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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Askren could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frankie Evans's chin.
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170 lbs
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frankie Evans!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren with a lazy takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a nice leg kick.
Askren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Evans counters with a left and a right that stings Askren.
Askren with a lazy takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a solid body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans pushes Askren up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Evans.
Askren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Evans pulls his leg out and moves away.
Askren fails with the takedown
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Askren is breathing heavily.
Evans lands a head kick. Askren smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Ben Askren has been cut.
Askren shoots and misses
and Evans counters with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Askren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans tries to clinch but Askren is having none of it.
Evans wants to clinch up but Askren keeps it at a distance.
Askren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice combination there by Evans.
Askren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Evans. Evans obviously looking to wear him down.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Askren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Askren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Askren shoots and misses
and Evans counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Evans.
Evans lands with a short shot to the head.
Evans breaks the clinch.
Askren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Evans thuds his right hand into Askren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Evans has a takedown stuffed.
Evans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Askren with a poor takedown
and Evans moves into the clinch.
Evans makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Evans lands with a right to the head.
Evans lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Evans softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Evans wants to break free but Askren has control.
Evans lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Evans gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Askren.
Evans is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans pulls guard.
Askren makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Evans is looking to stand up but Askren isn't so interested in that idea.
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 Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren stops Evans from standing up.
Evans thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Askren is working Evans over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Askren content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Askren landing some decent shots from guard.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Askren is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Evans is trying to control the position but Askren postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Askren is working Evans over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Evans 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 is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans has momentary wrist control but Askren slips an elbow through the middle.
Evans is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Askren dives into side control.
Askren is putting a hurting on Evans here, landing some big shots from side control.
Askren working the ground and pound.
Askren is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Evans will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Askren grinds an elbow into Evans's temple.
Askren is putting a hurting on Evans here, landing some big shots from side control.
Askren is chipping away with strikes.
Evans is letting Askren control him for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Askren looks up at the clock and then as Evans takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Askren smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Evans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben 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.
Askren doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Evans finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Askren with a lazy takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Askren actively working from the bottom here.
Evans is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Evans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Evans is thwarting Askren's attempts to control the position.
Askren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Evans stands up from half guard.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Askren shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Askren fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Evans to the ground. Askren is now in Evans's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans wants to stand but Askren is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Askren stands up over Evans, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Askren stops Evans from standing up.
Evans has momentary wrist control but Askren slips an elbow through the middle.
Evans is striking from the bottom but Askren uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Askren lands a nice short elbow.
Askren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Evans kicks off Askren and gets to his feet.
Askren shoots in and bounces Evans off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Askren working some strikes from top position.
Askren lands a couple of elbows.
Askren keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Evans's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Askren is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Askren postures up and lands a big shot to Evans's brow.
Askren looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Askren with a nice head shot there.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Askren is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Askren scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren chips away with some ground and pound.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but Askren is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Askren stops Evans from standing up.
Askren landing with the ground and pound.
Askren is pushing down on Evans's leg trying to pass to half guard. Evans is fighting to maintain full guard but Askren has managed to sneak the leg through.
Evans pushes Askren off looking to stand but Askren dives back in and keeps control.
Askren passes to side control.
Evans takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Evans on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Evans is trying to get back to his feet.
Askren is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Evans's shoulder. That is not cool.
Askren scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Askren scoring with punches and elbows.
Askren scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Evans to see if he's OK.
Askren working the body and head with strikes.
Askren scores with punches from side control.
Evans tries to escape but Askren is in control.
Askren scores with punches from side control.
Askren is putting a hurting on Evans here, landing some big shots from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askren lands some shots froms side control.
Askren scores with punches from side control.
Askren working the ground and pound.
Evans is rocked!
Askren in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Evans is still in real trouble! Can Askren finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Askren scores with a couple of short elbows.
Evans taking punishment in the form of punches.
Askren lands a decent elbow from side control.
Evans is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Askren dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ben Askren's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Askren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Askren shoots in looking for a takedown. Evans tries to sprawl out of it but Askren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Evans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Askren changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Evans looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Evans is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Askren asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Evans seems to have recovered his senses.
Askren scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Evans to see if he's OK.
Askren is chipping away with strikes.
Askren working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Askren cracks Evans with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Evans tries to escape but Askren is in control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Askren in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans seems a little lost for a moment, as Askren dominates the positioning.
Askren works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Evans is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Askren asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Askren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evans keeps working.
Evans wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
A lull in the action here as Askren stalls from top position.
Ben Askren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Evans on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Evans is pushing Askren's head away, looking to escape. Askren manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren lands an elbow.
Evans taking a bit of punishment here - Askren scoring with strikes.
Askren is chipping away with strikes.
Evans is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Askren is controlling him well.
Askren creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Askren cracks Evans with a big elbow.
Evans taking punishment in the form of punches.
Evans takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Askren just content to control the position.
Askren working the head and body with strikes.
Askren scores with a couple of short elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Askren scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Evans to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Evans's shoulder. That is not cool.
Askren scores with punches from side control.
Askren working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Evans taking a bit of punishment here - Askren scoring with strikes.
Askren working the ground and pound.
Askren controls the position.
Askren lands an elbow.
Askren landing strikes.
Askren lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Evans down.
Evans is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Evans is being controlled here.
Evans is working to avoid the ground and pound but Askren connects with a decent elbow.
Askren creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren scoring with punches and elbows.
Askren working the head and body with strikes.
Askren is chipping away with strikes.
Askren looks up at the clock and then as Evans takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Askren smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Askren prevents Evans from escaping the position.
Askren scoring with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Askren prevents Evans from escaping the position.
Askren remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Askren is putting a hurting on Evans here, landing some big shots from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Askren working the ground and pound.
Askren landing a few strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Askren!
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