PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Ash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton has chosen Lose Yourself as his entrance music. Adam Ash has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ash
vs
Clayton

178 cm
25
161 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
164 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Ash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Clayton!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ash dives in and scores a takedown into Clayton's guard.
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 loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clayton keeping full guard, as Ash tries to pass.
Clayton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ash.
Ash is stalling in the full guard.
Clayton is trying to keep Ash in close.
Ash stopping the sweep attempt from Clayton.
Ash postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ash lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clayton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ash missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ash scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ash looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ash pushing down on Clayton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Clayton actively working from the bottom here.

Ash wants to work for an arm triangle but Clayton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ash wants to control but Clayton is keeping him busy.
Clayton wants to control but Ash is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clayton moves into full guard.
Ash wants to control from the top but Clayton keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clayton has his foot on Ash's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ash works his way back into a safe position though.
Ash is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clayton is keeping the position for now.

Clayton 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clayton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Clayton 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.
Clayton is looking to pass Ash's guard but actually Ash recovers to full guard.
Clayton stopping the sweep attempt from Ash.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton trying to control but Ash is working from the bottom.

Ash looking for a guillotine here but Clayton defends easily.

Ash working for a triangle but Clayton defends it easily.
Clayton throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Ash is nestled in close to Clayton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ash trying to control the action but Clayton is working from the bottom.
Ash working the head and body with strikes.
Ash lands with a punch from half guard.
Clayton moves into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ash lands a couple of decent looking shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ash drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ash jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ash is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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!

Clayton misses with an uppercut.
Clayton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch combination from Clayton misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Clayton blocks the leg kick.
Clayton has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ash is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ash's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clayton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ash scrambles back to his feet.
Clayton wants to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Ash blocks the low kick.
Ash keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ash throws a shot from downtown. Clayton moves away and avoids it.
Clayton scores with a jab to the body.
Clayton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ash pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clayton back to the cage. Ash follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Clayton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clayton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Ash. No joy for Clayton on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adam Ash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Clayton.
Ash bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clayton's head.

Clayton gets caught flat footed, as Ash shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ash 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.
Ash slips nicely into half guard.

Clayton looking for submissions off his back.
Clayton is looking to improve his position.
Clayton gets full guard.
Clayton keeping full guard, as Ash tries to pass.

Ash has gone for a leg lock! Clayton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ash's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton stopping the sweep attempt from Ash.
Ash utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Clayton 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.
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.
Clayton is looking to control Ash's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clayton avoid being mounted?
Ash lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton wants to control but Ash is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clayton is looking for a sweep. Ash is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ash is trying to control. Clayton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ash is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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. Ash connects with a nice short shot to Clayton's temple.

Clayton is rocked!
Ash looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clayton is still in real trouble! Can Ash finish him?
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. Ash connects with a nice short shot to Clayton's temple.
Clayton trying to control but Ash postures up.
Ash working Clayton over with strikes.
Clayton wants to get back to full guard.
Ash lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Clayton! 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 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Ash!
An out of breath and clearly excited Adam Ash thanked Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).