Post by The Sandmen on Mar 12, 2015 23:42:01 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Askren while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
Georges St-Pierre glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Askren and GSP move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
GSP moves forward looking for some action
Ben Askren struggles a bit before breaking GSP's attemp of grappling
A punch from Ben Askren
gets blocked by GSP.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Askren goes down.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ben Askren can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Askren tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP struggles on the ground and tries to break Ben Askren's guard...
Askren doesn't want to free his opponent and GSP continues in closed guard
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Georges St-Pierre fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Askren's face!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Askren looks to be in very good shape.
GSP is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Askren leans and gets Georges St-Pierre's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Hard blow to GSP's mid-section, he seems hurt
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ben Askren
Blocked by Askren.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Askren measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Ben Askren holds Georges St-Pierre and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Georges St-Pierre. 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.
GSP pushes Ben Askren and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Georges St-Pierre jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Askren misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
GSP jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Georges St-Pierre pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Georges St-Pierre embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Askren who put distance between them
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
GSP goes down.
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Askren tries to escape from closed guard...
GSP waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ben Askren! He is reversed and nor Georges St-Pierre is on half guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
GSP tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Askren from the side mount!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Askren is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Ben Askren's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP tries to open up Ben Askren's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Askren in the side of the head
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Askren's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre looks to posture up and open Ben Askren's guard...
Ben Askren has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Askren cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as GSP can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
Askren is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Right eye
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
Georges St-Pierre tries to get his arm under Ben Askren's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Ben Askren's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Ben Askren easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
Askren has given his back to Georges St-Pierre who is trying to get one hook in!
Askren struggles in the ground trying to break GSP's control
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
GSP leans back...
He clobbers Ben Askren's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Nose
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
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 GSP's moves.
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
As the fight continues it seems that Georges St-Pierre is taking the best of the fight.
GSP tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Askren! GSP has one hook in and keeps working!
GSP is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
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 GSP's moves.
GSP is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
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
GSP tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Askren jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Ben Askren pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Georges St-Pierre tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
GSP circles out and slips free of Ben Askren's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
GSP is holding Ben Askren's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
GSP tries to open up Ben Askren's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Askren in the side of the head
Askren has a small cut in his Forehead
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Askren's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Ben Askren...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
You can see Askren's blood making stains in the mat.
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Askren struggles and frees his leg!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
GSP tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
GSP tries to open up Askren with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Askren blocks a few elbows and now Georges St-Pierre will have to look for another option here.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
GSP tries to open up Askren with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Askren is trying to block them with his hands...
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to escape from the full mount...
Askren struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Askren measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
Georges St-Pierre 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 can't do it because of GSP's moves.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ben Askren
Solid shots!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
You can see the pain reflected in Askren's eyes...
Askren is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben 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 GSP
Ben Askren continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Georges St-Pierre isolates Ben Askren's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Punishing hold!
Ben Askren is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren is a bloody mess!
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 GSP's moves.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre sits high on Ben Askren's chest and pulls his leg underneath Askren's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Askren tries to roll out. He's too quick for Georges St-Pierre and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by GSP and it cost him top position.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Georges St-Pierre aggressively and repeatedly punches Askren.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Askren's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Left cheek
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren is a bloody mess!
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Askren decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Askren moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
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.
Askren launches a few hard punches to Georges St-Pierre's ribs!
Georges St-Pierre's ribs shows the damage! Ben Askren is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
GSP grab one of Ben Askren's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Georges St-Pierre throw Askren to the mat like a ragdoll
GSP is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Georges St-Pierre decides to jump inside Askren's guard.
Askren didn't see that coming. GSP is in open guard over Askren now.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Askren doesn't stop bleeding.
GSP moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
GSP tries to open up Askren with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Askren is trying to block them with his hands...
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre viciously slams hammer blows to Askren's face!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
GSP leans back...
He clobbers Ben Askren's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Askren doesn't stop bleeding.
GSP fires a barrage of punches at Askren's head!
This is bad! GSP is just pounding on Ben Askren's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Left cheek
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
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 GSP's moves.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
GSP tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Askren from the side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Georges St-Pierre positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Askren's abdomen
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre rolls him over and takes his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
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 GSP's moves.
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
Askren is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Askren has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
GSP is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Askren tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
GSP is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Askren doesn't stop bleeding.
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 GSP's moves.
GSP is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Terrible one sided match... Askren was not ready to fight a fighter of Georges St-Pierre caliber.
Ben Askren's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Georges St-Pierre throws his leg over Ben Askren's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Georges St-Pierre's rear naked choke attempt!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Ben Askren frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Georges St-Pierre and ends up on top!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Ben Askren is a bloody mess!
Askren is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Askren's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Georges St-Pierre appears to be unbreakable
GSP is locking that Armbar...
GSP secures the lock while Ben Askren refuses to tap... Steve Mazzagatti jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by Submission (Armbar) at 4:05 Round 3
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 12/31 (39%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 669 s
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 42/62 (68%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 657 s
GSP completely Ben Askren'ed Ben Askren. Takedown. GnP. Finish. Lunch. Home. Sleep. Die.
Georges St-Pierre glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Askren and GSP move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
GSP moves forward looking for some action
Ben Askren struggles a bit before breaking GSP's attemp of grappling
A punch from Ben Askren
gets blocked by GSP.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Askren goes down.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ben Askren can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Askren tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP struggles on the ground and tries to break Ben Askren's guard...
Askren doesn't want to free his opponent and GSP continues in closed guard
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Georges St-Pierre fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Askren's face!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Askren looks to be in very good shape.
GSP is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Askren leans and gets Georges St-Pierre's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Hard blow to GSP's mid-section, he seems hurt
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ben Askren
Blocked by Askren.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Askren measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Ben Askren holds Georges St-Pierre and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Georges St-Pierre. 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.
GSP pushes Ben Askren and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Georges St-Pierre jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Askren misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
GSP jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Georges St-Pierre pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Georges St-Pierre embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Askren who put distance between them
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
GSP goes down.
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Askren tries to escape from closed guard...
GSP waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ben Askren! He is reversed and nor Georges St-Pierre is on half guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
GSP tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Askren from the side mount!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Askren is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Ben Askren's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP tries to open up Ben Askren's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Askren in the side of the head
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Askren's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre looks to posture up and open Ben Askren's guard...
Ben Askren has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Askren cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as GSP can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
Askren is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Right eye
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
Georges St-Pierre tries to get his arm under Ben Askren's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Ben Askren's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Ben Askren easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
Askren has given his back to Georges St-Pierre who is trying to get one hook in!
Askren struggles in the ground trying to break GSP's control
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
GSP leans back...
He clobbers Ben Askren's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Nose
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
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 GSP's moves.
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
As the fight continues it seems that Georges St-Pierre is taking the best of the fight.
GSP tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Askren! GSP has one hook in and keeps working!
GSP is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
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 GSP's moves.
GSP is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
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
GSP tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Askren jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Ben Askren pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Georges St-Pierre tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
GSP circles out and slips free of Ben Askren's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
GSP is holding Ben Askren's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
GSP tries to open up Ben Askren's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Askren in the side of the head
Askren has a small cut in his Forehead
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Askren's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Ben Askren...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
You can see Askren's blood making stains in the mat.
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Askren struggles and frees his leg!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
GSP tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
GSP tries to open up Askren with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Askren blocks a few elbows and now Georges St-Pierre will have to look for another option here.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
GSP tries to open up Askren with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Askren is trying to block them with his hands...
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to escape from the full mount...
Askren struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Askren measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
Georges St-Pierre 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 can't do it because of GSP's moves.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ben Askren
Solid shots!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
You can see the pain reflected in Askren's eyes...
Askren is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben 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 GSP
Ben Askren continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Georges St-Pierre isolates Ben Askren's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Punishing hold!
Ben Askren is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren is a bloody mess!
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 GSP's moves.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre sits high on Ben Askren's chest and pulls his leg underneath Askren's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Askren tries to roll out. He's too quick for Georges St-Pierre and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by GSP and it cost him top position.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Georges St-Pierre aggressively and repeatedly punches Askren.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Askren's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Left cheek
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren is a bloody mess!
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Askren decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Askren moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
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.
Askren launches a few hard punches to Georges St-Pierre's ribs!
Georges St-Pierre's ribs shows the damage! Ben Askren is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
GSP grab one of Ben Askren's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Georges St-Pierre throw Askren to the mat like a ragdoll
GSP is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Georges St-Pierre decides to jump inside Askren's guard.
Askren didn't see that coming. GSP is in open guard over Askren now.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Askren doesn't stop bleeding.
GSP moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
GSP tries to open up Askren with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Askren is trying to block them with his hands...
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre viciously slams hammer blows to Askren's face!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
GSP leans back...
He clobbers Ben Askren's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Askren doesn't stop bleeding.
GSP fires a barrage of punches at Askren's head!
This is bad! GSP is just pounding on Ben Askren's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Left cheek
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
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 GSP's moves.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
GSP tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Askren from the side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Georges St-Pierre positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Askren's abdomen
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre rolls him over and takes his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
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 GSP's moves.
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
Askren is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Askren has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
GSP is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Askren tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
GSP is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Askren doesn't stop bleeding.
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 GSP's moves.
GSP is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Terrible one sided match... Askren was not ready to fight a fighter of Georges St-Pierre caliber.
Ben Askren's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Georges St-Pierre throws his leg over Ben Askren's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Georges St-Pierre's rear naked choke attempt!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Ben Askren frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Georges St-Pierre and ends up on top!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Ben Askren is a bloody mess!
Askren is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Askren's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Georges St-Pierre appears to be unbreakable
GSP is locking that Armbar...
GSP secures the lock while Ben Askren refuses to tap... Steve Mazzagatti jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by Submission (Armbar) at 4:05 Round 3
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 12/31 (39%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 669 s
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 42/62 (68%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 657 s
GSP completely Ben Askren'ed Ben Askren. Takedown. GnP. Finish. Lunch. Home. Sleep. Die.