PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Askrew (ranked 3047 p4p, 346 weight class) and Kwame Nti (ranked 388 p4p, 50 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Askrew
vs
Nti

185 cm
28
217
11 - 9 - 0

172 cm
27
220
11 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition
PWNAGE™

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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Askrew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Kwame Nti!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Hemmingworth and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askrew ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
Nti throws a big shot that misses.
Nti swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Askrew counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nti!

Askrew is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nti is trying to control Askrew's posture but Askrew avoids it.

Askrew tries for a kimura but Nti is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Askrew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nti is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Askrew is trying to get an arm triangle but Nti is defending well.

Askrew is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nti has escaped the position, nice work there.

Askrew swings around for an armbar but Nti sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Askrew's guard.

Askrew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nti is aware though and is defending well.
Nti controlling from the top position.

Askrew is looking for a triangle but Nti pushes his legs off easily.
Nti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Askrew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Askrew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nti defends well.

Askrew working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nti has passed into half guard!
Askrew is breathing heavily.
Nti performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Askrew actively working from the bottom here.
Nti controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Askrew looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nti controlling the action here.

Askrew looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Askrew looking for subs from the bottom but Nti mounts him!
Askrew tries to reverse the position but Nti maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askrew is working hard here to advance position.
Nti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Nti has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Askrew is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nti tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Askrew is desperately trying to improve his position but Nti has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kwame Nti will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Nti scores with the left hand. Askrew knows he should have avoided that one.
Nti misses with an uppercut.
Askrew changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nti, as that shot connected.
Nti throws a good cross that connects.
Nti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Askrew on the side of the head.
Nti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Askrew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Askrew looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Askrew ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askrew closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti misses the jab.
Nti lands a head shot.
Nice shot lands for Nti.
Askrew keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nti.
Askrew feinted with a counter takedown.
Nti lands with a nice body punch.
Askrew on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Askrew takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nti misses the jab.
Askrew tries to counter with a takedown but Nti is quick to defend against it.
Nti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nti tests Askrew's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti throws a body punch but Askrew moves out of range.
Askrew half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Askrew takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Askrew changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nti throws a lazy right hand but Askrew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nti scores with a nice strike.
Nti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Nti misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Nti as he connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Nti.
Nti scores with a nice strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askrew on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Nti as he connects with a hook.
Nti looks to land a combination. Askrew sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nti throws a lazy right hand but Askrew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nti scores with a nice right hand.
Askrew takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Askrew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Askrew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Askrew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nti sprawls and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nti misses with a hook. Askrew ducked under it nicely.
Askrew feinted with a counter takedown.
Kwame Nti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nti connects with a body shot that sends Askrew's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Nti.
Nti throws a hook to the side of Askrew's head but Askrew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Nti.
Nti jabs at Askrew's body.
Askrew takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kwame Nti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Askrew moves out of range as Nti strikes.
Jab from Nti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Nti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Askrew's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nti lands with a hook. Askrew tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Askrew drops his hands momentarily and Nti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Nti.
Nti lands a really nice looking cross but Askrew seems unphased.
Askrew takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Askrew's head backwards.
Nti thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ben Askrew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nti throws a body punch but Askrew moves out of range.
Askrew feinted with a counter takedown.
Nti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti thuds his right hand into Askrew's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Askrew drops his hands momentarily and Nti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Askrew looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Askrew with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nti to score with a decent uppercut.
Askrew staying out of range there.
Askrew half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nti throws a jab but it's blocked by Askrew.
Askrew feinted with a counter takedown.
Askrew slips a straight right by Nti.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nti.
Nti throws a shot from downtown. Askrew moves away and avoids it.
Askrew feinted with a counter takedown.
Nti throws a looping overhand right but Askrew ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askrew tries to move into range but Nti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Askrew.
A jab from Nti does it's job there.
Nti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askrew.
Nti misses with a straight left.
Askrew feinted with a counter takedown.
Nti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Askrew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Askrew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nti sprawls and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askrew walks into a jab.
A lazy left from Nti finds it's target.
Nti throws a jab when Askrew was well out of range.
Askrew half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti throws the left hand but Askrew avoids the punch easily.
Askrew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nti.
Nti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Askrew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nti sprawls and moves away.
Askrew avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Askrew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Askrew moves out of range as Nti strikes.
Kwame Nti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A lazy left from Nti finds it's target.
Nti scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Askrew.
Askrew feinted with a counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nti throws a big shot that misses.
Nti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askrew.
Askrew moves away from the strike by Nti.
Askrew changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nti swings widly with a right hand

and Askrew counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Askrew.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nti is pulling down on Askrew's head. It's preventing any offense from Askrew, at least for the moment.

Askrew drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nti!

Askrew is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Nti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nti 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Nti!
Kwame Nti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.