Post by The Sandmen on Dec 18, 2015 20:54:31 GMT -5
Jason MacDonald looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Ben Askren 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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Jason MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Askren won't budge, forcing MacDonald to pull guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
Askren tries to escape from closed guard...
Askren struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ben Askren is in half guard over MacDonald
Ben Askren tries to open MacDonald's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Ben Askren. MacDonald is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over MacDonald
Askren sits over his knees and pushes away MacDonald's leg!
Ben Askren is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
MacDonald is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Askren is in rear mount over MacDonald
Ben Askren storms over MacDonald with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again MacDonald's face with his elbows!
Askren is in rear mount over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jason MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
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.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Ben Askren throws an uppercut
MacDonald slips it.
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jason MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Askren into his guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Askren is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Askren is trying to counter now!
Askren is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Jason MacDonald, who is barely covering up!
MacDonald's Nose is beginning to swell
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
Askren is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! MacDonald's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! MacDonald's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald 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 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.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
MacDonald is connecting with a few punches
Jason MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Crisp uppercut by MacDonald followed by a hard jab
Askren deflects the blows.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Askren!
Nice move by MacDonald who clinches and pushes Askren against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Ben Askren embrace and tries to move away...
Ben Askren pushes MacDonald forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Ben Askren tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
MacDonald is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Askren and Jason MacDonald are cliched up against the cage. Askren steps for a throw
Jason MacDonald is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! MacDonald is throwing a flurry of punches!
Ben Askren just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Askren grab one of Jason MacDonald's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Jason MacDonald landed hard on his back
Crushing shot to MacDonald's body! He's holding his side
Askren is standing while MacDonald is on the ground on his back
MacDonald 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 MacDonald is on the ground on his back
Askren opts to jump inside MacDonald's guard.
MacDonald didn't see that coming. Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald now.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
Askren is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ben Askren moves to better his position on the ground...
Ben Askren viciously slams hammer blows to MacDonald's face!
MacDonald's Forehead is beginning to swell
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Ben Askren, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Solid jabs from Ben Askren.
Nice punches.
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jason MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Askren into his guard.
Hard blow to MacDonald's mid-section, he seems hurt
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
MacDonald is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
MacDonald's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Askren is in rear mount over MacDonald
0:46 Round 2 and Askren is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Ben Askren throws down elbows...
He's tearing up MacDonald's face with those brutal elbows! MacDonald needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
MacDonald has a small cut in his Left cheek
Askren is in rear mount over MacDonald
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
MacDonald is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Askren is in rear mount over MacDonald with one hook in
Askren is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Askren is in rear mount over MacDonald with one hook in
Ben Askren moves to better his position on the ground...
Ben Askren viciously slams hammer blows to MacDonald's face!
This is over! That impact from Ben Askren has left MacDonald laying flat on the mat!
MacDonald's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Ben Askren by KO (GnP) at 1:24 Round 2
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 240 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 37/48 (77%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 214 s
Ben Askren probably has the best wrestling on ManMMA. I would be interested in seeing Askren vs. Ortiz. I would also be very interested in seeing Askren vs. Brock, but 100 lbs weight difference is kinda absurd to make that one happen.
That said, MacDonald did better in this GP than I expected. Even in this fight, he did some damage despite getting wrestle-dominated. Kudos to you, Lisa.
Ben Askren 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 Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Jason MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Askren won't budge, forcing MacDonald to pull guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
Askren tries to escape from closed guard...
Askren struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ben Askren is in half guard over MacDonald
Ben Askren tries to open MacDonald's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Ben Askren. MacDonald is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over MacDonald
Askren sits over his knees and pushes away MacDonald's leg!
Ben Askren is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
MacDonald is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Askren is in rear mount over MacDonald
Ben Askren storms over MacDonald with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again MacDonald's face with his elbows!
Askren is in rear mount over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jason MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
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.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Ben Askren throws an uppercut
MacDonald slips it.
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jason MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Askren into his guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Askren is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Askren is trying to counter now!
Askren is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Jason MacDonald, who is barely covering up!
MacDonald's Nose is beginning to swell
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
Askren is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! MacDonald's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! MacDonald's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald 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 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.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
MacDonald is connecting with a few punches
Jason MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Crisp uppercut by MacDonald followed by a hard jab
Askren deflects the blows.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Askren!
Nice move by MacDonald who clinches and pushes Askren against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Ben Askren embrace and tries to move away...
Ben Askren pushes MacDonald forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Ben Askren tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
MacDonald is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Askren and Jason MacDonald are cliched up against the cage. Askren steps for a throw
Jason MacDonald is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! MacDonald is throwing a flurry of punches!
Ben Askren just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Askren grab one of Jason MacDonald's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Jason MacDonald landed hard on his back
Crushing shot to MacDonald's body! He's holding his side
Askren is standing while MacDonald is on the ground on his back
MacDonald 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 MacDonald is on the ground on his back
Askren opts to jump inside MacDonald's guard.
MacDonald didn't see that coming. Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald now.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
Askren is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ben Askren moves to better his position on the ground...
Ben Askren viciously slams hammer blows to MacDonald's face!
MacDonald's Forehead is beginning to swell
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Ben Askren, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Solid jabs from Ben Askren.
Nice punches.
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jason MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Askren into his guard.
Hard blow to MacDonald's mid-section, he seems hurt
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
MacDonald is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
MacDonald's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Askren is in rear mount over MacDonald
0:46 Round 2 and Askren is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Ben Askren throws down elbows...
He's tearing up MacDonald's face with those brutal elbows! MacDonald needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
MacDonald has a small cut in his Left cheek
Askren is in rear mount over MacDonald
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
MacDonald is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Askren is in rear mount over MacDonald with one hook in
Askren is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Askren is in rear mount over MacDonald with one hook in
Ben Askren moves to better his position on the ground...
Ben Askren viciously slams hammer blows to MacDonald's face!
This is over! That impact from Ben Askren has left MacDonald laying flat on the mat!
MacDonald's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Ben Askren by KO (GnP) at 1:24 Round 2
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 240 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 37/48 (77%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 214 s
Ben Askren probably has the best wrestling on ManMMA. I would be interested in seeing Askren vs. Ortiz. I would also be very interested in seeing Askren vs. Brock, but 100 lbs weight difference is kinda absurd to make that one happen.
That said, MacDonald did better in this GP than I expected. Even in this fight, he did some damage despite getting wrestle-dominated. Kudos to you, Lisa.