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Event:
HFC 7 - Wolf vs Vandoren
Date: Mar 06, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Bee looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ashby!
Bee fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bee fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bee is working Ashby over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ashby prevents Bee from improving position.
Ashby tries to bench press Bee off him but Bee keeps the position.
Bee throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ashby takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Bee tries for a kimura but Ashby is defending well.
Bee working the ground and pound but Ashby is defending the strikes.
Bee throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ashby told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ashby prevents Bee from improving position.
Bee wants to control but Ashby is keeping him busy. #T1#
Ashby is looking for a sweep.
Ashby gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bee throwing strikes here but Ashby is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#SUB#
Ashby defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bee.
Bee throws some wild stikes that Ashby manages to avoid easily.
Bee thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bee sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ashby is looking to escape.
Bee controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Bee misses with a head shot.
Bee lands a nice shot to the head.
Bee looking to ground and pound but Ashby is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bee in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC#
Ashby is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Cory Ashby has been cut.
Ashby looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bee loads up with a big shot that hurts Ashby! He's pulled Bee in close but Bee has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Ashby survive? More strikes from Bee and Ashby is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Killer Bee!
Killer Bee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SMASH: Kray vs Vader
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Wood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ashby looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ashby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ashby slips under a jab from Wood.
Wood cracks Ashby with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Wood.#CL#
Ashby moves into the clinch.
Wood stalling the fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Wood.
Wood missing with knees to the body.
Wood is trying to break the clinch but Ashby has him pressed against the cage.
Ashby dodges an elbow strike from Wood.
Ashby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood just leaning against Ashby, taking a breather. #BC2#
Wood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wood avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Ashby misses with a takedown attempt
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ashby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ashby takes one to the side of the head.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Wood! Ashby is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Wood!
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Event:
SMASH: Heed vs Hedger (NC)
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Demuss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ashby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ashby blocks a head kick by Demuss.
Demuss fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Demuss connects with a high kick.
Ashby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Demuss scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ashby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Demuss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ashby somewhat.
Ashby is breathing heavily.
Ashby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ashby throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Demuss counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demuss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ashby is keeping the position for now.
Demuss in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Demuss scoring with punches to the head and body.
Demuss throwing strikes from guard but Ashby blocks nicely.
Demuss wants to control from the top but Ashby keeps moving. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Demuss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU2#
Demuss gets to his feet. Ashby looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Demuss lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Demuss shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Demuss showed some decent athleticism there.
Demuss keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Demuss might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ashby looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Demuss not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Demuss trying to control from half guard but Ashby is working away.
Demuss missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Demuss tries to pass to full mount but Ashby defends it.
Demuss has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Demuss controlling his opponent.
Demuss throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ashby wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Demuss.
Demuss has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Demuss with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Demuss is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Demuss in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC2#
Ashby is rocked!
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Demuss has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Demuss lands a big elbow.
Oh Ashby is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Demuss postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Ashby is out cold - huge knockout for Demuss!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jake Demuss!
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Event:
SMASH: Deertay vs Stienis
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Ashby throws a combination that misses
and Snow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Cory Ashby has been cut.
Snow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ashby drops his hands momentarily. Snow doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Ashby staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Ashby doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Snow!
Brian Snow bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
SMASH: Donnelly vs Barbosa
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Ashby scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Johann Bernoulli has been cut.#TD#
Bernoulli shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bernoulli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bernoulli stopping the sweep attempt from Ashby.
Bernoulli lands a couple of elbows.
Bernoulli trying to control but Ashby is working from the bottom.
Bernoulli postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bernoulli throws a big elbow that misses.
Bernoulli postures up in Ashby's guard and throws a big left but Ashby blocks it.
Bernoulli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bernoulli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bernoulli stops Ashby from standing up.
Bernoulli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ashby's head.
Ashby has momentary wrist control but Bernoulli slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ashby wants to stand but Bernoulli is controlling the position. #T1#
Bernoulli looking to sit in guard and control but Ashby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ashby preventing the sweep.
Bernoulli pulls Ashby in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bernoulli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bernoulli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bernoulli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bernoulli postures up in Ashby's guard and throws a big left but Ashby blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bernoulli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bernoulli postures up in Ashby's guard and throws a big left but Ashby blocks it. #T2#
Bernoulli throws an elbow that misses. Ashby uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bernoulli's guard. Nice move by Ashby!#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bernoulli is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bernoulli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bernoulli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bernoulli working some strikes from top position.
Bernoulli postures up in Ashby's guard and throws a big left but Ashby blocks it.
Bernoulli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bernoulli chips away with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bernoulli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bernoulli throws a big right hand that misses.
Ashby is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bernoulli wants to control from the top but Ashby keeps moving.
Bernoulli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Ashby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bernoulli.
Bernoulli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ashby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ashby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernoulli throws a strike but Ashby rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ashby won't allow Bernoulli to sweep him here.
Bernoulli is working hard here to advance position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bernoulli holds on and takes a little breather.
Bernoulli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bernoulli throws an elbow that misses. Ashby uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bernoulli's guard. Nice move by Ashby!#REVB#
Bernoulli looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bernoulli tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Bernoulli is pulling down on Ashby's head to control his posture.
Bernoulli trying to control the position.
#SU2#
Ashby decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bernoulli looks for a takedown but Ashby sprawls well.
Ashby throws a counter combo.
Bernoulli fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Bernoulli has closed the distance and engaged Ashby in a clinch.
Ashby working hard to break the clinch.
Bernoulli keeps control of Ashby as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bernoulli throws a head punch that misses.
Bernoulli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ashby backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Bernoulli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johann Bernoulli's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bernoulli has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ashby slaps away a takedown attempt from Bernoulli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Bernoulli backs off Ashby throws a huge counter combo but Bernoulli manages to avoid it all.
Bernoulli looks for a takedown but Ashby sprawls well.
No luck for Bernoulli with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johann Bernoulli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashby slips a straight right by Bernoulli.
Johann Bernoulli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bernoulli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ashby. #TD#
Bernoulli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bernoulli lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Ashby is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bernoulli prevents Ashby from breaking the clinch.
Bernoulli goes for a takedown attempt but Ashby pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#KD2#
Nice combo by Ashby! Oh, that's hurt him - Bernoulli falls to the canvas and Ashby follows him into side control. #ROC2#
Bernoulli is rocked!#T1##SU2#
Ashby decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Oh Bernoulli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cory Ashby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ashby cracks Bernoulli's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Bernoulli slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Ashby can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cory Ashby!
Cory Ashby took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
SMASH: Un vs Harris
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Klong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ashby looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Klong closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ashby's guard.#ES2#
Ashby has his feet on Klong's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Klong fails with a takedown attempt.
Ashby is looking for the big counter here.
Ashby keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kling Klong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Klong misses.
Klong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ashby is fending him off so far but Klong persists. Nope, Ashby circles away and we're back to standing.
Ashby misses with the combination.
Klong misses with a takedown attempt - Ashby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Ashby wants to clinch.
Ashby wants to land a leg kick but Klong is out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ashby 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.
Klong shoots in for a takedown but Ashby shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Klong tries to keep at a distance but Ashby has taken the fight into the clinch.
Klong can't get the takedown.
Ashby is pressed up against the cage. Klong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ashby down to the mat. Ashby avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ashby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ashby looks for a takedown but Klong sprawls well.
Klong appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Klong closes the distance and clinches up with Ashby, looking for a takedown. Klong pushes Ashby against the cage but Ashby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Klong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ashby sprawls well. Ashby wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Klong gets slowly back to his feet.
Ashby lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sloppy strikes from Ashby. Those never looked like landing.
Ashby fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Klong misses the target.
Klong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ashby circles away.
Klong shoots for a takedown but Ashby saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Klong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ashby's half guard.#SUB#
Klong wants to work for an arm triangle but Ashby is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ashby is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Klong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ashby defending well though. #T3#
Klong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Klong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Klong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Klong drops an elbow to the side of Ashby's head.
Klong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Klong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Klong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ashby defending well though.
Klong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ashby trying to control here.
Klong is nestled in close to Ashby, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Klong throwing shots but Ashby is blocking nicely.
Ashby is looking for a sweep. Klong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Klong working Ashby over with strikes.
Klong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Klong thows a huge punch but Ashby dodges it nicely.
Klong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ashby defending well though.
Klong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ashby is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Klong scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Ashby is defending against the submission attempts here by Klong.
Klong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Klong missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Klong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Klong stops Ashby from getting back to his feet.
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 Kling Klong will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Klong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ashby circles away.
Kling Klong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ashby's waist but Ashby gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Klong off to one side.
Klong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ashby pinned against the cage. Ashby gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kling Klong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klong dives in and grabs Ashby's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ashby pushes down on Klong's head and hops out.
Klong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Klong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ashby defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ashby clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Klong wants to take the fight to the mat but Ashby manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Klong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ashby prevents it.
Klong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ashby fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Ashby instigates a clinch.
Ashby gets underhooks to prevent Klong's takedown attempt.
Ashby stops a takedown attempt from Klong.
Ashby prevents a takedown attempt there.
Klong tries for a takedown but Ashby manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
Klong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Ashby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ashby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klong.
Ashby lands a head kick. Klong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ashby throws a combination that misses
and Klong counters with a two punch combo.
Ashby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ashby wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Ashby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Klong throws a combination. Ashby tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cory Ashby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Ashby. Those never looked like landing.
Ashby gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Klong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Klong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ashby is fending him off so far but Klong persists. Nope, Ashby circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Ashby. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Klong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Klong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ashby's guard.
Klong won't allow Ashby to get back to his feet.
Klong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Klong is looking to work some ground and pound but Ashby has wrist control.
Klong looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Klong postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ashby is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Klong, into his guard. #REVB#
Kling Klong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ashby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Klong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ashby is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Ashby would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Klong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ashby defends it easily.#SU2#
Ashby stands up from Klong's guard - Ashby perhaps looking for a knockout.
Klong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ashby getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Klong cracks Ashby with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashby shoots in for a double leg but Klong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Klong gets the takedown into side control.
Klong throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ashby taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ashby is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cory Ashby will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Klong fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Ashby has Klong up against the cage in a clinch.
Klong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ashby pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Klong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ashby pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kling Klong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashby scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Ashby.
Ashby throws a head kick but Klong moves out of range.
Ashby takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Klong closes the distance and clinches up with Ashby, looking for a takedown. Klong pushes Ashby against the cage but Ashby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Ashby gets caught flat footed, as Klong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ashby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ashby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Klong connects with a couple of short punches.
Klong throwing strikes from guard but Ashby blocks nicely.
Klong throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Klong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ashby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ashby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ashby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Klong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Klong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ashby is keeping the position for now.
Klong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Klong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Klong tries for a takedown but Ashby sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Klong closes the distance and clinches up with Ashby, looking for a takedown. Klong pushes Ashby against the cage but Ashby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ashby looks to land a combination but Klong avoids it well. #CL2#
Ashby has closed the distance and engaged Klong in a clinch.
Klong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ashby avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Klong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ashby fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Klong shoots in but Ashby avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ashby stuffs the takedown.
Klong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ashby defends well and Klong ends up having to push Ashby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Ashby moves into range and clinches up with Klong.#T4#
Klong has Ashby pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ashby manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ashby prevents a takedown attempt there.
Klong tries to score a body lock takedown but Ashby shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Ashby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Klong goes for a takedown attempt but Ashby pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ashby goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ashby keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klong misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cory Ashby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ashby 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory Ashby!
Cory Ashby took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ashby napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ashby keeps working.
Jones lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jones misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ashby defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashby is not content to let Jones control the position. #T1#
Jones remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ashby is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones takes a little break here. Ashby wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Jones stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ashby wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side#TD#
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Jones trying to control but Ashby is working from the bottom.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ashby is keeping the position for now.
Jones wants to control from the top but Ashby keeps moving. #T3#
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ashby wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Ashby keeps moving. #SU#
Jones stands and steps away. Ashby gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ashby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ashby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ashby is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Jones scores with a takedown into Ashby's guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Ashby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jones looking to control.
Jones wants to sweep here but Ashby controlling him for the moment.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Ashby decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ashby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Ashby moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Ashby is controlling the position. #BC2#
Ashby manages to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Ashby has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Ashby closes the distance and clinches.
Jones tries to pull guard but Ashby holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones tries to pull guard but Ashby won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Ashby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Ashby. Ashby gets slowly back to his feet. #T1##CL#
Jones has Ashby up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Ashby avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones wants to break free but Ashby has control.
#BC2#
Ashby manages to break the clinch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ashby as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ashby misses with a head kick.
Ashby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Ashby. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Ashby.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2##CL2#
Ashby moves into the clinch.
Ashby lands a nice elbow.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Ashby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Ashby lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Ashby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Jon Jones 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!#CL2#
Ashby clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Ashby breaks the clinch.
Ashby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Ashby throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ashby fails to land with a series of punches.
Ashby throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries for a takedown but Ashby sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cory Ashby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashby throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ashby looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Ashby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ashby throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Ashby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Ashby moves into range and clinches up with Jones.#T4#
Jones working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Ashby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Ashby moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Ashby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ashby moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Ashby's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ashby duly obliges. #CL2#
Ashby closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.#BC2#
Ashby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Ashby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jon Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ashby scores with a head kick.
Ashby shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Ashby's guard.
Ashby keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ashby's head.#SU#
Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones trying to control but Ashby is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Ashby manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Ashby drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Ashby keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Ashby manages to break the clinch.
Cory Ashby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ashby slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.#KD2#
Ashby drops Jones with a nice combination! Ashby dives into Jones's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Jones is rocked!#SU2#
Ashby gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt. #T2##TD2#
Ashby scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Ashby stands up.
Ashby connects with a nice cross there... Jones is looking wobbly and Ashby recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Jones to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Ashby jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cory Ashby!
A determined Cory Ashby didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
CFC 7: Halloween Havoc
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Klitschko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Klitschko scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Cory Ashby has been cut.
Klitschko lands an elbow that stopped Ashby in his tracks for a moment.
Klitschko lands an elbow inside that Ashby shrugs off.
Klitschko landing knees to the body.
Ashby is breathing heavily.
Ashby takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee is keeping an eye on Klitschko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Klitschko stalling in the clinch.
Klitschko continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Klitschko misses with a knee to the head.
Klitschko lands an elbow just above Ashby 's eye. #CUT2#
Cory Ashby's cut is getting worse.
Klitschko tries a knee to the head but Ashby blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klitschko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ashby's face.
Klitschko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Klitschko misses with a knee strike.
Klitschko lands an elbow inside. #T1##KD2#
Ashby gets dropped by a huge elbow on the inside by Klitschko! He drops to his knees and Klitschko takes his back! This one might not last much longer! #ROC2#
Ashby is rocked!
Klitschko lands a big shot to the side of the head and Ashby goes limp! He's out cold - the ref jumps in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vitali Klitschko!
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Event:
CFC 4: Welcome To The Show
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Bundy lands a nice shot that snaps Ashby's head back.
Nice jab there from Bundy. #CUT#
It looks like Cory Ashby has been cut.
Bundy lands with a good body shot.#KD#
Bundy lands a big right hand that sends Ashby crashing to the mat! Bundy stays standing though and waves Ashby back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! Bundy lands a beautiful left hook that drops Ashby. Ashby tries to recover but Bundy is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Ashby lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Bundy!
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Event:
CFC 1: The Beginning
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Ashby drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Von Ver Huevan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ashby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ashby takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Von Ver Huevan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been told by Von Ver Huevan's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Von Ver Huevan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ashby at a distance.
Ashby looks winded!
Von Ver Huevan throws an overhand right that has Ashby reeling! Von Ver Huevan follows up with more punches and Ashby is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Magnus Von Ver Huevan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Ashby fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ochila sprawls well initially but Ashby persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ochila tries to get to full guard but Ashby has control of the leg.
Ochila is staying active underneath Ashby, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ochila tries to roll over but Ashby keeps him under control.
Ochila keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ochila is staying active underneath Ashby, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ochila has his hands clasped together around Ashby's back. He's all about the action.
Ochila is staying active underneath Ashby, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ashby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Ashby decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Ashby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ashby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Ashby fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ochila! But no joy.
Ashby wants to slow Ochila down by chopping away at his legs.
Ashby wants to clinch but Ochila slips to the side
and Ochila counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A punch combination from Ashby misses.
Nice sprawl there from Ochila as Ashby shoots in.
Ashby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ashby swinging wildly here.
Ashby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ochila finds it's way round the side to connect with Ashby's head.
Ashby 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.
Doctor Ochila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ashby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ochila counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cory Ashby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Ochila swats away the attempt to clinch by Ashby.
Ashby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ochila sprawls well. Ochila wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ashby gets slowly back to his feet.
Ochila is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ashby swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ochila counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ashby!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ashby.
Ochila appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Ashby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashby is breathing heavily.
Crunch! Ochila slams his shin into Ashby's torso.#T3#
Ochila throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ochila lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ashby's sensitive parts.
Ashby walks into a stiff left hand from Ochila.
Ochila uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD2#
Ochila lands a big right hand that sends Ashby crashing to the mat! Ochila stays standing though and waves Ashby back to his feet!#ROC2#
Ashby is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Cory Ashby has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Ashby fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ochila to the ground. Ashby is now in Ochila's guard.
Ochila 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.
Ochila has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ochila wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Ochila is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ochila tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Ashby stands up and waves to Ochila to follow him.
Good standup being displayed there by Ochila as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Ashby looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ochila is controlling Ashby's trapped leg to prevent Ashby from advancing to side control.
Ochila works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Ochila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cory Ashby's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Ashby shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Ashby drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ochila manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ashby has Ochila in his guard.#REVB#
Ashby wants to get back to his feet but Ochila is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ochila is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ochila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ochila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ashby is keeping the position for now.
Ochila controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ashby looking for a sweep. Not yet Ashby, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ochila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ochila trying to control the position from guard on top but Ashby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ochila controlling from the top position.
Ashby wants to stand and escape but Ochila is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Ochila gets tackled into the cage by Ashby. Ashby maintains the clinch. #BC#
Ashby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3##TD#
Ashby looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ochila!
Ochila sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Ashby is looking for a kimura here.
Ochila is looking for a sweep. Ashby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ochila felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ochila controlling the position for now.
Ochila slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ochila avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ochila controlling Ashby's posture. #T4#
Ochila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ashby is one step ahead there.
Ochila is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ochila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ochila wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU#
Ashby stands up from Ochila's guard - Ashby perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Ashby dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cory Ashby's cut.
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#
Ashby scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Ashby throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ochila tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ashby is in Ochila's guard.
Ashby with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SU#
Ashby stands up from Ochila's guard - Ashby perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Ashby gets a takedown into half guard.
Ochila tries to get to full guard but Ashby has control of the leg. #T1#
Ochila keeps trying to improve his position.
Ashby working Ochila over with strikes.
Ochila wants to improve his position but Ashby is controlling well.
#SU#
Ashby stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jab by Ochila.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ochila.
Doctor Ochila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ashby has his takedown stuffed
and Ochila counters with a stiff right hand.
Ashby moves to clinch but Ochila breaks away
and Ochila counters with an outside leg kick.
#T2#
A nice combination there by Ashby.
Ashby closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ochila circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ochila connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashby throws a nice looking combination but Ochila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ochila is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ochila lands a leg kick that knocks Ashby off balance momentarily.
Ochila cracks the inside of Ashby's front leg. #TD#
Ashby shoots in and gets a takedown into Ochila's guard.
Ochila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ashby is one step ahead there. #SU#
Ashby gets to his feet - Ochila follows without any prompting. #T3##TD#
Ashby throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ochila tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ashby is in Ochila's guard.
Ochila looking to control.
Ochila has his hands on Ashby's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Ochila has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ochila is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ochila slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Ashby pushes Ochila off looking to stand but Ochila dives back in and keeps control.
Ochila tries to pass to full mount but Ashby defends it.
Ochila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ashby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cory Ashby showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ashby 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory Ashby!
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