Post by The Sandmen on Apr 22, 2014 17:37:02 GMT -5
Chael Sonnen looks very relaxed.
Ben Askren looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Ben Askren is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Sonnen and Askren move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
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 Sonnen
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Chael Sonnen can't prevent his opponent from passing. Askren looks to work from half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Sonnen
Sonnen 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.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Askren leans back...
He clobbers Chael Sonnen's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Sonnen
Askren tries to open up Sonnen with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Sonnen is trying to block them with his hands...
Ben Askren is in half guard over Sonnen
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Sonnen's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Sonnen doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Sonnen
Askren tries to escape from closed guard...
Sonnen waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ben Askren! He is reversed and nor Chael Sonnen is on half guard!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Askren
Chael Sonnen pushes Askren's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Sonnen who is in full mount! Askren is in trouble now!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Ben Askren
Chael Sonnen tries to open Askren's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Chael Sonnen. Askren is unable to cover himself now!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren 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
Chael Sonnen 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Solid low kick from Chael Sonnen.
Askren deflects it.
Sonnen misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sonnen steps forward
Ben Askren catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Sonnen's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sonnen goes down.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Sonnen
Ben Askren moves to better his position on the ground...
Ben Askren viciously slams hammer blows to Sonnen's face!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Sonnen
Askren is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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.
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
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 3:00 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Sonnen
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Sonnen's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Sonnen doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Sonnen
Not a desiderable position that Askren is in now. Chael Sonnen is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 closed guard over Sonnen
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 Sonnen
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Sonnen is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Sonnen has a small cut in his Nose
Askren is in rear mount over Sonnen
Ben Askren isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Sonnen locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Ben Askren unil he can pull his arm free! Askren lost his dominant position.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Askren
Chael Sonnen doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Askren's moves.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Askren
Chael Sonnen tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Chael Sonnen passes momentarily but Ben Askren regains full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Askren
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
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.
Chael Sonnen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Askren is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Askren
Sonnen moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Askren
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Askren's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Sonnen
Sonnen launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Ben Askren is not able to stop Askren ground skills and Chael Sonnen moves to side mount!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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0:13 Round 2 and Sonnen is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Chael Sonnen shoots for a double leg takedown!
Ben Askren sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Ben Askren fakes a punch and launches himself over Chael Sonnen
Great move by Askren who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ben Askren tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Chael Sonnen
well done Sonnen falls hard on the mat
Askren is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Chael Sonnen kicks his legs trying to keep Ben Askren away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Askren is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Sonnen tries to hit Ben Askren with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Askren steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Askren is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Chael Sonnen launches an up-kick intended for Ben Askren's head...
It lands flush with Ben Askren's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Askren's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Chael Sonnen. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Chael Sonnen is standing now.
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sonnen is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 Sonnen
Sonnen is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Sonnen
Askren fires a barrage of punches at Sonnen's head!
This is bad! Askren is just pounding on Chael Sonnen's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Sonnen
Ben Askren wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Askren drills Chael Sonnen's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Sonnen
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Chael Sonnen closed his guard around Ben Askren.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sonnen's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Chael Sonnen's Left cheek
Ben Askren is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Chael Sonnen manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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
Ben Askren 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 Sonnen's moves.
Herb Dean 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.
Ben Askren goes with a looping right hand while Chael Sonnen jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Sonnen seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Askren has a small cut in his Left eye
Sonnen launches a furious low kick!
Askren blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Askren launches a hook to the body
Bang! Sonnen stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen attempts to cut off Askren with punches
Askren avoids getting cornered.
Sonnen wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Askren wants nothing of that and pushes Sonnen.
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Chael Sonnen paws at Askren.
Askren answers with solid punches!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ben Askren is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sonnen into his guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Askren
Sonnen tries to escape from the closed guard
Chael Sonnen any adventage in the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Askren
Sonnen is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Chael Sonnen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Chael Sonnen tries to take advantage...
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sonnen drills Ben Askren's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Askren
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Chael Sonnen can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Askren
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
Askren anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over 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.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Askren
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
Askren anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Sonnen misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Askren put Chael Sonnen in closed guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Askren
Sonnen is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen 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 Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 Chael Sonnen
Sonnen is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Ben Askren pushes Chael Sonnen down and prevents his attempts to escape
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Askren leans back...
He clobbers Chael Sonnen's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Sonnen has a small cut in his Chin
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 AT&T Center (San Antonio, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
The cutman is working on Sonnen's face.
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Round 3
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Sonnen looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ben Askren's punches
Sonnen is on the receiving end of a great combo by Askren.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Askren is holding Chael Sonnen's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chael Sonnen loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
You can see Sonnen's blood making stains in the mat.
Ben Askren looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Sonnen's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Sonnen doesn't fight back!
This is over! That impact from Ben Askren has left Sonnen laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Ben Askren by KO (Elbows) at 0:58 Round 3
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 5/14 (36%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 7/26 (27%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 486 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 14/17 (82%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 30/41 (73%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 449 s
Legit fight from The Funk.
Ben Askren looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Ben Askren is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Sonnen and Askren move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
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 Sonnen
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Chael Sonnen can't prevent his opponent from passing. Askren looks to work from half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Sonnen
Sonnen 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.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Askren leans back...
He clobbers Chael Sonnen's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Sonnen
Askren tries to open up Sonnen with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Sonnen is trying to block them with his hands...
Ben Askren is in half guard over Sonnen
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Sonnen's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Sonnen doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Sonnen
Askren tries to escape from closed guard...
Sonnen waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ben Askren! He is reversed and nor Chael Sonnen is on half guard!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Askren
Chael Sonnen pushes Askren's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Sonnen who is in full mount! Askren is in trouble now!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Ben Askren
Chael Sonnen tries to open Askren's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Chael Sonnen. Askren is unable to cover himself now!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren 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
Chael Sonnen 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Solid low kick from Chael Sonnen.
Askren deflects it.
Sonnen misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sonnen steps forward
Ben Askren catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Sonnen's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sonnen goes down.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Sonnen
Ben Askren moves to better his position on the ground...
Ben Askren viciously slams hammer blows to Sonnen's face!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Sonnen
Askren is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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.
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
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 3:00 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Sonnen
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Sonnen's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Sonnen doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Sonnen
Not a desiderable position that Askren is in now. Chael Sonnen is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 closed guard over Sonnen
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 Sonnen
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Sonnen is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Sonnen has a small cut in his Nose
Askren is in rear mount over Sonnen
Ben Askren isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Sonnen locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Ben Askren unil he can pull his arm free! Askren lost his dominant position.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Askren
Chael Sonnen doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Askren's moves.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Askren
Chael Sonnen tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Chael Sonnen passes momentarily but Ben Askren regains full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Askren
Sonnen tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
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.
Chael Sonnen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Askren is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Askren
Sonnen moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Askren
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Askren's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Sonnen
Sonnen launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Ben Askren is not able to stop Askren ground skills and Chael Sonnen moves to side mount!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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0:13 Round 2 and Sonnen is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Chael Sonnen shoots for a double leg takedown!
Ben Askren sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Ben Askren fakes a punch and launches himself over Chael Sonnen
Great move by Askren who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ben Askren tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Chael Sonnen
well done Sonnen falls hard on the mat
Askren is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Chael Sonnen kicks his legs trying to keep Ben Askren away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Askren is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Sonnen tries to hit Ben Askren with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Askren steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Askren is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Chael Sonnen launches an up-kick intended for Ben Askren's head...
It lands flush with Ben Askren's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Askren's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Chael Sonnen. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Chael Sonnen is standing now.
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sonnen is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 Sonnen
Sonnen is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Sonnen
Askren fires a barrage of punches at Sonnen's head!
This is bad! Askren is just pounding on Chael Sonnen's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Sonnen
Ben Askren wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Askren drills Chael Sonnen's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Sonnen
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Chael Sonnen closed his guard around Ben Askren.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sonnen's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Chael Sonnen's Left cheek
Ben Askren is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Chael Sonnen manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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
Ben Askren 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 Sonnen's moves.
Herb Dean 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.
Ben Askren goes with a looping right hand while Chael Sonnen jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Sonnen seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Askren has a small cut in his Left eye
Sonnen launches a furious low kick!
Askren blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Askren launches a hook to the body
Bang! Sonnen stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen attempts to cut off Askren with punches
Askren avoids getting cornered.
Sonnen wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Askren wants nothing of that and pushes Sonnen.
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Chael Sonnen paws at Askren.
Askren answers with solid punches!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ben Askren is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sonnen into his guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Askren
Sonnen tries to escape from the closed guard
Chael Sonnen any adventage in the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Askren
Sonnen is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Chael Sonnen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Chael Sonnen tries to take advantage...
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sonnen drills Ben Askren's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Askren
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Chael Sonnen can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Askren
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
Askren anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over 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.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Askren
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
Askren anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Sonnen misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Askren put Chael Sonnen in closed guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Askren
Sonnen is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen 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 Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 Chael Sonnen
Sonnen is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Ben Askren pushes Chael Sonnen down and prevents his attempts to escape
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Askren leans back...
He clobbers Chael Sonnen's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Sonnen has a small cut in his Chin
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 AT&T Center (San Antonio, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
The cutman is working on Sonnen's face.
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Round 3
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Sonnen looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ben Askren's punches
Sonnen is on the receiving end of a great combo by Askren.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Askren is holding Chael Sonnen's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chael Sonnen loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
You can see Sonnen's blood making stains in the mat.
Ben Askren looks to mount Chael Sonnen...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Sonnen's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Sonnen doesn't fight back!
This is over! That impact from Ben Askren has left Sonnen laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Ben Askren by KO (Elbows) at 0:58 Round 3
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 5/14 (36%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 7/26 (27%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 486 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 14/17 (82%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 30/41 (73%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 449 s
Legit fight from The Funk.