PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Ash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myers Hockles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ash
vs
Hockles

178 cm
36
161 lbs
22 - 17 - 2

168 cm
34
157 lbs
19 - 22 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 22 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Adam Ash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 22 - 1, fighting out of New York, Myers Hockles!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hockles throws a sloppy head kick and Ash moves out of range easily.
Hockles walks into a left hand.

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.

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.

Hockles working for a triangle but Ash defends it easily.
Hockles is trying to control the position but Ash postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

Hockles looking for a guillotine here but Ash defends easily.
Hockles looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

Hockles stops Ash from standing up.
Hockles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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.

Ash had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hockles defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

Ash looking for submissions off his back.
Hockles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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!

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

Ash wants to pass the guard but Hockles is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hockles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

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!

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!