Post by The Sandmen on Feb 1, 2021 20:41:48 GMT -5
Thiago Alves looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Ben Askren glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Thiago Alves moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Askren's left thigh
Askren hyper-extended his left leg
Alves launches a furious low kick!
Ben Askren blocks
Askren leads with a punch
Thiago Alves avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Askren's Forehead is beginning to swell
Askren has a small cut in his Forehead
The fighters briefly tie up...
Alves goes up and comes down hard as Askren scores a brutal slam!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Thiago Alves 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 1:10 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Deep breaths from Thiago Alves who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
Askren blocks those punches
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Alves holds Ben Askren's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
1:20 Round 1 and Askren is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Alves's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alves doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Thiago Alves 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.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
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 Alves
Askren tries to free his leg...
Alves doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Alves tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Thiago Alves attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves 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
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Thiago Alves. 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.
Not a desiderable position that Askren is in now. Thiago Alves is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Thiago Alves charges at Askren throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Askren is rocked!
Alves tries to grapple
He puts Askren in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Alves struggles and launches a few punches to Askren's head
Nothing from this... Thiago Alves seems frustrated.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Askren gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Thiago Alves doesn't let Ben Askren get in on his legs.
Askren doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Thiago Alves embrace and tries to move away...
Thiago Alves pushes Askren forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alves grapple with Ben Askren and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Ben Askren managed to maintain his balances and move away from Alves
Alves is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Askren's jaw!
Alves pushes Ben Askren and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Thiago Alves fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Askren's chin
Askren's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Chin
Thiago Alves goes with a looping right hand while Ben Askren jumps back and jabs
Askren seems staggered and Thiago Alves runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
Thiago Alves sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Alves is trying to counter now!
Alves tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Alves is clinching with Askren.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alves tries to breaks Ben Askren's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Alves launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Askren's ribs.
Crushing shot to Askren's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alves pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Ben Askren's face!
Askren is holding Thiago Alves's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Thiago Alves loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Thiago Alves manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Alves
Askren moves on the ground
Askren cannot take advantage in the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Alves
Askren moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Alves is trying to counter now!
Alves tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Ben Askren looks to posture up and open Thiago Alves's guard...
Thiago Alves has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Alves.
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Round 2
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Askren shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Ben Askren and Alves engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Thiago Alves is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Askren is holding Thiago Alves's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Thiago Alves shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Thiago Alves is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Askren into his guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Thiago Alves blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Thiago Alves tries to take advantage...
Askren is in closed guard... Alves 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 Alves
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Alves's face!
Thiago Alves blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Askren is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Thiago Alves doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Alves tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alves leans back...
He clobbers Ben Askren's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Alves's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alves blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Thiago Alves keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Thiago Alves keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Thiago Alves fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Ben Askren! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alves is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Alves
Deep breaths from Thiago Alves who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
That hit Askren who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Hard blow to Askren's mid-section, he seems hurt
Ben Askren is in open guard over Alves
Askren moves on the ground
Askren cannot take advantage in the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Alves
Askren moves on the ground
Ben Askren moves to side mount
Ben Askren is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Thiago Alves manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Askren is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Askren works on the ground with his fingers over Alves's face
Alves shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Thiago Alves 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 bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Alves is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Askren leans back...
Alves eyes him warily.
Alves tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Alves's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alves blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Ben Askren
Alves tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Askren struggles and frees his leg!
Josh Rosenthal 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Ben Askren goes with a looping right hand while Thiago Alves jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Alves seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Thiago Alves's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Thiago Alves is cooling the fight on the ground
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Askren is in closed guard... Alves 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 struggles on the ground and tries to break Thiago Alves's guard...
Alves doesn't want to free his opponent and Askren continues in closed guard
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Alves's face!
Thiago Alves blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Thiago Alves to fight back!
Askren is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alves is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Thiago Alves launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Askren tries to cover his face,
That punishment by Thiago Alves has left Askren staggered! Thiago Alves should try push forward now and finish this!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Askren is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Alves's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Askren struggles on the ground and tries to break Thiago Alves's guard...
Alves doesn't want to free his opponent and Askren continues in closed guard
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Alves 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 Alves
Thiago Alves 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 use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Thiago Alves holds Ben Askren and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Alves wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Alves moves forward and holds Askren
The fighters are clinching.
Thiago Alves tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Ben Askren
well done Askren falls hard on the mat
Alves is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Alves 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 Thiago Alves's head...
It lands flush with Thiago Alves's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Alves is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren launches an up-kick intended for Thiago Alves's head...
It lands flush with Thiago Alves's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Alves is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Askren tries to hit Thiago Alves with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Alves dodges that
Alves is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Alves moves backwards and gestures for Ben Askren to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Ben Askren is standing now.
Thiago Alves tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
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 Alves
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Alves's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alves doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Alves
Askren moves on the ground
Ben Askren moves to side mount
Ben Askren is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Askren tries to move to full mount!
Alves won't allow him to take this position easily.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Thiago Alves to fight back!
Thiago Alves attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Alves 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.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Askren tries to move to full mount!
Alves won't allow him to take this position easily.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Alves is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Alves's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Askren is in rear mount over Alves
Askren tries to get a hook in!
Alves rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Alves tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alves has Askren controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Askren is unable to move under Alves control.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Alves's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alves doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Alves is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Askren is in rear mount over Alves
Ben Askren storms over Alves with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Alves's face with his elbows!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Askren is in rear mount over Alves
Ben Askren slides his arm under Thiago Alves's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Thiago Alves pushes up and slides Ben Askren's arm over his chin.
Askren misses a step and Thiago Alves sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alves has Askren controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Askren is unable to move under Alves control.
Askren is in rear mount over Alves
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Alves is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Alves's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Askren is in rear mount over Alves with one hook in
Askren has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Alves.
Nicely done! Askren now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Askren is in rear mount over Alves with two hooks in
Askren tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Alves!
Alves adopts the turtle defense and Askren is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Askren is in rear mount over Alves with two hooks in
Ben Askren slides his arm under Thiago Alves's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Thiago Alves pushes up and slides Ben Askren's arm over his chin.
Askren is in rear mount over Alves with two hooks in
Ben Askren storms over Alves with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Alves's face with his elbows!
This is over! That impact from Ben Askren has left Alves laying flat on the mat!
Alves's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Thiago Alves's Chin
Winner is Ben Askren by KO (Elbows) at 5:00 Round 3
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 14/24 (58%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/19 (53%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 552 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 7/10 (70%)
GnP strikes 29/69 (42%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 591 s
Askren took heavy damage in this fight. He is most definitely screwed for subsequent rounds, exiting this fight at about half health.
Ben Askren glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Thiago Alves moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Askren's left thigh
Askren hyper-extended his left leg
Alves launches a furious low kick!
Ben Askren blocks
Askren leads with a punch
Thiago Alves avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Askren's Forehead is beginning to swell
Askren has a small cut in his Forehead
The fighters briefly tie up...
Alves goes up and comes down hard as Askren scores a brutal slam!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Thiago Alves 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 1:10 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Deep breaths from Thiago Alves who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
Askren blocks those punches
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Alves holds Ben Askren's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
1:20 Round 1 and Askren is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Alves's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alves doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Thiago Alves 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.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
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 Alves
Askren tries to free his leg...
Alves doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Alves tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Thiago Alves attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves 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
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Thiago Alves. 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.
Not a desiderable position that Askren is in now. Thiago Alves is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Thiago Alves charges at Askren throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Askren is rocked!
Alves tries to grapple
He puts Askren in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Alves struggles and launches a few punches to Askren's head
Nothing from this... Thiago Alves seems frustrated.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Askren gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Thiago Alves doesn't let Ben Askren get in on his legs.
Askren doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Thiago Alves embrace and tries to move away...
Thiago Alves pushes Askren forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alves grapple with Ben Askren and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Ben Askren managed to maintain his balances and move away from Alves
Alves is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Askren's jaw!
Alves pushes Ben Askren and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Thiago Alves fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Askren's chin
Askren's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Chin
Thiago Alves goes with a looping right hand while Ben Askren jumps back and jabs
Askren seems staggered and Thiago Alves runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
Thiago Alves sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Alves is trying to counter now!
Alves tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Alves is clinching with Askren.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alves tries to breaks Ben Askren's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Alves launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Askren's ribs.
Crushing shot to Askren's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alves pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Ben Askren's face!
Askren is holding Thiago Alves's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Thiago Alves loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Thiago Alves manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Alves
Askren moves on the ground
Askren cannot take advantage in the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Alves
Askren moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Alves is trying to counter now!
Alves tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Ben Askren looks to posture up and open Thiago Alves's guard...
Thiago Alves has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Alves.
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Round 2
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Askren shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Ben Askren and Alves engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Thiago Alves is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Askren is holding Thiago Alves's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Thiago Alves shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Thiago Alves is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Askren into his guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Thiago Alves blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Thiago Alves tries to take advantage...
Askren is in closed guard... Alves 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 Alves
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Alves's face!
Thiago Alves blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Askren is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Thiago Alves doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Alves tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alves leans back...
He clobbers Ben Askren's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Alves's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alves blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Thiago Alves keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Thiago Alves keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Thiago Alves fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Ben Askren! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alves is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Alves
Deep breaths from Thiago Alves who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
That hit Askren who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Hard blow to Askren's mid-section, he seems hurt
Ben Askren is in open guard over Alves
Askren moves on the ground
Askren cannot take advantage in the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Alves
Askren moves on the ground
Ben Askren moves to side mount
Ben Askren is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Thiago Alves manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Askren is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Askren works on the ground with his fingers over Alves's face
Alves shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Thiago Alves 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 bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Alves is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Askren leans back...
Alves eyes him warily.
Alves tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Alves's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alves blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Ben Askren
Alves tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Askren struggles and frees his leg!
Josh Rosenthal 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Ben Askren goes with a looping right hand while Thiago Alves jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Alves seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Thiago Alves's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Thiago Alves is cooling the fight on the ground
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Askren is in closed guard... Alves 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 struggles on the ground and tries to break Thiago Alves's guard...
Alves doesn't want to free his opponent and Askren continues in closed guard
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Alves's face!
Thiago Alves blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Thiago Alves to fight back!
Askren is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alves is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Thiago Alves launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Askren tries to cover his face,
That punishment by Thiago Alves has left Askren staggered! Thiago Alves should try push forward now and finish this!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Askren is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Alves's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Askren struggles on the ground and tries to break Thiago Alves's guard...
Alves doesn't want to free his opponent and Askren continues in closed guard
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Alves 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 Alves
Thiago Alves 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 use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Thiago Alves holds Ben Askren and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Alves wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Alves moves forward and holds Askren
The fighters are clinching.
Thiago Alves tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Ben Askren
well done Askren falls hard on the mat
Alves is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Alves 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 Thiago Alves's head...
It lands flush with Thiago Alves's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Alves is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren launches an up-kick intended for Thiago Alves's head...
It lands flush with Thiago Alves's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Alves is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Askren tries to hit Thiago Alves with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Alves dodges that
Alves is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Alves moves backwards and gestures for Ben Askren to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Ben Askren is standing now.
Thiago Alves tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
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 Alves
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Alves's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alves doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Alves
Askren moves on the ground
Ben Askren moves to side mount
Ben Askren is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Askren tries to move to full mount!
Alves won't allow him to take this position easily.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Thiago Alves to fight back!
Thiago Alves attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Alves 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.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Askren tries to move to full mount!
Alves won't allow him to take this position easily.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Alves is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Alves's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Askren is in rear mount over Alves
Askren tries to get a hook in!
Alves rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Alves tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alves has Askren controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Askren is unable to move under Alves control.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Alves's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Alves doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Alves
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Alves is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Askren is in rear mount over Alves
Ben Askren storms over Alves with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Alves's face with his elbows!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Askren is in rear mount over Alves
Ben Askren slides his arm under Thiago Alves's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Thiago Alves pushes up and slides Ben Askren's arm over his chin.
Askren misses a step and Thiago Alves sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alves has Askren controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Askren is unable to move under Alves control.
Askren is in rear mount over Alves
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Alves is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Alves's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Askren is in rear mount over Alves with one hook in
Askren has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Alves.
Nicely done! Askren now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Askren is in rear mount over Alves with two hooks in
Askren tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Alves!
Alves adopts the turtle defense and Askren is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Askren is in rear mount over Alves with two hooks in
Ben Askren slides his arm under Thiago Alves's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Thiago Alves pushes up and slides Ben Askren's arm over his chin.
Askren is in rear mount over Alves with two hooks in
Ben Askren storms over Alves with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Alves's face with his elbows!
This is over! That impact from Ben Askren has left Alves laying flat on the mat!
Alves's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Thiago Alves's Chin
Winner is Ben Askren by KO (Elbows) at 5:00 Round 3
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 14/24 (58%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/19 (53%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 552 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 7/10 (70%)
GnP strikes 29/69 (42%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 591 s
Askren took heavy damage in this fight. He is most definitely screwed for subsequent rounds, exiting this fight at about half health.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!