Post by The Sandmen on May 26, 2016 8:42:16 GMT -5
Jason MacDonald is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Ben Askren doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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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The bell announces the first round!
Ben Askren just won't stop and continues to rain punches
MacDonald may be in trouble!
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Jason MacDonald was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Jason MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
Stand up! This is what Askren's cornermen are shouting. Jason MacDonald is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him 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
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Ben Askren tries to open MacDonald's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Ben Askren. MacDonald is unable to cover himself now!
MacDonald's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
Good looking punches from Ben Askren on the ground
They could take their toll on MacDonald.
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
Askren is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Jason MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Ben Askren shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Ben Askren breaks that americana attempt!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
MacDonald suddenly holds Ben Askren's arm and tries an armbar!
Askren can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jason MacDonald!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
Askren looks to be in very good shape.
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 free his leg...
Ben Askren uses some of his skill by jumping out of MacDonald's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! MacDonald's being punished here!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason 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
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
MacDonald looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ben Askren's punches
Askren is on the receiving end of a great combo by MacDonald.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald moves forward looking for some grappling action
MacDonald has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Askren with uppercuts!
Askren is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Askren is unable to escape!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Ben Askren is on his back after that attempt
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
Jason MacDonald tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Askren is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
MacDonald tries to move to full mount
MacDonald's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
MacDonald moves on the ground
Jason MacDonald moves to side mount
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren works on the ground with his fingers over MacDonald's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
MacDonald moves on the ground
Jason MacDonald moves to side mount
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Ben Askren
Jason MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
Askren creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Jason MacDonald goes with a looping right hand while Ben Askren jumps back and jabs
MacDonald only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Jason MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Askren goes down.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Ben Askren can't prevent his opponent from passing. MacDonald looks to work from half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald breaks the closed guard of Ben Askren and moves to half guard
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Ben Askren
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Ben Askren...
Ben Askren sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Askren
MacDonald sits over his knees and pushes away Askren's leg!
Jason MacDonald is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren looks to be in very good shape.
Askren measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
MacDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Ben Askren...
Ben Askren takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Jason MacDonald passes momentarily but Ben Askren regains full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
Askren is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
MacDonald is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ben Askren rolls Jason MacDonald to his stomach and takes his back!
Askren is in rear mount over MacDonald
Askren is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
MacDonald is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
MacDonald's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jason MacDonald's Mouth
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Askren is in rear mount over MacDonald with one hook in
Askren leans back...
He clobbers Jason MacDonald's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
MacDonald seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Askren is in rear mount over MacDonald with one hook in
Ben Askren slides his arm under Jason MacDonald's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Askren is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
MacDonald's Right cheek is beginning to swell
MacDonald struggles to free himself
Jason MacDonald pulls down on Ben Askren's hand and staves off danger
Askren is in rear mount over MacDonald with one hook in
Ben Askren slides his arm under Jason MacDonald's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
That Rear Naked Choke from Ben Askren appears to be unbreakable
MacDonald's Chin is beginning to swell
Askren is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
You can see the pain reflected in MacDonald's eyes...
Jason MacDonald pushes up and slides Ben Askren's arm over his chin.
Askren is in rear mount over MacDonald with one hook in
Askren works on the ground with his fingers over MacDonald's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Askren is in rear mount over MacDonald with one hook in
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!
The ref pulls off Ben Askren! MacDonald seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
There is a small laceration on Jason MacDonald's Forehead
Winner is Ben Askren by TKO (Elbows) at 3:53 Round 2
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 434 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 29/39 (74%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 434 s
WrestleMania! But this fight was the difference between wrestling an MMA fighter and wrestling an Olympian.
Ben Askren doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Ben Askren just won't stop and continues to rain punches
MacDonald may be in trouble!
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Jason MacDonald was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Jason MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
Stand up! This is what Askren's cornermen are shouting. Jason MacDonald is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him 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
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Ben Askren tries to open MacDonald's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Ben Askren. MacDonald is unable to cover himself now!
MacDonald's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
Good looking punches from Ben Askren on the ground
They could take their toll on MacDonald.
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
Askren is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Jason MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Ben Askren shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Ben Askren breaks that americana attempt!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
MacDonald suddenly holds Ben Askren's arm and tries an armbar!
Askren can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jason MacDonald!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over MacDonald
Askren looks to be in very good shape.
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 free his leg...
Ben Askren uses some of his skill by jumping out of MacDonald's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! MacDonald's being punished here!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Jason 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
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
MacDonald looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ben Askren's punches
Askren is on the receiving end of a great combo by MacDonald.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald moves forward looking for some grappling action
MacDonald has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Askren with uppercuts!
Askren is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Askren is unable to escape!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Ben Askren is on his back after that attempt
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
Jason MacDonald tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Askren is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
MacDonald tries to move to full mount
MacDonald's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
MacDonald moves on the ground
Jason MacDonald moves to side mount
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren works on the ground with his fingers over MacDonald's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
MacDonald moves on the ground
Jason MacDonald moves to side mount
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Ben Askren
Jason MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
Askren creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Jason MacDonald goes with a looping right hand while Ben Askren jumps back and jabs
MacDonald only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Jason MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Askren goes down.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Ben Askren can't prevent his opponent from passing. MacDonald looks to work from half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald breaks the closed guard of Ben Askren and moves to half guard
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Ben Askren
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Ben Askren...
Ben Askren sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Askren
MacDonald sits over his knees and pushes away Askren's leg!
Jason MacDonald is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren looks to be in very good shape.
Askren measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
MacDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Ben Askren...
Ben Askren takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Jason MacDonald passes momentarily but Ben Askren regains full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
Askren is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
MacDonald is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ben Askren rolls Jason MacDonald to his stomach and takes his back!
Askren is in rear mount over MacDonald
Askren is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
MacDonald is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
MacDonald's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jason MacDonald's Mouth
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Askren is in rear mount over MacDonald with one hook in
Askren leans back...
He clobbers Jason MacDonald's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
MacDonald seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Askren is in rear mount over MacDonald with one hook in
Ben Askren slides his arm under Jason MacDonald's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Askren is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
MacDonald's Right cheek is beginning to swell
MacDonald struggles to free himself
Jason MacDonald pulls down on Ben Askren's hand and staves off danger
Askren is in rear mount over MacDonald with one hook in
Ben Askren slides his arm under Jason MacDonald's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
That Rear Naked Choke from Ben Askren appears to be unbreakable
MacDonald's Chin is beginning to swell
Askren is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
You can see the pain reflected in MacDonald's eyes...
Jason MacDonald pushes up and slides Ben Askren's arm over his chin.
Askren is in rear mount over MacDonald with one hook in
Askren works on the ground with his fingers over MacDonald's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Askren is in rear mount over MacDonald with one hook in
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!
The ref pulls off Ben Askren! MacDonald seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
There is a small laceration on Jason MacDonald's Forehead
Winner is Ben Askren by TKO (Elbows) at 3:53 Round 2
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 434 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 29/39 (74%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 434 s
WrestleMania! But this fight was the difference between wrestling an MMA fighter and wrestling an Olympian.