Post by The Sandmen on Jan 14, 2019 0:52:34 GMT -5
Gegard Mousasi is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Ben Askren is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gegard Mousasi is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Askren into his guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Mousasi
Askren is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Askren tries to escape from the closed guard
Ben Askren any adventage in the ground.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Mousasi uses his forearms to block the impact!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Mousasi
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Askren's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Mousasi
Askren is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Mousasi
Askren is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Ben Askren throws down elbows...
Mousasi is not making himself an easy target.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mousasi goes down.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Mousasi
Not a desiderable position that Askren is in now. Gegard Mousasi is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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 Mousasi
Askren tries to escape from closed guard...
Mousasi waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ben Askren! He is reversed and nor Gegard Mousasi is on half guard!
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Mousasi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mousasi's side.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Gegard Mousasi a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Askren uses his forearms to block the impact!
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Askren put Gegard Mousasi in closed guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Askren
Mousasi is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Gegard Mousasi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Askren
Mousasi struggles on the ground and tries to break Ben Askren's guard...
Askren doesn't want to free his opponent and Mousasi continues in closed guard
Askren is trying to counter now!
Mousasi is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Gegard Mousasi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Askren
Mousasi tries to escape from closed guard...
Askren waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Gegard Mousasi ! He is reversed and nor Ben Askren is on half guard!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Askren fires a barrage of punches at Mousasi's head!
This is bad! Askren is just pounding on Gegard Mousasi 's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Mousasi's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Ben Askren is in half guard over Mousasi
Ben Askren hovers above Mousasi
Good punches to Mousasi's body.
Crushing shot to Mousasi's body! He's holding his side
Ben Askren is in half guard over Mousasi
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Mousasi's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Askren's moves.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Mousasi
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Mousasi's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Mousasi doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Mousasi
Ben Askren throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Mousasi's face with those brutal elbows! Mousasi needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Mousasi has a small cut in his Right eye
Ben Askren is in half guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Mousasi's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Mousasi's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Forehead
Ben Askren is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Mousasi
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Mousasi's face!
Gegard Mousasi blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Gegard Mousasi 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.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
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.
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gegard Mousasi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Mousasi
Askren moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Gegard Mousasi to fight back!
Mousasi 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.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Mousasi
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Gegard Mousasi closed his guard around Ben Askren.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Askren works on the ground with his fingers over Mousasi's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Ben Askren looks to mount Gegard Mousasi ...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll on the ground...
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
=========================================
Mousasi launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Askren.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren is holding Gegard Mousasi 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Mousasi's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Mousasi doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Mousasi's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Ben Askren looks to mount Gegard Mousasi ...
Gegard Mousasi takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Mousasi
Ben Askren storms over Mousasi with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Mousasi's face with his elbows!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Chin
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Mousasi's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Mousasi doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Mousasi's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Mousasi's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Mousasi
Ben Askren is looking to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Ben Askren gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Mousasi
Ben Askren tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Ben Askren manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Ben Askren storms over Mousasi with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Mousasi's face with his elbows!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough! The fight is over! Mousasi was not intelligently defending himself!
Mousasi has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Ben Askren by TKO (Elbows) at 1:55 Round 2
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/15 (13%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 365 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 39/61 (64%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 365 s
Austin is really worked up over that Evans-Nog fight. He is still prattling on about it.
Ben Askren is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gegard Mousasi is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Askren into his guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Mousasi
Askren is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Askren tries to escape from the closed guard
Ben Askren any adventage in the ground.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Mousasi uses his forearms to block the impact!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Mousasi
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Askren's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Mousasi
Askren is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Mousasi
Askren is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Ben Askren throws down elbows...
Mousasi is not making himself an easy target.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mousasi goes down.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Mousasi
Not a desiderable position that Askren is in now. Gegard Mousasi is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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 Mousasi
Askren tries to escape from closed guard...
Mousasi waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ben Askren! He is reversed and nor Gegard Mousasi is on half guard!
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Mousasi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mousasi's side.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Gegard Mousasi a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Askren uses his forearms to block the impact!
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Askren put Gegard Mousasi in closed guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Askren
Mousasi is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Gegard Mousasi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Askren
Mousasi struggles on the ground and tries to break Ben Askren's guard...
Askren doesn't want to free his opponent and Mousasi continues in closed guard
Askren is trying to counter now!
Mousasi is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Gegard Mousasi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Askren
Mousasi tries to escape from closed guard...
Askren waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Gegard Mousasi ! He is reversed and nor Ben Askren is on half guard!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Askren fires a barrage of punches at Mousasi's head!
This is bad! Askren is just pounding on Gegard Mousasi 's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Mousasi's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Ben Askren is in half guard over Mousasi
Ben Askren hovers above Mousasi
Good punches to Mousasi's body.
Crushing shot to Mousasi's body! He's holding his side
Ben Askren is in half guard over Mousasi
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Mousasi's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Askren's moves.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Mousasi
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Mousasi's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Mousasi doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Mousasi
Ben Askren throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Mousasi's face with those brutal elbows! Mousasi needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Mousasi has a small cut in his Right eye
Ben Askren is in half guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Mousasi's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Mousasi's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Forehead
Ben Askren is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Mousasi
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Mousasi's face!
Gegard Mousasi blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Gegard Mousasi 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.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
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.
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gegard Mousasi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Mousasi
Askren moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Gegard Mousasi to fight back!
Mousasi 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.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Mousasi
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Gegard Mousasi closed his guard around Ben Askren.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Askren works on the ground with his fingers over Mousasi's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Ben Askren looks to mount Gegard Mousasi ...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll on the ground...
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Mousasi launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Askren.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren is holding Gegard Mousasi 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Mousasi's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Mousasi doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Mousasi's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Ben Askren looks to mount Gegard Mousasi ...
Gegard Mousasi takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Mousasi
Ben Askren storms over Mousasi with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Mousasi's face with his elbows!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Chin
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Mousasi's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Mousasi doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Mousasi's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Mousasi's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Mousasi
Ben Askren is looking to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Ben Askren gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Mousasi
Ben Askren tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Ben Askren manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Ben Askren storms over Mousasi with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Mousasi's face with his elbows!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough! The fight is over! Mousasi was not intelligently defending himself!
Mousasi has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Ben Askren by TKO (Elbows) at 1:55 Round 2
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/15 (13%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 365 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 39/61 (64%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 365 s
Austin is really worked up over that Evans-Nog fight. He is still prattling on about it.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!