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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins has chosen Irish Rebel Song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 cm
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195 lbs
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195 cm
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195 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bj Penn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Collins! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Collins wants to clinch up but Penn keeps it at a distance. Collins gets a clinch. Collins jumps guard.
Penn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Penn trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Penn postures up in Collins's guard and throws a big left but Collins blocks it. Penn drops back looking for a leg! Collins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Collins manages to kick Penn off! Penn jumps back into Collins's guard. Penn wants to stand but Collins has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Collins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Collins striking off his back but it's not causing Penn any problems. Collins 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Penn postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Collins. Collins stuffs the takedown. Penn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Collins avoids it really well and circles away. Penn keeps the fight on the outside. Penn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Penn wants to clinch and Collins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Penn's guard. Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Collins defends well. Collins wants to stand but Penn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Collins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Penn has his foot on Collins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collins works his way back into a safe position though. Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Collins defends well. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Penn is looking for a triangle but Collins pushes his legs off easily.
Penn is breathing heavily. Penn has his foot on Collins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collins works his way back into a safe position though. Collins won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Collins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Penn had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Collins is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Penn Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Collins's back instead. Collins trying to control the position but Penn manages to sink in the hooks. Collins has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. Collins breaks Penn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now. Collins distracts Penn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Collins sitting in guard, not really doing much. Collins passes into half guard under a barage of strikes. Penn actively working from the bottom here. Penn could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Collins is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Penn looking for submissions off his back. Collins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Collins tries to stand and escape but Penn is controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Collins dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Collins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Penn's half guard. Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Penn has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Collins. Oh but Penn has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Collins goes limp - he's gone! Penn jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bj Penn!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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