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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lito Lapid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Ashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ashley's choice of entrance music: Epic by Farhan Khan. Lito Lapid could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Winston Ashley's chin.
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180 cm
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160 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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178 cm
28
170 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lito Lapid! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Winston Ashley! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ashley throws a hook but Lapid avoids it easily. Lapid slips a jab and a cross from Ashley.
Lapid slips a straight right by Ashley. Ashley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lapid is out of range. Lapid with a poor takedown and Ashley counters with a straight right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ashley lands a jab to the nose. Lapid with a poor takedown and Ashley counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ashley throws a lazy right hand but Lapid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lapid has his takedown stuffed and Ashley counters with a stiff right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lito Lapid. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ashley tries to bum rush Lapid with a series of wild strikes but Lapid uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ashley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lapid. Ashley misses with an uppercut. Lapid saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lapid gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ashley. Ashley missing with a left hand there. Lapid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ashley scores with a jab. Ashley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Ashley throws a hook but Lapid blocks it. Lapid gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Ashley counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A big right from Ashley misses. Ashley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lapid. Good work by Lapid as he checks the leg kick. Lapid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ashley. Ashley is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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. Lapid staying out of range there. Lapid blocks a jab. Ashley throws a jab when Lapid was well out of range. Lapid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Lapid slips a straight right by Ashley. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Ashley dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ashley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Ashley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lapid gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Ashley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lapid with a lazy takedown attempt and Ashley counters with a stiff right hand. Lapid moves out of range as Ashley strikes. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lapid staying out of range there. Ashley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Ashley throws a hook but Lapid avoids it easily. Lapid misses with a takedown attempt and Ashley counters with a lovely straight right hand! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lito Lapid. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lapid doesn't succeed with the takedown and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ashley throws a lazy right hand but Lapid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A big left from Ashley misses. Good work by Lapid as he checks the leg kick. Lapid with a lazy takedown attempt and Ashley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lapid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A slow jab from Ashley misses its intended target. Ashley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lapid. A big left from Ashley misses. Lapid walks into a stiff left hand from Ashley. Ashley misses with a hook. Lapid ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ashley catches Lapid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Ashley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Lapid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ashley. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lapid. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Ashley misses with a straight left. Lapid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ashley throws out the jab. Ashley missing with a left hand there. Lapid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Ashley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ashley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lapid counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lapid. Ashley tries to land a sweep but no joy. Lapid postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ashley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lapid, into his guard. Lapid is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Lapid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ashley wants to get up but he can't break Lapid's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. This has been an exciting period of action! Lapid has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ashley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Lapid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ashley is aware though and is defending well. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ashley gets to his feet - Lapid follows without any prompting. Winston Ashley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ashley misses with a straight right. Ashley misses with a hook. Lapid ducked under it nicely. Lapid blocks a jab. Lapid slips under a jab. Lapid has his takedown stuffed and Lapid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lapid takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Lapid tries for a takedown but Ashley circles away easily and Lapid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A slow jab from Ashley misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lapid shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Ashley counters with a lovely straight right hand! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lito Lapid. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ashley misses with a low kick. Lapid shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Ashley counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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. Lapid misses with a takedown and Ashley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ashley misses with the combination.
Ashley is looking to slow Lapid down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight! Lito Lapid showed his dominance in that final round. I think Ashley 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Ashley!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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