Post by The Sandmen on Jul 20, 2015 10:18:38 GMT -5
Ben Askren looks very relaxed.
Georges St-Pierre doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ben Askren didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre viciously slams hammer blows to Askren's face!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 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
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Askren misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
GSP leans back...
He clobbers Ben Askren's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
Askren is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Georges St-Pierre work his BJJ game.
GSP launches a barrage of elbows over Askren's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Askren doesn't fight back!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Askren uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
GSP is in rear mount 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Ben Askren. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Ben Askren
misses its target.
GSP steps forward
Askren feints.
Ben Askren takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Askren wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Askren moves forward and holds GSP
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Askren doesn't let GSP get in on his legs.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Georges St-Pierre paws at Askren.
Askren swings ineffectively.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre moves forward looking for some grappling action
GSP has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Askren grapple with Georges St-Pierre and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Georges St-Pierre managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
The fighters are clinching.
Askren struggles and launches a few punches to GSP's head
Those punches are hitting! GSP covers his head!
GSP's Chin is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
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!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over GSP's face!
Georges St-Pierre blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Askren use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Georges St-Pierre holds Ben Askren and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Askren is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Askren is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Ben Askren throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
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
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
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.
GSP ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Askren put Georges St-Pierre in closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
GSP is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
GSP has a small cut in his Mouth
Askren is in rear mount over GSP
Good looking punches from Ben Askren on the ground
They could take their toll on GSP.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Georges St-Pierre.
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Round 2
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Quick hook by Ben Askren
Good shot! GSP has reasons to be worried.
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Askren struggles... Georges St-Pierre is unable to take him down
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Ben Askren's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but Ben Askren regains full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Askren's moves.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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
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.
Askren decides to launch some tentative punches
Georges St-Pierre takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
Georges St-Pierre sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
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 GSP
Not a desiderable position that GSP is in now. Ben Askren is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Ben Askren tries to open GSP's guard...
GSP breaks the lock and covers himself from Askren's punches
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over GSP's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if GSP doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! GSP's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over GSP's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if GSP doesn't fight back!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Askren's moves.
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Askren is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Georges St-Pierre, who is barely covering up!
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Askren moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over GSP
Askren fires a barrage of punches at GSP's head!
This is bad! Askren is just pounding on Georges St-Pierre's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
GSP seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Ben Askren is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Askren's moves.
Ben Askren is in half guard over GSP
Askren tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling GSP from the side mount!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Askren's moves.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Askren is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
GSP's Mouth is beginning to swell
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Ben Askren looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ben Askren rolls Georges St-Pierre to his stomach and takes his back!
Askren is in rear mount over GSP
GSP has given his back to Ben Askren who is trying to get one hook in!
Ben Askren has one hook in!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Askren is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over GSP's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if GSP doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren turns out the lights for GSP! What an astonishing KO by Askren!
GSP's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Chin
Winner is Ben Askren by KO (Elbows) at 4:11 Round 2
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 1/9 (11%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 28/55 (51%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 365 s
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 11/16 (69%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 365 s
These two have this wrestling rivalry here. GSP starting first, and dominated most of the first round with hefty business after landing the first takedown of the fight. Ben had no answers for a long time. Then he got up, and got his own takedowns and GnP'ed a lot of violence and turned that into a victoire.
Georges St-Pierre doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ben Askren didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
Georges St-Pierre moves to better his position on the ground...
Georges St-Pierre viciously slams hammer blows to Askren's face!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 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
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of GSP's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
GSP blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Askren misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
GSP leans back...
He clobbers Ben Askren's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP delivers a few accurate elbows!
Askren is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Georges St-Pierre work his BJJ game.
GSP launches a barrage of elbows over Askren's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Askren doesn't fight back!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
GSP is in rear mount over Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Georges St-Pierre a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Askren uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
GSP is in rear mount 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Ben Askren. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Ben Askren
misses its target.
GSP steps forward
Askren feints.
Ben Askren takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Askren wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Askren moves forward and holds GSP
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Askren doesn't let GSP get in on his legs.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Georges St-Pierre paws at Askren.
Askren swings ineffectively.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Georges St-Pierre moves forward looking for some grappling action
GSP has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Askren grapple with Georges St-Pierre and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Georges St-Pierre managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
The fighters are clinching.
Askren struggles and launches a few punches to GSP's head
Those punches are hitting! GSP covers his head!
GSP's Chin is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
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!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over GSP's face!
Georges St-Pierre blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Askren use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Georges St-Pierre holds Ben Askren and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
Askren is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Askren is in closed guard... GSP tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Ben Askren throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
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
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
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.
GSP ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Askren put Georges St-Pierre in closed guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Georges St-Pierre!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
GSP is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
GSP has a small cut in his Mouth
Askren is in rear mount over GSP
Good looking punches from Ben Askren on the ground
They could take their toll on GSP.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Georges St-Pierre.
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Round 2
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Quick hook by Ben Askren
Good shot! GSP has reasons to be worried.
GSP grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Askren struggles... Georges St-Pierre is unable to take him down
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Georges St-Pierre attempts a sweep single...
Georges St-Pierre catches Ben Askren's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by GSP.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but Ben Askren regains full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Askren's moves.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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
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.
Askren decides to launch some tentative punches
Georges St-Pierre takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
Georges St-Pierre sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
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 GSP
Not a desiderable position that GSP is in now. Ben Askren is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Ben Askren tries to open GSP's guard...
GSP breaks the lock and covers himself from Askren's punches
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Georges St-Pierre tries to take advantage...
GSP tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over GSP's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if GSP doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! GSP's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over GSP's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if GSP doesn't fight back!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Askren's moves.
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Askren is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Georges St-Pierre, who is barely covering up!
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Askren moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over GSP
Askren fires a barrage of punches at GSP's head!
This is bad! Askren is just pounding on Georges St-Pierre's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
GSP seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Ben Askren is in half guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Askren's moves.
Ben Askren is in half guard over GSP
Askren tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling GSP from the side mount!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Askren's moves.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Askren is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
GSP's Mouth is beginning to swell
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Ben Askren looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ben Askren rolls Georges St-Pierre to his stomach and takes his back!
Askren is in rear mount over GSP
GSP has given his back to Ben Askren who is trying to get one hook in!
Ben Askren has one hook in!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Askren is in rear mount over GSP with one hook in
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over GSP's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if GSP doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren turns out the lights for GSP! What an astonishing KO by Askren!
GSP's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Chin
Winner is Ben Askren by KO (Elbows) at 4:11 Round 2
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 1/9 (11%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 28/55 (51%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 365 s
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 11/16 (69%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 365 s
These two have this wrestling rivalry here. GSP starting first, and dominated most of the first round with hefty business after landing the first takedown of the fight. Ben had no answers for a long time. Then he got up, and got his own takedowns and GnP'ed a lot of violence and turned that into a victoire.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!