PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Symbol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prince Symbol has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Albert Ashton's chin.

Ashton
vs
Symbol

178 cm
27
190 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

150 cm
26
196 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!
FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Albert Ashton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Prince Symbol!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Symbol throws the left hand but Ashton avoids the punch easily.

Ashton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ashton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ashton won't allow Symbol to sweep him here.
Ashton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ashton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Ashton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ashton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton is fighting to break Symbol's control of his arms but Symbol is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ashton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Symbol leaves Ashton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Symbol slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Ashton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Symbol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ashton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ashton keeping moving, preventing Symbol from controlling successfully.
Symbol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Ashton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ashton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Symbol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ashton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Symbol is one step ahead there.
Symbol wants to control from the top but Ashton keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ashton wants to clinch up but Symbol keeps it at a distance.
Albert Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashton with a poor takedown

and Symbol counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ashton!
Ashton is trying desperately to improve position.
Ashton taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Symbol working the ground and pound effectively.
Symbol fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ashton is working to get back to half guard.
Ashton gets back to half guard.
Ashton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Symbol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ashton swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Ashton has an active guard here but Symbol has managed to pass into half guard.
Ashton is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ashton is looking to control Symbol's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ashton avoid being mounted?
Symbol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ashton taking some punishment here, with Symbol in his half guard.
Symbol slips a nice elbow through Ashton's hands, connecting with Ashton's forehead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Symbol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Symbol takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ashton wants to improve his position but Symbol is controlling well.
Ashton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Symbol scores with a couple of nice shots.
Symbol throwing shots but Ashton is blocking nicely.
Ashton wants to improve his position but Symbol is controlling well.
Symbol seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symbol winds up and cracks Ashton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Symbol connects with a nice short shot to Ashton's temple.
Symbol scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ashton wants to improve his position but Symbol is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Symbol working over Ashton with some ground and pound. Ashton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ashton manages to get to full guard.
Symbol landing with the ground and pound.

Symbol is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ashton has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Symbol is looking to defend but Ashton has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Symbol! Ashton pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Symbol taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Albert Ashton!