Post by The Sandmen on Jan 16, 2013 20:47:14 GMT -5
Court McGee looks very relaxed.
Ferocious staredown by Askren while Herb Dean recites the rules.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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McGee and Askren move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Askren is holding Court McGee's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Court McGee shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
McGee looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ben Askren's punches
Askren is on the receiving end of a great combo by McGee.
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
McGee is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over McGee
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Court McGee closed his guard around Ben Askren.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Court McGee
Ben Askren looks to mount Court McGee...
Court McGee takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over McGee
McGee tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over McGee
Askren throws a few hammer fists to the face of Court McGee
Blocked by McGee.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Court McGee to fight back!
Court McGee gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Askren spins out, but Court McGee was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Askren is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Court McGee tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Askren is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Court McGee is in open guard over Askren
Askren launches a few weak punches
McGee blocks them effectively.
Court McGee is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Court McGee 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! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Court McGee is in open guard over Askren
McGee 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.
Court McGee is in open guard over Askren
McGee shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
McGee tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Court McGee is in half guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of McGee's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McGee's side.
Crushing shot to McGee's body! He's holding his side
Court McGee is in half guard over Askren
Court McGee is cooling the fight on the ground
Court McGee is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Court McGee is in closed guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of McGee's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McGee's side.
Hard blow to McGee's mid-section, he seems hurt
Court McGee is in closed guard over Askren
Court McGee tries to better his position on the ground...
McGee breaks the closed guard of Ben Askren and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Court McGee is in side mount over Ben Askren
Court McGee tries a kimura
McGee is locking that kimura...
Crippling lock!
Askren breaks the lock.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Court McGee is in side mount over Ben Askren
McGee throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ben Askren
Solid shots!
Court McGee is in side mount over Ben Askren
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Askren's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like McGee
Court McGee isolates Ben Askren's right arm looking for an armbar...
Ben Askren manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Court McGee lost his dominant position.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren measures the resilience of McGee's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McGee's side.
Court McGee is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean 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 wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
McGee wants nothing of that and pushes Askren.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ben Askren tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Court McGee swings and Askren has to retreat
Askren wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
McGee wants nothing of that and pushes Askren.
Askren misses a step and Court McGee sees an opportunity to counter him!
Court McGee fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Askren's chin
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 McGee
Askren breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for McGee, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
McGee struggles... Ben Askren is unable to take him down
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Court McGee closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Nice low kick from McGee
Loud pop!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Court McGee attempts a sweep single...
Court McGee catches Ben Askren's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by McGee.
Court McGee is in closed guard over Askren
McGee is taking this opportunity to rest.
Court McGee is in closed guard over Askren
McGee is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Court McGee!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Court McGee
Court McGee 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 full mount over Court McGee
Ben Askren takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Court McGee shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Court McGee breaks that americana attempt!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Court McGee
McGee is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Askren's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Court McGee is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to turn in and scramble out. Court McGee timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Ben Askren slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Askren measures the resilience of McGee's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McGee blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Court McGee is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Askren put Court McGee in closed guard.
Court McGee is in closed guard over Askren
McGee is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Court McGee!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Court McGee
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Court McGee work his BJJ game.
McGee is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Askren's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Court McGee is in half guard over Askren
Court McGee pushes Askren's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by McGee who is in full mount! Askren is in trouble now!
Court McGee is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Court McGee in his guard...
Ben Askren gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Court McGee is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Court McGee in his guard...
Court McGee keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Court McGee is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to McGee's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McGee tries to cover his face,
McGee's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Court McGee is in full mount over Ben Askren
Court McGee positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Court McGee is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Askren's abdomen
Askren ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Court McGee is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Court McGee in his guard...
Court McGee keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Court McGee is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to McGee's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McGee tries to cover his face,
Court McGee is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of McGee's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McGee blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Court McGee is in full mount over Ben Askren
McGee suddenly holds Ben Askren's arm and tries an armbar!
Askren can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Court McGee!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over McGee
Askren is in closed guard... McGee tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Court McGee is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren breaths deeply while on the ground
Court McGee is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Court McGee in his guard...
Court McGee keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Court McGee is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes McGee's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Ben Askren is in half guard over McGee
Ben Askren tries to pass Court McGee's guard...
Court McGee's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Askren avoids a dangerous strike from McGee
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Askren looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Court McGee's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Court McGee tries to bring the fight to the ground
Askren goes down.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
McGee is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over McGee
Ben Askren pushes Court McGee against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Askren jumps and tries to free his leg! McGee doesn't allow this but Ben Askren is able to get half guard here.
Ben Askren is in half guard over McGee
McGee 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!
Ben Askren is in half guard over McGee
Court McGee 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 McGee
Askren leans back...
He clobbers Court McGee's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Ben Askren is in half guard over McGee
Ben Askren wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Askren drills Court McGee's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over McGee
Court McGee tries to close the guard.
McGee put Ben Askren in closed guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over McGee
Ben Askren looks to posture up and open Court McGee's guard...
Ben Askren forces Court McGee to open his guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over McGee
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Court McGee's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over McGee
Court McGee throws up a triangle attempt!
Ben Askren postures up and breaks the triangle.
Court McGee gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Ben Askren tries to pass Court McGee's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Court McGee regains full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over McGee
Askren tries to escape from closed guard...
McGee waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ben Askren! He is reversed and nor Court McGee is on half guard!
Court McGee is in half guard over Askren
Askren is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Court McGee and Askren engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Ben Askren goes with a looping right hand while Court McGee jumps back and jabs
Askren only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Court McGee and Askren engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Askren's Mouth is beginning to swell
Court McGee goes with a looping right hand while Ben Askren jumps back and jabs
Askren seems staggered and Court McGee runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Askren's Mouth is beginning to swell
Brilliant combination from Court McGee
that forces Askren to try and defend better.
McGee looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ben Askren's punches
Askren is on the receiving end of a great combo by McGee.
Askren is holding Court McGee's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Court McGee loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Court McGee
Askren steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Ben Askren looks to mount Court McGee...
Court McGee takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over McGee
Ben Askren storms over McGee with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again McGee's face with his elbows!
That brutal impact left McGee laid out on the mat! Ben Askren's corner come in to congratulate him!
There is a small laceration on Court McGee's Chin
Winner is Ben Askren by KO (Elbows) at 3:43 Round 3
Statistics: Court McGee
Punches 26/34 (76%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/18 (61%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 567 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 6/15 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 16/31 (52%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 567 s
Hmmm. Not the style of win I was hoping for from Askren.
This was a flash KO, in that Court's health was not empty at the time of his death. He actually had more health than Askren at the time, and had done significantly more damage - even after being knocked out, Court delivered more damage to Ben. Upgrades to KO resistance might help Court in the future. Askren needs more points into takedown, control, and ground game, and less into ground and pound and striking. I want shitty decisions from Ben. Not KOs. Jeebus Ben Askren. Jebus.
Ferocious staredown by Askren while Herb Dean recites the rules.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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McGee and Askren move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Askren is holding Court McGee's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Court McGee shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
McGee looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ben Askren's punches
Askren is on the receiving end of a great combo by McGee.
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
McGee is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over McGee
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Court McGee closed his guard around Ben Askren.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Court McGee
Ben Askren looks to mount Court McGee...
Court McGee takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over McGee
McGee tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over McGee
Askren throws a few hammer fists to the face of Court McGee
Blocked by McGee.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Court McGee to fight back!
Court McGee gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Askren spins out, but Court McGee was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Askren is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Court McGee tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Askren is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Court McGee is in open guard over Askren
Askren launches a few weak punches
McGee blocks them effectively.
Court McGee is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Court McGee 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! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Court McGee is in open guard over Askren
McGee 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.
Court McGee is in open guard over Askren
McGee shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
McGee tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Court McGee is in half guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of McGee's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McGee's side.
Crushing shot to McGee's body! He's holding his side
Court McGee is in half guard over Askren
Court McGee is cooling the fight on the ground
Court McGee is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Court McGee is in closed guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of McGee's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McGee's side.
Hard blow to McGee's mid-section, he seems hurt
Court McGee is in closed guard over Askren
Court McGee tries to better his position on the ground...
McGee breaks the closed guard of Ben Askren and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Court McGee is in side mount over Ben Askren
Court McGee tries a kimura
McGee is locking that kimura...
Crippling lock!
Askren breaks the lock.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Court McGee is in side mount over Ben Askren
McGee throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ben Askren
Solid shots!
Court McGee is in side mount over Ben Askren
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Askren's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like McGee
Court McGee isolates Ben Askren's right arm looking for an armbar...
Ben Askren manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Court McGee lost his dominant position.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren measures the resilience of McGee's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McGee's side.
Court McGee is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean 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 wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
McGee wants nothing of that and pushes Askren.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ben Askren tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Court McGee swings and Askren has to retreat
Askren wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
McGee wants nothing of that and pushes Askren.
Askren misses a step and Court McGee sees an opportunity to counter him!
Court McGee fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Askren's chin
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 McGee
Askren breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for McGee, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
McGee struggles... Ben Askren is unable to take him down
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Court McGee closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Nice low kick from McGee
Loud pop!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Court McGee attempts a sweep single...
Court McGee catches Ben Askren's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by McGee.
Court McGee is in closed guard over Askren
McGee is taking this opportunity to rest.
Court McGee is in closed guard over Askren
McGee is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Court McGee!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Court McGee
Court McGee 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 full mount over Court McGee
Ben Askren takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Court McGee shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Court McGee breaks that americana attempt!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Court McGee
McGee is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Askren's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Court McGee is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to turn in and scramble out. Court McGee timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Ben Askren slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Askren measures the resilience of McGee's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McGee blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Court McGee is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Askren put Court McGee in closed guard.
Court McGee is in closed guard over Askren
McGee is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Court McGee!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Court McGee
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Court McGee work his BJJ game.
McGee is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Askren's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Court McGee is in half guard over Askren
Court McGee pushes Askren's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by McGee who is in full mount! Askren is in trouble now!
Court McGee is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Court McGee in his guard...
Ben Askren gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Court McGee is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Court McGee in his guard...
Court McGee keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Court McGee is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to McGee's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McGee tries to cover his face,
McGee's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Court McGee is in full mount over Ben Askren
Court McGee positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Court McGee is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Askren's abdomen
Askren ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Court McGee is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Court McGee in his guard...
Court McGee keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Court McGee is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to McGee's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McGee tries to cover his face,
Court McGee is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of McGee's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McGee blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Court McGee is in full mount over Ben Askren
McGee suddenly holds Ben Askren's arm and tries an armbar!
Askren can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Court McGee!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over McGee
Askren is in closed guard... McGee tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Court McGee is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren breaths deeply while on the ground
Court McGee is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Court McGee in his guard...
Court McGee keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Court McGee is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes McGee's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Ben Askren is in half guard over McGee
Ben Askren tries to pass Court McGee's guard...
Court McGee's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Askren avoids a dangerous strike from McGee
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Askren looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Court McGee's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Court McGee tries to bring the fight to the ground
Askren goes down.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
McGee is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over McGee
Ben Askren pushes Court McGee against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Askren jumps and tries to free his leg! McGee doesn't allow this but Ben Askren is able to get half guard here.
Ben Askren is in half guard over McGee
McGee 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!
Ben Askren is in half guard over McGee
Court McGee 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 McGee
Askren leans back...
He clobbers Court McGee's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Ben Askren is in half guard over McGee
Ben Askren wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Askren drills Court McGee's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over McGee
Court McGee tries to close the guard.
McGee put Ben Askren in closed guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over McGee
Ben Askren looks to posture up and open Court McGee's guard...
Ben Askren forces Court McGee to open his guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over McGee
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Court McGee's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over McGee
Court McGee throws up a triangle attempt!
Ben Askren postures up and breaks the triangle.
Court McGee gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Ben Askren tries to pass Court McGee's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Court McGee regains full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over McGee
Askren tries to escape from closed guard...
McGee waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ben Askren! He is reversed and nor Court McGee is on half guard!
Court McGee is in half guard over Askren
Askren is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Court McGee and Askren engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Ben Askren goes with a looping right hand while Court McGee jumps back and jabs
Askren only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Court McGee and Askren engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Askren's Mouth is beginning to swell
Court McGee goes with a looping right hand while Ben Askren jumps back and jabs
Askren seems staggered and Court McGee runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Askren's Mouth is beginning to swell
Brilliant combination from Court McGee
that forces Askren to try and defend better.
McGee looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ben Askren's punches
Askren is on the receiving end of a great combo by McGee.
Askren is holding Court McGee's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Court McGee loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Court McGee
Askren steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Ben Askren looks to mount Court McGee...
Court McGee takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over McGee
Ben Askren storms over McGee with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again McGee's face with his elbows!
That brutal impact left McGee laid out on the mat! Ben Askren's corner come in to congratulate him!
There is a small laceration on Court McGee's Chin
Winner is Ben Askren by KO (Elbows) at 3:43 Round 3
Statistics: Court McGee
Punches 26/34 (76%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/18 (61%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 567 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 6/15 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 16/31 (52%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 567 s
Hmmm. Not the style of win I was hoping for from Askren.
This was a flash KO, in that Court's health was not empty at the time of his death. He actually had more health than Askren at the time, and had done significantly more damage - even after being knocked out, Court delivered more damage to Ben. Upgrades to KO resistance might help Court in the future. Askren needs more points into takedown, control, and ground game, and less into ground and pound and striking. I want shitty decisions from Ben. Not KOs. Jeebus Ben Askren. Jebus.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!