PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Slash Shredder (ranked 924 p4p, 654 weight class) and Jake Askren (ranked 87 p4p, 62 weight class). Jake Askren told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Shredder
vs
Askren

178 cm
28
152
17 - 13 - 2

170 cm
28
132
15 - 14 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 2, fighting out of London, Slash Shredder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Jake Askren!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shredder pinned against the cage. Shredder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Askren looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A decent looking cross lands there for Shredder.
Shredder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shredder throws the left hand but Askren avoids the punch easily.
Shredder scores with a body shot.
Shredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Askren was well out of range. Poor timing from Shredder.
Shredder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Askren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Askren shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shredder scores with the left hand. Askren knows he should have avoided that one.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askren misses with a takedown attempt - Shredder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Shredder as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Askren closes the distance and clinches up with Shredder, looking for a takedown. Askren pushes Shredder against the cage but Shredder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shredder has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Shredder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shredder lands a slapping body shot.
Askren walks into a left hand.
Shredder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Askren on the side of the head.
Shredder connects with the punch.
Shredder lands a nice shot that snaps Askren's head back.
Shredder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Askren at a distance.
Shredder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Askren ducks right into an uppercut from Shredder.
Slash Shredder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shredder lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Shredder's jab looks to have found its range, popping Askren under the eye.
Askren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shredder.
Shredder misses with a looping left.
Shredder misses with a hook.
Shredder looks to land a left hand but Askren moved out of range nicely.
Shredder scores with a jab. Askren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shredder connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shredder connects with a single shot there.
Shredder scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Askren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Askren looks for a takedown but Shredder sprawls well.
Askren has a takedown stuffed.
Shredder scores with a shot to the body.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
A punch lands to the side of Askren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shredder thuds his right hand into Askren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Askren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shredder throws a shot to the body.
Shredder lands with a cross.
Askren tries to clinch there but Shredder circles away.
Shredder lands a body shot.
Askren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shredder as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shredder lands a nice hook to Askren's body. Askren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shredder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Askren's head.
Shredder cracks Askren with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shredder lands a jab to Askren's midsection.
Askren takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shredder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Shredder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shredder.
Shredder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Askren has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Askren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shredder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Askren. Askren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder lands with a good body shot.
Shredder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shredder punishes Askren's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shredder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Askren at a distance.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Askren moves away.
Askren steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shredder.
Shredder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Askren's head backwards.
Askren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Askren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Askren drops his hands momentarily and Shredder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Askren is rocked!
Askren is trying desperately to land a takedown but Shredder is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Askren.
Shredder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Askren is still on wobbly legs! Can Shredder finish him?
Askren takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shredder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shredder is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Askren tries to clinch up but Shredder circles away and keeps his distance.
Shredder lunges at Askren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Askren's hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shredder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Askren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Askren moves away.
Askren moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
Shredder misses with a looping left.
Askren wants to counter the offense by Shredder and move into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shredder jabs Askren right on the nose. Askren blinks but takes it well.
Askren seems to have recovered his senses.
Askren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shredder as he avoids it easily.
Askren staying out of range there.
Askren wants to counter the offense by Shredder and move into the clinch position.
Shredder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Askren's hands.
Askren wants to clinch.
Shredder lands an overhand right.
Shredder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shredder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Askren at a distance.
Shredder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askren can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shredder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Askren in his tracks.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Askren manages to avoid it.
Shredder is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shredder lands the left hand.
Shredder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shredder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Askren is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shredder throws a shot to the body.
Shredder lands with a shot to the body.
Slash Shredder is winning the standup battle so far.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder lands a jab.
Askren tries for a takedown but Shredder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Askren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shredder jabs at Askren's body.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Askren is just out of range.
Askren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Askren on the side of the head.
Shredder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder lands a jab.
Shredder scores with a nice strike.
Nice straight punches there by Shredder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shredder.
Askren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shredder misses the jab.
Askren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shredder jabs Askren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shredder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Askren doesn't manage to clinch there - Shredder circles away.
Shredder swings for the body but Askren moves out of range.
Askren takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shredder thuds a left hand into Askren's body.
Shredder moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Shredder lands a body shot.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shredder as he jumps to the side.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Shredder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shredder lands with a good body shot.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askren.
Shredder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Askren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shredder cracks Askren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shredder cracks Askren with a good jab.
Shredder lands a nice hook to Askren's body. Askren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice jab there from Shredder.
Shredder thuds a left hand into Askren's body.
Shredder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Askren momentarily.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch but Shredder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shredder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Askren moves away.
Askren is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Askren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Askren manages to avoid it.

Shredder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shredder is looking to stand up but Askren isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren postures up in Shredder's guard and throws a big left but Shredder blocks it.
Askren throwing strikes from guard but Shredder blocks nicely.
Askren throws a big right hand that misses.
Askren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shredder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shredder wants to stand and escape but Askren is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Shredder does it's job there.
Askren goes for a double leg but Shredder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shredder continues to drive forward.
Askren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Shredder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shredder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Shredder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shredder lands a jab.
Shredder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shredder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Askren on the side of the head.
Askren avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Shredder lands with a good body shot.
Askren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Askren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shredder to score with a decent uppercut.
Shredder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Askren on the side of the head.
Askren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Askren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shredder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Askren.
Askren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder scores with a hook to the body. Askren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Askren manages to avoid it.
Jab from Shredder.
Shredder lands a lovely overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Shredder shows good takedown defense.
Askren walks into a straight right hand from Shredder.
Shredder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shredder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Shredder. Beautiful body shot.
Jab by Shredder.
Good standup being displayed there by Shredder as he connects with a hook.
Askren walks into a left hand.
Shredder lands a jab to the nose.
Shredder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Askren on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Shredder.
Shredder lands a jab to the head.
Shredder digs a good hook to Askren's body.
Shredder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Askren fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shredder avoids it really well and circles away.
Slash Shredder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.
Shredder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shredder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Askren walks into a left hand.
Shredder lands with an uppercut that bounces Askren off the cage and back into range.
Shredder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shredder connects with a crisp jab.
Shredder lands with a nice body punch.
Shredder digs a good body shot into Askren's ribs.
Askren drops his hands momentarily and Shredder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Shredder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jake Askren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shredder with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shredder.
Shredder tests Askren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shredder lands with an overhand left.
Shredder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shredder lands a head shot.
Shredder lands a lovely overhand right.

Askren shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Askren showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shredder won't allow Askren to pass to mount.
Shredder wants to get back to his feet.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren with the ground and pound but Shredder uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Askren postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shredder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Askren is controlling him.
Jake Askren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Askren throws a big elbow that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Askren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Askren moves into the clinch.
Shredder tries a body shot but Askren blocks it.
Askren misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shredder, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:24
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!