Post by The Sandmen on Aug 31, 2019 23:23:46 GMT -5
ManMMA Welterweight Championship
Ben Askren raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by GSP while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Now Ben Askren put his title in contention against GSP.
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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Askren and GSP move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
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 GSP
Georges St-Pierre 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.
GSP misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Askren moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP 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 GSP
Georges St-Pierre 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 open guard over GSP
Askren moves on the ground
Askren cannot take advantage in the ground
Askren misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre 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 1:20 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Askren is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against GSP's ribs.
GSP blocks Ben Askren's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Askren is holding Georges St-Pierre's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre 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 side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Ben Askren throws down elbows...
He's tearing up GSP's face with those brutal elbows! GSP needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Askren tries to move to full mount!
GSP won't allow him to take this position easily.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Askren tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Deep breaths from Georges St-Pierre who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
Askren blocks those punches
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Georges St-Pierre, who is barely covering up!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Askren tries to move to full mount!
GSP won't allow him to take this position easily.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Askren tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Ben Askren looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Georges St-Pierre takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre 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 GSP
Askren tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Ben Askren. 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.
Askren is holding Georges St-Pierre's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre loses balance and goes to the ground.
GSP's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Georges St-Pierre attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Ben Askren storms over GSP with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again GSP's face with his elbows!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! GSP's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Ben Askren looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Georges St-Pierre takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Askren breaks the closed guard of Georges St-Pierre and moves to half guard
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Askren.
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Round 2
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Ben Askren goes with a looping right hand while Georges St-Pierre jumps back and jabs
GSP seems staggered and Ben Askren runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a move and moves laterally.
Georges St-Pierre tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
GSP misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Askren wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Askren moves forward and holds GSP
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ben Askren tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
GSP is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Georges St-Pierre tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Askren is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre grapple with Ben Askren and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ben Askren
Solid shots!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP 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.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP 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!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP launches a barrage of elbows over Askren's face!
Ben Askren blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Askren's face!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Askren moves forward looking for some action
Ben Askren shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
GSP doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Ben Askren embrace and tries to move away...
Ben Askren pushes GSP forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Ben Askren pushes away GSP and breaks the clinch.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ben Askren is measuring GSP with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Georges St-Pierre is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Askren into his guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Ben Askren tries to pass Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Georges St-Pierre regains full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Askren use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Georges St-Pierre holds Ben Askren and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Askren is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Not a desiderable position that Askren is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Georges St-Pierre throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP launches a barrage of elbows over Askren's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Askren doesn't fight back!
Askren's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as GSP can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre rolls Ben Askren to his stomach and takes his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
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 GSP's moves.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
GSP tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Askren! GSP has one hook in and keeps working!
GSP is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
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 GSP's moves.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
GSP is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
Askren is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Askren has a small cut in his Chin
GSP is in rear mount over Askren with two hooks in
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
Askren is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Askren's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
GSP tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Askren!
GSP has one of his arm over Ben Askren's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
GSP is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Askren, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
GSP moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
GSP tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Askren!
Askren adopts the turtle defense and GSP is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
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 GSP's moves.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre goes with a looping right hand while Ben Askren jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Askren seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Askren's Right eye is beginning to swell
Askren is holding Georges St-Pierre's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre goes with a looping right hand while Ben Askren jumps back and jabs
GSP only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Inside leg kick from GSP
that goes awry.
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ben Askren is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull GSP into his guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP 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 1:15 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP 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!
Askren has a small cut in his Nose
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
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 GSP's moves.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
Askren holds Georges St-Pierre's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
GSP 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.
GSP is holding Ben Askren's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
Askren is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
That punishment by Georges St-Pierre has left Askren staggered! Georges St-Pierre should try push forward now and finish this!
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
Askren has given his back to Georges St-Pierre who is trying to get one hook in!
Georges St-Pierre has one hook in!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
GSP is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
GSP is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Ben Askren, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Nose
GSP is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Ben Askren continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP launches a barrage of elbows over Askren's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Askren doesn't fight back!
GSP is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Georges St-Pierre isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Askren locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Georges St-Pierre unil he can pull his arm free! GSP lost his dominant position.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre 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 closed guard over GSP
GSP 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 GSP
Askren is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren is a bloody mess!
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
Ben Askren tries to roll on the ground...
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
You can see Askren's blood making stains in the mat.
GSP tries an armbar from the bottom!
Ben Askren breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP tries to show some ground skills
Georges St-Pierre put Askren in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre 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 half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre 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 half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre tries to close the guard.
GSP put Ben Askren in closed guard.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Ben Askren is a bloody mess!
Inside leg kick from GSP
that lands on Ben Askren's leg.
Ben Askren continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
GSP is holding Ben Askren's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren doesn't stop bleeding.
GSP launches a vicious knee to Ben Askren's head!
Bang! You can hear Ben Askren's coner yelling to their fighter to escape now!
Askren's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Ben Askren...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre 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 has a small cut in his Forehead
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP launches a barrage of elbows over Askren's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Askren doesn't fight back!
John McCarthy is asking Askren to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Askren.
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by TKO (Elbows) at 1:08 Round 4
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 11/16 (69%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 18/24 (75%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 763 s
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 2/9 (22%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 66/104 (63%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 763 s
Georges St-Pierre wins the Welterweight title!
Askren was dead the entire 3rd round. His survival was a testament to his development. But GSP is GSP, so that was that. And he thrives on trash talkers. (Koscheck-TUF-IRL-Orbital)
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!