Post by The Sandmen on Feb 13, 2013 20:12:19 GMT -5
Pat Miletich shifts back and forth nervously.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Miletich avoids a dangerous strike from Askren
and counters with a solid straight!
Ben Askren fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Miletich blocks that. He made it look easy!
Ben Askren fakes a punch and launches himself over Miletich!
Nice move by Askren who clinches and pushes Miletich against the cage
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Pat Miletich 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.
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Ben Askren gets control of Pat Miletich's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Pat Miletich shakes him off and staves off danger.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miletich tries to take Ben Askren down... Askren stumbles backwards and Pat Miletich launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Askren's jaw!
Ben Askren pushes away Miletich trying to keep the fight at striking range
Miletich stumbles backwards and Ben Askren circles to get the center of the cage
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Miletich goes down.
Miletich ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Askren tries to move to full mount
Askren succeeds
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren works on the ground with his fingers over Miletich's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy has seen that!
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Miletich time to recover. Pat Miletich seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Askren is holding Pat Miletich's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to show some ground skills
Askren uses his strength to keep Askren at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Askren breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Ben Askren looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Pat Miletich takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Askren moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Ben Askren cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Pat Miletich is not able to stop Miletich ground skills and Ben Askren moves to side mount!
John McCarthy 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punches from Ben Askren.
Even nicer blocks from Miletich.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Pat Miletich's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Askren struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Askren struggles on the ground and tries to break Pat Miletich's guard...
Miletich doesn't want to free his opponent and Askren continues in closed guard
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Askren gets a good position on the ground. ..
Miletich holds Ben Askren arms and counters his opponent punches.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Askren tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Miletich leans and gets Ben Askren's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Miletich uses his forearms to block the impact!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Askren use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Pat Miletich holds Ben Askren and prevents him from moving to a better position!
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.
Miletich moves forward looking for some action
Pat Miletich shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Miletich tries to take Ben Askren down... Askren stumbles backwards and Pat Miletich launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Askren's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miletich and Ben Askren are cliched up against the cage. Miletich hammers Askren face and hooks Askren leg
Ben Askren is on his back after that trip
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
Stand up! This is what Askren's cornermen are shouting. Pat Miletich is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Pat Miletich tries to better his position on the ground...
Askren holds Pat Miletich's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Miletich is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pat Miletich!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Askren throws a few hammer fists to the face of Pat Miletich
Solid shots!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Pat Miletich gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Ben Askren, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
A punch from Pat Miletich
whizzes past Askren.
Miletich misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ben Askren
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Ben Askren hovers above Miletich
Good punches to Miletich's body.
Miletich ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Askren is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Askren moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Miletich
Miletich reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Askren blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Askren tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Ben Askren looks to pass to mount...
Askren slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Pat Miletich.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Miletich's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Miletich's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Not a desiderable position that Miletich is in now. Ben Askren is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Pat Miletich efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ben Askren can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Askren goes for an armbar!
Pat Miletich breaks the lock and pushes away Ben Askren, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Ben Askren. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Askren jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Ben Askren pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ben Askren grapple with Pat Miletich and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Ben Askren looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Pat Miletich efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Pat Miletich efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Terrible one sided match... Miletich was not ready to fight a fighter of Ben Askren caliber.
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Pat Miletich efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich 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 Pat Miletich
Ben Askren looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Pat Miletich takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Miletich's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Askren tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Ben Askren fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Miletich
Ben Askren tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Ben Askren manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Ben Askren looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Ben Askren pushes Pat Miletich down and prevents his attempts to escape
Askren is trying to counter now!
Ben Askren aggressively and repeatedly punches Miletich.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Miletich has a small cut in his Nose
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Ben Askren is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Pat Miletich tries to roll on the ground...
John McCarthy 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 3
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Pat Miletich can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Miletich moves backwards and Ben Askren is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Crisp uppercut by Miletich followed by a hard jab
Ben Askren stumbles back.
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Pat Miletich was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pat Miletich didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Askren tries to move to full mount
Askren succeeds
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ben Askren rolls Pat Miletich to his stomach and takes his back!
Askren is in rear mount over Miletich
Askren tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Miletich! Askren has one hook in and keeps working!
Askren is in rear mount over Miletich with one hook in
Askren has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Miletich.
Nicely done! Askren now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Askren is in rear mount over Miletich with two hooks in
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Miletich's being punished here!
Askren is in rear mount over Miletich with two hooks in
Miletich has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Miletich is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Askren tries to open up Pat Miletich's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Miletich in the side of the head
Askren is in rear mount over Miletich with two hooks in
Miletich is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Askren tries to use some of his tricky moves but Askren's is smart enough to counter him.
Askren is in rear mount over Miletich with two hooks in
Miletich has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Miletich is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Ben Askren on the ground
They could take their toll on Miletich.
Askren is in rear mount over Miletich with two hooks in
Miletich tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Askren is in rear mount over Miletich with two hooks in
Askren tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Miletich!
Miletich rolls on the ground and he finishes being fully mounted by Ben Askren
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Askren works on the ground with his fingers over Miletich's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Pat Miletich's arm and tries an armbar!
Miletich holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Miletich's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Ben Askren.
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.
Solid jabs from Pat Miletich.
Askren defends.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Some counter punches against Pat Miletich
land while he's on his bicycle.
Miletich's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
A left hook from Askren
grazes the chin of Miletich.
Miletich's Chin is beginning to swell
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ben Askren
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Askren moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Miletich
Askren launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Pat Miletich is not able to stop Miletich ground skills and Ben Askren moves to side mount!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Ben Askren looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Pat Miletich efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Miletich tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Miletich's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Miletich launches a few weak punches
Askren blocks them effectively.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ben Askren rolls Pat Miletich to his stomach and takes his back!
Askren is in rear mount over Miletich
Miletich 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 in rear mount over Miletich
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Miletich has given his back to Ben Askren who is trying to get one hook in!
Ben Askren has one hook in!
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Askren is in rear mount over Miletich with one hook in
Ben Askren is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Askren has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Miletich.
Nicely done! Askren now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
John McCarthy 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 4
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The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Miletich tries to grapple
Askren moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Ben Askren paws at Miletich.
Miletich swings ineffectively.
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Ben Askren!
Miletich is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Pat Miletich moves forward looking for some grappling action
Askren pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Nice beating Pat Miletich has received.
Miletich tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Askren moves backwards and circles around Pat Miletich.
Low kick by Pat Miletich to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Nice punches from Pat Miletich.
Even nicer blocks from Askren.
Askren is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ben Askren
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich attempts a triangle from bottom! Ben Askren slips out. Miletich quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ben Askren slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Back to the beginning! Ben Askren is standing now.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Askren is standing while Miletich is on the ground on his back
Askren cartwheels towards Miletich!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Pat Miletich.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Ben Askren looks to pass to mount...
Askren slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Pat Miletich.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich 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.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Ben Askren aggressively and repeatedly punches Miletich.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Pat Miletich efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Pat Miletich efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Not a desiderable position that Miletich is in now. Ben Askren is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Miletich tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Miletich's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Pat Miletich efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Miletich's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren tries to open up Pat Miletich's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Miletich in the side of the head
There is a small laceration on Pat Miletich's Forehead
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren suddenly holds Pat Miletich's arm and tries an armbar!
Askren is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Miletich's eyes...
Miletich almost dind't see what was happening before tap!
Winner is Ben Askren by Submission (Armbar) at 3:05 Round 4
Statistics: Pat Miletich
Punches 3/17 (18%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 782 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 4/11 (36%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 39/47 (83%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 774 s
Damnit, Askren has turned himself into a finisher (when he manages to win). We need decisions to maintain the boring as hell Lay and Pray image we hired this guy for.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Miletich avoids a dangerous strike from Askren
and counters with a solid straight!
Ben Askren fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Miletich blocks that. He made it look easy!
Ben Askren fakes a punch and launches himself over Miletich!
Nice move by Askren who clinches and pushes Miletich against the cage
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Pat Miletich 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.
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Ben Askren gets control of Pat Miletich's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Pat Miletich shakes him off and staves off danger.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miletich tries to take Ben Askren down... Askren stumbles backwards and Pat Miletich launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Askren's jaw!
Ben Askren pushes away Miletich trying to keep the fight at striking range
Miletich stumbles backwards and Ben Askren circles to get the center of the cage
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Miletich goes down.
Miletich ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Askren tries to move to full mount
Askren succeeds
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren works on the ground with his fingers over Miletich's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy has seen that!
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Miletich time to recover. Pat Miletich seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Askren is holding Pat Miletich's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to show some ground skills
Askren uses his strength to keep Askren at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Askren breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Ben Askren looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Pat Miletich takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Askren moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Ben Askren cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Pat Miletich is not able to stop Miletich ground skills and Ben Askren moves to side mount!
John McCarthy 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punches from Ben Askren.
Even nicer blocks from Miletich.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Pat Miletich's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Askren struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Askren struggles on the ground and tries to break Pat Miletich's guard...
Miletich doesn't want to free his opponent and Askren continues in closed guard
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Askren gets a good position on the ground. ..
Miletich holds Ben Askren arms and counters his opponent punches.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Askren tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Miletich leans and gets Ben Askren's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Miletich uses his forearms to block the impact!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Askren use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Pat Miletich holds Ben Askren and prevents him from moving to a better position!
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.
Miletich moves forward looking for some action
Pat Miletich shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Miletich tries to take Ben Askren down... Askren stumbles backwards and Pat Miletich launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Askren's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miletich and Ben Askren are cliched up against the cage. Miletich hammers Askren face and hooks Askren leg
Ben Askren is on his back after that trip
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
Stand up! This is what Askren's cornermen are shouting. Pat Miletich is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Pat Miletich tries to better his position on the ground...
Askren holds Pat Miletich's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Miletich is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pat Miletich!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Askren throws a few hammer fists to the face of Pat Miletich
Solid shots!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Pat Miletich gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Ben Askren, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
A punch from Pat Miletich
whizzes past Askren.
Miletich misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ben Askren
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Ben Askren hovers above Miletich
Good punches to Miletich's body.
Miletich ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Askren is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Askren moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Miletich
Miletich reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Askren blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Askren tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Ben Askren looks to pass to mount...
Askren slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Pat Miletich.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Miletich's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Miletich's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Not a desiderable position that Miletich is in now. Ben Askren is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Pat Miletich efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ben Askren can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Askren goes for an armbar!
Pat Miletich breaks the lock and pushes away Ben Askren, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Ben Askren. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Askren jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Ben Askren pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ben Askren grapple with Pat Miletich and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Ben Askren looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Pat Miletich efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Pat Miletich efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Terrible one sided match... Miletich was not ready to fight a fighter of Ben Askren caliber.
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Pat Miletich efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich 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 Pat Miletich
Ben Askren looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Pat Miletich takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Miletich's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Askren tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Ben Askren fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Miletich
Ben Askren tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Ben Askren manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Ben Askren looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Ben Askren pushes Pat Miletich down and prevents his attempts to escape
Askren is trying to counter now!
Ben Askren aggressively and repeatedly punches Miletich.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Miletich has a small cut in his Nose
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Ben Askren is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Pat Miletich tries to roll on the ground...
John McCarthy 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 3
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Pat Miletich can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Miletich moves backwards and Ben Askren is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Crisp uppercut by Miletich followed by a hard jab
Ben Askren stumbles back.
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Pat Miletich was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pat Miletich didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Askren tries to move to full mount
Askren succeeds
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ben Askren rolls Pat Miletich to his stomach and takes his back!
Askren is in rear mount over Miletich
Askren tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Miletich! Askren has one hook in and keeps working!
Askren is in rear mount over Miletich with one hook in
Askren has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Miletich.
Nicely done! Askren now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Askren is in rear mount over Miletich with two hooks in
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Miletich's being punished here!
Askren is in rear mount over Miletich with two hooks in
Miletich has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Miletich is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Askren tries to open up Pat Miletich's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Miletich in the side of the head
Askren is in rear mount over Miletich with two hooks in
Miletich is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Askren tries to use some of his tricky moves but Askren's is smart enough to counter him.
Askren is in rear mount over Miletich with two hooks in
Miletich has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Miletich is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Ben Askren on the ground
They could take their toll on Miletich.
Askren is in rear mount over Miletich with two hooks in
Miletich tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Askren is in rear mount over Miletich with two hooks in
Askren tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Miletich!
Miletich rolls on the ground and he finishes being fully mounted by Ben Askren
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Askren works on the ground with his fingers over Miletich's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Pat Miletich's arm and tries an armbar!
Miletich holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Miletich's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Ben Askren.
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.
Solid jabs from Pat Miletich.
Askren defends.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Some counter punches against Pat Miletich
land while he's on his bicycle.
Miletich's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
A left hook from Askren
grazes the chin of Miletich.
Miletich's Chin is beginning to swell
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ben Askren
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Askren moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Miletich
Askren launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Pat Miletich is not able to stop Miletich ground skills and Ben Askren moves to side mount!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Ben Askren looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Pat Miletich efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Miletich tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Miletich's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Miletich launches a few weak punches
Askren blocks them effectively.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ben Askren rolls Pat Miletich to his stomach and takes his back!
Askren is in rear mount over Miletich
Miletich 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 in rear mount over Miletich
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Miletich has given his back to Ben Askren who is trying to get one hook in!
Ben Askren has one hook in!
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Askren is in rear mount over Miletich with one hook in
Ben Askren is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Askren has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Miletich.
Nicely done! Askren now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
John McCarthy 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 4
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The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Miletich tries to grapple
Askren moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Ben Askren paws at Miletich.
Miletich swings ineffectively.
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Ben Askren!
Miletich is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Pat Miletich moves forward looking for some grappling action
Askren pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Nice beating Pat Miletich has received.
Miletich tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Askren moves backwards and circles around Pat Miletich.
Low kick by Pat Miletich to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Nice punches from Pat Miletich.
Even nicer blocks from Askren.
Askren is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ben Askren
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich attempts a triangle from bottom! Ben Askren slips out. Miletich quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ben Askren slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Back to the beginning! Ben Askren is standing now.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Askren is standing while Miletich is on the ground on his back
Askren cartwheels towards Miletich!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Pat Miletich.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Ben Askren looks to pass to mount...
Askren slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Pat Miletich.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich 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.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Ben Askren aggressively and repeatedly punches Miletich.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Pat Miletich efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Pat Miletich efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Not a desiderable position that Miletich is in now. Ben Askren is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Miletich tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Miletich's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Pat Miletich efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Miletich's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren tries to open up Pat Miletich's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Miletich in the side of the head
There is a small laceration on Pat Miletich's Forehead
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren suddenly holds Pat Miletich's arm and tries an armbar!
Askren is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Miletich's eyes...
Miletich almost dind't see what was happening before tap!
Winner is Ben Askren by Submission (Armbar) at 3:05 Round 4
Statistics: Pat Miletich
Punches 3/17 (18%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 782 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 4/11 (36%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 39/47 (83%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 774 s
Damnit, Askren has turned himself into a finisher (when he manages to win). We need decisions to maintain the boring as hell Lay and Pray image we hired this guy for.