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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Newton Oreck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Askren has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Newton Oreck!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Askren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Askren seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oreck 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 not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oreck avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
Oreck tries to get to full guard but Askren has control of the leg.
Askren winds up and cracks Oreck with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren thows a huge punch but Oreck dodges it nicely.
Askren lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oreck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Askren.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Askren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oreck tries to kick Askren off but Askren keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Oreck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Askren.
Oreck wants to control but Askren is keeping busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Askren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oreck.
Askren fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Askren fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Askren shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oreck can do anything to dispel that myth.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Askren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oreck defending well though.
Askren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Askren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oreck is looking for a sweep. Askren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oreck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oreck keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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 Oreck's temple.
Askren landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oreck wants to get back to his feet.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oreck is rocked!
Askren is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Oreck is hurt! He's hurt bad - Askren fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Oreck from any more punishment! Congratulations to Askren! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Askren!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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