Scott Askham

Scott Askham (born 20 May 1988) is an English mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division of Oktagon MMA. A professional since 2010, he has also competed for the UFC, Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (KSW), Absolute Championship Berkut, BAMMA, and Cage Warriors.

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 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 The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale. 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.

Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki Askham fought fellow British UFC veteran Luke Barnatt on 23 September 2017 in the main event at ACB 70. 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 KSW 42: Khalidov vs. Narkun on 3 March 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 KSW 45: The Return to Wembley on 6 October 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 KSW 52 on 7 December 2019. He won the bout via unanimous decision.

Askham was scheduled to defend his KSW Middleweight Championship in a rematch against Mamed Khalidov at KSW 55: Askham vs. Khalidov 2 on 10 October 2020. He lost the fight via first-minute knockout.

Askham faced Mamed Khalidov in trilogy at XTB KSW 83: Colosseum 2 on 3 June 2023. He lost the bout in the third round after Khalidov hit him with flying switch kick and finished him with punches.

Oktagon MMA Askham made his Oktagon MMA debut on 4 November 2023 against Marc Doussis at Oktagon 48, defeating him via unanimous decision.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Chris Dempsey Absolute Championship Berkut Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Luke Barnatt Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki KSW Middleweight Championship (One time) 2019 KSW Middleweight tournament winner. Fight of the Night (One time) Knockout of the Night (Two times) vs. Michał Materla, Marcin Wójcik BAMMA BAMMA Middleweight Championship (One time) One successful title defense Ultimate Cage FC UCFC Middleweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Makhmud Muradov Decision (unanimous) Oktagon 61

Brno, Czech Republic Win

Marc Doussis Decision (unanimous) Oktagon 48

Manchester, England Loss

Mamed Khalidov KO (flying switch kick and punches) KSW 83: Colosseum 2

Warsaw, Poland Loss

Mamed Khalidov KO (flying switch kick) KSW 55: Askham vs. Khalidov 2

Łódź, Poland Win

Mamed Khalidov Decision (unanimous) KSW 52: Race

Gliwice, Poland Win

Michał Materla KO (flying knee) KSW 49: Soldić vs. Kaszubowski

Gdańsk, Poland Win

Marcin Wójcik KO (kick to the body and punches) KSW 45: The Return to Wembley

London, England Win

Michał Materla TKO (kick to the body) KSW 42: Khalidov vs. Narkun

Łódź, Poland Win

Luke Barnatt Decision (split) ACB 70: The Battle of Britain

Sheffield, England Loss

Brad Scott Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson

London, England Loss

Jack Hermansson Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Arlovski vs. Barnett

Hamburg, Germany Win

Chris Dempsey TKO (punch and head kick) UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Bisping

London, England Loss

Krzysztof Jotko Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs. Smolka

Dublin, Ireland Win

Antônio dos Santos Jr. KO (knees) UFC Fight Night: Jędrzejczyk vs. Penne

Berlin, Germany Loss

Magnus Cedenblad Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Story

Stockholm, Sweden Win

Max Nunes TKO (punches) BAMMA Fight Night: Southampton

Southampton, England Win

Jorge Luis Bezerra Decision (unanimous) BAMMA 13

Birmingham, England Win

Jack Marshman Decision (unanimous) Ultimate Cage FC 5

Doncaster, England Win

Henry McLeman Submission (rear-naked choke) BAMMA 12

Newcastle, England Win

Denniston Sutherland Decision (unanimous) Cage Warriors 50

Glasgow, Scotland Win

Dai Cook KO (head kick and punches) Caged Steel FC 3

Doncaster, England Win

Mark Jones TKO (punches) Ultimate Cage FC 4

Batley, England Win

Aurelijus Kerpe Submission (rear-naked choke) Caged Steel FC 2

Doncaster, England Win

Matt Earnshaw TKO (punches) Caged Steel FC 1

Doncaster, England Win

Arunas Klimavicius TKO (punches) Olympian MMA Championship 11

Liverpool, England Win

Shaun Lomas KO (head kick) Fight Pro UK 3

Barnsley, England Win

Rolandas Cizauskas TKO (punches) British Cage FC: Barnsley

Barnsley, England

Amateur mixed martial arts record Win

Dan Abbott Decision (unanimous) Fight-Stars 4

Wrexham, Wales Win

Avi Jack Decision (split) Fight-Pro UK: Barnsley Fight Night 2

Barnsley, England Win

Sam Boult Decision (majority) Fight-Pro UK: Barnsley Fight Night 1

Barnsley, England Win

Qasim Shafiq Decision (unanimous) Phoenix Fight Promotions: D-Day

Rotherham, England Win

Dan Edwards TKO (body kick) Ultimate Force: Nemesis

Doncaster, England Win

Johnny Stuart Submission (arm-triange choke) Phoenix Fight Promotions: Elimination

Rotherham, England