Post by The Sandmen on May 25, 2020 20:47:33 GMT -5
Takanori Gomi vs. Ben Askren
Takanori Gomi 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.
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
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.
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Takanori Gomi's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
Crushing shot to Gomi's body! He's holding his side
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi 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 Gomi
Askren tries to escape from the closed guard
Ben Askren any adventage in the ground.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Gomi
Not a desiderable position that Gomi is in now. Ben Askren is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Gomi tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gomi's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Gomi has a small cut in his Forehead
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Gomi
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Gomi's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Gomi doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Gomi
Askren tries to escape from the closed guard
Ben Askren any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Gomi
Gomi tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Askren blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Ben Askren tries to pass Takanori Gomi's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Takanori Gomi regains full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Gomi
Askren struggles on the ground and tries to break Takanori Gomi's guard...
Gomi doesn't want to free his opponent and Askren continues in closed guard
Askren misses a step and Takanori Gomi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gomi attempts a triangle from bottom! Ben Askren slips out. Gomi 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
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 Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Gomi
Ben Askren storms over Gomi with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Takanori Gomi blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Gomi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Takanori Gomi gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Askren spins out, but Takanori Gomi was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Askren is too good and managed to back out of 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 The Colosseum (Rome, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Takanori Gomi spins around suddenly...
Ben Askren ducks under and that just passes over his head.
A right hand from Takanori Gomi
gets deflected.
Takanori Gomi gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Ben Askren leans forwards and tries to grapple with Gomi
Askren shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gomi struggles and launches a few punches to Askren's head
Those punches are hitting! Askren covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gomi launches a few hard punches to Ben Askren's ribs!
Ben Askren's ribs shows the damage! Takanori Gomi is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ben Askren pushes away Gomi trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gomi stumbles backwards and Ben Askren circles to get the center of the cage
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Takanori Gomi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Gomi
Askren is in closed guard... Gomi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Takanori Gomi a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Askren's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Ben Askren
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ben Askren can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Gomi's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gomi tries to cover his face,
Gomi has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Takanori Gomi in his guard...
Takanori Gomi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Ben Askren
Gomi launches a barrage of elbows over Askren's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Askren doesn't fight back!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Gomi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gomi's side.
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Takanori Gomi 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 The Colosseum (Rome, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Gomi decides to launch some tentative punches
Askren launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Gomi with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Takanori Gomi suddenly spins around...
and he connects with a spinning back fist just on Askren's chin!
The clock says 4:55 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
Crushing shot to Gomi's body! He's holding his side
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Gomi has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Takanori Gomi goes with a looping right hand while Ben Askren jumps back and jabs
Askren seems staggered and Takanori Gomi runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Takanori Gomi can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Askren follows Takanori Gomi
only to get counter punched in a big way! Askren needs to stop playing Takanori Gomi's game or he'll get knocked out!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gomi struggles... Ben Askren is unable to take him down
Askren misses a step and Takanori Gomi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Takanori Gomi has found an opening in the defense of Askren, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Askren is wobbling!
Askren's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Askren seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Ben Askren looks rattled! Takanori Gomi sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Ben Askren is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Askren seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Gomi is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Askren tries to hit Takanori Gomi with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Gomi dodges that
Gomi is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Takanori Gomi seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Gomi launches a kick to Askren's thigh
Askren checks that kick!
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ben Askren launches an up-kick intended for Takanori Gomi's head...
Gomi leans out of the way.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Gomi is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Gomi launches a kick to Askren's thigh
Loud pop!
Gomi is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Gomi launches a kick to Askren's thigh
Askren checks that kick!
Gomi misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren kicks his legs trying to keep Takanori Gomi away.
Takanori Gomi takes a kick to the body.
Hard blow to Gomi's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Gomi is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Gomi moves backwards and gestures for Ben Askren to stand up.
Ben Askren is on his feet again.
Gomi looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ben Askren's punches
Gomi measures the resilience of Askren's chin with an uppercut while Askren lands some great crosses.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Askren's chin
Takanori Gomi goes with a looping right hand while Ben Askren jumps back and jabs
Askren seems staggered and Takanori Gomi runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Askren has a small cut in his Chin
Ben Askren seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
The two exchange wildly
Gomi is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Chin
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Askren's arms.
Askren follows Takanori Gomi
only to get counter punched in a big way! Askren needs to stop playing Takanori Gomi's game or he'll get knocked out!
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gomi goes down.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Gomi
Askren is in closed guard... Gomi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Takanori Gomi a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Askren's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Ben Askren
Gomi launches a barrage of elbows over Askren's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Askren doesn't fight back!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough! The fight is over! Askren was not intelligently defending himself!
Askren's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Askren has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Takanori Gomi by TKO (Elbows) at 3:20 Round 2
Statistics: Takanori Gomi
Punches 22/43 (51%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 12/19 (63%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 230 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 3/9 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 8/17 (47%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 276 s
Great comeback from Gomi. Askren did heavy damage then Gomi came back and boom - takes out the former champ.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!