Post by The Sandmen on Feb 8, 2014 4:16:10 GMT -5
Georges St-Pierre looks very relaxed.
Ben Askren looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Georges St-Pierre and Ben Askren touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Georges St-Pierre leans forwards and tries to grapple with Askren
GSP shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ben Askren is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for GSP.
Askren and Georges St-Pierre are cliched up against the cage. Askren steps for a throw
GSP stays on his feet
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ben Askren jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Not a desiderable position that Askren is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Georges St-Pierre who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren grapple with Georges St-Pierre and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Georges St-Pierre falls hard on the mat with Ben Askren on top of him
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Askren is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP tries to open up Ben Askren's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Askren in the side of the head
Askren's Forehead is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
1:55 Round 1 and GSP is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Askren!
Nice move by GSP who clinches and pushes Askren against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre postures up and launches another series of punches!
Askren pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Georges St-Pierre's offensive.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren takes a break to breathe while holding Georges St-Pierre.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Ben Askren and GSP engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ben Askren is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a move and moves laterally.
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Askren goes down.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre pushes Ben Askren against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
GSP jumps and tries to free his leg! Askren doesn't allow this but Georges St-Pierre is able to get half guard here.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre was tooling Ben Askren for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ben Askren lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Askren launches a few weak punches
GSP blocks them effectively.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
GSP 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Askren's face with those brutal elbows! Askren needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Ben Askren...
Ben Askren takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP tries to escape from the closed guard
GSP succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting GSP's ribs.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Ben Askren doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
GSP tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Georges St-Pierre tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Askren's Left eye is beginning to swell
Ben Askren fakes a punch and launches himself over Georges St-Pierre
Great move by Askren who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch to Ben Askren ribs and the tries to trip him
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Georges St-Pierre has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
GSP 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 tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Georges St-Pierre
well done GSP falls hard on the mat
GSP ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Askren is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren decides to jump inside GSP's guard.
GSP fights back with his feet, forcing Askren to try something else.
Askren is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
GSP tries to hit Ben Askren with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Askren dodges that
Askren is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Askren moves backwards and gestures for Georges St-Pierre to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Georges St-Pierre is standing now.
Askren looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Georges St-Pierre's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
GSP is holding Ben Askren's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Ben Askren...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre was tooling Ben Askren for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ben Askren lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Askren struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP sits over his knees and pushes away Askren's leg!
Georges St-Pierre is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ben Askren
Blocked by Askren.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
Askren creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Ben Askren goes with a looping right hand while Georges St-Pierre jumps back and jabs
Askren seems staggered and Georges St-Pierre runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Askren decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Askren moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Askren lifts his opponent off the ground and tries to slam him!
GSP shows nice sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
GSP decides to launch some tentative punches
Askren launches a couple of jabs that are answered by GSP with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre was tooling Ben Askren for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ben Askren lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
GSP fires a barrage of punches at Askren's head!
This is bad! GSP is just pounding on Ben Askren's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Askren's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
GSP has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP moves on the ground
GSP cannot take advantage in the ground
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Askren measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP succeeds
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP leans back...
He clobbers Ben Askren's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP tries to open up Ben Askren's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Askren in the side of the head
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ben Askren's arm and tries an armbar!
Askren hold his own hand and breaks GSP's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Georges St-Pierre.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Askren tries to cover his face,
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Georges St-Pierre.
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Round 3
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Askren launches a hook to the body
Georges St-Pierre moves aside looking for a counter...
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Askren has a small cut in his Chin
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ben Askren is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull GSP into his guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Stand up! This is what Askren's cornermen are shouting. Georges St-Pierre is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre looks to posture up and open Ben Askren's guard...
Ben Askren has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Askren leans and gets Georges St-Pierre's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP struggles on the ground and tries to break Ben Askren's guard...
Georges St-Pierre is in Askren open guard now
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
GSP 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!
Askren's Nose is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre viciously slams hammer blows to Askren's face!
Askren's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Ben Askren efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Terrible one sided match... Askren was not ready to fight a fighter of Georges St-Pierre caliber.
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Ben Askren efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Deep breaths from Ben Askren who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
That hit GSP who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Ben Askren efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben 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 GSP's moves.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben 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 GSP's moves.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre rolls him over and takes his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
GSP tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Askren! GSP has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
GSP is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
GSP has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Askren.
Nicely done! GSP now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
GSP is in rear mount over Askren with two hooks in
Georges St-Pierre slides his arm under Ben Askren's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Ben Askren pulls down on Georges St-Pierre's hand and staves off danger
Askren is trying to counter now!
Askren has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Askren is unable to find a way to escape from this.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Askren steps backwards away from Georges St-Pierre. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
GSP is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ben Askren didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
Ben Askren closed his guard around Georges St-Pierre.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for GSP.
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Round 4
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Nice punch by Georges St-Pierre
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
GSP moves backwards and Ben Askren is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Georges St-Pierre goes with a looping right hand while Ben Askren jumps back and jabs
GSP only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Askren goes down.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP succeeds
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre 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.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP 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!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
GSP catch Ben Askren's left arm and tries a kimura
Ben Askren holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP holds Ben Askren's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
GSP is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre 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 closed guard over GSP
Askren is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Ben Askren moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
GSP drills Ben Askren's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Georges St-Pierre can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
GSP drills Ben Askren's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
GSP leans back...
He clobbers Ben Askren's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Not a desiderable position that Askren is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Ben Askren is not able to stop Askren ground skills and Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
GSP fires a barrage of punches at Askren's head!
This is bad! GSP is just pounding on Ben Askren's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Not a desiderable position that Askren is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre viciously slams hammer blows to Askren's face!
The ref pulls off Georges St-Pierre! Askren seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Forehead
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by TKO (GnP) at 3:27 Round 4
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 20/32 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 45/57 (79%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 746 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 13/20 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 11/35 (31%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 714 s
"Ben Askren: Takedowns 0/1 (0%)"
And that is why you fail.
Ben Askren looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Georges St-Pierre and Ben Askren touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Georges St-Pierre leans forwards and tries to grapple with Askren
GSP shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ben Askren is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for GSP.
Askren and Georges St-Pierre are cliched up against the cage. Askren steps for a throw
GSP stays on his feet
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ben Askren jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Not a desiderable position that Askren is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Georges St-Pierre tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Georges St-Pierre who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren grapple with Georges St-Pierre and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Georges St-Pierre falls hard on the mat with Ben Askren on top of him
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Askren is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP tries to open up Ben Askren's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Askren in the side of the head
Askren's Forehead is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
1:55 Round 1 and GSP is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch and launches himself over Askren!
Nice move by GSP who clinches and pushes Askren against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre postures up and launches another series of punches!
Askren pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Georges St-Pierre's offensive.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren takes a break to breathe while holding Georges St-Pierre.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Ben Askren and GSP engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ben Askren is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a move and moves laterally.
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Askren goes down.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre pushes Ben Askren against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
GSP jumps and tries to free his leg! Askren doesn't allow this but Georges St-Pierre is able to get half guard here.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre was tooling Ben Askren for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ben Askren lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Askren launches a few weak punches
GSP blocks them effectively.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
GSP 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Askren's face with those brutal elbows! Askren needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Ben Askren...
Ben Askren takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP tries to escape from the closed guard
GSP succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting GSP's ribs.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Ben Askren doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
GSP tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Georges St-Pierre tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Askren's Left eye is beginning to swell
Ben Askren fakes a punch and launches himself over Georges St-Pierre
Great move by Askren who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch to Ben Askren ribs and the tries to trip him
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Georges St-Pierre has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
GSP 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 tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Georges St-Pierre
well done GSP falls hard on the mat
GSP ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Askren is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren decides to jump inside GSP's guard.
GSP fights back with his feet, forcing Askren to try something else.
Askren is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
GSP tries to hit Ben Askren with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Askren dodges that
Askren is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Askren moves backwards and gestures for Georges St-Pierre to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Georges St-Pierre is standing now.
Askren looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Georges St-Pierre's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
GSP is holding Ben Askren's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Georges St-Pierre keeps control and remains in side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Ben Askren...
Georges St-Pierre slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre was tooling Ben Askren for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ben Askren lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Askren struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP sits over his knees and pushes away Askren's leg!
Georges St-Pierre is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
GSP throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ben Askren
Blocked by Askren.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
Askren creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Ben Askren goes with a looping right hand while Georges St-Pierre jumps back and jabs
Askren seems staggered and Georges St-Pierre runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Askren decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Askren moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Askren lifts his opponent off the ground and tries to slam him!
GSP shows nice sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
GSP decides to launch some tentative punches
Askren launches a couple of jabs that are answered by GSP with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre was tooling Ben Askren for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ben Askren lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
GSP fires a barrage of punches at Askren's head!
This is bad! GSP is just pounding on Ben Askren's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Askren's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
GSP has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP moves on the ground
GSP cannot take advantage in the ground
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Askren measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP succeeds
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP leans back...
He clobbers Ben Askren's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP tries to open up Ben Askren's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Askren in the side of the head
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ben Askren's arm and tries an armbar!
Askren hold his own hand and breaks GSP's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Georges St-Pierre.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Askren tries to cover his face,
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Georges St-Pierre.
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Round 3
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Askren launches a hook to the body
Georges St-Pierre moves aside looking for a counter...
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
Georges St-Pierre tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Askren has a small cut in his Chin
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Georges St-Pierre shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ben Askren is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull GSP into his guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Stand up! This is what Askren's cornermen are shouting. Georges St-Pierre is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre looks to posture up and open Ben Askren's guard...
Ben Askren has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Askren leans and gets Georges St-Pierre's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP struggles on the ground and tries to break Ben Askren's guard...
Georges St-Pierre is in Askren open guard now
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
GSP 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!
Askren's Nose is beginning to swell
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre viciously slams hammer blows to Askren's face!
Askren's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Georges St-Pierre manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Ben Askren efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Terrible one sided match... Askren was not ready to fight a fighter of Georges St-Pierre caliber.
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Ben Askren efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Deep breaths from Ben Askren who tries a hammer punch to GSP's ribs.
That hit GSP who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Georges St-Pierre controls the situation despite Ben Askren efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben 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 GSP's moves.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben 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 GSP's moves.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Georges St-Pierre rolls him over and takes his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
GSP tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Askren! GSP has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
GSP is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
GSP has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Askren.
Nicely done! GSP now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
GSP is in rear mount over Askren with two hooks in
Georges St-Pierre slides his arm under Ben Askren's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Ben Askren pulls down on Georges St-Pierre's hand and staves off danger
Askren is trying to counter now!
Askren has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Askren is unable to find a way to escape from this.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Askren steps backwards away from Georges St-Pierre. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
GSP is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ben Askren didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around GSP
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Georges St-Pierre uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
Ben Askren closed his guard around Georges St-Pierre.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for GSP.
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Round 4
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Nice punch by Georges St-Pierre
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
GSP moves backwards and Ben Askren is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Georges St-Pierre goes with a looping right hand while Ben Askren jumps back and jabs
GSP only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Georges St-Pierre tries to bring the fight to the ground
Askren goes down.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP tries to move to full mount
GSP succeeds
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre 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.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP 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!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
GSP catch Ben Askren's left arm and tries a kimura
Ben Askren holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Ben Askren launches a few punches to GSP's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because GSP tries to cover his face,
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP holds Ben Askren's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
GSP is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Georges St-Pierre 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 closed guard over GSP
Askren is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in GSP's side.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard...
Ben Askren moves to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
GSP drills Ben Askren's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Georges St-Pierre can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre wants to finish his opponent on the ground
GSP drills Ben Askren's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
GSP leans back...
He clobbers Ben Askren's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Not a desiderable position that Askren is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
GSP launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Ben Askren is not able to stop Askren ground skills and Georges St-Pierre moves to side mount!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
GSP fires a barrage of punches at Askren's head!
This is bad! GSP is just pounding on Ben Askren's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
GSP tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
Not a desiderable position that Askren is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre viciously slams hammer blows to Askren's face!
The ref pulls off Georges St-Pierre! Askren seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Forehead
Winner is Georges St-Pierre by TKO (GnP) at 3:27 Round 4
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 20/32 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 45/57 (79%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 746 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 13/20 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 11/35 (31%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 714 s
"Ben Askren: Takedowns 0/1 (0%)"
And that is why you fail.
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Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!