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Event:
SPARTA 47
Date: Apr 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Litten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Litten instigates a clinch.
Penn tries to work over Litten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Litten.
Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Litten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Litten has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Litten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Litten misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Penn fails to land.
Litten lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Litten scores with a nice short uppercut.
Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Litten.
Penn blocking some punches.
Penn tries a body shot but Litten blocks it.
Litten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Litten throws a head punch that misses.
Litten lands a left hand.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Litten misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Penn.
Litten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Litten - that landed with a thud.
Litten throws a head punch that misses.
Litten is working Penn over against the cage.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Penn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Penn misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Penn.
Penn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Penn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Litten lands an uppercut.#T2#
Penn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Penn has had enough of the clinch but Litten keeps him there for the moment.
Penn blocks a body shot from Litten.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Litten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Litten misses with some punches.
Litten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Litten misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Litten.
A right hook to the body lands for Litten.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Litten working aggressively here.
Litten scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Penn blocking some punches.
Litten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Litten fails to land.
Litten throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
Litten throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Litten.
Litten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Litten lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn. #BC#
Litten breaks the clinch.
Penn misses with a right hand
and Litten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Litten throws a lazy uppercut
and Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Litten closes the distance and pushes Penn back into the cage.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Litten throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn. #T4#
Litten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Litten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Penn's elbow.
Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Litten lands a hook that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn misses with a punch to the body.
Litten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Litten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Litten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Litten.
A left hand lands to the body for Litten.
A hook to the body from Litten.
Penn wants to break free but Litten has control.
Litten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Litten lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Litten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sampson Litten dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Litten.
Litten swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Penn misses with a looping left.
Litten looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice jab there from Penn. #CL#
Litten closes the distance and clinches.
Penn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Penn is trying to break the clinch but Litten is controlling him.
Litten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penn can do to turn this around?
Penn tries to circle away but Litten has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Penn fails to land.
Litten scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Litten on the inside.
Litten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Litten lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Penn or not.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Litten lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Litten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Litten misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Litten fails to land.
Litten gets through Penn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Penn tries a body shot but Litten blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Penn.
Sampson Litten has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Litten's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Penn.
Litten throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
Litten swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Litten pressing his opponent against the cage.
Litten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Penn blocking some punches.
Litten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Litten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Litten on the inside.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Litten swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn lands a nice shot to the body.
Litten lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Penn or not.
Litten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Litten swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Litten controls the action.
Penn is trying to force a seperation but Litten has the dominant position.
Penn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Litten fails to land.
Penn tries to break free but Litten pushes him back against the cage.
Litten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Penn blocks a body shot from Litten.
Litten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Litten fails to land.
Litten digs a right hand into Penn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Penn's gas tank.
Litten throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Penn.
Litten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Penn backwards. #T4#
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Litten misses with some punches.
Litten has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
A short left from Litten.
Litten prevents a body shot from Penn.
Litten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Penn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Litten has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Penn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Littens head.
Litten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Litten fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Litten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sampson Litten dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Penn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Litten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like BJ Penn has been cut.#CL#
Litten takes the fight into the clinch.
Litten swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Litten avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
Litten blocking some punches.
#BC#
Litten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn slips a jab from Litten.
Jab by Litten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Litten throws out the jab.
Litten misses with a hook to the body
and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn lands an overhand right.
Litten with a hook.#T1#
Litten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penn cracks Litten with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Penn gets tackled into the cage by Litten. Litten maintains the clinch.
Litten lands a left hand.
Penn is trying to force a seperation but Litten has the dominant position.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Litten working aggressively here.
Litten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Litten keeps control of Penn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Litten lands a hook that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Litten misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Litten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Litten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Litten is working Penn over against the cage.
Litten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Litten lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Litten avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
Penn wants to break free but Litten has control.
Litten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Penn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Litten throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
Penn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Litten avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
Litten is working Penn over against the cage.
Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as Litten controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Litten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Litten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Litten scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Litten.
Litten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Litten lands an uppercut.
Litten lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Penn.
Penn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Litten lands a nice shot to the body.
BJ Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Litten blocks a body shot from Penn.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Litten.
Litten blocks an uppercut.
Litten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Litten fails to land.
Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Litten backwards.
Sampson Litten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn has had enough of the clinch but Litten keeps him there for the moment.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Litten.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Penn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Litten misses with the head strike.
Litten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Penn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Litten lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Litten controls the action.
Penn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Litten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Litten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Litten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sampson Litten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Litten 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sampson Litten!
In his post fight interview, Sampson Litten started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
SPARTA 41
Date: Apr 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Penn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vladislavovich misses with an uppercut.
Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vladislavovich.
Vladislavovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vladislavovich with a body shot.
Penn lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheers as Penn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vladislavovich doesn't seem phased though.
Vladislavovich throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn throws a jab but it's blocked by Vladislavovich.
Penn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Penn throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
so Vladislavovich counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Vladislavovich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vladislavovich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vladislavovich looking to pass the guard.
Penn wants to sweep here but Vladislavovich controlling him for the moment.
Penn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Vladislavovich is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Vladislavovich stands and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vladislavovich working away.#SUB#
Vladislavovich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Vladislavovich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Penn, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Vladislavovich tries for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Penn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vladislavovich's best efforts.#SUB#
Vladislavovich wants to work for an arm triangle but Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Vladislavovich trying to pass the guard but Penn defending well. #T2##SUB#
Vladislavovich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Vladislavovich is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Vladislavovich seems to be working for a kimura but Penn defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Vladislavovich wants to work for an arm triangle but Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Penn is staying active underneath Vladislavovich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vladislavovich prevents Penn from improving his position.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vladislavovich is working away from the top position though.
Penn manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Penn keeping full guard, as Vladislavovich tries to pass.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vladislavovich is one step ahead there.
Vladislavovich advances position into side control!
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Vladislavovich is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Vladislavovich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Penn wants to control but Vladislavovich postures up.#T4##SUB#
Vladislavovich tries for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Vladislavovich moves into full mount!
Penn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vladislavovich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Vladislavovich has hold of Penn's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Penn manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Vladislavovich looking for a guillotine from mount but Penn is having none of it.
Vladislavovich looking to control but Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn wants to hold on but Vladislavovich pushes him away.
Penn regains half guard.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaverin Vladislavovich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vladislavovich.
A punch lands to the side of Vladislavovich 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Vladislavovich closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Penn did well to prevent Vladislavovich getting side control.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Vladislavovich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vladislavovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penn can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Vladislavovich is working for a kimura but Penn is defending it quite comfortably.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn tries to roll over but Vladislavovich keeps him under control.#SUB#
Vladislavovich is working for a kimura but Penn is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Vladislavovich is working for a kimura but Penn is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Penn is trying to control Vladislavovich's posture. Vladislavovich takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Penn! Vladislavovich is rotating here... this could be the end... Penn is out! Vladislavovich has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kaverin Vladislavovich!
In his post fight interview, Kaverin Vladislavovich started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
SPARTA 31
Date: Mar 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Avalos throws a hook to the side of Penn's head but Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Avalos misses with a hook to the body
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Penn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Avaloss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Avalos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avalos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Penn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good exchange - Penn coming out on top.
Penn scores with a body shot.
Penn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temp Spar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Penn throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Avalos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Avalos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avalos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Avalos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Penn's head.
Avalos won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn is trying to control the position but Avalos postures up.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Avalos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Avalos trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Avalos distracts Penn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Avalos chips away with some ground and pound.
Avalos passes into half guard.
Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Avalos sits in half guard.
Avalos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Penn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Avalos drops an elbow to the side of Penn's head.
Avalos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Avalos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Penn defending well though.
Avalos slips a nice elbow through Penn's hands, connecting with Penn's forehead.
Avalos working the head and body with strikes.
Avalos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Avalos is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.
Avalos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Penn defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Avalos lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Penn has hold of Avalos's hands but Avalos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Avalos working over Penn with some ground and pound. Penn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Avalos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Penn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Avalos thows a huge punch but Penn dodges it nicely.
Penn wants to control but Avalos is keeping busy.
Avalos working Penn over with strikes.
Avalos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Avalos lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avalos is nestled in close to Penn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Penn is not content to let Avalos control the position.
Penn taking some punishment here, with Avalos in his half guard.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Avalos working Penn over with strikes. #T3#
Penn wants to control but Avalos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Penn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Penn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Avalos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Penn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Avalos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Avalos has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Penn is looking to sweep but instead, Avalos has passed into half guard.
Avalos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Avalos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Avalos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Avalos working Penn over with strikes.
Avalos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Avalos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Avalos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#
Penn is rocked!
Avalos not doing much here.
Oh Penn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Avalos prevents Penn from improving his position.
Penn seems to have got his legs back now.
Avalos working over Penn with some ground and pound. Penn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn pushes Avalos off looking to stand but Avalos dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Avalos dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Penn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Avalos throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Avalos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the liver by Penn. Beautiful body shot.
Penn lands a right hook to the body.
Avalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Avalos.
Avalos misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
Penn throws an overhand right that lands on Avalos's shoulder, as Avalos tries to avoid the shot.
Penn moves out of range as Avalos strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Avalos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn wants to improve his position but Avalos is controlling well.
Penn is trying to maintain the position but Avalos is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Avalos lands a nice short elbow.
Avalos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Avalos drops an elbow to the side of Penn's head.
Avalos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Avalos slows the pace down in half guard.
Avalos slips a nice elbow through Penn's hands, connecting with Penn's forehead.
Avalos working the head and body with strikes.
Avalos slips a nice elbow through Penn's hands, connecting with Penn's forehead.
Penn tries to roll over but Avalos keeps him under control.
Avalos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Avalos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Avalos working Penn over with strikes.
Penn wants to control but Avalos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Avalos connects with a nice short shot to Penn's temple.
Penn wants to improve his position but Avalos is controlling well.
Avalos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
Avalos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Avalos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Avalos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rio Avalos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avalos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Avalos working Penn over with strikes.
Avalos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Avalos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Avalos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Penn is staying active underneath Avalos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Penn tries to roll over but Avalos keeps him under control.
Avalos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Avalos is nestled in close to Penn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Avalos winds up and cracks Penn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Penn wants to control but Avalos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Penn tries to roll over but Avalos keeps him under control.
Avalos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Penn is trying to maintain the position but Avalos is very close to passing his half guard.
Penn wants to improve his position but Avalos is controlling well.
Avalos wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
Penn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Avalos drops an elbow to the side of Penn's head.
Avalos controlling the action here.
Avalos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Avalos connects with a nice short shot to Penn's temple.
Penn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Avalos working over Penn with some ground and pound. Penn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Avalos lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Penn quite badly. Penn pulls Avalos in close trying to recover. Avalos postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Penn on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Penn doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rio Avalos!
A very excited looking Rio Avalos rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
SPARTA 26
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Sakurai lands the left hand.
A big right from Sakurai misses.
BJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakurai is just out of range.
Penn with a nice cross.
Sakurai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Penn takes a swing at Sakurai's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Sakurai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sakurai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Sakurai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Penn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sakurai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Sakurai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Penn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Sakurai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB#
Sakurai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Penn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sakurai in the domination position with Penn hanging on.#SUB#
Sakurai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Sakurai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Penn, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Sakurai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##SUB#
Sakurai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Penn, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sakurai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Sakurai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sakurai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Penn, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Sakurai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Penn is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Penn holding on.#SUB#
Sakurai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Sakurai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Sakurai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Penn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Penn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sakurai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Penn tries to roll over but Sakurai keeps him under control.
Penn gets back to full guard.
Penn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sakurai stands and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sakurai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Sakurai has hold of Penn's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Penn tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Sakurai cranks the arm and Penn screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Penn, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hayate Sakurai!
During a confident post fight interview, Hayate Sakurai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SPARTA 18: Smit vs. Ndlandla
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Casaus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Penn's hands.#CUT2#
It looks like BJ Penn has been cut.
Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Casaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penn.
It looked like Penn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Casaus.
Penn cracks Casaus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Penn scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Penn misses the target.
Penn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at My Yard 'Alcatraz' in the buildup to the fight.
Casaus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Penn blocks a jab.
Casaus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Penn has time to react.
Casaus moves away from the strike by Penn.
Casaus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Casaus lands with an overhand left.
Casaus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Casaus moves away.
Penn's corner calls for a 1-2. Penn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Casaus throws a big shot that misses.
Casaus takes one on the button.
Casaus throws a lazy right hand but Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Penn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Casaus counters with a stiff right hand.
Casaus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Penns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Casaus misses with an uppercut.
Casaus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Penn misses.
Casaus moves out of range as Penn strikes.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Casaus is just out of range.
Penn misses with a low kick.
Penn throws a shot from downtown. Casaus moves away and avoids it.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Casaus takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Penn throwing a counter right hand but Casaus manages to avoid it.
Casaus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penn moves away from the strike by Casaus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. Casaus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penn throws an overhand right that lands on Casaus's shoulder, as Casaus tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Casaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penn.
Nice defenses there by Penn.
A punch combination from Penn misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casaus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Penn.
Penn moves out of range as Casaus strikes.
Penn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Casaus.
Casaus moves out of range of the strikes.
Penn slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. Casaus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Casaus misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
Casaus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Casaus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slow jab from Casaus misses its intended target.
Penn is looking to counter punch.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
Penn throws a body punch but Casaus moves out of range. #T3#
Casaus looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
Casaus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Penn in his tracks.
Penn lands a right hook to the body.
Penn staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Penn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Casaus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penn slips a jab from Casaus.
Penn looks to throw the jab but Casaus is out of range.
Casaus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Penn works Casaus's body with a nice hook.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Casaus.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Casaus is just out of range.
Casaus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Penn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Casaus lands a slapping body shot.
Casaus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Casaus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Casaus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Casaus finds it's target.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Casaus is just out of range.
Casaus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Penn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Casaus scores with a jab.
Casaus misses with a hook.
Penn defending well as Casaus loads up on a big left hand.
Penn swings widly with a right hand
and Casaus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Casaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Penn slips under a jab.
Casaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penn.
Casaus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Casaus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Penn!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Casaus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Penn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Penn misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Casaus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on BJ Penn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Casaus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Casaus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Penn throws a jab but it's blocked by Casaus.
Penn moves away from the strike by Casaus.
Casaus throws a shot from downtown. Penn moves away and avoids it.
Casaus looks to throw the jab but Penn is out of range.
Casaus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
Casaus ducks right into an uppercut from Penn.
Penn slips a straight right by Casaus.
Penn slips under a jab from Casaus.
Penn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casaus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Casaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Penn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Penn catches Casaus right on the button with a cross.
Casaus scores with a nice right hand.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Casaus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Casaus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Casaus digs a good hook to Penn's body.
Penn takes a swing at Casaus's ribcage but misses.
Casaus throws out a counter right but Penn avoids it with no problem.
Casaus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Casaus misses with a hook. Penn ducked under it nicely.
Casaus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
Penn swinging wildly here.
Penn misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. Casaus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Casaus.
Penn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Casaus.
Penn throws a hook but Casaus blocks it.
Casaus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
A big left from Casaus misses.
A little feinted left hand from Penn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Casaus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Penn.
Casaus misses with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Penn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Casaus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Casaus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Casaus misses with a hook
and Casaus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Casaus lands a jab to the nose.
Casaus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Casaus avoids the body shot from Penn.
Casaus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Penn throws a hook but Casaus avoids it easily.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Casaus moves away.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Casaus.
Casaus walks into a jab.#T3#
Casaus ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
A decent looking cross lands there for Penn.
Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Casaus.
Casaus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Penn on the side of the head.
Casaus looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
Casaus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Penn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Casaus scores with a jab. Penn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Casaus throws out the jab.
Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Casaus manages to avoid it.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Casaus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
Casaus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Casaus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Casaus misses with a lunging right hand
and Penn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Casaus.
Penn throws out a loose jab but Casaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Casaus throws out a counter right but Penn avoids it with no problem.
Casaus misses with a lunging right hand
and Penn counters with a left to the body.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Penn throws a body shot but no joy.
Penn throws a poor cross that misses
and Casaus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice uppercut there from Casaus.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Casaus was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Casaus scores with a jab. Penn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Penn blocks a jab.
Casaus misses with a hook.
Casaus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Penn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Casaus scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aaron Casaus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on BJ Penn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Casaus misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
Penn misses the jab.
Casaus throws a lazy uppercut
and Penn counters with a three punch combo that has Casaus backing up. Casaus nods at Penn to acknowledge the strikes.#CUT#
It looks like Aaron Casaus has been cut.
Casaus digs a good hook to Penn's body.
Casaus loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
Penn misses the body punch
and Casaus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aaron Casaus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Casaus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Casaus looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Casaus.
Penn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Penn moves out of range as Casaus strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn cracks Casaus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Casaus.
Casaus misses with an uppercut.
Casaus swings widly with a right hand
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Penn throws a right hand that misses
and Casaus counters with a stiff right hand.
Casaus loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
Casaus lands a glancing blow to the side of Penn's head.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Casaus.
Casaus throws a right hand that misses
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Casaus misses.
Penn lands with a nice body punch.
Casaus looks to land a left hand but Penn moved out of range nicely.
Penn misses with a body shot.
Casaus lands a nice hook to Penn's body. Penn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Casaus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Casaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Penn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Casaus defending well as Penn loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Penn misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Casaus on the side of the head.
Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Casaus.
The fighters circle momentarily. Casaus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Penn misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Casaus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Penn misses with a straight left.
Casaus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Penn throws a sloppy body shot
and Casaus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Penn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Casaus throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Casaus.
Penn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Casaus.
Casaus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Casaus checks a low kick from Penn.
Casaus misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Penn misses the target.
Casaus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Casaus moves out of range of the strikes.
Penn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Casaus to score with a decent uppercut.
Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Casaus.
Casaus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Penn backs up against the cage.
BJ Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Casaus throws an off balance right hand
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Penn misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Casaus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Casaus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Penn. Those never looked like landing.
Casaus throws a hook to the side of Penn's head but Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Casaus catches Penn right on the button with a cross.
Aaron Casaus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Casaus throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Casaus scores with a jab. Penn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Penn throws a hook but Casaus avoids it easily.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Casaus.
Casaus lands a slapping body shot.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
Penn misses with a double jab
enabling Casaus to counter with a crisp jab.
Casaus throws an off balance right hand
and Penn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Penn takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Casaus misses.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Casaus.
Penn missing with a left hand there. Casaus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Casaus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Casaus 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Casaus!
Aaron Casaus bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
SPARTA 14: Yamamoto vs. Knives
Date: Feb 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Penn lands a body shot.
#TD#
Show shoots in and bounces Penn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Penn wants to get back to his feet but Show is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Show trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Show knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penn on the ground.
Show won't allow Penn to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Penn manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL#
Show clinches with his opponent.
Show misses with a hook to the ribs.
Show fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Show tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Show back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Penn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Show controlling the action here for a moment.
Penn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Penn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Show gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Show throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Show missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Show scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Show perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Penn is staying active underneath Show, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #ES2#
Penn has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Show is on him like a limpet, forcing Penn back against the cage.
Penn blocks a body shot from Show.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Show wants a takedown but no success here.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Show tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Penn's elbow.
Show doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Show tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Penn prevents the takedown attempt.
Penn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Show has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Penn is looking to break free of the clinch but Show has double underhooks.
Show misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Penn is trying to break the clinch but Show is controlling him.
Penn tries to break free but Show pushes him back against the cage.
Penn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Show misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Show misses with a body punch.
Show swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Show tries to work over Penn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Show has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Penn is trying to push Show away but Show has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Show misses with a hook to the ribs.
Show keeps control of Penn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Penn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Show misses with a body punch.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Show won't allow it.
Show tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Show tries to work over Penn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Show.
Show misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Show. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Show misses with the head strike.
Show doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Show tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Show lands a takedown into guard.
#ES2#
Penn has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Show is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Show working aggressively here.
Penn tries to break free but Show pushes him back against the cage.
Show misses with a body punch.
Show misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penn is trying to break the clinch but Show has him pressed against the cage.
Show tries to work over Penn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Show working aggressively here.
Penn has had enough of the clinch but Show keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Small Show dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Penn lands a really nice looking cross but Show seems unphased.
Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Show takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Penn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Show is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penn can do to turn this around?#TD#
Show feints and as Penn raises his hands in defense, Show changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Show prevents Penn from getting back to his feet.
Show missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Penn scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Show fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Show is just out of range.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Show moves away.
Penn throws a looping overhand right but Show ducks down to avoid it.
Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penn punishes Show's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn throws a hook to the side of Show's head but Show sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Penn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Penn swings for the body but Show moves out of range.
Show tries to counter with a takedown but Penn is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Show closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Penn is trying to force a seperation but Show has the dominant position.
Show can't find room to land a body shot as Penn controls the action.
#T1#
Show misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Show throws a head punch that misses.
Show misses with a short punch on the inside.
Show tries to work over Penn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Penn blocking some punches.
Show misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Show misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penn blocks a body shot from Show.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Penn wants to break free but Show has control.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Penn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Show throws a head punch that misses.
Show definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Show tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penn has had enough of the clinch but Show keeps him there for the moment.
Penn tries to break the clinch but Show is controlling the position.
Show swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Penn is trying to push Show away but Show has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Penn prevents a body shot from Show.
Show keeps control of Penn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Show wants a takedown.
Show misses with a punch to the body.
Show tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penn working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Show keeps control of Penn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Penn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Show doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Show tries a body shot but Penn blocks it.
Penn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Show tries to work over Penn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Penn prevents the takedown attempt.
Penn working hard to break the clinch.
Show misses with the head strike.
Show looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Small Show. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Show doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Show is looking to take this one to the mat.
Penn can't break the clinch.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Show won't allow it.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Show misses with the head strike.
Show tries to work over Penn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Show swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Show struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn controls his hands.
Show misses with a punch to the body.
Show tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Show keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Penn's efforts to push away.
Show tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Penn is looking to break free of the clinch but Show has double underhooks.
Show has Penn pressed against the cage, preventing Penn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Show throws a head punch that misses.
Show misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Small Show will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Show rushes Penn and presses him up against the cage.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Show won't allow it.
Penn tries to circle away but Show has him pinned against the cage.
Show tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Show back against the cage.
Show throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
Penn is trying to break the clinch but Show is controlling him.
Show misses with a punch on the inside.
Show tries for a takedown but Penn manages to get underhooks.
Penn prevents a body shot from Show.
Penn is trying to break free.
Small Show has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn blocks a body shot from Show.
Show stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Show misses with some punches.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Penn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Penn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Penn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Show tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Penn's elbow.
Show fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Show keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Penn's efforts to push away.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Penn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Penn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Show throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Penn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Penn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Show misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Show throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
Show fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Show misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Show has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Show misses with a short punch on the inside.
Show tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Penn's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Show.
Show prevents Penn from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Penn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Penn working hard to break the clinch.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Show won't allow it.
#T3#
Show misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Show misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penn has had enough of the clinch but Show keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Show fails to land. #TD#
Show gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Penn regains guard.
#ES2#
Penn pushes Show off and gets back to his feet.
Penn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
BJ Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Show misses with a body shot.
Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Show looking to score a takedown here. Penn is defending well but Show drives through and ends up in Penn's guard.#ES2#
Penn manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn tries to break free but Show pushes him back against the cage.
Show tries to work over Penn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Show tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Penn's elbow.
Penn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Small Show is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Show throws a head punch that misses.
Show doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penn tries to break the clinch but Show is controlling the position.
Show tries to work over Penn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Show tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Show back against the cage.
Penn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Penn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Small Show. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Show throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
Show goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Show misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Small Show showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Show, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Small Show!
During a confident post fight interview, Small Show thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SPARTA 10: Khamsing vs. Holmes
Date: Jan 23, 2019 |
#R1#
A big left from Penn misses.
Penn thuds a left hand into Buccino's body.
Penn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Buccino catches Penn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Penn scores with a decent looking hook.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Penn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Buccino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buccino misses with a series of wild punches.
Penn throws a shot from downtown. Buccino moves away and avoids it.
Buccino throws a series of punches but Penn avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn scores with a jab.#T1#
Penn looks to land a left hand but Buccino moved out of range nicely.
Buccino unleashes a big counter combination but Penn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Penn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Buccino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Penn.
BJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buccino lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Buccino is just out of range.
Buccino's jab looks to have found its range, popping Penn under the eye.
Penn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Penn throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Buccino counter with a right hand.
Buccino looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Penn throws a right and a left that Buccino avoids nicely.
Buccino unleashes a big counter combination but Penn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn misses the body punch
and Buccino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buccino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Buccino throws a combination that misses
and Penn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Penn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Buccino misses with a wild combination.
Buccino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
A quick step to the side and Penn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buccino was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Buccino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Buccino misses with a series of wild punches.
A lazy left from Penn finds it's target.
Penn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Buccino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Buccino lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#
It looks like BJ Penn has been cut.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Buccino. Those never looked like landing.
Buccino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penn circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, jab by Penn - just one landing.
Buccino misses with a double jab.
Penn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Buccino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buccino is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters circling - Penn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buccino misses with a body shot.
Penn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn lands with a nice body punch.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buccino moves away.
Buccino throws a sloppy body shot
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Penn throws a combination that misses
and Buccino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Buccino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penn circles away quickly and effectively.
Penn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Buccino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buccino looks winded!
Buccino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buccino dodges the punch combination from Penn.
It seemed like Buccino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buccino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
Penn swings for the body but Buccino moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marco Buccino will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on BJ Penn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Buccino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Penn cracks Buccino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Buccino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Penn throws out the jab.
Marco Buccino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buccino misses with a double jab.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Buccino is just out of range.
Penn throws a right hand that Buccino ducks under and follows up with a left that Buccino also avoids with ease.
Penn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Buccino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penn circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buccino was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
A big left from Penn misses.
Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buccino.
Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buccino.
#T1#
Buccino digs a good hook to Penn's body.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buccino manages to avoid it.
Buccino misses with the combination.
Buccino's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Penn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Buccino scrambles back to his feet.
Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buccino.
Buccino let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Buccino.
Some wild striking there from Buccino.
Penn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Penn throws an overhand right that lands on Buccino's shoulder, as Buccino tries to avoid the shot.
Buccino appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Penn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Buccino releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Penn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buccino is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Penn rather than just go for the knockout.
Buccino cracks Penn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Buccino misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Penn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Penn thuds his right hand into Buccino's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Buccino has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Buccino walks into a jab.
Buccino throws out a powerful jab.
Buccino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Penn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donk. Buccino catches Penn right on the button with a cross.
Penn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice combination there by Penn.
#ROC#
Buccino is rocked!
Buccino throws a combination that misses
and Penn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Buccino thinking.
Buccino is still on wobbly legs! Can Penn finish him?
Buccino is breathing heavily.
Penn cracks a nice hook into Buccino's ribs.
Penn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buccino glances at the clock... BAM! Penn nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Buccino crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Buccino is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). BJ Penn!
BJ Penn spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
MAYWEATHER vs. YAMAMOTO
Date: Jan 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Penn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Show looking to score a takedown here. Penn is defending well but Show drives through and ends up in Penn's guard.
Penn throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Show is in close to Penn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Show from controlling successfully.
Penn trying to control the position.
Show chips away with some ground and pound.
Show looking to sit in guard and control but Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Show on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Show tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn wants to control from the top but Show keeps moving. #T1#
Penn won't allow Show to sweep him here.
Penn trying to control but Show is working from the bottom.
Show looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Show is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Show looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penn is one step ahead there.
Show keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Show wants to sweep but no luck.
Show keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Show trying to keep a closed guard but Penn is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A low kick from Penn is predictable there #TD#
and Show counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Show lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Show throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Show controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Penn trying to control the position.
Show definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Show postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Show in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Show with a flurry of punches that miss.
Show landing some decent shots from guard.
Show with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Penn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Show.
Show trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom. #T4#
Show stands up over Penn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Penn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Penn working for a triangle but Show defends it easily.
Show postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Show connects with a couple of short punches.
Show scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Show wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Show is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Small Show dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Show closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Show scores with punches from side control.
Show working the head with strikes.
Show trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn wants to control but Show postures up.
Show looks up at the clock and then as Penn takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Show smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Show scores with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn gets back to half guard.
Show winds up and cracks Penn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Penn tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1#
Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Show sits in half guard.
Show is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Penn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Show landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Show missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Penn wants to control but Show is keeping busy.
Show content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Penn misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Penn has hold of Show's hands but Show slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Show working over Penn with some ground and pound. Penn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Show drops an elbow to the side of Penn's head.
Small Show overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Show sits in half guard.
Show working Penn over with strikes.
Show is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penn can do to turn this around?
Penn is trying to stand up here but Show is controlling him well.
Show working over Penn with some ground and pound. Penn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3##SUB2#
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Show missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Penn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Show.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
Penn tries to roll over but Show keeps him under control.
Show stalling.
Show wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Show sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Show missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Show keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Penn misses.
Penn scores with a nice strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good shot there by Penn.
Penn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Show.
Show throws a lazy right hand but Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Small Show dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Show throws a predictable looking body shot
and Penn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Show. Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penn throws out a counter right but Show avoids it with no problem.
Show throws an off balance right hand
and Penn counters with a right hand to the body.
Show has a takedown stuffed.
Show misses with a hook to the body
and Penn counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the body from Show misses
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Show shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Show showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Penn manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Show keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Show's elbow.
Show working aggressively here.
#T1#
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Show struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn controls his hands.
Penn prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Show.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Show.
Show has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Show tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Show back against the cage.
Show wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Small Show. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn is leaning against Show and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Show misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn. #T2#
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Show controls the action.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Penn.
Show misses with a punch on the inside.
Show swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Show gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Show working Penn over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn is trying to maintain the position but Show is very close to passing his half guard.
Show seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Show is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.
Show is keen to just control but Penn is a slippery customer.
Show winds up and cracks Penn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penn.
BJ Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Show is aware though and is defending well.
Show throws an elbow that misses. Penn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Show's guard. Nice move by Penn!#REVB#
Penn wants to control from the top but Show keeps moving.
Show looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penn is one step ahead there.
Small Show is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Show being controlled here, momentarily.
Penn wants to control from the top but Show keeps moving.
Show looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
BJ Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Show 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Small Show!
Small Show thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
SPARTA 2: Smith vs. Ribeiro
Date: Dec 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Patel looks for a takedown but Penn sprawls well.
Patel tries to move into range but Penn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Penn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Patel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Penn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Patel. Patel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Patel is defended easily by Penn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braydon Patel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Patel's hands.
Penn connects with a nice looking jab.
#ROC2#
Patel is rocked!
Penn batters Patel with a massive right followed by a huge left! Patel is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Penn lands a final crushing right hand to drop Patel to the mat with a gruesome thud! Penn is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). BJ Penn!
After the fight, BJ Penn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Penn tests Costa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Costa shapes to counter with a head kick.
BJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Costa moves into range and clinches up with Penn.#BC#
Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn lands a nice hook to Costa's body. Costa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Costa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Costa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Costa wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Costa wants to take a breather but Penn is having none of it. #T1#
Costa prevents Penn from standing back up.
Penn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Costa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Costa not doing much here.
Costa wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Penn uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Costa trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Costa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Costa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#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.
Costa showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
BJ Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costa throws a combination. Penn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice takedown defense from Penn. No joy for Costa on that attempt.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Penn forces Costa back against the cage and clinches.
Penn has had enough of the clinch but Costa keeps him there for the moment.
Costa wants to take the fight to the mat but Penn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Penn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Penn tries to circle away but Costa has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Costa has managed to clinch.
Costa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Penn just stands there and leans against the cage.
BJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Costa.
Costa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Costa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
Penn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Penn stalling in the clinch.
Penn lands an uppercut.
Penn is trying to break the clinch but Costa is controlling him.
Penn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Penn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Penn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Costa looking to throw knees to the head but Penn is blocking nicely.
Costa looking to throw knees to the head but Penn is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn is trying to break the clinch but Costa has him pressed against the cage.
Penn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Penn lands a left hand.
Penn lands with a right to the head.
Penn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Penn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Penn digs a right hand underneath Costa's ribcage. Costa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A frustrated look appears on Penn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Penn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Costa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A left and a right from Penn both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Paulo Costa has been cut.
Costa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Penn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Costa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
BJ Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
Costa lands with a kick to the temple. Penn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Penn throws a series of punches but Costa avoids them all with ease.
Costa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Penn jabs Costa right on the nose. Costa blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Penn moves into the clinch.
Costa has Penn pressed against the cage, preventing Penn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short left from Penn.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Costa won't allow it.
#T1#
A hook to the body from Penn.
#BC2#
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Penn forces Costa back against the cage and clinches.
Penn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Costa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Costa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Penn has Costa pushed against the cage.
Costa tries to pull guard but Penn holds him up against the cage and eventually Costa drops back down to his feet.
Penn lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Costa has him pressed against the cage.
Penn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Costa or not.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Costa won't allow it.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Costa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Penn is trying to break the clinch but Costa has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Penn gets through Costa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Penn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Costa up against the cage.
Penn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Costa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
BJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Costa.
Costa misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Penn.
Penn pushes Costa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Penn is pushing Costa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Costa jumps guard but Penn stands there with Costa around his waist. Costa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Penn pushes Costa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Costa connects with a knee to the head.
Penn is trying to break the clinch but Costa is controlling him.
Penn scores with a shot to the side of Costa's head.
Penn lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Penn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Costa tries to pull guard but Penn holds him up against the cage and eventually Costa drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Penn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Costa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Penn with a hook.
Penn misses with a combination
and Costa counters with a nice uppercut.
Penn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Penn misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Costa clinches up with Penn and pushes him back against the cage.
Penn prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Penn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Costa backwards.
Costa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Penn lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Costa tries to pull guard but Penn won't allow it.
BJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Costa.
Penn tries to break free but Costa pushes him back against the cage.
Costa jumps guard but Penn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Penn is struggling to control the position.
Costa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Costa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Penn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Costa up against the cage.
Costa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Costa prevents Penn from breaking the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Costa jumps guard but Penn stands there with Costa around his waist. Costa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Penn lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Penn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Penn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Penn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Costa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Penn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Penn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Costa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Costa clinches with his opponent.
Costa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Costa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Penn checks a leg kick nicely.
Penn throws a combination. Costa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Penn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Costa, pushing him back against the cage.
Penn is pushing Costa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Penn is looking to break free of the clinch but Costa has double underhooks.
Costa wants to break free but Penn has control.
Penn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Costa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Penn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Costa can do to turn this around?
Costa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Costa takes a shot to the head.
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!
Penn is stalling here.
A right handed body shot lands from Penn.
And that's the end of the fight!
BJ Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Penn, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Penn!
BJ Penn spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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