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.[5]
Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
Askham fought fellow British UFC veteran Luke Barnatt on 23 September 2017 in the main event at ACB 70.[21] He won the fight by split decision.
On 10 December 2017 Askham revealed a three-fight contract with KSW.[22] 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.[23]
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.[24]
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.[25]
Askham faced Mamed Khalidov in a catchweight bout at KSW 52 on 7 December 2019.[26] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[27]
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.[28] He lost the fight via first-minute knockout.[29]
Askham faced Mamed Khalidov in trilogy at XTB KSW 83: Colosseum 2 on 3 June 2023.[30] He lost the bout in the third round after Khalidov hit him with flying switch kick and finished him with punches.[31]
Oktagon MMA
Askham made his Oktagon MMA debut on 4 November 2023 against Marc Doussis at Oktagon 48, defeating him via unanimous decision.[32]
