PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Adam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Askren
vs
Adam

177 cm
26
182 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

201 cm
26
173 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Adam!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adam tries to clinch but Askren moves away

and Askren counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Askren.
Adam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Askren throws a big elbow that misses.

Adam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Adam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Askren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Askren is one step ahead there.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Adam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam looking for a sweep. Not yet Adam, not yet.
Askren is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Askren controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Askren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adam is trying to keep Askren in close.
Adam is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adam is keeping the position for now.
Askren looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adam looking for a sweep. Not yet Adam, not yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Askren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Askren misses with a body kick.
Adam fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Askren avoids it really well and circles away.
Askren half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Askren shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Adam is trying to defend but Askren finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Adam is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren controlling the action here.
Askren has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four 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.
Askren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adam's head.
Adam trying to hold on to Askren's head to control him but Askren postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Askren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Adam is staying active underneath Askren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Askren sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jon Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Adam.
Adam looks for a takedown but Askren sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adam moves to clinch but Askren breaks away
and Askren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Askren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adam doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Askren dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Adam dives in for a single leg takedown but Askren sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.

Adam tries to sprawl but Askren drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Adam is trying to maintain the position but Askren is very close to passing his half guard.
Adam wants to get back to full guard.
Askren takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Adam wants to control but Askren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adam is looking to improve his position.
Askren seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren blocks the strikes from Adam.
Jon Askren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Askren scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Askren working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Adam is defending well.
Adam wants to improve his position but Askren is controlling well.
Askren is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Adam is looking to improve his position.
Adam is looking to control Askren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adam avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adam won't allow Askren to pass to mount.
Adam has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Askren throwing shots but Adam is blocking nicely.
Adam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Adam keeping full guard, as Askren tries to pass.
Askren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Askren slaps away a takedown attempt from Adam, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Askren stalks Adam and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Adam's face. Adam staggers backwards, shaken.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Askren. Beautiful body shot.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Askren.
Askren trying to control the action but Adam is working from the bottom.
Askren working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Askren landing strikes.
Askren is working Adam over with some ground and pound from side control.
Askren lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Adam tries to buck Askren off but Askren is having none of it.
Askren is looking to take a break and control but Adam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren working the head with strikes.
Adam is being controlled here.
Adam is not content to let Askren control the position.
Adam takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adam is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Askren seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Adam fails with the takedown.
Askren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adam can do to turn this around?
Adam tries for a takedown but Askren circles away easily

and Askren counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Askren postures up.
Askren postures up and lands a big shot to Adam's brow.
Askren keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adam's head.
Adam trying to keep a closed guard but Askren is proving a slippery customer.
Askren working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Askren controls the pace.
Askren content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Askren cracks Adam with a solid left hand.
Askren is pushing down on Adam's leg trying to pass to half guard. Adam is fighting to maintain full guard but Askren has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nice strikes from Askren there.
Askren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adam keeps working.
Adam is looking to control Askren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adam avoid being mounted?
Askren winds up and cracks Adam with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Askren is keen to just control but Adam is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Adam has hold of Askren's hands but Askren slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Askren trying to pass the guard but Adam defending well.
Askren slips a nice elbow through Adam's hands, connecting with Adam's forehead.
Askren content to control rather than advance.
Adam on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Askren there.
Askren lands strikes from half guard.
Askren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam taking some punishment here, with Askren in his half guard.

Adam is rocked!
Askren is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Askren lands a big elbow.
Adam is still in real trouble! Can Askren finish him?
Askren controlling the pace for now.
Askren looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Askren lands a big elbow - Adam is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Adam is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jon Askren!
A less than humble Jon Askren misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Mark Adam was interviewed post fight and said 'I would like to congratulate my opponent to win this match. I want to thank the fans and I will be training hard and will come out stronger and better in the future ...'.