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Event:
SP ICON: Back to Reality
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Penn shoots in looking for a takedown. Mark tries to sprawl out of it but Penn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Mark shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Penn napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Mark is trying to get an arm triangle but Penn is defending well.
Mark controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Mark politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mark prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mark could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Penn is trying to improve his position.
Mark moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Penn is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Mark keeps moving and retains side control.
Mark controlling from side mount.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Mark thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Penn struggling a bit here.
Mark taking a breather here. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mark works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Mark as he connects with a hook.
Penn blocks a jab.
Penn wants to clinch.
Penn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4##TD#
Mark shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Penn for as long as he can get away with.
Mark works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marky Mark dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mark's jab looks to have found its range, popping Penn under the eye.
Mark stalks Penn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Penn's face. Penn staggers backwards, shaken.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Penn.
Mark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Penn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mark throws a hook but Penn blocks it.
Mark thuds a left hand into Penn's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Penn is defended easily by Mark.
Mark half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Mark. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mark.#T1#
Penn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Penn avoids the body shot from Mark.
Mark works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marky Mark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn.
Penn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Penn somewhat.
Mark swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
BJ Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mark scores with a hook to the body. Penn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Penn gets caught flat footed, as Mark shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Penn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mark controls the pace.
Mark wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.#T2#
Mark controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mark showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Donk. Mark catches Penn right on the button with a cross.
Mark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mark scores with a sloppy right hand. Penn should have avoided that one.
Mark scores with a nice head shot.
Mark listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Penn.
Mark lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Penn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Penn has a takedown stuffed.
Mark lands with an overhand left.
Mark misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Penn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mark tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Mark 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.
Penn is trying to control the position but Mark postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marky Mark dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Penn is looking to land body kicks.
Marky Mark is winning the standup battle so far.
Mark lands with a right hand.
Penn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mark finds it's way round the side to connect with Penn's head.
Nice takedown defense from Mark. No joy for Penn on that attempt.
Penn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Penn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mark bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Penn's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penn.
Marky Mark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn.
Penn shoots in looking for a takedown. Mark tries to sprawl out of it but Penn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mark.
Mark misses with a body shot.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mark.#T1#
Jab by Mark.
Penn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mark swivels and escapes.
Mark scores with a hook to the body. Penn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mark connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Penn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mark appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Mark shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Penn kicks Mark off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mark manages to avoid it.#TD#
Mark is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Penn's half guard.
Mark uses his free foot to push down on Penn's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Penn. #T2#
Penn is looking to improve his position but Mark isn't that keen on the idea.
Mark sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mark has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Penn stops Mark from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mark takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Mark manages to capitalize on a mistake by Penn to take his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Penn do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Mark tightening his grip on Penn, looking for the choke.
I would not like to be Penn right now.
#SUB#
Mark tightening his grip on Penn, looking for the choke.
Marky Mark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##SUB#
Mark is persistently looking for the submission but Penn is defending it well.
#SUB#
Penn is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marky Mark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mark has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marky Mark!
Marky Mark decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
ROTR Semi-Finals - 185lbs
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Tarantino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Tarantino has Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
Penn jumps guard but Tarantino stands there with Penn around his waist. Penn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tarantino scores with a shoulder strike.
Penn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tarantino pulls his leg out and moves away.
Penn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tarantino pinned against the cage. Tarantino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bobby Tarantino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn.#CL#
Tarantino moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino lands an elbow inside.
Tarantino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tarantino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Penn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tarantino prevents it.
Tarantino stalls.
Penn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tarantino gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Penn wants a takedown but no success here.
Penn tries for a takedown but Tarantino manages to get underhooks.
Tarantino lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Penn's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Penn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tarantino misses with a knee strike.
Tarantino lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tarantino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tarantino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tarantino.
Tarantino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tarantino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tarantino lands an elbow that stopped Penn in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tarantino.
Penn looking to slow down the pace here.
Tarantino slows down the pace here.
Tarantino leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tarantino.
Penn trying to stall but Tarantino improves his position.
Penn is trying to push Tarantino away but Tarantino has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tarantino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Penn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tarantino prevents it.
Penn tries for a takedown but Tarantino manages to get underhooks.
Penn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tarantino scores with a shot to the side of Penn's head.
Penn takes an elbow to the temple.
Penn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tarantino tries to land a knee to the head but Penn blocks with his arms.
Tarantino misses with a knee to the head.
Penn working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Tarantino comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tarantino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tarantino comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Penn tries to pull guard but Tarantino won't allow it.
Tarantino is stalling here.
Tarantino lands an elbow just above Penn 's eye.
Penn is working for takedown but Tarantino is calmly controlling the position for now.
Penn being controlled against the cage.
Tarantino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
Tarantino lands an elbow inside that Penn shrugs off.
Tarantino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Penn is looking for a takedown.
The referee calls for Tarantino to work.
Tarantino creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Penn's defenses. #T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tarantino.
Tarantino lands an elbow inside that Penn shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarantino lands an elbow inside.
Tarantino just leaning against Penn, taking a breather.
Tarantino misses with a knee to the head.
Tarantino is pressed up against the cage. Penn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tarantino down to the mat. Tarantino avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Tarantino has Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
Penn takes an elbow to the temple.
Penn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tarantino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
Penn stalling in the clinch but Tarantino improves position.
Tarantino lands an uppercut.
Tarantino is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tarantino lands an elbow just above Penn 's eye.
Tarantino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Tarantino dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Tarantino takes the fight into the clinch.
Tarantino pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Tarantino on the inside.
Tarantino lands an elbow inside.
Penn trying to control the position but instead, Tarantino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Penn into the cage.
Tarantino tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Penn being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tarantino blocks an elbow strike from Penn.
Penn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Tarantino lands a left hand.
Penn trying to stall but Tarantino improves his position.
Tarantino has Penn pressed against the cage, preventing Penn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Penn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tarantino is defending well.
Tarantino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
Penn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stalling in the clinch from Tarantino.
Tarantino creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Penn's defenses.
Tarantino lands an elbow just above Penn 's eye.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tarantino.
Bobby Tarantino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Penn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tarantino smiles and moves away.
Bobby Tarantino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn.
Penn punishes Tarantino's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Tarantino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Penn tries for a takedown but Tarantino manages to get underhooks.
Tarantino stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Tarantino content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tarantino lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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!
A short left from Tarantino.
Tarantino is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tarantino lands an elbow inside that Penn shrugs off.
Tarantino lands an elbow just above Penn 's eye.
Tarantino prevents a body shot from Penn.
Tarantino lands an elbow that stopped Penn in his tracks for a moment.
Penn looking to slow down the pace here.
Tarantino lands a damaging elbow.
Tarantino with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarantino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn is trying to push Tarantino away but Tarantino has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tarantino lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Penn tries to pull guard but Tarantino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Tarantino lands an elbow just above Penn 's eye.
Tarantino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tarantino misses with a knee to the head.
Tarantino lands an elbow just above Penn 's eye.
Good body shot from Tarantino.
Tarantino presses Penn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tarantino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Penn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tarantino tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Penn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tarantino just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tarantino lands an elbow inside.
Tarantino connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarantino lands with a right to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Tarantino.
A nice left hand lands by Tarantino.
Tarantino will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Penn up against the cage.
Penn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4#
Penn takes a shot to the head.
Tarantino lands a nice elbow.
Tarantino has Penn pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Tarantino.
Tarantino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tarantino comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tarantino tries to land a knee to the head but Penn blocks with his arms.
#TD2#
Penn pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarantino trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Tarantino dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Tarantino moves into range and clinches up with Penn.
Penn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tarantino comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Penn tries to pull guard but Tarantino holds him up against the cage and eventually Penn drops back down to his feet.
Penn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tarantino lands a nice elbow.
Tarantino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tarantino lands a damaging elbow.
Tarantino creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Penn's defenses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tarantino - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee calls for Tarantino to work.
Tarantino seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarantino creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Penn's defenses.
Tarantino lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tarantino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tarantino. #T1#
Penn takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Tarantino.
Penn is trying to break free.
Penn trying to control the position but instead, Tarantino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Penn into the cage.
Tarantino pushes Penn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tarantino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Tarantino to work.
Tarantino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
Penn tries to break the clinch but Tarantino is controlling the position.
Nice elbow from Tarantino.
Penn takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice left hand lands by Tarantino.
Tarantino comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Nice elbow from Tarantino.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tarantino.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarantino comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tarantino is struggling to control the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tarantino.
Penn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tarantino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penn can do to turn this around?
Tarantino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tarantino lands a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Penn is rocked!
Tarantino lands an elbow inside that Penn shrugs off.
Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can Tarantino finish him?
Tarantino prevents a body shot from Penn.
Tarantino with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tarantino comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A shot in the inside from Tarantino.
Tarantino creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Penn's defenses.
Penn is trying to break free.
Tarantino tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Tarantino back against the cage.
Tarantino lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tarantino.
Penn tries to work over Tarantino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Penn tries to circle away but Tarantino has him pinned against the cage.
Tarantino prevents Penn from breaking the clinch.
Tarantino looking to throw knees to the head but Penn is blocking nicely.
Penn seems to have recovered his senses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tarantino takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tarantino throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tarantino tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Penn looking for a takedown.
Bobby Tarantino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn.
Tarantino throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tarantino prevents Penn from breaking the clinch.
Penn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tarantino just stands there and leans against the cage.
Penn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tarantino prevents it.
Penn jumps guard but Tarantino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tarantino. #T4#
Tarantino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tarantino tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Penn has had enough of the clinch but Tarantino keeps him there for the moment.
Tarantino pushes Penn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Penn is looking to control Tarantino's arms but Tarantino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Penn has his back to the cage.
Tarantino is leaning against Penn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Penn takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Tarantino.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Tarantino.
Tarantino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Penn's elbow.
Penn wants a takedown but no success here.
Penn tries to stall but Tarantino uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tarantino lands an elbow inside that Penn shrugs off.
Tarantino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Penn takes an elbow to the forehead.
BJ Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Tarantino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tarantino creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Penn's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Tarantino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tarantino, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:24
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Tarantino!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Tarantino thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SP ICON 2.0: ROTR - 155 rd 1
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Wolvhammer lands with an overhand left.
Penn goes for a double leg but Wolvhammer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wolvhammer continues to drive forward.
Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Penn moves in looking to clinch but Wolvhammer pushes him off.
Penn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wolvhammer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wolvhammer wants to land a leg kick but Penn is out of range.
Penn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wolvhammer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Penn somewhat.
Wolvhammer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Penn back to the cage. Wolvhammer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A head kick misses from Penn.
Penn goes for a double leg but Wolvhammer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wolvhammer continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolvhammer scores with the left hand. Penn knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolvhammer misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
Penn feinted with a counter takedown.
Penn walks into a jab.#T1#
Wolvhammer throws an overhand right that lands on Penn's shoulder, as Penn tries to avoid the shot.
Wolvhammer throws a push kick but Penn slaps the foot to one side.
Wolvhammer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wolvhammer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Penn tries for a takedown but Wolvhammer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Penn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wolvhammer's waist but Wolvhammer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Penn off to one side.
Penn blocks a jab.
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolvhammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Penn wants to clinch.
Penn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wolvhammer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Penn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wolvhammer tries to avoid it but Penn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wolvhammer to the ground. Wolvhammer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Penn blocks a jab.
Wolvhammer misses with a hook.#T2#
Wolvhammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolvhammer tests Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Wolvhammer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolvhammer throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolvhammer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wolvhammer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD2#
Wolvhammer drops Penn with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Penn looks back up at him and smiles so Wolvhammer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Penn is rocked!
Wolvhammer drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Penn right on the button. Penn goes down! Wolvhammer follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Wolvhammer gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khali Wolvhammer!
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