Post by The Sandmen on Sept 22, 2015 9:34:56 GMT -5
Ben Askren looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Josh Koscheck is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Koscheck didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Koscheck uses his forearms to block the impact!
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Koscheck to fight back!
Koscheck tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Koscheck
Askren is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Ben Askren
Koscheck tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Josh Koscheck controls the situation despite Ben Askren efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll on the ground...
Koscheck knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Ben Askren
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Askren's being punished here!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
Koscheck's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Ben Askren
Koscheck tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Josh Koscheck controls the situation despite Ben Askren efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Koscheck blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren works on the ground with his fingers over Koscheck's face
Koscheck shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Koscheck in his guard...
Ben Askren gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Askren's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Askren has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean 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 Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Askren is holding Josh Koscheck's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Josh Koscheck manages to switch to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Koscheck
Askren fires a barrage of punches at Koscheck's head!
This is bad! Askren is just pounding on Josh Koscheck's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Koscheck
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Koscheck's being punished here!
Koscheck has a small cut in his Mouth
Ben Askren is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Ben Askren uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Koscheck
Askren is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Ben Askren storms over Koscheck with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Koscheck's face with his elbows!
Koscheck's Right eye is beginning to swell
Ben Askren is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Askren tries to cover his face,
Ben Askren is in half guard over Koscheck
Ben Askren tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Ben Askren manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Askren is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Josh Koscheck, who is barely covering up!
Koscheck's Left eye is beginning to swell
Ben Askren is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Askren leans back...
He clobbers Josh Koscheck's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Koscheck's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Koscheck has a small cut in his Right cheek
Ben Askren is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Ben Askren looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Koscheck is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Mouth
Askren is in rear mount over Koscheck
Koscheck doesn't stop bleeding.
Koscheck launches a few weak punches
Askren blocks them effectively.
Askren is in rear mount over Koscheck
Koscheck doesn't stop bleeding.
Koscheck has given his back to Ben Askren who is trying to get one hook in!
Ben Askren has one hook in!
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 Ben Askren.
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Round 2
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Josh Koscheck is a bloody mess!
Askren is holding Josh Koscheck's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Josh Koscheck!
Askren ducks under...
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Koscheck is grappling.
He looks for an opening to attack.
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Koscheck is holding Ben Askren's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Ben Askren
Josh Koscheck seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Koscheck tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Ben Askren
Koscheck doesn't stop bleeding.
Josh Koscheck 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.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Ben Askren
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Koscheck tries to move to full mount!
Askren won't allow him to take this position easily.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Askren
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Koscheck tries to jump to side mount.
Ben Askren closed his guard around Josh Koscheck.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Ben Askren
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Askren measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Koscheck's side.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Ben Askren
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Askren tries to show some ground skills
Koscheck uses his strength to keep Koscheck at a disadvantage
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Askren
Josh Koscheck continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Askren
Koscheck doesn't stop bleeding.
Askren tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He succeeds!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Askren
Koscheck doesn't stop bleeding.
Askren measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Koscheck's side.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Askren
Koscheck is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Ben Askren isolates Josh Koscheck's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Josh Koscheck is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck doesn't stop bleeding.
Koscheck tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Koscheck's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
That brutal impact left Koscheck laid out on the mat! Ben Askren's corner come in to congratulate him!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Forehead
Winner is Ben Askren by KO (Elbow) at 2:32 Round 2
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 2/1 (200%)
GnP strikes 31/43 (72%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 393 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/13 (46%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 393 s
Takedowns!
Josh Koscheck is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Koscheck didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Koscheck uses his forearms to block the impact!
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Koscheck to fight back!
Koscheck tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Koscheck
Askren is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Ben Askren
Koscheck tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Josh Koscheck controls the situation despite Ben Askren efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll on the ground...
Koscheck knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Ben Askren
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Askren's being punished here!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
Koscheck's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Ben Askren
Koscheck tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Josh Koscheck controls the situation despite Ben Askren efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Koscheck blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren works on the ground with his fingers over Koscheck's face
Koscheck shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Koscheck in his guard...
Ben Askren gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Askren's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Askren has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean 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 Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Askren is holding Josh Koscheck's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Josh Koscheck manages to switch to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Koscheck
Askren fires a barrage of punches at Koscheck's head!
This is bad! Askren is just pounding on Josh Koscheck's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Koscheck
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Koscheck's being punished here!
Koscheck has a small cut in his Mouth
Ben Askren is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Ben Askren uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Koscheck
Askren is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Ben Askren storms over Koscheck with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Koscheck's face with his elbows!
Koscheck's Right eye is beginning to swell
Ben Askren is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Askren tries to cover his face,
Ben Askren is in half guard over Koscheck
Ben Askren tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Ben Askren manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Askren is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Josh Koscheck, who is barely covering up!
Koscheck's Left eye is beginning to swell
Ben Askren is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Askren leans back...
He clobbers Josh Koscheck's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Koscheck's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Koscheck has a small cut in his Right cheek
Ben Askren is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Ben Askren looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Koscheck is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Mouth
Askren is in rear mount over Koscheck
Koscheck doesn't stop bleeding.
Koscheck launches a few weak punches
Askren blocks them effectively.
Askren is in rear mount over Koscheck
Koscheck doesn't stop bleeding.
Koscheck has given his back to Ben Askren who is trying to get one hook in!
Ben Askren has one hook in!
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 Ben Askren.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Josh Koscheck is a bloody mess!
Askren is holding Josh Koscheck's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Josh Koscheck!
Askren ducks under...
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Koscheck is grappling.
He looks for an opening to attack.
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Koscheck is holding Ben Askren's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Ben Askren
Josh Koscheck seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Koscheck tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Ben Askren
Koscheck doesn't stop bleeding.
Josh Koscheck 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.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Ben Askren
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Koscheck tries to move to full mount!
Askren won't allow him to take this position easily.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Askren
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Koscheck tries to jump to side mount.
Ben Askren closed his guard around Josh Koscheck.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Ben Askren
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Askren measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Koscheck's side.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Ben Askren
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Askren tries to show some ground skills
Koscheck uses his strength to keep Koscheck at a disadvantage
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Askren
Josh Koscheck continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Askren
Koscheck doesn't stop bleeding.
Askren tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He succeeds!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Askren
Koscheck doesn't stop bleeding.
Askren measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Koscheck's side.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Askren
Koscheck is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Ben Askren isolates Josh Koscheck's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Josh Koscheck is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck doesn't stop bleeding.
Koscheck tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Koscheck's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
That brutal impact left Koscheck laid out on the mat! Ben Askren's corner come in to congratulate him!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Forehead
Winner is Ben Askren by KO (Elbow) at 2:32 Round 2
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 2/1 (200%)
GnP strikes 31/43 (72%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 393 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/13 (46%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 393 s
Takedowns!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!