Post by The Sandmen on Nov 28, 2012 15:19:45 GMT -5
Jason MacDonald is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Ben Askren is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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MacDonald and Askren move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Askren launches a kick
MacDonald checks it and keeps distance.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks MacDonald's jaw!
Askren looks to be in very good shape.
Askren tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Askren is clinching with MacDonald.
Jason MacDonald tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Askren is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald is launching some bone breaking punches to Askren's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Ben Askren's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ben Askren shoots and grab both of Jason MacDonald's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Askren lifted MacDonald's off his feet and throws him on the mat
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
Askren moves on the ground
Ben Askren moves to side mount
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Ben Askren looks to pass to mount...
MacDonald creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Ben Askren and MacDonald engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ben Askren is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
MacDonald is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
Askren is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
Askren tries to escape from the closed guard
Askren succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
Askren is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Jason MacDonald isolates Ben Askren's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Askren struggles to free himself
Ben Askren is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Jason MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Askren breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jason MacDonald doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jason MacDonald rolls Ben Askren to his stomach and takes his back!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Askren
MacDonald sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
MacDonald tries to end this with a RNC!
Askren manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over MacDonald
Ben Askren tries to free his leg...
Ben Askren uses some of his skill by jumping out of MacDonald's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
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 The O2 (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Ben Askren is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Askren leads with a punch
Jason MacDonald avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
MacDonald grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
MacDonald cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Askren can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Askren tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He is not able to do it
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
Jason MacDonald is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Ben Askren can't prevent his opponent from passing. MacDonald looks to work from half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Askren
Jason MacDonald 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.
MacDonald showing excellent timing, blasts Ben Askren with a right hand.
Great hook by Jason MacDonald! Ben Askren is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for MacDonald, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Askren!
Nice move by MacDonald who clinches and pushes Askren against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald pushes Ben Askren againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Askren cannot escape Jason MacDonald's clinch! Jason MacDonald is just brutalizing Askren with punches time and time again!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald pushes off of Ben Askren and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Askren stumbles backwards but Jason MacDonald chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald pushes away Askren trying to keep the fight at striking range
Askren doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jason MacDonald
MacDonald misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Askren and Jason MacDonald are cliched up against the cage. Askren steps for a throw
MacDonald stays on his feet
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ben Askren tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
MacDonald is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ben Askren pushes away MacDonald trying to keep the fight at striking range
MacDonald doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ben Askren
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald pushes Ben Askren against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Askren's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Ben Askren pushes away MacDonald trying to keep the fight at striking range
MacDonald doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ben Askren
The fighters are clinching.
Askren takes a break to breathe while holding Jason MacDonald.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Ben Askren and MacDonald engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Askren tries to grapple
He puts MacDonald in a double underhook!
Jason MacDonald pushes away Askren trying to keep the fight at striking range
Askren stumbles backwards and Jason MacDonald circles to get the center of the cage
Askren pushes Jason MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Askren wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Jason MacDonald pushes away Askren trying to keep the fight at striking range
Askren doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jason MacDonald
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren grapple with Jason MacDonald and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Askren is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! MacDonald's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Ben Askren looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Jason MacDonald takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Jason MacDonald's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
Askren moves on the ground
Ben Askren moves to side mount
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Ben Askren looks to pass to mount...
Askren slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jason MacDonald.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to escape from the full mount...
Ben Askren is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Askren can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Askren tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to escape from the full mount...
Ben Askren is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to show some ground skills
Askren uses his strength to keep Askren at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Ben Askren looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Jason MacDonald takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
Ben Askren struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
Askren is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Askren is trying to counter now!
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Askren breaks the closed guard of Jason MacDonald and moves to half guard
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to show some ground skills
Jason MacDonald put Askren in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over MacDonald
Ben Askren hovers above MacDonald
Jason MacDonald stops him from throwing strikes.
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 The O2 (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
MacDonald is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
MacDonald wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Askren doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Askren is holding Jason MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jason MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Askren looks to be in very good shape.
Ben Askren looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Ben Askren hovers above MacDonald
Good punches to MacDonald's body.
Hard blow to MacDonald's mid-section, he seems hurt
Ben Askren is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Jason MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Ben Askren sits high on Jason MacDonald's chest and pulls his leg underneath MacDonald's head. There's the triangle attempt!
MacDonald tries to roll out. He's too quick for Ben Askren and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Askren and it cost him top position.
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Ben Askren doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Jason MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
MacDonald's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
Askren is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ben Askren's arm and tries an armbar!
Askren hold his own hand and breaks MacDonald's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jason MacDonald.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Askren cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as MacDonald can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Ben Askren
Great move by MacDonald who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Askren doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jason MacDonald embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Askren who put distance between them
Ben Askren and MacDonald engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jason MacDonald is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
A right hand from Ben Askren
surprises MacDonald!
Askren is holding Jason MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jason MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Ben Askren looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Jason MacDonald sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over MacDonald
Ben Askren pushes MacDonald's leg and tries to move to full mount.
MacDonald wraps his legs while he holds Ben Askren's head... Tight guard!
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
MacDonald throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ben Askren realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Ben Askren. 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 The O2 (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Askren is holding Jason MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jason MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Ben Askren looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Jason MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Askren tries to cover his face,
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
Ben Askren throws down elbows...
He's tearing up MacDonald's face with those brutal elbows! MacDonald needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
Askren is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against MacDonald's ribs.
MacDonald is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Jason MacDonald jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Ben Askren tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Ben Askren who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Ben Askren
well done Askren falls hard on the mat
MacDonald is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Askren tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Ben Askren is on his feet again.
Jason MacDonald moves forward looking for some grappling action
MacDonald has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren fakes a few punches and advance towards MacDonald trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Jason MacDonald lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Askren is standing while MacDonald is on the ground on his back
Jason MacDonald 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
Back to the beginning! Jason MacDonald is standing now.
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Jason MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
Askren is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Jason MacDonald isolates Ben Askren's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Ben Askren is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Jason MacDonald tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Askren is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jason MacDonald rolls Ben Askren to his stomach and takes his back!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Askren
MacDonald tries to get a hook in!
Askren rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
MacDonald launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
MacDonald is countered by Ben Askren.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
MacDonald is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Ben Askren launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
MacDonald is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald breaths deeply while on the ground
Ben Askren is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jason MacDonald creates enough space to control Ben Askren's leg.
Ben Askren is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Dan Miragliotta 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 The O2 (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
MacDonald is holding Ben Askren's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Ben Askren
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Ben Askren...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
MacDonald is in rear mount over Askren
Ben Askren is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Askren has MacDonald controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
MacDonald is unable to move under Askren control.
Askren misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
MacDonald tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Askren! MacDonald has one hook in and keeps working!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
MacDonald has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Askren.
Nicely done! MacDonald now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Ben Askren fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
MacDonald is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
Askren tries to move to full mount
Askren succeeds
Ben Askren is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Jason MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
Askren tries to move to full mount
Askren's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
Askren moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
MacDonald put Ben Askren in closed guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
Askren is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jason MacDonald doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Ben Askren gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Ben Askren's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
Jason MacDonald is looking to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Ben Askren has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Jason MacDonald looks to posture up and open Ben Askren's guard...
Jason MacDonald forces Ben Askren to open his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
MacDonald cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Askren can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Askren tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
MacDonald is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
MacDonald tries to escape from the closed guard
MacDonald succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
Askren is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
MacDonald tries to escape from the closed guard
Jason MacDonald any adventage in the ground.
Askren is trying to counter now!
MacDonald is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
MacDonald is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Ben Askren throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
MacDonald breaks the lock showing some skills...
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.
MacDonald steps backwards away from Ben Askren. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Askren steps backwards away from Jason MacDonald. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
Ben Askren sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Ben Askren circles around MacDonald
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
MacDonald is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Ben Askren, but it's close.
Winner is Ben Askren by Split decision
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 8/12 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 13/16 (81%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1021 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 8/12 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/33 (76%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1026 s
This fight made me legitimately lol. Askren was getting beat upon pretty heavily early in the fight, and definitely lost the first round and probably most of the second. So he starts resorting to takwdowns and really crappy GnP. The damage he does is so little but it starts to keep adding up and adding up. MacDonald had more health then Ben through this whole fight, even when Ben dominated 2 straight rounds. Basically this says to me that Ben laid on him, did minimal damage, but looked to be in control - and thus won the fight on non-damage and control. At the end of the fight, J-Mac still had done more damage in the first round then Ben basically did for every round thereafter.
LAY AND PRAY 101, BITCHES! lol.
Ben Askren is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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MacDonald and Askren move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Askren launches a kick
MacDonald checks it and keeps distance.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks MacDonald's jaw!
Askren looks to be in very good shape.
Askren tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Askren is clinching with MacDonald.
Jason MacDonald tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Askren is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald is launching some bone breaking punches to Askren's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Ben Askren's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ben Askren shoots and grab both of Jason MacDonald's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Askren lifted MacDonald's off his feet and throws him on the mat
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
Askren moves on the ground
Ben Askren moves to side mount
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Ben Askren looks to pass to mount...
MacDonald creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Ben Askren and MacDonald engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ben Askren is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
MacDonald is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
Askren is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
Askren tries to escape from the closed guard
Askren succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
Askren is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Jason MacDonald isolates Ben Askren's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Askren struggles to free himself
Ben Askren is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Jason MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Askren breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jason MacDonald doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jason MacDonald rolls Ben Askren to his stomach and takes his back!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Askren
MacDonald sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
MacDonald tries to end this with a RNC!
Askren manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over MacDonald
Ben Askren tries to free his leg...
Ben Askren uses some of his skill by jumping out of MacDonald's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
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 The O2 (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Ben Askren is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Askren leads with a punch
Jason MacDonald avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
MacDonald grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
MacDonald cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Askren can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Askren tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He is not able to do it
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
Jason MacDonald is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Ben Askren can't prevent his opponent from passing. MacDonald looks to work from half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Askren
Jason MacDonald 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.
MacDonald showing excellent timing, blasts Ben Askren with a right hand.
Great hook by Jason MacDonald! Ben Askren is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for MacDonald, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Askren!
Nice move by MacDonald who clinches and pushes Askren against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald pushes Ben Askren againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Askren cannot escape Jason MacDonald's clinch! Jason MacDonald is just brutalizing Askren with punches time and time again!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald pushes off of Ben Askren and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Askren stumbles backwards but Jason MacDonald chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald pushes away Askren trying to keep the fight at striking range
Askren doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jason MacDonald
MacDonald misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Askren and Jason MacDonald are cliched up against the cage. Askren steps for a throw
MacDonald stays on his feet
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ben Askren tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
MacDonald is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ben Askren pushes away MacDonald trying to keep the fight at striking range
MacDonald doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ben Askren
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald pushes Ben Askren against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Askren's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Ben Askren pushes away MacDonald trying to keep the fight at striking range
MacDonald doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ben Askren
The fighters are clinching.
Askren takes a break to breathe while holding Jason MacDonald.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Ben Askren and MacDonald engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Askren tries to grapple
He puts MacDonald in a double underhook!
Jason MacDonald pushes away Askren trying to keep the fight at striking range
Askren stumbles backwards and Jason MacDonald circles to get the center of the cage
Askren pushes Jason MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Askren wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Jason MacDonald pushes away Askren trying to keep the fight at striking range
Askren doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jason MacDonald
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren grapple with Jason MacDonald and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Askren is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! MacDonald's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Ben Askren looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Jason MacDonald takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Jason MacDonald's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
Askren moves on the ground
Ben Askren moves to side mount
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Ben Askren looks to pass to mount...
Askren slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jason MacDonald.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to escape from the full mount...
Ben Askren is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Askren can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Askren tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to escape from the full mount...
Ben Askren is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to show some ground skills
Askren uses his strength to keep Askren at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Ben Askren looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Jason MacDonald takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
Ben Askren struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
Askren is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Askren is trying to counter now!
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Askren breaks the closed guard of Jason MacDonald and moves to half guard
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to show some ground skills
Jason MacDonald put Askren in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over MacDonald
Ben Askren hovers above MacDonald
Jason MacDonald stops him from throwing strikes.
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 The O2 (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
MacDonald is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
MacDonald wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Askren doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Askren is holding Jason MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jason MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Askren looks to be in very good shape.
Ben Askren looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Ben Askren hovers above MacDonald
Good punches to MacDonald's body.
Hard blow to MacDonald's mid-section, he seems hurt
Ben Askren is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Jason MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Ben Askren sits high on Jason MacDonald's chest and pulls his leg underneath MacDonald's head. There's the triangle attempt!
MacDonald tries to roll out. He's too quick for Ben Askren and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Askren and it cost him top position.
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Ben Askren doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Jason MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
MacDonald's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
Askren is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ben Askren's arm and tries an armbar!
Askren hold his own hand and breaks MacDonald's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jason MacDonald.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Askren cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as MacDonald can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Ben Askren
Great move by MacDonald who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Askren doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jason MacDonald embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Askren who put distance between them
Ben Askren and MacDonald engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jason MacDonald is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
A right hand from Ben Askren
surprises MacDonald!
Askren is holding Jason MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jason MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Ben Askren looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Jason MacDonald sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over MacDonald
Ben Askren pushes MacDonald's leg and tries to move to full mount.
MacDonald wraps his legs while he holds Ben Askren's head... Tight guard!
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
MacDonald throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ben Askren realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Ben Askren. 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 The O2 (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Askren is holding Jason MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jason MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Ben Askren looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Jason MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Askren tries to cover his face,
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
Ben Askren throws down elbows...
He's tearing up MacDonald's face with those brutal elbows! MacDonald needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
Askren is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against MacDonald's ribs.
MacDonald is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Jason MacDonald jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Ben Askren tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Ben Askren who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Ben Askren
well done Askren falls hard on the mat
MacDonald is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Askren tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Ben Askren is on his feet again.
Jason MacDonald moves forward looking for some grappling action
MacDonald has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren fakes a few punches and advance towards MacDonald trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Jason MacDonald lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Askren is standing while MacDonald is on the ground on his back
Jason MacDonald 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
Back to the beginning! Jason MacDonald is standing now.
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Jason MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
Askren is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Jason MacDonald isolates Ben Askren's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Ben Askren is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Jason MacDonald tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Askren is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jason MacDonald rolls Ben Askren to his stomach and takes his back!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Askren
MacDonald tries to get a hook in!
Askren rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
MacDonald launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
MacDonald is countered by Ben Askren.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
MacDonald is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Ben Askren launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
MacDonald is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald breaths deeply while on the ground
Ben Askren is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jason MacDonald creates enough space to control Ben Askren's leg.
Ben Askren is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Dan Miragliotta 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 The O2 (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
MacDonald is holding Ben Askren's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Ben Askren
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Ben Askren...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
MacDonald is in rear mount over Askren
Ben Askren is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Askren has MacDonald controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
MacDonald is unable to move under Askren control.
Askren misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
MacDonald tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Askren! MacDonald has one hook in and keeps working!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
MacDonald has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Askren.
Nicely done! MacDonald now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Ben Askren fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
MacDonald is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
Askren tries to move to full mount
Askren succeeds
Ben Askren is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Jason MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
Askren tries to move to full mount
Askren's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
Askren moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
MacDonald put Ben Askren in closed guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
Askren is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jason MacDonald doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Ben Askren gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Ben Askren's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
Jason MacDonald is looking to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Ben Askren has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Jason MacDonald looks to posture up and open Ben Askren's guard...
Jason MacDonald forces Ben Askren to open his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
MacDonald cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Askren can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Askren tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
MacDonald is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
MacDonald tries to escape from the closed guard
MacDonald succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
Askren is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
MacDonald tries to escape from the closed guard
Jason MacDonald any adventage in the ground.
Askren is trying to counter now!
MacDonald is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
MacDonald is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Ben Askren throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
MacDonald breaks the lock showing some skills...
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.
MacDonald steps backwards away from Ben Askren. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Askren steps backwards away from Jason MacDonald. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
Ben Askren sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Ben Askren circles around MacDonald
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
MacDonald is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Ben Askren, but it's close.
Winner is Ben Askren by Split decision
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 8/12 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 13/16 (81%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1021 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 8/12 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/33 (76%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1026 s
This fight made me legitimately lol. Askren was getting beat upon pretty heavily early in the fight, and definitely lost the first round and probably most of the second. So he starts resorting to takwdowns and really crappy GnP. The damage he does is so little but it starts to keep adding up and adding up. MacDonald had more health then Ben through this whole fight, even when Ben dominated 2 straight rounds. Basically this says to me that Ben laid on him, did minimal damage, but looked to be in control - and thus won the fight on non-damage and control. At the end of the fight, J-Mac still had done more damage in the first round then Ben basically did for every round thereafter.
LAY AND PRAY 101, BITCHES! lol.