PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Mein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Askren
vs
Mein

179 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Modernized Goroshi Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ken Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jordan Mein!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Askren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Mein shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mein was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mein cracks Askren with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Askren is looking for a sweep.
Askren is working hard here to advance position.
Mein wants to control but Askren is keeping him busy.
Askren manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Askren wants to pass the guard but Mein is defending well.
Mein is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Askren jumps into side control!
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!
Mein is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein is looking to regain half guard here but Askren keeps moving and retains side control.
Mein struggling a bit here.
Askren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mein keeps working.
Askren just content to control the position.
Mein tries to buck Askren off but Askren is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mein manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Askren is working away from the top position though.
Askren trying to control the action but Mein is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Askren.
Askren throws a leg kick but Mein sees it coming and moves out of range.

Mein gets caught flat footed, as Askren shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Askren trying to control but Mein is working from the bottom.
Mein pulls Askren in to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Askren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Askren forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein moves into full guard.
Mein keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Askren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mein is on top in guard.
Mein trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mein looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mein manages to get himself to full guard.
Askren trying to control but Mein is working from the bottom.
Askren knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mein on the ground.
Mein trying to keep a closed guard but Askren is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Askren trying to control but Mein is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jordan Mein will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Askren drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Askren working away.
Mein tries to improve position but can't.
Mein is not content to let Askren control the position.

Askren is trying to get an arm triangle but Mein is defending well.
Mein is trying to get back to half guard.
Mein is still trying to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren trying to control the position but Mein is working away.
Mein is looking to reverse the position.
Mein is not content to let Askren control the position.
Mein is trying to improve his position.
Askren working away.
A bit of a lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Askren thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mein regains half guard there - taking advantage of Askren's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Askren is taking a breather. Mein says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mein wants to improve his position but Askren is controlling well.
Askren is looking to pass Mein's guard but actually Mein recovers to full guard.

Askren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Askren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Mein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mein might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Askren haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mein is keeping the position for now.
Askren postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jordan Mein wasn't active enough on the ground.

Mein closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Askren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Mein working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mein creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Askren sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mein working away.
Mein wants to control but Askren is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jordan Mein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Askren.
Mein sneaks back into half guard.
Mein tries to roll over but Askren keeps him under control.

Askren is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mein defends it well.

Askren is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mein has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein wants to get back to full guard.
Askren is trying to control the action in half guard but Mein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mein tries to get to full guard but Askren has control of the leg.
Askren trying to control the action but Mein is working from the bottom.

Askren is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mein defends it well.
Mein is trying to control but can't.
Ken Askren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren passes to full mount!
Mein is working to get back to half guard.
Askren wants to take his opponent's back but Mein doesn't allow it.
Mein working to try and regain half guard.
Askren with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Askren looking to control but Mein is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein tries to hold on but Askren postures up.
Mein wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Askren.
Mein has given up his back. Will we see Askren going for some submissions?
Askren tries to keep control of the position but Mein is staying busy.
Mein turns into Askren and is now in his guard.
Mein wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein advances to half guard.
Mein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Askren's head.

Askren looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Askren actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ken Askren.
I think Mein has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a majority draw!