PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Askrew (ranked 4180 p4p, 23596 weight class) and Dwayne Mill (ranked 496 p4p, 592 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Askrew
vs
Mill

185 cm
30
217
13 - 13 - 0

186 cm
25
213
7 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Askrew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Mill!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mill fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Askrew to the ground. Mill is now in Askrew's guard.
Mill trying to control but Askrew is working from the bottom.

Askrew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mill is aware though and is defending well.

Askrew working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Askrew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Askrew is looking for a triangle but Mill pushes his legs off easily.

Askrew is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mill has his hands clasped together but Askrew extends and breaks Mill's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Askrew.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Askrew!
A victorious Ben Askrew thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Dwayne Mill stepped up to the mic, saying 'Losing is part of learning, this is just a set back and I will return next time fully prepared and ready.'.