Post by The Sandmen on Sept 6, 2018 9:15:39 GMT -5
Diego Sanchez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Ferocious staredown by Askren while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
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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The bell announces the first round!
A punch from Ben Askren
whizzes past Diego.
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Shovel hook by Diego Sanchez
tags Askren.
Ben Askren throws a combo
Diego Sanchez ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Askren swings again, only to get countered once more! Askren is looking bad here!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Diego Sanchez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Askren into his guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Askren is in closed guard... Diego 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 Diego
Diego tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Diego's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Diego launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Askren's ribs.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Askren is in closed guard... Diego 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!
Askren tries to escape from the closed guard
Ben Askren any adventage in the ground.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Askren has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Ben Askren wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Askren drills Diego Sanchez's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Ben Askren uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Diego Sanchez holds Ben Askren and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Askren fires a barrage of punches at Diego's head!
This is bad! Askren is just pounding on Diego Sanchez's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Diego's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Not a desiderable position that Diego is in now. Ben Askren is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Askren struggles on the ground and tries to break Diego Sanchez's guard...
Diego doesn't want to free his opponent and Askren continues in closed guard
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Askren tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Diego leans and gets Ben Askren's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Ben Askren storms over Diego with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Diego Sanchez blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Askren tries to escape from the closed guard
Ben Askren any adventage in the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Diego sprawls and remains on his feet.
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Diego struggles... Ben Askren is unable to take him down
Diego throws a low kick
Ben Askren blocks.
Diego clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Askren!
Diego blocks with confidence
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diego goes down.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diego
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Diego's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Diego doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diego
Askren tries to improve position.
Diego adjusts and closes his guard.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Deep breaths from Diego Sanchez who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
Askren blocks those punches
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diego
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Diego's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Diego doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diego
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Diego's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Askren misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Diego measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Askren blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Diego tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Askren launches a stiff jab!
Diego ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Diego launches a furious hook!
That hits Askren's chin like a wrecking ball! Askren loses balance and goes to the mat.
Diego is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren launches an up-kick intended for Diego Sanchez's head...
It lands flush with Diego Sanchez's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Diego is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren launches an up-kick intended for Diego Sanchez's head...
It lands flush with Diego Sanchez's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Diego is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren launches an up-kick intended for Diego Sanchez's head...
Diego leans out of the way.
Diego is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren launches an up-kick intended for Diego Sanchez's head...
It lands flush with Diego Sanchez's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Solid jabs from Diego Sanchez.
Nice punches.
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Left eye
Diego Sanchez fires an unorthodox punch to Askren's torso
that hits its mark.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Diego Sanchez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Askren breaks the closed guard of Diego Sanchez and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Ben Askren uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ben Askren looks to pass to mount...
Diego 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 shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Diego Sanchez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Askren into his guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Deep breaths from Diego Sanchez who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
That hit Askren who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Ben Askren storms over Diego with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Diego's face with his elbows!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Diego holds Ben Askren's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Diego's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Diego doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Askren tries to escape from closed guard...
Diego waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ben Askren! He is reversed and nor Diego Sanchez is on half guard!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diego's side.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Askren
Diego is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Askren's ribs.
Askren blocks Diego Sanchez's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Askren
Diego tries to open up Ben Askren's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Askren in the side of the head
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Diego Sanchez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Askren uses his forearms to block the impact!
Askren is trying to counter now!
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Askren
Diego is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Diego Sanchez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego Sanchez positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Askren covers himself well
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Askren
Diego use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) is cheering him!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Ben Askren
Diego Sanchez looks to mount Ben Askren...
Diego Sanchez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Ben Askren
Diego positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Askren's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
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 Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Askren is holding Diego Sanchez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego launches a few weak punches
Askren blocks them effectively.
Diego Sanchez gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Askren fires a barrage of punches at Diego's head!
This is bad! Askren is just pounding on Diego Sanchez's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Diego's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Diego doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez 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 Askren's moves.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez 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!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Diego shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Diego Sanchez goes with a looping right hand while Ben Askren jumps back and jabs
Askren seems staggered and Diego Sanchez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Diego is grappling.
Bad idea! Ben Askren lifts him up and launches him to the mat!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diego
Askren looks to be in very good shape.
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Diego's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diego
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Diego Sanchez's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Askren use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Diego Sanchez holds Ben Askren and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Askren is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Ben Askren
Diego fires a barrage of punches at Askren's head!
The punches go wide.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Ben Askren
Diego Sanchez tries to better his position on the ground...
Ben Askren tries to roll on the ground...
Diego misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren tries to roll on the ground...
Diego knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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 Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Diego Sanchez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Askren tries to escape from closed guard...
Diego waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ben Askren! He is reversed and nor Diego Sanchez is on half guard!
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Askren
Diego 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 Nose is beginning to swell
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Askren
Diego tries to open up Askren with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Askren blocks a few elbows and now Diego Sanchez will have to look for another option here.
Diego clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Askren
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ben Askren can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
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 Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Diego Sanchez
makes Askren stumble back!
Askren is holding Diego Sanchez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego Sanchez tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Chin
Askren launches a kick
Diego checks it and keeps distance.
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Diego struggles... Ben Askren is unable to take him down
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego Sanchez attempts to cut off Askren with punches
Askren reels from the strikes.
Askren hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Diego Sanchez knocks Askren out cold in a stunning fashion!
Winner is Diego Sanchez by KO (Punches) at 3:13 Round 3
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 23/28 (82%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/42 (24%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 508 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 0/8 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 28/52 (54%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 548 s
Diego with a major come-from-behind win here. Even after the flash-KO win, Ben still had more health than Diego. Good fight, good win, good times.
Ferocious staredown by Askren while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
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.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
A punch from Ben Askren
whizzes past Diego.
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Shovel hook by Diego Sanchez
tags Askren.
Ben Askren throws a combo
Diego Sanchez ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Askren swings again, only to get countered once more! Askren is looking bad here!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Diego Sanchez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Askren into his guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Askren is in closed guard... Diego 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 Diego
Diego tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Diego's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Diego launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Askren's ribs.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Askren is in closed guard... Diego 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!
Askren tries to escape from the closed guard
Ben Askren any adventage in the ground.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Askren has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Ben Askren wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Askren drills Diego Sanchez's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Ben Askren uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Diego Sanchez holds Ben Askren and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Askren fires a barrage of punches at Diego's head!
This is bad! Askren is just pounding on Diego Sanchez's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Diego's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Not a desiderable position that Diego is in now. Ben Askren is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Askren struggles on the ground and tries to break Diego Sanchez's guard...
Diego doesn't want to free his opponent and Askren continues in closed guard
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Askren tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Diego leans and gets Ben Askren's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Ben Askren storms over Diego with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Diego Sanchez blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Askren tries to escape from the closed guard
Ben Askren any adventage in the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Diego sprawls and remains on his feet.
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Diego struggles... Ben Askren is unable to take him down
Diego throws a low kick
Ben Askren blocks.
Diego clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Askren!
Diego blocks with confidence
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diego goes down.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diego
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Diego's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Diego doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diego
Askren tries to improve position.
Diego adjusts and closes his guard.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Deep breaths from Diego Sanchez who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
Askren blocks those punches
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diego
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Diego's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Diego doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diego
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Diego's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Askren misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Diego measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Askren blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Diego tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Askren launches a stiff jab!
Diego ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Diego launches a furious hook!
That hits Askren's chin like a wrecking ball! Askren loses balance and goes to the mat.
Diego is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren launches an up-kick intended for Diego Sanchez's head...
It lands flush with Diego Sanchez's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Diego is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren launches an up-kick intended for Diego Sanchez's head...
It lands flush with Diego Sanchez's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Diego is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren launches an up-kick intended for Diego Sanchez's head...
Diego leans out of the way.
Diego is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren launches an up-kick intended for Diego Sanchez's head...
It lands flush with Diego Sanchez's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Solid jabs from Diego Sanchez.
Nice punches.
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Left eye
Diego Sanchez fires an unorthodox punch to Askren's torso
that hits its mark.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Diego Sanchez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Askren breaks the closed guard of Diego Sanchez and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Ben Askren uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ben Askren looks to pass to mount...
Diego 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 shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Diego Sanchez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Askren into his guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Deep breaths from Diego Sanchez who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
That hit Askren who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Ben Askren storms over Diego with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Diego's face with his elbows!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Diego holds Ben Askren's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Diego's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Diego doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Askren tries to escape from closed guard...
Diego waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ben Askren! He is reversed and nor Diego Sanchez is on half guard!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diego's side.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Askren
Diego is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Askren's ribs.
Askren blocks Diego Sanchez's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Askren
Diego tries to open up Ben Askren's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Askren in the side of the head
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Diego Sanchez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Askren uses his forearms to block the impact!
Askren is trying to counter now!
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Askren
Diego is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Diego Sanchez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego Sanchez positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Askren covers himself well
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Askren
Diego use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) is cheering him!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Ben Askren
Diego Sanchez looks to mount Ben Askren...
Diego Sanchez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Ben Askren
Diego positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Askren's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
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 Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Askren is holding Diego Sanchez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego launches a few weak punches
Askren blocks them effectively.
Diego Sanchez gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Askren fires a barrage of punches at Diego's head!
This is bad! Askren is just pounding on Diego Sanchez's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Diego's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Diego doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez 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 Askren's moves.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez 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!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Diego shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Diego Sanchez goes with a looping right hand while Ben Askren jumps back and jabs
Askren seems staggered and Diego Sanchez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Diego is grappling.
Bad idea! Ben Askren lifts him up and launches him to the mat!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diego
Askren looks to be in very good shape.
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Diego's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diego
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Diego Sanchez's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Askren use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Diego Sanchez holds Ben Askren and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Askren is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Ben Askren
Diego fires a barrage of punches at Askren's head!
The punches go wide.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Ben Askren
Diego Sanchez tries to better his position on the ground...
Ben Askren tries to roll on the ground...
Diego misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren tries to roll on the ground...
Diego knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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 Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Diego Sanchez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Askren tries to escape from closed guard...
Diego waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ben Askren! He is reversed and nor Diego Sanchez is on half guard!
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Askren
Diego 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 Nose is beginning to swell
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Askren
Diego tries to open up Askren with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Askren blocks a few elbows and now Diego Sanchez will have to look for another option here.
Diego clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Askren
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ben Askren can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
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 Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Diego Sanchez
makes Askren stumble back!
Askren is holding Diego Sanchez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego Sanchez tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Chin
Askren launches a kick
Diego checks it and keeps distance.
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Diego struggles... Ben Askren is unable to take him down
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego Sanchez attempts to cut off Askren with punches
Askren reels from the strikes.
Askren hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Diego Sanchez knocks Askren out cold in a stunning fashion!
Winner is Diego Sanchez by KO (Punches) at 3:13 Round 3
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 23/28 (82%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/42 (24%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 508 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 0/8 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 28/52 (54%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 548 s
Diego with a major come-from-behind win here. Even after the flash-KO win, Ben still had more health than Diego. Good fight, good win, good times.