Post by The Sandmen on Apr 24, 2013 17:10:16 GMT -5
Pat Miletich is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Ben Askren raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Pat Miletich and Ben Askren touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The two exchange wildly
Askren is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Ben Askren seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Miletich goes down.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Ben Askren cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Pat Miletich manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
0:53 Round 1 and Miletich is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Miletich tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Askren tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Miletich leans and gets Ben Askren's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Askren is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Miletich's cheek from the guard.
Pat Miletich uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Ben Askren
Miletich tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Askren struggles and frees his leg!
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Pat Miletich goes for an americana!
Askren breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Miletich tries to improve position.
Askren adjusts and closes his guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Solid low kick from Pat Miletich.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Pat Miletich's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich launches a few weak punches
Askren blocks them effectively.
Miletich clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Pat Miletich regains full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Ben Askren is looking to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Ben Askren gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Miletich
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Miletich's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to close the guard.
Miletich put Ben Askren in closed guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Ben Askren aggressively and repeatedly punches Miletich.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Stand up! This is what Askren's cornermen are shouting. Pat Miletich is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Miletich measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Askren breaks the closed guard of Pat Miletich and moves to half guard
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Pat Miletich manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Pat Miletich work his BJJ game.
Miletich tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Askren blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Miletich's guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Askren is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Pat Miletich in his guard...
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Ben Askren
Miletich catch Ben Askren's left arm and tries a kimura
Ben Askren holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Pat Miletich in his guard...
Ben Askren moves to half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Miletich moves forward looking for some action
Pat Miletich shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren slightly pushes Miletich into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Ben Askren is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Askren moves forward looking for some action
Ben Askren shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pat Miletich tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Ben Askren
well done Askren falls hard on the mat
Miletich is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Pat Miletich steps back and allows Askren to get back to his feet.
Ben Askren is on his feet again.
Askren is holding Pat Miletich's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Pat Miletich attempts a sweep single...
Pat Miletich catches Ben Askren's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Miletich.
Askren ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
Miletich struggles on the ground and tries to break Ben Askren's guard...
Askren doesn't want to free his opponent and Miletich continues in closed guard
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
Miletich tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Pat Miletich fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Askren is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Miletich
He succeeds!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
Miletich is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pat Miletich!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Pat Miletich gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Pat Miletich efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ben Askren rolls Pat Miletich to his stomach and takes his back!
Askren is in rear mount over Miletich
Miletich has Askren controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Askren is unable to move under Miletich control.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miletich 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 Miletich with one hook in
Miletich is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Miletich holds Ben Askren's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Pat Miletich isolates Ben Askren's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Ben Askren is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Pat Miletich keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Pat Miletich looks to mount Ben Askren...
Ben Askren takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Miletich
He succeeds!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
Miletich use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, North Carolina) is cheering him!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Pat Miletich looks to mount Ben Askren...
Ben Askren takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Pat Miletich takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Pat Miletich leans forwards and tries to grapple with Askren
Miletich shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miletich struggles and launches a few punches to Askren's head
Those punches are hitting! Askren covers his head!
Askren doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Pat Miletich embrace and tries to move away...
Pat Miletich pushes Askren forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Miletich and Ben Askren are cliched up against the cage. Miletich hammers Askren face and hooks Askren leg
Ben Askren is on his back after that trip
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Ben Askren.
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Round 3
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Ben Askren goes with a looping right hand while Pat Miletich jumps back and jabs
Miletich seems staggered and Ben Askren runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Miletich is holding Ben Askren's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Askren Hyper-extended his arm
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Pat Miletich pushes Ben Askren against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Miletich jumps and tries to free his leg! Askren doesn't allow this but Pat Miletich is able to get half guard here.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Miletich throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ben Askren
Solid shots!
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Pat Miletich tries to free his leg
Pat Miletich uses some of his skill by jumping out of Askren's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Pat Miletich isolates Ben Askren's right arm looking for an armbar...
Ben Askren manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Pat Miletich lost his dominant position.
Miletich clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Askren measures the resilience of Miletich's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Miletich's side.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Miletich's cheek from the guard.
Pat Miletich uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Miletich is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Pat Miletich uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Pat Miletich looks to counter!
Pat Miletich is looking to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Pat Miletich gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
Askren is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
Miletich is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Pat Miletich uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Askren is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Askren is holding Pat Miletich's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Good front kick from Miletich!
Ben Askren blocks
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pat Miletich didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Pat Miletich jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
Miletich is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pat Miletich!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miletich struggles and frees his leg!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich throws up a triangle attempt!
Ben Askren postures up and breaks the triangle.
Miletich clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Pat Miletich sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Askren tries to cover his face,
Askren has a small cut in his Left cheek
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Pat Miletich can't prevent his opponent from passing. Askren looks to work from half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich 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 Miletich
Ben Askren tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Pat Miletich regains half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pat Miletich jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Pat Miletich 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
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Not a desiderable position that Miletich is in now. Ben Askren is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Askren tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Askren breaths deeply while on the ground
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Good looking punches from Pat Miletich on the ground
They could take their toll on Askren.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Miletich moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Pat Miletich isolates Ben Askren's left arm looking for an armbar...
Ben Askren manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Pat Miletich lost his dominant position.
Miletich misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Miletich's cheek from the guard.
Pat Miletich uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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 Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
A left hook from Askren
falls short.
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 Miletich
Miletich tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Askren is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Ben Askren
Miletich fires a barrage of punches at Askren's head!
This is bad! Miletich is just pounding on Ben Askren's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Askren's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren has seen better days.
Askren tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Pat Miletich doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Miletich tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pat Miletich tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Askren is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
Miletich doesn't allow him!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
Miletich doesn't allow him!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to escape from the full mount...
Pat Miletich is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Pat Miletich hooks Askren's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Ben Askren manages to kick Miletich away and scrambles on top!
Askren is trying to counter now!
Ben Askren attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Pat Miletich keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Pat Miletich fakes a punch and launches himself over Askren!
Nice move by Miletich who clinches and pushes Askren against the cage
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Miletich tries to breaks Ben Askren's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Miletich launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Askren's ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Miletich tries to take Ben Askren to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Askren is with his back on the ground now.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Pat Miletich tries to finish with a leg lock!
Askren is able to break the lock.
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Askren tries to close his guard around Miletich
He succeeds!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
Miletich is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Pat Miletich uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
Pat Miletich moves to better his position on the ground...
Pat Miletich viciously slams hammer blows to Askren's face!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
Miletich tries to escape from closed guard...
Miletich struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Miletich leans back...
He clobbers Ben Askren's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Askren's Nose is beginning to swell
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Miletich gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Ben Askren! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Ben Askren doesn't defend himself!
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Miletich's moves.
The ref stops the action. 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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Askren tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Askren is clinching with Miletich.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miletich tries to take Ben Askren down... Askren stumbles backwards and Pat Miletich launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Askren's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren slightly pushes Miletich into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Askren wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Askren moves forward and holds Miletich
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Nice beating Pat Miletich has received.
Miletich tries to take Ben Askren down... Askren stumbles backwards and Pat Miletich launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Askren's jaw!
Ben Askren pushes away Miletich trying to keep the fight at striking range
Miletich doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ben Askren
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miletich launches a knee!
Pat Miletich hits Askren's hard just below the ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pat Miletich is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Miletich catches an ankle and Askren is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
Pat Miletich tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Pat Miletich manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Miletich is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Pat Miletich hooks Askren's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Ben Askren manages to kick Miletich away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Pat Miletich tries a kimura
Askren breaks the lock.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Pat Miletich looks to pass to mount...
Askren creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
Lightning fast low kick from Miletich!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
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 Miletich
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Pat Miletich can't prevent his opponent from passing. Askren looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Askren moves on the ground
Askren cannot take advantage in the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Askren throws a few hammer fists to the face of Pat Miletich
Blocked by Miletich.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich attempts a triangle from bottom! Ben Askren slips out. Miletich 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.
Miletich misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Askren cartwheels towards Miletich!
Miletich fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Askren tries to move to full mount
Askren's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Miletich tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miletich tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich tries an armbar from the bottom!
Ben Askren breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to show some ground skills
Pat Miletich put Askren in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Miletich
Ben Askren tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Pat Miletich's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
Pat Miletich is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Miletich pushes Ben Askren and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pat Miletich didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Miletich's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Askren blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Miletich's guard.
Miletich misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Pat Miletich's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Ben Askren hovers above Miletich
Pat Miletich stops him from throwing strikes.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Pat Miletich to fight back!
Miletich throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ben Askren realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ben Askren. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
Pat Miletich tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Pat Miletich who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Pat Miletich has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Pat Miletich by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Pat Miletich
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 7/12 (58%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 26/32 (81%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1059 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 7/12 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/9 (67%)
GnP strikes 9/26 (35%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1068 s
These guys did sooooo little. Thta's expected from Ben Askren, but Pat needs work. Goodness.
Ben Askren raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Pat Miletich and Ben Askren touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The two exchange wildly
Askren is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Ben Askren seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Miletich goes down.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Ben Askren cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Pat Miletich manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
0:53 Round 1 and Miletich is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Miletich tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Askren tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Miletich leans and gets Ben Askren's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Askren is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Miletich's cheek from the guard.
Pat Miletich uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Ben Askren
Miletich tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Askren struggles and frees his leg!
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Pat Miletich goes for an americana!
Askren breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Miletich tries to improve position.
Askren adjusts and closes his guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Solid low kick from Pat Miletich.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Pat Miletich's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich launches a few weak punches
Askren blocks them effectively.
Miletich clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Pat Miletich regains full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Ben Askren is looking to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Ben Askren gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Miletich
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Miletich's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to close the guard.
Miletich put Ben Askren in closed guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Ben Askren aggressively and repeatedly punches Miletich.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Stand up! This is what Askren's cornermen are shouting. Pat Miletich is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Miletich measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Askren breaks the closed guard of Pat Miletich and moves to half guard
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Pat Miletich manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Pat Miletich work his BJJ game.
Miletich tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Askren blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Miletich's guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Askren is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Pat Miletich in his guard...
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Ben Askren
Miletich catch Ben Askren's left arm and tries a kimura
Ben Askren holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Pat Miletich in his guard...
Ben Askren moves to half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Miletich moves forward looking for some action
Pat Miletich shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren slightly pushes Miletich into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Ben Askren is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Askren moves forward looking for some action
Ben Askren shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pat Miletich tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Ben Askren
well done Askren falls hard on the mat
Miletich is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Pat Miletich steps back and allows Askren to get back to his feet.
Ben Askren is on his feet again.
Askren is holding Pat Miletich's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Pat Miletich attempts a sweep single...
Pat Miletich catches Ben Askren's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Miletich.
Askren ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
Miletich struggles on the ground and tries to break Ben Askren's guard...
Askren doesn't want to free his opponent and Miletich continues in closed guard
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
Miletich tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Pat Miletich fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Askren is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Miletich
He succeeds!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
Miletich is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pat Miletich!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Pat Miletich gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Pat Miletich efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ben Askren rolls Pat Miletich to his stomach and takes his back!
Askren is in rear mount over Miletich
Miletich has Askren controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Askren is unable to move under Miletich control.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miletich 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 Miletich with one hook in
Miletich is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Miletich holds Ben Askren's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Pat Miletich isolates Ben Askren's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Ben Askren is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Pat Miletich keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Pat Miletich looks to mount Ben Askren...
Ben Askren takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Miletich
He succeeds!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
Miletich use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, North Carolina) is cheering him!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Pat Miletich looks to mount Ben Askren...
Ben Askren takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Pat Miletich takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Pat Miletich leans forwards and tries to grapple with Askren
Miletich shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miletich struggles and launches a few punches to Askren's head
Those punches are hitting! Askren covers his head!
Askren doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Pat Miletich embrace and tries to move away...
Pat Miletich pushes Askren forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Miletich and Ben Askren are cliched up against the cage. Miletich hammers Askren face and hooks Askren leg
Ben Askren is on his back after that trip
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Ben Askren.
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Round 3
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Ben Askren goes with a looping right hand while Pat Miletich jumps back and jabs
Miletich seems staggered and Ben Askren runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Miletich is holding Ben Askren's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Askren Hyper-extended his arm
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Pat Miletich pushes Ben Askren against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Miletich jumps and tries to free his leg! Askren doesn't allow this but Pat Miletich is able to get half guard here.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Miletich throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ben Askren
Solid shots!
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Pat Miletich tries to free his leg
Pat Miletich uses some of his skill by jumping out of Askren's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Pat Miletich isolates Ben Askren's right arm looking for an armbar...
Ben Askren manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Pat Miletich lost his dominant position.
Miletich clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Askren measures the resilience of Miletich's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Miletich's side.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Miletich's cheek from the guard.
Pat Miletich uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Miletich is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Pat Miletich uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Pat Miletich looks to counter!
Pat Miletich is looking to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Pat Miletich gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
Askren is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
Miletich is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Pat Miletich uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Askren is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Askren is holding Pat Miletich's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Good front kick from Miletich!
Ben Askren blocks
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pat Miletich didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Pat Miletich jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
Miletich is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pat Miletich!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miletich struggles and frees his leg!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich throws up a triangle attempt!
Ben Askren postures up and breaks the triangle.
Miletich clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Pat Miletich sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Askren tries to cover his face,
Askren has a small cut in his Left cheek
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Pat Miletich can't prevent his opponent from passing. Askren looks to work from half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich 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 Miletich
Ben Askren tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Pat Miletich regains half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pat Miletich jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Pat Miletich 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
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Not a desiderable position that Miletich is in now. Ben Askren is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Askren tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Askren breaths deeply while on the ground
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Good looking punches from Pat Miletich on the ground
They could take their toll on Askren.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Miletich moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Pat Miletich isolates Ben Askren's left arm looking for an armbar...
Ben Askren manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Pat Miletich lost his dominant position.
Miletich misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Miletich's cheek from the guard.
Pat Miletich uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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 Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
A left hook from Askren
falls short.
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 Miletich
Miletich tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Askren is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Ben Askren
Miletich fires a barrage of punches at Askren's head!
This is bad! Miletich is just pounding on Ben Askren's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Askren's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren has seen better days.
Askren tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Pat Miletich doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Miletich tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pat Miletich tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Askren is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
Miletich doesn't allow him!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
Miletich doesn't allow him!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to escape from the full mount...
Pat Miletich is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Pat Miletich hooks Askren's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Ben Askren manages to kick Miletich away and scrambles on top!
Askren is trying to counter now!
Ben Askren attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Pat Miletich keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Pat Miletich fakes a punch and launches himself over Askren!
Nice move by Miletich who clinches and pushes Askren against the cage
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Miletich tries to breaks Ben Askren's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Miletich launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Askren's ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Miletich tries to take Ben Askren to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Askren is with his back on the ground now.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Pat Miletich tries to finish with a leg lock!
Askren is able to break the lock.
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Askren tries to close his guard around Miletich
He succeeds!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
Miletich is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Pat Miletich uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
Pat Miletich moves to better his position on the ground...
Pat Miletich viciously slams hammer blows to Askren's face!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
Miletich tries to escape from closed guard...
Miletich struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Miletich leans back...
He clobbers Ben Askren's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Askren's Nose is beginning to swell
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Miletich gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Ben Askren! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Ben Askren doesn't defend himself!
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Miletich's moves.
The ref stops the action. 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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Askren tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Askren is clinching with Miletich.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miletich tries to take Ben Askren down... Askren stumbles backwards and Pat Miletich launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Askren's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren slightly pushes Miletich into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Askren wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Askren moves forward and holds Miletich
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Nice beating Pat Miletich has received.
Miletich tries to take Ben Askren down... Askren stumbles backwards and Pat Miletich launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Askren's jaw!
Ben Askren pushes away Miletich trying to keep the fight at striking range
Miletich doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ben Askren
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miletich launches a knee!
Pat Miletich hits Askren's hard just below the ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pat Miletich is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Miletich catches an ankle and Askren is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
Pat Miletich tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Pat Miletich manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Miletich is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Pat Miletich hooks Askren's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Ben Askren manages to kick Miletich away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Pat Miletich tries a kimura
Askren breaks the lock.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Pat Miletich looks to pass to mount...
Askren creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
Lightning fast low kick from Miletich!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
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 Miletich
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Pat Miletich can't prevent his opponent from passing. Askren looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Askren moves on the ground
Askren cannot take advantage in the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Askren throws a few hammer fists to the face of Pat Miletich
Blocked by Miletich.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich attempts a triangle from bottom! Ben Askren slips out. Miletich 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.
Miletich misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Askren cartwheels towards Miletich!
Miletich fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Askren tries to move to full mount
Askren's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Miletich tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miletich tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich tries an armbar from the bottom!
Ben Askren breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to show some ground skills
Pat Miletich put Askren in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Miletich
Ben Askren tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Pat Miletich's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
Pat Miletich is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Miletich pushes Ben Askren and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pat Miletich didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Miletich's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Askren blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Miletich's guard.
Miletich misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Pat Miletich's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Miletich
Ben Askren hovers above Miletich
Pat Miletich stops him from throwing strikes.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Pat Miletich to fight back!
Miletich throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ben Askren realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ben Askren. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
Pat Miletich tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Pat Miletich who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Pat Miletich has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Pat Miletich by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Pat Miletich
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 7/12 (58%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 26/32 (81%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1059 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 7/12 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/9 (67%)
GnP strikes 9/26 (35%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1068 s
These guys did sooooo little. Thta's expected from Ben Askren, but Pat needs work. Goodness.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!