PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yen Askren (ranked 1171 p4p, 183 weight class) and Alex Stefanovic (ranked 1950 p4p, 299 weight class). Askren comes to the cage accompanied by Hello from the Askren Side. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Askren
vs
Stefanovic

178 cm
23
185 lbs
10 - 5 - 1

180 cm
23
192 lbs
6 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Freebok (85% Laundry)
Sully's Bar & Grill

IniTech Nutrition

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 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yen Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Stefanovic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefanovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Stefanovic ducks under a wild hook from Askren.
Stefanovic works the jab nicely.
Stefanovic tries a low kick but Askren avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stefanovic.
Askren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Askren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stefanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stefanovic. Askren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stefanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Stefanovic cracks a nice hook into Askren's ribs.
Stefanovic connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren throws a shot from downtown. Stefanovic moves away and avoids it.
Askren fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stefanovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Askren darts in looking for a takedown but Stefanovic gets double underhooks and turns Askren into the cage.
Askren keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefanovic misses with a body shot.
Stefanovic cracks Askren with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Askren.
Askren is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stefanovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yen Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stefanovic thumps Askren with a low kick.
Stefanovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Askren off the cage and back into range.
Stefanovic lands with an overhand left.

Stefanovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Askren can't find room to land a body shot as Stefanovic controls the action.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Askren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stefanovic after a bit of a struggle.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Askren in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefanovic lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Askren controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Askren's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Askren takes an elbow to the temple.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanovic.
Askren has Stefanovic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stefanovic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Askren takes an elbow to the temple.
I was talking to Askren's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stefanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Askren takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Yen Askren has been cut.

Askren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stefanovic tries to clinch up but Askren circles away and keeps his distance.
Askren attempts a counter takedown but Stefanovic avoids it well and moves away.
Askren misses with a combination

and Stefanovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stefanovic is leaning against Askren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic tries a body shot but Askren blocks it.
Stefanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Askren or not.
Askren is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Askren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stefanovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Askren wants to break free but Stefanovic has control.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Askren misses with a short punch on the inside.

Askren breaks from the clinch.
Stefanovic cracks Askren with a good jab.
Askren throws a body punch but Stefanovic moves out of range.
Askren swings for the body but Stefanovic moves out of range.
Stefanovic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Askren.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stefanovic, right into the meat.
Askren walks into a straight right hand from Stefanovic.
Askren takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stefanovic has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stefanovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Stefanovic as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Stefanovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stefanovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Askren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic takes a swing at Askren's ribcage but misses.
Askren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Stefanovic closes the distance and pushes Askren back into the cage.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stefanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stefanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Stefanovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Askren working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Askren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Askren scores with a takedown into Stefanovic's guard.

Stefanovic has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Askren off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Askren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
Stefanovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Askren's calf.
Askren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stefanovic tries to avoid it but Askren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stefanovic to the ground. Stefanovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Askren moves out of range.
Askren attempts a counter takedown but Stefanovic avoids it well and moves away.
Stefanovic leaves Askren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stefanovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Askren was well out of range. Poor timing from Stefanovic.
Jab from Stefanovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren misses with a hook. Stefanovic ducked under it nicely.
Askren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Askren keeps the fight on the outside.
Askren is looking to counter punch.
Askren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yen Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefanovic misses with a body kick.
Askren takes a swing at Stefanovic's ribcage but misses.
Stefanovic slips a jab from Askren.
Stefanovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stefanovic moves out of range as Askren strikes.
Askren throws out a loose jab but Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alex Stefanovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Askren throws a looping overhand right but Stefanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Stefanovic lands a nice hook to Askren's body. Askren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stefanovic tries to clinch there but Askren circles away.
Askren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stefanovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stefanovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stefanovic moves out of range as Askren strikes.
Stefanovic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Askren.
Askren misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren with a jab.
Askren tries for a takedown but Stefanovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stefanovic tries to clinch but Askren is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Stefanovic clinches up against the cage.
Stefanovic gets through Askren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stefanovic lands an elbow that stopped Askren in his tracks for a moment.
Stefanovic tries a body shot but Askren blocks it.
Askren is looking for a takedown.
Askren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stefanovic.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stefanovic.
A short left from Stefanovic.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Askren's brow.
Stefanovic prevents Askren from breaking the clinch.
Askren is trying to drag Stefanovic to the mat but Stefanovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stefanovic lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren blocks the elbow strike.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Askren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stefanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Askren's defenses.
Askren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stefanovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Askren is looking for a takedown.
Askren blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stefanovic pushes Askren back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside.
Stefanovic lands an elbow just above Askren 's eye.
Stefanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside that Askren shrugs off.

Yen Askren's cut is getting worse.
Stefanovic prevents Askren from breaking the clinch.
Askren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Askren takes an elbow to the temple.
Stefanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Askren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic gets through Askren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stefanovic lands a damaging elbow.

Askren is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oh Askren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Askren takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Askren blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic lands a big right hand! Askren is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alex Stefanovic!
The defeated Yen Askren had this to say: 'I blame Bjorn and the Egg.'.