Post by The Sandman on Feb 13, 2024 0:32:45 GMT -5
Ben Askren raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Charles Oliveira is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Charles Oliveira is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Leon Roberts.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Charles Oliveira!
Askren is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is holding Ben Askren's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Ben Askren
Charles Oliveira isolates Ben Askren's right arm looking for an armbar...
Askren struggles to free himself
That armbar from Charles Oliveira appears to be unbreakable
That armbar from Charles Oliveira appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Askren's eyes...
Askren struggles to free himself
Ben Askren manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Charles Oliveira lost his dominant position.
Ben Askren is in open guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
Charles Oliveira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Askren struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Askren pulls his arm out of danger.
Ben Askren is in open guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
Deep breaths from Charles Oliveira who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
That hit Askren who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
Askren struggles on the ground and tries to break Charles Oliveira's guard...
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? doesn't want to free his opponent and Askren continues in closed guard
Ben Askren is in closed guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
Ben Askren is looking to pass Charles Oliveira's guard...
Charles Oliveira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
Askren is in closed guard... What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Charles Oliveira is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Leon Roberts halts the fight to stand up Ben Askren. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Askren moves backwards and Charles Oliveira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
Askren tries to move to full mount
Askren's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Poorly executed technique. Charles Oliveira looks to counter!
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Askren can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Askren struggles on the ground and tries to break Charles Oliveira's guard...
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? doesn't want to free his opponent and Askren continues in closed guard
Ben Askren is in closed guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
Charles Oliveira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Ben Askren cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Charles Oliveira manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
Charles Oliveira is cooling the fight on the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
Charles Oliveira is cooling the fight on the ground
Leon Roberts has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
Charles Oliveira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is trying to counter now!
Charles Oliveira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Askren pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Charles Oliveira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Askren is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Charles Oliveira is in open guard over Askren
Charles Oliveira pushes Ben Askren against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? jumps and tries to free his leg! Askren doesn't allow this but Charles Oliveira is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Charles Oliveira is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Charles Oliveira is in half guard over Askren
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ben Askren can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Askren measures the resilience of What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Charles Oliveira to fight back!
Charles Oliveira tries to free his leg
Charles Oliveira uses some of his skill by jumping out of Askren's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Charles Oliveira in his guard.
Charles Oliveira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to show some ground skills
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? uses his strength to keep What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? at a disadvantage
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Ben Askren
Charles Oliveira isolates Ben Askren's right arm looking for an armbar...
Ben Askren manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Charles Oliveira lost his dominant position.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Charles Oliveira's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Leon Roberts stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Leon Roberts tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
0:22 Round 2 and What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Charles Oliveira has found an opening in the defense of Askren, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Askren is wobbling!
Askren's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Askren is holding Charles Oliveira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Charles Oliveira shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is holding Ben Askren's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Ben Askren
Charles Oliveira goes for an americana!
Askren breaks free.
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Ben Askren
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Charles Oliveira looks to mount Ben Askren...
Charles Oliveira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Charles Oliveira is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Charles Oliveira in his guard...
Charles Oliveira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Charles Oliveira is in full mount over Ben Askren
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Charles Oliveira controls the situation despite Ben Askren efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Charles Oliveira is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?'s cheek from the guard.
Charles Oliveira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Charles Oliveira is in full mount over Ben Askren
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? works on the ground with his fingers over Askren's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Leon Roberts has seen that!
Leon Roberts takes away one point from Charles Oliveira for eye poke.
Leon Roberts allows Askren time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Askren is holding Charles Oliveira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Charles Oliveira shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is trying to counter now!
Charles Oliveira chases Askren and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Askren steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Askren's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Ben Askren fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Charles Oliveira just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Askren may be in trouble!
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira is in open guard over Askren
Charles Oliveira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
Askren hyper-extended his left leg
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is locking that leglock...
This is over! Askren can't stand the pain and taps!
Winner is Charles Oliveira by Submission (leglock) at 3:34 Round 2
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 294 s
Statistics: Charles Oliveira
Punches 8/10 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 294 s
Epic Olive doing Ira things. Askren thought wrestling a submission superstar would be an okay idea. Charlie Oliviri agreed.
Charles Oliveira is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Charles Oliveira is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Leon Roberts.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Charles Oliveira!
Askren is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is holding Ben Askren's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Ben Askren
Charles Oliveira isolates Ben Askren's right arm looking for an armbar...
Askren struggles to free himself
That armbar from Charles Oliveira appears to be unbreakable
That armbar from Charles Oliveira appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Askren's eyes...
Askren struggles to free himself
Ben Askren manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Charles Oliveira lost his dominant position.
Ben Askren is in open guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
Charles Oliveira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Askren struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Askren pulls his arm out of danger.
Ben Askren is in open guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
Deep breaths from Charles Oliveira who tries a hammer punch to Askren's ribs.
That hit Askren who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
Askren struggles on the ground and tries to break Charles Oliveira's guard...
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? doesn't want to free his opponent and Askren continues in closed guard
Ben Askren is in closed guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
Ben Askren is looking to pass Charles Oliveira's guard...
Charles Oliveira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
Askren is in closed guard... What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Charles Oliveira is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Leon Roberts halts the fight to stand up Ben Askren. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Askren moves backwards and Charles Oliveira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
Askren tries to move to full mount
Askren's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Poorly executed technique. Charles Oliveira looks to counter!
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Askren can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Askren struggles on the ground and tries to break Charles Oliveira's guard...
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? doesn't want to free his opponent and Askren continues in closed guard
Ben Askren is in closed guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
Charles Oliveira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Ben Askren cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Charles Oliveira manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
Charles Oliveira is cooling the fight on the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
Charles Oliveira is cooling the fight on the ground
Leon Roberts has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
Charles Oliveira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is trying to counter now!
Charles Oliveira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Askren pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Charles Oliveira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Askren is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Charles Oliveira is in open guard over Askren
Charles Oliveira pushes Ben Askren against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? jumps and tries to free his leg! Askren doesn't allow this but Charles Oliveira is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Charles Oliveira is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Charles Oliveira is in half guard over Askren
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Ben Askren can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Askren measures the resilience of What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Charles Oliveira to fight back!
Charles Oliveira tries to free his leg
Charles Oliveira uses some of his skill by jumping out of Askren's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Charles Oliveira in his guard.
Charles Oliveira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to show some ground skills
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? uses his strength to keep What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? at a disadvantage
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Ben Askren
Charles Oliveira isolates Ben Askren's right arm looking for an armbar...
Ben Askren manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Charles Oliveira lost his dominant position.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
Ben Askren tries to pass to half guard...
Charles Oliveira's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Leon Roberts stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Leon Roberts tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
0:22 Round 2 and What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Charles Oliveira has found an opening in the defense of Askren, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Askren is wobbling!
Askren's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Askren is holding Charles Oliveira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Charles Oliveira shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is holding Ben Askren's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Ben Askren
Charles Oliveira goes for an americana!
Askren breaks free.
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Ben Askren
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Charles Oliveira looks to mount Ben Askren...
Charles Oliveira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Charles Oliveira is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Charles Oliveira in his guard...
Charles Oliveira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Charles Oliveira is in full mount over Ben Askren
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Charles Oliveira controls the situation despite Ben Askren efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Charles Oliveira is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?'s cheek from the guard.
Charles Oliveira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Charles Oliveira is in full mount over Ben Askren
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? works on the ground with his fingers over Askren's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Leon Roberts has seen that!
Leon Roberts takes away one point from Charles Oliveira for eye poke.
Leon Roberts allows Askren time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Askren is holding Charles Oliveira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Charles Oliveira shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is trying to counter now!
Charles Oliveira chases Askren and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Askren steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Askren's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Ben Askren fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Charles Oliveira just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Askren may be in trouble!
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira is in open guard over Askren
Charles Oliveira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
Askren hyper-extended his left leg
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is locking that leglock...
This is over! Askren can't stand the pain and taps!
Winner is Charles Oliveira by Submission (leglock) at 3:34 Round 2
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 294 s
Statistics: Charles Oliveira
Punches 8/10 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 294 s
Epic Olive doing Ira things. Askren thought wrestling a submission superstar would be an okay idea. Charlie Oliviri agreed.
