Post by The Sandman on Oct 21, 2022 7:35:13 GMT -5
Askren enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Ben Askren looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Royce Gracie looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Royce Gracie comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Askren and Royce move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Askren and Royce circle around the center of the cage.
Royce moves backwards and Ben Askren is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Royce Gracie throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Askren.
The two exchange wildly
Royce is connecting with a few punches
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Askren goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Pitty-pat punches from Royce
They're bothering Askren even though they aren't hurting him.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Royce is taking this opportunity to rest.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Askren is able to break the lock.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Royce moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to turn away and scramble out. Royce Gracie takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Ben Askren spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Royce Gracie moves forward looking for some grappling action
Royce has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Ben Askren tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Royce is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren takes a break to breathe while holding Royce Gracie.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Royce Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Ben Askren
Great move by Royce who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Ben Askren pushes away Royce trying to keep the fight at striking range
Royce doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ben Askren
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce launches a few hard punches to Ben Askren's ribs!
Askren struggles and protects himself.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ben Askren is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Askren
Royce Gracie looks to posture up and open Ben Askren's guard...
Ben Askren has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Askren
Royce tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Royce Gracie fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Askren
Royce shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Askren pushes Royce Gracie forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Royce
Askren struggles on the ground and tries to break Royce Gracie's guard...
Ben Askren is in Royce open guard now
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Royce
Ben Askren is looking to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce Gracie has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Royce
Royce switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Askren struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Royce misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Askren struggles on the ground and tries to break Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce doesn't want to free his opponent and Askren continues in closed guard
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Royce
Askren tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Royce leans and gets Ben Askren's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Askren blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce moves backwards and Ben Askren is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Askren goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Royce is holding Ben Askren's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Ben Askren
Royce works on the ground with his fingers over Askren's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to turn into his oponent...
That Twister Neck Crank looks tight...
That Twister Neck Crank from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Royce Gracie tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Askren scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Askren goes down.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Askren is able to break the lock.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Royce moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Askren
Royce steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Royce Gracie tries a kimura
Askren breaks the lock.
Royce clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Askren
Royce Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce breaks the closed guard of Ben Askren and moves to half guard
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Ben Askren
Royce Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Askren creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Royce is holding Ben Askren's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to turn away and scramble out. Royce Gracie takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Ben Askren spins out and gets back to his feet.
Royce misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Askren tries to show some ground skills
Ben Askren put Royce in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Askren
Royce Gracie isolates Ben Askren's left arm looking for an armbar...
Ben Askren manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Royce Gracie lost his dominant position.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Royce
Royce Gracie slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Ben Askren cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Good looking punches from Ben Askren on the ground
deflected by Royce.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce tries to show some ground skills
Royce Gracie put Askren in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Ben Askren moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Askren pushes Royce Gracie and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Terrible one sided match... Askren was not ready to fight a fighter of Royce Gracie caliber.
Royce and Askren circle around the center of the cage.
Royce Gracie tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Askren goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Ben Askren can't prevent his opponent from passing. Royce looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Askren
Royce sits over his knees and pushes away Askren's leg!
Royce Gracie is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to turn in and scramble out. Royce Gracie timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Ben Askren slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Royce
Royce works on the ground with his fingers over Askren's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Royce
Royce attempts a triangle from bottom! Ben Askren slips out. Royce quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ben Askren slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Ben Askren circles around Royce
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Royce looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ben Askren's punches
Askren is on the receiving end of a great combo by Royce.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Askren goes down.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Ben Askren struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Royce breaths deeply while on the ground
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Royce moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Royce clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Askren tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ben Askren is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie is looking to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Royce Gracie gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Askren
Royce works on the ground with his fingers over Askren's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Askren time to recover. Ben Askren seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
Royce Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ben Askren tries to turn in and scramble out. Royce Gracie timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Ben Askren slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Royce
Royce Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Askren blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Royce's guard.
Royce misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Askren throws a few hammer fists to the face of Royce Gracie
Blocked by Royce.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Royce
Royce Gracie was tooling Ben Askren for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ben Askren lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Askren is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Ben Askren
Royce catch Ben Askren's right arm and tries a kimura
Ben Askren holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Royce Gracie doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Ben Askren shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Ben Askren breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Ben Askren
Royce is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Royce suddenly holds Ben Askren's arm and tries an armbar!
Askren can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Royce Gracie!
John McCarthy 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 steps backwards away from Royce Gracie. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ben Askren has seen better days.
Ben Askren fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Askren and Royce circle around the center of the cage.
Royce Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Ben Askren
Great move by Royce who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Ben Askren pushes away Royce trying to keep the fight at striking range
Royce doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ben Askren
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Ben Askren is on his back after that attempt
Royce is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
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 Royce's moves.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Royce Gracie, but it's close.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Royce and Askren circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ben Askren is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Askren
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Ben Askren's guard...
Royce Gracie is in Askren open guard now
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Ben Askren can't prevent his opponent from passing. Royce looks to work from half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Ben Askren sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Royce sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Royce is in open guard over Askren... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Askren hyper-extended his left leg
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Askren's eyes...
Askren hyper-extended his left leg
That Kneebar looks tight...
Royce secures the lock while Ben Askren refuses to tap... John McCarthy jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Royce Gracie by Submission (Kneebar) at 1:38 Round 4
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/22 (27%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 597 s
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 9/11 (82%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 587 s
Royce did better crawling-around-on-the-ground work than Askren did.
Ben Askren looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Royce Gracie looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Royce Gracie comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Askren and Royce move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Askren and Royce circle around the center of the cage.
Royce moves backwards and Ben Askren is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Royce Gracie throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Askren.
The two exchange wildly
Royce is connecting with a few punches
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Askren goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Pitty-pat punches from Royce
They're bothering Askren even though they aren't hurting him.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Royce is taking this opportunity to rest.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Askren is able to break the lock.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Royce moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to turn away and scramble out. Royce Gracie takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Ben Askren spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Royce Gracie moves forward looking for some grappling action
Royce has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Ben Askren tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Royce is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren takes a break to breathe while holding Royce Gracie.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Royce Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Ben Askren
Great move by Royce who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Ben Askren pushes away Royce trying to keep the fight at striking range
Royce doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ben Askren
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce launches a few hard punches to Ben Askren's ribs!
Askren struggles and protects himself.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ben Askren is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Askren
Royce Gracie looks to posture up and open Ben Askren's guard...
Ben Askren has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Askren
Royce tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Royce Gracie fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Askren
Royce shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Askren pushes Royce Gracie forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Royce
Askren struggles on the ground and tries to break Royce Gracie's guard...
Ben Askren is in Royce open guard now
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Royce
Ben Askren is looking to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce Gracie has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Royce
Royce switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Askren struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Royce misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Askren struggles on the ground and tries to break Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce doesn't want to free his opponent and Askren continues in closed guard
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Royce
Askren tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Royce leans and gets Ben Askren's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Askren blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce moves backwards and Ben Askren is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Askren goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Royce is holding Ben Askren's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Ben Askren
Royce works on the ground with his fingers over Askren's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to turn into his oponent...
That Twister Neck Crank looks tight...
That Twister Neck Crank from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Royce Gracie tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Askren scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Askren goes down.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Askren is able to break the lock.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Royce moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Askren
Royce steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Royce Gracie tries a kimura
Askren breaks the lock.
Royce clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Askren
Royce Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce breaks the closed guard of Ben Askren and moves to half guard
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Ben Askren
Royce Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Askren creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Royce is holding Ben Askren's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to turn away and scramble out. Royce Gracie takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Ben Askren spins out and gets back to his feet.
Royce misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Askren tries to show some ground skills
Ben Askren put Royce in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Askren
Royce Gracie isolates Ben Askren's left arm looking for an armbar...
Ben Askren manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Royce Gracie lost his dominant position.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Royce
Royce Gracie slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Ben Askren cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Good looking punches from Ben Askren on the ground
deflected by Royce.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce tries to show some ground skills
Royce Gracie put Askren in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Ben Askren moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Askren pushes Royce Gracie and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Terrible one sided match... Askren was not ready to fight a fighter of Royce Gracie caliber.
Royce and Askren circle around the center of the cage.
Royce Gracie tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Askren goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Ben Askren can't prevent his opponent from passing. Royce looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Askren
Royce sits over his knees and pushes away Askren's leg!
Royce Gracie is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to turn in and scramble out. Royce Gracie timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Ben Askren slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Royce
Royce works on the ground with his fingers over Askren's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Royce
Royce attempts a triangle from bottom! Ben Askren slips out. Royce quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ben Askren slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Ben Askren circles around Royce
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Royce looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ben Askren's punches
Askren is on the receiving end of a great combo by Royce.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Askren goes down.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Ben Askren struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Royce breaths deeply while on the ground
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Royce moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Royce clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Askren tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ben Askren is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie is looking to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Royce Gracie gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Askren
Royce works on the ground with his fingers over Askren's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Askren time to recover. Ben Askren seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
Royce Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ben Askren tries to turn in and scramble out. Royce Gracie timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Ben Askren slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Royce
Royce Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Askren blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Royce's guard.
Royce misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Askren throws a few hammer fists to the face of Royce Gracie
Blocked by Royce.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Royce
Royce Gracie was tooling Ben Askren for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ben Askren lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Askren is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Ben Askren
Royce catch Ben Askren's right arm and tries a kimura
Ben Askren holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Royce Gracie doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Ben Askren shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Ben Askren breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Ben Askren
Royce is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Royce suddenly holds Ben Askren's arm and tries an armbar!
Askren can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Royce Gracie!
John McCarthy 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 steps backwards away from Royce Gracie. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ben Askren has seen better days.
Ben Askren fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Askren and Royce circle around the center of the cage.
Royce Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Ben Askren
Great move by Royce who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Ben Askren pushes away Royce trying to keep the fight at striking range
Royce doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Ben Askren
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Askren goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Ben Askren is on his back after that attempt
Royce is standing while Askren is on the ground on his back
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 Royce's moves.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Royce Gracie, but it's close.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Royce and Askren circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ben Askren is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Askren
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Ben Askren's guard...
Royce Gracie is in Askren open guard now
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Ben Askren can't prevent his opponent from passing. Royce looks to work from half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Ben Askren sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Askren
Royce sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Royce is in open guard over Askren... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Askren hyper-extended his left leg
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Askren's eyes...
Askren hyper-extended his left leg
That Kneebar looks tight...
Royce secures the lock while Ben Askren refuses to tap... John McCarthy jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Royce Gracie by Submission (Kneebar) at 1:38 Round 4
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/22 (27%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 597 s
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 9/11 (82%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 587 s
Royce did better crawling-around-on-the-ground work than Askren did.
