Post by The Sandmen on Jul 17, 2019 19:40:28 GMT -5
Ben Askren is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Robbie Lawler looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Askren is holding Robbie Lawler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robbie Lawler shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Robbie Lawler tries to take advantage...
Lawler is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Askren's jaw!
Askren looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Robbie Lawler's punches
Askren measures the resilience of Lawler's chin with an uppercut while Lawler lands some great crosses.
Askren's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Incredible high kick!
Askren deflects and sidesteps.
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Robbie Lawler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Ben Askren storms over Lawler with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Lawler's face with his elbows!
Lawler has a small cut in his Mouth
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Not a desiderable position that Lawler is in now. Ben Askren is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Ben Askren pushes Robbie Lawler against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Robbie Lawler struggles not allowing Ben Askren improve his position.
Lawler is trying to counter now!
Lawler launches a few weak punches
Askren blocks them effectively.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Lawler measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Deep breaths from Robbie Lawler who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
Askren blocks those punches
Robbie Lawler gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Askren fires a barrage of punches at Lawler's head!
This is bad! Askren is just pounding on Robbie Lawler's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Lawler's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Robbie Lawler 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.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Robbie Lawler 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.
Lawler clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Robbie Lawler can't prevent his opponent from passing. Askren looks to work from half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Lawler
Lawler tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lawler's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Lawler
Robbie Lawler attempts to move to full guard
Robbie Lawler manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Lawler
Askren is in closed guard... Lawler 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 Lawler
Deep breaths from Robbie Lawler who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
Askren blocks those punches
Lawler clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren hovers above Lawler
Robbie Lawler stops him from throwing strikes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Askren steps backwards away from Robbie Lawler. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Nice punch by Robbie Lawler
that nearly tags Askren.
Robbie Lawler gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Robbie Lawler was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Askren looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Robbie Lawler's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The fighters briefly tie up...
Lawler goes up and comes down hard as Askren scores a brutal slam!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Askren moves on the ground
Askren cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Deep breaths from Robbie Lawler who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
Askren blocks those punches
Robbie Lawler gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Ben Askren throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Lawler's face with those brutal elbows! Lawler needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Lawler tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 3:50 in the 1 round
Askren is holding Robbie Lawler's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robbie Lawler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Askren tries to move to full mount!
Lawler won't allow him to take this position easily.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Not a desiderable position that Lawler is in now. Ben Askren is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lawler is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Robbie Lawler's Nose
Askren is in rear mount over Lawler
Askren is looking to end this fight with strikes
Lawler anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Lawler
Askren launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Askren is countered by Robbie Lawler.
Poorly executed technique. Robbie Lawler looks to counter!
Lawler attempts a triangle from bottom! Ben Askren slips out. Lawler quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ben Askren slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ben Askren
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Robbie Lawler closed his guard around Ben Askren.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Ben Askren has to be confident that he won that round.
The cutman is working on Lawler's face.
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Round 2
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Robbie Lawler goes with a looping right hand while Ben Askren jumps back and jabs
Lawler seems staggered and Ben Askren runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Lawler wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Askren doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Solid jabs from Robbie Lawler.
Askren defends.
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ben Askren
Crushing shot to Lawler's body! He's holding his side
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Lawler cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Askren can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
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.
Robbie Lawler is in closed guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Lawler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lawler blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Lawler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Robbie Lawler throws a flurry of punches at Askren...
Askren is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Robbie Lawler is in closed guard over Askren
Lawler is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Robbie Lawler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Robbie Lawler is in closed guard over Askren
Lawler 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 clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Robbie Lawler is in closed 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 closed guard over Askren
Lawler is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Robbie Lawler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Robbie Lawler is in closed guard over Askren
Lawler is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Robbie Lawler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lawler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Robbie Lawler aggressively and repeatedly punches Askren.
Good job by Askren blocking and slipping the blows.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Ben Askren leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lawler
Askren shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lawler struggles and launches a few punches to Askren's head
Nothing from this... Robbie Lawler seems frustrated.
Robbie Lawler gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Askren and Robbie Lawler are cliched up against the cage. Askren steps for a throw
Robbie Lawler is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren grapple with Robbie Lawler and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Robbie Lawler falls hard on the mat with Ben Askren on top of him
Ben Askren is in half guard over Lawler
Askren tries to free his leg...
Lawler doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Lawler
Askren tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Robbie Lawler attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Deep breaths from Robbie Lawler who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
That hit Askren who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Ben Askren is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Lawler launches a few weak punches
Askren blocks them effectively.
Lawler clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren throws down elbows...
Lawler is not making himself an easy target.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Lawler tries to show some ground skills
Robbie Lawler put Askren in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Lawler
Ben Askren aggressively and repeatedly punches Lawler.
Good job by Lawler blocking and slipping the blows.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Lawler
Lawler breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Askren is holding Robbie Lawler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robbie Lawler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Ben Askren storms over Lawler with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Lawler's face with his elbows!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Lawler's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Lawler doesn't fight back!
Lawler's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Lawler's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Lawler doesn't fight back!
Lawler's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Robbie Lawler can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lawler tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Askren tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Lawler is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Askren wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Askren moves forward and holds Lawler
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ben Askren pushes away Lawler trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lawler doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ben Askren
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren slightly pushes Lawler into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
A solid combination from Robbie Lawler
mostly hits air.
Lawler misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Some counter punches against Robbie Lawler
land while he's on his bicycle.
Askren is holding Robbie Lawler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robbie Lawler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Robbie Lawler 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 side mount over Robbie Lawler
Lawler tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Askren looks to be in very good shape.
Ben Askren storms over Lawler with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Lawler's face with his elbows!
Lawler's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Robbie Lawler's Right cheek
Ben Askren is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Ben Askren looks to mount Robbie Lawler...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Ben Askren storms over Lawler with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Lawler's face with his elbows!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Robbie Lawler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Robbie Lawler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Askren is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Lawler doesn't stop bleeding.
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Robbie Lawler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lawler is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The ref pulls off Ben Askren! Lawler seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Lawler's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Lawler has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Ben Askren by TKO (Elbows) at 2:22 Round 3
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 7/12 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 40/77 (52%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 475 s
Statistics: Robbie Lawler
Punches 6/13 (46%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/34 (18%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 475 s
Almost like their real fight, in that Lawler came out strong and did hurts. But then Askren wrestled back and did wrestling. Unlike RL, no controversial submission. Just a reasonably legit TKO via dem elbowz.
Robbie Lawler looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Askren is holding Robbie Lawler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robbie Lawler shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Robbie Lawler tries to take advantage...
Lawler is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Askren's jaw!
Askren looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Robbie Lawler's punches
Askren measures the resilience of Lawler's chin with an uppercut while Lawler lands some great crosses.
Askren's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Incredible high kick!
Askren deflects and sidesteps.
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Robbie Lawler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Ben Askren storms over Lawler with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Lawler's face with his elbows!
Lawler has a small cut in his Mouth
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Not a desiderable position that Lawler is in now. Ben Askren is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Ben Askren pushes Robbie Lawler against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Robbie Lawler struggles not allowing Ben Askren improve his position.
Lawler is trying to counter now!
Lawler launches a few weak punches
Askren blocks them effectively.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Lawler measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Deep breaths from Robbie Lawler who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
Askren blocks those punches
Robbie Lawler gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Askren fires a barrage of punches at Lawler's head!
This is bad! Askren is just pounding on Robbie Lawler's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Lawler's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Robbie Lawler 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.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Robbie Lawler 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.
Lawler clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Robbie Lawler can't prevent his opponent from passing. Askren looks to work from half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Lawler
Lawler tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lawler's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Lawler
Robbie Lawler attempts to move to full guard
Robbie Lawler manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Lawler
Askren is in closed guard... Lawler 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 Lawler
Deep breaths from Robbie Lawler who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
Askren blocks those punches
Lawler clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren hovers above Lawler
Robbie Lawler stops him from throwing strikes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Askren steps backwards away from Robbie Lawler. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Nice punch by Robbie Lawler
that nearly tags Askren.
Robbie Lawler gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Robbie Lawler was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Askren looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Robbie Lawler's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The fighters briefly tie up...
Lawler goes up and comes down hard as Askren scores a brutal slam!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Askren moves on the ground
Askren cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Deep breaths from Robbie Lawler who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
Askren blocks those punches
Robbie Lawler gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Ben Askren throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Lawler's face with those brutal elbows! Lawler needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Lawler tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 3:50 in the 1 round
Askren is holding Robbie Lawler's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robbie Lawler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Askren tries to move to full mount!
Lawler won't allow him to take this position easily.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Not a desiderable position that Lawler is in now. Ben Askren is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lawler is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Robbie Lawler's Nose
Askren is in rear mount over Lawler
Askren is looking to end this fight with strikes
Lawler anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Lawler
Askren launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Askren is countered by Robbie Lawler.
Poorly executed technique. Robbie Lawler looks to counter!
Lawler attempts a triangle from bottom! Ben Askren slips out. Lawler quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ben Askren slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ben Askren
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Robbie Lawler closed his guard around Ben Askren.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Ben Askren has to be confident that he won that round.
The cutman is working on Lawler's face.
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Round 2
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Robbie Lawler goes with a looping right hand while Ben Askren jumps back and jabs
Lawler seems staggered and Ben Askren runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Lawler wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Askren doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Solid jabs from Robbie Lawler.
Askren defends.
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ben Askren
Crushing shot to Lawler's body! He's holding his side
Ben Askren is in open guard over Lawler
Lawler cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Askren can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
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.
Robbie Lawler is in closed guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Lawler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lawler blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Lawler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Robbie Lawler throws a flurry of punches at Askren...
Askren is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Robbie Lawler is in closed guard over Askren
Lawler is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Robbie Lawler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Robbie Lawler is in closed guard over Askren
Lawler 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 clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Robbie Lawler is in closed 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 closed guard over Askren
Lawler is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Robbie Lawler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Robbie Lawler is in closed guard over Askren
Lawler is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Robbie Lawler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lawler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Robbie Lawler aggressively and repeatedly punches Askren.
Good job by Askren blocking and slipping the blows.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Ben Askren leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lawler
Askren shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lawler struggles and launches a few punches to Askren's head
Nothing from this... Robbie Lawler seems frustrated.
Robbie Lawler gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Askren and Robbie Lawler are cliched up against the cage. Askren steps for a throw
Robbie Lawler is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren grapple with Robbie Lawler and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Robbie Lawler falls hard on the mat with Ben Askren on top of him
Ben Askren is in half guard over Lawler
Askren tries to free his leg...
Lawler doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Lawler
Askren tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Robbie Lawler attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Deep breaths from Robbie Lawler who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
That hit Askren who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Ben Askren is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Lawler launches a few weak punches
Askren blocks them effectively.
Lawler clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren throws down elbows...
Lawler is not making himself an easy target.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Lawler tries to show some ground skills
Robbie Lawler put Askren in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Lawler
Ben Askren aggressively and repeatedly punches Lawler.
Good job by Lawler blocking and slipping the blows.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Lawler
Lawler breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
Askren is holding Robbie Lawler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robbie Lawler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Ben Askren storms over Lawler with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Lawler's face with his elbows!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Lawler's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Lawler doesn't fight back!
Lawler's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Lawler's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Lawler doesn't fight back!
Lawler's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Robbie Lawler can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lawler tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Askren tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Lawler is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Askren wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Askren moves forward and holds Lawler
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ben Askren pushes away Lawler trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lawler doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ben Askren
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren slightly pushes Lawler into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
A solid combination from Robbie Lawler
mostly hits air.
Lawler misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Some counter punches against Robbie Lawler
land while he's on his bicycle.
Askren is holding Robbie Lawler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robbie Lawler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Robbie Lawler 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 side mount over Robbie Lawler
Lawler tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Askren looks to be in very good shape.
Ben Askren storms over Lawler with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Lawler's face with his elbows!
Lawler's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Robbie Lawler's Right cheek
Ben Askren is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Ben Askren looks to mount Robbie Lawler...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Ben Askren storms over Lawler with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Lawler's face with his elbows!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Robbie Lawler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Robbie Lawler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Askren is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Lawler doesn't stop bleeding.
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Robbie Lawler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lawler is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The ref pulls off Ben Askren! Lawler seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Lawler's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Lawler has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Ben Askren by TKO (Elbows) at 2:22 Round 3
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 7/12 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 40/77 (52%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 475 s
Statistics: Robbie Lawler
Punches 6/13 (46%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/34 (18%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 475 s
Almost like their real fight, in that Lawler came out strong and did hurts. But then Askren wrestled back and did wrestling. Unlike RL, no controversial submission. Just a reasonably legit TKO via dem elbowz.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!