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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Askrew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roark.
And Askrew tries to counter it with a takedown but Roark pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick misses from Roark.
Askrew keeps the fight on the outside.
Roark misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Askrew counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Askrew wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roark, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Askrew tries for a kimura but Roark is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Askrew is trying to get an arm triangle but Roark is defending well. #SUB2#
Askrew tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Askrew has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB2#
Askrew tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Askrew is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Askrew working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Askrew tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Askrew is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Askrew tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Askrew is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roark has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Askrew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Askrew is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB2#
Askrew looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Roark sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Askrew is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roark defends it well. #SUB2#
Askrew is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roark is just riding it out for now. Askrew eventually gives up the hold.
Askrew looks winded!#SUB2#
Askrew is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roark sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Askrew looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Roark has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Askrew is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Askrew is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Askrew seems to be working for a kimura but Roark defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Askrew is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Askrew dominated that round.
That's time! Roark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Roark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Askrew changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Askrew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roark throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Askrew counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Askrew is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roark sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Askrew is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Askrew. #SUB2#
Askrew is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Askrew looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1##SUB2#
Askrew wants to work for an arm triangle but Roark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Roark is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Askrew's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Askrew's back!
Askrew tries to break free.
Askrew breaks Roark's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Askrew passes Roark's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Askrew seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Askrew is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roark defends it well.
Roark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB2#
Askrew is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Askrew is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roark has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Askrew is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Askrew is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Askrew must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Askrew thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB2#
Askrew has gone for a leg lock! Roark slips out almost immediately though and dives into Askrew's guard.#REVR#
Roark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Roark moves into full mount! Askrew won't be happy about that!
Askrew is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Roark looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Askrew is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Askrew is squirming around, avoiding Roark's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Roark working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Askrew tries to reverse the position but Roark maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askrew regains half guard.#SUB2#
Askrew looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Askrew will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Roark misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Askrew tries to counter it with a takedown but Roark pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Roark throws a series of punches but Askrew moves out of range.
Roark misses with a few strikes there.
And Askrew tries to counter it with a takedown but Roark pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Roark tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Askrew counters with a nice double leg into side control. Roark won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Askrew tries for a kimura but Roark is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Askrew is trying to get an arm triangle but Roark is defending well. #SUB2#
Askrew is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Askrew working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Askrew tries for a kimura but Roark is defending well. #SUB2#
Askrew working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Askrew is trying to get an arm triangle but Roark is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Askrew tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Askrew has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Roark tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Askrew tries for a kimura but Roark is defending well. #SUB2#
Askrew tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Askrew wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roark, who protects the arm well.
Roark is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Askrew off and has taken his back!#T3#
Askrew rolls, trying to escape but Roark keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Askrew is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Roark gets his way!
Ben Askrew has got the better of the ground game so far.
Askrew is trying to break free.
Askrew turns into Roark and is now in his guard.
#SUB2#
Askrew thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Askrew drops back looking for a leg! Roark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roark manages to kick Askrew off! Askrew jumps back into Roark's guard. #SUB2#
Askrew drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Roark dives on top into guard.#REVR##T4##SUB2#
Askrew has his foot on Roark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roark works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Askrew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Askrew looking for a guillotine here but Roark defends easily.
Roark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Roark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Theron Roark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Askrew looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Askrew had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roark defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Askrew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Askrew 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Askrew!
Ben Askrew thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Benn Jr scores with a jab.
Benn Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Askrew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Benn Jr sprawls and moves away.
Nigel Benn Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benn Jr throws a series of punches but Askrew moves out of range.
Askrew attempts a counter takedown but Benn Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Benn Jr scores with a jab. Askrew acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benn Jr misses with the combination.
Askrew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Benn Jr throws a shot from downtown. Askrew moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askrew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Askrew tries to counter with a takedown but Benn Jr is quick to defend against it.
Benn Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Askrew momentarily.
#T1#
Benn Jr throws a low kick but Askrew moves out of range easily.
Askrew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Benn Jr sprawls and moves away.
Benn Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Askrew changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Benn Jr misses the target.
Askrew tries to counter with a takedown but Benn Jr is quick to defend against it.
Benn Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Benn Jr lands with a hook. Askrew tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nigel Benn Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benn Jr connects with a jab.
Good shot there by Benn Jr.
Askrew looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benn Jr throws a hook to the side of Askrew's head but Askrew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Askrew attempts a counter takedown but Benn Jr avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Benn Jr thuds a left hand into Askrew's body.
Askrew on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Benn Jr misses with an uppercut.
Askrew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Benn Jr sprawls and moves away.
Benn Jr 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.
Askrew moves away from the strike by Benn Jr.
Askrew feinted with a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Benn Jr misses.
Askrew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Askrew takes one to the side of the head.
Benn Jr dips to his left and cracks Askrew with an uppercut!
Askrew takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3#
Benn Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Benn Jr finds it's target.
Askrew takes one to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Benn Jr.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benn Jr, as that shot connected.
Benn Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Benn Jr throws a nice looking combination but Askrew bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benn Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Askrew doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Benn Jr cracks Askrew with an open hand slap.
Askrew showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benn Jr.
Askrew feinted with a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benn Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benn Jr lands with a nice combination. Askrew backs away looking to recover.
Benn Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Benn Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Benn Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benn Jr.
Benn Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Benn Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benn Jr lands with a right hand.
Benn Jr is looking to slow Askrew down with leg kicks.
Benn Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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.#KD2#
Benn Jr lands a left and a right that send Askrew crashing to the mat, dazed. Benn Jr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Askrew is rocked!
Nigel Benn Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benn Jr lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Askrew up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Benn Jr from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Askrew's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nigel Benn Jr!
A very excited looking Nigel Benn Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
LAFC Fight Night 8
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Mill fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Askrew to the ground. Mill is now in Askrew's guard.
Mill trying to control but Askrew is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Askrew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mill is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Askrew working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Askrew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Askrew is looking for a triangle but Mill pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Askrew is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mill has his hands clasped together but Askrew extends and breaks Mill's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Askrew.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Askrew!
A victorious Ben Askrew thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Dwayne Mill stepped up to the mic, saying 'Losing is part of learning, this is just a set back and I will return next time fully prepared and ready.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2022 |
#R1##KD2#
Smith drops Askrew with a beautiful combination! Askrew stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Ben Askrew has been cut.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Askrew takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Askrew counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Askrew.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
Smith keeping full guard, as Askrew tries to pass. #SUB#
Askrew drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Askrew working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Askrew working for submissions but it's allowed Smith to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Smith is trying for a kimura here. Askrew looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Smith wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Onterrio Smith!
Our winner, Onterrio Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Petrov lands with a hook. Askrew tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick by Petrov misses #TD#
and Askrew counters with a shoot takedown. Petrov fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Askrew postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Petrov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Askrew, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Askrew keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Askrew throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Askrew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Askrew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Petrov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Petrov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Askrew has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petrov has managed to get both his arms back between Askrew's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Askrew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petrov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Askrew's guard.#SUB2#
Petrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Askrew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrov defends well.
Petrov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Askrew working for a triangle but Petrov defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Petrov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Askrew keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Askrew looking for a guillotine here but Petrov defends easily.
#SUB#
Petrov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Askrew has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Petrov is looking to defend but Askrew has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Petrov! Askrew pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Petrov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ben Askrew!
Our winner, Ben Askrew, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2022 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Waddle clinches up against the cage.
Waddle lands a hook that snaps the head of Askrew backwards.
Waddle digs a right hand into Askrew's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Askrew's gas tank.
Askrew drops down looking for an ankle pick but Waddle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Waddle lands with a hook. Askrew tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Waddle lands a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askrew takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Waddle scores with the left hand. Askrew knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Waddle scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Askrew tries to keep at a distance but Waddle has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Waddle.
Waddle scores with a shoulder strike.
Askrew changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Waddle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Waddle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2##KD2#
Waddle sends Askrew crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Waddle is motioning to the referee to let Askrew up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waddle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A lazy left from Waddle finds it's target.
Askrew takes one on the button.
Waddle scores with a nice strike.
Waddle steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Askrew is out on his feet! Waddle sets himself and nearly takes Askrew's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chris Waddle!
After the fight, Chris Waddle was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Highland 156
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Lawris misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Askrew counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Askrew thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Askrew stands and throws Lawris's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Askrew looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Askrew tries for a kimura but Lawris is defending well.
Lawris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Askrew on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Askrew is working to tighten his grip on Lawris's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lawris has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Askrew is really squeezing tight and eventually Lawris passes out! Askrew breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ben Askrew!
A very excited looking Ben Askrew made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Highland 149
Date: Apr 01, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Zaire pushes Askrew up against the cage in a clinch.
Zaire pushes Askrew back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Askrew lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zaire punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Askrew is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zaire sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Askrew is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zaire is just riding it out for now. Askrew eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Askrew is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zaire has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Zaire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zaire punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Askrew is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Askrew is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Askrew is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zaire has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
Zaire looking for submissions off his back.
Zaire wants to control but Askrew is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zaire is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB#
Zaire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Askrew is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zaire doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Askrew. #SUB#
Zaire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zaire looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Askrew is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Zaire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zaire is controlling Askrew's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Zaire looking for submissions off his back.
Zaire moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Askrew got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zaire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Askrew has managed to get both his arms back between Zaire's legs - danger averted.
Zaire trying to keep a closed guard but Askrew is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Askrew drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Askrew jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Askrew postures up.
#T3#
Zaire controlling Askrew's posture. #SUB#
Zaire looking for a guillotine here but Askrew defends easily.
#SUB2#
Askrew is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zaire scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Zaire has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Askrew should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Zaire has tightened it up now! Askrew should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Abdullah Zaire!
Our winner, Abdullah Zaire, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Highland 146
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1#
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#TD#
and Askrew counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nti! #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.#T1##SUB#
Askrew is trying to get an arm triangle but Nti is defending well. #SUB#
Askrew is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nti has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Askrew swings around for an armbar but Nti sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Askrew's guard.#SUB#
Askrew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nti is aware though and is defending well.
Nti controlling from the top position. #SUB#
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.#T2##SUB#
Askrew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Askrew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nti defends well.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.#T3##SUB#
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. #SUB#
Askrew looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Askrew looking for subs from the bottom but Nti mounts him!
Askrew tries to reverse the position but Nti maintains control.#T4#
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.#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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!#R3#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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
#TD#
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.#SUB#
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! #REVB#
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. |
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Event:
Highland 141
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Lachmann rushes Askrew and presses him up against the cage.
Askrew is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lachmann pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Askrew tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Lachmann manages to pull guard.
Askrew trying to move into half guard but instead Lachmann has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Askrew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lachmann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lachmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askrew swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Askrew is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lachmann advances to half guard.
Askrew is refusing to be controlled, as Lachmann sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann trying to mount his opponent but Askrew defends it.
Lachmann performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Askrew looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Lachmann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Askrew sees it coming and defends easily.
Lachmann trying to pass the guard but Askrew defending well. #SUB#
Lachmann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lachmann wants to free his trapped foot but Askrew is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lachmann uses his free foot to push down on Askrew's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Askrew.
Askrew is trying desperately to improve position.
Askrew gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Lachmann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Askrew doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lachmann. #T2#
Lachmann is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Askrew!
Askrew has given up his back. Will we see Lachmann going for some submissions?
Askrew tries to roll but Lachmann sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Askrew is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lachmann gets his way!
#SUB#
Askrew preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lachmann.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Lachmann is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Askrew with him. Askrew is trying to defend but Lachmann has an arm under the chin now! Askrew grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ludwig Lachmann! |
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Event:
Highland 135
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Askrew takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Veainu connects with a nice looking jab.
Veainu works over Askrew's head and body with a nice combination.
Veainu misses with a hook. Askrew ducked under it nicely.
And Askrew tries to counter it with a takedown but Veainu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Veainu digs a good body shot into Askrew's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Veainu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Veainu.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Askrew.
Askrew on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Askrew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Askrew tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Veainu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD#
Veainu cracks Askrew with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Askrew looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Veainu finish him?
Veainu Throws a clean left jab. Veainu Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Askrew's chin! Askrew crumbles to the ground and Veainu follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Veainu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sonatane Veainu! |
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Event:
Highland 131
Date: Jan 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Askrew takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hand throws a hook but Askrew blocks it.
Askrew attempts a counter takedown but Hand avoids it well and moves away.
Hand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hand connects with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Hand misses #TD#
and Askrew counters with a single leg into guard. Hand didn't expect that. #SUB#
Askrew drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hand dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Askrew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hand is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Askrew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hand defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Askrew working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hand doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hand manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Askrew throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hand escapes and throws Askrew's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Askrew is looking to regain half guard here but Hand keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Askrew seems a little lost for a moment, as Hand dominates the positioning.
Askrew is looking for a sweep.
Hand controls the position.
Askrew is looking to reverse the position.
Hand controls the position.
Askrew tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hand wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askrew manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hand's best efforts.#T2#
Hand seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Askrew looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hand sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hand works his way into full mount!
Askrew is trying to reverse the position but instead Hand has taken his back - oops!
Hand is hanging on to Askrew's back as he tries to escape.
#T3#
Hand controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Askrew's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Askrew is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Hand really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askrew. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hand controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Askrew's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hand trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Askrew doesn't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hand controlling well, preventing Askrew from escaping the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diamond Hand dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Askrew.
Askrew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Askrew walks into a straight right hand from Hand.
Askrew with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hand to score with a decent uppercut.
Hand rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Askrew moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Askrew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hand sprawls and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Askrew 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Askrew tries to move into range but Hand moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hand looks to land a right hand but Askrew moved out of range.
Askrew feinted with a counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Hand. Those never looked like landing.
Hand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hand fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Askrew takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hand 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.
Hand misses the shot to the body.
Askrew attempts a counter takedown but Hand avoids it well and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askrew slips a jab from Hand.
Askrew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hand sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Askrew slips a jab from Hand.
Askrew staying out of range there.
Hand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hand jabs Askrew right on the nose. Askrew blinks but takes it well.
Askrew walks into a jab.
Hand throws a jab when Askrew was well out of range.
Hand scores with a body shot.
Hand jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Hand does it's job there.
Askrew walks into a straight right hand from Hand.#T2#
Hand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Askrew half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hand has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Askrew is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Askrew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Askrew looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hand comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Hand lands.
Askrew looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hand throws a hook but Askrew blocks it.
Hand takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hand misses with a straight right.
Hand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Askrew.
Askrew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hand paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Askrew closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice shot by Hand.
Diamond Hand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hand is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hand digs a good body shot into Askrew's ribs.
Hand scores with the left hand. Askrew knows he should have avoided that one.
Hand lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hand lands a slapping body shot.
Askrew takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diamond Hand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hand clobbers Askrew with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Hand lands a big uppercut and Askrew crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Askrew looks OK. Hand waves Askrew back to his feet!#ROC2#Askrew is rocked!
Hand feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Askrew crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Diamond Hand!
Diamond Hand seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Highland 124
Date: Dec 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Askrew feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones scores with a hook.
Jones wants to clinch up but Askrew keeps it at a distance.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Askrew in a clinch.
Askrew can't get the takedown.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Askrew has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A cross from Jones lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Jones misses #TD#
and Askrew counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones !
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Askrew tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askrew. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Askrew tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Askrew has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jones is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Askrew yanks on the arm and Jones is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Askrew.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Askrew!
During a confident post fight interview, Ben Askrew thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; David Eagle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ben Askrew!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Eagle moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Askrew has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Eagle clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Eagle (0) vs (4) Askrew#SUB2#
Askrew is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Eagle knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Eagle for a finish. #SUB2#
Eagle is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Askrew gets his way!
Askrew doesn't have the hooks in and Eagle manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eagle (2) vs (4) Askrew
Eagle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eagle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Eagle (5) vs (4) Askrew
Askrew tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askrew regains half guard.
Eagle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Askrew is in trouble now - Eagle has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Eagle (8) vs (4) Askrew
Eagle wants to take Askrew's back here but Askrew is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T1#
Askrew working to try and regain half guard.
Askrew is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Eagle controlling the pace for now.
Eagle prevents Askrew from getting the reversal.
Eagle wants to take Askrew's back but he can't do it this time.
Askrew tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eagle pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Eagle controlling from the full mount. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Eagle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Eagle pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Askrew really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Eagle controlling from mount.
Askrew can't escape the position.
Eagle controlling from the full mount.
Askrew tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eagle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Eagle mounts Askrew! Really nice guard pass there!
Eagle mounts Askrew! Really nice guard pass there!
Askrew is squirming around, avoiding Eagle's attempts to control the action.
Eagle content just to control the position here.
Askrew is desperately trying to improve his position but Eagle has a good base and remains in mount.
Eagle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Eagle with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T4##SUB#
Eagle working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Askrew is in all sorts of trouble here.
Eagle controlling the position easily from mount.
Eagle looking to control but Askrew is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eagle controlling from mount.
Askrew is in all sorts of trouble here.
Askrew is trying to escape the mount but Eagle keeps good control and instead manages to take Askrew's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Eagle (11) vs (4) Askrew
Eagle really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Askrew.
Askrew tries to escape but Eagle has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Eagle is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T5#
Askrew is really stuck here.
Eagle controls the position.
Askrew tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Askrew is trying desperately to improve position.
Eagle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Askrew is wriggling around trying to escape.
Askrew prevents Eagle from taking his back.#T6#
Askrew is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Eagle working for a guillotine from mount but Askrew is in no mood to give up.
Eagle moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Eagle (14) vs (4) Askrew#SUB#
Eagle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Askrew tries to escape but Eagle has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Eagle just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Askrew tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Eagle looking to control but Askrew is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Askrew is in all sorts of trouble here.
Eagle takes Askrew's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Askrew is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Eagle (17) vs (4) Askrew
Eagle keeps control of the position as Askrew tries to break free.
#T7#
Eagle is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Askrew rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Eagle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Askrew looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Askrew has a hand on Eagle's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Eagle takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Eagle (20) vs (4) Askrew
Eagle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Askrew is in all sorts of trouble here.
Askrew regains half guard.
Askrew tries to roll over but Eagle keeps him under control.#T8#
Eagle works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Eagle (23) vs (4) Askrew
The referee asks Eagle politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Eagle prefers to stall for the moment though.
Askrew tries to bench press Eagle off him but Eagle keeps the position.
Askrew gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Eagle wants to pass to mount but Askrew is defending the position.
Eagle is controlling the pace.
#T9##SUB2#
Askrew looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Askrew looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eagle controlling the action here.
Askrew won't allow Eagle to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Askrew has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Eagle escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Eagle! Score +3 for passing guard: Eagle (26) vs (4) Askrew
The referee asks Eagle politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Eagle prefers to stall for the moment though.
Askrew is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Askrew is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Eagle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Askrew has escaped the position, nice work there.
Eagle is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Askrew tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eagle taking a breather here. #SUB#
Eagle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Eagle is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T11#
Askrew tries to improve position but can't.
Eagle advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Eagle (28) vs (4) Askrew
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askrew is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Askrew keeps trying to improve his position.
Eagle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Eagle wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Eagle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Askrew is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Askrew tries to reverse the position but Eagle maintains control.
Eagle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Askrew is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Eagle looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Askrew keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Eagle controlling the position easily from mount.
Askrew is desperately trying to improve his position but Eagle has a good base and remains in mount.
Askrew manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Askrew actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Askrew looking for submissions off his back.
Askrew looks winded!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Eagle in particular looking to stall.#T14##SUB2#
Askrew with the active half guard here but Eagle passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Eagle (31) vs (4) Askrew
Eagle just content to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Eagle.
Askrew is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Eagle is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Eagle (33) vs (4) Askrew
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eagle controlling from the full mount.
Eagle with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eagle takes the fight on points by 33 to 4.
After the fight, David Eagle was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ben Askrew! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ronaldo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie wants to clinch but Askrew slips to the side#TD#
and Askrew counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Askrew (4) vs (0) Gracie#SUB#
Askrew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Askrew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Askrew wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Askrew thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Askrew wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie looks winded!
Gracie wants to control but Askrew is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Askrew is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Askrew (7) vs (0) Gracie#T1##SUB#
Askrew swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracie is now in Askrew's guard. A big mistake from Askrew there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Askrew (7) vs (2) Gracie#SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Askrew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Askrew working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
#SUB#
Askrew is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie won't allow Askrew to sweep him here. #SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Askrew is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie trying to control but Askrew is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Askrew working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Askrew doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie is trying to control. Askrew wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Askrew makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Askrew.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Askrew is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Askrew has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gracie is looking to defend but Askrew has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gracie! Askrew pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gracie taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ben Askrew!
A very excited looking Ben Askrew made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Reeves misses with a two punch combination.
Askrew with the counter takedown but Reeves avoids it easily.
Reeves thows a leg kick but Askrew checks it #TD2#
and Askrew counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Reeves!
Reeves sneaks back into half guard.
Reeves is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tycoon Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Reeves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Askrew is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Askrew has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Reeves defend it? Askrew steps over the head and cranks it - Reeves is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Askrew!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Askrew!
Ben Askrew thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Highland 111
Date: Nov 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Askrew drops his hands momentarily and Getaldic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Getaldic misses with a hook.
Askrew with the counter takedown but Getaldic avoids it easily.
Askrew walks into a stiff left hand from Getaldic.#KD#
Getaldic drops Askrew with a beautiful combination! Askrew stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Getaldic is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Ben Askrew has been cut.
Getaldic lands a nice shot that snaps Askrew's head back.
Franko Getaldic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Getaldic misses with a straight left.
Askrew feints the counter takedown.
Getaldic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Getaldic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Getaldic throws a hook but Askrew avoids it easily.
Askrew with the counter takedown but Getaldic avoids it easily.
Askrew slips a jab from Getaldic.
Getaldic missing with a left hand there. Askrew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Getaldic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Getaldic lands a glancing blow to the side of Askrew's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Getaldic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Getaldic.#ROC#Askrew is rocked!#T1#
Getaldic throws a lazy right hand but Askrew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Askrew tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Getaldic throws a lazy right hand but Askrew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Askrew is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#KD#
Getaldic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Askrew sprawling to the canvas! Askrew rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Getaldic finish him?!
Askrew is still on wobbly legs! Can Getaldic finish him?
Getaldic drops Askrew with a naaaaasty hook - Askrew is in real trouble here! Getaldic dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franko Getaldic!
Franko Getaldic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Highland 98
Date: Oct 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Finlayson digs a good body shot into Askrew's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Askrew.
Askrew changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Finlayson cracks Askrew with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Askrew gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finlayson.
Finlayson scores with a jab.
Finlayson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Askrew! Finlayson dives in looking to finish! Askrew is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torhte Finlayson!
Torhte Finlayson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Highland 92
Date: Sep 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Askrew takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vinogradov lands with an overhand left.
Vinogradov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Askrew back to the cage. Vinogradov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Askrew defending well as Vinogradov loads up on a big left hand.
Vinogradov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Askrew changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Askrew moves away from the strike by Vinogradov.
Askrew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut.
Askrew changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vinogradov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vinogradov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Askrew moves away from the strike by Vinogradov.
Askrew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vinogradov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vinogradov takes a swing at Askrew's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinogradov misses with a hook
#TD#
and Askrew counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Vinogradov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Askrew's best efforts.
Vinogradov is looking to control Askrew's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vinogradov avoid being mounted?
Vinogradov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askrew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vinogradov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Askrew drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Askrew jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vinogradov is trying to keep Askrew in close.
#SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Askrew has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Askrew has gone for a leg lock! Vinogradov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Askrew's guard.#REVB#
Vinogradov trying to control the position from guard on top but Askrew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Vinogradov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2##SUB#
Askrew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vinogradov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vinogradov tries to free his leg and advance position but Askrew is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Askrew looking for subs off his back but Vinogradov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Vinogradov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Askrew does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vinogradov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Askrew knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Askrew is refusing to be controlled, as Vinogradov sits in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Vinogradov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Askrew is just riding it out for now. Vinogradov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Vinogradov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Askrew.
Vinogradov advances to mount.
Vinogradov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Askrew is looking to improve his position but Vinogradov isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Vinogradov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Askrew has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Askrew keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Vinogradov tries to control but Askrew wriggling away. #SUB2#
Vinogradov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Askrew to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Askrew shrugs it off.
Vinogradov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB2#
Vinogradov has hold of Askrew's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Askrew manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Askrew manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Askrew is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Cope's that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Askrew is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Askrew with the active half guard here but Vinogradov passes nicely into side control.
Askrew is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Vinogradov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Vinogradov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ben Askrew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Askrew takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Vinogradov does it's job there.
Vinogradov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Vinogradov misses the target.
Vinogradov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Askrew's head.
Vinogradov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Askrew backs up against the cage.
Vinogradov clobbers Askrew with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vinogradov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Askrew at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vinogradov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Askrew's hands.#T1#
Vinogradov lands an overhand right.
Askrew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov looks to throw the jab but Askrew is out of range.
Askrew takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vinogradov misses with a looping right.
Askrew attempts a counter takedown but Vinogradov avoids it well and moves away.
Askrew takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Askrew walks into a straight right hand from Vinogradov.
Askrew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinogradov.
Askrew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vinogradov sprawls and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Vinogradov there.
Vinogradov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Askrew ducks right into an uppercut from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov 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.
Vinogradov misses with a hook.
Jab from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vinogradov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vinogradov throws a body shot but no joy.
Vinogradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vinogradov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Askrew on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Askrew drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vinogradov stuns Askrew with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vinogradov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Vinogradov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Askrew doesn't seem phased though.
Jab from Vinogradov.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinogradov works the jab nicely.
Vinogradov feints a jab promting Askrew to slip. Vinogradov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Askrew slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vinogradov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Askrew takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vinogradov connects with a looping right hand.
Vinogradov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Vinogradov.#T4#
Vinogradov cracks Askrew with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vinogradov works Askrew's body with a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Vinogradov. Those never looked like landing.
Askrew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vinogradov sprawls and moves away.
Vinogradov digs a good body shot into Askrew's ribs.
Vinogradov lands with a straight right. Askrew didn't see that one coming.
Askrew shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vinogradov connects with a looping right hand.
Vinogradov throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Vinogradov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vinogradov.
Vinogradov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vinogradov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Askrew's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Vinogradov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Askrew moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vinogradov looks to throw the jab but Askrew is out of range.
Askrew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vinogradov sprawls and moves away.
Jab by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vinogradov clobbers Askrew with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vinogradov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Askrew. Askrew circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Askrew ducks under a wild hook from Vinogradov.
Askrew tries to counter with a takedown but Vinogradov is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askrew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vinogradov.
Askrew takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vinogradov throws an overhand right that lands on Askrew's shoulder, as Askrew tries to avoid the shot.
Askrew feinted with a counter takedown.
Askrew moves out of range as Vinogradov strikes.
Askrew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Vinogradov connects with a crisp jab.
Vinogradov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Askrew on the side of the head.
Askrew on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vinogradov misses with a body shot.
Askrew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab lands there for Vinogradov.
Askrew walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Askrew.
Askrew attempts a counter takedown but Vinogradov avoids it well and moves away.
Vinogradov throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Askrew counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Askrew got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vinogradov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Askrew has managed to get both his arms back between Vinogradov's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Askrew thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2##SUB#
Askrew drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vinogradov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Askrew has Vinogradov in his guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vinogradov trying to control but Askrew is working from the bottom.
Vinogradov throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Askrew working for submissions but it's allowed Vinogradov to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Askrew defends it well. #T3#
Askrew avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vinogradov.
Sergey Vinogradov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vinogradov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Askrew tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Vinogradov working for a submission but Askrew is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Vinogradov looking to isolate an arm here. Askrew doesn't see it coming and as Vinogradov extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Vinogradov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 4
Date: Aug 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Oliva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oliva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliva looks to land a right hand but Askrew moved out of range.
Askrew feints the counter takedown.
Oliva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Askrew slips under a jab from Oliva.
Askrew with the counter takedown but Oliva avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Askrew has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Oliva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jab by Oliva.
Oliva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askrew.
Askrew changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice shot lands for Oliva.
Oliva jabs Askrew to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oliva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliva lands a nice shot that snaps Askrew's head back.
Askrew looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Oliva lands a big uppercut and Askrew crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Askrew looks OK. Oliva waves Askrew back to his feet!#ROC#Askrew is rocked!
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva cracks Askrew with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Biscuit Oliva!
A very excited looking Biscuit Oliva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 24, 2021 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Manhoeff scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Askrew is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askrew manages to work his way to half guard, despite Manhoeff's best efforts.#SUB2#
Askrew looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Manhoeff winds up and cracks Askrew with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Askrew slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Manhoeff with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Manhoeff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Askrew has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manhoeff has managed to get both his arms back between Askrew's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Askrew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manhoeff is aware though and is defending well.
Manhoeff lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Askrew working for a triangle but Manhoeff defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Manhoeff slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Askrew working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manhoeff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Askrew is tightening it up a little... Manhoeff has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Manhoeff reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Manhoeff taps out! Nice BJJ there by Askrew!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ben Askrew!
Ben Askrew thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Veainu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice cross by Veainu.
Veainu lands a slapping body shot.
#KD2#
Veainu cracks Askrew with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Askrew looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Veainu finish him?
#ROC2#Askrew is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Askrew moves away and avoids it.
Askrew attempts a counter takedown but Veainu avoids it well and moves away.
Veainu scores with a body shot.
Veainu throws a hook but Askrew blocks it.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
so Askrew counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Askrew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Veainu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Askrew postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Veainu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Askrew, into his guard. #REVB#
Askrew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Veainu is one step ahead there.
Veainu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askrew. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Askrew is looking for a triangle but Veainu pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB#
Askrew looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Askrew looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Veainu passes into side control.
Askrew is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Veainu is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Askrew is in all sorts of trouble here.
Askrew is working hard here to advance position.
We've been hearing good reports from Askrew's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Askrew is breathing heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Veainu controlling from the full mount.
Askrew is desperately trying to improve his position but Veainu has a good base and remains in mount.
Veainu controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Askrew is wriggling around trying to escape.
Veainu controlling from the full mount.
Askrew tries to improve his position but instead Veainu has taken his back!
Veainu biding his time, looking for the opening.
Askrew tries to roll but Veainu sticks to his back.
Askrew is keeping busy.
Askrew tries to escape but Veainu has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Veainu biding his time, controlling Askrew.
Veainu is trying to stick to Askrew's back but Askrew is turning into Veainu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Veainu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Askrew.
Veainu has control of Askrew's left arm, preventing Askrew from doing any damage. #SUB#
Askrew has gone for a leg lock! Veainu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Askrew's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Veainu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Askrew has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Veainu has managed to get both his arms back between Askrew's legs - danger averted.
Veainu trying to control but Askrew is working from the bottom.
Veainu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Askrew will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Askrew has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Veainu should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Askrew has tightened it up now! Veainu should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ben Askrew!
A victorious Ben Askrew thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Ruiha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Askrews jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Askrew slips a jab from Ruiha.
Tama Ruiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askrew staying out of range there.
Askrew with the counter takedown but Ruiha avoids it easily.
Ruiha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Askrew feints the counter takedown.
Ruiha lands with an overhand left.
Ruiha misses with a few strikes there.
Askrew with the counter takedown but Ruiha avoids it easily.
Ruiha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Askrew with the counter takedown but Ruiha avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Ruiha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askrew moves out of range as Ruiha strikes.
Ruiha misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Askrew counters with a single leg into guard. Ruiha didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Askrew drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Askrew jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB2#
Askrew drops back looking for a leg! Ruiha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ruiha manages to kick Askrew off! Askrew jumps back into Ruiha's guard.
Askrew works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Askrew is looking for a kimura but Ruiha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Askrew to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Askrew is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Askrew seems to be working for a kimura but Ruiha defends the submission attempt.
My spies in Muay Thai and BJJ | Clinchwork inform me that Askrew has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Askrew in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ruiha tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Askrew!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Askrew!
Ben Askrew made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am the only undefeated fighter at the this weight that makes 6 in a row, whats a man got to do to get a title shot'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
#R1#
A combination from Kogir does no damage.
Askrew feinted with a counter takedown.
Kogir looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Askrew doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kogir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kogir cracks Askrew with a good jab.
Kogir lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogir jabs Askrew to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kogir cracks Askrew with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kogir misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Askrew counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kogir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askrew. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Askrew is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kogir won't allow Askrew to pass to mount. #SUB#
Askrew looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kogir is looking to escape.
Kogir is looking for a sweep. Askrew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Askrew is working for a submission of some sort.
Kogir looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
Kogir is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Askrew has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kogir defend it? Askrew steps over the head and cranks it - Kogir is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Askrew!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Askrew!
Ben Askrew made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am the only undefeated fighter at the this weight that makes 6 in a row, whats a man got to do to get a title shot'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2021 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Driver misses with a body shot.
Driver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Askrew was well out of range. Poor timing from Driver.
A punch combination from Driver misses.
Driver dips to his left and cracks Askrew with an uppercut!
Askrew dodges the punch combination from Driver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver thuds his right hand into Askrew's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Driver lands with an overhand left.
Driver connects with a single shot there.
Driver fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Askrew on the side of the head.
Driver scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Driver just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Driver scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Driver lands a jab.
Driver tests Askrew's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Driver scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Driver cracks Askrew with an open hand slap.
Driver connects with a nice looking jab.
Driver moves into range and connects with a jab.
Driver scores with a hook to the body. Askrew takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
It looks like Driver has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Driver lands a nice looking body shot.
Askrew takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Askrew looks winded!#T4#
Driver jabs Askrew to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Askrew gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Driver lands a big uppercut and Askrew crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Askrew looks OK. Driver waves Askrew back to his feet!#ROC#Askrew is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ben Askrew has been cut.
Philip Driver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driver lands an uppercut, right on the button! Askrew tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Philip Driver!
Our winner, Philip Driver, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
IXF XLIII
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hand lands a lovely overhand right.
Askrew has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hand finds it's way round the side to connect with Askrew's head.
Hand misses with a straight left.
Askrew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hand.
Askrew drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hand defends it well.
Hand uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Askrew has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hand moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Hand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Askrew feints the counter takedown.
Hand scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hand definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hand fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Askrew looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hand misses the shot to the body.
Askrew on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Hand cracks Askrew with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Askrew.
Hand lands a really nice looking cross but Askrew seems unphased.
Askrew slips a jab and a cross from Hand.
Askrew is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Askrew has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hand finds it's way round the side to connect with Askrew's head. #KD#
Hand lands a big right hand that sends Askrew crashing to the mat! Hand stays standing though and waves Askrew back to his feet!
Hand lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Askrew is looking to close the distance but Hand sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Askrew crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Askrew is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Diamond Hand!
Diamond Hand spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
IXF XXXVIII
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Moans looks to land a right hand but Askrew moved out of range.
Askrew changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Askrew slips under a jab.
Askrew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moans sprawls and moves away.
Moans lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Moans throws a leg kick which misses Askrew's front leg but catches the back leg as Askrew tries to avoid it.
Moans scores with a punch to the head.
Askrew walks into a jab.#KD2#
Moans sends Askrew crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Moans is motioning to the referee to let Askrew up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moans thows a leg kick but Askrew checks it #TD#
and Askrew counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Moans can't keep his opponent in guard - Askrew advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Askrew is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moans is just riding it out for now. Askrew eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Askrew wants to work for an arm triangle but Moans is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB#
Askrew is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moans has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Askrew is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Askrew seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Askrew seems to be working for a kimura but Moans defends the submission attempt.
Moans tries to get to full guard but Askrew has control of the leg. #SUB#
Askrew is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Askrew looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2##SUB#
Askrew seems to be working for a kimura but Moans defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Askrew wants to work for an arm triangle but Moans is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Askrew seems to be working for a kimura but Moans defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Askrew is looking for a kimura but Moans is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Askrew to get the leverage.
Moans is looking to control Askrew's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moans avoid being mounted?#T3#
Askrew prevents Moans from improving his position.#SUB#
Askrew is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Askrew is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Moans is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Askrew!
A determined Ben Askrew didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
IXF XXXI
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Rennid lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rennid scores with a spinning back kick!
Rennid misses with a combination
#TD#
and Askrew counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rennid! #SUB#
Askrew has an Americana. Rennid didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Askrew is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Askrew hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ben Askrew!
Ben Askrew took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
IXF XXVI
Date: May 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Montana avoids the head kick by Askrew.
#TD#
Askrew closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Montana to the mat! Montana manages to get full guard.
Montana uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Montana scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Askrew looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SU#
Askrew stands up and beckons Montana to join him on the feet.
Montana closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD#
Askrew closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Askrew slows the pace down in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Askrew is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SU#
Askrew decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Montana sizes up Askrew with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Montana throws a lazy head kick
and Askrew counters with a nice leg kick.
Montana looks winded!#TD#
Askrew shoots in and bounces Montana off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Askrew controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Askrew distracts Montana with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Askrew controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Askrew has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Askrew.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Askrew closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Montana quickly recovers to half guard.
Nice strikes from Askrew there.
Askrew perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Askrew seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Montana for as long as he can get away with.
Askrew looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Askrew works his way into side control.
Askrew content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Montana taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've been hearing good reports from Askrew's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Askrew controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Askrew dominated that round.
That's time! Askrew's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Askrew looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Montana!
Askrew staying calm.#SUB#
Askrew tries for a kimura but Montana is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Askrew decides to stand up, so the ref orders Montana to his feet. #T1#
Askrew tries a head kick but it misses.
Askrew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice cross by Montana.#TD#
Askrew scores with a takedown into Montana's guard.
We've been informed that Montana has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Askrew landing some decent shots from guard.
Montana is breathing heavily.
Askrew won't allow Montana to get back to his feet.
Montana is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Askrew slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Askrew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montana can do to turn this around?#T2#
Askrew's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Askrew passes Montana's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Askrew keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Askrew wants to work for an arm triangle but Montana is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SU#
Askrew decides to stand and escape the position.
A head kick by Askrew misses
and Montana counters with a three punch combo that has Askrew backing up. Askrew nods at Montana to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Askrew feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Askrew stays in close to Montana's body and controls the position.
Askrew chips away with some ground and pound.
Askrew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Montana has momentary wrist control but Askrew slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Askrew content to stall in guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Askrew passes Montana's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Askrew trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askrew slips a nice elbow through Montana's hands, connecting with Montana's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Askrew dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Montana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Askrew counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Askrew stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Montana swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Askrew counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Montana!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askrew happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Askrew in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Montana is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Askrew! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Askrew. No joy for Boxer on that attempt.
Boxer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boxer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boxer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Askrew circles away.
Askrew wants to clinch.#CL#
Askrew takes the fight into the clinch.
Boxer tries to score a body lock takedown but Askrew shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ben Askrew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Boxer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer has had enough of the clinch but Askrew keeps him there for the moment.
Askrew tries to pull guard but Boxer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boxer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boxer as Askrew tries to tie him up. #T1#
Askrew can't get the takedown.
Boxer is trying to break the clinch but Askrew is controlling him.#TD2#
Boxer lands a takedown into guard.
Askrew keeping full guard, as Boxer tries to pass.
Askrew wants to sweep but no luck.
Askrew thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Boxer wants to control from the top but Askrew keeps moving.
Askrew seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boxer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##ES#
Askrew wriggles free and stands up.
Boxer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Askrew counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Askrew.
Askrew working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askrew is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boxer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Askrew trying to control but Boxer is working from the bottom.
Askrew is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Boxer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Boxer working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Askrew displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boxer.
Boxer with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Askrew decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boxer's guard.
Askrew works over Boxer with some ground and pound from guard.
Askrew slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Askrew controlling the position from side mount.
Askrew tries to advance to mount but Boxer denies him. #SUB#
Askrew looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boxer tries to bench press Askrew off him but Askrew keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Askrew dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Boxer fails with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Askrew misses its target.
Askrew stuffs the takedown.
Askrew throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boxer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boxer closes the distance and clinches up with Askrew, looking for a takedown. Boxer pushes Askrew against the cage but Askrew circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ben Askrew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Boxer.
Askrew goes for a double leg but Boxer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boxer continues to drive forward.
Boxer tries for a takedown but Askrew manages to get underhooks.
Askrew jumps guard but Boxer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Askrew just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boxer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Askrew is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boxer working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Boxer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Askrew is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boxer keeps control of Askrew as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boxer jumps guard but Askrew turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boxer prevents Askrew from breaking the clinch.
Askrew tries to pull guard but Boxer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Boxer.
Boxer misses with an elbow over the top.
Askrew is trying to pull guard but Boxer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boxer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Askrew just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boxer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Askrew pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Askrew tries for a takedown but Boxer manages to get underhooks.
#T2##BC#
Askrew manages to break the clinch.
Askrew throws a push kick but Boxer slaps the foot to one side.
Askrew swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Boxer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boxer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boxer throws a strike but Askrew rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Askrew lands a couple of elbows.
Askrew lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Boxer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boxer is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Askrew dives into side control.
#T3#
Askrew controls the position.
Boxer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askrew. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askrew scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boxer to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Boxer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boxer is looking for a sweep.
Askrew wants to control but Boxer is keeping him busy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boxer looks to move to half guard but instead Askrew has passed into mount! Damn!
Ben Askrew overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Askrew with a couple of short strikes.
Boxer tries to hold on but Askrew pushes him away.
Askrew lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Askrew lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askrew controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Askrew dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Boxer tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boxer.
Askrew seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Askrew shoots in and drives through. Boxer sprawls well.
Boxer unleashes a big counter combination but Askrew bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Askrew tries for a takedown but Boxer circles away easily
and Boxer counters with a one-two to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boxer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boxer throws a sloppy head kick and Askrew moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askrew fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Askrew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxer fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Askrew fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boxer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Askrew sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Askrew tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Boxer manages to circle out of the way.
Boxer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Askrew tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boxer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Askrew avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Boxer gets a clinch.
Askrew misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2##BC2#
Boxer breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Askrew scores with a takedown into Boxer's guard.
Boxer wants to get back to his feet but Askrew passes into half guard.
#REVB##SU#
Askrew stands up out of the half guard.
Askrew looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boxer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ben Askrew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Askrew tries to clinch up.
Boxer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Askrew swivels and escapes.#TD#
Askrew closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Askrew lands in his opponent's guard.
Askrew slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
James Boxer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Askrew seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boxer for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxer keeping moving, preventing Askrew from controlling successfully.
Boxer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Askrew is one step ahead there.
Ben Askrew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askrew content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Boxer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Askrew 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Askrew! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Riggs misses with the combination.
Riggs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD#
Askrew shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Riggs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Riggs avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Askrew.
Riggs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askrew. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Askrew controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Askrew is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Riggs has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askrew misses with the ground and pound.#T1##SU#
Askrew decides to stand up, so the ref orders Riggs to his feet.
Askrew doesn't manage to clinch there - Riggs circles away.
Riggs looks to land a combination but Askrew avoids it well.
Askrew throws a sloppy head kick and Riggs moves out of range easily. #TD#
Askrew shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Askrew was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Askrew has hold of Riggs's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Riggs seems comfortable defending it but Askrew has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Riggs is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Riggs is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Askrew couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Askrew! |
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