PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Askryn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grey Mousiest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Askryn
vs
Mousiest

176 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Vendetta Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Askryn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grey Mousiest!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousiest throws a leg kick but Askryn checks it.
A head kick misses from Askryn.
Mousiest misses with a looping right.

Askryn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half 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.
Askryn controlling the action here.
Askryn trying to control from half guard but Mousiest is working away.
Still in half guard, Askryn seems content to control.
Mousiest really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askryn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askryn is looking to advance position but Mousiest won't allow it.
Askryn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mousiest wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mousiest is looking to control Askryn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mousiest avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Askryn is trying to control. Mousiest wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Askryn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mousiest is looking for a sweep. Askryn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mousiest is trying to control but can't.
Mousiest gets full guard.
Askryn postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Askryn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Askryn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mousiest is trying to keep Askryn in close.
Askryn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askryn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mousiest!
Askryn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Askryn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mousiest looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mousiest is trying to control Askryn's posture but Askryn avoids it.
Askryn lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mousiest down.
Mousiest wants to control but Askryn postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mousiest is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousiest trying to remain calm as Askryn controls from the top position.
Mousiest manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Askryn is pressing down on Mousiest's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mousiest is holding on for now.
Askryn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mousiest trying to control from the bottom.
Mousiest trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Askryn manages to pass to mount!
Mousiest tries to hold on but Askryn pushes him away.
Mousiest in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Askryn avoids the attempt from Mousiest to control.
Askryn tries to control but Mousiest wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousiest tries to hold on but Askryn pushes him away.
Mousiest is desperately trying to improve his position but Askryn has a good base and remains in mount.
Askryn with shots to the head and body - Mousiest looks very uncomfortable down there.
Askryn lands a big elbow.
Mousiest is trying to stand.
Mousiest working to try and regain half guard.
Askryn landing strikes from the mount and Mousiest is in trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askryn looking to control but Mousiest is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mousiest is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Askryn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Askryn is landing with some decent strikes but Mousiest is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Askryn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Askryn blocks a head kick by Mousiest.
Askryn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mousiest throws out the jab.
Askryn avoids the head kick by Mousiest.
Grey Mousiest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mousiest tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Askryn was well out of range. Poor timing from Mousiest.
Mousiest does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mousiest blocks a head kick by Askryn.
Askryn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Askryn staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askryn staying out of range there.
Mousiest finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mousiest misses with a hook.
Mousiest looks to score with a jab to the body but Askryn is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousiest throws a head kick that misses.
Mousiest plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mousiest lands a high kick!
Askryn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Askryn checks the leg kick.
Mousiest throws a sloppy head kick and Askryn moves out of range easily.
Askryn throws a leg kick but Mousiest checks it.
Grey Mousiest is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mousiest wants to slow Askryn down by chopping away at his legs.
Askryn throws a head kick but Mousiest moves out of range.
Askryn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mousiest can do to turn this around?
Mousiest throws a right and a left that Askryn avoids nicely.
Mousiest throws a low kick but it's checked well by Askryn.

Askryn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mousiest is trying to control but can't.
Askryn is controlling the pace.
Mousiest wants to control but Askryn is keeping busy.
Askryn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Askryn lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousiest is staying active underneath Askryn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mousiest is trying to maintain the position but Askryn is very close to passing his half guard.
Askryn controlling the action here.
Mousiest blocking the ground and pound attempt from Askryn.
Mousiest tries to get to full guard but Askryn has control of the leg.
Askryn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mousiest is concentrating on defense, preventing Askryn from advancing position.
Askryn wants to control but Mousiest is keeping him busy.
Well, if Askryn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mousiest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mousiest is looking to control Askryn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mousiest avoid being mounted?

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mousiest throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Askryn misses with a double jab.
Mousiest takes a swing at Askryn's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Mousiest misses.
Mousiest throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Askryn.
Check out the look on Askryn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Askryn lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Grey Mousiest 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!

Askryn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mousiest.
An inside leg kick from Mousiest misses.
Mousiest walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Askryn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mousiest chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Askryn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mousiest has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Askryn is working away from the top position though.
Mousiest is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mousiest wants to control the action here but instead Askryn manages to pass to full mount!
Mousiest can't escape the position.
Askryn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Askryn is landing with some decent strikes but Mousiest is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Askryn punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mousiest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Askryn connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mousiest wants to hold on but Askryn pushes him away.
Askryn raining down shots from the mount!
Askryn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Askryn in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mousiest wants to control but Askryn is having none of it.
Mousiest tries to buck Askryn off but he can't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askryn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mousiest taking shots to the head.
Askryn controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousiest tries to hold on but Askryn postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mousiest is in all sorts of trouble here.
Askryn controlling the pace for now.
Mousiest taking shots to the head.
Mousiest is looking to get to half guard.
Askryn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Askryn 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.
Askryn working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Askryn with good strikes from the mount here!
Mousiest is squirming around, avoiding Askryn's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousiest is in a horrible position here. Askryn smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Askryn raining down hammerfists from mount.
Askryn wants to control the pace but Mousiest is squirming around nicely.
Mousiest taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Mousiest that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mousiest wants to hold on but Askryn pushes him away.
Askryn looking to control but Mousiest is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mousiest tries to reverse the position but Askryn maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askryn raining down shots from the mount!
Askryn avoids the attempt from Mousiest to control.
Mousiest is desperately trying to improve his position but Askryn has a good base and remains in mount.
Askryn is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mousiest can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Askryn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mousiest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Askryn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Askryn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Askryn with shots to the head and body - Mousiest looks very uncomfortable down there.

Mousiest is rocked!
Mousiest is desperately trying to improve his position but Askryn has a good base and remains in mount.
Mousiest is still in real trouble! Can Askryn finish him?
The referee warns Mousiest that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Askryn wants to control the pace but Mousiest is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Askryn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Askryn 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Askryn!
After winning the bout, Ben Askryn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.