Post by The Sandmen on Apr 21, 2016 9:06:56 GMT -5
Michael Chandler looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Ben Askren looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Ben Askren today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Michael Chandler and Ben Askren touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Askren decides to launch some tentative punches
Michael Chandler takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Michael Chandler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Chandler
Askren gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Michael Chandler! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Michael Chandler doesn't defend himself!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Chandler
Askren fires a barrage of punches at Chandler's head!
The punches go wide.
Askren misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Askren is in closed guard... Chandler 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 Chandler
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chandler's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Chandler measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 closed guard over Chandler
Askren is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Chandler's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chandler tries to cover his face,
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Chandler's cheek from the guard.
Michael Chandler uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chandler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chandler launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Ben Askren rolls over himself and stands up while Michael Chandler rolls on his back.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ben Askren. 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 Pyongyang Arena (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
A wicked punch by Michael Chandler
rocks Askren!
Askren's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Chandler wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Askren doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Michael Chandler embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Askren who put distance between them
Ben Askren goes with a looping right hand while Michael Chandler jumps back and jabs
Askren seems staggered and Michael Chandler runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler goes with a looping right hand while Ben Askren jumps back and jabs
Askren seems staggered and Michael Chandler runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Askren shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Askren pushes Michael Chandler and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Askren jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Ben Askren pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Michael Chandler tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Chandler circles out and slips free of Ben Askren's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Ben Askren launches a body shot
Chandler dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Chandler throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Askren gets a grip on his opponent
and barrels forward, spiking him on his head!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Chandler
Ben Askren wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Askren drills Michael Chandler's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Chandler
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chandler's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler is cooling the fight on the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Chandler
Askren tries to open up Michael Chandler's defense faking a few punches.
Michael Chandler wraps his arms around Askren's arms and counters the punches.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Chandler tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
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 Pyongyang Arena (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Chandler lifts his opponent off the ground!
Brilliant side slam!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Michael Chandler!
Askren is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Askren is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
That punishment by Ben Askren has left Chandler staggered! Ben Askren should try push forward now and finish this!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Chandler 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.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Chandler
Solid shots!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chandler's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Askren tries to cover his face,
Askren has a small cut in his Left cheek
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Chandler uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Askren tries to cover his face,
Askren's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pyongyang Arena (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Michael Chandler put some serious power behind that superman punch!
That's just incredible! That punch hits Ben Askren's face like a wrecking ball!
Tremendous strikes from Chandler!
Some big punches are landing!
Askren is holding Michael Chandler's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Askren works on the ground with his fingers over Chandler's face
Chandler shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Askren's ribs.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Askren tries to move to full mount!
Chandler won't allow him to take this position easily.
Chandler is trying to counter now!
Chandler 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 side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Askren tries to cover his face,
Askren's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Ben Askren storms over Chandler with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Chandler's face with his elbows!
Chandler's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Ben Askren aggressively and repeatedly punches Chandler.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Left eye
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Ben Askren looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to escape from the full mount...
Ben Askren is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 side mount over Michael Chandler
Askren is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Chandler's ribs.
Chandler is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler 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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Michael Chandler. 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 Pyongyang Arena (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Askren is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler is moving on the ground...
Askren tries to counter Chandler's moves on the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Ben Askren aggressively and repeatedly punches Chandler.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Chandler's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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A shot seen throughout the arena!
Askren stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Michael Chandler is coming in again!
Chandler looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ben Askren's punches
Chandler measures the resilience of Askren's chin with an uppercut while Askren lands some great crosses.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Askren throws a lazy kick
Chandler blocks and keeps his distance.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chandler is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chandler's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Chandler
Askren leans back...
He clobbers Michael Chandler's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Chandler
Ben Askren storms over Chandler with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Chandler's face with his elbows!
Chandler's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 open guard over Chandler
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Chandler is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Askren is in rear mount over Chandler
Chandler tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Askren is in rear mount over Chandler
Michael Chandler 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.
Askren is in rear mount over Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 2:10 in the 3 round
Askren is in rear mount over Chandler
Askren tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Chandler! Askren has one hook in and keeps working!
Askren is in rear mount over Chandler with one hook in
Askren has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Chandler.
Nicely done! Askren now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Askren is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Askren is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Chandler, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Askren moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Askren is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Michael Chandler 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.
Askren is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Askren gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Michael Chandler! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Michael Chandler doesn't defend himself!
Chandler has a small cut in his Nose
Askren is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Chandler is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Askren tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chandler!
Askren has one of his arm over Michael Chandler's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Chandler's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Chandler doesn't fight back!
Michael Chandler 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.
Michael Chandler 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.
Chandler tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Chandler 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.
Chandler tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Chandler tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chandler's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Askren tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chandler!
Askren has one of his arm over Michael Chandler's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Terrible one sided match... Chandler was not ready to fight a fighter of Ben Askren caliber.
Ben Askren throws his leg over Michael Chandler's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Ben Askren's rear naked choke attempt!
Michael Chandler cannot defend with only one arm and taps to the choke!
Winner is Ben Askren by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:51 Round 3
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 19/28 (68%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/29 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 657 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 58/84 (69%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 657 s
This was a great fight of elite wrestler vs. elite wrestler. both guys went at it hard and fast early, to get each other in the red for the end of the 1st round. In the second, Ben had a bit more luck with early takedowns and was able to get a bit of an advantage going into the third, after they both exchanged some advantages throughout the second. IN the 3rd, Ben was able to capitalize and control and get the finish.
Love watching 2 elite, elite fighters go. Such good simulated MMA.
Ben Askren looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Ben Askren today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Michael Chandler and Ben Askren touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Askren decides to launch some tentative punches
Michael Chandler takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Michael Chandler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Chandler
Askren gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Michael Chandler! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Michael Chandler doesn't defend himself!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Chandler
Askren fires a barrage of punches at Chandler's head!
The punches go wide.
Askren misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Askren is in closed guard... Chandler 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 Chandler
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chandler's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Chandler measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 closed guard over Chandler
Askren is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Chandler's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chandler tries to cover his face,
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Chandler's cheek from the guard.
Michael Chandler uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chandler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chandler launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Ben Askren rolls over himself and stands up while Michael Chandler rolls on his back.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ben Askren. 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 Pyongyang Arena (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
A wicked punch by Michael Chandler
rocks Askren!
Askren's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Chandler wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Askren doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Michael Chandler embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Askren who put distance between them
Ben Askren goes with a looping right hand while Michael Chandler jumps back and jabs
Askren seems staggered and Michael Chandler runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler goes with a looping right hand while Ben Askren jumps back and jabs
Askren seems staggered and Michael Chandler runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Askren shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Askren pushes Michael Chandler and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Askren jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Ben Askren pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Michael Chandler tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Chandler circles out and slips free of Ben Askren's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Ben Askren launches a body shot
Chandler dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Chandler throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Askren gets a grip on his opponent
and barrels forward, spiking him on his head!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Chandler
Ben Askren wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Askren drills Michael Chandler's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Chandler
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chandler's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler is cooling the fight on the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Chandler
Askren tries to open up Michael Chandler's defense faking a few punches.
Michael Chandler wraps his arms around Askren's arms and counters the punches.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Chandler tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
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 Pyongyang Arena (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Chandler lifts his opponent off the ground!
Brilliant side slam!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Michael Chandler!
Askren is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Askren is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
That punishment by Ben Askren has left Chandler staggered! Ben Askren should try push forward now and finish this!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Chandler 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.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Chandler
Solid shots!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chandler's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Askren tries to cover his face,
Askren has a small cut in his Left cheek
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Chandler uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Askren tries to cover his face,
Askren's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pyongyang Arena (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Michael Chandler put some serious power behind that superman punch!
That's just incredible! That punch hits Ben Askren's face like a wrecking ball!
Tremendous strikes from Chandler!
Some big punches are landing!
Askren is holding Michael Chandler's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Askren works on the ground with his fingers over Chandler's face
Chandler shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Askren's ribs.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Askren tries to move to full mount!
Chandler won't allow him to take this position easily.
Chandler is trying to counter now!
Chandler 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 side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Askren tries to cover his face,
Askren's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Ben Askren storms over Chandler with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Chandler's face with his elbows!
Chandler's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Ben Askren aggressively and repeatedly punches Chandler.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Left eye
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Ben Askren looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to escape from the full mount...
Ben Askren is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 side mount over Michael Chandler
Askren is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Chandler's ribs.
Chandler is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler 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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Michael Chandler. 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 Pyongyang Arena (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Askren is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler is moving on the ground...
Askren tries to counter Chandler's moves on the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Ben Askren aggressively and repeatedly punches Chandler.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Chandler's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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A shot seen throughout the arena!
Askren stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Michael Chandler is coming in again!
Chandler looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ben Askren's punches
Chandler measures the resilience of Askren's chin with an uppercut while Askren lands some great crosses.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Askren throws a lazy kick
Chandler blocks and keeps his distance.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chandler is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chandler's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Chandler
Askren leans back...
He clobbers Michael Chandler's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Chandler
Ben Askren storms over Chandler with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Chandler's face with his elbows!
Chandler's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 open guard over Chandler
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Chandler is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Askren is in rear mount over Chandler
Chandler tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Askren is in rear mount over Chandler
Michael Chandler 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.
Askren is in rear mount over Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 2:10 in the 3 round
Askren is in rear mount over Chandler
Askren tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Chandler! Askren has one hook in and keeps working!
Askren is in rear mount over Chandler with one hook in
Askren has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Chandler.
Nicely done! Askren now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Askren is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Askren is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Chandler, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Askren moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Askren is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Michael Chandler 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.
Askren is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Askren gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Michael Chandler! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Michael Chandler doesn't defend himself!
Chandler has a small cut in his Nose
Askren is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Chandler is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Askren tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chandler!
Askren has one of his arm over Michael Chandler's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Chandler's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Chandler doesn't fight back!
Michael Chandler 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.
Michael Chandler 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.
Chandler tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Chandler 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.
Chandler tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Chandler tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chandler's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Askren tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chandler!
Askren has one of his arm over Michael Chandler's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Terrible one sided match... Chandler was not ready to fight a fighter of Ben Askren caliber.
Ben Askren throws his leg over Michael Chandler's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Ben Askren's rear naked choke attempt!
Michael Chandler cannot defend with only one arm and taps to the choke!
Winner is Ben Askren by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:51 Round 3
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 19/28 (68%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/29 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 657 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 58/84 (69%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 657 s
This was a great fight of elite wrestler vs. elite wrestler. both guys went at it hard and fast early, to get each other in the red for the end of the 1st round. In the second, Ben had a bit more luck with early takedowns and was able to get a bit of an advantage going into the third, after they both exchanged some advantages throughout the second. IN the 3rd, Ben was able to capitalize and control and get the finish.
Love watching 2 elite, elite fighters go. Such good simulated MMA.