Post by The Sandmen on Apr 1, 2013 17:54:16 GMT -5
Ben Askren looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Rousimar Palhares raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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!
Toquinho launches a furious low kick!
Ben Askren blocks
Toquinho misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rousimar Palhares paws at Askren.
Askren answers with solid punches!
Askren has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rousimar Palhares didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Toquinho 's body! He's holding his side
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
As the fight continues it seems that Ben Askren is taking the best of the fight.
Toquinho tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Toquinho 's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Askren tries to improve position.
Toquinho adjusts and closes his guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Toquinho
Askren struggles on the ground and tries to break Rousimar Palhares 's guard...
Ben Askren is in Toquinho open guard now
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Askren moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Toquinho
Toquinho throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ben Askren realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rousimar Palhares . 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Askren jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Ben Askren pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Rousimar Palhares 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Askren grab one of Rousimar Palhares 's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Ben Askren throw Toquinho to the mat like a ragdoll
Askren is standing while Toquinho is on the ground on his back
Askren opts to jump inside Toquinho 's guard.
Toquinho didn't see that coming. Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho now.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Deep breaths from Rousimar Palhares who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
Askren blocks those punches
Toquinho clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Rousimar Palhares can't prevent his opponent from passing. Askren looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares tries to close the guard.
Toquinho put Ben Askren in closed guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Toquinho
Askren is in closed guard... Toquinho tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Rousimar Palhares is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Rousimar Palhares in his guard...
Ben Askren gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Rousimar Palhares is in open guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Toquinho 's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Toquinho 's side.
Rousimar Palhares is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Toquinho
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Askren
Toquinho struggles on the ground and tries to break Ben Askren's guard...
Askren doesn't want to free his opponent and Toquinho continues in closed guard
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Toquinho 's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Toquinho tries to cover his face,
Toquinho 's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Askren
Toquinho is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rousimar Palhares !
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Askren is in rear mount over Toquinho
Toquinho tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Toquinho 's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Askren is in rear mount over Toquinho
Toquinho has Askren controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Askren is unable to move under Toquinho control.
Toquinho clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Toquinho has given his back to Ben Askren who is trying to get one hook in!
Ben Askren has one hook in!
Askren is in rear mount over Toquinho with one hook in
Toquinho works on the ground with his fingers over Askren's face
Askren shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Askren is in rear mount over Toquinho with one hook in
Ben Askren throws his leg over Rousimar Palhares 's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Ben Askren's rear naked choke attempt!
Rousimar Palhares frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Ben Askren and ends up on top!
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Askren
Toquinho struggles on the ground and tries to break Ben Askren's guard...
Askren doesn't want to free his opponent and Toquinho continues in closed guard
Toquinho misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Toquinho is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rousimar Palhares !
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Rousimar Palhares is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Rousimar Palhares launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A left hook from Askren
grazes the chin of Toquinho .
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Askren, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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A right hand from Ben Askren
makes Toquinho stumble back!
Rousimar Palhares is measuring Askren with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Askren has a small cut in his Chin
Toquinho looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ben Askren's punches
Toquinho measures the resilience of Askren's chin with an uppercut while Askren lands some great crosses.
Askren's Chin is beginning to swell
Ben Askren was tooling Rousimar Palhares for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rousimar Palhares lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Toquinho avoids a dangerous strike from Askren
and counters with a solid straight!
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Toquinho is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares throws up a triangle attempt!
Ben Askren postures up and breaks the triangle.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Askren moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Askren tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Toquinho
Toquinho tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Toquinho uses his forearms to block the impact!
Toquinho tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Toquinho moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Ben Askren breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal 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 launches a furious low kick!
Toquinho receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Toquinho is holding Ben Askren's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rousimar Palhares is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Toquinho 's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Toquinho tries to cover his face,
Toquinho 's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Rousimar Palhares is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to show some ground skills
Ben Askren put Toquinho in half guard.
Rousimar Palhares is in half guard over Askren
Rousimar Palhares tries to free his leg
Ben Askren moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Toquinho is holding Ben Askren's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rousimar Palhares is in side mount over Ben Askren
Rousimar Palhares looks to mount Ben Askren...
Ben Askren takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Askren
Toquinho tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rousimar Palhares fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rousimar Palhares is in half guard over Askren
Rousimar Palhares isolates Ben Askren's right arm looking for an armbar...
Ben Askren manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rousimar Palhares lost his dominant position.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren measures the resilience of Toquinho 's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Toquinho 's side.
Hard blow to Toquinho 's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Rousimar Palhares is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Askren put Rousimar Palhares in closed guard.
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Askren
Toquinho tries to escape from closed guard...
Askren waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rousimar Palhares ! He is reversed and nor Ben Askren is on half guard!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Toquinho
Askren works on the ground with his fingers over Toquinho 's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Toquinho
Askren tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Toquinho 's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Toquinho 's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Askren gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rousimar Palhares ! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rousimar Palhares doesn't defend himself!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho tries to show some ground skills
Rousimar Palhares put Askren in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Toquinho
Good looking punches from Ben Askren on the ground
They could take their toll on Toquinho .
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Askren is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Solid jabs from Rousimar Palhares .
Nice punches.
Ben Askren tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Ben Askren was tooling Rousimar Palhares for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rousimar Palhares lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Ben Askren leans forwards and tries to grapple with Toquinho
Askren shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Rousimar Palhares is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Ben Askren gets the advantage
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Toquinho tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Toquinho
Ben Askren hovers above Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares stops him from throwing strikes.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Toquinho
Toquinho tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Toquinho uses his forearms to block the impact!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Toquinho
Ben Askren looks to posture up and open Rousimar Palhares 's guard...
Ben Askren forces Rousimar Palhares to open his guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Askren tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Askren spins out, but Rousimar Palhares was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Askren is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Toquinho misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Askren opts to jump inside Toquinho 's guard.
Toquinho didn't see that coming. Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho now.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Askren moves on the ground
Ben Askren moves to side mount
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Askren's moves.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Rousimar Palhares manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over Toquinho
Toquinho throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ben Askren realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rousimar Palhares . 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 Rousimar Palhares 's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rousimar Palhares loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Askren breaths deeply while on the ground
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho tries to show some ground skills
Askren uses his strength to keep Askren at a disadvantage
Toquinho clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren looks to mount Rousimar Palhares ...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Toquinho 's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares tries to roll on the ground...
Askren knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares tries to roll on the ground...
Askren knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Toquinho tries to escape from the full mount...
Ben Askren is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Askren tries to open up Rousimar Palhares 's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Toquinho in the side of the head
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Ben Askren looks to mount Rousimar Palhares ...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Ben Askren pushes Rousimar Palhares down and prevents his attempts to escape
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Ben Askren aggressively and repeatedly punches Toquinho .
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares 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.
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Askren is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Ben Askren just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Toquinho may be in trouble!
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rousimar Palhares is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Askren into his guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Toquinho
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Askren breaks the closed guard of Rousimar Palhares and moves to half guard
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Askren tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Ben Askren takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rousimar Palhares shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Rousimar Palhares breaks that americana attempt!
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Rousimar Palhares to fight back!
Rousimar Palhares tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Rousimar Palhares gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Toquinho tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Toquinho 's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Toquinho attempts a triangle from bottom! Ben Askren slips out. Toquinho 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.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rousimar Palhares . 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
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 Toquinho
Toquinho attempts a triangle from bottom! Ben Askren slips out. Toquinho 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.
Toquinho misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren decides to jump inside Toquinho 's guard.
Toquinho didn't see that coming. Askren is in open guard over Toquinho now.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Toquinho 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 open guard over Toquinho
Ben Askren pushes Rousimar Palhares against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Askren jumps and tries to free his leg! Toquinho doesn't allow this but Ben Askren is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over Toquinho
Ben Askren tries to pass Rousimar Palhares 's guard...
Ben Askren manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Deep breaths from Rousimar Palhares 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 looks to mount Rousimar Palhares ...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
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 Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Rousimar Palhares efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho tries to escape from the full mount...
Ben Askren is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Askren tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ben Askren rolls Rousimar Palhares to his stomach and takes his back!
Askren is in rear mount over Toquinho
Askren tries to end this with a RNC!
Toquinho manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Rousimar Palhares is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Askren put Rousimar Palhares in closed guard.
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Toquinho 's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Toquinho tries to cover his face,
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Askren
Toquinho is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rousimar Palhares !
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Ben Askren doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Ben Askren aggressively and repeatedly punches Toquinho .
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Ben Askren pushes Rousimar Palhares down and prevents his attempts to escape
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Toquinho grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Askren struggles... Rousimar Palhares is unable to take him down
Toquinho misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Askren tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Askren is clinching with Toquinho .
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren was tooling Rousimar Palhares for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rousimar Palhares lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Toquinho and Ben Askren are cliched up against the cage. Toquinho hammers Askren face and hooks Askren leg
Askren stays on his feet and fights off the trip
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Nice beating Ben Askren has received.
Ben Askren tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Rousimar Palhares
well done Toquinho falls hard on the mat
Toquinho ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Askren is standing while Toquinho is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren decides to jump inside Toquinho 's guard.
Toquinho didn't see that coming. Askren is in open guard over Toquinho now.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Rousimar Palhares can't prevent his opponent from passing. Askren looks to work from half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Toquinho
Askren doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Askren, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rousimar Palhares tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ben Askren jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren tries to grapple
He puts Toquinho in a double underhook!
Ben Askren pushes away Toquinho trying to keep the fight at striking range
Toquinho stumbles backwards and Ben Askren circles to get the center of the cage
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ben Askren
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Toquinho steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Deep breaths from Rousimar Palhares who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
Askren blocks those punches
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Toquinho tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares throws up a triangle attempt!
Ben Askren postures up and breaks the triangle.
Toquinho misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Rousimar Palhares can't prevent his opponent from passing. Askren looks to work from half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Toquinho
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ben Askren can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Ben Askren tries to free his leg...
Ben Askren uses some of his skill by jumping out of Toquinho 's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Ben Askren looks to mount Rousimar Palhares ...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Ben Askren aggressively and repeatedly punches Toquinho .
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Ben Askren aggressively and repeatedly punches Toquinho .
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Rousimar Palhares 's Left cheek
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Ben Askren throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Toquinho breaks the lock showing some skills...
Poorly executed technique. Rousimar Palhares looks to counter!
Toquinho tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Ben Askren doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
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 Toquinho
Toquinho tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Ben Askren was tooling Rousimar Palhares for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rousimar Palhares lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Askren tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Toquinho
Askren tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Ben Askren looks to mount Rousimar Palhares ...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho 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.
Toquinho clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Askren is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Askren tries to open up Rousimar Palhares 's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Toquinho in the side of the head
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Askren fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rousimar Palhares 's arm and tries an armbar!
Toquinho holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Toquinho 's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Ben Askren.
Rousimar Palhares is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to show some ground skills
Ben Askren put Toquinho in half guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Rousimar Palhares is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Askren put Rousimar Palhares in closed guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Toquinho 's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Toquinho 's side.
Toquinho ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Askren
Toquinho is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rousimar Palhares !
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Askren can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Rousimar Palhares efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares 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 4:40 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Askren goes for an armbar!
Rousimar Palhares breaks the lock and pushes away Ben Askren, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Toquinho moves backwards and Ben Askren is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
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.
Winner is Ben Askren by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 13/16 (81%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 54/66 (82%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1152 s
Statistics: Rousimar Palhares
Punches 6/6 (100%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1170 s
Pretty decent show by Askren, but Palhares has some weirdly effective defence going on. Must be ground game, because despite Askren wailing on him with GnP for 5 rounds, Palhares took surprisingly little damage.
Rousimar Palhares raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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!
Toquinho launches a furious low kick!
Ben Askren blocks
Toquinho misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rousimar Palhares paws at Askren.
Askren answers with solid punches!
Askren has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rousimar Palhares didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Toquinho 's body! He's holding his side
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
As the fight continues it seems that Ben Askren is taking the best of the fight.
Toquinho tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Toquinho 's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Askren tries to improve position.
Toquinho adjusts and closes his guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Toquinho
Askren struggles on the ground and tries to break Rousimar Palhares 's guard...
Ben Askren is in Toquinho open guard now
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Askren moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Toquinho
Toquinho throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ben Askren realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rousimar Palhares . 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Askren jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Ben Askren pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Rousimar Palhares 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Askren grab one of Rousimar Palhares 's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Ben Askren throw Toquinho to the mat like a ragdoll
Askren is standing while Toquinho is on the ground on his back
Askren opts to jump inside Toquinho 's guard.
Toquinho didn't see that coming. Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho now.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Deep breaths from Rousimar Palhares who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
Askren blocks those punches
Toquinho clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Rousimar Palhares can't prevent his opponent from passing. Askren looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares tries to close the guard.
Toquinho put Ben Askren in closed guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Toquinho
Askren is in closed guard... Toquinho tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Rousimar Palhares is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Rousimar Palhares in his guard...
Ben Askren gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Rousimar Palhares is in open guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Toquinho 's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Toquinho 's side.
Rousimar Palhares is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Toquinho
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Askren
Toquinho struggles on the ground and tries to break Ben Askren's guard...
Askren doesn't want to free his opponent and Toquinho continues in closed guard
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Toquinho 's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Toquinho tries to cover his face,
Toquinho 's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Askren
Toquinho is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rousimar Palhares !
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Askren is in rear mount over Toquinho
Toquinho tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Toquinho 's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Askren is in rear mount over Toquinho
Toquinho has Askren controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Askren is unable to move under Toquinho control.
Toquinho clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Toquinho has given his back to Ben Askren who is trying to get one hook in!
Ben Askren has one hook in!
Askren is in rear mount over Toquinho with one hook in
Toquinho works on the ground with his fingers over Askren's face
Askren shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Askren is in rear mount over Toquinho with one hook in
Ben Askren throws his leg over Rousimar Palhares 's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Ben Askren's rear naked choke attempt!
Rousimar Palhares frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Ben Askren and ends up on top!
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Askren
Toquinho struggles on the ground and tries to break Ben Askren's guard...
Askren doesn't want to free his opponent and Toquinho continues in closed guard
Toquinho misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Toquinho is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rousimar Palhares !
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Rousimar Palhares is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Rousimar Palhares launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A left hook from Askren
grazes the chin of Toquinho .
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Askren, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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A right hand from Ben Askren
makes Toquinho stumble back!
Rousimar Palhares is measuring Askren with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Askren has a small cut in his Chin
Toquinho looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ben Askren's punches
Toquinho measures the resilience of Askren's chin with an uppercut while Askren lands some great crosses.
Askren's Chin is beginning to swell
Ben Askren was tooling Rousimar Palhares for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rousimar Palhares lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Toquinho avoids a dangerous strike from Askren
and counters with a solid straight!
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Toquinho is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares throws up a triangle attempt!
Ben Askren postures up and breaks the triangle.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Askren moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Askren tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Toquinho
Toquinho tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Toquinho uses his forearms to block the impact!
Toquinho tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Toquinho moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Ben Askren breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal 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 launches a furious low kick!
Toquinho receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Toquinho is holding Ben Askren's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rousimar Palhares is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Toquinho 's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Toquinho tries to cover his face,
Toquinho 's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Rousimar Palhares is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to show some ground skills
Ben Askren put Toquinho in half guard.
Rousimar Palhares is in half guard over Askren
Rousimar Palhares tries to free his leg
Ben Askren moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Toquinho is holding Ben Askren's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rousimar Palhares is in side mount over Ben Askren
Rousimar Palhares looks to mount Ben Askren...
Ben Askren takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Askren
Toquinho tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rousimar Palhares fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rousimar Palhares is in half guard over Askren
Rousimar Palhares isolates Ben Askren's right arm looking for an armbar...
Ben Askren manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rousimar Palhares lost his dominant position.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren measures the resilience of Toquinho 's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Toquinho 's side.
Hard blow to Toquinho 's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Rousimar Palhares is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Askren put Rousimar Palhares in closed guard.
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Askren
Toquinho tries to escape from closed guard...
Askren waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rousimar Palhares ! He is reversed and nor Ben Askren is on half guard!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Toquinho
Askren works on the ground with his fingers over Toquinho 's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Toquinho
Askren tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Toquinho 's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Toquinho 's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Askren gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rousimar Palhares ! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rousimar Palhares doesn't defend himself!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho tries to show some ground skills
Rousimar Palhares put Askren in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Toquinho
Good looking punches from Ben Askren on the ground
They could take their toll on Toquinho .
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Askren is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Solid jabs from Rousimar Palhares .
Nice punches.
Ben Askren tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Ben Askren was tooling Rousimar Palhares for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rousimar Palhares lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Ben Askren leans forwards and tries to grapple with Toquinho
Askren shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Rousimar Palhares is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Ben Askren gets the advantage
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Toquinho tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Toquinho
Ben Askren hovers above Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares stops him from throwing strikes.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Toquinho
Toquinho tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Toquinho uses his forearms to block the impact!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Toquinho
Ben Askren looks to posture up and open Rousimar Palhares 's guard...
Ben Askren forces Rousimar Palhares to open his guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Askren tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Askren spins out, but Rousimar Palhares was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Askren is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Toquinho misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Askren opts to jump inside Toquinho 's guard.
Toquinho didn't see that coming. Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho now.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Askren moves on the ground
Ben Askren moves to side mount
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Askren's moves.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Rousimar Palhares manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over Toquinho
Toquinho throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ben Askren realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rousimar Palhares . 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 Rousimar Palhares 's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rousimar Palhares loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Askren breaths deeply while on the ground
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho tries to show some ground skills
Askren uses his strength to keep Askren at a disadvantage
Toquinho clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren looks to mount Rousimar Palhares ...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Toquinho 's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares tries to roll on the ground...
Askren knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares tries to roll on the ground...
Askren knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Toquinho tries to escape from the full mount...
Ben Askren is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Askren tries to open up Rousimar Palhares 's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Toquinho in the side of the head
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Ben Askren looks to mount Rousimar Palhares ...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Ben Askren pushes Rousimar Palhares down and prevents his attempts to escape
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Ben Askren aggressively and repeatedly punches Toquinho .
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares 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.
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Askren is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Ben Askren just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Toquinho may be in trouble!
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rousimar Palhares is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Askren into his guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Toquinho
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Askren breaks the closed guard of Rousimar Palhares and moves to half guard
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Askren tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Ben Askren takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rousimar Palhares shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Rousimar Palhares breaks that americana attempt!
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Rousimar Palhares to fight back!
Rousimar Palhares tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Rousimar Palhares gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Toquinho tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Toquinho 's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Toquinho attempts a triangle from bottom! Ben Askren slips out. Toquinho 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.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rousimar Palhares . 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
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 Toquinho
Toquinho attempts a triangle from bottom! Ben Askren slips out. Toquinho 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.
Toquinho misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren decides to jump inside Toquinho 's guard.
Toquinho didn't see that coming. Askren is in open guard over Toquinho now.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Toquinho 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 open guard over Toquinho
Ben Askren pushes Rousimar Palhares against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Askren jumps and tries to free his leg! Toquinho doesn't allow this but Ben Askren is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over Toquinho
Ben Askren tries to pass Rousimar Palhares 's guard...
Ben Askren manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Deep breaths from Rousimar Palhares 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 looks to mount Rousimar Palhares ...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
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 Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Rousimar Palhares efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho tries to escape from the full mount...
Ben Askren is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Askren tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ben Askren rolls Rousimar Palhares to his stomach and takes his back!
Askren is in rear mount over Toquinho
Askren tries to end this with a RNC!
Toquinho manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Rousimar Palhares is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Askren put Rousimar Palhares in closed guard.
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Toquinho 's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Toquinho tries to cover his face,
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Askren
Toquinho is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rousimar Palhares !
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Ben Askren doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Ben Askren aggressively and repeatedly punches Toquinho .
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Ben Askren pushes Rousimar Palhares down and prevents his attempts to escape
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Toquinho grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Askren struggles... Rousimar Palhares is unable to take him down
Toquinho misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Askren tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Askren is clinching with Toquinho .
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren was tooling Rousimar Palhares for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rousimar Palhares lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Toquinho and Ben Askren are cliched up against the cage. Toquinho hammers Askren face and hooks Askren leg
Askren stays on his feet and fights off the trip
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Nice beating Ben Askren has received.
Ben Askren tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Rousimar Palhares
well done Toquinho falls hard on the mat
Toquinho ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Askren is standing while Toquinho is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren decides to jump inside Toquinho 's guard.
Toquinho didn't see that coming. Askren is in open guard over Toquinho now.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Rousimar Palhares can't prevent his opponent from passing. Askren looks to work from half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Toquinho
Askren doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Askren, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rousimar Palhares tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ben Askren jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren tries to grapple
He puts Toquinho in a double underhook!
Ben Askren pushes away Toquinho trying to keep the fight at striking range
Toquinho stumbles backwards and Ben Askren circles to get the center of the cage
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ben Askren
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Toquinho steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Deep breaths from Rousimar Palhares who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
Askren blocks those punches
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Toquinho tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares throws up a triangle attempt!
Ben Askren postures up and breaks the triangle.
Toquinho misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Rousimar Palhares can't prevent his opponent from passing. Askren looks to work from half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Toquinho
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ben Askren can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Ben Askren tries to free his leg...
Ben Askren uses some of his skill by jumping out of Toquinho 's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Ben Askren looks to mount Rousimar Palhares ...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Ben Askren aggressively and repeatedly punches Toquinho .
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Ben Askren aggressively and repeatedly punches Toquinho .
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Rousimar Palhares 's Left cheek
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Ben Askren throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Toquinho breaks the lock showing some skills...
Poorly executed technique. Rousimar Palhares looks to counter!
Toquinho tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Ben Askren doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
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 Toquinho
Toquinho tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over Toquinho
Ben Askren was tooling Rousimar Palhares for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rousimar Palhares lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Askren tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Toquinho
Askren tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Ben Askren looks to mount Rousimar Palhares ...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho 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.
Toquinho clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Askren is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Askren tries to open up Rousimar Palhares 's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Toquinho in the side of the head
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Askren fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rousimar Palhares 's arm and tries an armbar!
Toquinho holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Toquinho 's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Ben Askren.
Rousimar Palhares is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to show some ground skills
Ben Askren put Toquinho in half guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Rousimar Palhares is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Askren put Rousimar Palhares in closed guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Toquinho 's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Toquinho 's side.
Toquinho ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over Askren
Toquinho is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rousimar Palhares !
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Askren can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Rousimar Palhares efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares 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 4:40 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Askren goes for an armbar!
Rousimar Palhares breaks the lock and pushes away Ben Askren, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Toquinho moves backwards and Ben Askren is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
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.
Winner is Ben Askren by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 13/16 (81%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 54/66 (82%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1152 s
Statistics: Rousimar Palhares
Punches 6/6 (100%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1170 s
Pretty decent show by Askren, but Palhares has some weirdly effective defence going on. Must be ground game, because despite Askren wailing on him with GnP for 5 rounds, Palhares took surprisingly little damage.
That's nuts.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!