Post by The Sandmen on Aug 6, 2019 23:10:14 GMT -5
ManMMA Welterweight Championship
Diego Sanchez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Ben Askren is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Now Diego Sanchez put his title in contention against Askren.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Ben Askren closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Diego Sanchez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Diego's body! He's holding his side
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diego's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Diego 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 closed guard over Diego
Ben Askren seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Ben Askren throws down elbows...
Diego is not making himself an easy target.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego 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 closed guard over Diego
Diego swtiches to rubber guard! He holds Ben Askren's head against his shin, wrapping his other leg over Ben Askren's head!
Askren struggles and breaks that gogoplata attempt!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Askren tries to escape from closed guard...
Askren struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez 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.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Askren struggles on the ground and tries to break Diego Sanchez's guard...
Ben Askren is in Diego open guard now
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diego
Askren has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Ben Askren throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Diego's face with those brutal elbows! Diego needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diego
Ben Askren pushes Diego Sanchez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Diego Sanchez struggles not allowing Ben Askren improve his position.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diego
Diego tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Diego measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Crushing shot to Askren's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Diego 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 closed guard over Diego
Askren is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diego's side.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Ben Askren
Diego and Askren are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Askren measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diego's side.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Ben Askren
Deep breaths from Ben Askren who tries a hammer punch to Diego's ribs.
That hit Diego who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diego blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Askren
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Askren looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Diego Sanchez's punches
Askren is on the receiving end of a great combo by Diego.
Askren is holding Diego Sanchez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Tremendous strikes from Diego!
Askren blocks with confidence
Surprise roundhouse punch by Diego.
Ben Askren's reflexes save him!
Diego misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Askren tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Askren is clinching with Diego.
The fighters are clinching.
Diego and Ben Askren are cliched up against the cage. Diego steps for a throw
Askren stays on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Diego Sanchez slightly pushes Askren into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Askren is holding Diego Sanchez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Diego Sanchez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Askren's chin
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez throws a looping left hand...
Askren moves aside and dodges.
Diego clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Diego Sanchez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diego
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diego's being punished here!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diego
Askren moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diego
0:43 Round 2 and Askren is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diego's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diego
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Diego is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Diego's Right eye is beginning to swell
Askren is in rear mount over Diego
As the fight continues it seems that Diego Sanchez is taking the best of the fight.
Diego Sanchez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Askren tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Diego Sanchez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Diego tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Diego's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Diego's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diego has a small cut in his Forehead
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Deep breaths from Diego Sanchez who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
Askren blocks those punches
Diego Sanchez gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Ben Askren on the ground
They could take their toll on Diego.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diego's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Ben Askren is looking to pass Diego Sanchez's guard...
Ben Askren gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Diego
Askren tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Diego from the side mount!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Deep breaths from Diego Sanchez who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
Askren blocks those punches
Ben Askren is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Ben Askren doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Quick hook by Diego Sanchez
glances off Askren's arms.
Diego misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Diego Sanchez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Askren into his guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Askren is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Diego switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Askren struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
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 Diego
Ben Askren storms over Diego with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Diego's face with his elbows!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez 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 closed guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez 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 closed guard over Diego
Diego tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diego's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Ben Askren looks to posture up and open Diego Sanchez's guard...
Diego Sanchez has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diego
Ben Askren tries to pass Diego Sanchez's guard...
Ben Askren manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Askren spins out, but Diego Sanchez was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Askren is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Diego Sanchez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diego goes down.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diego
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Diego's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Diego doesn't fight back!
Diego's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Left eye
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diego
Askren is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Diego's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Diego doesn't fight back!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Diego was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Ben Askren by TKO (Elbows) at 4:59 Round 2
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 4/11 (36%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/17 (41%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 459 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 43/58 (74%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 459 s
Ben Askren wins the Welterweight title!
...I was not prepared for this. I hope my GP list was. Cuz dayum?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!