Post by The Sandman on Aug 17, 2021 21:37:36 GMT -5
Pat Miletich glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Ben Askren is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Pat Miletich and Ben Askren touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Solid jabs from Pat Miletich.
Askren defends.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
The Croation Sensation moves backwards and Ben Askren is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Pat Miletich's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Good looking punches from Ben Askren on the ground
deflected by The Croation Sensation.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Askren is in closed guard... The Croation Sensation tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Askren is trying to counter now!
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
The Croation Sensation holds Ben Askren's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Askren is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Askren use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Pat Miletich holds Ben Askren and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Pat Miletich looks to counter!
Askren is in closed guard... The Croation Sensation 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 The Croation Sensation
1:23 Round 1 and The Croation Sensation is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Askren is in closed guard... The Croation Sensation tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Askren is holding Pat Miletich's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
The Croation Sensation launches a few weak punches
Askren blocks them effectively.
The Croation Sensation clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Pat Miletich takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over The Croation Sensation
The Croation Sensation moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Ben Askren breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Askren moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Ben Askren is in open guard over The Croation Sensation
Askren tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Ben Askren is in half guard over The Croation Sensation
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over The Croation Sensation
Askren launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Pat Miletich is not able to stop The Croation Sensation ground skills and Ben Askren moves to side mount!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Askren tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Pat Miletich gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
A punch from Pat Miletich
gets blocked by Askren.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Croation Sensation is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over The Croation Sensation
Askren tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over The Croation Sensation
Pitty-pat punches from Askren
They're bothering The Croation Sensation even though they aren't hurting him.
Ben Askren is in half guard over The Croation Sensation
Ben Askren tries to free his leg
Pat Miletich moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Pat Miletich goes with a looping right hand while Ben Askren jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Askren seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The Croation Sensation fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Askren sprawls and remains on his feet.
The Croation Sensation misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Askren tries to grapple
He puts The Croation Sensation in a double underhook!
Ben Askren pushes away The Croation Sensation trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Croation Sensation stumbles backwards and Ben Askren circles to get the center of the cage
Ben Askren goes with a looping right hand while Pat Miletich jumps back and jabs
Askren seems staggered and Pat Miletich runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Askren pushes Pat Miletich and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Askren studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Pat Miletich takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The Croation Sensation studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Pat Miletich 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
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around The Croation Sensation
He succeeds!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
The Croation Sensation is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Pat Miletich uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
The Croation Sensation tries to escape from the closed guard
The Croation Sensation succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around The Croation Sensation
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around The Croation Sensation
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
The Croation Sensation is in open guard over Askren... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Askren rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Pat Miletich. 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ben Askren fakes a punch and launches himself over The Croation Sensation!
Pat Miletich is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Askren and pushes him away!
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Pat Miletich to fight back!
Pat Miletich 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
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around The Croation Sensation
He succeeds!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
The Croation Sensation 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) is cheering him!
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Ben Askren manages to switch to half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
The Croation Sensation tries to escape from the closed guard
Pat Miletich any adventage in the ground.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
The Croation Sensation struggles on the ground and tries to break Ben Askren's guard...
Askren doesn't want to free his opponent and The Croation Sensation continues in closed guard
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
Pat Miletich tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Pat Miletich passes momentarily but Ben Askren regains full guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
The Croation Sensation is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Pat Miletich uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Croation Sensation tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Croation Sensation use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Ben Askren holds Pat Miletich and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
The Croation Sensation tries to escape from the closed guard
Pat Miletich any adventage in the ground.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Ben Askren takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
The Croation Sensation studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Croation Sensation is holding Ben Askren's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren shows great balance while pushing away Pat Miletich
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Askren is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
The Croation Sensation is connecting with a few punches
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Askren is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Askren and The Croation Sensation circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Askren launches a hook to the body
Pat Miletich moves aside looking for a counter...
The Croation Sensation is trying to counter now!
Good movement from The Croation Sensation
who is bobbing and weaving.
The two exchange wildly
Askren is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Pat Miletich's Chin
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
The Croation Sensation and Askren circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Pat Miletich!
Askren ducks under...
Askren and The Croation Sensation circle around the center of the cage.
Askren is holding Pat Miletich's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
The Croation Sensation is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Ben Askren looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich 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 Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich 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 2:15 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich 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 The Croation Sensation
The Croation Sensation has Askren controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Askren is unable to move under The Croation Sensation control.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Ben Askren tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Pat Miletich regains full guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Pat Miletich 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
Askren seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
The Croation Sensation moves on the ground
Pat Miletich moves to side mount
That punishment by Pat Miletich has left Askren staggered! Pat Miletich should try push forward now and finish this!
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Pat Miletich looks to mount Ben Askren...
Pat Miletich slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Askren seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Ben Askren
The Croation Sensation fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ben Askren's arm and tries an armbar!
Askren holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Askren's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Pat Miletich.
Askren seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Askren seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
The Croation Sensation is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ben Askren seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Pat Miletich!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Pat Miletich manages to switch to full guard.
Askren seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Askren is in closed guard... The Croation Sensation tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
That punishment by Pat Miletich has left Askren staggered! Pat Miletich should try push forward now and finish this!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Askren tries to escape from closed guard...
Askren struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over The Croation Sensation
The Croation Sensation is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
The Croation Sensation throws a body kick.
Blocked by Askren.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tremendous strikes from Askren!
Some big punches are landing!
Pat Miletich attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Pat Miletich.
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Round 4
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Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pat Miletich didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ben Askren is in open guard over The Croation Sensation
The Croation Sensation tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over The Croation Sensation
Askren moves on the ground
Askren cannot take advantage in the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over The Croation Sensation
The Croation Sensation tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over The Croation Sensation
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Croation Sensation's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in open guard over The Croation Sensation
The Croation Sensation tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Askren tries to escape from the closed guard
Ben Askren any adventage in the ground.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Askren tries to escape from the closed guard
Ben Askren any adventage in the ground.
Askren misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Croation Sensation attempts a triangle from bottom! Ben Askren slips out. The Croation Sensation 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.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Ben Askren. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Croation Sensation is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over The Croation Sensation
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Pat Miletich jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
The Croation Sensation tries to escape from the closed guard
The Croation Sensation succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around The Croation Sensation
He is not able to do it
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
The Croation Sensation moves on the ground
Pat Miletich moves to side mount
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Pat Miletich hooks Askren's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Ben Askren manages to kick The Croation Sensation away and scrambles on top!
The Croation Sensation misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Pat Miletich keeps control and remains in side mount.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Pat Miletich hooks Askren's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Ben Askren manages to kick The Croation Sensation away and scrambles on top!
The Croation Sensation misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Pat Miletich tries to pass to half guard...
Ben Askren's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Croation Sensation is holding Ben Askren's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Pat Miletich keeps control and remains in side mount.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
The Croation Sensation tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Pat Miletich fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ben Askren
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Askren is holding Pat Miletich's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Ben Askren is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Ben Askren fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Pat Miletich's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Askren tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Croation Sensation leans and gets Ben Askren's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
Pat Miletich sits up and gets an arm around Askren's neck!
Askren pushes Pat Miletich back to the ground.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Ben Askren tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Pat Miletich regains full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
The Croation Sensation tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Croation Sensation's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Ben Askren is looking to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Pat Miletich has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Pat Miletich gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Askren spins out, but Pat Miletich was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Askren is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Pat Miletich. 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.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Ben Askren fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
The Croation Sensation is connecting with a few punches
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Askren is holding Pat Miletich's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Pat Miletich manages to switch to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over The Croation Sensation
Askren launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Askren is countered by Pat Miletich.
Ben Askren is in half guard over The Croation Sensation
The Croation Sensation should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Askren is in closed guard... The Croation Sensation 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 The Croation Sensation
Askren is in closed guard... The Croation Sensation tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Pat Miletich in his guard...
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of The Croation Sensation's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Croation Sensation blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Ben Askren
Pat Miletich isolates Ben Askren's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Ben Askren is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The Croation Sensation clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Pat Miletich in his guard...
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Askren and The Croation Sensation circle around the center of the cage.
The Croation Sensation and Askren circle around the center of the cage.
Askren and The Croation Sensation circle around the center of the cage.
The Croation Sensation and Askren circle around the center of the cage.
Pat Miletich fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Pat Miletich throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Ben Askren, but it's close.
Winner is Ben Askren by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Pat Miletich
Punches 12/28 (43%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 833 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 8/19 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/10 (90%)
GnP strikes 6/12 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 833 s
Okay fight. Okay decisionz.
Ben Askren is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Pat Miletich and Ben Askren touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Solid jabs from Pat Miletich.
Askren defends.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
The Croation Sensation moves backwards and Ben Askren is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Pat Miletich's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Good looking punches from Ben Askren on the ground
deflected by The Croation Sensation.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Askren is in closed guard... The Croation Sensation tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Askren is trying to counter now!
Ben Askren tries to better his position on the ground...
The Croation Sensation holds Ben Askren's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Askren is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Askren use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Pat Miletich holds Ben Askren and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Pat Miletich looks to counter!
Askren is in closed guard... The Croation Sensation 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 The Croation Sensation
1:23 Round 1 and The Croation Sensation is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Askren is in closed guard... The Croation Sensation tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Askren is holding Pat Miletich's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
The Croation Sensation launches a few weak punches
Askren blocks them effectively.
The Croation Sensation clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Pat Miletich takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in open guard over The Croation Sensation
The Croation Sensation moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Ben Askren breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Askren moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Ben Askren is in open guard over The Croation Sensation
Askren tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Ben Askren is in half guard over The Croation Sensation
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over The Croation Sensation
Askren launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Pat Miletich is not able to stop The Croation Sensation ground skills and Ben Askren moves to side mount!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Askren tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Ben Askren in his guard...
Pat Miletich gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
A punch from Pat Miletich
gets blocked by Askren.
Askren is trying to counter now!
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Croation Sensation is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over The Croation Sensation
Askren tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over The Croation Sensation
Pitty-pat punches from Askren
They're bothering The Croation Sensation even though they aren't hurting him.
Ben Askren is in half guard over The Croation Sensation
Ben Askren tries to free his leg
Pat Miletich moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Pat Miletich goes with a looping right hand while Ben Askren jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Askren seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The Croation Sensation fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Askren sprawls and remains on his feet.
The Croation Sensation misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Askren tries to grapple
He puts The Croation Sensation in a double underhook!
Ben Askren pushes away The Croation Sensation trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Croation Sensation stumbles backwards and Ben Askren circles to get the center of the cage
Ben Askren goes with a looping right hand while Pat Miletich jumps back and jabs
Askren seems staggered and Pat Miletich runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Askren pushes Pat Miletich and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Askren studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Pat Miletich takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The Croation Sensation studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Pat Miletich 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
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around The Croation Sensation
He succeeds!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
The Croation Sensation is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Pat Miletich uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
The Croation Sensation tries to escape from the closed guard
The Croation Sensation succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around The Croation Sensation
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around The Croation Sensation
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
The Croation Sensation is in open guard over Askren... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Askren rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Pat Miletich. 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ben Askren fakes a punch and launches himself over The Croation Sensation!
Pat Miletich is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Askren and pushes him away!
Askren clumsily fails here and it's time for Pat Miletich to fight back!
Pat Miletich 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
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around The Croation Sensation
He succeeds!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
The Croation Sensation 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) is cheering him!
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Ben Askren manages to switch to half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
The Croation Sensation tries to escape from the closed guard
Pat Miletich any adventage in the ground.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
The Croation Sensation struggles on the ground and tries to break Ben Askren's guard...
Askren doesn't want to free his opponent and The Croation Sensation continues in closed guard
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
Pat Miletich tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Pat Miletich passes momentarily but Ben Askren regains full guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
The Croation Sensation is in closed guard... Askren tries to roll on the ground!
Pat Miletich uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Croation Sensation tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Croation Sensation use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Ben Askren holds Pat Miletich and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
The Croation Sensation tries to escape from the closed guard
Pat Miletich any adventage in the ground.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Ben Askren takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
The Croation Sensation studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Croation Sensation is holding Ben Askren's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren shows great balance while pushing away Pat Miletich
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Askren is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
The Croation Sensation is connecting with a few punches
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Askren is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Askren and The Croation Sensation circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Askren launches a hook to the body
Pat Miletich moves aside looking for a counter...
The Croation Sensation is trying to counter now!
Good movement from The Croation Sensation
who is bobbing and weaving.
The two exchange wildly
Askren is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Pat Miletich's Chin
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
The Croation Sensation and Askren circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Pat Miletich!
Askren ducks under...
Askren and The Croation Sensation circle around the center of the cage.
Askren is holding Pat Miletich's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
The Croation Sensation is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Ben Askren looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Ben Askren slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich 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 Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich 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 2:15 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich 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 The Croation Sensation
The Croation Sensation has Askren controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Askren is unable to move under The Croation Sensation control.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Ben Askren tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Pat Miletich regains full guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Pat Miletich 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
Askren seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
The Croation Sensation moves on the ground
Pat Miletich moves to side mount
That punishment by Pat Miletich has left Askren staggered! Pat Miletich should try push forward now and finish this!
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Pat Miletich looks to mount Ben Askren...
Pat Miletich slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Askren seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Ben Askren
The Croation Sensation fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ben Askren's arm and tries an armbar!
Askren holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Askren's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Pat Miletich.
Askren seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Ben Askren keeps control and remains in side mount.
Askren seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
The Croation Sensation is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ben Askren seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Pat Miletich!
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Pat Miletich manages to switch to full guard.
Askren seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Askren is in closed guard... The Croation Sensation tries to roll on the ground!
Ben Askren uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
That punishment by Pat Miletich has left Askren staggered! Pat Miletich should try push forward now and finish this!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Askren tries to escape from closed guard...
Askren struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Ben Askren is in half guard over The Croation Sensation
The Croation Sensation is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
The Croation Sensation throws a body kick.
Blocked by Askren.
Askren tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tremendous strikes from Askren!
Some big punches are landing!
Pat Miletich attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Pat Miletich.
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Round 4
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Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pat Miletich didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ben Askren is in open guard over The Croation Sensation
The Croation Sensation tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over The Croation Sensation
Askren moves on the ground
Askren cannot take advantage in the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over The Croation Sensation
The Croation Sensation tries to close his guard around Askren
He is not able to do it
Ben Askren is in open guard over The Croation Sensation
Askren positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Croation Sensation's being punished here!
Ben Askren is in open guard over The Croation Sensation
The Croation Sensation tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Askren tries to escape from the closed guard
Ben Askren any adventage in the ground.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Askren tries to escape from the closed guard
Ben Askren any adventage in the ground.
Askren misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Croation Sensation attempts a triangle from bottom! Ben Askren slips out. The Croation Sensation 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.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Ben Askren. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Croation Sensation is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ben Askren is in open guard over The Croation Sensation
Askren tries to jump to side mount.
Pat Miletich jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
The Croation Sensation tries to escape from the closed guard
The Croation Sensation succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Askren tries to close his guard around The Croation Sensation
He is not able to do it
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
The Croation Sensation moves on the ground
Pat Miletich moves to side mount
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Pat Miletich hooks Askren's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Ben Askren manages to kick The Croation Sensation away and scrambles on top!
The Croation Sensation misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Pat Miletich keeps control and remains in side mount.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Pat Miletich hooks Askren's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Ben Askren manages to kick The Croation Sensation away and scrambles on top!
The Croation Sensation misses a step and Ben Askren sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ben Askren attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Askren
Pat Miletich tries to pass to half guard...
Ben Askren's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Croation Sensation is holding Ben Askren's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ben Askren loses balance and goes to the ground.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Pat Miletich keeps control and remains in side mount.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Ben Askren manages to switch to full guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Askren
The Croation Sensation tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Pat Miletich fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Ben Askren is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
Askren grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ben Askren
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Askren is holding Pat Miletich's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich shows great balance while pushing away Ben Askren
Ben Askren is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Ben Askren fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Pat Miletich's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Askren tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Croation Sensation leans and gets Ben Askren's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Ben Askren gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
Pat Miletich sits up and gets an arm around Askren's neck!
Askren pushes Pat Miletich back to the ground.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Ben Askren tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Pat Miletich regains full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
The Croation Sensation tries to move on the ground and shows Ben Askren a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Croation Sensation's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Ben Askren is looking to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Pat Miletich has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Pat Miletich gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Askren spins out, but Pat Miletich was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Askren is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Pat Miletich. 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.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Ben Askren fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
The Croation Sensation is connecting with a few punches
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Askren is holding Pat Miletich's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ben Askren is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Ben Askren in his guard.
Pat Miletich manages to switch to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over The Croation Sensation
Askren launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Askren is countered by Pat Miletich.
Ben Askren is in half guard over The Croation Sensation
The Croation Sensation should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich manages to switch to full guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over The Croation Sensation
Askren is in closed guard... The Croation Sensation 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 The Croation Sensation
Askren is in closed guard... The Croation Sensation tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ben Askren!
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Pat Miletich in his guard...
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of The Croation Sensation's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Croation Sensation blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Ben Askren
Pat Miletich isolates Ben Askren's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Ben Askren is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The Croation Sensation clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Pat Miletich in his guard...
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Askren and The Croation Sensation circle around the center of the cage.
The Croation Sensation and Askren circle around the center of the cage.
Askren and The Croation Sensation circle around the center of the cage.
The Croation Sensation and Askren circle around the center of the cage.
Pat Miletich fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Pat Miletich throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Ben Askren, but it's close.
Winner is Ben Askren by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Pat Miletich
Punches 12/28 (43%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 833 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 8/19 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/10 (90%)
GnP strikes 6/12 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 833 s
Okay fight. Okay decisionz.
