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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 825 Round 3
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Casanova doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Askren to counter with a crisp jab.
Casanova fails with the takedown
and Askren counters with a left and a right that stings Casanova.
Casanova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Askren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Casanova somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monte Casanova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Casanova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Askren's waist but Askren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Casanova off to one side.
Askren lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Askren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Casanova stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Casanova throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Askren was covering up waiting for the punch and Casanova finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Casanova really is a fat lump.
Casanova trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Casanova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Casanova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
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.
Casanova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Casanova trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Casanova working some strikes from top position.
Casanova might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Askren avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Casanova works over Askren with some ground and pound from guard.
Casanova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Casanova connects with a couple of short punches.
Casanova postures up in Askren's guard and throws a big left but Askren blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Casanova wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving. #T2#
Casanova working some strikes from top position.
Casanova is working Askren over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Casanova trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Casanova is in close to Askren's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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.
Casanova looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Askren is looking for a triangle but Casanova pushes his legs off easily.
Casanova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Askren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Casanova preventing the sweep.
Askren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Casanova. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Casanova lands a couple of elbows.
Casanova content to stall in guard here.
Casanova chips away with some ground and pound.
Casanova wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
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#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Askren lands a nice short elbow.
Casanova moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Casanova will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Casanova looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Casanova is working hard here to advance position.
Casanova 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 has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Casanova is working away from the top position though.
Casanova missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Casanova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Askren is looking to control Casanova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Askren avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Casanova.
Ground and pound from Casanova.
Ground and pound from Casanova.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casanova working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Casanova 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#
Casanova dives in and grabs Askren's left leg, looking for a takedown. Askren pushes down on Casanova's head and hops out.
Askren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Askren wants it to stay on the feet.
Askren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jean Askren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Casanova fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Casanova backs off Askren throws a huge counter combo but Casanova manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monte Casanova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Casanova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Askren's waist but Askren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Casanova off to one side.
Casanova misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Casanova shoots in looking for a takedown. Askren tries to sprawl out of it but Casanova keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Askren manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Casanova doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Askren counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casanova moves forwards but Askren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Askren scores with a three punch combo!
Casanova looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Casanova has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Casanova is defended easily by Askren.
Casanova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Askren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Casanova somewhat.
Askren is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Casanova has his takedown stuffed
and Askren counters with a left to the body.
Casanova tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Askren defends well and Casanova ends up having to push Askren into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Askren!
#TD2#
Askren scores with a takedown into Casanova's guard.
Askren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Casanova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Casanova 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.
Casanova looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Askren is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Casanova thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Askren working some strikes from top position.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Casanova 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 with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Casanova is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Casanova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Askren tries to strike from the bottom.
#T3#
Casanova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Casanova from controlling successfully.
Casanova is stalling in the full guard.
Askren wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Casanova is now in half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Casanova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Casanova winds up and cracks Askren with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Casanova there.
Casanova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Askren wants to get back to full guard.
Casanova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Casanova is nestled in close to Askren, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Casanova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Askren defending well though.
Casanova lands strikes from half guard.
Casanova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Askren keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Casanova shoots in for a double leg but Askren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Askren shoots in and gets a takedown into Casanova's guard.
Askren preventing the sweep.
Casanova lands a decent punch to the body there.
Casanova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Casanova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Askren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Casanova with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Casanova is working Askren over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casanova trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Casanova keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Askren's head.
Casanova lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Casanova distracts Askren with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Casanova wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Casanova lands a couple of digs.
Casanova wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Casanova lands a couple of digs.#ROC#
Askren is rocked!
Casanova with a nice head shot there.
Askren is still in real trouble! Can Casanova finish him?
Askren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Askren seems to have recovered his senses.
Casanova wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Casanova connects with a couple of short punches.
Casanova is working Askren over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Casanova chips away with some ground and pound.
Casanova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Askren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Casanova postures up.
Casanova trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
Casanova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Casanova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Askren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Casanova. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Casanova shoots in for a double leg but Askren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Askren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Casanova but Casanova pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Casanova shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Askren as he jumps to the side.
Askren with the counter takedown but Casanova avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monte Casanova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Casanova or perhaps it was just good defense by Askren, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Askren shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Casanova manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Askren takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Askren won't allow Casanova to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Casanova is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Askren has momentary wrist control but Casanova slips an elbow through the middle.
Askren is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Casanova working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Casanova throws a big elbow that misses.
Casanova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Casanova throws a strike but Askren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Casanova 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Casanova is on top in guard.
#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Casanova lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Casanova stopping the sweep attempt from Askren.
Casanova trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Casanova working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Askren's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Casanova showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Casanova 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jean Askren!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Monte Casanova!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Monte Casanova!
Monte Casanova wins by split decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 825 Round 2
Date: Jan 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Bah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Askren is looking for a counter combo.
Askren stuffs the takedown.
Bah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Askren circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Askren.#TD#
Askren shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bah on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Askren seems content to control.
Askren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bah wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bah manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Askren knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bah on the ground.#SUB2#
Bah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Askren is aware though and is defending well.
Askren landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Bah trying to keep a closed guard but Askren is proving a slippery customer.
Askren controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren won't allow Bah to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren is stalling in the full guard.
Askren won't allow Bah to get back to his feet.
Askren engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Askren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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.
Askren content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Askren is working Bah over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Askren with a nice head shot there.
Askren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Askren keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bah's head.
Askren has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Askren scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bah trying to keep a closed guard but Askren is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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. #T3#
Askren's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bah has momentary wrist control but Askren slips an elbow through the middle.
Askren is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Askren postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Askren tries to free his leg and advance position but Bah is retaining full guard.
Askren distracts Bah with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Askren with a nice head shot there.
Askren is working Bah over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Askren landing with the ground and pound.
Bah looks winded!
Askren landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Askren postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Askren is in close to Bah's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Askren scoring with some ground and pound.
Askren distracts Bah with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Askren stands up over Bah, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Askren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Askren landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Askren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Askren landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Askren dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Askren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Askren misses with a hook.#TD#
Askren fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bah sprawls well initially but Askren persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bah is looking for a sweep. Askren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Askren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Askren.
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 is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bah can do to turn this around?
Bah is looking to improve his position.
Askren lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Askren is taking a breather. Bah says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Askren lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Askren lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bah is looking for a sweep. Askren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Askren working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Bah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bah is breathing heavily.
Askren controlling the action here.
Askren working Bah over with strikes.
Jean Askren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Bah is trying to stand back up but Askren is controlling him
Askren is nestled in close to Bah, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Askren works his foot free and advances to mount.
Askren controlling the position easily from mount.
Bah taking shots to the head.
Bah tries to lock up and control but Askren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Askren fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T3#
Bah is bucking up trying to escape but Askren cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Askren postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bah looks a forlorn figure.
Askren working Bah over with strikes here. #ROC#
Bah is rocked!
Askren content just to control the position here.
Askren lands with some strikes.
Askren controlling the pace for now.
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 Bah's face.
Askren content just to control the position here. #T4#
Askren landing shots from mount.
Askren lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bah is still in real trouble! Can Askren finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bah is in a horrible position here. Askren smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Askren lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bah hang on?
A big strike lands for Askren! That's really hurt Bah and he's turned his back - Askren keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Askren jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Askren!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 825 Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Gogh throws the left hand but Askren avoids the punch easily.
Gogh fails to land the takedown.
And Askren tries to counter it with a takedown but Gogh pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gogh dives in and grabs Askren's left leg, looking for a takedown. Askren pushes down on Gogh's head and hops out.
Gogh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Askren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Askren with the counter takedown but Gogh avoids it easily.
Askren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vicente Gogh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Askren enables Gogh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Askren manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Gogh from controlling successfully.
Askren controlling Gogh's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gogh trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gogh chips away with some ground and pound.
Gogh is in close to Askren's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Askren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gogh passes Askren's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Askren is looking for a sweep. Gogh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gogh wants to pass to mount but Askren is defending the position.
Askren avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gogh.
Askren is trying to maintain the position but Gogh is very close to passing his half guard.
Gogh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Gogh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Askren on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Askren is looking for a sweep. Gogh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gogh controlling the action here.
Gogh working Askren over with strikes.
Gogh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Askren is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gogh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gogh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Askren's head.
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 is trying to get back to full guard.
Gogh prevents Askren from standing back up.
#T3#
Askren is not content to let Gogh control the position.
Gogh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gogh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gogh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Askren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gogh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Askren is looking for a sweep. Gogh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gogh trying to control the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gogh lands strikes from half guard.
Askren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gogh is looking to take a break and control but Askren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gogh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gogh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gogh 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.
Gogh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gogh is looking to take a break and control but Askren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gogh winds up and cracks Askren with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gogh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Gogh.
Gogh lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vicente Gogh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
No luck for Gogh with that takedown attempt.
Askren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gogh defends it well.
Askren misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gogh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Askren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gogh somewhat.
Askren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gogh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gogh moves out of range of the strikes.
Askren looks to score with a jab to the body but Gogh is just out of range.
Askren misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gogh is defended easily by Askren.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vicente Gogh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gogh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Askren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gogh somewhat.#T1#
Askren throws a nice looking combination but Gogh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gogh dives in for a single leg takedown but Askren sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gogh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gogh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Askren but Askren pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Askren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Askren wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Askren. No joy for Gogh on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Askren drives through with a takedown into guard.
Askren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gogh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Askren working some strikes from top position.
Gogh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Askren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Askren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gogh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gogh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Askren postures up in Gogh's guard and throws a big left but Gogh blocks it.
Askren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Gogh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gogh trying to control the position.
#T3#
Askren throws an elbow that misses. Gogh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Askren's guard. Nice move by Gogh!#REVR#
Gogh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Askren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gogh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Askren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gogh throwing strikes from guard but Askren blocks nicely.
Gogh trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gogh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gogh shoots for a double leg takedown but Askren sprawls well. He's pushed Gogh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4##TD2#
Askren shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Askren showed some decent athleticism there.
Gogh wants to get back to full guard.
Askren wants to take a breather but Gogh is having none of it.
Gogh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Askren is working away from the top position though.
Askren is taking a breather. Gogh says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren wants to take a breather but Gogh is having none of it.
Gogh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Askren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Askren swings for the body but Gogh moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Askren as Gogh shoots in.
Gogh throws a solid leg kick but Askren takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gogh.#TD2#
Askren scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gogh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Askren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gogh has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Askren trying to control but Gogh is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gogh trying to keep a closed guard but Askren is proving a slippery customer.
Askren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Gogh keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Askren wants to control from the top but Gogh keeps moving.
Gogh is trying to control the position but Askren postures up.
Askren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Askren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gogh.
Gogh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Askren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gogh defends it well.
Gogh darts in looking for a takedown but Askren gets double underhooks and turns Gogh into the cage.
Jean Askren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gogh.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vicente Gogh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gogh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Askren avoids it really well and circles away.
Askren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gogh.
Gogh dives in for a single leg takedown but Askren sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Askren is looking to chop away at Gogh's legs.
Askren moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gogh takes one to the side of the head.
Jean Askren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gogh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Askren's waist but Askren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gogh off to one side.
Askren throws a counter combo.
Askren scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gogh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Askren tries to avoid it but Gogh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Askren to the ground. Askren escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vicente Gogh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##TD2#
Askren scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Still in half guard, Askren seems content to control.
Gogh is staying active underneath Askren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Askren is controlling the pace.
Askren working over Gogh with some ground and pound. Gogh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Askren not doing much here.
#T4#
Gogh tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Askren trying to pass the guard but Gogh defending well.
Askren is trying to control the action in half guard but Gogh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Askren closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gogh to the mat! Gogh manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Gogh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jean Askren!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Jean Askren!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Jean Askren!
Jean Askren wins by unanimous decision!
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