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Event:
RFL 020 Business vs Kuklinsky
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Askren swinging wildly here.
The Kid tries a quick counter leg kick but Askren is wise to it.
Askren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Askren lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Kid backs up against the cage.
Askren connects with a looping right hand.
The Kid scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren lands a jab to The Kid's midsection.
Askren clobbers The Kid with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Kid avoids the body shot from Askren.
The Kid throws out a counter right but Askren avoids it with no problem.
The Kid has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Askren misses the shot to the body. #T1##TD#
Askren throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. The Kid tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Askren is in The Kid's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Kid avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Askren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Askren lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
The Kid manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Askren digs a right hand underneath The Kid's ribcage. The Kid let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Kid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Kid misses with a punch on the inside.
The Kid is pressed up against the cage. Askren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Kid down to the mat. The Kid avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Askren scores with a jab to the body.
The Kid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Kid looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Askren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Kid was well out of range. Poor timing from Askren.
Askren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Askren staying out of range there.
Askren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Askren scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Askren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Askren scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The Kid is not content to let Askren control the position.
Askren with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
The Kid is refusing to be controlled, as Askren sits in half guard.
Askren controlling the pace.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Askren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Kid defending well though.
Askren wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Kid keeps working.
Askren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Askren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Kid blocking the ground and pound attempt from Askren. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Kid wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Askren slips a jab from The Kid.
A looping hook to the body misses from Askren. The Kid does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Kid was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Askren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Kid.
The Kid walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Kid moves away from the strike by Askren.
The Kid doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Askren closes the distance and pushes The Kid back into the cage.
The Kid lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
The Kid breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Askren dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The Kid misses with a straight left.
The Kid throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
Askren with a jab.
Askren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Kid was well out of range. Poor timing from Askren.
The Kid throws a counter combo.
The Kid throws out a loose jab but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Askren changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The Kid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Askren.
Askren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from The Kid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
The Kid gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Askren to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Askren wants to control from the top but The Kid keeps moving. #T1#
Askren throwing strikes but missing.
Askren slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The Kid wants to stand up but Askren is controlling him.
Askren wants to control from the top but The Kid keeps moving.
Askren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Kid is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Askren works over The Kid with some ground and pound from guard.
Askren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Askren trying to control but The Kid is working from the bottom.
Askren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
The Kid is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The Kid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Askren or not. #T3#
The Kid tries to work over Askren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Kid has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
Askren throws a punch but it's blocked by The Kid.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Askren.
A short right from The Kid.
The Kid has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
The Kid is trying to break free.
Askren is trying to drag The Kid to the mat but The Kid just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Askren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Kid lands an uppercut.#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The Kid throws a head punch that misses.
Askren has The Kid pressed against the cage, preventing The Kid from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Kid misses with a punch on the inside.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Kid.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Askren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Askren is trying to maintain a safe position but The Kid gets an underhook and turns Askren into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Kid backwards.
Come on Askren - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bill The Kid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
The Kid misses the jab.
The Kid avoids the body shot from Askren.
The Kid doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Kid tries to land a front kick but Askren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Askren lands a slapping body shot.
Askren is looking to wear down The Kid with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The Kid works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Askren lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Askren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Kid moves away.
The Kid scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Askren throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Kid! But no joy.#T1#
The Kid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Askren lands a nice shot to the body.
The Kid avoids the body shot from Askren.
The Kid feints a counter leg kick.
Askren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Kid can do to turn this around?
The Kid loads up on a big right hand but Askren slips the punch.
Askren looks to land a right hand but The Kid moved out of range.
The Kid ducks right into an uppercut from Askren.
Askren lands with a good body shot.
The Kid cracks Askren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Askren shoots in for a double leg but The Kid sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jon Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Askren misses with a hook to the body
and The Kid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Askren.
The Kid ducks under a wild hook from Askren.#CL#
Askren clinches with his opponent.
Askren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Kid gets through Askren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Askren.
The Kid misses with some punches.
Askren is stalling here.
The Kid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Askren tries for a takedown but The Kid manages to get underhooks.
The Kid has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
Askren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Askren misses with some punches.
Askren avoiding damage.
Askren struggles to land a body shot inside as The Kid controls his hands.
The Kid gets through Askren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bill The Kid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Kid has had enough of the clinch but Askren keeps him there for the moment.
The Kid has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
The Kid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Kid has had enough of the clinch but Askren keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Askren lands a right hand.
The Kid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Kid backwards.
A short uppercut from Askren. #TD#
Askren successfully pulls guard.
Askren is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Kid manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Askren trying to control but The Kid is working from the bottom.
The Kid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Askren is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Askren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Askren has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Askren!
Jon Askren bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
RFL 015 Tyyp vs Askren
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Askren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Tyyp gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tyyp with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Jon Askren has been cut.
Tyyp slowing the pace effectively.
Askren swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyyp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Askren lands with a right to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Askren has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tyyp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Askren is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tyyp just leaning against Askren, taking a breather.
Tyyp with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Tyyp.
Askren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Askren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyyp tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Askren misses with a punch on the inside.
Askren tries to pull guard but Tyyp forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Tyyp leaning against his opponent.
Tyyp tries a knee to the head but Askren blocks it.
Tyyp misses with a punch on the inside.
Askren misses with the head strike.
Tyyp misses with a knee strike.
Tyyp misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Askren.
Tyyp blocks an uppercut.
Tyyp misses with a knee to the head.
Tyyp can't find room to land a body shot as Askren controls the action.
Askren takes a shot to the head.
The referee calls for Tyyp to work.
Tyyp throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tyyp with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Askren lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyyp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Tyyp.
#T2#
Tyyp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Askren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Askren prevents a body shot from Tyyp.
Tyyp tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Tyyp back against the cage.
Tyyp stalling in the clinch.
Tyyp working aggressively here.
Askren can't get the takedown.
Askren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyyp throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyyp tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Tyyp back against the cage.
Tyyp letting Askren take a breather here.
Askren blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Askren.
Tyyp tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Askren prevents a body shot from Tyyp.
Tyyp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Askren.
Tyyp pushes off an throws an elbow but Askren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Askren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyyp backwards.
Askren blocking some punches.
Tyyp stalling in the clinch but Askren improves position.
Askren pushes Tyyp back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Askren.
Askren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Tyyp fails to land.
Tyyp scores with a shot to the side of Askren's head.
Askren is trying to pull guard but Tyyp has him pressed against the cage.
Mingi Tyyp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Askren.
Tyyp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Askren gets control of Tyyp's arms and successfully pulls guard. Askren will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Askren controls Tyyp momentarily but Tyyp frees himself.
Tyyp wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position.#T4#
Tyyp passes into half guard.
Tyyp scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Askren wants to control the action here but instead Tyyp manages to pass to full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren is working to get back to half guard.
Askren manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tyyp lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Askren avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyyp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mingi Tyyp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Askren's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Askren avoids the head kick by Tyyp.
#CL#
Tyyp has managed to clinch.
Askren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tyyp trying to land knees to the body.
Tyyp trying to land knees to the body.
Askren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tyyp just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tyyp stalls.
Tyyp swings wildly with an uppercut but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyyp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyyp throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Askren blocks it with crossed arms.
Askren scores with a shot to the side of Tyyp's head.
Askren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tyyp gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyyp throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tyyp prevents a body shot from Askren.
Tyyp creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Tyyp missing with knees to the body.
Tyyp with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Askren tries to pull guard but Tyyp holds him up against the cage and eventually Askren drops back down to his feet.
Mingi Tyyp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Askren.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Askren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Askren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyyp backwards.
Tyyp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Askren to work.
Tyyp tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Tyyp back against the cage.
Tyyp tries a knee to the head but Askren blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Askren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Askren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Askren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mingi Tyyp has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tyyp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Tyyp lands with a left to the head.
Askren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tyyp after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Askren.
Tyyp lands a nice shot to the body.
Askren misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Tyyp.
Askren tries to throw a body punch but Tyyp avoids it by throwing Askren back against the cage.
Askren is trying to maintain a safe position but Tyyp gets an underhook and turns Askren into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Askren fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tyyp looking to throw knees to the head but Askren is blocking nicely.
Askren blocks a body shot from Tyyp.
Askren is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Askren blocks the elbow strike.
#T3#
Tyyp looking to slow down the pace here.
Tyyp scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tyyp is pressed up against the cage. Askren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyyp down to the mat. Tyyp avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice body punch from Tyyp.
Tyyp scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Askren checks a leg kick.
Tyyp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askren can do to turn this around?
Askren throws a right and a left that Tyyp avoids nicely.
Tyyp throws a head kick that misses.
Askren throws a hook but Tyyp blocks it.
Tyyp changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Tyyp moves into the clinch.
Askren stalling the fight.
#T4#
Tyyp tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Askren.
Askren avoiding damage.
Tyyp swings wildly with an uppercut but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyyp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyyp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Askren.
Tyyp misses with some punches.
Tyyp tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Tyyp back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tyyp obliges.
Tyyp prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyyp.
A left hand lands to the body for Askren.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyyp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mingi Tyyp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Askren's cut.
That's time! Tyyp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Tyyp cracks a nice hook into Askren's ribs.
Tyyp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Tyyp instigates a clinch.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head.
Tyyp looking to throw knees to the head but Askren is blocking nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Askren as Tyyp tries to tie him up.
Tyyp's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Askren blocks a body shot from Tyyp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyyp can't find room to land a body shot as Askren controls the action.
Tyyp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Tyyp with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Askren is looking for a takedown.
Tyyp misses with a knee strike.
#T1#
Askren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Askren blocking some punches.
Tyyp misses with some punches.
Askren lands a shoulder strike.
Askren avoiding damage as Tyyp throws knees to the body.
Tyyp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Askren.
Tyyp blocks an uppercut.
Askren can't find room to land a body shot as Tyyp controls the action.
Tyyp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyyp lands with a right to the head.
Askren can't find room to land a body shot as Tyyp controls the action.
Tyyp misses with the head strike.
Askren tries to pull guard but Tyyp forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Askren lands a body shot. #T2#
Tyyp landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Askren tries to work over Tyyp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyyp displaying some good clinch control by pressing Askren up against the cage.
Askren taking a breather.
Askren blocking some punches.
Tyyp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Askren pushes Tyyp back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyyp misses with an elbow over the top.
Tyyp tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tyyp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Askren scores with a shot to the side of Tyyp's head.
Tyyp throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Askren blocks it with crossed arms.
Askren is pushing Tyyp up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Tyyp stops a takedown attempt from Askren.
Mingi Tyyp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Askren.
Askren scores with a shoulder strike.
Askren misses with the head strike.
Askren controlling the action here for a moment.
Askren lands an uppercut.
Tyyp struggles to land a body shot inside as Askren controls his hands.
Askren taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Tyyp.
Askren throws a head punch that misses.
Askren lands an uppercut.
Tyyp missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Askren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4##TD2#
Askren jumps guard.
Tyyp is looking to work some ground and pound but Askren has wrist control.
Tyyp wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Tyyp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyyp is looking to work some ground and pound but Askren has wrist control.
Tyyp wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Tyyp stopping the sweep attempt from Askren.
Tyyp throwing strikes but missing.
Askren lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jon Askren just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jon Askren's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Tyyp misses the shot to the body.
Askren misses with a hook.
Tyyp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Askren wants to counter with a clinch but Tyyp pushes him away.
Askren throws a hook to the side of Tyyp's head but Tyyp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyyp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Askren let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Askren stuns Tyyp with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Askren slips a jab from Tyyp.
Askren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tyyp throws a shot to the body.
Askren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren jabs Tyyp to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyyp as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Tyyp was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Askren.
Askren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Askren avoids the body shot from Tyyp.
#T1#
Askren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Askren backs away, Tyyp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Askren jabs Tyyp to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Askren blocks the body kick.
Askren changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Tyyp moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyyp.
Tyyp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Askren misses with the head strike.
Tyyp scores with a shot to the side of Askren's head.
Tyyp tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Askren lands a left hand.
Askren avoiding damage.
Askren avoiding damage as Tyyp throws knees to the body.
Tyyp tries to land a knee to the head but Askren blocks with his arms.
Askren tries to work over Tyyp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2##TD2#
Askren gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyyp looking to control.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Askren looking to pass the guard.
Tyyp will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Askren won't allow Tyyp to sweep him here.
Tyyp thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tyyp keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyyp is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Tyyp seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tyyp has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Askren works his way to full guard. Good work.
Askren working a defensive guard here.
Askren is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Askren is looking for a triangle but Tyyp pushes his legs off easily.
Askren is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tyyp landing with the ground and pound.
Tyyp postures up in Askren's guard and throws a big left but Askren blocks it.
Askren seems keen to control Tyyp's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyyp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Tyyp gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Askren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jon Askren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jon Askren's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Tyyp connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Tyyp has closed the distance and engaged Askren in a clinch.
Tyyp blocks a body shot from Askren.
Tyyp gets underhooks to prevent Askren's takedown attempt.
Tyyp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyyp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tyyp is pressed up against the cage. Askren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyyp down to the mat. Tyyp avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tyyp scores with a leg kick.
Askren defending well as Tyyp loads up on a big left hand.
Askren scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyyp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Tyyp closes the distance and clinches.
Tyyp taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Tyyp using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Askren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
Askren tries to work over Tyyp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyyp struggles to land a body shot inside as Askren controls his hands.
#TD2#
Askren jumps into guard, dragging Tyyp to the mat.
Askren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyyp is one step ahead there.
Tyyp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyyp throwing strikes from guard but Askren blocks nicely.
Tyyp preventing the sweep. #T2#
Tyyp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyyp is looking to work some ground and pound but Askren has wrist control.
Tyyp lands a couple of digs.
Askren is pulling down on Tyyp's head. It's preventing any offense from Tyyp, at least for the moment.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Tyyp from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mingi Tyyp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Tyyp moves out of range as Askren strikes.
Tyyp was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tyyp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Askren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyyp circles away.
Mingi Tyyp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Askren.
Askren takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tyyp throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyyp is looking to wear down Askren with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD2#
Askren shoots in and gets a takedown into Tyyp's guard.
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyyp is keeping the position for now.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyyp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyyp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren content to stall in guard here.
Tyyp working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren looking to sit in guard and control but Tyyp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Mingi Tyyp showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tyyp has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:45
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:47
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mingi Tyyp!
Mingi Tyyp retains his welterweight title!
In defeat, Jon Askren stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back stronger!'.
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Event:
Highland Games 219
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Askren scores with a takedown into White's guard.
White wants to get back to his feet but Askren is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Askren trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White wants to get back to his feet but Askren is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
White being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down White for as long as he can get away with.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Askren is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.
Askren throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Askren lands a lovely overhand right.
Askren loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.#TD#
Askren shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. White is trying to defend but Askren finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
White is looking to get back to is feet but Askren passes into side control.
Askren throws a strike aimed at the side of White's head but White avoids it well.#T2#
Askren is chipping away with strikes.
Askren cracks White with an elbow. That is naaassty.
White tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Askren slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
White is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The referee is taking a good look at White as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Askren!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren lands strikes to the head. #T3#
White is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Askren has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Can White hold on?! Askren is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Askren throwing sloppy strikes.
White avoids the strikes from Askren.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
White takes a big shot to the side of the head.
White trying to get back to his feet but Askren is in full control for now.
Askren throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Askren's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
What can White do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Askren struggling to keep hold of the position.
White covering up well under a series of strikes from Askren.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren trying to control.
Askren punches White on the ear.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Askren dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
White lands with a nice body kick.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Askren circles away.
#TD2#
White closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Askren quickly recovers to half guard.
Askren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Askren manages to get to full guard.
Askren looking to control.
Askren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in White's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Askren looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Askren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Askren chips away with some ground and pound.
Askren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Askren passes into half guard.
Askren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Askren lands a nice short elbow.
Askren is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Askren takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Askren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head.
Askren is keen to just control but White is a slippery customer.
Askren controlling the action here.
Askren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though.
Askren slips a nice elbow through White's hands, connecting with White's forehead.
Jon Askren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Askren lands a nice short elbow.
Askren is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
White is staying active underneath Askren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth.
Askren working White over with strikes.
Askren wants to pass to mount but White is defending the position.
Askren looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Askren tries to pass to full mount but White defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren wants to take a breather but White is having none of it.
Askren lands strikes from half guard.
White is not content to let Askren control the position.
White avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
Askren working over White with some ground and pound. White looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Askren seems content to control.
Askren is looking to pass White's guard but actually White recovers to full guard.
Askren working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of White's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Askren dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Askren lands with a good body shot.
Askren swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Askren moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
Askren looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Askren gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
White keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
White can't keep his opponent in guard - Askren advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Askren working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on White's thigh. White counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Askren's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Askren trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Askren slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Askren trying to control from half guard but White is working away.
Askren trying to advance position but White counters by regaining guard.
White keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
Jon Askren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Askren controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
White shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Askren as he avoids it easily.
Askren throws a hook but White avoids it easily.#CL#
Askren has managed to clinch.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Askren goes for a takedown in the clinch but White prevents it.
Askren will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning White up against the cage.
Askren's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
White has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Askren after a bit of a struggle.
Askren takes a shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jon Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris White.
White goes for a takedown in the clinch but Askren prevents it.
Chris White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short left from Askren.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Askren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Askren has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Askren!
In his post fight interview, Jon Askren started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Highland Games 216
Date: Oct 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Askren misses with a straight right.
Stubb misses with a wild combination.
Stubb cracks Askren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Askren swings for the body but Stubb moves out of range.
Stubb with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stubb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Askren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Askren closes the distance and clinches.
Stubb lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stubb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Askren takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Askren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Askren throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Askren scores with a hook to the body. Stubb takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Askren takes a swing at Stubb's ribcage but misses.
Stubb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askren.
Askren punishes Stubb's body with a nice straight punch.
Stubb paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stubb will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Askren moves away from the strike by Stubb.
Stubb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Askren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stubb defends it well.
Stubb shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stubb misses with a body shot.
Stubb looks to land a right hand but Askren moved out of range.
Askren moves out of range of the strikes.
Stubb misses with a body shot.
Askren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Stubb's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Askren throws a body punch but Stubb moves out of range. #T2#
Stubb avoids the body shot from Askren.
Stubb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexander Stubb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stubb takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren looks to score with a jab to the body but Stubb is just out of range.
Askren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stubb throws out the jab.
Askren changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Askren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stubb.
Stubb throws a hook but Askren blocks it.
Askren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stubb defends it well.
Stubb catches Askren with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stubb stuffs the takedown.
Stubb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Askren.#CL2#
Askren moves into the clinch.
Askren misses with some punches.
Askren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Askren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stubb avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stubb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Askren pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3##BC#
Stubb breaks from the clinch.
Stubb connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Askren tumbling to the canvas! Stubb pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Askren was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexander Stubb!
Alexander Stubb is the new welterweight champion!
Alexander Stubb seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Jon Askren stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back stronger!'.
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Highland Games 212
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Askren takes one to the side of the head.
Harding lands a jab.
Askren fails with the takedown.
Harding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Askren tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harding counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harding lands with a straight right. Askren didn't see that one coming.
Harding ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harding waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Askren.
Sloppy strikes from Askren. Those never looked like landing.
Harding scores with a jab.
Askren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harding.
Askren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harding counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Harding throws a body punch but Askren moves out of range.
Askren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Harding lands a right hook to the body.
Askren throws a body shot but no joy.
Askren throws a lazy uppercut
and Harding counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Askren walks into a jab.
Harding is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Askren had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Harding misses with a straight left.
Harding misses the shot to the body.
Askren takes one on the button.
Harding works Askren's body with a nice hook.
Askren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harding catches Askren with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Harding scores with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harding paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Harding throws out a loose jab but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Askren tries to counter by clinching up but Harding breaks away and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Harding misses its intended target.
Harding scores with a decent looking hook.
Askren misses with a hook. Harding ducked under it nicely.
Harding jabs Askren right on the nose. Askren blinks but takes it well.
Askren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harding.
Harding displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Askren throws out the jab.
Harding has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Askren dodges the punch combination from Harding.
Askren half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Harding takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harding swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Askren drives through and clinches with Harding against the cage.
#T3#
Askren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Askren content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Harding lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harding tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Askren has a couple of punches blocked by Harding.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Askren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harding looks to land a left hand but Askren moved out of range nicely.
Harding throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Askren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harding swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Askren counters with a single leg into guard. Harding didn't expect that.
Askren wants to control from the top but Harding keeps moving.
Harding working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Askren.
Harding keeping full guard, as Askren tries to pass. #T4#
Askren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Askren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Askren's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Askren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Askren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harding works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren trying to control but Harding is working from the bottom.
Askren controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Askren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Harding connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harding. Askren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Askren wants to clinch
and Harding cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harding swings for the body but Askren moves out of range.
Askren changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Harding lands a lovely overhand right.
Harding connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Askren momentarily.
Harding throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren moves out of range of the strikes.
Harding has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harding throws a shot from downtown. Askren moves away and avoids it.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Harding.
Harding misses with a looping right.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Harding.#T1#
Askren blocks a jab.
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
Askren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Askren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harding connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Askren scrambles back to his feet.
Askren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Harding misses.
Harding tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Askren was well out of range. Poor timing from Harding.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Askren is defended easily by Harding.
Harding throws the left hand but Askren avoids the punch easily.
Harding throws a body punch but Askren moves out of range.
Harding wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harding cracks Askren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Harding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Askren misses.
Harding uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Askren.
Harding jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harding misses with a straight left.
Askren appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Harding throws a body punch but Askren moves out of range.
Jonathan Harding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Harding shows good takedown defense.
Askren takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harding doesn't seem bothered though.
Askren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harding moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harding takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Askren misses with a shot to the body
and Harding connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Askren tries to move into range but Harding moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Harding lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harding misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askren.
Harding throws a hook to the side of Askren's head but Askren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harding fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Askren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harding swats away the attempt to clinch by Askren.
Harding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harding misses with a wild body shot.
Harding misses with a left hand #CL#
and Askren moves into the clinch.
Harding fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Askren gets through Harding's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Askren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Askren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harding scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Harding breaks the clinch.
Harding lands the left hand.
Harding throws an overhand right that lands on Askren's shoulder, as Askren tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Askren avoids the body shot from Harding.
Harding lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Askren moves into range and clinches up with Harding.
Askren lands a nice shot to the body.
Harding tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Askren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Askren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Askren slips under a jab from Harding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Harding misses with a right hand #TD#
and Askren counters with a single leg into guard. Harding didn't expect that.
Askren scoring with punches to the head and body.
Harding utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Askren controlling from the top position.
Askren lands a couple of elbows.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren wants to control from the top but Harding keeps moving.
Askren prevents Harding from getting back to his feet.
Askren has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Askren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Harding really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Askren throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Harding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harding avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Askren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harding wants to stand up but Askren is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harding's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harding can do anything to dispel that myth.
Askren working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Askren with the ground and pound but Harding uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Askren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Askren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jon Askren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Askren controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab from Askren.#CL#
Askren instigates a clinch. #T3#
Harding misses with a body punch.
Askren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Askren has Harding pressed against the cage, preventing Harding from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harding can't break the clinch.
Harding misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harding lands with a light punch inside.
Askren taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Harding working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Askren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Askren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harding pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Askren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harding swivels and escapes.
Harding throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Askren counters by clinching up.
Askren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Harding escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Askren lunges at Harding with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harding's hand. #T4#
Askren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Askren there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren throws a looping overhand right but Harding ducks down to avoid it.
Askren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harding but Harding pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Askren misses with a looping left.
Askren takes one on the button.
Askren moves away from the strike by Harding.
Harding connects with a single shot there.
Harding fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Askren checks it well.
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
Jab, jab by Harding - just one landing.
Harding throws a big shot that misses.
Askren fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Harding was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Askren clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Harding loads up on a big right hand but Askren slips the punch.
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
Harding jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Harding keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harding swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Askren counters with a single leg into guard. Harding didn't expect that.
Askren trying to control but Harding is working from the bottom.
Askren working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren trying to control but Harding is working from the bottom.
Askren is looking to work some ground and pound but Harding has wrist control.#T1#
Harding preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Askren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Harding wants to get back to his feet but Askren is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good shot there by Harding.
Askren wants to clinch up but Harding keeps it at a distance.
Harding connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot by Harding.#T2#
Askren misses with a double jab.
Askren jabs at Harding's body.
Askren throws a hook but Harding avoids it easily.
Harding throws a nice inside leg kick.
Harding lands a nice hook to Askren's body. Askren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Harding fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harding swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Askren.
Harding throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Askren counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Harding!
Harding tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harding is looking to escape. #T3#
Harding wants to control but Askren is having none of it.
Askren cracks Harding with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Askren scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Harding?
Askren raining down shots from the mount!
Askren lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Harding hang on?
Harding wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Askren.
#T4#
Askren lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC#
Harding is rocked!
Askren postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Harding out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Askren goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jon Askren!
A very excited looking Jon Askren made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Highland Games 207
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Harding throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Askren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Askren tries to clinch up.
Askren tries to clinch up
and Harding counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Askren slips a straight right by Harding.
Harding comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Askren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harding takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harding takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harding scores with the left hand. Askren knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Askren closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Harding quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harding trying to control but Askren postures up.
Askren tries to pass to full mount but Harding defends it. #T1#
Askren is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Askren content to control rather than advance.
Askren is trying to control the action in half guard but Harding is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Askren trying to mount his opponent but Harding defends it.
Askren controlling the action here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harding is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harding really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Askren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Askren perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Askren misses the shot to the body.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Harding.
Askren fails to land with a series of punches.
Jonathan Harding is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Harding slips under a jab.
Askren jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Askren gets a clinch.
Askren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Askren has Harding pressed against the cage, preventing Harding from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Askren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Askren blocks a body shot from Harding.
Askren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Askren stalling against the cage.
Harding's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Askren gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Harding regains guard.
Askren won't allow Harding to sweep him here.
Harding is still trying to improve position.
Askren working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harding's head.#T4#
Askren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harding is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Askren trying to control but Harding is working from the bottom.
Askren is in close to Harding's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Harding preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harding utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harding utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Askren working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Askren dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Harding. Askren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harding throws the left hand but Askren avoids the punch easily.
Harding uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Askren.
Askren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Askren wants to clinch up but Harding keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Askren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harding doesn't seem phased though.
Harding connects with a body shot that sends Askren's belly button to the back.
Askren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harding.
Harding misses with a hook.
Askren misses with a series of wild punches.
Askren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding misses with an uppercut.
Harding looks to land a right hand but Askren moved out of range.#TD#
Askren bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Harding takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Askren misses with the ground and pound.
Askren in side control lands a decent elbow.
Askren is looking to take a break and control but Harding is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Askren in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Askren slows the pace down.
Askren trying to control the action but Harding is working from the bottom.
Askren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harding can do to turn this around?
The ground and pound from Askren seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Askren trying to control the position but Harding is working away.
Askren postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Askren working the ground and pound from side control.
Harding parries the strikes from Askren easily there. Askren is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Harding to escape.
Askren lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Harding down.
Askren postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Harding is not content to let Askren control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harding can do anything to dispel that myth.
Askren tries to move into full mount but can't pass Harding's legs. #T3#
Askren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harding keeps working.
Askren tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Askren tries to advance to mount but can't.
Askren tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Askren misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Askren has control of an arm but Harding manages to advance to Askren's back!
Askren is really stuck here.
Askren trying to control the position but Harding manages to sink in the hooks.
Harding keeps control of the position as Askren tries to break free.
Askren trying to control the hands but Harding won't let him.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Harding controlling the positon.
Jon Askren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Askren dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Askren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Harding shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Askren throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harding counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harding misses with a left hand #CL#
and Askren counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Askren.
Askren trying to control the position but instead, Harding has worked for underhooks and has pushed Askren into the cage.
Askren tries to work over Harding's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding blocking some punches.
Askren controlling the action here for a moment.
Askren lands a hook that snaps the head of Harding backwards. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Askren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Askren struggles to land a body shot inside as Harding controls his hands.
Harding lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harding.
Askren just leaning against Harding, taking a breather.
Harding goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Askren is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harding lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harding gets underhooks to prevent Askren's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Askren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harding swings for the body but Askren moves out of range.
Askren looks to score with a jab to the body but Harding is just out of range.
Askren swings widly with a right hand
and Harding counters with a right hand to the body.
Harding displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Askren throws out the jab.
Harding lands a jab.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Harding.
Harding misses with a body shot.
Harding scores with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harding just misses with a punch to the body.
Askren slips a jab from Harding.
Harding throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Askren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harding scores with a jab to the body.
Harding cracks a nice hook into Askren's ribs.
Askren throws a looping overhand right but Harding ducks down to avoid it.
Harding throws a body shot but no joy.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harding.
Askren slips a straight right by Harding.
Askren drops down looking for a counter takedown but Harding sprawls and moves away.
Harding keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Harding thuds his right hand into Askren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Askren is looking to clinch.
Jonathan Harding seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harding throws a body punch but Askren moves out of range.
Harding slips under a jab.
Askren defending well as Harding loads up on a big left hand.
Askren half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harding.
Harding misses with a looping left.
Askren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Askren closes the distance and clinches.
Askren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Askren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harding backwards.
Askren will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Harding up against the cage.
Askren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harding pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T4#
Harding swats away the attempt to clinch by Askren.
Askren moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Harding looks to land a combination but Askren avoids it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Askren slips a jab and a cross from Harding.
A jab from Askren does it's job there.
Askren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harding throws a body punch but Askren moves out of range.
Askren tries to counter with a takedown but Harding is quick to defend against it.
Harding's corner calls for a 1-2. Harding obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Harding looks to score with a jab to the body but Askren is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding really dominated that round.
That's time! Askren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Nice straight punches there by Harding. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harding.
Askren swings away with a body shot that misses
and Harding counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harding dodges the punch combination from Askren.
A big right from Harding misses.
Askren throws a lazy uppercut
and Harding connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Harding enables Askren to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harding manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Askren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Askren throwing strikes from guard but Harding blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren wants to control from the top but Harding keeps moving. #T1#
Askren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Askren throws a big right hand that misses.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Harding is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Askren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harding misses with a body shot.
Askren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harding.
No luck for Askren with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Askren misses with a double jab.
Askren misses with a looping right.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harding.
Askren tries to counter by clinching up but Harding breaks away and moves out of range.
Askren scores with a sloppy right hand. Harding should have avoided that one.
Harding throws a hook but Askren avoids it easily.
Askren avoids the body shot from Harding.
Askren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Askren misses.
Harding cracks Askren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Askren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harding scores with a crisp jab that stopped Askren in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harding throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Harding throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Askren.
Askren tries to counter with a takedown but Harding is quick to defend against it.
Harding throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Askren changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Harding tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Askren was well out of range. Poor timing from Harding.
Askren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harding throws out the jab.
Askren closes the distance but Harding moves to the side
and Harding counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Askren feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Askren content to stall in guard here.
Harding is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Harding is keeping the position.
Askren controls from within his opponent's guard.
Askren wants to control from the top but Harding keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Harding dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Askren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harding doesn't seem bothered though.
Harding lands a nice shot that snaps Askren's head back.
Harding throws a shot to the body.
Harding misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Askren counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Askren.
Askren throws a punch but it's blocked by Harding.
Askren is leaning against Harding and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Harding. #BC#
Askren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Askren manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Harding on his heels. He'll look to pass Harding's guard now, I'm sure.
Askren landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askren looking to sit in guard and control but Harding gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Askren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harding wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Harding stopping the sweep attempt from Askren.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Askren is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Askren wants to control from the top but Harding keeps moving. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Harding trying to control the position.
Askren keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harding's head.
Harding working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Askren.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Harding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren pushes down on Harding's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Harding is looking to control Askren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harding avoid being mounted?#T3#
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harding is trying to maintain the position but Askren is very close to passing his half guard.
Askren is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harding throws a hook but Askren blocks it.
Askren changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Askren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harding throws a hook but Askren avoids it easily.
Harding misses with a hook. Askren ducked under it nicely.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harding.
Askren slips a straight right by Harding.
Askren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harding. #TD#
Askren darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Askren looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harding tries to roll over but Askren keeps him under control.
Askren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harding's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Askren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Askren has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Askren!
Jon Askren thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Highland Games 200
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Askren moves out of range as Of Bath And Wells strikes.
Askren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Askren looks to land a right hand but Of Bath And Wells moved out of range.
Of Bath And Wells takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Askren misses with a shot to the body
letting Of Bath And Wells counter with a right hand.
Of Bath And Wells throws the left hand but Askren avoids the punch easily.
Askren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Askren slips a jab from Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells throws a shot from downtown. Askren moves away and avoids it.
Askren lands a nice hook to Of Bath And Wells's body. Of Bath And Wells takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Askren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Bath And Wells misses with an uppercut. Askren saw that one coming.
Askren connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Askren is defended easily by Of Bath And Wells.#T1#
Askren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Askren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells thows a left - swing and a miss!
Of Bath And Wells swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Of Bath And Wells misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Askren counters with a takedown into side control.
Askren throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Askren seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Askren in side control, throwing shots but Of Bath And Wells defends.
Askren looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Of Bath And Wells is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Of Bath And Wells prevents Askren from improving position.
Askren scores with punches from side control.
Of Bath And Wells definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Of Bath And Wells is not content to let Askren control the position.
Askren is staying tight to Of Bath And Wells's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Askren trying to control the action but Of Bath And Wells is working from the bottom.
Of Bath And Wells trying to remain calm as Askren controls from the top position.
Askren tries to score with some ground and pound. Of Bath And Wells controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Askren misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Of Bath And Wells defending against the ground and pound.
Of Bath And Wells tries to improve position but can't.
Askren landing strikes.
Askren in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Askren controls the position.
Of Bath And Wells knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Askren on the ground.
Askren in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Askren.
Askren trying to control the action but Of Bath And Wells is working from the bottom.
Askren working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
A lull in the action here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Askren working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Of Bath And Wells takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Askren lands a nice forearm strike.
An elbow from Askren crashes against the mat.
Of Bath And Wells tries to improve position but can't.
Askren creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Of Bath And Wells sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Of Bath And Wells is letting Askren control him for a moment.
Askren scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Askren dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Askren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Of Bath And Wells on the side of the head.
Askren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Of Bath And Wells looks to throw the jab but Askren is out of range.
Of Bath And Wells slips a jab and a cross from Askren.
Of Bath And Wells loads up on a big right hand but Askren slips the punch.
Of Bath And Wells thows a left - swing and a miss!
Of Bath And Wells clobbers Askren with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Askren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Of Bath And Wells moves away.
Of Bath And Wells connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A jab from Askren misses.
Askren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Askren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Of Bath And Wells bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1##TD2#
Of Bath And Wells gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Askren to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Askren is standing up over Of Bath And Wells. Of Bath And Wells looks to escape but Askren dives into side control.
Askren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#REVR#
Askren throws an elbow but Of Bath And Wells slips to the side and avoids it well.
Askren landing strikes.
Askren throwing strikes but Of Bath And Wells manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Askren manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Of Bath And Wells wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Askren connects with a nice short shot to Of Bath And Wells's temple. #T2#
Of Bath And Wells trying to hold on to Askren's head to control him but Askren postures up.
Of Bath And Wells is holding on to half guard well.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Askren in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Askren has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Askren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Askren winds up and cracks Of Bath And Wells with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Askren uses his free foot to push down on Of Bath And Wells's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Of Bath And Wells.
Askren tries to control but Of Bath And Wells wriggling away.
Askren controlling the pace for now.
Askren lands a heavy elbow.
Of Bath And Wells is in all sorts of trouble here.
Askren scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jon Askren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Askren landing punches.
Askren controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Askren lands a big shot there that rocks Of Bath And Wells but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Of Bath And Wells is in a horrible position here. Askren smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Askren breaks from Of Bath And Wells's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askren raining down hammerfists from mount.
Askren dominating with strikes here.
Askren working the ground and pound effectively.
Askren landing shots from mount. #ROC2#
Of Bath And Wells is rocked!
Askren controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Askren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Askren misses with a right hand
enabling Of Bath And Wells to counter with a crisp jab.
Askren throws a body punch but Of Bath And Wells moves out of range.
Askren scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice sprawl there from Of Bath And Wells as Askren shoots in.
Askren misses with a takedown
and Of Bath And Wells counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Askren darts in and clinches Of Bath And Wells up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Bath And Wells is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Askren tries for a takedown. No joy.
The Bishop Of Bath And Wells has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Askren.
Askren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Of Bath And Wells after a bit of a struggle.
Of Bath And Wells has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
#T1#
Askren is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Askren is pushing Of Bath And Wells up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Askren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Of Bath And Wells's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Askren has Of Bath And Wells pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Of Bath And Wells manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Askren has picked Of Bath And Wells up - he's going for a ride! Askren dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Askren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Of Bath And Wells's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Askren connects with a nice short shot to Of Bath And Wells's temple.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Bishop Of Bath And Wells has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Askren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Of Bath And Wells does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Askren moves into full mount! Of Bath And Wells won't be happy about that!
Askren raining down shots from the mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren with the ground and pound from mount.
Askren has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Of Bath And Wells's face.
Askren prevents Of Bath And Wells from getting the reversal.
Askren avoids the attempt from Of Bath And Wells to control.
Of Bath And Wells on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Of Bath And Wells tries to get out of the position.
Askren looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jon Askren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
BOOM! Askren connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Askren controlling the pace for now.
Askren lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Askren content just to control the position here. #T4#
Of Bath And Wells is in all sorts of trouble here.
Askren controlling the position easily from mount.
Askren with the ground and pound from mount.
Askren controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Askren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Askren has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Askren!
Jon Askren seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Highland Games 196
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Askren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Askren lands a jab.#ROC#
Semerad is rocked!
Semerad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Semerad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Semerad is still on wobbly legs! Can Askren finish him?#CL#
Askren drives through and clinches with Semerad against the cage.
Askren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Semerad backwards.
Askren lands a body punch in the clinch.
Askren lands a nice uppercut.
Askren effectively controlling the action here.
Askren just leaning against Semerad, taking a breather.
Askren pushes Semerad against the cage. Askren is working some dirty boxing. Askren pushes off with a quick right hook! Semerad goes down! Semerad tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Askren moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Askren!
A relieved looking Jon Askren thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Highland Games 191
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Hand Grenade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Askren was well out of range. Poor timing from Hand Grenade.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Hand Grenade.
Askren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hand Grenade connects with a body shot.
Hand Grenade misses with a wild body shot.
Askren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hand Grenade looks to throw the jab but Askren is out of range.
Askren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hand Grenade throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Askren counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hand Grenade's elbow.
Askren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hand Grenade pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hand Grenade swings for the body but Askren moves out of range.
Askren steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hand Grenade.
Good shot there by Hand Grenade.
Marcus Hand Grenade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hand Grenade thuds a left hand into Askren's body.
We've been told by Hand Grenade's head coaches at The Iron Palace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Askren.
Askren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Hand Grenade. Those never looked like landing.
Hand Grenade misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Hand Grenade scores with a four punch combination!
Hand Grenade misses with a hook. Askren ducked under it nicely.
Hand Grenade misses with the combination.
Hand Grenade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hand Grenade connects with the punch.
Hand Grenade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Askren.
#T2#
Hand Grenade scores with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Askren walks into a straight right hand from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Askren counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hand Grenade!
Askren trying to control the position but Hand Grenade is working away.
Askren prevents Hand Grenade from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hand Grenade is not content to let Askren control the position. #ES#
Hand Grenade sneaks out the side door and pushes Askren away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Askren.
Hand Grenade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Askren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Askren is just content to waste time from the top position. Hand Grenade takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Askren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hand Grenade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hand Grenade wants to stand but Askren is controlling the position.
Askren trying to control but Hand Grenade is working from the bottom.
Hand Grenade is wriggling around but Askren manages to pass to half guard.
Hand Grenade looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
Askren is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Askren tries to pass to full mount but Hand Grenade defends it.
Hand Grenade looks like he's trying to stand up.
Askren is trying to control the action in half guard but Hand Grenade is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hand Grenade wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hand Grenade dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Askren digs a good hook to Hand Grenade's body.
Askren defending well as Hand Grenade loads up on a big left hand.
Askren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hand Grenade defends it well.
Hand Grenade throws a series of punches but Askren moves out of range.
Askren tries to counter by closing the distance.
Marcus Hand Grenade is winning the standup battle so far.
Hand Grenade misses with a wild combination.
Hand Grenade lands with a nice combination. Askren backs away looking to recover.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Hand Grenade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hand Grenade with a jab.
Hand Grenade looks to land a right hand but Askren moved out of range.
Askren feints the counter takedown.
Hand Grenade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Hand Grenade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marcus Hand Grenade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Askren just misses with a punch to the body.
Askren moves away from the strike by Hand Grenade.
Askren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Askren scores with a three punch combo!
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hand Grenade as he jumps to the side.
Askren misses with a straight right.
Hand Grenade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askren.
And Askren tries to counter it with a takedown but Hand Grenade pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Askren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hand Grenade.
Askren lands an overhand right.
Hand Grenade throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Askren counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Askren is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Askren there. #T2#
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hand Grenade is trying to escape back to his feet but Askren uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Askren working the body and head with strikes.
Jon Askren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hand Grenade tries to escape but Askren is in control. #T3#
Askren tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hand Grenade's legs.
Askren lands an elbow.
Askren cracks Hand Grenade with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hand Grenade wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Askren landing strikes.
Askren lands an elbow.
Hand Grenade tries to escape but Askren is in control. #T4#
Askren working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren trying to control the action but Hand Grenade is working from the bottom.
Hand Grenade is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Askren is putting a hurting on Hand Grenade here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hand Grenade wants to get back to his feet but Askren drags him back down.
Hand Grenade bucks up and tries to throw Askren off but instead Askren has got his back!
Hand Grenade is trying to remain composed but Askren is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Hand Grenade is trying to get back to his feet but Askren has full control of the position and if anything, Hand Grenade has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hand Grenade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Askren misses the body punch
and Askren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hand Grenade takes one on the button.
Hand Grenade scores with a hook to the body. Askren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Askren cracks a nice hook into Hand Grenade's ribs.
Hand Grenade looks to score with a jab to the body but Askren is just out of range.
Askren avoids the body shot from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade takes a swing at Askren's ribcage but misses.
Askren is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hand Grenade rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Askren drives through and clinches with Hand Grenade against the cage.
Askren tries to work over Hand Grenade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren avoiding damage.
Askren can't find room to land a body shot as Hand Grenade controls the action.
Askren pushes Hand Grenade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askren throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Askren is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Askren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hand Grenade blocks a body shot from Askren.
Askren wants a takedown.
Hand Grenade is trying to push Askren away but Askren has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Askren misses with the head strike.
Hand Grenade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Askren prevents Hand Grenade from breaking the clinch.
Hand Grenade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Askren has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Askren.
Hand Grenade has had enough of the clinch but Askren keeps him there for the moment.
Askren pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Hand Grenade breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hand Grenade looks to throw the jab but Askren is out of range.
Hand Grenade misses with the combination.
Askren wants to counter with a clinch but Hand Grenade pushes him away.
Hand Grenade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Askren doesn't seem bothered though.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hand Grenade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hand Grenade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askren.
Hand Grenade misses with an uppercut. Askren saw that one coming.
Askren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hand Grenade misses with a looping left.
Hand Grenade sets himself, and Askren steps forward looking for the clinch! Hand Grenade avoids it this time.
Hand Grenade misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Askren counters with a single leg into guard. Hand Grenade didn't expect that. #ES#
Hand Grenade is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3#
Askren has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hand Grenade seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Askren can turn it around.
Hand Grenade has had enough of the clinch but Askren keeps him there for the moment.
Askren controlling the action here for a moment.
Hand Grenade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Hand Grenade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Askren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hand Grenade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hand Grenade throws the left hand but Askren avoids the punch easily.
Hand Grenade misses the jab.
Askren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hand Grenade misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Askren dodges the punch combination from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade lands with a hook. Askren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hand Grenade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Askren decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hand Grenade's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hand Grenade keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Askren stops Hand Grenade from standing up.
Askren sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Askren has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcus Hand Grenade.
I think Hand Grenade has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Hand Grenade!
After winning the bout, Marcus Hand Grenade thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Jon Askren stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back stronger!'.
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Event:
Highland Games 187
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Askren throws a body shot but no joy.
Jon Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bullard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Askren has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bullard tries to bum rush Askren with a series of wild strikes but Askren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Askren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bullard throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Askren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Askren dives in for a single leg takedown but Bullard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Askren lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren avoids the body shot from Bullard.
Askren throws a jab but it's blocked by Bullard.
Bullard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Askren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Bullard moves away from the strike by Askren. #CL#
Askren tries to keep at a distance but Bullard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Askren is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bullard misses with the head strike.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Askren.
Askren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Bullard has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Bullard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Bullard misses with a punch on the inside.
Bullard lands a hook that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
Bullard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Askren is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Askren stalling against the cage.
#T2#
Askren blocks an uppercut.
Bullard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bullard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bullard gets underhooks to prevent Askren's takedown attempt.
Tony Bullard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Askren.
Bullard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bullard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Bullard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bullard misses with the head strike.
Askren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bullard prevents it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren effectively controlling the action here.
Bullard lands a hook that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
Askren manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bullard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bullard lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Bullard fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
Askren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bullard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Bullard misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bullard.
A head punch on the inside from Bullard fails to land.
Askren tries for a takedown but Bullard manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullard.
Askren taking a breather.
Askren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Askren is trying to stall.
Bullard is pressed up against the cage. Askren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bullard down to the mat. Bullard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Askren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bullard.
Askren misses with a body shot
and Bullard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Bullard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Askren.
Askren lands a head shot.
Askren connects with a body shot that sends Bullard's belly button to the back.
Bullard throws the left hand but Askren avoids the punch easily.
Askren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bullard defends it well.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Bullard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Askren misses with a looping left.
Askren shoots for a double leg takedown but Bullard sprawls well. He's pushed Askren's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bullard tries to clinch but Askren is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bullard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Askren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bullard swivels and escapes.
Askren throws a body punch but Bullard moves out of range.
Askren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bullard is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Bullard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Askren prevents Bullard from getting back to his feet.
Askren trying to control but Bullard is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren scoring with some ground and pound.
Bullard wants to get back to his feet but Askren is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Askren lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Askren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Askren prevents Bullard from getting back to his feet.
Bullard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Askren.
Askren pushes down on Bullard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bullard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Askren.
Askren working the head and body with strikes. #ES#
Bullard has one foot on Askren's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
Bullard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Askren.
It looked like Bullard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Askren's corner calls for a 1-2. Askren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Askren lands with a good body shot.
Askren takes a swing at Bullard's ribcage but misses.
Bullard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Askren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bullard.
Bullard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bullard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bullard throws a lazy right hand but Askren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Askren misses with a jab to the body
enabling Bullard to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Bullard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bullard avoids the body shot from Askren.
Bullard misses with a body punch
letting Askren counter with a right hand.
Askren misses with a right hand
and Bullard counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Bullard misses the target.
Tony Bullard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Askren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bullard circles away quickly and effectively.
Bullard appears to be looking for a big counter.
Askren cracks Bullard with an open hand slap.
Jon Askren seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Bullard takes one to the chin there.
Askren fails to land the takedown.
Bullard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - Askren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Askren throws a body punch but Bullard moves out of range.
Bullard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Bullard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Askren fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bullard avoids it really well and circles away.
Bullard is looking to counter punch.
Bullard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bullard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Askren.
A little feinted left hand from Bullard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren throws a body punch but Bullard moves out of range.
Bullard throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Askren shoots and misses
and Bullard counters with a stiff right hand.
Tony Bullard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Askren.
Askren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Askren there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bullard misses with a wild combination.
Askren catches Bullard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bullard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Askren dives in for a single leg takedown but Bullard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bullard throwing a counter right hand but Askren manages to avoid it.#T2#
Askren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bullard lands with an overhand left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Askren.
Askren lands an overhand right.
Askren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Askren swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bullard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bullard ducks under a wild hook from Askren.#T3#
Askren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bullard pinned against the cage. Bullard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bullard seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Askren doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bullard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Askren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Askren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Askren lands with a straight right. Bullard didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Askren takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bullard slips a jab and a cross from Askren.
Bullard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bullard misses with a hook
and Askren counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bullard, as that shot connected.
#ROC#
Askren is rocked!
Askren misses with a jab to the body
and Bullard counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Bullard!
Tony Bullard is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Tony Bullard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jon Askren was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back stronger!'.
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Event:
Highland Games 180
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Askren forces Delacroix back against the cage and clinches.
Delacroix misses with the head strike.
Askren blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Delacroix is fighting off a takedown attempt but Askren is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Delacroix to the mat. Delacroix regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Delacroix pulls Askren in close to prevent any damage.
Delacroix is trying to keep Askren in close.
Askren seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delacroix on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Delacroix tries to get out of the position.
Delacroix wants to stand up but Askren is controlling him.
Askren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Delacroix is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Delacroix is keeping the position.
Askren postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Askren stands up over Delacroix, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Delacroix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Delacroix wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Askren is stalling in the full guard.
Askren scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Askren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Delacroix has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Delacroix has control of Askren's left arm, preventing Askren from doing any damage.
Askren wants to control from the top but Delacroix keeps moving.
Askren throwing strikes from guard but Delacroix blocks nicely.
Delacroix keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Delacroix trying to control the position.
Delacroix can't keep his opponent in guard - Askren advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Askren connects with a nice short shot to Delacroix's temple.
Delacroix is looking to control Askren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Delacroix avoid being mounted?
Delacroix is looking to escape.#T3#
Askren working over Delacroix with some ground and pound. Delacroix looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Delacroix avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
Askren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Askren is keen to just control but Delacroix is a slippery customer.
Askren throwing shots but Delacroix is blocking nicely.
Delacroix is staying active underneath Askren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Askren controlling the action here.
Delacroix avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
Askren has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Askren looking to control but Delacroix is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Askren working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Delacroix is bucking up trying to escape but Askren cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Askren has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Delacroix's face.
Askren raining down shots from the mount!
Askren with good strikes from the mount here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delacroix is in a horrible position here. Askren smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC2#
Delacroix is rocked!
The referee warns Delacroix that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Delacroix is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Askren lands a big shot to the head and Delacroix winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jon Askren! Jon Askren retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Jon Askren thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sergio Moraes and Jon Askren. Jon Askren acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Sergio Moraes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jon Askren!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moraes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Askren to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moraes (0) vs (2) Askren
Askren is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Askren tries to free his leg and advance position but Moraes is retaining full guard.
Moraes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Askren is posturing up here but Moraes has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Askren tries to roll out but it's too tight and Askren has to tap! Slick submission there by Moraes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergio Moraes!
After winning the bout, Sergio Moraes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Romano Schoots and Jon Askren. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Romano Schoots! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jon Askren!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schoots forces Askren back against the cage and clinches.
Schoots is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Askren is defending well.
Schoots tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schoots goes for a takedown in the clinch but Askren prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romano Schoots. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Schoots clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Schoots (0) vs (4) Askren
Schoots rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Schoots keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren seems to be working for a kimura but Schoots defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schoots is defending against the submission attempts here by Askren.
Schoots wants to improve his position but Askren is controlling well.
Askren takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schoots is trying to get back to full guard.
Askren trying to mount his opponent but Schoots defends it.
Askren controlling the action here.
Askren wants to control but Schoots is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren controlling the pace.
Askren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Askren perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Askren might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Schoots slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Askren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Askren showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schoots is controlling Askren's posture.
Askren looking to pass the guard.
Askren controls from within his opponent's guard.
Askren works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Askren wants to work for an arm triangle but Schoots is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Askren controlling the pace.
Askren is thwarting Schoots's attempts to control the position.
Askren frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schoots (0) vs (7) Askren
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schoots is in all sorts of trouble here.
Askren wants to control the pace but Schoots is squirming around nicely.
Schoots wants to hold on but Askren pushes him away.
Schoots can't escape the position.
Schoots tries to hold on but Askren postures up.
Askren fails to advance to Schoots's back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Askren controlling from mount.
Schoots working to try and regain half guard.
Askren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Askren tries to control but Schoots wriggling away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Askren avoids the attempt from Schoots to control.
Askren controlling his opponent.
Schoots wants to hold on but Askren pushes him away.
Askren fails to advance to Schoots's back.
Askren content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Askren wants to control the pace but Schoots is squirming around nicely.
Askren avoids the attempt from Schoots to control.
Askren trying to control but Schoots is having none of it.
Askren fails to move to back control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schoots working to try and regain half guard.
Schoots tries to hold on but Askren pushes him away.
Askren looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schoots really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Askren fails to move to back control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Askren controlling from the full mount.
Schoots is squirming around, avoiding Askren's attempts to control the action.
Askren wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schoots tries to hold on but Askren pushes him away.
Well,Schoots is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Schoots is squirming around, avoiding Askren's attempts to control the action.
Schoots tries to lock up and control but Askren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Schoots sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Askren stalling.
Schoots wants to improve his position but Askren is controlling well.
Askren controlling the action here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Askren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Askren not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Askren wins on points by 7 to 0.
Jon Askren thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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