Post by The Sandmen on Nov 7, 2018 10:15:58 GMT -5
Ben Askren glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Robbie Lawler looks very relaxed.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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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 Lawler.
The fighters are clinching.
Robbie Lawler is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Askren with uppercuts!
Nothing that Askren must fear as he blocks nicely
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lawler tries to take Ben Askren down... Askren stumbles backwards and Robbie Lawler launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Askren's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Chin
Ben Askren pushes away Lawler trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lawler stumbles backwards and Ben Askren circles to get the center of the cage
Lawler throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Askren has a small cut in his Chin
Lawler wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Lawler is throwing a flurry of punches!
Askren ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Robbie Lawler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Askren into his guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Lawler
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Lawler holds Ben Askren's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Robbie Lawler looks to counter!
Askren is in closed guard... Lawler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Lawler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lawler's side.
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Ben Askren
As the fight continues it seems that Ben Askren is taking the best of the fight.
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Lawler's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lawler tries to cover his face,
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Robbie Lawler in his guard...
Ben Askren moves to half guard.
Robbie Lawler is in half guard over Askren
Robbie Lawler aggressively and repeatedly punches Askren.
Good job by Askren blocking and slipping the blows.
Robbie Lawler is in half guard over Askren
Lawler delivers a few accurate elbows!
Ben Askren blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Lawler clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Robbie Lawler is in open guard over Askren
Lawler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Askren's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Robbie Lawler is in open guard over Askren
Robbie Lawler struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Lawler clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Askren tries to close his guard around Lawler
He is not able to do it
Robbie Lawler is in open guard over Askren
Lawler moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Askren measures the resilience of Lawler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lawler's side.
Robbie Lawler is in open guard over Askren
Lawler launches a barrage of elbows over Askren's face!
Ben Askren blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Robbie Lawler is in open guard over Askren
Robbie Lawler tries to pass to half guard...
Ben Askren can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lawler looks to work from half guard.
Robbie Lawler is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Lawler's cheek from the guard.
Robbie Lawler uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Lawler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Robbie Lawler tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Ben Askren's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Josh Rosenthal 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Lawler dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Askren from the ground!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Askren decides to launch some tentative punches
Lawler launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Askren with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Lawler's Nose is beginning to swell
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Robbie Lawler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Lawler
Lawler measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Askren blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Lawler misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren tries to pass Robbie Lawler's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Robbie Lawler regains full guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Lawler
Ben Askren moves to better his position on the ground...
Ben Askren viciously slams hammer blows to Lawler's face!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Lawler
Lawler measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Askren blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Ben Askren looks to posture up and open Robbie Lawler's guard...
Ben Askren forces Robbie Lawler to open his guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Lawler is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Robbie Lawler launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Askren tries to cover his face,
Askren's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lawler's being punished here!
Lawler's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Askren tries to move to full mount
Askren's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Lawler measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Askren blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Robbie Lawler jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Incredible haymaker from Robbie Lawler!
You can see Ben Askren's head being snapped backwards!
Ben Askren paws at Lawler.
Lawler answers with solid punches!
Askren's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Chin
That punishment by Robbie Lawler has left Askren staggered! Robbie Lawler should try push forward now and finish this!
Ben Askren's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Brutal combination from Robbie Lawler!
Askren is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Askren's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Askren has a small cut in his Chin
Lawler decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Lawler moves back and takes a deep breath.
The two exchange wildly
Lawler is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Chin
Robbie Lawler launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Askren blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Ben Askren's cheek! Askren stumbles and the falls to the mat!
That brutal impact left Askren laid out on the mat! Robbie Lawler's corner come in to congratulate him!
Askren's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Robbie Lawler by KO (Punch) at 1:02 Round 2
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/16 (75%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 198 s
Statistics: Robbie Lawler
Punches 18/22 (82%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/11 (9%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/28 (7%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 198 s
Think this is what the real (rumoured) UFC fight will be like?
Robbie Lawler looks very relaxed.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Askren tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Askren is clinching with Lawler.
The fighters are clinching.
Robbie Lawler is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Askren with uppercuts!
Nothing that Askren must fear as he blocks nicely
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lawler tries to take Ben Askren down... Askren stumbles backwards and Robbie Lawler launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Askren's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Chin
Ben Askren pushes away Lawler trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lawler stumbles backwards and Ben Askren circles to get the center of the cage
Lawler throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Askren has a small cut in his Chin
Lawler wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Lawler is throwing a flurry of punches!
Askren ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Robbie Lawler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Askren into his guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Lawler
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Lawler holds Ben Askren's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Robbie Lawler looks to counter!
Askren is in closed guard... Lawler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Lawler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lawler's side.
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Ben Askren
As the fight continues it seems that Ben Askren is taking the best of the fight.
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Lawler's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lawler tries to cover his face,
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Robbie Lawler in his guard...
Ben Askren moves to half guard.
Robbie Lawler is in half guard over Askren
Robbie Lawler aggressively and repeatedly punches Askren.
Good job by Askren blocking and slipping the blows.
Robbie Lawler is in half guard over Askren
Lawler delivers a few accurate elbows!
Ben Askren blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Lawler clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Robbie Lawler is in open guard over Askren
Lawler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Askren's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Robbie Lawler is in open guard over Askren
Robbie Lawler struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Lawler clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Askren tries to close his guard around Lawler
He is not able to do it
Robbie Lawler is in open guard over Askren
Lawler moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Askren measures the resilience of Lawler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lawler's side.
Robbie Lawler is in open guard over Askren
Lawler launches a barrage of elbows over Askren's face!
Ben Askren blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Robbie Lawler is in open guard over Askren
Robbie Lawler tries to pass to half guard...
Ben Askren can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lawler looks to work from half guard.
Robbie Lawler is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Lawler's cheek from the guard.
Robbie Lawler uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Lawler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Robbie Lawler tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Ben Askren's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Josh Rosenthal 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Lawler dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Askren from the ground!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Askren decides to launch some tentative punches
Lawler launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Askren with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Lawler's Nose is beginning to swell
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Robbie Lawler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Lawler
Lawler measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Askren blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Lawler misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren tries to pass Robbie Lawler's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Robbie Lawler regains full guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Lawler
Ben Askren moves to better his position on the ground...
Ben Askren viciously slams hammer blows to Lawler's face!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Lawler
Lawler measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Askren blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Ben Askren looks to posture up and open Robbie Lawler's guard...
Ben Askren forces Robbie Lawler to open his guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Lawler is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Robbie Lawler launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Askren tries to cover his face,
Askren's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lawler's being punished here!
Lawler's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Askren tries to move to full mount
Askren's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Lawler measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Askren blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Robbie Lawler jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Incredible haymaker from Robbie Lawler!
You can see Ben Askren's head being snapped backwards!
Ben Askren paws at Lawler.
Lawler answers with solid punches!
Askren's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Chin
That punishment by Robbie Lawler has left Askren staggered! Robbie Lawler should try push forward now and finish this!
Ben Askren's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Brutal combination from Robbie Lawler!
Askren is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Askren's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Askren has a small cut in his Chin
Lawler decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Lawler moves back and takes a deep breath.
The two exchange wildly
Lawler is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Chin
Robbie Lawler launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Askren blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Ben Askren's cheek! Askren stumbles and the falls to the mat!
That brutal impact left Askren laid out on the mat! Robbie Lawler's corner come in to congratulate him!
Askren's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Robbie Lawler by KO (Punch) at 1:02 Round 2
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/16 (75%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 198 s
Statistics: Robbie Lawler
Punches 18/22 (82%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/11 (9%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/28 (7%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 198 s
Think this is what the real (rumoured) UFC fight will be like?
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