie Slaughter counters by moving into the clinch.
Ash misses with a body punch.
Ash scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gracie Slaughter misses with an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Gracie Slaughter.
Gracie Slaughter misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie Slaughter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ash just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie Slaughter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie Slaughter avoids the elbow strike from Ash, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Gracie Slaughter.
Ash can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie Slaughter controls the action.
Ash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ash working aggressively here.
#BC#
Ash breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Gracie Slaughter.
#TD#
Gracie Slaughter gets caught flat footed, as Ash shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ash trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie Slaughter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie Slaughter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ash doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ash manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ash trying to control but Gracie Slaughter is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ash avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ash working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ash has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gracie Slaughter to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ash is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gracie Slaughter pulls down on the head and he's put Ash to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Renilio Gracie Slaughter!
A very excited looking Renilio Gracie Slaughter rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
CEC 524
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Ash moves to clinch but Stone breaks away #TD2#
and Stone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ash wants to control but Stone is keeping busy.
Stone wants to take a breather but Ash is having none of it.
Ash blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stone.
Ash missing with punches from the bottom.
Stone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stone is trying to work for a kimura but Ash is defending well.
Stone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1##SUB2#
Ash is defending against the submission attempts here by Stone.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ash defends it well.
Stone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ash's head.
Ash works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stone stopping the sweep attempt from Ash.
Ash trying to strike off his back.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stone won't allow Ash to sweep him here.
Stone wants to control from the top but Ash keeps moving. #SUB#
Ash is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ash working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ash misses with a two punch combination.
Ash misses with a wild body shot.
Ash scores with a body shot.
Adam Ash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ash, as that shot connected.
Ash works the jab nicely.
Ash scores with a sloppy right hand. Stone should have avoided that one.
Ash fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ash.#T3#
Ash misses with a head kick.
Stone feints the counter takedown.
Stone misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Ash.
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 Stone has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stone and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ash misses with an uppercut.
Ash throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.
Ash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ash is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ash throws a right and a left that Stone avoids nicely.
Stone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ash blocks a jab.
Ash looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Ash blocks the leg kick.
#T4#
Ash misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Stone counters by clinching up.
Stone misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Ash's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Stone - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ash.
Stone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stone can't find room to land a body shot as Ash controls the action.
Stone tries to throw a body punch but Ash avoids it by throwing Stone back against the cage.
Ash has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ash letting Stone take a breather here.
Stone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ash creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stone blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ash fails to land.
A body shot lands from Stone.
Stone is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ash is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adam Ash will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ash digs a good body shot into Stone's ribs.
Ash throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
Stone misses with a left hand
and Ash counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ash throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease.
Ash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ash misses with a kick to the body.
Stone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stone.
Stone misses with a body kick.
Ash throwing a counter right hand but Stone manages to avoid it.
Ash throws a looping overhand right but Stone ducks down to avoid it.
Stone with the counter takedown but Ash avoids it easily.
Adam Ash is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ash with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ash throws a hook but Stone avoids it easily.
Ash slips under a jab from Stone.
A swing and a miss from Ash.
Ash blocks a head kick by Stone.
#T1#
Stone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ash.
Ash throws a hook but Stone avoids it easily.
Stone jabs Ash right on the nose. Ash blinks but takes it well.
Stone misses the jab.
Ash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stone can do to turn this around?
A shot to the liver by Ash. Beautiful body shot.
Ash closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stone circles away.
Stone throws a hook but Ash blocks it.
Ash throws a big counter combination but Stone scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Ash gets a clinch.
Ash lands with a left to the head.
Stone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ash works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Ash scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Ash.
Stone trying to stall but Ash improves his position.
#T2#
Stone misses with a body punch.
Ash misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stone misses with a body punch.
Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ash's elbow.
Ash has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stone after a bit of a struggle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ash working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ash pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stone tries to throw a body punch but Ash avoids it by throwing Stone back against the cage.
Adam Ash has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Stone breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Ash shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Ash is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stone is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stone has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Stone landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Stone trying to control but Ash is working from the bottom.
Ash not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ash has his hands on Stone's head, controlling the position.
Ash keeping full guard, as Stone tries to pass.
Stone forces his way into half guard.
Stone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ash does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ash missing with punches from the bottom.
Ash blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stone.
Stone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ash's head.
Stone is trying to control. Ash wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stone slips a nice elbow through Ash's hands, connecting with Ash's forehead.
Ash tries to roll over but Stone keeps him under control.
Ash is looking to control Stone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ash avoid being mounted?
Stone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Ash dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ash swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Stone tries to counter it with a takedown but Ash pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Ash.
Ash misses with a kick to the body.
Ash scores with a body shot.
Stone lands with a nice body punch.
Ash throws out a powerful jab.
Stone scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#
It looks like Adam Ash has been cut.
Ash throws a jab when Stone was well out of range.
Ash misses the jab.#CL#
Ash closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ash throws an elbow but misses.
Ash wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stone pushes Ash back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Ash has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stone is trying to keep an underhook but Ash manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T1#
Stone wants to control but Ash is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Ash looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stone trying to control from the bottom.
Stone is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ash is staying active.
Stone is staying active underneath Ash, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ash uses his free foot to push down on Stone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stone.
Ash thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T2#
Stone is trying desperately to improve position.
Ash fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ash connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ash with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB#
Ash has hold of Stone's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stone manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ash looking to finish Stone with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stone!
Ash lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T3#
Stone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ash pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ash is landing with some decent strikes but Stone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ash cracks Stone with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Adam Ash overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ash with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#
Stone is rocked!
Stone is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Ash.
Stone is looking to get to half guard.
Stone wants to hold on but Ash pushes him away.
Stone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Ash raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ash scoring with strikes but Stone is staying in there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ash working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Stone wants to control but Ash is having none of it.
Stone is bucking up trying to escape but Ash cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ash with shots to the head and body - Stone looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adam Ash is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice elbow there by Ash.
Stone tries to reverse the position but Ash maintains control.
Manny Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stone throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ash. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Ash showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ash has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
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.
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Event:
CEC 517
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ash moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ash throws an elbow but misses.
Saarenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Ash avoids it by throwing Saarenpaa back against the cage.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Saarenpaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ash struggles to land a body shot inside as Saarenpaa controls his hands.
Saarenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ash is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Saarenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saarenpaa lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Ash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Saarenpaa clinches up against the cage.
Ash is looking to break free of the clinch but Saarenpaa has double underhooks.
Ash takes a shot to the head.
Saarenpaa lands with a right to the head.
Ash lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ash is trying to break the clinch but Saarenpaa has him pressed against the cage.
Saarenpaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Ash backwards.
Saarenpaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ash working hard to break the clinch.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Ash's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Ash has had enough of the clinch but Saarenpaa keeps him there for the moment.
Ash blocks a body shot from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Saarenpaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ash tries to break the clinch but Saarenpaa is controlling the position.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Saarenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Ash has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Saarenpaa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ash can turn it around.
Ash tries to circle away but Saarenpaa has him pinned against the cage.
Saarenpaa gets through Ash's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saarenpaa blocks an elbow strike.
Ash is struggling to control the position.
Saarenpaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ash misses with the head strike.
Come on Ash - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T2#
Saarenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Ash controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ash.
Saarenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ash backwards.
I was talking to Saarenpaa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ash is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saarenpaa is keeping busy.
Saarenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ash blocks a body shot from Saarenpaa. #TD2#
Ash turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ash throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Saarenpaa works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #ES#
Saarenpaa pushes Ash off and gets back to his feet.
Ash takes one to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saarenpaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Saarenpaa takes one to the chin there.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ash.
Ash connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saarenpaa momentarily.
No joy there for Ash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and Saarenpaa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ash lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ash is defended easily by Saarenpaa.
A cross from Ash lands.
Ash shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saarenpaa pinned against the cage. Saarenpaa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saarenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ash manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ash doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saarenpaa throws a front kick aimed at Ash's knee but Ash avoids it well. #T4#
Saarenpaa misses with a right hand
and Ash counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Saarenpaa.
Ash misses with an uppercut.
Saarenpaa half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Ash drives through and clinches with Saarenpaa against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saarenpaa. #BC2#
Ash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ash tries to clinch up but Saarenpaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Ash misses the body punch
and Saarenpaa counters with a good low kick that Ash was not able to check.
Ash swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saarenpaa.
A telegraphed right hand from Ash misses the target.
Ash avoids the head kick by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa missing with a left hand there. Ash was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ash rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ash scores with a shot to the body.
Saarenpaa slips a jab and a cross from Ash.
Ash closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saarenpaa circles away.
Mika Saarenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Ash.
Ash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saarenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Saarenpaa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ash throws the left hand but Saarenpaa avoids the punch easily.
Saarenpaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ash.
Ash looks for a takedown but Saarenpaa sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Saarenpaa misses its target.
Adam Ash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Saarenpaa moves into the clinch.
Ash has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saarenpaa after a bit of a struggle.
Saarenpaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Ash controls his hands.
Ash struggles to land a body shot inside as Saarenpaa controls his hands.
Saarenpaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ash backwards. #BC2#
Ash breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saarenpaa slips a jab and a cross from Ash.
Saarenpaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ash fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice right hand.
Saarenpaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ash paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ash has a takedown stuffed.
Mika Saarenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Ash.
Ash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
It looked like Saarenpaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Saarenpaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ash.
Adam Ash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ash looks to land a combination but Saarenpaa avoids it well.
Saarenpaa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saarenpaa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ash will feel that in the morning.
Ash tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saarenpaa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saarenpaa is looking to score with low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ash.
Ash throws a nice looking combination but Saarenpaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saarenpaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ash can do to turn this around?
Saarenpaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ash is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donk. Saarenpaa catches Ash right on the button with a cross.
Ash throws a sloppy head kick and Saarenpaa moves out of range easily.
Ash moves in looking to clinch but Saarenpaa pushes him off.
A punch lands to the side of Ash 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Ash clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Ash slows down the pace here.
A short right from Saarenpaa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Saarenpaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saarenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ash prevents a body shot from Saarenpaa.
Ash misses with some punches.
Mika Saarenpaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ash is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ash throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saarenpaa blocks it with crossed arms.
Saarenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Saarenpaa as the two fighters clinch.
Ash cracks Saarenpaa with a nice body shot.
Ash misses with some punches.
Saarenpaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ashs head. #T3#
Ash wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Ash's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saarenpaa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ash has a couple of punches blocked by Saarenpaa.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ash working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Ash.
A shot in the inside from Ash.
Saarenpaa misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Ash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saarenpaa checks a leg kick.
Saarenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Ash.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ash swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a left and a right that stings Ash. #T4#
Saarenpaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ash's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ash throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Ash.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ash.
Ash throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saarenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ash fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saarenpaa on the side of the head.
Ash moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ash was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ash fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ash misses the shot to the body.
Saarenpaa digs a good hook to Ash's body.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Saarenpaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saarenpaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ash.
A solid body kick from Saarenpaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Saarenpaa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Saarenpaa thows a body kick. Ash tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A low kick from Ash misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saarenpaa misses the shot to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick that misses.
Ash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ash throws a right and a left that Saarenpaa avoids nicely.
Ash has a takedown stuffed.
Ash displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ash takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with a decent looking hook.
Ash will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ash misses with a hook
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1##CL#
Saarenpaa moves into the clinch.
Ash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ash misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ash goes for a takedown attempt but Saarenpaa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ash misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saarenpaa counters with a low kick, right behind Ash 's knee.
Saarenpaa throws a sloppy head kick and Ash moves out of range easily.
Saarenpaa lands with a nice body punch.
Ash tries to clinch but Saarenpaa moves away
and Saarenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands with a straight right. Ash didn't see that one coming.#ROC#
Ash is rocked!
BOOM! Saarenpaa lands a beautiful left hook that drops Ash. Ash tries to recover but Saarenpaa is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Ash lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mika Saarenpaa!
Our winner, Mika Saarenpaa, 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.
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Event:
CEC 510
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Ash takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
Ash wants to slow White down by chopping away at his legs.
White half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ash.
White lands with a straight right. Ash didn't see that one coming.
Ash fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt White.
White tries to move into range but Ash moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
White throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ash bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ash tries to clinch up.
A combination from White does no damage. #CL2#
Ash fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with White, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ash.
White with an attempt at a knee that misses.
White blocks a body shot from Ash.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.#T1#
Ash pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
Ash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ash backwards.
Ash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ash fails to land.
Ash has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. White seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ash can turn it around.
A nice left hand lands by Ash.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White. #BC2#
Ash breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White slips a jab from Ash.
White throws out a leg kick but Ash moves out of range and White only half commits.
White throws a series of punches but Ash avoids them all with ease.
Ash pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Ash closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
It looks like Adam Ash has been cut.
Ash tries a head kick but it misses.
Ash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
Adam Ash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White misses with a low kick.
Ash misses with an uppercut
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
White ducks under a wild hook from Ash.
White misses with the combination.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ash darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ash tries to clinch
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White throws a leg kick but Ash moved away.
Ash looks to throw the jab but White is out of range. #CL2#
Ash forces White back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Ash can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ash misses with some punches.
White working aggressively here.
White is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ash is defending well for now.
Ash drops down looking for an ankle pick but White pulls his leg out and moves away.
White slips a straight right by Ash.
White tried to counter with a leg kick but Ash avoided it.
Ash looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
White feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ash tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Ash shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. White manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
White manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Ash was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ash walks into a straight right hand from White.
Ash throws an ugly left hook that misses
and White counters with an outside leg kick.
Ash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Ash.
White takes a shot to the body in his stride.
White throws a front kick aimed at Ash's knee but Ash avoids it well.
Ash misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
Ash just misses with a punch to the body.
White feints and then cracks Ash's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ash down.
Ash slips under a jab.
Ash misses with a hook.
Ash stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ash misses with a few strikes there.
Ash fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like White wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Freddy White will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam Ash's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ash fails with an attempt to clinch.
Freddy White is winning the standup battle so far.
Ash throws a hook but White avoids it easily.
White ducks under a wild hook from Ash.
Ash throws a combination. White tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
White is looking to score with low kicks.
Ash shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. White eats them both and turns towards Ash to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ash tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White is looking to slow Ash down with leg kicks.
A head kick by Ash misses
and White counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
Ash instigates a clinch.
Ash tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ash tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Ash throws a punch but it's blocked by White. #BC2#
Ash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Ash.
Ash throws a lazy uppercut
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ash swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ash blocks a low kick nicely.
Ash connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.
Freddy White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from White misses. #TD2#
Ash scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
White throws Ash to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White throws a front kick aimed at Ash's knee but Ash avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Ash.
#T2#
White slips a straight right by Ash.
White throws an off balance right hand
and Ash counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ash digs a good body shot into White's ribs.
Ash swings widly with a right hand
and White counters with a left and a right that stings Ash.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from White.
Ash throws a leg kick which misses White's front leg but catches the back leg as White tries to avoid it.
White lands with a right hand.
Ash misses with an uppercut.
Ash misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ash connects with a crisp jab.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Ash.
A jab from White misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ash darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
White tries to work over Ash's front leg with a kick but Ash checks it.
White throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ash shoots in but White avoids the takedown attempt easily.
White throws a solid leg kick but Ash takes the impact on his shin and smiles at White.
White on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ash swings away with a leg kick that misses.
White fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ash just manages to avoid it.
Ash uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
Ash looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ash scores with a hook.
Ash dips to his left and cracks White with an uppercut!
White cracks Ash with an open hand slap.#T4#
White moves out of range of the strikes.
Ash throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White ducks under a wild hook from Ash.
It looked like White wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ash misses the body punch
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ash cracks White with a good jab.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Ash.
White tries to work over Ash's front leg with a kick but Ash checks it.
A low kick from White is predictable there
letting Ash counter with a right hand. #CL2#
White tries to keep at a distance but Ash has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ash looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ash wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but White has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Ash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adam Ash's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ash getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ash looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
White half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Ash closes the distance and clinches.
Ash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Ash.
Ash lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ash is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
White lands with a right to the head.
Adam Ash seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ash has a couple of punches blocked by White.
#T1#
White lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
Ash's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ash tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Ash back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ash.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ash.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
Ash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ash wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
White misses with some punches.
Ash stalling in the clinch but White improves position. #T2#
Ash misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
Ash looking to stall.
Ash misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ash pressing his opponent against the cage.
White pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ash effectively controlling the action here.
White misses with some punches.
Ash lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ash.
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ash misses with some punches.
White lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Ash breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ash misses with a hook.
White connects with a leg kick. Ash looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
White connects with a solid leg kick.
White with a hook.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White is looking to score with low kicks.
Ash throws a jab when White was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from White on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ash lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White circles away quickly and effectively.
White misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Danga de danga de dang - Ash scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ash throws an off balance right hand
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ash.
White does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
White walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ash checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Ash on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ash wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
White misses with a low kick.
White takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
White walks into a straight right hand from Ash.
Ash lunges at White with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by White's hand.
Ash tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White misses with a hook. Ash ducked under it nicely.
White throws a lazy right hand but Ash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ash swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adam Ash.
I think Ash 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Adam Ash!
A relieved looking Adam Ash thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Freddy White spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the drawing board '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Ash throws a body shot but no joy.
Bundles throws a hook but Ash blocks it.
Ash throws a series of punches but Bundles moves out of range.
Bundles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adam Ash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ash moves away.
Bundles ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ash is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bundles.
Ash ducks under a wild hook from Bundles.
Bundles misses the jab.
Bundles misses with a straight left.
Ash tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bundles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bundles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bundles connects with a nice looking jab.
Ash thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bundles connects with a single shot there.
Bundles drops his hands momentarily and Ash takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bundles loads up on a big right hand but Ash slips the punch.
Ash bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bundles throws a jab but it's blocked by Ash. #T1#
Ash moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ash misses the shot to the body.
Ash takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bundles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ash doesn't seem bothered though.
Ash tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bundles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bundles misses with a hook
and Ash counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ash jabs Bundles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ash lands a glancing blow to the side of Bundles's head.
Bundles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ash swings for the body but Bundles moves out of range.
Bundles walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bundles moves out of range of the strikes.
Ash throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Ash gets the takedown into side control.
Ash grinds an elbow into Bundles's temple.
Ash in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundles wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ash working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ash wants to control but Bundles is keeping him busy.
Bundles is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ash works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bundles is pushing Ash's head away, looking to escape. Ash manages to hold on to the position though.
Bundles is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Touch Of Death Combat Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bundles tries to buck Ash off but Ash is having none of it.
Bundles is pushing Ash's head away, looking to escape. Ash manages to hold on to the position though.#ES#
Bundles sneaks out the side door and pushes Ash away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Bundles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ash.
Bundles misses with a looping left.
Ash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ash's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ash's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ash tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bundles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ash bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bundles has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ash finds it's way round the side to connect with Bundles's head.
Bundles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bundles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bundles is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Bundles gets a clinch. #T3#
Bundles throws a head punch that misses.
Ash effectively controlling the action here.
Ash has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bundles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ash scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bundles struggles to land a body shot inside as Ash controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Bundles - that landed with a thud.
Ash trying to control the position but instead, Bundles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ash into the cage.
Bundles blocks the elbow strike.
Bundles lands with a light punch inside.
Ash just leaning against Bundles, taking a breather. #BC2#
Ash breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ash.
Bundles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bundles throws a looping overhand right but Ash ducks down to avoid it.
Ash throws out a counter right but Bundles avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Ash lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ash.
Ash tries to clinch there but Bundles circles away.
Ash thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ash shoots in for a takedown but Bundles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ash keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bundles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ash misses the jab.
Bundles lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ash keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bundles.
Ray Bundles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ash bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bundles misses with a straight right.
Bundles walks into a straight right hand from Ash.
Nice shot by Ash.
Bundles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bundles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bundles throws the left hand but Ash avoids the punch easily.
Bundles throws a hook but Ash avoids it easily.
Bundles takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adam Ash will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ash throws a hook but Bundles blocks it.
Bundles throws a big shot that misses.
Bundles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ash moves in looking to clinch but Bundles pushes him off.
Ash moves in looking to clinch but Bundles pushes him off.
Bundles falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Ash holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bundles dodges an elbow strike from Ash.
Ash avoids a wild elbow strike from Bundles.
Bundles swings wildly with an uppercut but Ash uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Ash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundles scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ash slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ash throws a body shot but no joy.
Bundles looks to land a left hand but Ash moved out of range nicely.
Ash throws a counter combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ash!
Ash lands a leg kick that knocks Bundles off balance momentarily.#T1#
Bundles misses with a looping left.
Ash thows a leg kick but Bundles checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ash on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bundles throws the left hand but Ash avoids the punch easily.
Bundles throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ash throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bundles on the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Bundles 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ash throws a right hand that Bundles ducks under and follows up with a left that Bundles also avoids with ease.
Bundles lands a jab to the head.
Ash takes a swing at Bundles's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Bundles misses.
Ash moves out of range of the leg kick from Bundles.
A telegraphed right hand from Bundles misses the target.
Ash throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bundles throws a looping overhand right but Ash ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Ash's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bundles loads up on a big right hand but Ash slips the punch.
Ash looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bundles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Ash was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Ash ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bundles slips a jab and a cross from Ash.
Bundles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ash.
Ash connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bundles momentarily.
Bundles throws a lazy right hand but Ash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ash is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ash tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bundles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bundles is looking to land body kicks.
Ash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bundles.
Bundles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ash slips a jab and a cross from Bundles.
Bundles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bundles misses with a looping right.
Ash swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ash slips a jab and a cross from Bundles.
Ash lands a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Ash gets a clinch.
Ash blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Bundles throws an elbow that misses.
Bundles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ash blocks an elbow strike from Bundles.
Ash stalling.
Ash lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ash lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Ash.
Ash stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Ash breaks from the clinch.
Ash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bundles tries to move into range but Ash moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ash throws a right hand that Bundles ducks under and follows up with a left that Bundles also avoids with ease.
Bundles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ash connects with a looping right hand.
Ash dodges the punch combination from Bundles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ash looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Bundles lands with a right hand.
Bundles throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Ash clinches up with Bundles and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ash breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bundles.
Ash takes one on the button.
Bundles looks to throw the jab but Ash is out of range.
Ash fails with a takedown attempt.
Bundles takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bundles lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Bundles instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bundles misses with an elbow strike.
Ash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Ash. #BC#
Bundles manages to break the clinch.
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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Bundles.
Ash throws a wild body kick that Bundles sees coming a mile off.
Bundles moves out of range as Ash throws a body kick.
Bundles is looking to counter punch.
Ash displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bundles lands with a hook. Ash tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ash tries to move into range but Bundles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ash keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ash on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bundles needs to keep his hands up - Ash had a free shot at his head there.
Ash staying out of range there.
Bundles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Ash moves into the clinch.
Ash swings wildly with an uppercut but Bundles uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ash.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ash lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ash slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Bundles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bundles looking to stall.
Bundles tries to work over Ash's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ash makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ash lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ash.
Ash controlling the action here for a moment.
Ash working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ash pushes Bundles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bundles is leaning against Ash and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ash leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Ash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Ash uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bundles has time to react.
Bundles slips a jab and a cross from Ash.
Ash jabs at Bundles's body.
Ash lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick lands from Bundles.
Bundles swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ash.
Bundles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ash.
Ash moves out of range as Bundles strikes.
Ash defending well as Bundles loads up on a big left hand.
Bundles scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bundles connects with an inside leg kick.
Ash walks into a jab.
Bundles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ash.
Ash is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Ash tests Bundles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ash catches Bundles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ash lands with a cross.
Ash moves away from the strike by Bundles.
Bundles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ash.
Ash keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bundles lands a glancing blow to the side of Ash's head.
Ash tries to close the distance and clinch but Bundles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ash misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ash scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bundles throws a body punch but Ash moves out of range.
Ash ducks under a wild hook from Bundles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Ash clinches up against the cage.
Bundles misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Ash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ash scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bundles in his tracks. #T4#
Ash lands an overhand right.
Bundles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bundles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ash displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bundles missing with a left hand there. Ash was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ash moves in looking to clinch but Bundles pushes him off.
Bundles cracks Ash with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Adam Ash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bundles connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD2#
Ash closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bundles did well to prevent Ash getting side control.
Bundles scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ash manages to mount him!
Ash is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bundles can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Adam Ash is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ash lands a heavy elbow.
Ash lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bundles hang on?#ROC2#
Bundles is rocked!
Ash landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ray Bundles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Bundles is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bundles is bucking up trying to escape but Ash cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ash cracks Bundles with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Ash!
A very excited looking Adam Ash made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
MFN 361
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Ash avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Ash closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Ash - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Greenthumb blocks a body shot from Ash.
Greenthumb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Greenthumb lands a left hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ash has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Greenthumb breaks from the clinch.
Ash scores with a body shot.
Ash lands with a cross.
Ash misses the jab.
Greenthumb throwing a counter right hand but Ash manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ash feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Greenthumb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Ash is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Greenthumb has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ash is looking to defend but Greenthumb has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ash! Greenthumb pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ash taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Doctor Greenthumb!
An out of breath Doctor Greenthumb thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
MFN 355
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Hockles throws a sloppy head kick and Ash moves out of range easily.
Hockles walks into a left hand. #TD#
Ash closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hockles's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ash missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ash missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ash has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hockles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Hockles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ash wants to pass the guard but Hockles is keeping the position.
Ash lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hockles pulls Ash in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Hockles working for a triangle but Ash defends it easily.
Hockles is trying to control the position but Ash postures up. #T1#
Ash throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hockles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ash with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ash's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Our spies down at at Abobomination Training inform us that Hockles has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ash landing with the ground and pound.
Hockles pulls Ash in close to his closed guard and prevents Ash from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hockles wants to sweep but no luck.
Ash with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Hockles looking for a guillotine here but Ash defends easily.
Hockles looking to control.
#T2#
Hockles keeping full guard, as Ash tries to pass.
Hockles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hockles keeping full guard, as Ash tries to pass. #SUB2#
Hockles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ash can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hockles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ash defends well.
Ash content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Ash in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ash working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hockles's head.
Hockles has Ash pulled in close to control his posture.
Hockles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hockles is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hockles stops Ash from standing up.
Hockles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Ash looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ash has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Ash had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hockles defends it easily.#T4#
Hockles is in close to Ash's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hockles is in close to Ash's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hockles with a nice head shot there.
Hockles trying to control the position from guard on top but Ash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hockles working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hockles passes Ash's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hockles wants to control but Ash is keeping him busy.
Ash trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hockles lands a nice short elbow.
Ash is looking to improve his position.
Hockles working over Ash with some ground and pound. Ash looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Ash dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ash.
Ash scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Ash.
Ash lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hockles at a distance.
Ash throws a good cross that connects.
Ash shoots in looking for a takedown but Hockles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ash's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hockles thumps Ash with a low kick.
Myers Hockles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hockles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ash.
Hockles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ash. That did some damage!
Ash lands with a nice combination. Hockles backs away looking to recover.
Ash will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hockles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ash bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adam Ash is winning the standup battle so far.
Ash blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Ash connects with a right hand. Hockles shakes it off.
Ash tries to clinch but Hockles moves away
and Hockles counters with a left and a right that stings Ash.
Hockles shoots in for a takedown but Ash shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Ash.
Hockles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ash looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Hockles shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hockles showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hockles prevents Ash from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hockles wants to work for an arm triangle but Ash is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ash is looking for a sweep. Hockles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Hockles wants to take a breather but Ash is having none of it.
Hockles moves into full mount! Ash won't be happy about that!
Hockles in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB2#
Hockles is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ash can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ash slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ash taking some punishment here, with Hockles in his half guard. #SUB#
Ash looking for submissions off his back.
Hockles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Hockles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hockles slips a nice elbow through Ash's hands, connecting with Ash's forehead.
Hockles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ash tries to roll over but Hockles keeps him under control.
Hockles scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hockles wants to control but Ash is keeping him busy.
Ash is looking for a sweep. Hockles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Hockles there.
Myers Hockles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Hockles.
Hockles scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ash is trying to control but can't.
Hockles working Ash over with strikes. #T4#
Hockles blocks the strikes from Ash.
Ash wants to get back to full guard.
Hockles drops an elbow to the side of Ash's head.
Hockles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hockles is trying to control the action in half guard but Ash is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ash blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hockles.
Hockles slows the pace down in half guard.
Hockles lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Hockles is working for a submission of some sort.
Hockles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ash's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Myers Hockles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ash dodges the punch combination from Hockles.
Ash pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hockles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ash is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body kick there by Hockles.
Hockles throws a sloppy head kick and Ash moves out of range easily.
Hockles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ash avoids the head kick by Hockles.
Ash scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hockles doesn't seem bothered though.
Hockles throws a leg kick
and Ash counters with a three punch combo that has Hockles backing up. Hockles nods at Ash to acknowledge the strikes.
Ash blocks a head kick by Hockles.
Ash scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ash slips a jab from Hockles.
Ash lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ash wants to clinch up but Hockles keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Hockles feints and as Ash raises his hands in defense, Hockles changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hockles with a nice head shot there.
Hockles wants to control from the top but Ash keeps moving. #T1#
Hockles working some strikes from top position.
Hockles stopping the sweep attempt from Ash.
Hockles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ash looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hockles is one step ahead there.
Ash avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hockles won't allow Ash to sweep him here.
Hockles stops Ash from standing up.
Ash looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hockles is one step ahead there.
Hockles makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hockles is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ash tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ash being controlled here, momentarily.
Hockles trying to control but Ash is working from the bottom.
Ash wants to stand but Hockles is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ash takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hockles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ash darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ash throws a lazy right hand but Hockles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Hockles releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ash lands with a cross.
It looks like Ash has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ash scores with a nice head shot.
Ash throws a hook but Hockles avoids it easily.#T3#
Hockles throws out a leg kick but Ash moves out of range and Hockles only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Ash.
Ash thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ash misses with a body shot.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses.
Hockles throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hockles tries a head kick but it misses.
Hockles lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ash stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ash wants it to stay on the feet.
Hockles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hockles wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Ash gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hockles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ash lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ash wants to pass the guard but Hockles is keeping the position.#T4#
Hockles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hockles lands a couple of elbows.
Hockles stopping the sweep attempt from Ash.
Hockles throws an elbow that misses. Ash uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hockles's guard. Nice move by Ash!#REVR#
Ash is stalling in the full guard.
Hockles trying to control the position.
Hockles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Adam Ash.
I think Ash has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
HFC Challengers 84
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Ash circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ash manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hero avoids the body shot from Ash.
Ash scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Canadian Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab from Ash.
Hero slips a straight right by Ash.
Ash lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ash misses with a wild combination.
Ash throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Hero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ash lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hero ducks under a wild hook from Ash.
Ash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hero moves away.#CL2#
Hero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hero scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Adam Ash has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ash misses with the head strike.
Ash throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ash blocks an uppercut.
Hero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ash trying to control the position but instead, Hero has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ash into the cage.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Hero misses with a punch on the inside.
Hero gets through Ash's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ash blocks an uppercut.
Ash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ash blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ash backwards.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Ash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Ash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hero. #TD#
Ash gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hero landing a few short strikes.
Ash scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ash scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hero missing with punches from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hero striking from the bottom. #T2#
Hero flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ash is looking to take a break and control but Hero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hero throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ash working the head and body with strikes.
Hero wants to improve his position but Ash is controlling well.
Hero is staying active underneath Ash, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ash working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Ash there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ash is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hero sees it coming and defends easily.
Hero tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ash working Hero over with strikes.
Ash is trying to control. Hero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ash 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.
Ash prevents Hero from improving his position.
Hero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ash scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#
Hero is rocked!#T3#
Ash lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hero! More strikes land and this one is all over! Ash jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Ash!
Adam Ash decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC 273 Compete
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
McDonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ash swivels and escapes.
Ash swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ash cracks McDonald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ash throws a leg kick but McDonald sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ash loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
McDonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Ash sprawls well. He's pushed McDonald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Adam Ash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie McDonald.
Ash clobbers McDonald with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
McDonald drives through with a takedown into Ash's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Ash.
Ash wants to stand but McDonald is controlling the position.
Ash doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
McDonald keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ash's head.
Ash is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDonald stands up over Ash, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ash looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ash keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #T1#
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDonald is looking to stand up but Ash won't let him.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ash is keeping the position for now.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ash works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDonald scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ash keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Ash bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald's guard. #REVR#
Ash throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing Ash from standing up.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ash from controlling successfully. #T2#
Ash working some strikes from top position.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ash throws a strike but McDonald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ash tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald stops Ash from standing up.
McDonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McDonald postures up in Ash's guard and throws a big left but Ash blocks it.
Ash will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Ash is retaining full guard.
McDonald scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Ash wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
McDonald trying to control but Ash is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ash is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ash is looking to stand up but McDonald won't let him.
Ash slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ash working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ash trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ash drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McDonald manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ash has McDonald in his guard.#REVB##T4#
McDonald postures up in Ash's guard and throws a big left but Ash blocks it.
Ash looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald is fighting to break Ash's control of his arms but Ash is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McDonald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ash looking for a sweep. Not yet Ash, not yet.
McDonald working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ash trying to control the position.
Ash is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
McDonald moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adam Ash will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
McDonald dives in and scores a takedown into Ash's guard.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ash's guard.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Ash is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ash tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McDonald has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
BOOM! McDonald connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ash sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Ash is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Ash tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ash is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
McDonald drops an elbow to the side of Ash's head. #SUB#
Ash looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ash wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McDonald is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
McDonald trying to control from half guard but Ash is working away.
McDonald wants to stand up but Ash is controlling the position.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if McDonald 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 moves into full guard.
McDonald working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ash's head.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Ash has wrist control.
Ash tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Ash looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ash preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ash is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is looking to pass into half guard but Ash pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ash is in guard.#REVR#
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ash is one step ahead there.
Ash trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ronnie McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDonald controls Ash momentarily but Ash frees himself.
Ash has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ash trying to stand up but can't free himself from McDonald's guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ash advances position into side control!
McDonald tries to improve position but can't.
Ash throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McDonald takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ash taking a break here but McDonald is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ash throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ash working the head and body with strikes.
Ash landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ash throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McDonald on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ash.
Ash connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDonald momentarily.
McDonald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ash as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Ash rushes McDonald and presses him up against the cage.
Ash tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ash pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Ash has him pressed against the cage.
Adam Ash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie McDonald.
Ash taking a breather.
McDonald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ash walks away with a smile on his face. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ash listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ash as he jumps to the side.
Ash throws a big counter combination but McDonald scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ash tries to clinch up.
Ash slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Ash lands with a cross.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Ash sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDonald shoots in but no luck this time.
McDonald drops his hands momentarily and Ash takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ash lands with a hook. McDonald tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#
McDonald is rocked!
Ash is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ash walks forward and throws a big overhand right! McDonald drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Ash swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from McDonald's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Ash!
Adam Ash seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
HFC 267 Frozen Time
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Ash coming out on top.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Ash knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been informed that Johnson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ash is looking to clinch. #TD#
Ash shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Ash got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ash has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Ash from controlling successfully.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ash's guard. #REVB#
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson postures up in Ash's guard and throws a big left but Ash blocks it.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ash wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Ash.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Ash looking for a triangle here. Johnson is fighting it but it looks tight! Ash pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Johnson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Adam Ash!
After winning the bout, Adam Ash thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
HFC 263 Have A Blast
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Ash pushes Barnaoui up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Ash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ash scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Barnaoui gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ash working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ash postures up.
Ash trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnaoui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ash stops Barnaoui from standing up. #SUB#
Barnaoui had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ash defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ash postures up in Barnaoui's guard and throws a big left but Barnaoui blocks it.
Ash must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnaoui wants to get back to his feet but Ash is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barnaoui controlling Ash's posture. #T1##SUB#
Ash avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnaoui controls Ash momentarily but Ash frees himself.
Barnaoui is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ash accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ash landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ash accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ash cracks Barnaoui with a solid left hand.#T2#
Barnaoui keeping moving, preventing Ash from controlling successfully.
Barnaoui preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ash scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Barnaoui looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnaoui wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ash's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnaoui controlling Ash's posture.
Barnaoui trying to control the position.
Barnaoui controlling Ash's posture. #T3#
Barnaoui looking to control.
Barnaoui keeping moving, preventing Ash from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Barnaoui looking for a guillotine here but Ash defends easily.
Ash preventing the sweep.
Barnaoui is pulling down on Ash's head. It's preventing any offense from Ash, at least for the moment.
Ash wants to control from the top but Barnaoui keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barnaoui manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ash manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ash wants to sweep here but Barnaoui controlling him for the moment.
Ash keeping moving, preventing Barnaoui from controlling successfully.
Ash is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnaoui is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at World Combat Sports Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnaoui is in close to Ash's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnaoui scoring with some ground and pound.
Ash is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnaoui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Ash dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from Ash does it's job there.
Ash closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ash will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Barnaoui finds it's way through Ash's defenses.
Barnaoui takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnaoui throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ash comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Ash misses.
Ash looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnaoui.
Barnaoui avoids the body shot from Ash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Ash moves into the clinch successfully.
Ash is leaning against Barnaoui and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Barnaoui manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Barnaoui. #T1##TD2#
Ash gets a double leg takedown into Barnaoui's guard.#ES#
Barnaoui is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Ash breaks the clinch.
Ash cracks Barnaoui with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Barnaoui gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Barnaoui tries for a kimura but Ash is defending well.
Barnaoui is working Ash over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ash is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnaoui off and has taken his back!
Ash scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Barnaoui is looking for a way out.
Ash has the hooks in. Barnaoui is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Ash tries to keep control of the position but Barnaoui is staying busy.
Barnaoui trying to control but not successfully.
Ash is trying to stick to Barnaoui's back but Barnaoui is turning into Ash. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ash's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Barnaoui.
Ash striking off his back but it's not causing Barnaoui any problems. #SUB2#
Ash is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ash trying to keep a closed guard but Barnaoui is proving a slippery customer.
Ash is looking to sweep but instead, Barnaoui has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Barnaoui is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Barnaoui trying to control the pace.
Barnaoui scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ash manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ash utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mansour Barnaoui overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Ash throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnaoui stopping the sweep attempt from Ash.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ash is looking to stand up but Barnaoui isn't so interested in that idea.
Barnaoui postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Barnaoui avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ash looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnaoui scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ash looking for a sweep. Not yet Ash, not yet.
Barnaoui keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ash's head.
Ash lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Barnaoui trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mansour Barnaoui will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barnaoui's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab lands there for Ash.
Ash shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnaoui as he jumps to the side.
Ash punishes Barnaoui's body with a nice straight punch.
Ash throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ash throws out a powerful jab.
Barnaoui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ash throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnaoui.
Barnaoui half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barnaoui throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ash's waist but Ash gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barnaoui off to one side.
Ash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ash takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ash moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Ash stuffs the takedown attempt from Barnaoui. Barnaoui gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Barnaoui misses.
Ash lunges at Barnaoui with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnaoui's hand.
Barnaoui slips a jab and a cross from Ash.
Ash misses with an uppercut. Barnaoui saw that one coming.
Barnaoui throws a leg kick but Ash moved away.
Barnaoui steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ash.
Ash getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnaoui blocks a head kick by Ash.
Barnaoui slips under a jab from Ash.
Barnaoui throws a hook to the side of Ash's head but Ash sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ash tries to work over Barnaoui's front leg with a kick but Barnaoui checks it.
Ash moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Ash fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnaoui attempts a counter takedown but Ash avoids it well and moves away.
Barnaoui has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mansour Barnaoui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ash throws a right hand that Barnaoui ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnaoui also avoids with ease.
Barnaoui throws a head kick but Ash moves out of range.
Ash just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnaoui throws an overhand right that lands on Ash's shoulder, as Ash tries to avoid the shot.
Ash throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Barnaoui counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ash is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Ash looking for submissions off his back.
Ash is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Barnaoui scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ash is looking for a sweep. Barnaoui is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ash is staying active underneath Barnaoui, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ash is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnaoui is trying to control. Ash wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barnaoui scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnaoui takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Barnaoui uses his free foot to push down on Ash's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ash.
Barnaoui fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ash tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnaoui avoids the attempt from Ash to control.
Ash sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Barnaoui is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnaoui seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ash does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adam Ash.
I think Ash 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Adam Ash!
Adam Ash seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
HFC 257 Evil Seeds
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Ash clobbers Holgersson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ash has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Holgersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ash manages to avoid it.
Ash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adam Ash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ash looks to land a combination. Holgersson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD#
Holgersson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ash is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ash taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB#
Holgersson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ash has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holgersson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ash prevents Holgersson from improving position. #SUB#
Holgersson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Ash tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Holgersson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Holgersson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Holgersson trying to control the position but Ash is working away.
Ash tries to buck Holgersson off but Holgersson is having none of it.
Ash is trying to control Holgersson's posture but Holgersson avoids it.
Holgersson slows the pace down.
Holgersson working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holgersson gets to mount! Ash was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T2#
Ash tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holgersson lands a big shot there that rocks Ash but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holgersson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ash is looking to escape.
Holgersson prevents Ash from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Ash that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee warns Ash that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Holgersson wants to control the pace but Ash is squirming around nicely.
Ash can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Holgersson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ash can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Holgersson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Holgersson lands a big elbow.
Holgersson prevents Ash from getting the reversal.
Holgersson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ash hang on?#ROC#
Ash is rocked!
Holgersson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ash is still in real trouble! Can Holgersson finish him?
Holgersson drops a big elbow. That's hurt Ash! More shots from Holgersson and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Holgersson!
After winning the bout, Nils Holgersson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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