Post by The Sandmen on May 16, 2016 9:00:01 GMT -5
Ben Askren glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Wanderlei Silva 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
Askren is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Ben Askren and Wanderlei Silva touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Wanderlei Silva didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Wanderlei uses his forearms to block the impact!
Poorly executed technique. Wanderlei Silva looks to counter!
Askren is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Wanderlei is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Ben Askren, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Left cheek
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Wanderlei's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Wanderlei tries to cover his face,
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Wanderlei Silva 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.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to escape from the full mount...
Wanderlei Silva is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Wanderlei's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Wanderlei tries to cover his face,
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva keeps control and remains in side mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Ben Askren attempts to trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva keeps control and remains in side mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Wanderlei's cheek from the guard.
Wanderlei Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Wanderlei Silva 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!
Wanderlei doesn't allow him!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Wanderlei Silva. 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 Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
Wanderlei wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Askren doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Wanderlei goes down.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva 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.
Wanderlei clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Askren moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva 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 beginning to swell
Ben Askren is in half guard over Wanderlei
Ben Askren storms over Wanderlei with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Wanderlei's face with his elbows!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Wanderlei
Askren is looking to end this fight with strikes
Wanderlei anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Wanderlei
Ben Askren tries to pass Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Ben Askren manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei 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 4:25 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei 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.
Wanderlei clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren tries to open Wanderlei's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Ben Askren. Wanderlei is unable to cover himself now!
Wanderlei has a small cut in his Forehead
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Askren is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren works on the ground with his fingers over Wanderlei's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Ben Askren has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Askren moves to shoot
Wanderlei misses a knee.
Wanderlei Silva is opening up on Askren and raining down combinations!
Askren's corner looks worried!
Wanderlei Silva has found an opening in the defense of Askren, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Askren is wobbling!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva tries a middle kick
Askren blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Nice punches from Wanderlei Silva.
Even nicer blocks from Askren.
Wanderlei clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Wanderlei is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Hard blow to Askren's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva 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 Wanderlei
Askren is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Wanderlei tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Wanderlei Silva controls the situation despite Ben Askren efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Wanderlei Silva aggressively and repeatedly punches Askren.
Good job by Askren blocking and slipping the blows.
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Wanderlei Silva isolates Ben Askren's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Ben Askren is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Askren measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Wanderlei blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
Wanderlei Silva and Askren engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Wanderlei grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Askren
Wanderlei Silva hovers above Askren
Good punches to Askren's body.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Askren
Wanderlei tries to jump to side mount.
Ben Askren closed his guard around Wanderlei Silva.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Wanderlei's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Wanderlei tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Wanderlei Silva looks to mount Ben Askren...
Ben Askren takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Askren
Wanderlei Silva throws down elbows...
Askren is not making himself an easy target.
Wanderlei misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Wanderlei's cheek from the guard.
Wanderlei Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Askren
Wanderlei Silva pushes Ben Askren against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Wanderlei jumps and tries to free his leg! Askren doesn't allow this but Wanderlei Silva is able to get half guard here.
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Askren
Wanderlei is looking to end this fight with strikes
Askren anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Wanderlei Silva keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Askren
Wanderlei holds Ben Askren and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Askren was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Askren
Wanderlei Silva pushes Askren's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Wanderlei who is in full mount! Askren is in trouble now!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
Wanderlei doesn't allow him!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Wanderlei tries to open up Ben Askren's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Askren in the side of the head
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
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 Wanderlei's moves.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Wanderlei Silva tries to open Askren's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Wanderlei Silva. Askren is unable to cover himself now!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
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 Wanderlei's moves.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Wanderlei Silva, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Wanderlei throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Askren's defense muffles the blows.
Wanderlei misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Wanderlei is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva 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 Wanderlei
Askren tries to stand up!
Wanderlei doesn't allow him!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei is moving on the ground...
Askren tries to counter Wanderlei's moves on the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Wanderlei
Deep breaths from Wanderlei Silva who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
That hit Askren who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Crushing shot to Askren's body! He's holding his side
Ben Askren is in open guard over Wanderlei
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Wanderlei's face!
Wanderlei Silva blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva 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 beginning to swell
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Askren's ribs.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Askren tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Askren launches a kick
but Wanderlei Silva avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Askren's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Forehead
Crisp uppercut by Askren followed by a hard jab
Wanderlei deflects the blows.
Askren is holding Wanderlei Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Wanderlei Silva shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Wanderlei Silva tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Wanderlei Silva!
Askren is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Left cheek
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Askren wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Wanderlei wants nothing of that and pushes Askren.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Ben Askren closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Wanderlei Silva jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Wanderlei Silva looks to counter!
Wanderlei Silva steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Left eye
Wanderlei is holding Ben Askren's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Wanderlei Silva looks to mount Ben Askren...
Wanderlei Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Wanderlei blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
You can see Askren's blood making stains in the mat.
Good looking punches from Wanderlei Silva on the ground
They could take their toll on Askren.
Askren's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Wanderlei Silva tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Wanderlei Silva appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Askren's eyes...
Wanderlei is locking that armbar...
Askren is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Wanderlei Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Askren struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Wanderlei Silva appears to be unbreakable
Askren breaks the lock showing some skills...
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Wanderlei fires a barrage of punches at Askren's head!
This is bad! Wanderlei is just pounding on Ben Askren's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Wanderlei Silva turns out the lights for Askren! What an astonishing KO by Wanderlei!
Askren's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Askren has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Wanderlei Silva by KO (GnP) at 3:59 Round 3
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 22/50 (44%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 642 s
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 6/18 (33%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 38/67 (57%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 642 s
A tale of 2 fights. Part 1, Askren took Wanderlei down and dominated him for the entire first round. Just dominated him. But Wand is tough and survived hardcore. Then in round 2, Wanderlei kept it standing and dominated Benson Askren. Just dominated him. Then in round 3, Askren got a takedown and it seemed like it could be Askrens turn to turn the tides via turn again,b ut Wanderlei reversed and dominated again for the finish, as Ben was still groggy from the previous beating. I mean, round.
Wanderlei Silva 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
Askren is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Ben Askren and Wanderlei Silva touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Wanderlei Silva didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Wanderlei uses his forearms to block the impact!
Poorly executed technique. Wanderlei Silva looks to counter!
Askren is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Wanderlei is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Ben Askren, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Left cheek
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Wanderlei's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Wanderlei tries to cover his face,
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Wanderlei Silva 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.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to escape from the full mount...
Wanderlei Silva is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Wanderlei's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Wanderlei tries to cover his face,
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva keeps control and remains in side mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Ben Askren attempts to trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva keeps control and remains in side mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Wanderlei's cheek from the guard.
Wanderlei Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Wanderlei Silva 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!
Wanderlei doesn't allow him!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Wanderlei Silva. 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 Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
Wanderlei wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Askren doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Wanderlei goes down.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva 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.
Wanderlei clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Askren moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva 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 beginning to swell
Ben Askren is in half guard over Wanderlei
Ben Askren storms over Wanderlei with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Askren doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Wanderlei's face with his elbows!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Wanderlei
Askren is looking to end this fight with strikes
Wanderlei anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Wanderlei
Ben Askren tries to pass Wanderlei Silva's guard...
Ben Askren manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Wanderlei Silva manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei 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 4:25 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei 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.
Wanderlei clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren tries to open Wanderlei's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Ben Askren. Wanderlei is unable to cover himself now!
Wanderlei has a small cut in his Forehead
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Askren is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren works on the ground with his fingers over Wanderlei's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Ben Askren has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Askren moves to shoot
Wanderlei misses a knee.
Wanderlei Silva is opening up on Askren and raining down combinations!
Askren's corner looks worried!
Wanderlei Silva has found an opening in the defense of Askren, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Askren is wobbling!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva tries a middle kick
Askren blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Nice punches from Wanderlei Silva.
Even nicer blocks from Askren.
Wanderlei clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Wanderlei is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Hard blow to Askren's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva 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 Wanderlei
Askren is in closed guard... Wanderlei tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Wanderlei tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Wanderlei Silva controls the situation despite Ben Askren efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Wanderlei Silva aggressively and repeatedly punches Askren.
Good job by Askren blocking and slipping the blows.
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Wanderlei Silva isolates Ben Askren's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Ben Askren is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Wanderlei Silva gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Askren measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Wanderlei blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Wanderlei Silva in his guard...
Wanderlei Silva keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wiener Stadthalle (Vienna, Austria) are cheering for the fighters.
Wanderlei Silva and Askren engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Wanderlei grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Askren
Wanderlei Silva hovers above Askren
Good punches to Askren's body.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Askren
Wanderlei tries to jump to side mount.
Ben Askren closed his guard around Wanderlei Silva.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Wanderlei's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Wanderlei tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Wanderlei's side.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Wanderlei Silva looks to mount Ben Askren...
Ben Askren takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Askren
Wanderlei Silva throws down elbows...
Askren is not making himself an easy target.
Wanderlei misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Wanderlei's cheek from the guard.
Wanderlei Silva uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Wanderlei Silva is in open guard over Askren
Wanderlei Silva pushes Ben Askren against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Wanderlei jumps and tries to free his leg! Askren doesn't allow this but Wanderlei Silva is able to get half guard here.
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Askren
Wanderlei is looking to end this fight with strikes
Askren anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Wanderlei Silva keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Askren
Wanderlei holds Ben Askren and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Askren was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Wanderlei Silva is in half guard over Askren
Wanderlei Silva pushes Askren's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Wanderlei who is in full mount! Askren is in trouble now!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
Wanderlei doesn't allow him!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Wanderlei tries to open up Ben Askren's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Askren in the side of the head
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
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 Wanderlei's moves.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Wanderlei Silva tries to open Askren's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Wanderlei Silva. Askren is unable to cover himself now!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
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 Wanderlei's moves.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Wanderlei Silva, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Wanderlei throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Askren's defense muffles the blows.
Wanderlei misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Wanderlei is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva 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 Wanderlei
Askren tries to stand up!
Wanderlei doesn't allow him!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei is moving on the ground...
Askren tries to counter Wanderlei's moves on the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Wanderlei
Deep breaths from Wanderlei Silva who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
That hit Askren who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Crushing shot to Askren's body! He's holding his side
Ben Askren is in open guard over Wanderlei
Askren launches a barrage of elbows over Wanderlei's face!
Wanderlei Silva blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei Silva 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 beginning to swell
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Wanderlei launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Askren's ribs.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Wanderlei
Askren tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Askren launches a kick
but Wanderlei Silva avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Askren's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Forehead
Crisp uppercut by Askren followed by a hard jab
Wanderlei deflects the blows.
Askren is holding Wanderlei Silva's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Wanderlei Silva shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Wanderlei Silva tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Wanderlei Silva!
Askren is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Left cheek
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Askren wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Wanderlei wants nothing of that and pushes Askren.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Ben Askren closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Wanderlei Silva jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Wanderlei Silva looks to counter!
Wanderlei Silva steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Left eye
Wanderlei is holding Ben Askren's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Wanderlei Silva is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Wanderlei Silva looks to mount Ben Askren...
Wanderlei Silva slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Wanderlei's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Wanderlei blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
You can see Askren's blood making stains in the mat.
Good looking punches from Wanderlei Silva on the ground
They could take their toll on Askren.
Askren's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Wanderlei Silva tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Wanderlei Silva appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Askren's eyes...
Wanderlei is locking that armbar...
Askren is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Wanderlei Silva throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Askren struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Wanderlei Silva appears to be unbreakable
Askren breaks the lock showing some skills...
Wanderlei Silva is in full mount over Ben Askren
Wanderlei fires a barrage of punches at Askren's head!
This is bad! Wanderlei is just pounding on Ben Askren's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Wanderlei Silva turns out the lights for Askren! What an astonishing KO by Wanderlei!
Askren's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Askren has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Wanderlei Silva by KO (GnP) at 3:59 Round 3
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 22/50 (44%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 642 s
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 6/18 (33%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 38/67 (57%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 642 s
A tale of 2 fights. Part 1, Askren took Wanderlei down and dominated him for the entire first round. Just dominated him. But Wand is tough and survived hardcore. Then in round 2, Wanderlei kept it standing and dominated Benson Askren. Just dominated him. Then in round 3, Askren got a takedown and it seemed like it could be Askrens turn to turn the tides via turn again,b ut Wanderlei reversed and dominated again for the finish, as Ben was still groggy from the previous beating. I mean, round.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!