Post by The Sandmen on Sept 11, 2015 8:30:13 GMT -5
Ben Askren glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Carlos Condit is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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.
Carlos Condit comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Askren moves forward looking for some action
Ben Askren shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
0:23 Round 1 and Askren is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Askren and Carlos Condit are cliched up against the cage. Askren steps for a throw
Carlos Condit is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The fighters are clinching.
Carlos Condit launches a knee while holding Askren's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Askren in the abdomen
Condit shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Askren.
Condit misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Condit blocks that. He made it look easy!
Carlos Condit tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Ben Askren's knows what to do here and blocks them
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Askren wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Askren moves forward and holds Condit
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Condit tries to take Ben Askren down... Askren stumbles backwards and Carlos Condit launches a few punches...
Ben Askren dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Incredible high kick!
Askren is worried!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Condit is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Ben Askren fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Condit's face!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
As the fight continues it seems that Ben Askren is taking the best of the fight.
Askren tries to improve position.
Condit adjusts and closes his guard.
Condit tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Condit tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Condit's face!
Carlos Condit blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Condit
Condit tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Condit's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Condit
Askren is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Ben Askren
Condit suddenly holds Ben Askren's arm and tries an armbar!
Askren can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Carlos Condit!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Condit
Askren is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Condit in his guard...
Carlos Condit keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Ben Askren
Condit throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ben Askren
Solid shots!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Ben Askren
Condit 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!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Ben Askren
Carlos Condit fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Askren's face!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ben Askren creates enough space to control Carlos Condit's leg.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Askren put Carlos Condit in closed guard.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Askren
Condit tries to escape from the closed guard
Carlos Condit any adventage in the ground.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Condit is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Condit!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Carlos Condit efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Condit tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Condit's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Askren is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Ben Askren tries to open Condit's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Ben Askren. Condit is unable to cover himself now!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Carlos Condit, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Askren is holding Carlos Condit's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Carlos Condit loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Condit tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Askren and Condit are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Carlos Condit is cooling the fight on the ground
Ben Askren is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Ben Askren looks to mount Carlos Condit...
Carlos Condit takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Cubierto El Campín (Bogotá, Colombia) are cheering for the fighters.
Carlos Condit tries a high kick!
Askren blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Carlos Condit gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Ben Askren!
Condit ducks under...
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Ben Askren! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Askren.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Nice punch by Ben Askren
that nearly tags Condit.
Solid kick to the leg from Carlos Condit
that visibly pains Askren.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit and Askren engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ben Askren is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Ben Askren goes with a looping right hand while Carlos Condit jumps back and jabs
Condit seems staggered and Ben Askren runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Condit goes down.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Askren moves on the ground
Askren cannot take advantage in the ground
Poorly executed technique. Carlos Condit looks to counter!
Condit tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Askren moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over Condit
Carlos Condit attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Condit
Condit 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.
Carlos Condit gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Ben Askren wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Ben Askren can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Condit
Carlos Condit attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Cubierto El Campín (Bogotá, Colombia) are cheering for the fighters.
Carlos Condit and Askren engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ben Askren is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Carlos Condit didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Carlos Condit is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Condit 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.
Condit clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Askren is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Carlos Condit, who is barely covering up!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Ben Askren pushes Carlos Condit against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Askren jumps and tries to free his leg! Condit doesn't allow this but Ben Askren is able to get half guard here.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Condit
Carlos Condit attempts to move to full guard
Carlos Condit manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Askren cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Condit can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Condit tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Condit breaths deeply while on the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Condit 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.
Condit misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Condit's face with those brutal elbows! Condit needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Askren moves on the ground
Ben Askren moves to side mount
Ben Askren is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Condit tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Carlos Condit. 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.
Carlos Condit tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ben Askren jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Condit goes down.
That punishment by Ben Askren has left Condit staggered! Ben Askren should try push forward now and finish this!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Ben Askren pushes Carlos Condit against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Askren jumps and tries to free his leg! Condit doesn't allow this but Ben Askren is able to get half guard here.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Carlos Condit.
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Round 3
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As the fight continues it seems that Ben Askren is taking the best of the fight.
Ben Askren moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Condit's left thigh
Askren avoids a dangerous strike from Condit
and counters with a solid straight!
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Carlos Condit's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Condit
Condit tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Condit's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Condit
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Condit's being punished here!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Condit
Carlos Condit 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 closed guard over Condit
Ben Askren wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Askren drills Carlos Condit's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Condit has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Condit
Askren struggles on the ground and tries to break Carlos Condit's guard...
Ben Askren is in Condit open guard now
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Carlos Condit is cooling the fight on the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Condit's being punished here!
Condit's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Condit's being punished here!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Carlos Condit closed his guard around Ben Askren.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Ben Askren looks to mount Carlos Condit...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Condit tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Condit's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Condit tries to escape from the full mount...
Ben Askren is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Ben Askren looks to pass to mount...
Askren slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Carlos Condit.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ben Askren rolls Carlos Condit to his stomach and takes his back!
Askren is in rear mount over Condit
Ben Askren wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Askren drills Carlos Condit's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The ref pulls off Ben Askren! Condit seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Ben Askren by TKO (GnP) at 3:48 Round 3
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 11/19 (58%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 29/38 (76%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 554 s
Statistics: Carlos Condit
Punches 0/9 (0%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/16 (62%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 554 s
You know what's coming with Ben Askren. Takedown. GnP. Repeat. Done. (Or die...this time done though).
Carlos Condit is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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.
Carlos Condit comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Askren moves forward looking for some action
Ben Askren shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
0:23 Round 1 and Askren is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Askren and Carlos Condit are cliched up against the cage. Askren steps for a throw
Carlos Condit is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The fighters are clinching.
Carlos Condit launches a knee while holding Askren's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Askren in the abdomen
Condit shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Askren.
Condit misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Condit blocks that. He made it look easy!
Carlos Condit tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Ben Askren's knows what to do here and blocks them
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Askren wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Askren moves forward and holds Condit
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Condit tries to take Ben Askren down... Askren stumbles backwards and Carlos Condit launches a few punches...
Ben Askren dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Incredible high kick!
Askren is worried!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Condit is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Ben Askren fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Condit's face!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
As the fight continues it seems that Ben Askren is taking the best of the fight.
Askren tries to improve position.
Condit adjusts and closes his guard.
Condit tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Condit tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Condit's face!
Carlos Condit blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Condit
Condit tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Condit's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Condit
Askren is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Ben Askren
Condit suddenly holds Ben Askren's arm and tries an armbar!
Askren can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Carlos Condit!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Condit
Askren is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Carlos Condit in his guard...
Carlos Condit keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Ben Askren
Condit throws a few hammer fists to the face of Ben Askren
Solid shots!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Ben Askren
Condit 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!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Ben Askren
Carlos Condit fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Askren's face!
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ben Askren creates enough space to control Carlos Condit's leg.
Carlos Condit is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Askren put Carlos Condit in closed guard.
Carlos Condit is in closed guard over Askren
Condit tries to escape from the closed guard
Carlos Condit any adventage in the ground.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Condit is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Carlos Condit!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Carlos Condit efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Condit tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Condit's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Askren is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Ben Askren tries to open Condit's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Ben Askren. Condit is unable to cover himself now!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Carlos Condit, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Askren is holding Carlos Condit's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Carlos Condit loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Condit tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Askren and Condit are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Carlos Condit is cooling the fight on the ground
Ben Askren is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Ben Askren looks to mount Carlos Condit...
Carlos Condit takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Cubierto El Campín (Bogotá, Colombia) are cheering for the fighters.
Carlos Condit tries a high kick!
Askren blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Carlos Condit gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Ben Askren!
Condit ducks under...
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Ben Askren! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Askren.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Nice punch by Ben Askren
that nearly tags Condit.
Solid kick to the leg from Carlos Condit
that visibly pains Askren.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Carlos Condit and Askren engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ben Askren is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Ben Askren goes with a looping right hand while Carlos Condit jumps back and jabs
Condit seems staggered and Ben Askren runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Condit goes down.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Askren moves on the ground
Askren cannot take advantage in the ground
Poorly executed technique. Carlos Condit looks to counter!
Condit tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Askren moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over Condit
Carlos Condit attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Condit
Condit 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.
Carlos Condit gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Ben Askren wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Ben Askren can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Condit
Carlos Condit attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Cubierto El Campín (Bogotá, Colombia) are cheering for the fighters.
Carlos Condit and Askren engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ben Askren is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Carlos Condit didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Carlos Condit is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Condit 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.
Condit clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Askren is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Carlos Condit, who is barely covering up!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Ben Askren pushes Carlos Condit against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Askren jumps and tries to free his leg! Condit doesn't allow this but Ben Askren is able to get half guard here.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Condit
Carlos Condit attempts to move to full guard
Carlos Condit manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Askren cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Condit can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Condit tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Condit breaths deeply while on the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Condit 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.
Condit misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Condit's face with those brutal elbows! Condit needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Askren moves on the ground
Ben Askren moves to side mount
Ben Askren is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Condit tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Carlos Condit. 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.
Carlos Condit tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ben Askren jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Condit goes down.
That punishment by Ben Askren has left Condit staggered! Ben Askren should try push forward now and finish this!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Ben Askren pushes Carlos Condit against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Askren jumps and tries to free his leg! Condit doesn't allow this but Ben Askren is able to get half guard here.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Carlos Condit.
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Round 3
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As the fight continues it seems that Ben Askren is taking the best of the fight.
Ben Askren moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Condit's left thigh
Askren avoids a dangerous strike from Condit
and counters with a solid straight!
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Carlos Condit's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Condit
Condit tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Condit's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Condit
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Condit's being punished here!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Condit
Carlos Condit 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 closed guard over Condit
Ben Askren wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Askren drills Carlos Condit's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Condit has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Condit
Askren struggles on the ground and tries to break Carlos Condit's guard...
Ben Askren is in Condit open guard now
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Carlos Condit is cooling the fight on the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Condit's being punished here!
Condit's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Condit's being punished here!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Condit tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Carlos Condit closed his guard around Ben Askren.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Ben Askren looks to mount Carlos Condit...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Condit tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Condit's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Condit tries to escape from the full mount...
Ben Askren is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Ben Askren looks to pass to mount...
Askren slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Carlos Condit.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Carlos Condit tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ben Askren rolls Carlos Condit to his stomach and takes his back!
Askren is in rear mount over Condit
Ben Askren wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Askren drills Carlos Condit's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The ref pulls off Ben Askren! Condit seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Ben Askren by TKO (GnP) at 3:48 Round 3
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 11/19 (58%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 29/38 (76%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 554 s
Statistics: Carlos Condit
Punches 0/9 (0%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/16 (62%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 554 s
You know what's coming with Ben Askren. Takedown. GnP. Repeat. Done. (Or die...this time done though).
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!