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Event:
Amateur League 107
Date: Feb 28, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Askren closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Askren manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Breakum landing some decent shots from guard.
Askren tries to strike from the bottom.
Breakum slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Askren.
Askren tries to get to full guard but Breakum has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Askren is defending against the submission attempts here by Breakum.
#SUB2#
Breakum is working for a kimura but Askren is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren tries to roll over but Breakum keeps him under control.
Askren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Breakum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Askren keeps working.
Breakum is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Askren flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Breakum is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Askren is working to get back to half guard.
Breakum blocks Askren's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
Askren defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Breakum.
Askren is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Breakum throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Askren is trying to escape the mount.
Breakum controlling the position easily from mount.
Breakum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Askren is looking to escape. #T2#
Askren is looking to improve his position but Breakum isn't that keen on the idea.
Askren tries to hold on but Breakum postures up.#SUB2#
Breakum looking for a guillotine from mount but Askren is having none of it. #SUB2#
Breakum swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Twistan Breakum!
Twistan Breakum tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
ACB - Amateur League 106
Date: Feb 18, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Terblanche gets tackled into the cage by Askren. Askren maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Askren has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Terblanche uses from the top position.
Terblanche trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Askren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Terblanche. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Terblanche drops back looking for a leg! Askren is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Askren manages to kick Terblanche off! Terblanche jumps back into Askren's guard.
Askren is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Askren trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Askren working for a triangle but Terblanche defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terblanche trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
Askren tries to strike from the bottom.
#T1#
Askren wants to sweep here but Terblanche controlling him for the moment.
Terblanche wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position.
Terblanche stopping the sweep attempt from Askren.
Terblanche stands and throws Askren's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Askren tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Terblanche is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Askren has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Terblanche is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Askren is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Askren tries to improve position but can't.
Terblanche throws a strike aimed at the side of Askren's head but Askren avoids it well.
Askren is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Terblanche's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2##SUB#
Terblanche is working for a kimura but Askren is defending it quite comfortably.
Askren has his hands clasped together around Terblanche's back. He's all about the action.
Terblanche is thwarting Askren's attempts to control the position.
Askren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Terblanche wants to take a breather but Askren is having none of it.
Terblanche is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Askren is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3##SUB#
Terblanche is trying to work for a kimura but Askren is defending well.
#SUB#
Terblanche is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Askren is trying to get back to full guard.
Askren misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Askren trying to control but Terblanche postures up.
Terblanche tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Askren slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Askren looking for a sweep. Not yet Askren, not yet. #T4#
Terblanche trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Terblanche drops back looking for a leg! Askren is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Askren manages to kick Terblanche off! Terblanche jumps back into Askren's guard. #SUB#
Terblanche is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Askren looking for a sweep. Not yet Askren, not yet.
Askren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Terblanche is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Terblanche throwing strikes from guard but Askren blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tokkie Terblanche 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##CL2#
Askren clinches. #TD2#
Askren manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Terblanche drops back looking for a leg! Askren is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Askren manages to kick Terblanche off! Terblanche jumps back into Askren's guard. #SUB#
Terblanche is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Terblanche drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Terblanche jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Terblanche postures up in Askren's guard and throws a big left but Askren blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Terblanche from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Terblanche avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Terblanche is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Askren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Askren is nestled in close to Terblanche, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Terblanche is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Askren pulls his head out easily.
Terblanche is staying active underneath Askren, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Terblanche is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Askren pulls his head out easily.
Terblanche has hold of Askren's hands but Askren slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Askren landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Terblanche on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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 Terblanche's temple.
Terblanche is refusing to be controlled, as Askren sits in half guard.
Askren takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2##SUB#
Terblanche actively working from the bottom here.
Terblanche is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Askren scores with a couple of nice shots.
Terblanche on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Askren looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Terblanche is rocked!
Askren lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Terblanche! More strikes land and this one is all over! Askren jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flying Almighty Askren!
Flying Almighty Askren decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Tokkie Terblanche stepped up to the mic, saying 'You are going down, my friend, down!'.
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Event:
ACB - Amateur League 105
Date: Feb 04, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Askren clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Laranja pulls guard effortlessly.
Laranja controls Askren momentarily but Askren frees himself.
Askren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Askren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Askren engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Laranja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Laranja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Askren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Laranja looking for a sweep. Not yet Laranja, not yet. #T1#
Askren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Askren chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laranja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Askren scoring with punches to the head and body.
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laranja is keeping the position for now.
Askren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laranja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Askren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Askren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Askren throws an elbow that misses. Laranja uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Askren's guard. Nice move by Laranja!#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Askren can do anything to dispel that myth.
Askren trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T2#
Laranja is fighting to break Askren's control of his arms but Askren is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Laranja tries to free his leg and advance position but Askren is retaining full guard.
Laranja slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Askren.
Askren wants to control but Laranja is keeping busy.
Laranja has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Laranja trying to control but Askren is having none of it.
Laranja takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#T3#
Askren is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Laranja looking for the RNC.
Askren wants to control his opponent's hands but Laranja gets his hands free.
Laranja is hanging on to Askren's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Laranja is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Laranja has the hooks in. Askren is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Askren turns into Laranja and is now in his guard.
#SUB#
Laranja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Askren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Askren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Askren's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Askren advances to half guard.
Askren is trying to control the action in half guard but Laranja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Askren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laranja defending well though. #SUB#
Laranja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Askren pulls his head out easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren slips a nice elbow through Laranja's hands, connecting with Laranja's forehead.
Laranja trying to hold on to Askren's head to control him but Askren postures up.
#SUB2#
Askren seems to be working for a kimura but Laranja defends the submission attempt.
Laranja wants to improve his position but Askren is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Renato Laranja will probably get the nod.
That's time! Laranja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Askren clinches up with Laranja and pushes him back against the cage.
Askren jumps guard but Laranja stands there with Askren around his waist. Askren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Laranja slows down the pace here.
#TD2#
Askren jumps guard and drags Laranja to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Askren is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laranja sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Askren's guard.
Askren misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laranja works his way into side control.
Askren regains half guard.
Askren gets full guard.
Laranja stands and throws Askren's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Askren tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laranja wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Askren is still trying to improve position.
Askren tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Laranja presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB#
Laranja quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Laranja but it's paid off an Askren is forced to tap! Nice work by Laranja.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Laranja!
Renato Laranja bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
ACB - Amateur League 104
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Askren clinches up against the cage.
Riot tries for a takedown but Askren manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Askren has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Riot clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Askren loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Riot hold on?
Askren has the hooks in. Riot is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Askren lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Riot.
I really don't envy Riot right now.
Askren just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Askren has the hooks in. Riot is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
What can Riot do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren is punishing Riot with strikes - can he finish him?!
Riot is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T1#
Riot wants to control his opponent's hands but Askren gets his hands free.
Riot turns into Askren and is now in his guard.
Askren pulls Riot in close to prevent any damage.
Riot takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Askren is adopting a defensive guard.
Askren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Askren has his hands on Riot's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Askren looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Riot passes into side control.
Askren is trying to improve his position.#T2#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Askren can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Riot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Askren throws a couple of strikes there.
Askren is trying to control Riot's posture but Riot avoids it.
Askren striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#SUB#
Riot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Askren is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Riot sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Askren is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Riot fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Riot is trying to get an arm triangle but Askren is defending well.
Askren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Askren is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Riot is trying to get an arm triangle but Askren is defending well.
Askren gets back to half guard.
Riot wants to take a breather but Askren is having none of it. #SUB#
Riot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Askren is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Riot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Askren defends it well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Riot is working for a kimura but Askren is defending it quite comfortably.
Askren controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Riot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Askren doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Riot.
Askren punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Askren misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flying Almighty Askren dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Askren has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Riot is fighting off a takedown attempt but Askren is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Riot to the mat. Riot regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Askren makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Askren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Askren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Askren advances to half guard.
Riot tries to get to full guard but Askren has control of the leg.
Riot manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Riot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Askren gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren scoring with some ground and pound.
Askren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1##SUB#
Riot has his foot on Askren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Askren works his way back into a safe position though.
Askren distracts Riot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Askren controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Riot is looking for a triangle but Askren pushes his legs off easily.
Askren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Riot has momentary wrist control but Askren slips an elbow through the middle.
Askren advances position into side control!
Riot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Askren wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Flying Almighty Askren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Check out the look on Askren's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Riot tries to bench press Askren off him but Askren keeps the position.
Askren works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Askren working the ground and pound from side control.
Riot takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Riot is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Riot sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Askren takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Askren seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Askren working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Riot looking for submissions off his back.
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 is controlling the pace.
Askren working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Riot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Askren looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Askren is thwarting Riot's attempts to control the position.
Riot is trying to get back to full guard.
Askren seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Riot has hold of Askren's hands but Askren slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Askren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Askren seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Askren working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Askren scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Riot has hold of Askren's hands but Askren slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Askren looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Riot with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Askren looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Riot taking some punishment here, with Askren in his half guard.
Askren working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Riot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Askren pulls his head out easily.
Askren not doing much here.
#SUB#
Riot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Riot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Askren is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Askren is nestled in close to Riot, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flying Almighty Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Askren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Riot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Askren has clasped his hands together around Riot's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Askren creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Askren working the head and body with strikes.
Askren is chipping away with strikes.
Riot takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Riot is working to avoid the ground and pound but Askren connects with a decent elbow.
Riot takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Riot is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Askren off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Askren defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Riot's arms.
Riot not allowing Askren to control his hands.
Askren rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T1##SUB2#
Askren actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Riot is working for a submission of some sort.
Askren is looking for a sweep. Riot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Askren striking from the bottom.
Askren is trying to get back to full guard.
Askren wants to control but Riot is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Askren wants to control the action here but instead Riot manages to pass to full mount!
Askren is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Askren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Riot is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Askren has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Askren working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Riot is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Askren to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Askren shrugs it off.
Askren can't escape the position.
#T3##SUB#
Riot is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Askren to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Askren shrugs it off.
Askren is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Riot jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Askren manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Riot working away.#SUB#
Askren wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Riot has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Askren's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Askren is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Riot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tony Riot!
An out of breath Tony Riot thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Amateur League 103
Date: Jan 04, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Askren pushes Tazer up against the cage in a clinch.
Tazer lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Askren pulls guard successfully.
Tazer wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Askren on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Askren tries to get out of the position.
Askren being controlled here, momentarily.
Tazer won't allow Askren to sweep him here.
Askren 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#
Askren controlling the action here.
Askren thows a huge punch but Tazer dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Askren lands a nice short elbow.#CUT#
It looks like Balthazar Tazer has been cut.
Tazer wants to get back to full guard.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Tazer is trying to get back to full guard.
Tazer keeping hold of Askren's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Askren lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#
Tazer is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Balthazar Tazer's cut even more.
Tazer is looking to improve his position.
Tazer is still in real trouble! Can Askren finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Tazer quite badly. Tazer pulls Askren in close trying to recover. Askren postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Tazer on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Tazer doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flying Almighty Askren!
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