Post by The Sandman on Feb 24, 2023 1:45:21 GMT -5
Nick Diaz looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Ben Askren looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Nick Diaz has fight Ben Askren 2 times. He has lost 1 of them.
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Nick Diaz comes with a 5 fight losing streak.
Ben Askren comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Nick Diaz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Nicholas
Ben Askren looks to posture up and open Nick Diaz's guard...
Nick Diaz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Nicholas
Nick Diaz 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 Nicholas
0:46 Round 1 and Askren is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Askren tries to escape from the closed guard
Ben Askren any adventage in the ground.
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Nick Diaz tries to take advantage...
Askren is in closed guard... Nicholas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Nicholas tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Nick Diaz controls the situation despite Ben Askren efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Nicholas tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Nick Diaz controls the situation despite Ben Askren efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Nicholas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nicholas tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
As the fight continues it seems that Ben Askren is taking the best of the fight.
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Nicholas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nicholas tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Nicholas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nicholas's side.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll on the ground...
Nicholas knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll on the ground...
Nicholas knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Nicholas's ribs.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Nicholas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Nicholas blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Nicholas
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Nicholas's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Nicholas
Askren is in closed guard... Nicholas tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Ben Askren on the ground
deflected by Nicholas.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Nicholas
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Nicholas
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Nicholas
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Askren tries to cover his face,
Askren has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Nicholas
Askren is in closed guard... Nicholas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Nick Diaz doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Nicholas tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Nick Diaz controls the situation despite Ben Askren efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to escape from the full mount...
Askren struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Nick Diaz pushes Ben Askren down and prevents his attempts to escape
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Nick Diaz 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! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Nicholas goes for an armbar!
Ben Askren breaks the lock and pushes away Nick Diaz, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Nick Diaz. 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.
Nicholas and Askren circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Good leg kicks from Nick Diaz.
Ben Askren defends with ease.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Ben Askren fakes a move and moves laterally.
Askren is holding Nick Diaz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nick Diaz loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nicholas tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Nicholas's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Nick Diaz's Forehead
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz 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.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Askren throws a few hammer fists to the face of Nick Diaz
Solid shots!
Herb Dean 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 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Nick Diaz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Askren
Nicholas shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Askren doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Nick Diaz embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Askren who put distance between them
Nick Diaz attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Ben Askren circles around Nicholas
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ben Askren
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Nicholas
Ben Askren is cooling the fight on the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Nicholas
Nicholas tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Nicholas
Nick Diaz overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Askren pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Nicholas
Ben Askren tries to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Ben Askren manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over Nicholas
Ben Askren tries to free his leg...
Nicholas rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Ben Askren
Nick Diaz looks to mount Ben Askren...
Nick Diaz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Nicholas is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Nick Diaz rolls Ben Askren to his stomach and takes his back!
Nicholas is in rear mount over Askren
Askren has given his back to Nick Diaz who is trying to get one hook in!
Nick Diaz has one hook in!
Nicholas is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Askren has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Askren is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Nicholas is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Nicholas 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! Nicholas now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Nicholas is in rear mount over Askren with two hooks in
Nicholas tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Askren!
Askren rolls on the ground and he is looking at the ceiling while Nick Diaz's on his back but with only one hook in!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Nick Diaz. 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.
Nicholas 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 Nicholas.
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nicholas is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Nicholas
Nicholas measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Nicholas
Nicholas tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over Nicholas
Nicholas reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Askren blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Nicholas clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Askren tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over Nicholas
Nicholas is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Nick Diaz tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Nicholas
Ben Askren tries to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Ben Askren manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Ben Askren looks to mount Nick Diaz...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Askren gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Nick Diaz! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Nick Diaz doesn't defend himself!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nicholas 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.
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren rolls him over and takes his back!
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas
Askren tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Nicholas! Askren has one hook in and keeps working!
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas with one hook in
Nicholas is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Nicholas holds Ben Askren's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Ben Askren, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Ben Askren is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Askren studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ben Askren
Ben Askren is in open guard over Nicholas
Nick Diaz has seen better days.
Nicholas throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ben Askren realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Askren climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Askren is standing while Nicholas is on the ground on his back
Askren opts to jump inside Nicholas's guard.
Nicholas didn't see that coming. Ben Askren is in open guard over Nicholas now.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Nicholas
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Nick Diaz's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Nicholas
Nicholas tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Nicholas
Askren use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Nick Diaz holds Ben Askren and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Nick Diaz looks to counter!
Askren is in closed guard... Nicholas tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Nicholas
Ben Askren tries to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Ben Askren manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Nicholas
Nicholas measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Askren blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Nicholas
Ben Askren fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Nicholas's face!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Nicholas
Ben Askren tries to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Nick Diaz regains half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Nicholas
Nick Diaz 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.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Nicholas
Nick Diaz attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean 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.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Askren decides to launch some tentative punches
Nick Diaz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Askren is holding Nick Diaz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nick Diaz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Ben Askren looks to mount Nick Diaz...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren rolls him over and takes his back!
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas
Askren tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Nicholas! Askren has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas with one hook in
Askren has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Nicholas.
Nicely done! Askren now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas with two hooks in
Nicholas has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Nicholas is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Ben Askren on the ground
They could take their toll on Nicholas.
Nicholas has a small cut in his Left cheek
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas with two hooks in
Nicholas is breathing hard. He is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for him now on.
Nicholas has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Nicholas is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas with two hooks in
Askren tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Nicholas!
Nicholas adopts the turtle defense and Askren is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas with two hooks in
Nicholas is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Askren tries to use some of his tricky moves but Askren's is smart enough to counter him.
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas with two hooks in
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Nicholas's being punished here!
Nicholas's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas with two hooks in
Nicholas has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Nicholas is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas with two hooks in
Askren gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Nick Diaz! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Nick Diaz doesn't defend himself!
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas with two hooks in
Askren tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Nicholas!
Nicholas adopts the turtle defense and Askren is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
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 4
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Askren and Nicholas circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Nick Diaz
gets deflected.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ben Askren circles around Nicholas
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nicholas is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Nicholas
Askren tries to move to full mount
Askren succeeds
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Ben Askren throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Nicholas breaks the lock showing some skills...
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Nick Diaz to fight back!
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nicholas tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Ben Askren doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Nicholas clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Nicholas
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz 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.
Nicholas misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Nick Diaz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Ben Askren has seen better days.
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Askren is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nicholas is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Ben Askren pushes Nick Diaz down and prevents his attempts to escape
Herb Dean 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.
Nick Diaz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Nick Diaz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Ben Askren has punished Nicholas very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Nick Diaz!
Askren ducks under...
Nick Diaz just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Askren quickly defends.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Askren is holding Nick Diaz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nick Diaz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Ben Askren looks to mount Nick Diaz...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ben Askren rolls Nick Diaz to his stomach and takes his back!
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas
Askren gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Nick Diaz! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Nick Diaz doesn't defend himself!
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas
Askren is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Nicholas has given his back to Ben Askren who is trying to get one hook in!
Ben Askren has one hook in!
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas with one hook in
Askren has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Nicholas.
Nicely done! Askren now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas with two hooks in
Askren is getting frustrated here.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Ben Askren, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Askren studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
I think Nick Diaz needs to learn how to pace himself better. His performance is suffering from his exhaustion.
Nicholas and Askren circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Ben Askren!
Nicholas is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Nick Diaz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Askren is breathing hard. He is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for him now on.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nicholas goes down.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Nicholas
Askren moves on the ground
Ben Askren moves to side mount
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Askren is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
I think Ben Askren needs to learn how to pace himself better. His performance is suffering from his exhaustion.
Askren is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nicholas tries to show some ground skills
Askren uses his strength to keep Askren at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Askren tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Nick Diaz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren rolls him over and takes his back!
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas
Askren tries to open up Nick Diaz's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Nicholas in the side of the head
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas
Ben Askren tries to get his arm under Nick Diaz's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Nick Diaz's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Nick Diaz easily defends the attempt.
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas
Ben Askren slides his arm under Nick Diaz's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Nick Diaz pushes up and slides Ben Askren's arm over his chin.
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas
Askren tries to end this with a RNC!
Nicholas manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Nicholas is trying to counter now!
Nicholas has Askren controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Askren is unable to move under Nicholas control.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Nicholas
Nicholas tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Nicholas's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Nicholas
Askren use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka, Japan) is cheering him!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Ben Askren is fading quickly.
Ben Askren looks to pass to mount...
Askren slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Nick Diaz.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Nick Diaz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Nick Diaz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Ben Askren throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Nicholas breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nicholas launches a few weak punches
Askren blocks them effectively.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz looks rather shattered.
Nick Diaz tries to roll on the ground...
Askren knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren rolls him over and takes his back!
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas
Ben Askren throws his leg over Nick Diaz's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Ben Askren's rear naked choke attempt!
Nick Diaz frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Ben Askren and ends up on top!
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Nick Diaz to fight back!
Nicholas has Askren controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Askren is unable to move under Nicholas control.
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.
Nicholas looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Nicholas and Askren circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Askren and Nicholas circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Askren moves backwards and Nick Diaz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Ben Askren by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Nick Diaz
Punches 5/13 (38%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/22 (32%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1115 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 1/3 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 49/59 (83%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1105 s
Stamina fight. And Ben won. Does that mean Ben Askren has more stamina than Nick Diaz? LOLOLOLOLOLOL wut.
Ben Askren looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Nick Diaz has fight Ben Askren 2 times. He has lost 1 of them.
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Nick Diaz comes with a 5 fight losing streak.
Ben Askren comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Nick Diaz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Nicholas
Ben Askren looks to posture up and open Nick Diaz's guard...
Nick Diaz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Nicholas
Nick Diaz 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 Nicholas
0:46 Round 1 and Askren is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Askren tries to escape from the closed guard
Ben Askren any adventage in the ground.
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Nick Diaz tries to take advantage...
Askren is in closed guard... Nicholas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Nicholas tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Nick Diaz controls the situation despite Ben Askren efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Nicholas tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Nick Diaz controls the situation despite Ben Askren efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Nicholas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nicholas tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
As the fight continues it seems that Ben Askren is taking the best of the fight.
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Nicholas's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nicholas tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Nicholas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nicholas's side.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll on the ground...
Nicholas knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll on the ground...
Nicholas knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Nicholas's ribs.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Nicholas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Nicholas blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Nicholas
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Nicholas's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Nicholas
Askren is in closed guard... Nicholas tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Ben Askren on the ground
deflected by Nicholas.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Nicholas
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Nicholas
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Nicholas
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Askren's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Askren tries to cover his face,
Askren has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Nicholas
Askren is in closed guard... Nicholas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Nick Diaz doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Nicholas tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Nick Diaz controls the situation despite Ben Askren efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to escape from the full mount...
Askren struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Askren is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Nick Diaz pushes Ben Askren down and prevents his attempts to escape
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to move on the ground and shows Nick Diaz 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! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Nicholas goes for an armbar!
Ben Askren breaks the lock and pushes away Nick Diaz, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Nick Diaz. 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.
Nicholas and Askren circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Good leg kicks from Nick Diaz.
Ben Askren defends with ease.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Ben Askren fakes a move and moves laterally.
Askren is holding Nick Diaz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nick Diaz loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nicholas tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Nicholas's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Nick Diaz's Forehead
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz 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.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Askren throws a few hammer fists to the face of Nick Diaz
Solid shots!
Herb Dean 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 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Nick Diaz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Askren
Nicholas shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Askren doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Nick Diaz embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Askren who put distance between them
Nick Diaz attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Ben Askren circles around Nicholas
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ben Askren
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over Nicholas
Ben Askren is cooling the fight on the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Nicholas
Nicholas tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Nicholas
Nick Diaz overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Askren pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Nicholas
Ben Askren tries to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Ben Askren manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over Nicholas
Ben Askren tries to free his leg...
Nicholas rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Ben Askren
Nick Diaz looks to mount Ben Askren...
Nick Diaz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Nicholas is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Nick Diaz rolls Ben Askren to his stomach and takes his back!
Nicholas is in rear mount over Askren
Askren has given his back to Nick Diaz who is trying to get one hook in!
Nick Diaz has one hook in!
Nicholas is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Askren has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Askren is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Nicholas is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Nicholas 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! Nicholas now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Nicholas is in rear mount over Askren with two hooks in
Nicholas tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Askren!
Askren rolls on the ground and he is looking at the ceiling while Nick Diaz's on his back but with only one hook in!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Nick Diaz. 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.
Nicholas 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 Nicholas.
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nicholas is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Nicholas
Nicholas measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Askren's side.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Nicholas
Nicholas tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over Nicholas
Nicholas reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Askren blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Nicholas clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Askren tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over Nicholas
Nicholas is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Nick Diaz tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Nicholas
Ben Askren tries to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Ben Askren manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Ben Askren looks to mount Nick Diaz...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Askren gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Nick Diaz! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Nick Diaz doesn't defend himself!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nicholas 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.
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Ben Askren tries to take advantage...
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren rolls him over and takes his back!
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas
Askren tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Nicholas! Askren has one hook in and keeps working!
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas with one hook in
Nicholas is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Nicholas holds Ben Askren's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Ben Askren, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Ben Askren is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Askren studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ben Askren
Ben Askren is in open guard over Nicholas
Nick Diaz has seen better days.
Nicholas throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ben Askren realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Askren climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Askren is standing while Nicholas is on the ground on his back
Askren opts to jump inside Nicholas's guard.
Nicholas didn't see that coming. Ben Askren is in open guard over Nicholas now.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Nicholas
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Nick Diaz's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Nicholas
Nicholas tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Nicholas
Askren use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Nick Diaz holds Ben Askren and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Nick Diaz looks to counter!
Askren is in closed guard... Nicholas tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Nicholas
Ben Askren tries to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Ben Askren manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Nicholas
Nicholas measures the resilience of Askren's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Askren blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Nicholas
Ben Askren fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Nicholas's face!
Ben Askren is in half guard over Nicholas
Ben Askren tries to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Nick Diaz regains half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Nicholas
Nick Diaz 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.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Nicholas
Nick Diaz attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean 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.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Askren decides to launch some tentative punches
Nick Diaz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Askren is holding Nick Diaz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nick Diaz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Ben Askren looks to mount Nick Diaz...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren rolls him over and takes his back!
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas
Askren tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Nicholas! Askren has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas with one hook in
Askren has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Nicholas.
Nicely done! Askren now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas with two hooks in
Nicholas has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Nicholas is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Ben Askren on the ground
They could take their toll on Nicholas.
Nicholas has a small cut in his Left cheek
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas with two hooks in
Nicholas is breathing hard. He is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for him now on.
Nicholas has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Nicholas is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas with two hooks in
Askren tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Nicholas!
Nicholas adopts the turtle defense and Askren is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas with two hooks in
Nicholas is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Askren tries to use some of his tricky moves but Askren's is smart enough to counter him.
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas with two hooks in
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Nicholas's being punished here!
Nicholas's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas with two hooks in
Nicholas has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Nicholas is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas with two hooks in
Askren gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Nick Diaz! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Nick Diaz doesn't defend himself!
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas with two hooks in
Askren tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Nicholas!
Nicholas adopts the turtle defense and Askren is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
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 4
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Askren and Nicholas circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Nick Diaz
gets deflected.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ben Askren circles around Nicholas
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nicholas is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over Nicholas
Askren tries to move to full mount
Askren succeeds
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Ben Askren throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Nicholas breaks the lock showing some skills...
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Nick Diaz to fight back!
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nicholas tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Ben Askren doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Nicholas clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Nicholas
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz 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.
Nicholas misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Nick Diaz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Ben Askren has seen better days.
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
Askren is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nicholas is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Ben Askren pushes Nick Diaz down and prevents his attempts to escape
Herb Dean 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.
Nick Diaz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Nick Diaz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Ben Askren has punished Nicholas very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Nick Diaz!
Askren ducks under...
Nick Diaz just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Askren quickly defends.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Askren is holding Nick Diaz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nick Diaz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Ben Askren looks to mount Nick Diaz...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ben Askren rolls Nick Diaz to his stomach and takes his back!
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas
Askren gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Nick Diaz! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Nick Diaz doesn't defend himself!
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas
Askren is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Nicholas has given his back to Ben Askren who is trying to get one hook in!
Ben Askren has one hook in!
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas with one hook in
Askren has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Nicholas.
Nicely done! Askren now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas with two hooks in
Askren is getting frustrated here.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Ben Askren, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Askren studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
I think Nick Diaz needs to learn how to pace himself better. His performance is suffering from his exhaustion.
Nicholas and Askren circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Ben Askren!
Nicholas is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Nick Diaz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Askren is breathing hard. He is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for him now on.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nicholas goes down.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Nicholas
Askren moves on the ground
Ben Askren moves to side mount
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Askren is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
I think Ben Askren needs to learn how to pace himself better. His performance is suffering from his exhaustion.
Askren is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nicholas tries to show some ground skills
Askren uses his strength to keep Askren at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Askren tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Nick Diaz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren rolls him over and takes his back!
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas
Askren tries to open up Nick Diaz's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Nicholas in the side of the head
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas
Ben Askren tries to get his arm under Nick Diaz's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Nick Diaz's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Nick Diaz easily defends the attempt.
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas
Ben Askren slides his arm under Nick Diaz's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Nick Diaz pushes up and slides Ben Askren's arm over his chin.
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas
Askren tries to end this with a RNC!
Nicholas manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Nicholas is trying to counter now!
Nicholas has Askren controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Askren is unable to move under Nicholas control.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Nicholas
Nicholas tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Nicholas's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Nicholas
Askren use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka, Japan) is cheering him!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Ben Askren is fading quickly.
Ben Askren looks to pass to mount...
Askren slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Nick Diaz.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Nick Diaz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Askren tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ben Askren controls the situation despite Nick Diaz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Ben Askren throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Nicholas breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nicholas launches a few weak punches
Askren blocks them effectively.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz looks rather shattered.
Nick Diaz tries to roll on the ground...
Askren knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Ben Askren rolls him over and takes his back!
Askren is in rear mount over Nicholas
Ben Askren throws his leg over Nick Diaz's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Ben Askren's rear naked choke attempt!
Nick Diaz frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Ben Askren and ends up on top!
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Nick Diaz to fight back!
Nicholas has Askren controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Askren is unable to move under Nicholas control.
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.
Nicholas looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Nicholas and Askren circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Askren and Nicholas circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Askren moves backwards and Nick Diaz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Ben Askren by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Nick Diaz
Punches 5/13 (38%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/22 (32%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1115 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 1/3 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 49/59 (83%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1105 s
Stamina fight. And Ben won. Does that mean Ben Askren has more stamina than Nick Diaz? LOLOLOLOLOLOL wut.
