Post by The Sandmen on Feb 17, 2018 1:32:31 GMT -5
Georges St-Pierre looks very relaxed.
Ben Askren doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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GSP and Askren move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
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
Crushing shot to Askren's body! He's holding his side
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP breaths deeply while on the ground
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
Askren tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over 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 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 1:10 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre storms over Askren with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
GSP doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Askren's face with his elbows!
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...
Georges St-Pierre has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Ben Askren tries to pass Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Georges St-Pierre regains full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Askren works on the ground with his fingers over GSP's face
GSP shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! GSP's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
GSP has a small cut in his Forehead
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Ben Askren wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Ben Askren can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Askren is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Ben Askren moves to better his position on the ground...
Ben Askren wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to show some ground skills
Ben Askren put GSP in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre hovers above Askren
Good punches to Askren's body.
Askren ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre viciously slams hammer blows to Askren's face!
Askren has a small cut in his Forehead
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
GSP drills Ben Askren's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of GSP's moves.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Ben Askren...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Askren is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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 full mount over Ben Askren
GSP tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Georges St-Pierre. 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 HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Georges St-Pierre didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
GSP uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Askren tries to move to full mount
Askren's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
GSP uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Askren tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
GSP leans and gets Ben Askren's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Askren is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Askren jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
GSP sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Quick hook by Ben Askren
glances off GSP's arms.
Askren tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Askren is clinching with GSP.
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren grapple with Georges St-Pierre and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
GSP manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Georges St-Pierre
Ben Askren fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Ben Askren leans forwards and tries to grapple with GSP
GSP wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Askren's jaw!
Askren wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Askren moves forward and holds GSP
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP grapple with Ben Askren and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Ben Askren falls hard on the mat with Georges St-Pierre on top of him
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Ben Askren is not able to stop Askren ground skills and Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Ben Askren...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre rolls him over and takes his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
GSP fires a barrage of punches at Askren's head!
The punches go wide.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Askren has GSP controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
GSP is unable to move under Askren control.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP tries to escape from the closed guard
GSP succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Ben Askren can't prevent his opponent from passing. GSP looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
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 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
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Ben Askren's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Mario Yamasaki 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 HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Body kick by Georges St-Pierre...
just grazes his opponent.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Askren's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
Askren anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
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.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Ben Askren...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben 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 4:10 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Askren's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre rolls him over and takes his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
Deep breaths from Ben Askren who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
That hit GSP who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
GSP tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Askren! GSP has one hook in and keeps working!
GSP is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Askren has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Askren is unable to find a way to scape from this.
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP leans back...
He clobbers Ben Askren's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Georges St-Pierre has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
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 0:20 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
Ben Askren closed his guard around Georges St-Pierre.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben 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.
Georges St-Pierre is in full 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 full mount over Ben Askren
GSP suddenly holds Ben Askren's arm and tries an armbar!
GSP is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Askren can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Georges St-Pierre!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
GSP 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 closed guard over GSP
Askren is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
GSP 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 closed guard over GSP
Askren tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Askren is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of GSP's moves.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Ben Askren shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Ben Askren breaks that americana attempt!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ben Askren's arm and tries an armbar!
Askren holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Askren's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Georges St-Pierre.
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
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Askren is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP leans back...
He clobbers Ben Askren's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to escape from the full mount...
Georges St-Pierre is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
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.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP moves on the ground
GSP cannot take advantage in the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Ben Askren doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of GSP's moves.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
Askren is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Askren's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
Ben Askren doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of GSP's moves.
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
GSP is in rear mount 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,
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for GSP.
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Round 4
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Some nice shots from Georges St-Pierre
that stun Askren.
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Chin
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 leans back...
He clobbers Ben Askren's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
Askren is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Askren's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Askren has a small cut in his Left cheek
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
GSP tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Askren! GSP has one hook in and keeps working!
GSP is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre viciously slams hammer blows to Askren's face!
Askren's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Askren has a small cut in his Forehead
GSP is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Georges St-Pierre isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Askren's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
GSP throws his leg over and Ben Askren is in serious trouble! Georges St-Pierre extends his hips and Ben Askren is forced to tapout to the crafty armbar!
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by Submission (Armbar) at 1:15 Round 4
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 31/47 (66%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 787 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/30 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 787 s
Fight ovez.
Ben Askren doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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GSP and Askren move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
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
Crushing shot to Askren's body! He's holding his side
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP breaths deeply while on the ground
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
Askren tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over 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 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 1:10 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre storms over Askren with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
GSP doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Askren's face with his elbows!
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...
Georges St-Pierre has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Ben Askren tries to pass Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Georges St-Pierre regains full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Askren works on the ground with his fingers over GSP's face
GSP shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! GSP's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
GSP has a small cut in his Forehead
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Ben Askren wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Ben Askren can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Askren is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Ben Askren moves to better his position on the ground...
Ben Askren wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to show some ground skills
Ben Askren put GSP in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre hovers above Askren
Good punches to Askren's body.
Askren ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre viciously slams hammer blows to Askren's face!
Askren has a small cut in his Forehead
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
GSP drills Ben Askren's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of GSP's moves.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Ben Askren...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Askren is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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 full mount over Ben Askren
GSP tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Georges St-Pierre. 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 HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Georges St-Pierre takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Georges St-Pierre didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
GSP uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Askren tries to move to full mount
Askren's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
GSP uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Askren tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
GSP leans and gets Ben Askren's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Askren is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Askren jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
GSP sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Quick hook by Ben Askren
glances off GSP's arms.
Askren tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Askren is clinching with GSP.
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren grapple with Georges St-Pierre and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
GSP manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Georges St-Pierre
Ben Askren fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Ben Askren leans forwards and tries to grapple with GSP
GSP wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Askren's jaw!
Askren wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Askren moves forward and holds GSP
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP grapple with Ben Askren and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Ben Askren falls hard on the mat with Georges St-Pierre on top of him
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Ben Askren is not able to stop Askren ground skills and Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Ben Askren...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre rolls him over and takes his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
GSP fires a barrage of punches at Askren's head!
The punches go wide.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Askren has GSP controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
GSP is unable to move under Askren control.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP tries to escape from the closed guard
GSP succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Ben Askren can't prevent his opponent from passing. GSP looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
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 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
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Ben Askren's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Mario Yamasaki 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 HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Body kick by Georges St-Pierre...
just grazes his opponent.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Askren's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
Askren anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
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.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Ben Askren...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben 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 4:10 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Askren's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre rolls him over and takes his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
Deep breaths from Ben Askren who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
That hit GSP who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
GSP tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Askren! GSP has one hook in and keeps working!
GSP is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Askren has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Askren is unable to find a way to scape from this.
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP leans back...
He clobbers Ben Askren's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Georges St-Pierre has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
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 0:20 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
Ben Askren closed his guard around Georges St-Pierre.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben 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.
Georges St-Pierre is in full 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 full mount over Ben Askren
GSP suddenly holds Ben Askren's arm and tries an armbar!
GSP is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Askren can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Georges St-Pierre!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
GSP 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 closed guard over GSP
Askren is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
GSP 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 closed guard over GSP
Askren tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Askren is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of GSP's moves.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Ben Askren shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Ben Askren breaks that americana attempt!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ben Askren's arm and tries an armbar!
Askren holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Askren's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Georges St-Pierre.
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
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Askren is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP leans back...
He clobbers Ben Askren's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to escape from the full mount...
Georges St-Pierre is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
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.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP moves on the ground
GSP cannot take advantage in the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Ben Askren doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of GSP's moves.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
Askren is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Askren's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
Ben Askren doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of GSP's moves.
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
GSP is in rear mount 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,
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for GSP.
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Round 4
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Some nice shots from Georges St-Pierre
that stun Askren.
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Chin
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 leans back...
He clobbers Ben Askren's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
Askren is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Askren's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Askren has a small cut in his Left cheek
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
GSP tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Askren! GSP has one hook in and keeps working!
GSP is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre viciously slams hammer blows to Askren's face!
Askren's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Askren has a small cut in his Forehead
GSP is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Georges St-Pierre isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Askren's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
GSP throws his leg over and Ben Askren is in serious trouble! Georges St-Pierre extends his hips and Ben Askren is forced to tapout to the crafty armbar!
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by Submission (Armbar) at 1:15 Round 4
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 31/47 (66%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 787 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/30 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 787 s
Fight ovez.