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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Graham lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#It looks like BJ Penn has been cut.
Graham swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Penn.#ROC2#Penn is rocked!
Graham misses with a two punch combination.
Oh Penn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graham looks to land a combination but Penn avoids it well.
Penn seems to have got his legs back now.
Graham misses with a double jab.
Penn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Graham sprawls and moves away.
Penn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Graham looks to land a combination but Penn avoids it well.
Demetrius Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graham sprawls well. Graham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
Penn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graham connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Graham gets a clinch.
Graham lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Graham.
Penn can't get the takedown.
A body shot lands from Graham.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Graham lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Graham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Graham comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#BJ Penn's cut is getting worse.#BC2#
Graham breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Graham moves into the clinch.
Clinched against the cage, Graham lands a big elbow that drops Penn! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Penn is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrius Graham!
A relieved looking Demetrius Graham thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
JF 72- Please Beat Ugly Giorgi
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Ruffy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruffy circles away.
Penn misses with an uppercut
letting Ruffy counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like BJ Penn has been cut.
Penn shoots in but Ruffy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ruffy is looking to counter punch.
BJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn looks to land a body kick but Ruffy moved away.
Ruffy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Penn throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Penn misses. #T1#
Ruffy lands a jab to Penn's midsection.
Penn misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruffy counters with a right hand to the body.
Ruffy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Penn walks straight into a right hand from Ruffy - that's dropped him! Ruffy jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Penn from any more punishment! Penn complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Matteo Ruffy!
Post fight, Matteo Ruffy took to the microphone: 'There's no gawd in the cage, just the dawg coming to get you!'. |
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Event:
JF 64 - FuLi vs the Captain
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Penn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Graves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Penn but Penn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Graves shoots in for a takedown but Penn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Graves closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Penn did well to prevent Graves getting side control.
Graves landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Graves working the head and body with strikes.
Graves landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Graves there.
Graves is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Penn is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves 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.
Penn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Penn is rocked!
Graves lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Penn! More strikes land and this one is all over! Graves jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Graves! |
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Event:
JF 58 - Cahill vs Yurchon
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Inoue has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Inoue there as he acknowledges the shot.
Inoue tries to clinch up but Penn circles away and keeps his distance.
Penn swings widly with a right hand
letting Inoue counter with a right hand.
Penn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Inoue backs up against the cage.
Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Inoue.
Inoue moves in looking to clinch but Penn pushes him off.#CL2#
Inoue has closed the distance and engaged Penn in a clinch.
Inoue misses with a punch on the inside.
Inoue throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Inoue.
Inoue scores with a shot to the side of Penn's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Inoue throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
Inoue lands a body punch in the clinch.
Inoue misses with the head strike.
Penn misses with a punch to the body.
Inoue swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inoue lands with a right to the head.
Inoue misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Penn gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Penn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Inoue defends it well. #T1##SUB#
Penn wants to work for an arm triangle but Inoue is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Inoue pushes Penn off, looking to escape but Penn dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Inoue is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). BJ Penn!
A very excited looking BJ Penn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
JF 51 - Gibbs the Toad Hunter
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Legend 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Penn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legend.
Sloppy strikes from Penn. Those never looked like landing.
Penn misses with a combination
#TD#
and Legend counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Legend controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Legend is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Legend is looking for a kimura but Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Legend to get the leverage. #SUB#
Legend wants to work for an arm triangle but Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Legend is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Penn is not content to let Legend control the position.
Legend not doing much here.
Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Legend sits in half guard.
Legend really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Penn manages to get to full guard.
Legend might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet. #SUB2#
Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Legend doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Legend manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Legend is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Legend trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Legend really is a fat lump.#SUB2#
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Legend passes Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Legend performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Legend wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
Penn is trying to maintain the position but Legend is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Legend maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Penn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Legend has cracked it and Penn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Legend!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jacob Legend!
Post fight, Jacob Legend stared into the camera and said 'great fight ruffy but your power doesn't affect or scare me. It's the year of the LEGEND.'. |
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Event:
JF 45 - New Year New Korbin
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Penn throws a sloppy head kick
and Tomsett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tomsett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tomsett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Penn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Penn.
Tomsett throws a hook to the side of Penn's head but Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tomsett slips a straight right by Penn.
Tomsett throws a right and a left that Penn avoids nicely.
Tomsett throws a right hand that Penn ducks under and follows up with a left that Penn also avoids with ease.
Penn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Penn throws a right hand that misses
and Tomsett counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomsett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
Penn tries a head kick but it misses.
Tomsett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tomsett looks to land a combination but Penn avoids it well.
Tomsett throws a series of punches but Penn moves out of range.
Tomsett lands with a right that hurts Penn. Penn looks to clinch but Tomsett throws a short knee that drops Penn. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Dechlan Tomsett! |
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Event:
JF 38 - Valverde vs Hanma
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Penn defending well as Hancock loads up on a big left hand.
Hancock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Penn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Penn.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Penn misses its intended target.
Hancock is looking to clinch.
Hancock's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hancock duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like BJ Penn has been cut.
Hancock tries to clinch but Penn moves out of range.
Hancock lands a head shot.
Penn scores with a jab.
Hancock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Penn throws out the jab.
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hancock 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.
Decent striking displayed by Penn there.
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!
Hancock is looking to clinch. #T1#
Hancock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hancock is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.
A punch lands to the side of Penn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Hancock. Those never looked like landing.
Penn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hancock tries to clinch up.
Hancock 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.
A jab from Penn misses.
Penn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hancock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hancock cracks Penn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hancock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hancock tries to clinch there but Penn circles away.
Hancock is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.
#TD#
Penn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hancock swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Hancock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Penn controls the pace.#SUB#
Penn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hancock dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Hancock trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hancock looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Penn holds on and takes a little breather.
Hancock trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Penn striking off his back but it's not causing Hancock any problems.
Hancock trying to stand up but can't free himself from Penn's guard.#SUB#
Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Penn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Penn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hancock, who protects the arm well.
Penn tries to advance to mount but Hancock denies him. #T4##SUB#
Penn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Penn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Penn is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hancock looks calm but he's in trouble here. Penn gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hancock is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Penn lets go of the hold and Hancock can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). BJ Penn!
A relieved looking BJ Penn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
New Dawn - King Gibbs vs Boone
Date: Dec 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Penn lands with a straight right. Viaz didn't see that one coming.
Viaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Viaz fails with the takedown
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viaz has his takedown stuffed
and Viaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Penn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Viaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
BJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Viaz.
Viaz closes the distance but Penn moves to the side
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Penn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#KD#
Penn drops his shoulder and cracks Viaz with a huge uppercut! Viaz goes down! Can Penn finish him?
#ROC#Viaz is rocked!
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!
Viaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Viaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penn looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1##SUB2#
Viaz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Penn is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Viaz.#SUB#
Penn has hold of Viaz's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Viaz tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Penn cranks the arm and Viaz screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Viaz, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). BJ Penn!
A very excited looking BJ Penn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
JF 27 - BJ vs Cobb
Date: Dec 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Penn.
Penn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Cobb closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Penn did well to prevent Cobb getting side control.#SUB2#
Cobb seems to be working for a kimura but Penn defends the submission attempt.
Cobb stalling.
Cobb uses his free foot to push down on Penn's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Penn.
Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cobb content just to control the position here. #T1#
Penn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cobb fails to take his opponent's back.
Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but Cobb has a good base and remains in mount.
Penn reaches up to try and control the position but Cobb seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Penn rolls and tries to escape and now Cobb has his back!
#SUB2#
Penn defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cobb is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Penn taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Cobb.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bronson Cobb!
Bronson Cobb is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cammalleri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Penn.
Cammalleri is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Penn.
Penn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penn.
Penn stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Cammalleri scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn trying to remain calm as Cammalleri controls from the top position.
Penn is trying to improve his position.
Penn regains half guard.
Penn tries to roll over but Cammalleri keeps him under control.
Cammalleri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cammalleri is trying to work for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Cammalleri controlling the action here.
Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penn.#SUB2#
Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cammalleri is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Cammalleri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cammalleri has managed to get both his arms back between Penn's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB2#
Penn is looking for a triangle here but Cammalleri uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Penn trying to remain calm as Cammalleri controls from the top position.
Penn prevents Cammalleri from improving position.
Penn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Penn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Penn wants to get back to his feet.
Penn wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Cammalleri keeps moving and retains side control.
Cammalleri knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penn on the ground.
Cammalleri happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cammalleri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Cammalleri swings around for an armbar but Penn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cammalleri's guard.
Penn trying to control but Cammalleri is working from the bottom.
Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cammalleri is trying to buck Penn off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cammalleri is looking for a sweep.
Cammalleri is not content to let Penn control the position.
Cammalleri can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Penn 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 misses with a head kick.
Cammalleri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cammalleri lands with a nice combination. Penn backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like BJ Penn has been cut.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Cammalleri shows good takedown defense.
Cammalleri is looking to counter the offense by Penn and move into the clinch.#CL#
Cammalleri has Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
Penn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cammalleri fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Cammalleri as Penn shoots in.
Mark Cammalleri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn.
Cammalleri shoots in for a double leg but Penn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn loads up on a big right hand but Cammalleri slips the punch.
Penn misses with a double jab.
Cammalleri throws a counter high kick but Penn was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cammalleri with a poor takedown
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Penn stuffs the takedown attempt from Cammalleri. Cammalleri gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Cammalleri lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Penn backs up against the cage.
Mark Cammalleri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn throws a chopping leg kick but Cammalleri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cammalleri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Penn but Penn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Penn throws out a counter right but Cammalleri avoids it with no problem.
Penn lands with a right hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Penn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Penn lands a really nice looking cross but Cammalleri seems unphased.
#T2#
Cammalleri closes the distance and clinches up with Penn, looking for a takedown. Cammalleri pushes Penn against the cage but Penn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cammalleri tries to clinch but Penn moves out of range.
BJ Penn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Penn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cammalleri but Cammalleri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cammalleri scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Penn.
Penn throws a head kick but Cammalleri moves out of range.
Cammalleri walks into a jab.
Cammalleri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Penn pinned against the cage. Penn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penn.
Penn closes the distance and clinches up with Cammalleri, looking for a takedown. Penn pushes Cammalleri against the cage but Cammalleri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Cammalleri clinches. #TD#
Cammalleri jumps guard and drags Penn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Cammalleri working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Penn has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cammalleri makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cammalleri.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Cammalleri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Cammalleri working a defensive guard here.
Penn wants to control from the top but Cammalleri keeps moving.
Cammalleri is trying to keep Penn in close.
Penn postures up and lands a big shot to Cammalleri's brow. #SUB2#
Penn drops back looking for a leg! Cammalleri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cammalleri manages to kick Penn off! Penn jumps back into Cammalleri's guard.
Penn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cammalleri's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but BJ Penn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on BJ Penn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Penn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cammalleri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cammalleri throws a body kick that misses
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cammalleri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Penn misses with a hook. Cammalleri ducked under it nicely.
Cammalleri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Penn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cammalleri somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn looks to land a combination but Cammalleri avoids it well. #CL#
Cammalleri clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Cammalleri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Penn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cammalleri but Cammalleri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Penn misses with a looping right.
Penn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from Penn.
Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cammalleri shoots for a takedown but Penn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Cammalleri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cammalleri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Penn feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cammalleri leaves Penn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Cammalleri misses with a head kick.
Penn throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Mark Cammalleri has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Penn.
Cammalleri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Penn is fending him off so far but Cammalleri persists. Nope, Penn circles away and we're back to standing.
Penn misses with a looping right.
Cammalleri is looking to counter the offense by Penn and move into the clinch.
Cammalleri misses with a double jab
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Cammalleri shows good takedown defense.
Penn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cammalleri tries to avoid it but Penn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cammalleri to the ground. Cammalleri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn lands with a hook. Cammalleri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cammalleri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Penn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cammalleri thinking. #T3#
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Cammalleri.#TD2#
Penn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cammalleri is trying to keep Penn in close.
Cammalleri keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
BJ Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cammalleri swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Cammalleri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Penn is controlling him.
Penn passes Cammalleri's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Cammalleri is defending well.
Penn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Cammalleri is defending well.
Mark Cammalleri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BJ Penn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cammalleri is pressing down on Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
BJ Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Penn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Penn!
A very excited looking BJ Penn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
JF 18 - Franco vs BJ
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Ferrell.
Ferrell shoots in looking for a takedown but Penn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferrell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Penn throws a hook but Ferrell blocks it.
Penn lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Ferrell pushes Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Penn's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Ferrell successfully pulls guard.
Penn throws a big right hand that misses.
Ferrell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Penn controls the pace.
Ferrell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrell keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ferrell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ferrell keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully. #T1#
Penn advances to half guard.
Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferrell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Penn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ferrell's head. #SUB#
Ferrell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ferrell actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ferrell is defending against the submission attempts here by Penn.
Ferrell regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferrell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ferrell keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully. #T2#
Ferrell keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Penn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferrell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferrell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferrell keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Penn has gone for a leg lock! Ferrell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Penn's guard.#REVR#
Penn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferrell trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Ferrell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Penn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ferrell has Penn in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ferrell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ferrell looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
Penn trying to control but Ferrell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ferrell has his foot on Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penn works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Penn is pushing down on Ferrell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ferrell is fighting to maintain full guard but Penn has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn trying to control from half guard but Ferrell is working away. #SUB2#
Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferrell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn. #SUB#
Ferrell actively working from the bottom here.
Ferrell is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Penn maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ferrell could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Penn has cracked it and Ferrell is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). BJ Penn!
BJ Penn is the new lightweight champion!
BJ Penn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
JF 14 - Jung vs Baba
Date: Nov 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Penn.
Penn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Penn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Penn looking to score a takedown here. Taylor is defending well but Penn drives through and ends up in Taylor's guard.
Penn sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penn is aware though and is defending well.
Penn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Penn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Penn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Penn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Taylor for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Penn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Penn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Penn duly obliges. #T3#
Taylor staying out of range there.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taylor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Penn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taylor scrambles back to his feet.
Penn scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Penn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Taylor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Penn taking a breather here.
Taylor is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Penn swings around for an armbar but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Penn's guard.#SUB#
Penn has an active guard here but Taylor has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4#
Taylor trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn trying to hold on to Taylor's head to control him but Taylor postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn is controlling Taylor's trapped leg to prevent Taylor from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Penn 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#
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Penn leaves Taylor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Penn scores with a one two! Taylor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Penn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
BJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Taylor.#TD#
Penn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Penn sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Taylor is breathing heavily.#T1#
Penn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Penn trying to pass the guard but Taylor defending well. #SUB#
Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Penn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Penn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Penn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Penn scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taylor is just riding it out for now. Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Penn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Penn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taylor defends it well. #T3#
Penn uses his free foot to push down on Taylor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Taylor.
Penn looking to finish Taylor with some ground and pound. This is bad for Taylor!
Taylor tries to hold on but Penn pushes him away. #SUB#
Penn goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Taylor turns into him and now he's in Penn's guard.
BJ Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4##SUB#
Penn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Taylor has passed into half guard!
Penn wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
Taylor works his way into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn looks to move to half guard but instead Taylor has passed into mount! Damn!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Penn dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Penn works the jab nicely.
Some wild striking there from Penn.
John Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Penn. That snapped Taylor's head back.
Penn lands with a right hand. #TD#
Penn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Penn seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Taylor is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). BJ Penn!
BJ Penn thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Just Fights X - Jung v Stuarts
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Penn.
Taylor swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Penn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Taylor's guard.
Penn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Penn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Penn wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taylor is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Taylor wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving. #SUB2#
Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Penn working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Penn keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor pushing down on Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Taylor has control of the leg. #SUB#
Taylor is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#ES2#
Penn kicks Taylor off and gets back to his feet.
Penn scores with a jab. Taylor acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Penn feints and as Taylor raises his hands in defense, Penn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn passes Taylor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Penn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3##SUB2#
Penn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Penn in particular looking to stall.
Taylor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Penn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Penn keeps trying to improve his position.
Penn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Penn dominated that round.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Penn checks a leg kick nicely.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Taylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Penn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taylor somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Penn circles away.
Taylor shoots for a double leg takedown but Penn sprawls well. He's pushed Taylor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A left lands for Penn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn scores with a nice right hand.
Penn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor goes for a double leg but Penn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Penn continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Penn has picked Taylor up - he's going for a ride! Penn dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Penn slips a nice elbow through Taylor's hands, connecting with Taylor's forehead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Penn controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Penn looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Penn controlling his opponent.
Taylor is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Penn is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Taylor can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
BJ Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Penn raining down shots from the mount!#T2#
Penn is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Taylor can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Penn controlling from the full mount.
Penn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Penn is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Taylor is in real trouble.
#SUB2#
Penn has his arm under Taylor's chin here. Game over son! Penn squeezes tightly and Taylor is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). BJ Penn!
BJ Penn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Just Fights 7 - Jose v Etienne
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Taylor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donk. Penn catches Taylor right on the button with a cross.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Penn counters with a shoot takedown. Taylor fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taylor is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor postures up in Penn's guard and throws a big left but Penn blocks it. #SUB#
Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taylor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Penn has his feet on Taylor's thighs here. He's pushed Taylor off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Taylor screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). BJ Penn!
A relieved looking BJ Penn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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