Post by The Sandmen on May 17, 2013 19:11:21 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Rory while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Ben Askren is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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.
Rory MacDonald comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Rory throws a low kick
Ben Askren blocks.
Rory dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Askren from the ground!
Askren's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Ben Askren fakes a punch and launches himself over Rory MacDonald
Great move by Askren who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Askren launches a few hard punches to Rory MacDonald's ribs!
Rory MacDonald's ribs shows the damage! Ben Askren is working his opponent ribs!
Rory MacDonald 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 tries to take Rory MacDonald to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Rory is with is back on the ground now.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
Rory moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Ben Askren breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. 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.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rory MacDonald fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Ben Askren! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rory is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald throws up a triangle attempt!
Ben Askren postures up and breaks the triangle.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
1:53 Round 1 and Askren is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Ben Askren pushes Rory MacDonald against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rory MacDonald struggles not allowing Ben Askren improve his position.
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Rory
Askren is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll on the ground...
Rory knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Rory suddenly holds Ben Askren's arm and tries an armbar!
Askren can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Rory MacDonald!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Rory
Rory 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 closed guard over Rory
Rory attempts a triangle from bottom! Ben Askren slips out. Rory 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.
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Askren decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rory's guard.
Rory did not see that coming! Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory now.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Askren moves on the ground
Askren cannot take advantage in the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Rory MacDonald closed his guard around Ben Askren.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Askren tries to move to full mount!
Rory won't allow him to take this position easily.
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
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.
Rory MacDonald just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Askren may be in trouble!
Rory studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Rory throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Rory MacDonald tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rory MacDonald who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Ben Askren tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rory is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren tries to breaks Rory MacDonald's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Askren doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Askren is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Good front kick from Rory!
Askren stumbles backwards after that one!
Hard blow to Askren's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rory MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
Askren tries to move to full mount
Askren succeeds
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rory.
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Round 2
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Rory MacDonald throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Askren.
Askren's Nose is beginning to swell
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory won't budge, forcing Askren to pull guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
Ben Askren is cooling the fight on the ground
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
Rory is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rory MacDonald!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rory's being punished here!
Rory has a small cut in his Right cheek
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory 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.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Rory MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Rory MacDonald moves to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
Ben Askren hovers above Rory
Good punches to Rory's body.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
Askren tries to open up Rory MacDonald's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Rory in the side of the head
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Rory
Askren tries to escape from closed guard...
Askren struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Rory
Rory 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!
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ben Askren tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Ben Askren manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
Rory is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald 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 Rory MacDonald
Ben Askren fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rory's face!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Ben Askren looks to pass to mount...
Rory 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory goes down.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Rory MacDonald's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Rory
Ben Askren is cooling the fight on the ground
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Askren pulls his arm out of danger.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren struggles on the ground and tries to break Rory MacDonald's guard...
Ben Askren is in Rory open guard now
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald throws up a triangle attempt!
Ben Askren postures up and breaks the triangle.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Rory
Rory works on the ground with his fingers over Askren's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald throws up a triangle attempt!
Ben Askren postures up and breaks the triangle.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ben Askren is looking to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Ben Askren gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Askren 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 Rory
Rory throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ben Askren realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. 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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Ben Askren, but it's close.
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Round 3
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This match is even... This could go the distance.
Ben Askren attempts to cut off Rory with punches
Rory reels from the strikes.
Rory feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Chin
Ben Askren moves forward and launches a low kick.
Rory blocks that.
Rory decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Rory moves back and takes a deep breath.
Askren and Rory circle around the center of the cage.
A punch from Rory MacDonald
grazes Askren's left cheek.
Askren is holding Rory MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Rory MacDonald
that forces Askren to try and defend better.
Askren has a small cut in his Mouth
Rory is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Askren's jaw!
Askren launches a kick
but Rory MacDonald avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Rory fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ben Askren didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
Rory is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
Rory tries to jump to side mount.
Ben Askren closed his guard around Rory MacDonald.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to show some ground skills
Rory uses his strength to keep Rory at a disadvantage
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Rory MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Askren measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rory blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Rory MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Nice beating Ben Askren has received.
Brilliant combination from Ben Askren
that forces Rory to try and defend better.
Rory MacDonald is measuring Askren with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Every time Rory MacDonald attempts to get inside
Askren misses with a low kick.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Rory is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Askren showing excellent timing, blasts Rory MacDonald with a right hand.
Rory steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Askren misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory MacDonald tries a hook to the body
and hits Askren ribs hard
Ben Askren moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rory is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rory ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald 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 open guard over Rory
Askren breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Rory
Askren is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
Rory is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Rory catch Ben Askren's right arm and tries a kimura
Ben Askren holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Rory MacDonald.
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Round 4
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Rory launches a hook to the body
Ben Askren moves aside looking for a counter...
Rory MacDonald throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Askren's chin! That stops Askren in his tracks!
Askren's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Rory wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren fakes a few punches and advance towards Rory trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Rory MacDonald lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Askren is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Askren cartwheels towards Rory!
Rory fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory tries to hit Ben Askren with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Askren steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Askren is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Rory MacDonald launches an up-kick intended for Ben Askren's head...
It lands flush with Ben Askren's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Askren is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Rory MacDonald launches an up-kick intended for Ben Askren's head...
It lands flush with Ben Askren's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Askren is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren steps back and allows Rory to get back to his feet.
Rory climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Askren is holding Rory MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Ben Askren takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rory is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Rory MacDonald jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
Rory MacDonald looks to posture up and open Ben Askren's guard...
Rory MacDonald forces Ben Askren to open his guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
Rory is in open guard over Askren... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Askren rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rory struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Rory
He is not able to do it
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
Rory breaths deeply while on the ground
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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Ben Askren moves forward looking for some grappling action
Rory pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Ben Askren fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Askren is holding Rory MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Rory is trying to counter now!
Crisp uppercut by Rory followed by a hard jab
Ben Askren stumbles back.
Ben Askren takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Rory moves forward looking for some action
Rory MacDonald shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory launches a few hard punches to Ben Askren's ribs!
Ben Askren's ribs shows the damage! Rory MacDonald is working his opponent ribs!
Askren ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren takes a break to breathe while holding Rory MacDonald.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Rory studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Nice beating Rory MacDonald has received.
Rory and Askren circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Askren wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren slightly pushes Rory into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Rory MacDonald paws at Askren.
Askren swings ineffectively.
Rory MacDonald tries a middle kick
Askren blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Rory MacDonald.
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Round 5
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Rory MacDonald fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Ben Askren! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Tremendous strikes from Rory!
Some big punches are landing!
Askren launches a hook to the body
Rory MacDonald moves aside looking for a counter...
Pulverizing punch to Askren's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Rory MacDonald has found an opening in the defense of Askren, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Askren's ribs.
Rory fires low kicks
punishing Askren's legs repeatedly.
Rory MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Askren!
Nice move by Rory who clinches and pushes Askren against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Rory struggles and launches a few punches to Askren's head
Those punches are hitting! Askren covers his head!
Ben Askren tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rory is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Rory struggles and launches a few punches to Askren's head
Those punches are hitting! Askren covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Rory MacDonald slightly pushes Askren into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Ben Askren paws at Rory.
Rory answers with solid punches!
Rory MacDonald is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Rory MacDonald and Askren engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rory MacDonald is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Askren's Left eye is beginning to swell
Askren has a small cut in his Left eye
Rory pushes Ben Askren and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Rory tries to grapple
He puts Askren in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Askren's blood making stains in the mat.
Rory takes a break to breathe while holding Ben Askren.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is a bloody mess!
Rory jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rory MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory tries to take Ben Askren down... Askren stumbles backwards and Rory MacDonald launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Askren's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory MacDonald slightly pushes Askren into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Nice beating Rory MacDonald has received.
Ben Askren's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Nice punches from Rory MacDonald.
Askren staggers backwards. Rory wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Rory and Askren circle around the center of the cage.
Askren doesn't stop bleeding.
Rory moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Askren's thigh!
Herb Dean has seen enough! The fight is over! Askren was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Rory MacDonald by TKO (Kicks) at 3:56 Round 5
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 38/49 (78%)
Kicks 8/9 (89%)
Clinch strikes 9/14 (64%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 591 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 13/25 (52%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 7/11 (64%)
GnP strikes 11/16 (69%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 545 s
Stupid Askren. So much room for upgrades. Kinda cool.
Ben Askren is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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.
Rory MacDonald comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Rory throws a low kick
Ben Askren blocks.
Rory dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Askren from the ground!
Askren's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Ben Askren fakes a punch and launches himself over Rory MacDonald
Great move by Askren who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Askren launches a few hard punches to Rory MacDonald's ribs!
Rory MacDonald's ribs shows the damage! Ben Askren is working his opponent ribs!
Rory MacDonald 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 tries to take Rory MacDonald to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Rory is with is back on the ground now.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
Rory moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Ben Askren breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. 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.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rory MacDonald fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Ben Askren! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rory is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald throws up a triangle attempt!
Ben Askren postures up and breaks the triangle.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
1:53 Round 1 and Askren is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Ben Askren pushes Rory MacDonald against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rory MacDonald struggles not allowing Ben Askren improve his position.
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Rory
Askren is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll on the ground...
Rory knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Rory suddenly holds Ben Askren's arm and tries an armbar!
Askren can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Rory MacDonald!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Rory
Rory 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 closed guard over Rory
Rory attempts a triangle from bottom! Ben Askren slips out. Rory 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.
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Askren decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rory's guard.
Rory did not see that coming! Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory now.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Askren moves on the ground
Askren cannot take advantage in the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Rory MacDonald closed his guard around Ben Askren.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Askren tries to move to full mount!
Rory won't allow him to take this position easily.
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
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.
Rory MacDonald just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Askren may be in trouble!
Rory studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Rory throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Rory MacDonald tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rory MacDonald who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Ben Askren tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rory is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren tries to breaks Rory MacDonald's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Askren doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Askren is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Good front kick from Rory!
Askren stumbles backwards after that one!
Hard blow to Askren's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rory MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
Askren tries to move to full mount
Askren succeeds
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rory.
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Round 2
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Rory MacDonald throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Askren.
Askren's Nose is beginning to swell
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory won't budge, forcing Askren to pull guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
Ben Askren is cooling the fight on the ground
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
Rory is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rory MacDonald!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rory's being punished here!
Rory has a small cut in his Right cheek
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory 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.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Rory MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Rory MacDonald moves to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
Ben Askren hovers above Rory
Good punches to Rory's body.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
Askren tries to open up Rory MacDonald's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Rory in the side of the head
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Rory
Askren tries to escape from closed guard...
Askren struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Rory
Rory 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!
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ben Askren tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Ben Askren manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
Rory is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald 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 Rory MacDonald
Ben Askren fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rory's face!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Ben Askren looks to pass to mount...
Rory 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory goes down.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Rory MacDonald's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Rory
Ben Askren is cooling the fight on the ground
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Askren pulls his arm out of danger.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren struggles on the ground and tries to break Rory MacDonald's guard...
Ben Askren is in Rory open guard now
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald throws up a triangle attempt!
Ben Askren postures up and breaks the triangle.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Rory
Rory works on the ground with his fingers over Askren's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald throws up a triangle attempt!
Ben Askren postures up and breaks the triangle.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ben Askren is looking to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Ben Askren gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Askren 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 Rory
Rory throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ben Askren realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. 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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Ben Askren, but it's close.
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Round 3
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This match is even... This could go the distance.
Ben Askren attempts to cut off Rory with punches
Rory reels from the strikes.
Rory feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Chin
Ben Askren moves forward and launches a low kick.
Rory blocks that.
Rory decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Rory moves back and takes a deep breath.
Askren and Rory circle around the center of the cage.
A punch from Rory MacDonald
grazes Askren's left cheek.
Askren is holding Rory MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Rory MacDonald
that forces Askren to try and defend better.
Askren has a small cut in his Mouth
Rory is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Askren's jaw!
Askren launches a kick
but Rory MacDonald avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Rory fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ben Askren didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
Rory is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
Rory tries to jump to side mount.
Ben Askren closed his guard around Rory MacDonald.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to show some ground skills
Rory uses his strength to keep Rory at a disadvantage
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Rory MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Askren measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rory blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Rory MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Nice beating Ben Askren has received.
Brilliant combination from Ben Askren
that forces Rory to try and defend better.
Rory MacDonald is measuring Askren with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Every time Rory MacDonald attempts to get inside
Askren misses with a low kick.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Rory is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Askren showing excellent timing, blasts Rory MacDonald with a right hand.
Rory steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Askren misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory MacDonald tries a hook to the body
and hits Askren ribs hard
Ben Askren moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rory is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rory ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald 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 open guard over Rory
Askren breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Rory
Askren is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
Rory is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Rory catch Ben Askren's right arm and tries a kimura
Ben Askren holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Rory MacDonald.
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Round 4
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Rory launches a hook to the body
Ben Askren moves aside looking for a counter...
Rory MacDonald throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Askren's chin! That stops Askren in his tracks!
Askren's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Rory wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren fakes a few punches and advance towards Rory trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Rory MacDonald lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Askren is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Askren cartwheels towards Rory!
Rory fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory tries to hit Ben Askren with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Askren steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Askren is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Rory MacDonald launches an up-kick intended for Ben Askren's head...
It lands flush with Ben Askren's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Askren is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Rory MacDonald launches an up-kick intended for Ben Askren's head...
It lands flush with Ben Askren's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Askren is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren steps back and allows Rory to get back to his feet.
Rory climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Askren is holding Rory MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Ben Askren takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rory is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Rory
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Rory MacDonald jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Askren
Rory MacDonald looks to posture up and open Ben Askren's guard...
Rory MacDonald forces Ben Askren to open his guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
Rory is in open guard over Askren... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Askren rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rory struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Rory
He is not able to do it
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Askren
Rory breaths deeply while on the ground
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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Ben Askren moves forward looking for some grappling action
Rory pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Ben Askren fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Askren is holding Rory MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Rory is trying to counter now!
Crisp uppercut by Rory followed by a hard jab
Ben Askren stumbles back.
Ben Askren takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Rory moves forward looking for some action
Rory MacDonald shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory launches a few hard punches to Ben Askren's ribs!
Ben Askren's ribs shows the damage! Rory MacDonald is working his opponent ribs!
Askren ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren takes a break to breathe while holding Rory MacDonald.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Rory studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Nice beating Rory MacDonald has received.
Rory and Askren circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Askren wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Ben Askren slightly pushes Rory into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Rory MacDonald paws at Askren.
Askren swings ineffectively.
Rory MacDonald tries a middle kick
Askren blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Rory MacDonald.
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Round 5
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Rory MacDonald fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Ben Askren! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Tremendous strikes from Rory!
Some big punches are landing!
Askren launches a hook to the body
Rory MacDonald moves aside looking for a counter...
Pulverizing punch to Askren's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Rory MacDonald has found an opening in the defense of Askren, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Askren's ribs.
Rory fires low kicks
punishing Askren's legs repeatedly.
Rory MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Askren!
Nice move by Rory who clinches and pushes Askren against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Rory struggles and launches a few punches to Askren's head
Those punches are hitting! Askren covers his head!
Ben Askren tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rory is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Rory struggles and launches a few punches to Askren's head
Those punches are hitting! Askren covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Rory MacDonald slightly pushes Askren into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Ben Askren paws at Rory.
Rory answers with solid punches!
Rory MacDonald is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Rory MacDonald and Askren engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rory MacDonald is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Askren's Left eye is beginning to swell
Askren has a small cut in his Left eye
Rory pushes Ben Askren and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Rory tries to grapple
He puts Askren in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Askren's blood making stains in the mat.
Rory takes a break to breathe while holding Ben Askren.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is a bloody mess!
Rory jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rory MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory tries to take Ben Askren down... Askren stumbles backwards and Rory MacDonald launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Askren's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory MacDonald slightly pushes Askren into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Nice beating Rory MacDonald has received.
Ben Askren's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Nice punches from Rory MacDonald.
Askren staggers backwards. Rory wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Rory and Askren circle around the center of the cage.
Askren doesn't stop bleeding.
Rory moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Askren's thigh!
Herb Dean has seen enough! The fight is over! Askren was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Rory MacDonald by TKO (Kicks) at 3:56 Round 5
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 38/49 (78%)
Kicks 8/9 (89%)
Clinch strikes 9/14 (64%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 591 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 13/25 (52%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 7/11 (64%)
GnP strikes 11/16 (69%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 545 s
Stupid Askren. So much room for upgrades. Kinda cool.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!