PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacek Trzebiatowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacek Trzebiatowski will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Askren
vs
Trzebiatowski

166 cm
25
272 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benny Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jacek Trzebiatowski!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Trzebiatowski.

Trzebiatowski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Askren wants to control but Trzebiatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Askren tries to roll over but Trzebiatowski keeps him under control.
Askren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Askren wants to control but Trzebiatowski passes into side.
Askren seems a little lost for a moment, as Trzebiatowski dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Askren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trzebiatowski working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trzebiatowski is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Askren will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trzebiatowski working the head with strikes.
Askren has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Askren looks to move to half guard but instead Trzebiatowski has passed into mount! Damn!
Askren takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren reaches up and holds on to Trzebiatowski to control the position.
Trzebiatowski pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Askren can't escape the position.
Trzebiatowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Trzebiatowski lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Trzebiatowski working Askren over with strikes here.
Askren is bucking up trying to escape but Trzebiatowski cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Trzebiatowski controlling his opponent.
Trzebiatowski is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Trzebiatowski lands a heavy elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trzebiatowski dominating with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trzebiatowski avoids the attempt from Askren to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trzebiatowski with shots to the head and body - Askren looks very uncomfortable down there.
Trzebiatowski controlling from the full mount.
Trzebiatowski punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Trzebiatowski.
Trzebiatowski controlling from the full mount.
Trzebiatowski landing punches.
Askren is looking to improve his position but Trzebiatowski isn't that keen on the idea.
Trzebiatowski controlling from the full mount.
Trzebiatowski lands a couple of good shots and Askren has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trzebiatowski throwing damaging strikes from the back! Askren could be in trouble here!
Askren trying to control but not successfully.
Askren knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trzebiatowski on the ground.
Trzebiatowski lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Trzebiatowski scores with punches from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Trzebiatowski controlling the positon.
Trzebiatowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trzebiatowski lands a shot to the head.
Trzebiatowski has Askren flattened out and is raining down punches.
Trzebiatowski has good solid back control here.
Askren is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trzebiatowski lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Trzebiatowski is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Askren up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askren takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Trzebiatowski has Askren flattened out and is raining down punches.
Trzebiatowski lands shots from the back.
Askren covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Trzebiatowski controlling from the back.
Askren is trying to remain composed but Trzebiatowski is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacek Trzebiatowski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Askren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trzebiatowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Askren.
Trzebiatowski has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Askren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trzebiatowski dives in for a single leg takedown but Askren sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Trzebiatowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Askren prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benny Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacek Trzebiatowski.
Trzebiatowski blocks an elbow strike from Askren.
Trzebiatowski takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Jacek Trzebiatowski has been cut.
Trzebiatowski prevents a body shot from Askren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trzebiatowski wants a takedown.
Trzebiatowski is working for takedown but Askren is calmly controlling the position for now.
Askren prevents a takedown attempt there.
Trzebiatowski blocks an elbow strike from Askren.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Askren.
Askren comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Trzebiatowski goes for a takedown attempt but Askren pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Askren clinches up against the cage.
Trzebiatowski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Askren.
Trzebiatowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trzebiatowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Askren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Trzebiatowski has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Askren is trying to keep an underhook but Trzebiatowski manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Askren wants to control but Trzebiatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Askren tries to get to full guard but Trzebiatowski has control of the leg.
Askren is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Trzebiatowski scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trzebiatowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Trzebiatowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jacek Trzebiatowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trzebiatowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trzebiatowski is nestled in close to Askren, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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. Trzebiatowski connects with a nice short shot to Askren's temple.
Trzebiatowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Askren wants to improve his position but Trzebiatowski is controlling well.
Askren is trying to control but can't.
Trzebiatowski drops an elbow to the side of Askren's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trzebiatowski working the head and body with strikes.
Askren trying to control from the bottom.
Trzebiatowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Trzebiatowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Askren!
Trzebiatowski controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trzebiatowski lands a big elbow.
Askren keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Askren is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trzebiatowski scoring with strikes but Askren is staying in there.
Trzebiatowski with a couple of short strikes.
Askren is desperately trying to improve his position but Trzebiatowski has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trzebiatowski landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! Trzebiatowski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren tries to reverse the position but Trzebiatowski maintains control.
Trzebiatowski controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacek Trzebiatowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacek Trzebiatowski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Askren gets a clinch.
Askren gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Trzebiatowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Askren pulls his leg out and moves away.
Askren tries to clinch up

so Trzebiatowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Trzebiatowski works over Askren with some ground and pound from guard.
Askren trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trzebiatowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Trzebiatowski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Askren's guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Askren leaves Trzebiatowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Askren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Askren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Askren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trzebiatowski manages to avoid it.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trzebiatowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benny Askren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Askren stuffs the takedown attempt from Trzebiatowski. Trzebiatowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Benny Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacek Trzebiatowski.

Trzebiatowski feints and as Askren raises his hands in defense, Trzebiatowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren working a defensive guard here.
Trzebiatowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Askren is trying to hold Trzebiatowski in close to prevent damage but Trzebiatowski has managed to pass into half guard.
Askren taking some punishment here, with Trzebiatowski in his half guard.
Trzebiatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nice strikes from Trzebiatowski there.
Askren is trying to maintain the position but Trzebiatowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Trzebiatowski controlling the action here.
Trzebiatowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Askren with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Benny Askren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Trzebiatowski.
Trzebiatowski slips a nice elbow through Askren's hands, connecting with Askren's forehead.
Askren is looking to improve his position.
Trzebiatowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Trzebiatowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Trzebiatowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trzebiatowski is continuing to stall.
Trzebiatowski working over Askren with some ground and pound. Askren looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Trzebiatowski is controlling the pace.
Trzebiatowski lands with a punch from half guard.
Trzebiatowski is nestled in close to Askren, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Trzebiatowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trzebiatowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Askren is trying to control but can't.
Trzebiatowski 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.
Jacek Trzebiatowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Askren is looking for a sweep. Trzebiatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacek Trzebiatowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Trzebiatowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacek Trzebiatowski!