Post by The Sandmen on Feb 17, 2017 10:02:15 GMT -5
Ben Askren looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Lyoto Machida doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Lyoto Machida today.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Lyoto Machida can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lyoto struggles... Ben Askren is unable to take him down
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lyoto won't budge, forcing Askren to pull guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Askren
Lyoto is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lyoto blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Askren misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Lyoto Machida manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lyoto tries to cover his face,
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Askren
Lyoto Machida goes for an americana!
Askren breaks free.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Askren
Lyoto Machida tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Lyoto Machida manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Lyoto Machida uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Ben Askren
Lyoto Machida 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.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lyoto tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Ben Askren
Lyoto Machida takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Ben Askren shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Ben Askren breaks that americana attempt!
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Lyoto Machida uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Ben Askren
Lyoto 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!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida aggressively and repeatedly punches Askren.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Ben Askren
Deep breaths from Ben Askren who tries a hammer punch to Lyoto's ribs.
Lyoto blocks those punches
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lyoto's side.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Ben Askren
Lyoto Machida throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Askren breaks the lock showing some skills...
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Lyoto Machida uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Askren misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Askren struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida rolls him over and takes his back!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Askren
Askren has given his back to Lyoto Machida who is trying to get one hook in!
Lyoto Machida has one hook in!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Askren tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Askren is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
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 2
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Lyoto Machida launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Askren blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Ben Askren's cheek! Askren stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Lyoto Machida. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Lyoto is holding Ben Askren's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Lyoto Machida keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lyoto tries to cover his face,
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Ben Askren
Lyoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Ben Askren
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Ben Askren...
Lyoto Machida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Ben Askren
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Askren's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Lyoto
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Lyoto Machida rolls Ben Askren to his stomach and takes his back!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Lyoto Machida 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! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Askren's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Lyoto is in rear mount over Askren
Askren has given his back to Lyoto Machida who is trying to get one hook in!
Lyoto Machida has one hook in!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Lyoto has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Askren.
Nicely done! Lyoto now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Askren with two hooks in
Lyoto tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Askren!
Lyoto has one of his arm over Ben Askren's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Lyoto is in rear mount over Askren with two hooks in
Askren is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Lyoto tries to use some of his tricky moves but Lyoto's is smart enough to counter him.
Lyoto is in rear mount over Askren with two hooks in
Lyoto tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Askren!
Askren adopts the turtle defense and Lyoto is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Askren with two hooks in
Lyoto Machida tries to get his arm under Ben Askren's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Ben Askren's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Ben Askren easily defends the attempt.
Lyoto is in rear mount over Askren with two hooks in
Lyoto tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Askren!
Lyoto has one of his arm over Ben Askren's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Askren with two hooks in
Askren has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Askren is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Lyoto is in rear mount over Askren with two hooks in
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Lyoto Machida uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Askren!
Lyoto has one of his arm over Ben Askren's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Askren with two hooks in
Lyoto is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Lyoto Machida slides his arm under Ben Askren's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Punishing hold!
Ben Askren pushes up and slides Lyoto Machida's arm over his chin.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Lyoto is in rear mount over Askren with two hooks in
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 Lyoto's moves.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Lyoto is in rear mount over Askren with two hooks in
Askren tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Lyoto Machida 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
makes Askren stumble back!
Askren's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
Askren seems staggered and Lyoto Machida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Askren!
Nice move by Lyoto who clinches and pushes Askren against the cage
Askren doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Lyoto Machida embrace and tries to move away...
Lyoto Machida pushes Askren forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto tries to take Ben Askren down... Askren stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Askren's jaw!
Askren's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto launches a few hard punches to Ben Askren's ribs!
Ben Askren's ribs shows the damage! Lyoto Machida is working his opponent ribs!
Askren ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ben Askren grapple with Lyoto Machida and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Lyoto manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Ben Askren moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Askren tries to grapple
Lyoto moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lyoto struggles... Ben Askren is unable to take him down
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Askren blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Ben Askren's cheek! Askren stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Askren's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Askren seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lyoto is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Lyoto launches a kick to Askren's thigh
Loud pop!
Lyoto is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Lyoto launches a kick to Askren's thigh
Loud pop!
Lyoto is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
0:37 Round 3 and Askren is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Ben Askren launches an up-kick intended for Lyoto Machida's head...
Lyoto leans out of the way.
Lyoto is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren launches an up-kick intended for Lyoto Machida's head...
Lyoto leans out of the way.
Lyoto is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren kicks his legs trying to keep Lyoto Machida away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Lyoto is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Lyoto launches a kick to Askren's thigh
Loud pop!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Lyoto Machida. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Askren climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lyoto struggles... Ben Askren is unable to take him down
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Chin
Ben Askren is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lyoto won't budge, forcing Askren to pull guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Lyoto Machida 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! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Askren
Lyoto struggles on the ground and tries to break Ben Askren's guard...
Lyoto Machida is in Askren open guard now
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Askren
Lyoto Machida tries to finish with a leg lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Askren's eyes...
That leglock looks tight...
This is over! Askren can't stand the pain and taps!
Winner is Lyoto Machida by Submission (leglock) at 2:06 Round 3
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/6 (17%)
GnP strikes 8/26 (31%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 504 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 11/15 (73%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/10 (90%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 454 s
Askren's wrestling was off, and Machida capitalized.
Lyoto Machida doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Lyoto Machida today.
Lyoto Machida comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Lyoto Machida can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The two exchange wildly
Lyoto is connecting with a few punches
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lyoto struggles... Ben Askren is unable to take him down
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lyoto won't budge, forcing Askren to pull guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Askren
Lyoto is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lyoto blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Askren misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto Machida tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Lyoto Machida manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lyoto tries to cover his face,
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Askren
Lyoto Machida goes for an americana!
Askren breaks free.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over Askren
Lyoto Machida tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Lyoto Machida manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Lyoto Machida uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Ben Askren
Lyoto Machida 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.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lyoto tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Ben Askren
Lyoto Machida takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Ben Askren shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Ben Askren breaks that americana attempt!
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Lyoto Machida uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Ben Askren
Lyoto 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!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Lyoto Machida doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto Machida aggressively and repeatedly punches Askren.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Ben Askren
Deep breaths from Ben Askren who tries a hammer punch to Lyoto's ribs.
Lyoto blocks those punches
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Lyoto's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lyoto's side.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Ben Askren
Lyoto Machida throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Askren breaks the lock showing some skills...
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Lyoto Machida uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Askren misses a step and Lyoto Machida sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Askren struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida rolls him over and takes his back!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Askren
Askren has given his back to Lyoto Machida who is trying to get one hook in!
Lyoto Machida has one hook in!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Askren tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Askren is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida loses balance and goes to the ground.
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 2
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Lyoto Machida launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Askren blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Ben Askren's cheek! Askren stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Lyoto Machida. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Lyoto is holding Ben Askren's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Lyoto Machida in his guard.
Lyoto Machida keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lyoto tries to cover his face,
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Ben Askren
Lyoto breaths deeply while on the ground
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Ben Askren
Lyoto Machida looks to mount Ben Askren...
Lyoto Machida slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Ben Askren
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Askren's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Lyoto
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Lyoto Machida rolls Ben Askren to his stomach and takes his back!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Lyoto Machida 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! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Askren's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Lyoto is in rear mount over Askren
Askren has given his back to Lyoto Machida who is trying to get one hook in!
Lyoto Machida has one hook in!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Lyoto has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Askren.
Nicely done! Lyoto now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Askren with two hooks in
Lyoto tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Askren!
Lyoto has one of his arm over Ben Askren's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Lyoto is in rear mount over Askren with two hooks in
Askren is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Lyoto tries to use some of his tricky moves but Lyoto's is smart enough to counter him.
Lyoto is in rear mount over Askren with two hooks in
Lyoto tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Askren!
Askren adopts the turtle defense and Lyoto is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Askren with two hooks in
Lyoto Machida tries to get his arm under Ben Askren's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Ben Askren's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Ben Askren easily defends the attempt.
Lyoto is in rear mount over Askren with two hooks in
Lyoto tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Askren!
Lyoto has one of his arm over Ben Askren's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Askren with two hooks in
Askren has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Askren is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Lyoto is in rear mount over Askren with two hooks in
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Lyoto's cheek from the guard.
Lyoto Machida uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Lyoto Machida looks to counter!
Lyoto tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Askren!
Lyoto has one of his arm over Ben Askren's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Lyoto is in rear mount over Askren with two hooks in
Lyoto is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Lyoto Machida slides his arm under Ben Askren's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Punishing hold!
Ben Askren pushes up and slides Lyoto Machida's arm over his chin.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Lyoto is in rear mount over Askren with two hooks in
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 Lyoto's moves.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Lyoto is in rear mount over Askren with two hooks in
Askren tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Lyoto Machida 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A right hand from Lyoto Machida
makes Askren stumble back!
Askren's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Ben Askren goes with a looping right hand while Lyoto Machida jumps back and jabs
Askren seems staggered and Lyoto Machida runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over Askren!
Nice move by Lyoto who clinches and pushes Askren against the cage
Askren doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Lyoto Machida embrace and tries to move away...
Lyoto Machida pushes Askren forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto tries to take Ben Askren down... Askren stumbles backwards and Lyoto Machida launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Askren's jaw!
Askren's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto launches a few hard punches to Ben Askren's ribs!
Ben Askren's ribs shows the damage! Lyoto Machida is working his opponent ribs!
Askren ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ben Askren grapple with Lyoto Machida and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Lyoto manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Ben Askren moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Askren tries to grapple
Lyoto moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lyoto struggles... Ben Askren is unable to take him down
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto Machida launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Askren blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Ben Askren's cheek! Askren stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Askren's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Askren seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lyoto is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Lyoto launches a kick to Askren's thigh
Loud pop!
Lyoto is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Lyoto launches a kick to Askren's thigh
Loud pop!
Lyoto is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
0:37 Round 3 and Askren is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Ben Askren launches an up-kick intended for Lyoto Machida's head...
Lyoto leans out of the way.
Lyoto is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren launches an up-kick intended for Lyoto Machida's head...
Lyoto leans out of the way.
Lyoto is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Ben Askren kicks his legs trying to keep Lyoto Machida away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Lyoto is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
Lyoto launches a kick to Askren's thigh
Loud pop!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Lyoto Machida. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Askren climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lyoto struggles... Ben Askren is unable to take him down
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Lyoto Machida to fight back!
Lyoto feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Chin
Ben Askren is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lyoto won't budge, forcing Askren to pull guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Lyoto Machida 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! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over Askren
Lyoto struggles on the ground and tries to break Ben Askren's guard...
Lyoto Machida is in Askren open guard now
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over Askren
Lyoto Machida tries to finish with a leg lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Askren's eyes...
That leglock looks tight...
This is over! Askren can't stand the pain and taps!
Winner is Lyoto Machida by Submission (leglock) at 2:06 Round 3
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/6 (17%)
GnP strikes 8/26 (31%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 504 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 11/15 (73%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/10 (90%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 454 s
Askren's wrestling was off, and Machida capitalized.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!