Post by The Sandmen on Nov 17, 2017 13:15:35 GMT -5
Georges St-Pierre glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Ben Askren raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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GSP and Askren move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Ben Askren fakes a punch and launches himself over GSP!
Georges St-Pierre is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Askren and pushes him away!
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP is holding Ben Askren's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP breaks the closed guard of Ben Askren and moves to half guard
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Ben Askren...
Ben Askren sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
GSP tries to get a side mount...
Askren wraps his leg around Georges St-Pierre leg and prevents him from moving.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg...
Askren rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punches from Ben Askren.
GSP staggers backwards. Askren wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Nose
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ben Askren is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull GSP into his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
Askren holds Georges St-Pierre's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
GSP 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!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Ben Askren moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Some nice shots from Georges St-Pierre
that stun Askren.
Georges St-Pierre 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
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP moves on the ground
Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to show some ground skills
GSP uses his strength to keep GSP at a disadvantage
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
Askren creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ben Askren takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Ben Askren seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Ben Askren leans forwards and tries to grapple with GSP
Askren shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Askren launches a few hard punches to Georges St-Pierre's ribs!
Georges St-Pierre's ribs shows the damage! Ben Askren is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP launches a knee!
Georges St-Pierre hits Askren's hard just below the ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Askren hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Ben Askren tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
GSP is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Askren pummels back into position.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
Georges St-Pierre sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Ben Askren fakes a punch and launches himself over GSP!
Nice move by Askren who clinches and pushes GSP against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Askren doesn't let GSP get in on his legs.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
GSP is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP launches a few weak punches
Askren blocks them effectively.
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
GSP tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
GSP is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Georges St-Pierre goes with a looping right hand while Ben Askren jumps back and jabs
Askren seems staggered and Georges St-Pierre runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Askren is holding Georges St-Pierre's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre 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
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP tries to open up Askren with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Askren blocks a few elbows and now Georges St-Pierre will have to look for another option here.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Not a desiderable position that GSP is in now. Ben Askren is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
Ben Askren jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Ben Askren looks to posture up and open Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Ben Askren forces Georges St-Pierre to open his guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Georges St-Pierre jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ben Askren
Blocked by Askren.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid low kick from Georges St-Pierre.
Askren deflects it.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren launches a hook to the body
Bang! GSP stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
A high kick from Georges St-Pierre
misses badly. GSP slips and falls!
Askren is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Georges St-Pierre launches an up-kick intended for Ben Askren's head...
Askren leans out of the way.
Askren is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren steps back and allows GSP to get back to his feet.
GSP climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Askren is holding Georges St-Pierre's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over GSP's face!
Georges St-Pierre blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Ben Askren storms over GSP with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again GSP's face with his elbows!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Askren gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Georges St-Pierre! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Georges St-Pierre doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Nose
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Ben Askren tries to open GSP's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Ben Askren. GSP is unable to cover himself now!
Ben Askren turns out the lights for GSP! What an astonishing KO by Askren!
Winner is Ben Askren by KO (GnP) at 4:31 Round 2
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 7/10 (70%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 3/14 (21%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 354 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 21/42 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 332 s
Flash KO, but Ben was winning by a good amount regardless here.
Ben Askren raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
GSP and Askren move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Ben Askren fakes a punch and launches himself over GSP!
Georges St-Pierre is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Askren and pushes him away!
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP is holding Ben Askren's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP breaks the closed guard of Ben Askren and moves to half guard
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Ben Askren...
Ben Askren sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
GSP tries to get a side mount...
Askren wraps his leg around Georges St-Pierre leg and prevents him from moving.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
GSP is trying to counter now!
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg...
Askren rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punches from Ben Askren.
GSP staggers backwards. Askren wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Nose
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ben Askren is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull GSP into his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
Askren holds Georges St-Pierre's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
GSP 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!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg
Ben Askren moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Some nice shots from Georges St-Pierre
that stun Askren.
Georges St-Pierre 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
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP moves on the ground
Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to show some ground skills
GSP uses his strength to keep GSP at a disadvantage
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
Askren creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ben Askren takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Ben Askren seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Ben Askren leans forwards and tries to grapple with GSP
Askren shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Askren launches a few hard punches to Georges St-Pierre's ribs!
Georges St-Pierre's ribs shows the damage! Ben Askren is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP launches a knee!
Georges St-Pierre hits Askren's hard just below the ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Askren hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Ben Askren tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
GSP is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Askren pummels back into position.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
Georges St-Pierre sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Ben Askren fakes a punch and launches himself over GSP!
Nice move by Askren who clinches and pushes GSP against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Askren doesn't let GSP get in on his legs.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
GSP is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP launches a few weak punches
Askren blocks them effectively.
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
GSP tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
GSP is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Georges St-Pierre goes with a looping right hand while Ben Askren jumps back and jabs
Askren seems staggered and Georges St-Pierre runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Askren is holding Georges St-Pierre's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre 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
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP tries to open up Askren with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Askren blocks a few elbows and now Georges St-Pierre will have to look for another option here.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Not a desiderable position that GSP is in now. Ben Askren is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
Ben Askren jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Ben Askren looks to posture up and open Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Ben Askren forces Georges St-Pierre to open his guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Georges St-Pierre jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ben Askren
Blocked by Askren.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid low kick from Georges St-Pierre.
Askren deflects it.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren launches a hook to the body
Bang! GSP stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
A high kick from Georges St-Pierre
misses badly. GSP slips and falls!
Askren is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Georges St-Pierre launches an up-kick intended for Ben Askren's head...
Askren leans out of the way.
Askren is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren steps back and allows GSP to get back to his feet.
GSP climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Askren is holding Georges St-Pierre's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over GSP's face!
Georges St-Pierre blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Ben Askren storms over GSP with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again GSP's face with his elbows!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Askren gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Georges St-Pierre! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Georges St-Pierre doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Nose
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Ben Askren tries to open GSP's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Ben Askren. GSP is unable to cover himself now!
Ben Askren turns out the lights for GSP! What an astonishing KO by Askren!
Winner is Ben Askren by KO (GnP) at 4:31 Round 2
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 7/10 (70%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 3/14 (21%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 354 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 21/42 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 332 s
Flash KO, but Ben was winning by a good amount regardless here.