Scott Askham
Scott Askham (born 20 May 1988) is an English mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division of KSW. A professional since 2010, he has also competed for the UFC, Absolute Championship Berkut, BAMMA, and Cage Warriors. He is currently ranked #2 in the KSW Middleweight rankings. Background. Born and raised in West Yorkshire, Askham began training in mixed martial arts as a teenager and took part in several amateur fights before turning professional in 2010. During this time, he also worked for a bit with a maintenance company installing street lighting. Mixed martial arts career. Early  career. Prior to his professional career, Askham held an amateur MMA record of 3–0. He made his professional debut competing as a middleweight for various regional promotions across Great Britain, including stints in Cage Warriors and BAMMA. He was able to compile an undefeated record of 12–0 along the way, finishing a large portion of his fights in the first round. After his TKO stoppage of Max Nunes in June 2014, Askham signed with the UFC. Ultimate Fighting Championship. Askham made his promotional debut on 4 October 2014 as he faced Magnus Cedenblad at UFC Fight Night 53. Despite dropping  Cedenblad with a front kick in round two, Askham was controlled through the rest of the fight, and was defeated via unanimous decision. Askham next faced Antonio dos Santos Jr. on 20 June 2015 at UFC Fight Night 69. Askham won the fight via KO in the first round. Askham faced Krzysztof Jotko on 24 October 2015 at UFC Fight Night 76. He lost the fight by split decision. Askham faced Chris Dempsey on 27 February 2016 at UFC Fight Night 84. He won the fight via knockout in the first round. He was also awarded a "Performance of the  Night" bonus. Askham was briefly scheduled to face Anthony Smith on 8 July 2016 at . However, Askham pulled out of the bout on 28 April and was replaced by Cezar Ferreira. Following a quick recovery, Askham was rescheduled to face promotional newcomer Jack Hermansson on 3 September 2016 at UFC Fight Night 93. He lost the fight by unanimous decision. Askham faced Brad Scott on 18 March 2017 at UFC Fight Night 107. He lost the fight by split decision and was subsequently released from the promotion. Post-UFC career. Askham fought fellow British UFC veteran Luke Barnatt on 23  September 2017 in the main event at . He won the fight by split decision. On 10 December 2017 Askham revealed a three-fight contract with KSW. As the first fight of his contract and promotional debut, Askham faced former KSW Middleweight Champion Michał Materla at on March 3, 2018. Askham won the fight via technical knockout stemming from a body kick. He also won the Knockout of the Night bonus. As the second fight and the semifinal of KSW Middleweight tournament, Askham faced Marcin Wójcik at on October 6, 2018. Askham won the fight via body kick and punches, winning  his second Knockout of the Night bonus in the organization. In the final fight of his contract Askham fought in the KSW Middleweight Tournament Final, winning a rematch against Michał Materla via flying knee knockout and becoming the KSW Middleweight Champion. Askham faced Mamed Khalidov in a catchweight bout at on December 7, 2019. He won the bout via unanimous decision. Askham was scheduled to defend his KSW Middleweight Championship in a rematch against Mamed Khalidov at on October 10, 2020. He lost the fight via first-minute knockout.