Post by The Sandmen on Feb 7, 2016 1:49:39 GMT -5
Carlos Condit looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Ben Askren glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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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Condit and Askren move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Nice punches from Ben Askren.
Condit staggers backwards. Askren wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Carlos Condit steps forward and fires a high kick!
Askren blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Condit clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Carlos Condit is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Askren into his guard.
Crushing shot to Condit's body! He's holding his side
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!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Condit
Askren tries to open up Condit with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Condit is trying to block them with his hands...
Condit's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Condit
Condit 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 Condit
Askren is in closed guard... Condit 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 Condit
Askren is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Condit misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren throws down elbows...
Condit is not making himself an easy target.
Ben Askren is in closed 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.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
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
Condit is taking this opportunity to rest.
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!
Condit's Left eye is beginning to swell
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Condit
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Condit's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Condit doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in closed 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.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
A bad move from Ben Askren
allows Condit to land a solid head kick.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Condit steps forward
Askren feints.
A furious flurry of punches from Carlos Condit
puts Askren in a world of hurt!
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Condit goes down.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Carlos Condit can't prevent his opponent from passing. Askren looks to work from half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Condit
Ben Askren tries to pass Carlos Condit's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Carlos Condit regains 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.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren fires a barrage of punches at Condit's head!
The punches go wide.
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.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
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.
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 stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Condit moves forward looking for some action
Ben Askren struggles a bit before breaking Condit's attemp of grappling
An overhand right from Carlos Condit that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Askren's stops that one with his face! How is Askren standing?!
Carlos Condit fakes a punch and launches himself over Ben Askren
Great move by Condit who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Carlos Condit launches a knee towards Ben Askren's right tight
Askren struggles and blocks the impact.
Condit clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Askren struggles and launches a few punches to Condit's head
Those punches are hitting! Condit covers his head!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
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...
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Askren looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Carlos Condit's punches
Condit is on the receiving end of a great combo by Askren.
Askren goes to the body...
He punishes Condit's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Ben Askren closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Carlos Condit is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Askren into his guard.
Hard blow to Condit's mid-section, he seems hurt
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Condit
Not a desiderable position that Askren is in now. Carlos Condit is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
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
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Condit tries to cover his face,
Condit's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Ben Askren
Carlos Condit sits high on Ben Askren's chest and pulls his leg underneath Askren's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Askren tries to roll out. He's too quick for Carlos Condit and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Condit and it cost him top position.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Condit tries to cover his face,
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Ben Askren
Carlos Condit sits high on Ben Askren's chest and pulls his leg underneath Askren's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Askren tries to roll out. He's too quick for Carlos Condit and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Condit and it cost him top position.
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 use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) is cheering him!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Condit 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 Carlos Condit
Not a desiderable position that Condit is in now. Ben Askren is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Askren tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Condit's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Condit doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Condit tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Condit
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Condit's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Condit doesn't fight back!
Condit has a small cut in his Chin
Ben Askren is in half guard over Condit
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Condit is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Askren is in rear mount over Condit
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Condit's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Condit doesn't fight back!
Askren is in rear mount over Condit
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Condit's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Condit doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Carlos Condit's Right eye
Askren is in rear mount over Condit
Condit has Askren controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Askren is unable to move under Condit control.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Askren leans back...
He clobbers Carlos Condit's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Condit's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Askren is in rear mount over Condit
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!
Condit seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Askren is in rear mount over Condit
Condit has given his back to Ben Askren who is trying to get one hook in!
Ben Askren has one hook in!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Askren is in rear mount over Condit with one hook in
Askren has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Condit.
Nicely done! Askren now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Askren is in rear mount over Condit with two hooks in
Askren fires a barrage of punches at Condit's head!
This is bad! Askren is just pounding on Carlos Condit's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Condit to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Condit.
Condit's Left eye is beginning to swell
Winner is Ben Askren by TKO (GnP) at 4:12 Round 2
Statistics: Carlos Condit
Punches 10/13 (77%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/12 (33%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 391 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 13/16 (81%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 42/69 (61%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 391 s
Standing = Condit. Wrestling - Askren.
Ben Askren glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Condit and Askren move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Nice punches from Ben Askren.
Condit staggers backwards. Askren wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Carlos Condit steps forward and fires a high kick!
Askren blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Condit clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Carlos Condit is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Askren into his guard.
Crushing shot to Condit's body! He's holding his side
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!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Condit
Askren tries to open up Condit with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Condit is trying to block them with his hands...
Condit's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Condit
Condit 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 Condit
Askren is in closed guard... Condit 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 Condit
Askren is in closed guard... Condit tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Condit misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren throws down elbows...
Condit is not making himself an easy target.
Ben Askren is in closed 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.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
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
Condit is taking this opportunity to rest.
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!
Condit's Left eye is beginning to swell
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Condit
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Condit's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Condit doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in closed 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.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
A bad move from Ben Askren
allows Condit to land a solid head kick.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Condit steps forward
Askren feints.
A furious flurry of punches from Carlos Condit
puts Askren in a world of hurt!
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Condit goes down.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Condit
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Carlos Condit can't prevent his opponent from passing. Askren looks to work from half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Condit
Ben Askren tries to pass Carlos Condit's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Carlos Condit regains 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.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren fires a barrage of punches at Condit's head!
The punches go wide.
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.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
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.
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 stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Condit moves forward looking for some action
Ben Askren struggles a bit before breaking Condit's attemp of grappling
An overhand right from Carlos Condit that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Askren's stops that one with his face! How is Askren standing?!
Carlos Condit fakes a punch and launches himself over Ben Askren
Great move by Condit who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Carlos Condit launches a knee towards Ben Askren's right tight
Askren struggles and blocks the impact.
Condit clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Askren struggles and launches a few punches to Condit's head
Those punches are hitting! Condit covers his head!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
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...
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Askren looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Carlos Condit's punches
Condit is on the receiving end of a great combo by Askren.
Askren goes to the body...
He punishes Condit's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Ben Askren closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Carlos Condit is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Askren into his guard.
Hard blow to Condit's mid-section, he seems hurt
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Condit
Not a desiderable position that Askren is in now. Carlos Condit is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
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
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Condit tries to cover his face,
Condit's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Ben Askren
Carlos Condit sits high on Ben Askren's chest and pulls his leg underneath Askren's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Askren tries to roll out. He's too quick for Carlos Condit and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Condit and it cost him top position.
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Condit's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Condit tries to cover his face,
Carlos Condit is in full mount over Ben Askren
Carlos Condit sits high on Ben Askren's chest and pulls his leg underneath Askren's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Askren tries to roll out. He's too quick for Carlos Condit and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Condit and it cost him top position.
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 use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) is cheering him!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Carlos Condit
Condit 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 Carlos Condit
Not a desiderable position that Condit is in now. Ben Askren is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Askren tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Condit's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Condit doesn't fight back!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Carlos Condit
Condit tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Condit
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Condit's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Condit doesn't fight back!
Condit has a small cut in his Chin
Ben Askren is in half guard over Condit
Askren delivers a few accurate elbows!
Condit is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Askren is in rear mount over Condit
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Condit's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Condit doesn't fight back!
Askren is in rear mount over Condit
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Condit's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Condit doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Carlos Condit's Right eye
Askren is in rear mount over Condit
Condit has Askren controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Askren is unable to move under Condit control.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Askren leans back...
He clobbers Carlos Condit's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Condit's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Askren is in rear mount over Condit
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!
Condit seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Askren is in rear mount over Condit
Condit has given his back to Ben Askren who is trying to get one hook in!
Ben Askren has one hook in!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Askren is in rear mount over Condit with one hook in
Askren has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Condit.
Nicely done! Askren now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Askren is in rear mount over Condit with two hooks in
Askren fires a barrage of punches at Condit's head!
This is bad! Askren is just pounding on Carlos Condit's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Condit to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Condit.
Condit's Left eye is beginning to swell
Winner is Ben Askren by TKO (GnP) at 4:12 Round 2
Statistics: Carlos Condit
Punches 10/13 (77%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/12 (33%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 391 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 13/16 (81%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 42/69 (61%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 391 s
Standing = Condit. Wrestling - Askren.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!