Post by The Sandmen on Dec 18, 2015 20:12:10 GMT -5
Georges St-Pierre 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.
Ben Askren looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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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 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Askren is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Georges St-Pierre is on his back after that attempt
Askren is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Askren opts to jump inside GSP's guard.
GSP didn't see that coming. Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP now.
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
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 open guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Askren blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Georges St-Pierre jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Georges St-Pierre storms over Askren with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Ben Askren blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed 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 half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
GSP sits over his knees and pushes away Askren's leg!
Askren closes his legs around Georges St-Pierre's leg. GSP is not able to move away now!
Askren is trying to counter now!
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 half guard over Askren
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 2:10 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half 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 half guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
GSP tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Askren from the side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Ben Askren...
Ben Askren sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Askren looks to be in very good shape.
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.
Askren misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
GSP tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Askren from the side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Ben Askren manages to switch to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
GSP leans back...
Askren eyes him warily.
Georges St-Pierre is in half 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,
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 open 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.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed 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.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP struggles on the ground and tries to break Ben Askren's guard...
Askren doesn't want to free his opponent and GSP continues in closed guard
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed 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's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed 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,
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Left cheek
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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GSP has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Georges St-Pierre is measuring Askren with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
GSP goes down.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Ben Askren wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Askren drills Georges St-Pierre's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Not a desiderable position that Askren is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
GSP tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Askren 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.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
GSP steps forward
Ben Askren catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Georges St-Pierre didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Deep breaths from Georges St-Pierre who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
That hit Askren who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Askren tries to move to full mount
Askren's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Askren tries to improve position.
GSP adjusts and closes his guard.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
GSP measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Askren moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
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!
GSP's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre 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.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
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! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Ben Askren pushes Georges St-Pierre against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Georges St-Pierre struggles not allowing Ben Askren improve his position.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Askren looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Georges St-Pierre's punches
Askren is on the receiving end of a great combo by GSP.
Ben Askren and GSP engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Georges St-Pierre is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Askren is holding Georges St-Pierre's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre 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.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Georges St-Pierre takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre can't prevent his opponent from passing. Askren looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over GSP
Ben Askren tries to pass Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Ben Askren manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
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! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Ben Askren looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Georges St-Pierre takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Ben Askren looks to posture up and open Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Ben Askren forces Georges St-Pierre to open his guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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GSP studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
GSP moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Askren with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
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
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Ben Askren can't prevent his opponent from passing. GSP looks to work from half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
GSP is taking this opportunity to rest.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but Ben Askren sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP tries to escape from the closed guard
Georges St-Pierre any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre aggressively and repeatedly punches Askren.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
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 is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
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
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.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
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
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,
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Askren shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
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
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
GSP struggles and frees his leg!
Ben Askren is in half guard over GSP
GSP has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in half guard.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Askren lifts his opponent off the ground!
Brilliant side slam!
Ben Askren is in side 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!
Askren is in rear mount 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 3:05 in the 3 round
Askren is in rear mount over GSP
Askren tries to get a hook in!
GSP rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP has Askren controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Askren is unable to move under GSP control.
Askren is in rear mount over GSP
GSP has Askren controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Askren is unable to move under GSP control.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
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 has a small cut in his Nose
Askren is in rear mount over GSP
Askren tries to get a hook in!
GSP rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over GSP
Ben Askren tries to free his leg
Georges St-Pierre moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
GSP throws a low kick
Ben Askren blocks.
GSP misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
GSP tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. GSP is clinching with Askren.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch to Ben Askren ribs and the tries to trip him
Askren loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
The fighters are clinching.
GSP grab one of Ben Askren's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Askren done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
GSP goes down.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre 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.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Ben Askren pushes Georges St-Pierre against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Georges St-Pierre struggles not allowing Ben Askren improve his position.
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Askren moves on the ground
Ben Askren moves to side mount
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
GSP is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Deep breaths from Georges St-Pierre who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
That hit Askren who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Ben Askren fakes some punches
GSP ties him up.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
GSP measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Ben Askren pushes Georges St-Pierre against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Askren jumps and tries to free his leg! GSP doesn't allow this but Ben Askren is able to get half guard here.
Ben Askren is in half guard over GSP
GSP launches a few weak punches
Askren blocks them effectively.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over GSP
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
GSP's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Askren misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
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 open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
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 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!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Askren is holding Georges St-Pierre's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Ben Askren looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Georges St-Pierre takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
GSP is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
GSP's Right eye is beginning to swell
Askren is in rear mount over GSP
GSP has Askren controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Askren is unable to move under GSP control.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren moves to better his position on the ground...
Ben Askren viciously slams hammer blows to GSP's face!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Forehead
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Askren is in rear mount over GSP
Ben Askren hovers above GSP
Good punches to GSP's body.
Askren is in rear mount over GSP
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
Askren tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Georges St-Pierre. 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.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Askren sprawls and remains on his feet.
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
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's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP breaks the closed guard of Ben Askren and moves to half guard
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
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 side 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 4:40 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Ben Askren...
Ben Askren sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg...
Askren rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
GSP is holding Ben Askren's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
GSP slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ben Askren.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 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...
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben 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!
Bang! Askren's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP 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!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben 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
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
John McCarthy 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.
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Askren is holding Georges St-Pierre's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Georges St-Pierre pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Askren gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Georges St-Pierre doesn't let Ben Askren get in on his legs.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Georges St-Pierre!
Ben Askren is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Askren! It would have finished this fight.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
GSP won't budge, forcing Askren to pull guard.
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
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,
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
Ben Askren jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
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
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.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Askren tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Ben Askren. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
Ben Askren tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Ben Askren who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Georges St-Pierre is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Ben Askren gets the advantage
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Georges St-Pierre blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
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! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
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,
Askren's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
Askren tries to escape from the closed guard
Ben Askren any adventage in the ground.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre 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.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Ben Askren has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Ben Askren by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 8/10 (80%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 43/76 (57%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 1587,35
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 1360,87
Time on the ground 1162 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 1/6 (17%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 48/82 (59%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 2388,74
Clinch Damage 7,56
Ground Damage 2040,87
Time on the ground 1149 s
This was a good fight. Both guys damage did. Good wrestling fighting and whatever else it is these two elities do. Both had streaks of effectiveness.
Ben Askren looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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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 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Askren is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
GSP goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Georges St-Pierre is on his back after that attempt
Askren is standing while GSP is on the ground on his back
Askren opts to jump inside GSP's guard.
GSP didn't see that coming. Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP now.
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
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 open guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Askren blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Georges St-Pierre jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Georges St-Pierre can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Georges St-Pierre storms over Askren with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Ben Askren blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed 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 half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
GSP sits over his knees and pushes away Askren's leg!
Askren closes his legs around Georges St-Pierre's leg. GSP is not able to move away now!
Askren is trying to counter now!
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 half guard over Askren
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 2:10 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in half 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 half guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
GSP tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Askren from the side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Ben Askren...
Ben Askren sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Askren looks to be in very good shape.
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.
Askren misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
GSP tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Askren from the side mount!
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Georges St-Pierre in his guard.
Ben Askren manages to switch to half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
GSP leans back...
Askren eyes him warily.
Georges St-Pierre is in half 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,
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 open 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.
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around GSP
He succeeds!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed 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.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP struggles on the ground and tries to break Ben Askren's guard...
Askren doesn't want to free his opponent and GSP continues in closed guard
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed 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's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Georges St-Pierre is in closed 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,
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Left cheek
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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GSP has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Georges St-Pierre is measuring Askren with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
GSP goes down.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Ben Askren wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Askren drills Georges St-Pierre's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to stand up!
Askren doesn't allow him!
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Not a desiderable position that Askren is in now. Georges St-Pierre is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
GSP tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Askren 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.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
GSP steps forward
Ben Askren catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Georges St-Pierre didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Deep breaths from Georges St-Pierre who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
That hit Askren who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Askren tries to move to full mount
Askren's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Askren tries to improve position.
GSP adjusts and closes his guard.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
GSP measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Askren moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
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!
GSP's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre 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.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
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! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Ben Askren pushes Georges St-Pierre against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Georges St-Pierre struggles not allowing Ben Askren improve his position.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Askren looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Georges St-Pierre's punches
Askren is on the receiving end of a great combo by GSP.
Ben Askren and GSP engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Georges St-Pierre is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Askren is holding Georges St-Pierre's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
GSP measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre 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.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Georges St-Pierre takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre can't prevent his opponent from passing. Askren looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over GSP
Ben Askren tries to pass Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Ben Askren manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
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! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Ben Askren looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Georges St-Pierre takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Ben Askren looks to posture up and open Georges St-Pierre's guard...
Ben Askren forces Georges St-Pierre to open his guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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GSP studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
GSP moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Askren with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
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
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass to half guard...
Ben Askren can't prevent his opponent from passing. GSP looks to work from half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
GSP is taking this opportunity to rest.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Georges St-Pierre tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Georges St-Pierre passes momentarily but Ben Askren sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
GSP tries to escape from the closed guard
Georges St-Pierre any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre aggressively and repeatedly punches Askren.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
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 is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Georges St-Pierre uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
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
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.
Poorly executed technique. Georges St-Pierre looks to counter!
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
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,
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Georges St-Pierre is in closed guard over Askren
Askren shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
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
Georges St-Pierre tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Georges St-Pierre
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
GSP struggles and frees his leg!
Ben Askren is in half guard over GSP
GSP has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in half guard.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Askren lifts his opponent off the ground!
Brilliant side slam!
Ben Askren is in side 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!
Askren is in rear mount 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 3:05 in the 3 round
Askren is in rear mount over GSP
Askren tries to get a hook in!
GSP rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
GSP is trying to counter now!
GSP has Askren controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Askren is unable to move under GSP control.
Askren is in rear mount over GSP
GSP has Askren controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Askren is unable to move under GSP control.
Georges St-Pierre gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
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 has a small cut in his Nose
Askren is in rear mount over GSP
Askren tries to get a hook in!
GSP rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over GSP
Ben Askren tries to free his leg
Georges St-Pierre moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
GSP throws a low kick
Ben Askren blocks.
GSP misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
GSP tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. GSP is clinching with Askren.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Georges St-Pierre fakes a punch to Ben Askren ribs and the tries to trip him
Askren loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
The fighters are clinching.
GSP grab one of Ben Askren's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Askren done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
GSP goes down.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre 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.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Ben Askren pushes Georges St-Pierre against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Georges St-Pierre struggles not allowing Ben Askren improve his position.
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Askren moves on the ground
Ben Askren moves to side mount
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
GSP is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Deep breaths from Georges St-Pierre who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
That hit Askren who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Ben Askren fakes some punches
GSP ties him up.
GSP tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
GSP measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Ben Askren pushes Georges St-Pierre against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Askren jumps and tries to free his leg! GSP doesn't allow this but Ben Askren is able to get half guard here.
Ben Askren is in half guard over GSP
GSP launches a few weak punches
Askren blocks them effectively.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over GSP
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
GSP's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Askren misses a step and Georges St-Pierre sees an opportunity to counter him!
Georges St-Pierre attempts to move to full guard
Georges St-Pierre manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
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 open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
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 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!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Askren is holding Georges St-Pierre's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Georges St-Pierre
Ben Askren looks to mount Georges St-Pierre...
Georges St-Pierre takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
GSP is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
GSP's Right eye is beginning to swell
Askren is in rear mount over GSP
GSP has Askren controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Askren is unable to move under GSP control.
GSP clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren moves to better his position on the ground...
Ben Askren viciously slams hammer blows to GSP's face!
There is a small laceration on Georges St-Pierre's Forehead
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Askren is in rear mount over GSP
Ben Askren hovers above GSP
Good punches to GSP's body.
Askren is in rear mount over GSP
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
Askren tries to stand up!
GSP doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Georges St-Pierre. 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.
GSP fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Askren sprawls and remains on his feet.
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
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's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Georges St-Pierre tries to better his position on the ground...
GSP breaks the closed guard of Ben Askren and moves to half guard
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
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 side 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 4:40 in the 4 round
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre looks to mount Ben Askren...
Ben Askren sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Georges St-Pierre is in half guard over Askren
Georges St-Pierre tries to free his leg...
Askren rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
GSP is holding Ben Askren's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Georges St-Pierre is in side mount over Ben Askren
Georges St-Pierre looks to pass to mount...
GSP slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ben Askren.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 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...
Georges St-Pierre keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben 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!
Bang! Askren's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben Askren
GSP 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!
Georges St-Pierre is in full mount over Ben 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
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
John McCarthy 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.
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Askren is holding Georges St-Pierre's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Georges St-Pierre shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Georges St-Pierre to fight back!
GSP jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Georges St-Pierre pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Askren gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Georges St-Pierre doesn't let Ben Askren get in on his legs.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Georges St-Pierre can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Georges St-Pierre!
Ben Askren is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Askren! It would have finished this fight.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
GSP won't budge, forcing Askren to pull guard.
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
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,
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Georges St-Pierre is in open guard over Askren
GSP tries to jump to side mount.
Ben Askren jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
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
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.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
GSP measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Askren tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Ben Askren. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
GSP doesn't stop bleeding.
Ben Askren tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Ben Askren who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Georges St-Pierre is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Ben Askren gets the advantage
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Georges St-Pierre blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Georges St-Pierre's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
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! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
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,
Askren's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
You can see GSP's blood making stains in the mat.
Askren tries to escape from the closed guard
Ben Askren any adventage in the ground.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over GSP
Georges St-Pierre 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.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Ben Askren has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Ben Askren by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Georges St-Pierre
Punches 8/10 (80%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 43/76 (57%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 1587,35
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 1360,87
Time on the ground 1162 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 1/6 (17%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 48/82 (59%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 2388,74
Clinch Damage 7,56
Ground Damage 2040,87
Time on the ground 1149 s
This was a good fight. Both guys damage did. Good wrestling fighting and whatever else it is these two elities do. Both had streaks of effectiveness.