Post by The Sandman on Feb 9, 2022 16:00:34 GMT -5
Nick Diaz is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Ben Askren looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Nick Diaz is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Ben Askren comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Diaz and Askren move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Nick Diaz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Askren into his guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diaz
Ben Askren tries to open Diaz's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Ben Askren. Diaz is unable to cover himself now!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz looks to be in very good shape.
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 closed guard over Diaz
Ben Askren tries to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Nick Diaz regains full guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diaz
Ben Askren is looking to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Ben Askren gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to close the guard.
Diaz put Ben Askren in closed guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz 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 closed guard over Diaz
Askren is in closed guard... Diaz 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
Diaz 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...
Nick Diaz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Ben Askren
Not a desiderable position that Diaz is in now. Ben Askren is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Askren measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diaz's side.
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Nick Diaz in his guard.
Nick Diaz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to show some ground skills
Diaz uses his strength to keep Diaz at a disadvantage
Diaz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nick Diaz looks to mount Ben Askren...
Nick Diaz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Nick Diaz in his guard...
Nick Diaz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
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!
Diaz 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!
Diaz is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Nick Diaz fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Askren's face!
Diaz is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Askren is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Diaz tries to use some of his tricky moves but Diaz's is smart enough to counter him.
Diaz is trying to counter now!
Nick Diaz aggressively and repeatedly punches Askren.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Askren has a small cut in his Nose
Diaz is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
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!
Diaz is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Nick Diaz fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Askren's face!
Diaz is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Diaz 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! Diaz now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Diaz is in rear mount over Askren with two hooks in
Askren is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Diaz tries to use some of his tricky moves but Diaz's is smart enough to counter him.
Diaz is in rear mount over Askren with two hooks in
Askren has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Askren tries to stand up!
Diaz doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Askren and Diaz circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Ben Askren closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Askren pushes Nick Diaz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Nick Diaz and Askren engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ben Askren is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Askren is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Diaz is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Nick Diaz.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Nice low kick from Diaz
but Ben Askren stops it.
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Nick Diaz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diaz
Askren is in closed guard... Diaz 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
Diaz 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.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Diaz's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Diaz tries to cover his face,
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Nick Diaz in his guard...
Ben Askren gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Askren
Diaz moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Askren
Nick Diaz tries to open Askren's guard...
Askren breaks the lock and covers himself from Diaz's punches
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Nick Diaz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Nick Diaz looks to counter!
Nick Diaz tries to free his leg...
Nick Diaz uses some of his skill by jumping out of Askren's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Ben Askren
Nick Diaz looks to pass to mount...
Diaz slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ben Askren.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Nick Diaz tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Askren is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diaz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Nick Diaz looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Nick Diaz on the ground
They could take their toll on Askren.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Diaz catch Ben Askren's right arm and tries a kimura
Ben Askren holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
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!
Diaz is in rear mount over Askren
Diaz tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Askren! Diaz has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Diaz is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Ben Askren doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Herb Dean 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.
Terrible one sided match... Askren was not ready to fight a fighter of Nick Diaz caliber.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Diaz steps backwards away from Ben Askren. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Diaz grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Askren struggles... Nick Diaz is unable to take him down
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Askren moves backwards and Nick Diaz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Nice punch by Nick Diaz
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nick Diaz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Askren blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren tries to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Nick Diaz sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Diaz is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Nick Diaz!
Askren is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Diaz is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Nick Diaz throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Askren has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Diaz launches a hook to the body
Bang! Askren stops that one with his ribs!
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
Nick Diaz sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Nice punches from Nick Diaz.
Askren staggers backwards. Diaz wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Askren has a small cut in his Right cheek
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diaz won't budge, forcing Askren to pull guard.
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Askren
Nick Diaz tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Nick Diaz manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Askren
Diaz tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Askren measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diaz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Diaz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nick Diaz aggressively and repeatedly punches Askren.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Askren's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Right cheek
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Nick Diaz in his guard.
Nick Diaz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Nick Diaz looks to mount Ben Askren...
Nick Diaz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to escape from the full mount...
Nick Diaz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Ben Askren
Diaz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Askren's being punished here!
The ref pulls off Nick Diaz! Askren seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Askren has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Nick Diaz by TKO (Elbows) at 2:25 Round 3
Statistics: Nick Diaz
Punches 9/12 (75%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 19/30 (63%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 480 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 8/15 (53%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 480 s
I wanted to see more Ass Benkren IRL. Instead...we had to witness the shame that was the Jake Paul fiasco.
Ben Askren looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Nick Diaz is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Ben Askren comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Diaz and Askren move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Nick Diaz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Askren into his guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diaz
Ben Askren tries to open Diaz's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Ben Askren. Diaz is unable to cover himself now!
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz looks to be in very good shape.
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 closed guard over Diaz
Ben Askren tries to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Nick Diaz regains full guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diaz
Ben Askren is looking to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Ben Askren gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to move to full guard
Ben Askren keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to close the guard.
Diaz put Ben Askren in closed guard.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz 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 closed guard over Diaz
Askren is in closed guard... Diaz 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
Diaz 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...
Nick Diaz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Ben Askren
Not a desiderable position that Diaz is in now. Ben Askren is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Askren measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diaz's side.
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Nick Diaz in his guard.
Nick Diaz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to show some ground skills
Diaz uses his strength to keep Diaz at a disadvantage
Diaz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nick Diaz looks to mount Ben Askren...
Nick Diaz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Nick Diaz in his guard...
Nick Diaz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
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!
Diaz 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!
Diaz is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Nick Diaz fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Askren's face!
Diaz is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Askren is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Diaz tries to use some of his tricky moves but Diaz's is smart enough to counter him.
Diaz is trying to counter now!
Nick Diaz aggressively and repeatedly punches Askren.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Askren has a small cut in his Nose
Diaz is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
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!
Diaz is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Nick Diaz fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Askren's face!
Diaz is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Diaz 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! Diaz now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Diaz is in rear mount over Askren with two hooks in
Askren is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Diaz tries to use some of his tricky moves but Diaz's is smart enough to counter him.
Diaz is in rear mount over Askren with two hooks in
Askren has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Askren tries to stand up!
Diaz doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Askren and Diaz circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Ben Askren closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Askren pushes Nick Diaz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Nick Diaz and Askren engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ben Askren is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Askren is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Ben Askren tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Diaz is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Nick Diaz.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Nice low kick from Diaz
but Ben Askren stops it.
Ben Askren attempts a sweep single...
Ben Askren catches Nick Diaz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Askren.
Ben Askren is in closed guard over Diaz
Askren is in closed guard... Diaz 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
Diaz 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.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren launches a few punches to Diaz's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Diaz tries to cover his face,
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren tries to roll to his side and trap Nick Diaz in his guard...
Ben Askren gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Askren
Diaz moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Askren
Nick Diaz tries to open Askren's guard...
Askren breaks the lock and covers himself from Diaz's punches
Poorly executed technique. Ben Askren looks to counter!
Ben Askren attempts to move to full guard
Nick Diaz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Askren
Ben Askren tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Nick Diaz looks to counter!
Nick Diaz tries to free his leg...
Nick Diaz uses some of his skill by jumping out of Askren's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Ben Askren
Nick Diaz looks to pass to mount...
Diaz slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ben Askren.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Nick Diaz tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Askren is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diaz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Nick Diaz looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Nick Diaz on the ground
They could take their toll on Askren.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Diaz catch Ben Askren's right arm and tries a kimura
Ben Askren holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
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!
Diaz is in rear mount over Askren
Diaz tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Askren! Diaz has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Diaz is in rear mount over Askren with one hook in
Ben Askren doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Herb Dean 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.
Terrible one sided match... Askren was not ready to fight a fighter of Nick Diaz caliber.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Diaz steps backwards away from Ben Askren. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Diaz grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Askren struggles... Nick Diaz is unable to take him down
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Askren moves backwards and Nick Diaz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Nice punch by Nick Diaz
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Askren fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nick Diaz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Askren blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Ben Askren is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Ben Askren to fight back!
Ben Askren tries to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Ben Askren passes momentarily but Nick Diaz sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Ben Askren is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Askren
He succeeds!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Diaz is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Nick Diaz!
Askren is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Diaz is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Nick Diaz throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Askren has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Diaz launches a hook to the body
Bang! Askren stops that one with his ribs!
Ben Askren shoots for a double leg takedown!
Nick Diaz sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Nice punches from Nick Diaz.
Askren staggers backwards. Diaz wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Askren has a small cut in his Right cheek
Ben Askren tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diaz won't budge, forcing Askren to pull guard.
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Askren
Nick Diaz tries to pass Ben Askren's guard...
Nick Diaz manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Askren
Diaz tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Askren measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diaz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Diaz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nick Diaz aggressively and repeatedly punches Askren.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Askren's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Ben Askren's Right cheek
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren attempts to trap Nick Diaz in his guard.
Nick Diaz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Ben Askren
Ben Askren continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Nick Diaz looks to mount Ben Askren...
Nick Diaz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Ben Askren
Askren tries to escape from the full mount...
Nick Diaz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Ben Askren
Diaz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Askren's being punished here!
The ref pulls off Nick Diaz! Askren seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Askren has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Nick Diaz by TKO (Elbows) at 2:25 Round 3
Statistics: Nick Diaz
Punches 9/12 (75%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 19/30 (63%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 480 s
Statistics: Ben Askren
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 8/15 (53%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 480 s
I wanted to see more Ass Benkren IRL. Instead...we had to witness the shame that was the Jake Paul fiasco.
