Post by The Sandmen on Mar 20, 2013 17:14:12 GMT -5
Ben Askren glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Ferocious staredown by Sonnen while John McCarthy recites the rules.
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.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Sonnen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ben Askren didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Askren
Sonnen tries to escape from the closed guard
Sonnen succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Askren
Sonnen tries to move to full mount
Sonnen succeeds
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen rolls him over and takes his back!
Sonnen is in rear mount over Askren
Sonnen sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Chael Sonnen tries to open Askren's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Chael Sonnen. Askren is unable to cover himself now!
Sonnen is in rear mount over Askren
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Ben Askren, who is barely covering up!
Sonnen is in rear mount over Askren
Askren has Sonnen controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Ben Askren
Sonnen tries to move to full mount!
Askren won't allow him to take this position easily.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Ben Askren
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Ben Askren...
Chael Sonnen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Ben Askren
Sonnen goes for an armbar!
Ben Askren breaks the lock and pushes away Chael Sonnen, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Chael Sonnen. 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.
Chael Sonnen shoots for a double leg takedown!
Ben Askren sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Ben Askren fakes a punch and launches himself over Sonnen!
Nice move by Askren who clinches and pushes Sonnen against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Chael Sonnen tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Ben Askren
well done Askren falls hard on the mat
Sonnen is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Chael Sonnen creates space and allows Ben Askren to stand up.
Askren climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The two exchange wildly
Askren is connecting with a few punches
Chael Sonnen was tooling Ben Askren for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ben Askren lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Sonnen is holding Ben Askren's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Sonnen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sonnen's side.
Sonnen ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Ben Askren
Sonnen leans back...
Askren eyes him warily.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Ben Askren
Sonnen leans back...
Askren eyes him warily.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Askren tries to show some ground skills
Sonnen uses his strength to keep Sonnen at a disadvantage
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Askren
Sonnen gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Ben Askren! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Ben Askren doesn't defend himself!
Askren's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Askren
Chael Sonnen tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Chael Sonnen manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Askren
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Ben Askren, who is barely covering up!
Askren has a small cut in his Left cheek
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Askren
Chael Sonnen tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Chael Sonnen manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Sonnen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sonnen's side.
Hard blow to Sonnen's mid-section, he seems hurt
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Ben Askren
Sonnen tries to move to full mount!
Askren won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Askren tries to show some ground skills
Sonnen uses his strength to keep Sonnen at a disadvantage
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Ben Askren
Chael Sonnen looks to pass to mount...
Askren 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Chael Sonnen tries to bring the fight to the ground
Askren goes down.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Chael Sonnen paws at Askren.
Askren swings ineffectively.
Sonnen is holding Ben Askren's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Sonnen's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sonnen tries to cover his face,
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Ben Askren
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Ben Askren...
Chael Sonnen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Ben Askren
Chael Sonnen aggressively and repeatedly punches Askren.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Askren's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Askren has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Ben Askren
Sonnen suddenly holds Ben Askren's arm and tries an armbar!
Askren can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Chael Sonnen!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Sonnen
Askren is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Sonnen's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sonnen tries to cover his face,
Sonnen's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Ben Askren
Chael Sonnen fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Askren's face!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Sonnen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sonnen's side.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Ben Askren
Chael Sonnen throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Askren's face with those brutal elbows! Askren needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Askren's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Ben Askren
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Ben Askren, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Chin
That punishment by Chael Sonnen has left Askren staggered! Chael Sonnen should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sonnen knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Ben Askren is having a nightmare! John McCarthy watches for the moment he has to end this!
Ben Askren seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chael Sonnen!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Ben Askren
Chael Sonnen Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Ben Askren!
Ben Askren is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Chael Sonnen turns out the lights for Askren! What an astonishing KO by Sonnen!
Askren's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Chin
Winner is Chael Sonnen by KO (GnP) at 3:10 Round 2
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 3/9 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/12 (83%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 394 s
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 37/50 (74%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 385 s
The matt was kinda filthy, so Chael Sonnen swept it with Ben Askren. Ben did not resist.
Ferocious staredown by Sonnen while John McCarthy recites the rules.
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.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Sonnen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ben Askren didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He is not able to do it
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Askren
Sonnen tries to escape from the closed guard
Sonnen succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Askren
Sonnen tries to move to full mount
Sonnen succeeds
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen rolls him over and takes his back!
Sonnen is in rear mount over Askren
Sonnen sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Chael Sonnen tries to open Askren's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Chael Sonnen. Askren is unable to cover himself now!
Sonnen is in rear mount over Askren
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Ben Askren, who is barely covering up!
Sonnen is in rear mount over Askren
Askren has Sonnen controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Ben Askren
Sonnen tries to move to full mount!
Askren won't allow him to take this position easily.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Ben Askren
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Ben Askren...
Chael Sonnen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Ben Askren
Sonnen goes for an armbar!
Ben Askren breaks the lock and pushes away Chael Sonnen, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Chael Sonnen. 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.
Chael Sonnen shoots for a double leg takedown!
Ben Askren sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Ben Askren fakes a punch and launches himself over Sonnen!
Nice move by Askren who clinches and pushes Sonnen against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Chael Sonnen tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Ben Askren
well done Askren falls hard on the mat
Sonnen is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Chael Sonnen creates space and allows Ben Askren to stand up.
Askren climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The two exchange wildly
Askren is connecting with a few punches
Chael Sonnen was tooling Ben Askren for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ben Askren lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Sonnen is holding Ben Askren's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Sonnen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sonnen's side.
Sonnen ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Ben Askren
Sonnen leans back...
Askren eyes him warily.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Ben Askren
Sonnen leans back...
Askren eyes him warily.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Askren tries to show some ground skills
Sonnen uses his strength to keep Sonnen at a disadvantage
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Askren
Sonnen gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Ben Askren! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Ben Askren doesn't defend himself!
Askren's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Askren
Chael Sonnen tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Chael Sonnen manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Askren
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Ben Askren, who is barely covering up!
Askren has a small cut in his Left cheek
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Askren
Chael Sonnen tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Chael Sonnen manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Sonnen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sonnen's side.
Hard blow to Sonnen's mid-section, he seems hurt
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Ben Askren
Sonnen tries to move to full mount!
Askren won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Askren tries to show some ground skills
Sonnen uses his strength to keep Sonnen at a disadvantage
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Ben Askren
Chael Sonnen looks to pass to mount...
Askren 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Chael Sonnen tries to bring the fight to the ground
Askren goes down.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
=========================================
Chael Sonnen paws at Askren.
Askren swings ineffectively.
Sonnen is holding Ben Askren's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Sonnen's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sonnen tries to cover his face,
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Ben Askren
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Ben Askren...
Chael Sonnen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Ben Askren
Chael Sonnen aggressively and repeatedly punches Askren.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Askren's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Askren has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Ben Askren
Sonnen suddenly holds Ben Askren's arm and tries an armbar!
Askren can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Chael Sonnen!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Sonnen
Askren is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Sonnen's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sonnen tries to cover his face,
Sonnen's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Ben Askren
Chael Sonnen fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Askren's face!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Sonnen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sonnen's side.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Ben Askren
Chael Sonnen throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Askren's face with those brutal elbows! Askren needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Askren's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Ben Askren
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Ben Askren, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Chin
That punishment by Chael Sonnen has left Askren staggered! Chael Sonnen should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sonnen knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Ben Askren is having a nightmare! John McCarthy watches for the moment he has to end this!
Ben Askren seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chael Sonnen!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Ben Askren
Chael Sonnen Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Ben Askren!
Ben Askren is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Chael Sonnen turns out the lights for Askren! What an astonishing KO by Sonnen!
Askren's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Chin
Winner is Chael Sonnen by KO (GnP) at 3:10 Round 2
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 3/9 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/12 (83%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 394 s
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 37/50 (74%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 385 s
The matt was kinda filthy, so Chael Sonnen swept it with Ben Askren. Ben did not resist.