Post by The Sandmen on May 11, 2017 10:18:34 GMT -5
Nick Diaz doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Ben Askren is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Askren is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Nick Diaz comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nick Diaz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diaz
Askren tries to escape from the closed guard
Ben Askren any adventage in the ground.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Diaz switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Askren struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren throws a few hammer fists to the face of Nick Diaz
Solid shots!
Diaz's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diaz
Askren is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Diaz's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Diaz
Askren looks to be in very good shape.
Askren launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Nick Diaz is not able to stop Diaz ground skills and Ben Askren moves to side mount!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Nick Diaz manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over Diaz
Ben Askren tries to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Nick Diaz sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diaz
Askren is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Ben Askren moves to better his position on the ground...
Ben Askren viciously slams hammer blows to Diaz's face!
Diaz's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diaz
Ben Askren looks to posture up and open Nick Diaz's guard...
Ben Askren forces Nick Diaz to open his guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diaz
Terrible one sided match... Diaz was not ready to fight a fighter of Ben Askren caliber.
Askren tries to move to full mount
Askren succeeds
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Ben Askren takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Nick Diaz shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Nick Diaz breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diaz goes down.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diaz
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Diaz's face!
Nick Diaz blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Diaz is trying to counter now!
Askren is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diaz
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Nick Diaz blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diaz
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Diaz is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Diaz has a small cut in his Forehead
Askren is in rear mount over Diaz
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Diaz's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Diaz doesn't fight back!
Askren is in rear mount over Diaz
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Diaz's face!
Nick Diaz blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Nick Diaz to fight back!
Diaz has Askren controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz tries to show some ground skills
Nick Diaz put Askren in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Diaz
Askren sits over his knees and pushes away Diaz's leg!
Ben Askren is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Ben Askren storms over Diaz with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Diaz's face with his elbows!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Askren looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Nick Diaz's punches
Askren is on the receiving end of a great combo by Diaz.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Diaz is connecting with a few punches
Shovel hook by Ben Askren
goes nowhere.
0:42 Round 2 and Askren is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diaz goes down.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diaz
Ben Askren throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Diaz's face with those brutal elbows! Diaz needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diaz
Not a desiderable position that Askren is in now. Nick Diaz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Nick Diaz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Askren tries to stand up!
Diaz doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Nick Diaz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Diaz is connecting with a few punches
Nick Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ben Askren is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Diaz into his guard.
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Askren
Nick Diaz is cooling the fight on the ground
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Askren
Nick Diaz tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Nick Diaz manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to turn away and scramble out. Nick Diaz takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Askren struggles to free himself
Askren struggles to free himself
He can't lock it up. Ben Askren spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Askren throws a lazy kick
Diaz dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Nick Diaz launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Askren blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Ben Askren's cheek! Askren stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Diaz is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Nick Diaz creates space and allows Ben Askren to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Ben Askren is standing now.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Diaz is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Askren spins out, but Nick Diaz was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Askren is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Ben Askren opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Diaz's guard.
Diaz didn't see that coming. Askren is in open guard over Diaz now.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diaz
Askren tries to open up Nick Diaz's defense faking a few punches.
Nick Diaz wraps his arms around Askren's arms and counters the punches.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Askren can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Diaz's face!
Nick Diaz blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Nick Diaz to fight back!
Askren is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diaz's side.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Diaz fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ben Askren's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Nick Diaz appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Askren struggles to free himself
Askren holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Askren's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Nick Diaz.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Ben Askren doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Ben Askren. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Diaz throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Ben Askren and Diaz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Nick Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Askren is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Askren
Diaz tries to jump to side mount.
Ben Askren closed his guard around Nick Diaz.
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to turn away and scramble out. Nick Diaz takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Ben Askren spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Askren, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Nick Diaz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Askren
Diaz shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Askren goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Ben Askren is on his back after that attempt
Diaz is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren launches an up-kick intended for Nick Diaz's head...
It lands flush with Nick Diaz's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Diaz is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Diaz cartwheels towards Askren!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Ben Askren.
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Diaz's cheek from the guard.
Nick Diaz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Diaz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nick Diaz looks to pass to mount...
Diaz slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ben Askren.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Diaz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Askren's being punished here!
Askren's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Diaz throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ben Askren
Solid shots!
Askren's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Diaz throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ben Askren
Solid shots!
Askren has a small cut in his Chin
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Nick Diaz tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
It appears Ben Askren broke his left wrist with that block
Winner is Nick Diaz by TKO (Injury - Broken wrist) at 1:47 Round 3
Statistics: Nick Diaz
Punches 17/20 (85%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/13 (100%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 482 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 3/12 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/59 (42%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 512 s
Wow, this was a good one. So Funky Ben was dominating this one for the first 2, then Diaz came back late in the 2nd, and then Ben broke in the 3rd. Ouch.
Ben Askren is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Askren is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Nick Diaz comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nick Diaz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diaz
Askren tries to escape from the closed guard
Ben Askren any adventage in the ground.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Diaz switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Askren struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren throws a few hammer fists to the face of Nick Diaz
Solid shots!
Diaz's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diaz
Askren is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Diaz's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Diaz
Askren looks to be in very good shape.
Askren launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Nick Diaz is not able to stop Diaz ground skills and Ben Askren moves to side mount!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Nick Diaz manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over Diaz
Ben Askren tries to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Nick Diaz sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diaz
Askren is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Ben Askren moves to better his position on the ground...
Ben Askren viciously slams hammer blows to Diaz's face!
Diaz's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diaz
Ben Askren looks to posture up and open Nick Diaz's guard...
Ben Askren forces Nick Diaz to open his guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diaz
Terrible one sided match... Diaz was not ready to fight a fighter of Ben Askren caliber.
Askren tries to move to full mount
Askren succeeds
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Ben Askren takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Nick Diaz shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Nick Diaz breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diaz goes down.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diaz
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Diaz's face!
Nick Diaz blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Diaz is trying to counter now!
Askren is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diaz
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Nick Diaz blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diaz
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Diaz is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Diaz has a small cut in his Forehead
Askren is in rear mount over Diaz
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Diaz's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Diaz doesn't fight back!
Askren is in rear mount over Diaz
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Diaz's face!
Nick Diaz blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Nick Diaz to fight back!
Diaz has Askren controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz tries to show some ground skills
Nick Diaz put Askren in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Diaz
Askren sits over his knees and pushes away Diaz's leg!
Ben Askren is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Ben Askren storms over Diaz with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Diaz's face with his elbows!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Askren looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Nick Diaz's punches
Askren is on the receiving end of a great combo by Diaz.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Diaz is connecting with a few punches
Shovel hook by Ben Askren
goes nowhere.
0:42 Round 2 and Askren is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diaz goes down.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diaz
Ben Askren throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Diaz's face with those brutal elbows! Diaz needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diaz
Not a desiderable position that Askren is in now. Nick Diaz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Nick Diaz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Askren tries to stand up!
Diaz doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Nick Diaz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Diaz is connecting with a few punches
Nick Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ben Askren is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Diaz into his guard.
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Askren
Nick Diaz is cooling the fight on the ground
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Askren
Nick Diaz tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Nick Diaz manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to turn away and scramble out. Nick Diaz takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Askren struggles to free himself
Askren struggles to free himself
He can't lock it up. Ben Askren spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Askren throws a lazy kick
Diaz dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Nick Diaz launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Askren blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Ben Askren's cheek! Askren stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Diaz is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Nick Diaz creates space and allows Ben Askren to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Ben Askren is standing now.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Diaz is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Askren spins out, but Nick Diaz was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Askren is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Ben Askren opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Diaz's guard.
Diaz didn't see that coming. Askren is in open guard over Diaz now.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diaz
Askren tries to open up Nick Diaz's defense faking a few punches.
Nick Diaz wraps his arms around Askren's arms and counters the punches.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Askren can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Diaz's face!
Nick Diaz blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Nick Diaz to fight back!
Askren is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diaz's side.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Diaz fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ben Askren's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Nick Diaz appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Askren struggles to free himself
Askren holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Askren's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Nick Diaz.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Ben Askren doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Ben Askren. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Diaz throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Ben Askren and Diaz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Nick Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Askren is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Askren
Diaz tries to jump to side mount.
Ben Askren closed his guard around Nick Diaz.
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to turn away and scramble out. Nick Diaz takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Ben Askren spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Askren, who walks calmly to his corner.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
Nick Diaz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Askren
Diaz shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Askren goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Ben Askren is on his back after that attempt
Diaz is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren launches an up-kick intended for Nick Diaz's head...
It lands flush with Nick Diaz's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Diaz is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Diaz cartwheels towards Askren!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Ben Askren.
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Diaz's cheek from the guard.
Nick Diaz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Diaz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nick Diaz looks to pass to mount...
Diaz slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ben Askren.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Diaz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Askren's being punished here!
Askren's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Diaz throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ben Askren
Solid shots!
Askren's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Diaz throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ben Askren
Solid shots!
Askren has a small cut in his Chin
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Nick Diaz tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
It appears Ben Askren broke his left wrist with that block
Winner is Nick Diaz by TKO (Injury - Broken wrist) at 1:47 Round 3
Statistics: Nick Diaz
Punches 17/20 (85%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/13 (100%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 482 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 3/12 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/59 (42%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 512 s
Wow, this was a good one. So Funky Ben was dominating this one for the first 2, then Diaz came back late in the 2nd, and then Ben broke in the 3rd. Ouch.