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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Legend (ranked 2576 p4p, 3001 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 257 p4p, 290 weight class). Penn has chosen Hawaii '78 as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacob Legend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Legend 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Penn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legend.
Sloppy strikes from Penn. Those never looked like landing.
Penn misses with a combination
and Legend counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Legend controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legend is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend is looking for a kimura but Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Legend to get the leverage.
Legend wants to work for an arm triangle but Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Legend is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is not content to let Legend control the position.
Legend not doing much here.
Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Legend sits in half guard.
Legend really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Penn manages to get to full guard.
Legend might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Legend doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Legend manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Legend is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Legend trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Legend really is a fat lump.
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Legend passes Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Legend performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Legend wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
Penn is trying to maintain the position but Legend is very close to passing his half guard.
Legend maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Penn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Legend has cracked it and Penn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Legend!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jacob Legend!
Post fight, Jacob Legend stared into the camera and said 'great fight ruffy but your power doesn't affect or scare me. It's the year of the LEGEND.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
31% |
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