Post by The Sandmen on Apr 25, 2020 20:04:55 GMT -5
ManMMA Welterweight Championship
Ben Askren looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Eddie Alvarez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Now Ben Askren put his title in contention against Alvarez.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Eddie Alvarez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez 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.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Alvarez
Askren moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Eddie Alvarez tries to take advantage...
Alvarez 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 open guard over Alvarez
Askren moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Alvarez is trying to counter now!
Alvarez 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 open guard over Alvarez
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Eddie Alvarez jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Eddie Alvarez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Askren goes down.
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Alvarez's cheek from the guard.
Eddie Alvarez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Eddie Alvarez looks to counter!
Eddie Alvarez tries to pass to half guard...
Ben Askren's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Askren
Alvarez is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Eddie Alvarez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Askren
Eddie Alvarez looks to posture up and open Ben Askren's guard...
Eddie Alvarez forces Ben Askren to open his guard.
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Alvarez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alvarez's side.
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Alvarez
He is not able to do it
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Alvarez
He is not able to do it
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Askren
Alvarez 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
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Alvarez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alvarez tries to cover his face,
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Alvarez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alvarez tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Eddie Alvarez's Left cheek
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Alvarez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alvarez tries to cover his face,
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Alvarez
He is not able to do it
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Askren
Alvarez tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Askren
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ben Askren can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Askren tries to close his guard around Alvarez
He is not able to do it
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Alvarez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alvarez's side.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Alvarez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alvarez tries to cover his face,
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Alvarez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alvarez's side.
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Alvarez
He is not able to do it
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Alvarez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alvarez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Eddie Alvarez to fight back!
Eddie Alvarez tries to open Askren's guard...
Askren breaks the lock and covers himself from Alvarez's punches
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Alvarez
He is not able to do it
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Alvarez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alvarez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Askren
Alvarez tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Joe Mavrinac Community Complex (Kirkland Lake, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Alvarez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ben Askren didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Askren
Alvarez tries to jump to side mount.
Ben Askren closed his guard around Eddie Alvarez.
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to show some ground skills
Alvarez uses his strength to keep Alvarez at a disadvantage
Josh Rosenthal 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 Askren.
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Round 2
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Eddie Alvarez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Askren won't budge, forcing Alvarez to pull guard.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alvarez
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Alvarez holds Ben Askren's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alvarez
Ben Askren tries to pass Eddie Alvarez's guard...
Ben Askren manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Alvarez
Askren leans back...
He clobbers Eddie Alvarez's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Alvarez
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Alvarez's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alvarez doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Alvarez
Askren leans back...
Alvarez eyes him warily.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Alvarez
Ben Askren storms over Alvarez with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Alvarez's face with his elbows!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Alvarez
Askren has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Ben Askren throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Alvarez's face with those brutal elbows! Alvarez needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Alvarez
Ben Askren storms over Alvarez with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Alvarez's face with his elbows!
Alvarez's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Alvarez
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Alvarez's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alvarez doesn't fight back!
Alvarez's Right eye is beginning to swell
Ben Askren is in half guard over Alvarez
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Alvarez's being punished here!
Alvarez has a small cut in his Right eye
Ben Askren is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez 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.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over Alvarez
Alvarez 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.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Ben Askren tries to pass Eddie Alvarez's guard...
Ben Askren manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Ben Askren storms over Alvarez with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Alvarez's face with his elbows!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Deep breaths from Eddie Alvarez who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
Askren blocks those punches
Ben Askren is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez 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.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Alvarez is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
That punishment by Ben Askren has left Alvarez staggered! Ben Askren should try push forward now and finish this!
Askren is in rear mount over Alvarez
Alvarez has given his back to Ben Askren who is trying to get one hook in!
Ben Askren has one hook in!
Askren is in rear mount over Alvarez with one hook in
Ben Askren wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Askren drills Eddie Alvarez's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Josh Rosenthal is asking Alvarez to defend himself! Joe Bernthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Alvarez.
Alvarez's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Ben Askren by TKO (GnP) at 3:47 Round 2
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 46/70 (66%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 471 s
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 3/19 (16%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 471 s
Ben Askren defends the Welterweight title!
Them GnPs though.
Remmeber when Eddie's only job was to wrestle Conor McGregor and he would easily keep his belt, but he didn't, he struck with him, and got embarassed? Stupid Eddie. That was like him here, except probably different. I don't know. I didn't read the fight.