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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Flash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
153 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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182 cm
26
165 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Good knees
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff Flash!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flash tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Askren swivels and escapes.
Askren gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Askren lands an elbow that stopped Flash in his tracks for a moment.
Flash tries to pull guard but Askren won't allow it.
Askren gets through Flash's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Flash is trying to drag Askren to the mat but Askren just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Ben Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Flash.
Askren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Flash avoids the elbow strike from Askren, against the ropes.
A short right from Askren.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flash is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Askren gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Askren throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Flash blocks it with crossed arms.
Flash is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Flash tries to score a body lock takedown but Askren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Flash has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Askren regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Flash stops Askren from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Flash from controlling successfully.
Flash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Askren is keeping the position for now.
Flash with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flash is working Askren over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Askren wants to stand and escape but Flash is having none of it.
Flash in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Flash throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Askren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flash throws a big right hand that misses.
Flash won't allow Askren to get back to his feet.
Flash thows a big elbow that misses.
Flash wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flash thows a big elbow that misses.
Flash with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flash forces his way into half guard.
Flash is working for a kimura but Askren is defending it quite comfortably.
Flash is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Flash missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Askren knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Flash on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flash is working for a submission of some sort.
Flash not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Flash is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Flash is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Askren has managed to free his arm - good work.
Flash is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Askren defends it well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flash is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Askren blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flash.
Flash thows a huge punch but Askren dodges it nicely.
Flash seems to be working for a kimura but Askren defends the submission attempt.
Flash scoring with strikes to the body and head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Askren is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Flash dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Askren wants to clinch.
Askren doesn't manage to clinch there - Flash circles away.
Askren tries to clinch but Flash moves away
and Flash counters with a nice double leg into side control. Askren won't be happy with that.
Askren bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Askren stuffs the takedown.
Askren rushes Flash and presses him up against the ropes.
Flash has Askren pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Askren manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Askren with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Askren lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Flash drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Askren gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ben Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Flash.
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!
Flash tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Askren smiles and moves away.
Askren tries to clinch but Flash is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flash tries to keep at a distance but Askren has taken the fight into the clinch.
Askren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Flash.
A short right from Askren.
Flash tries for a takedown but Askren manages to get underhooks.
Askren has a couple of punches blocked by Flash.
Flash tries to score a body lock takedown but Askren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Flash looking for a takedown.
Askren looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Askren tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Askren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Askren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Askren gets through Flash's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Flash changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Askren fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flash is defended easily by Askren.
Flash is breathing heavily.
Askren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Askren tries a head kick but it misses.
Ben Askren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Askren is looking to clinch but Flash is avoiding it.
Askren has taken the fight to the clinch.
Flash is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Askren pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Askren throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Flash blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren is pressed up against the ropes. Flash has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Askren down to the mat. Askren avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Askren lands a head kick!
Flash will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Askren thuds a left hand into Flash's body.
Jeff Flash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flash gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren tries to clinch but Flash is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Askren as Flash shoots in.
Askren moves into the clinch.
Flash is working for takedown but Askren is calmly controlling the position for now.
Askren is trying to stall.
Askren has a couple of punches blocked by Flash.
Flash has Askren pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Askren manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Askren tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Flash has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Askren is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Askren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Flash is trying to break the clinch but Askren is controlling him.
Askren with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Flash can't get the takedown.
Askren lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Askren lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Jeff Flash has been cut.
Ben Askren has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Askren.
Flash blocks an elbow strike.
Askren throws a knee to the head but misses.
Askren scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren has Flash pressed against the ropes, preventing Flash from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Flash takes a shot to the head.
Flash takes a knee right on the jaw!
Flash's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Askren manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Askren. No joy for Flash on that attempt.
Askren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Askren wants it to stay on the feet.
Askren lands with a kick to the temple. Flash shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Askren darts in and clinches Flash up against the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Askren lands a knee to the head.
Flash has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Askren avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Askren manages to break the clinch.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Flash paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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 Jeff Flash's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Flash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flash tries to score a power double leg takedown but Askren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Flash somewhat.
Askren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flash manages to avoid it.
Askren tries a head kick but it misses.
Flash has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Askren.
Askren throws a head kick that misses.
Askren wants to clinch.
Flash circles away from the clinch attempt.
Askren is looking to clinch but Flash is avoiding it.
Flash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ben Askren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Flash.
Askren fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren tries to clinch there but Flash circles away.
Flash circles away from the clinch attempt
and Flash counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Askren closes the distance and clinches.
Askren tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Askren tries to stall but Flash uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Askren lands a nice uppercut.
Flash has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Askren avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Flash tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Flash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Askren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Askren scores with a knee to the head.
Askren lands an elbow that stopped Flash in his tracks for a moment.
Flash wants a takedown.
Flash blocks a body shot from Askren.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Askren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Askren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Askren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Askren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Askren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Askren tries to clinch but Flash moves out of range.
Flash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flash darts in and clinches Askren up against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren avoiding damage.
Flash tries for a takedown. No joy.
Askren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Flash blocking some punches.
Flash tries a body shot but Askren blocks it.
Askren gets underhooks to prevent Flash's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flash fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Still in the clinch, Askren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Flash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Askren landing knees to the head.
Flash is rocked!
Askren pushes Flash back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flash is still on wobbly legs! Can Askren finish him?
Askren lands a big knee! That's hurt Flash! Oh, he's all over the place! Askren lands another knee that sends Flash to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, 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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FIGHT
RATING
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