PBP Commentary

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

Tyyp
vs
Askren

190 cm
35
185 lbs
19 - 16 - 0

177 cm
35
185 lbs
25 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mingi Tyyp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Askren!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Tyyp gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tyyp with a knee to the head.

It looks like Jon Askren has been cut.
Tyyp slowing the pace effectively.
Askren swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyyp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Askren lands with a right to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Askren has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tyyp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Askren is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tyyp just leaning against Askren, taking a breather.
Tyyp with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Tyyp.
Askren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Askren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyyp tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Askren misses with a punch on the inside.
Askren tries to pull guard but Tyyp forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyyp leaning against his opponent.
Tyyp tries a knee to the head but Askren blocks it.
Tyyp misses with a punch on the inside.
Askren misses with the head strike.
Tyyp misses with a knee strike.
Tyyp misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Askren.
Tyyp blocks an uppercut.
Tyyp misses with a knee to the head.
Tyyp can't find room to land a body shot as Askren controls the action.
Askren takes a shot to the head.
The referee calls for Tyyp to work.
Tyyp throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tyyp with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Askren lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyyp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Tyyp.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Askren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Askren prevents a body shot from Tyyp.
Tyyp tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Tyyp back against the cage.
Tyyp stalling in the clinch.
Tyyp working aggressively here.
Askren can't get the takedown.
Askren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyyp throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyyp tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Tyyp back against the cage.
Tyyp letting Askren take a breather here.
Askren blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Askren.
Tyyp tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Askren prevents a body shot from Tyyp.
Tyyp misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Askren.
Tyyp pushes off an throws an elbow but Askren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Askren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyyp backwards.
Askren blocking some punches.
Tyyp stalling in the clinch but Askren improves position.
Askren pushes Tyyp back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Askren.
Askren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Tyyp fails to land.
Tyyp scores with a shot to the side of Askren's head.
Askren is trying to pull guard but Tyyp has him pressed against the cage.
Mingi Tyyp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Askren.
Tyyp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Askren gets control of Tyyp's arms and successfully pulls guard. Askren will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Askren controls Tyyp momentarily but Tyyp frees himself.
Tyyp wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp passes into half guard.
Tyyp scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Askren wants to control the action here but instead Tyyp manages to pass to full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren is working to get back to half guard.
Askren manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tyyp lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Askren avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyyp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mingi Tyyp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Askren's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Askren avoids the head kick by Tyyp.

Tyyp has managed to clinch.
Askren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tyyp trying to land knees to the body.
Tyyp trying to land knees to the body.
Askren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tyyp just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tyyp stalls.
Tyyp swings wildly with an uppercut but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyyp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyyp throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Askren blocks it with crossed arms.
Askren scores with a shot to the side of Tyyp's head.
Askren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tyyp gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyyp throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tyyp prevents a body shot from Askren.
Tyyp creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyyp missing with knees to the body.
Tyyp with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Askren tries to pull guard but Tyyp holds him up against the cage and eventually Askren drops back down to his feet.
Mingi Tyyp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Askren.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Askren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Askren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyyp backwards.
Tyyp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Askren to work.
Tyyp tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Tyyp back against the cage.
Tyyp tries a knee to the head but Askren blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Askren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Askren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Askren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mingi Tyyp has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tyyp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp lands with a left to the head.
Askren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tyyp after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Askren.
Tyyp lands a nice shot to the body.
Askren misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Tyyp.
Askren tries to throw a body punch but Tyyp avoids it by throwing Askren back against the cage.
Askren is trying to maintain a safe position but Tyyp gets an underhook and turns Askren into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Askren fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tyyp looking to throw knees to the head but Askren is blocking nicely.
Askren blocks a body shot from Tyyp.
Askren is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Askren blocks the elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp looking to slow down the pace here.
Tyyp scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tyyp is pressed up against the cage. Askren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyyp down to the mat. Tyyp avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice body punch from Tyyp.
Tyyp scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Askren checks a leg kick.
Tyyp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askren can do to turn this around?
Askren throws a right and a left that Tyyp avoids nicely.
Tyyp throws a head kick that misses.
Askren throws a hook but Tyyp blocks it.
Tyyp changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Tyyp moves into the clinch.
Askren stalling the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Askren.
Askren avoiding damage.
Tyyp swings wildly with an uppercut but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyyp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyyp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Askren.
Tyyp misses with some punches.
Tyyp tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Tyyp back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tyyp obliges.
Tyyp prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyyp.
A left hand lands to the body for Askren.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyyp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mingi Tyyp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Askren's cut.
That's time! Tyyp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tyyp cracks a nice hook into Askren's ribs.
Tyyp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Tyyp instigates a clinch.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head.
Tyyp looking to throw knees to the head but Askren is blocking nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Askren as Tyyp tries to tie him up.
Tyyp's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Askren blocks a body shot from Tyyp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyyp can't find room to land a body shot as Askren controls the action.
Tyyp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Tyyp with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Askren is looking for a takedown.
Tyyp misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Askren blocking some punches.
Tyyp misses with some punches.
Askren lands a shoulder strike.
Askren avoiding damage as Tyyp throws knees to the body.
Tyyp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Askren.
Tyyp blocks an uppercut.
Askren can't find room to land a body shot as Tyyp controls the action.
Tyyp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyyp lands with a right to the head.
Askren can't find room to land a body shot as Tyyp controls the action.
Tyyp misses with the head strike.
Askren tries to pull guard but Tyyp forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Askren lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Askren tries to work over Tyyp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyyp displaying some good clinch control by pressing Askren up against the cage.
Askren taking a breather.
Askren blocking some punches.
Tyyp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Askren pushes Tyyp back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyyp misses with an elbow over the top.
Tyyp tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tyyp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Askren scores with a shot to the side of Tyyp's head.
Tyyp throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Askren blocks it with crossed arms.
Askren is pushing Tyyp up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp stops a takedown attempt from Askren.
Mingi Tyyp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Askren.
Askren scores with a shoulder strike.
Askren misses with the head strike.
Askren controlling the action here for a moment.
Askren lands an uppercut.
Tyyp struggles to land a body shot inside as Askren controls his hands.
Askren taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Tyyp.
Askren throws a head punch that misses.
Askren lands an uppercut.
Tyyp missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Askren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Askren jumps guard.
Tyyp is looking to work some ground and pound but Askren has wrist control.
Tyyp wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Tyyp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyyp is looking to work some ground and pound but Askren has wrist control.
Tyyp wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Tyyp stopping the sweep attempt from Askren.
Tyyp throwing strikes but missing.
Askren lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jon Askren just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jon Askren's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tyyp misses the shot to the body.
Askren misses with a hook.
Tyyp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Askren wants to counter with a clinch but Tyyp pushes him away.
Askren throws a hook to the side of Tyyp's head but Tyyp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyyp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Askren let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Askren stuns Tyyp with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Askren slips a jab from Tyyp.
Askren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tyyp throws a shot to the body.
Askren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren jabs Tyyp to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyyp as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Tyyp was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Askren.
Askren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Askren avoids the body shot from Tyyp.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Askren backs away, Tyyp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Askren jabs Tyyp to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Askren blocks the body kick.
Askren changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Tyyp moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyyp.
Tyyp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Askren misses with the head strike.
Tyyp scores with a shot to the side of Askren's head.
Tyyp tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Askren lands a left hand.
Askren avoiding damage.
Askren avoiding damage as Tyyp throws knees to the body.
Tyyp tries to land a knee to the head but Askren blocks with his arms.
Askren tries to work over Tyyp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Askren gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyyp looking to control.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Askren looking to pass the guard.
Tyyp will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Askren won't allow Tyyp to sweep him here.
Tyyp thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tyyp keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyyp is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Tyyp seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tyyp 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren works his way to full guard. Good work.
Askren working a defensive guard here.
Askren is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Askren is looking for a triangle but Tyyp pushes his legs off easily.
Askren is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tyyp landing with the ground and pound.
Tyyp postures up in Askren's guard and throws a big left but Askren blocks it.
Askren seems keen to control Tyyp's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyyp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Tyyp gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Askren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Jon Askren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jon Askren's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Tyyp connects with an inside leg kick.

Tyyp has closed the distance and engaged Askren in a clinch.
Tyyp blocks a body shot from Askren.
Tyyp gets underhooks to prevent Askren's takedown attempt.
Tyyp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyyp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tyyp is pressed up against the cage. Askren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyyp down to the mat. Tyyp avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tyyp scores with a leg kick.
Askren defending well as Tyyp loads up on a big left hand.
Askren scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyyp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Tyyp closes the distance and clinches.
Tyyp taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyyp using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Askren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
Askren tries to work over Tyyp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyyp struggles to land a body shot inside as Askren controls his hands.

Askren jumps into guard, dragging Tyyp to the mat.
Askren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyyp is one step ahead there.
Tyyp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyyp throwing strikes from guard but Askren blocks nicely.
Tyyp preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyyp is looking to work some ground and pound but Askren has wrist control.
Tyyp lands a couple of digs.
Askren is pulling down on Tyyp's head. It's preventing any offense from Tyyp, at least for the moment.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Tyyp from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mingi Tyyp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp moves out of range as Askren strikes.
Tyyp was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tyyp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Askren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyyp circles away.
Mingi Tyyp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Askren.
Askren takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tyyp throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyyp is looking to wear down Askren with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Askren shoots in and gets a takedown into Tyyp's guard.
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyyp is keeping the position for now.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyyp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyyp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren content to stall in guard here.
Tyyp working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren looking to sit in guard and control but Tyyp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mingi Tyyp showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tyyp 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:45
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:47
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mingi Tyyp!
Mingi Tyyp retains his welterweight title!
In defeat, Jon Askren stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back stronger!'.