Post by The Sandmen on Nov 15, 2013 23:54:00 GMT -5
Chris Leben looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Ben Askren is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Chris Leben charges at Askren throwing flurries left and right.
Ben Askren gets out of the way.
Chris Leben goes with a looping right hand while Ben Askren jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Askren seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Chris Leben closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
A right hand from Chris Leben
surprises Askren!
Askren's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chris Leben didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Leben
Leben shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Leben tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Leben
Chris Leben launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Ben Askren uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Leben
Ben Askren tries to pass Chris Leben's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Chris Leben regains full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Leben
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Askren breaks the closed guard of Chris Leben and moves to half guard
Ben Askren is in side mount over Chris Leben
Ben Askren storms over Leben with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Leben's face with his elbows!
Leben's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Ben Askren is in side mount over Chris Leben
Ben Askren looks to mount Chris Leben...
Chris Leben sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Leben
Leben measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Leben
Leben tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Leben
Chris Leben doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Askren's moves.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Leben
Chris Leben launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Ben Askren uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chris Leben gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Ben Askren tries to free his leg...
Ben Askren uses some of his skill by jumping out of Leben's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Chris Leben
Leben tries to show some ground skills
Chris Leben put Askren in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Leben
Leben and Askren are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Leben tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Chris Leben. 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.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Chris Leben leans forwards and tries to grapple with Askren
Leben shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Leben grapple with Ben Askren and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Ben Askren falls hard on the mat with Chris Leben on top of him
Hard blow to Askren's mid-section, he seems hurt
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Askren
Leben is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Chris Leben uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Askren
Chris Leben looks to posture up and open Ben Askren's guard...
Chris Leben forces Ben Askren to open his guard.
Chris Leben is in open guard over Askren
Chris Leben tries to pass to half guard...
Ben Askren can't prevent his opponent from passing. Leben looks to work from half guard.
Chris Leben is in half guard over Askren
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ben Askren can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Leben's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Leben tries to cover his face,
Chris Leben is in half guard over Askren
Leben fires a barrage of punches at Askren's head!
The punches go wide.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Chris Leben keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chris Leben is in half guard over Askren
Leben holds Ben Askren and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Askren was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
Chris Leben is in half guard over Askren
Chris Leben wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Chris Leben can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Askren is trying to counter now!
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Askren put Chris Leben in closed guard.
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Askren
Chris Leben tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Chris Leben manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Chris Leben is in half guard over Askren
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Chris Leben work his BJJ game.
Leben tries to get a side mount...
Askren wraps his leg around Chris Leben leg and prevents him from moving.
Chris Leben is in half guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Leben's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Leben's side.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Leben is grappling.
Bad idea! Ben Askren lifts him up and launches him to the mat!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Leben
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Chris Leben closed his guard around Ben Askren.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Chris Leben
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Leben's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Leben doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Chris Leben
Ben Askren throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Leben's face with those brutal elbows! Leben needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Leben's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Chris Leben's Right cheek
Ben Askren is in side mount over Chris Leben
Ben Askren moves to better his position on the ground...
Ben Askren viciously slams hammer blows to Leben's face!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Chris Leben
Ben Askren throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Leben's face with those brutal elbows! Leben needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Leben's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Chris Leben's Mouth
Ben Askren is in side mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben 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
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Chris Leben. 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 Chris Leben's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Leben loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Chris Leben manages to switch to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Leben
Askren launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Chris Leben is not able to stop Leben ground skills and Ben Askren moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Chris Leben
Askren is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Chris Leben, who is barely covering up!
Ben Askren turns out the lights for Leben! What an astonishing KO by Askren!
Winner is Ben Askren by KO (GnP) at 1:46 Round 2
Statistics: Chris Leben
Punches 3/8 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/15 (20%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 300 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 2/4 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 28/34 (82%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 300 s
Wow! Askren went to GnP town on Leben. Nice to see his upgrades pay off. You remember when I loaded like, 15 into him then he lost shittily to Bisping? I do. Glad he's put it together now. Kinda shows others will come along too. Don't give up hope on all the Gonzagas out there. There are tons of Lashleys and Hansens and Rouseys and Colemans out there to show you can upgrade a loser into a winner. YOU GO GIRL! (Yes, I was talking to Ben Askren)
Ben Askren is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Chris Leben charges at Askren throwing flurries left and right.
Ben Askren gets out of the way.
Chris Leben goes with a looping right hand while Ben Askren jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Askren seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Chris Leben closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
A right hand from Chris Leben
surprises Askren!
Askren's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chris Leben didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Leben
Leben shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Leben tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Leben
Chris Leben launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Ben Askren uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Leben
Ben Askren tries to pass Chris Leben's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Chris Leben regains full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Leben
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Askren breaks the closed guard of Chris Leben and moves to half guard
Ben Askren is in side mount over Chris Leben
Ben Askren storms over Leben with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Leben's face with his elbows!
Leben's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Ben Askren is in side mount over Chris Leben
Ben Askren looks to mount Chris Leben...
Chris Leben sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Leben
Leben measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Leben
Leben tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Leben
Chris Leben doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Askren's moves.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Leben
Chris Leben launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Ben Askren uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chris Leben gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Ben Askren tries to free his leg...
Ben Askren uses some of his skill by jumping out of Leben's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Chris Leben
Leben tries to show some ground skills
Chris Leben put Askren in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Leben
Leben and Askren are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Leben tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Chris Leben. 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.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Chris Leben leans forwards and tries to grapple with Askren
Leben shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Leben grapple with Ben Askren and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Ben Askren falls hard on the mat with Chris Leben on top of him
Hard blow to Askren's mid-section, he seems hurt
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Askren
Leben is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Chris Leben uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Askren
Chris Leben looks to posture up and open Ben Askren's guard...
Chris Leben forces Ben Askren to open his guard.
Chris Leben is in open guard over Askren
Chris Leben tries to pass to half guard...
Ben Askren can't prevent his opponent from passing. Leben looks to work from half guard.
Chris Leben is in half guard over Askren
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ben Askren can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Leben's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Leben tries to cover his face,
Chris Leben is in half guard over Askren
Leben fires a barrage of punches at Askren's head!
The punches go wide.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Chris Leben keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chris Leben is in half guard over Askren
Leben holds Ben Askren and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Askren was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
Chris Leben is in half guard over Askren
Chris Leben wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Chris Leben can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Askren is trying to counter now!
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Askren put Chris Leben in closed guard.
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Askren
Chris Leben tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Chris Leben manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Chris Leben is in half guard over Askren
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Chris Leben work his BJJ game.
Leben tries to get a side mount...
Askren wraps his leg around Chris Leben leg and prevents him from moving.
Chris Leben is in half guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Leben's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Leben's side.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Leben is grappling.
Bad idea! Ben Askren lifts him up and launches him to the mat!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Leben
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Chris Leben closed his guard around Ben Askren.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Chris Leben
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Leben's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Leben doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Chris Leben
Ben Askren throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Leben's face with those brutal elbows! Leben needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Leben's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Chris Leben's Right cheek
Ben Askren is in side mount over Chris Leben
Ben Askren moves to better his position on the ground...
Ben Askren viciously slams hammer blows to Leben's face!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Chris Leben
Ben Askren throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Leben's face with those brutal elbows! Leben needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Leben's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Chris Leben's Mouth
Ben Askren is in side mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben 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
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Chris Leben. 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 Chris Leben's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Leben loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Chris Leben manages to switch to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Leben
Askren launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Chris Leben is not able to stop Leben ground skills and Ben Askren moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Chris Leben
Askren is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Chris Leben, who is barely covering up!
Ben Askren turns out the lights for Leben! What an astonishing KO by Askren!
Winner is Ben Askren by KO (GnP) at 1:46 Round 2
Statistics: Chris Leben
Punches 3/8 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/15 (20%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 300 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 2/4 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 28/34 (82%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 300 s
Wow! Askren went to GnP town on Leben. Nice to see his upgrades pay off. You remember when I loaded like, 15 into him then he lost shittily to Bisping? I do. Glad he's put it together now. Kinda shows others will come along too. Don't give up hope on all the Gonzagas out there. There are tons of Lashleys and Hansens and Rouseys and Colemans out there to show you can upgrade a loser into a winner. YOU GO GIRL! (Yes, I was talking to Ben Askren)