Post by The Sandmen on Aug 26, 2016 11:26:31 GMT -5
Ben Askren glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Anderson Silva looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Anderson Silva is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Askren tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Askren is clinching with Anderson.
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren grapple with Anderson Silva and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Anderson manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson Silva grapple with Ben Askren and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Anderson Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Ben Askren attempts to trap Anderson Silva in his guard.
Anderson Silva keeps control and remains in side mount.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Anderson tries to cover his face,
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Anderson tries to open up Ben Askren's defense faking a few punches.
Ben Askren wraps his arms around Anderson's arms and counters the punches.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Anderson Silva looks to mount Ben Askren...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Anderson Silva tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Askren is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Askren is trying to counter now!
Askren measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson Silva controls the situation despite Ben Askren efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Anderson Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Askren breaks the lock showing some skills...
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva rolls him over and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Askren
Anderson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Askren! Anderson has one hook in and keeps working!
Anderson is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anderson is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Askren has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Askren is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Anderson is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Anderson tries to cover his face,
Anderson is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Askren has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Askren is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Askren's eyes...
Anderson is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Askren locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Anderson Silva unil he can pull his arm free! Anderson lost his dominant position.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Anderson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ben Askren can end the fight with his ground and pound.
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 Anderson's moves.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Anderson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Anderson
Ben Askren fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Anderson's face!
Anderson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Anderson
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
Dan Miragliotta 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 Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Here comes Anderson Silva with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Askren's ribs!
Askren lifts Anderson Silva up off the ground
...big slam!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Anderson
Ben Askren storms over Anderson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Anderson's face with his elbows!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Anderson
Askren is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll on the ground...
Anderson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson Silva controls the situation despite Ben Askren efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Anderson tries to cover his face,
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Askren, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Ben Askren and Anderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anderson Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anderson goes down.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Anderson
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Anderson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Anderson doesn't fight back!
Anderson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Ben Askren is in open guard over Anderson
Ben Askren is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Anderson Silva's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Anderson
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Anderson's being punished here!
Anderson's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Anderson Silva's Nose
Ben Askren is in open guard over Anderson
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Anderson's face!
Anderson Silva blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Askren misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over Anderson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Ben Askren work his BJJ game.
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Anderson Silva can't prevent his opponent from passing. Askren looks to work from half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Anderson
Ben Askren pushes Anderson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Askren who is in full mount! Anderson is in trouble now!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva 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
Askren tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva goes with a looping right hand while Ben Askren jumps back and jabs
Askren seems staggered and Anderson Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Askren is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Anderson Silva was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Anderson Silva's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Anderson
Ben Askren tries to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Anderson Silva regains full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Anderson
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Anderson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Askren misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Askren struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Anderson
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Anderson holds Ben Askren's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva sits up and gets an arm around Askren's neck!
Askren pushes Anderson Silva back to the ground.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Anderson
Askren tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Anderson leans and gets Ben Askren's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
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 Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Askren decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Askren moves back and takes a deep breath.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Askren is holding Anderson Silva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Askren leans back...
Anderson eyes him warily.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Ben Askren looks to mount Anderson Silva...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Anderson Silva blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Ben Askren storms over Anderson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Anderson's face with his elbows!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Ben Askren uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anderson misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson tries to escape from the full mount...
Anderson struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Ben Askren is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Anderson Silva blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Anderson Silva gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Anderson
Terrible one sided match... Anderson was not ready to fight a fighter of Ben Askren caliber.
Anderson Silva 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Askren is holding Anderson Silva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Ben Askren looks to mount Anderson Silva...
Anderson Silva takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Anderson
Askren struggles on the ground and tries to break Anderson Silva's guard...
Anderson doesn't want to free his opponent and Askren continues in closed guard
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson Silva gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Askren spins out, but Anderson Silva was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Askren is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Ben Askren. 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.
Anderson Silva closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Some counter punches against Ben Askren
land while he's on his bicycle.
Anderson Silva leans forwards and tries to grapple with Askren
Anderson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson tries to take Ben Askren down... Askren stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Askren's jaw!
Askren's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Chin
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal knees to Askren's face, followed by knees to the body from Anderson Silva!
Askren doesn't want to finish it now and covers himself!
Anderson misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren tries a hook to the body
but Anderson manages to dodge it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Askren.
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Round 3
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Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anderson goes down.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Anderson
Askren is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Askren
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Anderson Silva 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!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Askren misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Askren struggles and frees his leg!
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Lightning fast low kick from Anderson!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Ben Askren tries a hook to the body
but Anderson manages to dodge it
Quick hook by Anderson Silva
Good shot! Askren has reasons to be worried.
Ben Askren leans forwards and tries to grapple with Anderson
Askren shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren grapple with Anderson Silva and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Anderson Silva managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson grapple with Ben Askren and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Ben Askren falls hard on the mat with Anderson Silva on top of him
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Askren
Askren works on the ground with his fingers over Anderson's face
Anderson shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Askren
Anderson is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Anderson Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Askren
Anderson tries to escape from the closed guard
Anderson Silva any adventage in the ground.
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Anderson is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Anderson Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson Silva looks to posture up and open Ben Askren's guard...
Anderson Silva forces Ben Askren to open his guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Askren
Anderson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Anderson
He is not able to do it
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Askren
Anderson tries to jump to side mount.
Ben Askren closed his guard around Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Anderson Silva looks to mount Ben Askren...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Good looking punches from Anderson Silva on the ground
They could take their toll on Askren.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Anderson Silva tries to better his position on the ground...
Anderson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Anderson suddenly holds Ben Askren's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Askren can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Anderson Silva!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Anderson
Askren is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Anderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Askren's being punished here!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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A right hand from Ben Askren
gets deflected.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Anderson.
It looks like Askren was hit by a bus!
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Askren!
Nice move by Anderson who clinches and pushes Askren against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Ben Askren's ribs!
Ben Askren's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Askren's face.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson pushes Ben Askren againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Askren cannot escape Anderson Silva's clinch! Anderson Silva is just brutalizing Askren with punches time and time again!
Askren has a small cut in his Nose
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ben Askren pushes away Anderson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Anderson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ben Askren
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Ben Askren's ribs!
Ben Askren's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson Silva tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson circles out and slips free of Ben Askren's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Ben Askren!
Anderson ducks under...
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Crisp uppercut by Askren followed by a hard jab
Anderson deflects the blows.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Ben Askren!
Anderson ducks under...
Anderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Anderson moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Anderson Silva attempts a sweep single...
Anderson Silva catches Ben Askren's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Anderson.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Askren
Askren sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Anderson is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Anderson Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson tries to escape from the closed guard
Anderson succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Askren
Anderson moves on the ground
Anderson Silva moves to side mount
Anderson Silva is in side 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 Anderson's moves.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to show some ground skills
Anderson uses his strength to keep Anderson at a disadvantage
Askren misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson Silva hovers above Askren
Good punches to Askren's body.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Anderson Silva looks to pass to mount...
Anderson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ben Askren.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
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 Anderson's moves.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Anderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Askren's being punished here!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Anderson Silva tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
Askren struggles to free himself
Askren struggles to free himself
Askren's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Askren's eyes...
That armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Anderson secures the lock while Ben Askren refuses to tap... Dan Miragliotta jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Anderson Silva by Submission (armbar) at 4:10 Round 4
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 3/15 (20%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 21/71 (30%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 754 s
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 14/20 (70%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 13/23 (57%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/23 (65%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 754 s
This was a really good fight, and these guys are sooo even. Anderson is SOOOOO kryptonite'd by wrestlers, it makes him look like a chump. But he survived being dominated early with wrestling to fight back, get some stand up exchanges going, and get the win over one of ManMMA's best wrestlers. Big win for him on the comeback trail, to proving he is ManMMA Anderson, and not Real Life ANderson.
Anderson Silva looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Anderson Silva is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Anderson Silva comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Askren tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Askren is clinching with Anderson.
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren grapple with Anderson Silva and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Anderson manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson Silva grapple with Ben Askren and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Anderson Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Ben Askren attempts to trap Anderson Silva in his guard.
Anderson Silva keeps control and remains in side mount.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Anderson tries to cover his face,
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Anderson tries to open up Ben Askren's defense faking a few punches.
Ben Askren wraps his arms around Anderson's arms and counters the punches.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Anderson Silva looks to mount Ben Askren...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Anderson Silva tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Askren is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Askren is trying to counter now!
Askren measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson Silva controls the situation despite Ben Askren efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Anderson Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Askren breaks the lock showing some skills...
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva rolls him over and takes his back!
Anderson is in rear mount over Askren
Anderson tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Askren! Anderson has one hook in and keeps working!
Anderson is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anderson is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Askren has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Askren is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Anderson is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Anderson tries to cover his face,
Anderson is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Askren has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Askren is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Askren's eyes...
Anderson is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Askren locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Anderson Silva unil he can pull his arm free! Anderson lost his dominant position.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Anderson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ben Askren can end the fight with his ground and pound.
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 Anderson's moves.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Anderson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Anderson
Ben Askren fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Anderson's face!
Anderson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Anderson
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
Dan Miragliotta 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 Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Here comes Anderson Silva with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Askren's ribs!
Askren lifts Anderson Silva up off the ground
...big slam!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Anderson
Ben Askren storms over Anderson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Anderson's face with his elbows!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Anderson
Askren is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll on the ground...
Anderson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anderson Silva controls the situation despite Ben Askren efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Anderson tries to cover his face,
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Askren, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Ben Askren and Anderson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anderson Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anderson goes down.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Anderson
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Anderson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Anderson doesn't fight back!
Anderson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Ben Askren is in open guard over Anderson
Ben Askren is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Anderson Silva's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Anderson
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Anderson's being punished here!
Anderson's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Anderson Silva's Nose
Ben Askren is in open guard over Anderson
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Anderson's face!
Anderson Silva blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Askren misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over Anderson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Ben Askren work his BJJ game.
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Anderson Silva can't prevent his opponent from passing. Askren looks to work from half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Anderson
Ben Askren pushes Anderson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Askren who is in full mount! Anderson is in trouble now!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva 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
Askren tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva goes with a looping right hand while Ben Askren jumps back and jabs
Askren seems staggered and Anderson Silva runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Askren is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Anderson Silva was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Anderson Silva's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Anderson
Ben Askren tries to pass Anderson Silva's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Anderson Silva regains full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Anderson
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Anderson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Askren misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Askren struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Anderson
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Anderson holds Ben Askren's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson Silva sits up and gets an arm around Askren's neck!
Askren pushes Anderson Silva back to the ground.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Anderson
Askren tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Anderson leans and gets Ben Askren's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
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 Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Askren decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Askren moves back and takes a deep breath.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Askren is holding Anderson Silva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Askren leans back...
Anderson eyes him warily.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Ben Askren looks to mount Anderson Silva...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Anderson Silva blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Ben Askren storms over Anderson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Anderson's face with his elbows!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Ben Askren uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anderson misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson tries to escape from the full mount...
Anderson struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Ben Askren is in full mount over Anderson Silva
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Anderson Silva blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson Silva tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Anderson Silva gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Anderson
Terrible one sided match... Anderson was not ready to fight a fighter of Ben Askren caliber.
Anderson Silva 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Askren is holding Anderson Silva's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anderson Silva loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Anderson Silva
Ben Askren looks to mount Anderson Silva...
Anderson Silva takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Anderson
Askren struggles on the ground and tries to break Anderson Silva's guard...
Anderson doesn't want to free his opponent and Askren continues in closed guard
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson Silva gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Askren spins out, but Anderson Silva was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Askren is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Ben Askren. 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.
Anderson Silva closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Some counter punches against Ben Askren
land while he's on his bicycle.
Anderson Silva leans forwards and tries to grapple with Askren
Anderson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson tries to take Ben Askren down... Askren stumbles backwards and Anderson Silva launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Askren's jaw!
Askren's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Chin
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal knees to Askren's face, followed by knees to the body from Anderson Silva!
Askren doesn't want to finish it now and covers himself!
Anderson misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren tries a hook to the body
but Anderson manages to dodge it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Askren.
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Round 3
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Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Anderson goes down.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Anderson
Anderson tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Anderson
Askren is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Anderson is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva launches a few punches to Askren
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Anderson Silva 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!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Anderson Silva in his guard...
Anderson Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Anderson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Anderson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Askren misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Askren struggles and frees his leg!
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Lightning fast low kick from Anderson!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Ben Askren tries a hook to the body
but Anderson manages to dodge it
Quick hook by Anderson Silva
Good shot! Askren has reasons to be worried.
Ben Askren leans forwards and tries to grapple with Anderson
Askren shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren grapple with Anderson Silva and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Anderson Silva managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Anderson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anderson grapple with Ben Askren and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Ben Askren falls hard on the mat with Anderson Silva on top of him
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Askren
Askren works on the ground with his fingers over Anderson's face
Anderson shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Askren
Anderson is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Anderson Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Askren
Anderson tries to escape from the closed guard
Anderson Silva any adventage in the ground.
Anderson Silva gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Anderson is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Anderson Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Anderson Silva looks to posture up and open Ben Askren's guard...
Anderson Silva forces Ben Askren to open his guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Askren
Anderson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Anderson
He is not able to do it
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Askren
Anderson tries to jump to side mount.
Ben Askren closed his guard around Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Anderson Silva looks to mount Ben Askren...
Anderson Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Good looking punches from Anderson Silva on the ground
They could take their toll on Askren.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Anderson Silva tries to better his position on the ground...
Anderson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Anderson suddenly holds Ben Askren's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Askren can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Anderson Silva!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Anderson
Askren is in closed guard... Anderson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
Anderson doesn't allow him!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Anderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Askren's being punished here!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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A right hand from Ben Askren
gets deflected.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Anderson.
It looks like Askren was hit by a bus!
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and launches himself over Askren!
Nice move by Anderson who clinches and pushes Askren against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Ben Askren's ribs!
Ben Askren's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson Silva is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Askren's face.
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson pushes Ben Askren againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Askren cannot escape Anderson Silva's clinch! Anderson Silva is just brutalizing Askren with punches time and time again!
Askren has a small cut in his Nose
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ben Askren pushes away Anderson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Anderson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ben Askren
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Anderson launches a few hard punches to Ben Askren's ribs!
Ben Askren's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson Silva tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Anderson circles out and slips free of Ben Askren's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Ben Askren!
Anderson ducks under...
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anderson sprawls and remains on his feet.
Crisp uppercut by Askren followed by a hard jab
Anderson deflects the blows.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Ben Askren!
Anderson ducks under...
Anderson decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Anderson moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Anderson Silva attempts a sweep single...
Anderson Silva catches Ben Askren's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Anderson.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Askren
Askren sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Anderson is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Anderson Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Anderson Silva tries to take advantage...
Anderson tries to escape from the closed guard
Anderson succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Anderson Silva is in open guard over Askren
Anderson moves on the ground
Anderson Silva moves to side mount
Anderson Silva is in side 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 Anderson's moves.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Anderson's cheek from the guard.
Anderson Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to show some ground skills
Anderson uses his strength to keep Anderson at a disadvantage
Askren misses a step and Anderson Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anderson Silva hovers above Askren
Good punches to Askren's body.
Anderson Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Anderson Silva looks to pass to mount...
Anderson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ben Askren.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
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 Anderson's moves.
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Anderson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Askren's being punished here!
Anderson Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Anderson Silva tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
Askren struggles to free himself
Askren struggles to free himself
Askren's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Askren's eyes...
That armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Anderson secures the lock while Ben Askren refuses to tap... Dan Miragliotta jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Anderson Silva by Submission (armbar) at 4:10 Round 4
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 3/15 (20%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 21/71 (30%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 754 s
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 14/20 (70%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 13/23 (57%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/23 (65%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 754 s
This was a really good fight, and these guys are sooo even. Anderson is SOOOOO kryptonite'd by wrestlers, it makes him look like a chump. But he survived being dominated early with wrestling to fight back, get some stand up exchanges going, and get the win over one of ManMMA's best wrestlers. Big win for him on the comeback trail, to proving he is ManMMA Anderson, and not Real Life ANderson.