Post by The Sandman on Aug 31, 2021 15:38:14 GMT -5
Ben Askren doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Kamaru Usman looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Kamaru Usman is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Ben Askren and Kamaru Usman touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman circles around Askren
Kamaru Usman's mind is definitely in the fight, Askren just got nailed! Kamaru Usman saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Askren is going to have a headache after this one.
Askren's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Chin
That punishment by Kamaru Usman has left Askren staggered! Kamaru Usman should try push forward now and finish this!
Kamaru Usman moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Nigerian Nightmare has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Ben Askren tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Nigerian Nightmare is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Askren seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kamaru Usman tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Askren is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Ben Askren seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Kamaru Usman!
The fighters are clinching.
The Nigerian Nightmare struggles and launches a few punches to Askren's head
Those punches are hitting! Askren covers his head!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Left eye
Askren doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kamaru Usman embrace and tries to move away...
Kamaru Usman pushes Askren forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Nigerian Nightmare takes a break to breathe while holding Ben Askren.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Nice punches from Kamaru Usman.
Askren staggers backwards. The Nigerian Nightmare wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
That brutal impact left Askren laid out on the mat! Kamaru Usman's corner pours in to congratulate him!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Nose
Winner is Kamaru Usman by KO (Punches) at 1:15 Round 1
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Kamaru Usman
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Askren was nothing. Just nothing.
Kamaru Usman looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Kamaru Usman is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Ben Askren and Kamaru Usman touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman circles around Askren
Kamaru Usman's mind is definitely in the fight, Askren just got nailed! Kamaru Usman saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Askren is going to have a headache after this one.
Askren's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Chin
That punishment by Kamaru Usman has left Askren staggered! Kamaru Usman should try push forward now and finish this!
Kamaru Usman moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Nigerian Nightmare has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Ben Askren tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Nigerian Nightmare is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Askren seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kamaru Usman tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Askren is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Ben Askren seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Kamaru Usman!
The fighters are clinching.
The Nigerian Nightmare struggles and launches a few punches to Askren's head
Those punches are hitting! Askren covers his head!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Left eye
Askren doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kamaru Usman embrace and tries to move away...
Kamaru Usman pushes Askren forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Nigerian Nightmare takes a break to breathe while holding Ben Askren.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Nice punches from Kamaru Usman.
Askren staggers backwards. The Nigerian Nightmare wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
That brutal impact left Askren laid out on the mat! Kamaru Usman's corner pours in to congratulate him!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Nose
Winner is Kamaru Usman by KO (Punches) at 1:15 Round 1
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Kamaru Usman
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Askren was nothing. Just nothing.
