Post by The Sandmen on Feb 20, 2018 10:25:25 GMT -5
Tyron Woodley raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by Askren while John McCarthy recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Woodley and Askren move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Tyron Woodley attempts to cut off Askren with punches
Askren avoids getting cornered.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tyron Woodley can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Tyron Woodley moves forward looking for some grappling action
Askren pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Askren is holding Tyron Woodley's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tyron Woodley loses balance and goes to the ground.
Woodley's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Ben Askren is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Ben Askren storms over Woodley with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Tyron Woodley blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Askren misses a step and Tyron Woodley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tyron Woodley attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Tyron Woodley manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over Woodley
Ben Askren tries to free his leg...
Woodley rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Ben Askren
Woodley launches a vicious knee to Ben Askren's head!
Bang! You can hear Ben Askren's coner yelling to their fighter to escape now!
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Woodley's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Woodley blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Tyron Woodley to fight back!
Good looking punches from Tyron Woodley on the ground
They could take their toll on Askren.
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Ben Askren
Woodley launches a barrage of elbows over Askren's face!
Ben Askren blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Ben Askren
As the fight continues it seems that Ben Askren is taking the best of the fight.
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 Woodley's moves.
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Tyron Woodley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Askren's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Tyron Woodley in his guard.
Tyron Woodley keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
Woodley doesn't allow him!
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to show some ground skills
Woodley uses his strength to keep Woodley at a disadvantage
Askren misses a step and Tyron Woodley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tyron Woodley throws down elbows...
Askren is not making himself an easy target.
John McCarthy 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.
Ben Askren goes with a looping right hand while Tyron Woodley jumps back and jabs
Askren seems staggered and Tyron Woodley runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tyron Woodley jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Tyron Woodley to fight back!
Good front kick from Woodley!
Ben Askren blocks
Inside leg kick from Woodley
that goes awry.
Woodley clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Askren is holding Tyron Woodley's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tyron Woodley loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Ben Askren looks to mount Tyron Woodley...
Tyron Woodley takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley 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 Woodley
Askren is in closed guard... Woodley tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Woodley's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Woodley's side.
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Woodley's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Woodley's side.
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Ben Askren
Tyron Woodley tries to open Askren's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Tyron Woodley. Askren is unable to cover himself now!
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Ben Askren
Tyron Woodley storms over Askren with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Woodley doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Askren's face with his elbows!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Left eye
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Tyron Woodley pushes Ben Askren down and prevents his attempts to escape
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Woodley's cheek from the guard.
Tyron Woodley uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Woodley tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren tries to escape from the full mount...
Tyron Woodley is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Ben Askren
Tyron Woodley looks to pass to mount...
Woodley slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ben Askren.
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Woodley's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Woodley's side.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Tyron Woodley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Askren's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Woodley, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Tyron Woodley swings...
hard impact to Askren's face!
Askren's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Woodley goes down.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Woodley
Woodley tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Woodley
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Askren tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Tyron Woodley 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Woodley is holding Ben Askren's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Tyron Woodley in his guard.
Tyron Woodley keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Ben Askren
Tyron Woodley is holding Ben Askren's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Tyron Woodley! That one hits Tyron Woodley cheek like a hammer!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Woodley's cheek from the guard.
Tyron Woodley uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Woodley's cheek from the guard.
Tyron Woodley uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Askren misses a step and Tyron Woodley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tyron Woodley looks to pass to mount...
Woodley slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ben Askren.
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Woodley's cheek from the guard.
Tyron Woodley uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Woodley's cheek from the guard.
Tyron Woodley uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Tyron Woodley looks to counter!
Tyron Woodley tries to better his position on the ground...
Woodley is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Tyron Woodley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Askren's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Tyron Woodley in his guard...
Tyron Woodley keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Woodley fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ben Askren didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Askren
Tyron Woodley was tooling Ben Askren for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ben Askren lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Tyron Woodley throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Askren's face with those brutal elbows! Askren needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Askren's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Askren has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Askren
Woodley tries to jump to side mount.
Ben Askren closed his guard around Tyron Woodley.
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Ben Askren
Woodley is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Askren's ribs.
Askren is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Ben Askren
Tyron Woodley storms over Askren with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Woodley doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Askren's face with his elbows!
The ref pulls off Tyron Woodley! Askren seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Askren has a small cut in his Left eye
Winner is Tyron Woodley by TKO (Elbows) at 3:21 Round 2
Statistics: Tyron Woodley
Punches 5/13 (38%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 29/46 (63%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 377 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 6/29 (21%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 377 s
This fight was a BIG step up for Woodley, taking on a former legit champ. Woodley has proven himself, on the big stage, against someone with Big Stage experience. Woodley, welcome to the next level, bro. The world is yours. Look forward to seeing what you bring to the table next season. Some rise to the pressure of expectations, some crumble. Eyes on you, friend.
Ferocious staredown by Askren while John McCarthy recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Woodley and Askren move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Tyron Woodley attempts to cut off Askren with punches
Askren avoids getting cornered.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tyron Woodley can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Tyron Woodley moves forward looking for some grappling action
Askren pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Askren is holding Tyron Woodley's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tyron Woodley loses balance and goes to the ground.
Woodley's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Ben Askren is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Ben Askren storms over Woodley with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Tyron Woodley blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Askren misses a step and Tyron Woodley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tyron Woodley attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Tyron Woodley manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over Woodley
Ben Askren tries to free his leg...
Woodley rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Ben Askren
Woodley launches a vicious knee to Ben Askren's head!
Bang! You can hear Ben Askren's coner yelling to their fighter to escape now!
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Woodley's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Woodley blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Tyron Woodley to fight back!
Good looking punches from Tyron Woodley on the ground
They could take their toll on Askren.
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Ben Askren
Woodley launches a barrage of elbows over Askren's face!
Ben Askren blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Ben Askren
As the fight continues it seems that Ben Askren is taking the best of the fight.
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 Woodley's moves.
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Tyron Woodley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Askren's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Tyron Woodley in his guard.
Tyron Woodley keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
Woodley doesn't allow him!
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to show some ground skills
Woodley uses his strength to keep Woodley at a disadvantage
Askren misses a step and Tyron Woodley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tyron Woodley throws down elbows...
Askren is not making himself an easy target.
John McCarthy 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.
Ben Askren goes with a looping right hand while Tyron Woodley jumps back and jabs
Askren seems staggered and Tyron Woodley runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tyron Woodley jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Tyron Woodley to fight back!
Good front kick from Woodley!
Ben Askren blocks
Inside leg kick from Woodley
that goes awry.
Woodley clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Askren is holding Tyron Woodley's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tyron Woodley loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Ben Askren looks to mount Tyron Woodley...
Tyron Woodley takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley 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 Woodley
Askren is in closed guard... Woodley tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Woodley's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Woodley's side.
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Woodley's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Woodley's side.
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Ben Askren
Tyron Woodley tries to open Askren's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Tyron Woodley. Askren is unable to cover himself now!
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Ben Askren
Tyron Woodley storms over Askren with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Woodley doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Askren's face with his elbows!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Left eye
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Tyron Woodley pushes Ben Askren down and prevents his attempts to escape
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Woodley's cheek from the guard.
Tyron Woodley uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Woodley tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren tries to escape from the full mount...
Tyron Woodley is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Ben Askren
Tyron Woodley looks to pass to mount...
Woodley slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ben Askren.
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Woodley's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Woodley's side.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Tyron Woodley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Askren's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Woodley, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Tyron Woodley swings...
hard impact to Askren's face!
Askren's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Woodley goes down.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Woodley
Woodley tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Woodley
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Askren tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Tyron Woodley 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Woodley is holding Ben Askren's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Tyron Woodley in his guard.
Tyron Woodley keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Ben Askren
Tyron Woodley is holding Ben Askren's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Tyron Woodley! That one hits Tyron Woodley cheek like a hammer!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Woodley's cheek from the guard.
Tyron Woodley uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Woodley's cheek from the guard.
Tyron Woodley uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Askren misses a step and Tyron Woodley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tyron Woodley looks to pass to mount...
Woodley slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ben Askren.
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Woodley's cheek from the guard.
Tyron Woodley uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Woodley's cheek from the guard.
Tyron Woodley uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Tyron Woodley looks to counter!
Tyron Woodley tries to better his position on the ground...
Woodley is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Tyron Woodley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Askren's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Tyron Woodley is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Tyron Woodley in his guard...
Tyron Woodley keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Woodley fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ben Askren didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Askren
Tyron Woodley was tooling Ben Askren for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ben Askren lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Tyron Woodley throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Askren's face with those brutal elbows! Askren needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Askren's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Askren has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Tyron Woodley is in open guard over Askren
Woodley tries to jump to side mount.
Ben Askren closed his guard around Tyron Woodley.
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Ben Askren
Woodley is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Askren's ribs.
Askren is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Ben Askren
Tyron Woodley storms over Askren with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Woodley doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Askren's face with his elbows!
The ref pulls off Tyron Woodley! Askren seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Askren has a small cut in his Left eye
Winner is Tyron Woodley by TKO (Elbows) at 3:21 Round 2
Statistics: Tyron Woodley
Punches 5/13 (38%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 29/46 (63%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 377 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 6/29 (21%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 377 s
This fight was a BIG step up for Woodley, taking on a former legit champ. Woodley has proven himself, on the big stage, against someone with Big Stage experience. Woodley, welcome to the next level, bro. The world is yours. Look forward to seeing what you bring to the table next season. Some rise to the pressure of expectations, some crumble. Eyes on you, friend.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!