Post by The Sandmen on Aug 13, 2013 8:50:40 GMT -5
B.J. Penn glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Anthony Pettis raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
As the fight continues it seems that B.J. Penn is taking the best of the fight.
A bad move from Anthony Pettis
almost puts his head in the path of B.J.'s kick.
Pettis tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pettis is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Good looking punches from Anthony Pettis on the ground
They could take their toll on B.J..
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Anthony Pettis in his guard.
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Pettis struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Pettis
He is not able to do it
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over B.J.
Pettis tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Pettis is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anthony Pettis!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
B.J. Penn throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
B.J. Penn tries to better his position on the ground...
B.J. is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
B.J. catch Anthony Pettis's left arm and tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
Anthony Pettis holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Pettis is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
B.J. Penn pushes Anthony Pettis down and prevents his attempts to escape
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
Anthony Pettis moves to half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Pettis
B.J. Penn tries to free his leg...
B.J. Penn uses some of his skill by jumping out of Pettis's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
B.J. Penn keeps control and remains in side mount.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
Anthony Pettis manages to switch to half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Pettis
B.J. Penn goes for an americana!
Pettis breaks free.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Pettis to fight back!
Pettis reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
B.J. blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to close the guard.
Pettis put B.J. Penn in closed guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Pettis
B.J. is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
B.J. Penn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Pettis
B.J. tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
B.J. Penn fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Pettis
B.J. is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
B.J. Penn is opening up on Pettis and raining down combinations!
Pettis's corner looks worried!
Here comes Anthony Pettis with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on B.J.'s ribs!
B.J. looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anthony Pettis's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
B.J. moves forward looking for some action
Anthony Pettis doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Pettis goes for a low kick..
B.J. avoids the deadly blow.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. Penn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pettis is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Pettis
B.J. is in open guard over Pettis... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Pettis rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Pettis climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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B.J. Penn moves forward looking for some grappling action
B.J. has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. pushes Anthony Pettis againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Pettis cannot escape B.J. Penn's clinch! B.J. Penn is just brutalizing Pettis with punches time and time again!
Anthony Pettis pushes away B.J. trying to keep the fight at striking range
B.J. doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Anthony Pettis
The fighters are clinching.
Anthony Pettis pushes away B.J. trying to keep the fight at striking range
B.J. doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Anthony Pettis
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pettis doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under B.J. Penn embrace and tries to move away...
B.J. Penn pushes Pettis forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
B.J. pushes Anthony Pettis against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Pettis's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Pettis's Chin is beginning to swell
Pettis doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under B.J. Penn embrace and tries to move away...
B.J. Penn pushes Pettis forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. Penn shoots and grab one of Anthony Pettis's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Pettis lose his balance and falls to the mat
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Pettis
B.J. Penn tries to pass to half guard...
Anthony Pettis can't prevent his opponent from passing. B.J. looks to work from half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Pettis manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Pettis
B.J. is in open guard over Pettis... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Pettis rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
B.J. Penn chases Pettis and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Pettis steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
There is a small laceration on Anthony Pettis's Right cheek
Anthony Pettis throws a combo
B.J. Penn ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Pettis swings again, only to get countered once more! Pettis is looking bad here!
B.J. Penn throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Pettis's chin! That stops Pettis in his tracks!
Pettis has a small cut in his Right eye
B.J. grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Pettis
B.J. Penn tries to finish with a leg lock!
Pettis is able to break the lock.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Pettis
B.J. Penn pushes Anthony Pettis against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
B.J. jumps and tries to free his leg! Pettis doesn't allow this but B.J. Penn is able to get half guard here.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Anthony Pettis gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. Penn tries to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
B.J. Penn manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
B.J. Penn hooks Pettis's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Anthony Pettis manages to kick B.J. away and scrambles on top!
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over B.J.
Pettis gets a good position on the ground. ..
B.J. holds Anthony Pettis arms and counters his opponent punches.
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over B.J.
Pettis tries to jump to side mount.
B.J. Penn jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Pettis
B.J. Penn looks to posture up and open Anthony Pettis's guard...
B.J. Penn forces Anthony Pettis to open his guard.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Pettis
B.J. is in open guard over Pettis... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Pettis rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
B.J. misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anthony Pettis overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
B.J. pulls his arm out of danger.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around B.J.
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Pettis is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
The two exchange wildly
B.J. is connecting with a few punches
Pettis's Chin is beginning to swell
B.J. Penn throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Pettis's chin! That stops Pettis in his tracks!
Pettis's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pettis has a small cut in his Right eye
Incredible haymaker from B.J. Penn!
You can see Anthony Pettis's head being snapped backwards!
Pettis has a small cut in his Forehead
Anthony Pettis continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
B.J. pushes Anthony Pettis and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn was tooling Anthony Pettis for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Anthony Pettis lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
B.J. goes to the body...
He punishes Pettis's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hard blow to Pettis's mid-section, he seems hurt
Anthony Pettis's mind is definitely in the fight, B.J. just got nailed! Anthony Pettis saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
B.J. moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Pettis from the ground!
Pettis seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to B.J. Penn.
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Round 3
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An overhand right from B.J. Penn that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Pettis's stops that one with his face! How is Pettis standing?!
Anthony Pettis seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for B.J. Penn!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Pettis's chin! That stops Pettis in his tracks!
Pettis has a small cut in his Right eye
You can see Pettis's blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. Penn launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Pettis blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Anthony Pettis's cheek! Pettis stumbles and the falls to the mat!
That brutal impact left Pettis laid out on the mat! B.J. Penn's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is B.J. Penn by KO (Punch) at 0:44 Round 3
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 22/26 (85%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/7 (86%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/3 (33%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 346 s
Statistics: Anthony Pettis
Punches 5/9 (56%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/8 (38%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 346 s
Well that result date-rapes any chance I had of winning the predictor. BJ came to fight (which is great - he only does that sometimes), but Pettis didn't. When usually he does. Plus, Pettis won the first time and has been upgraded since (i believe) whereas the Beedje, hasn;t.
Anthony Pettis raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
As the fight continues it seems that B.J. Penn is taking the best of the fight.
A bad move from Anthony Pettis
almost puts his head in the path of B.J.'s kick.
Pettis tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pettis is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Good looking punches from Anthony Pettis on the ground
They could take their toll on B.J..
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Anthony Pettis in his guard.
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Pettis struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Pettis
He is not able to do it
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over B.J.
Pettis tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Pettis is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anthony Pettis!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
B.J. Penn throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
B.J. Penn tries to better his position on the ground...
B.J. is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
B.J. catch Anthony Pettis's left arm and tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
Anthony Pettis holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Pettis is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
B.J. Penn pushes Anthony Pettis down and prevents his attempts to escape
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
Anthony Pettis moves to half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Pettis
B.J. Penn tries to free his leg...
B.J. Penn uses some of his skill by jumping out of Pettis's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
B.J. Penn keeps control and remains in side mount.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
Anthony Pettis manages to switch to half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Pettis
B.J. Penn goes for an americana!
Pettis breaks free.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Pettis to fight back!
Pettis reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
B.J. blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to close the guard.
Pettis put B.J. Penn in closed guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Pettis
B.J. is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
B.J. Penn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Pettis
B.J. tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
B.J. Penn fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Pettis
B.J. is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
B.J. Penn is opening up on Pettis and raining down combinations!
Pettis's corner looks worried!
Here comes Anthony Pettis with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on B.J.'s ribs!
B.J. looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anthony Pettis's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
B.J. moves forward looking for some action
Anthony Pettis doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Pettis goes for a low kick..
B.J. avoids the deadly blow.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. Penn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pettis is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Pettis
B.J. is in open guard over Pettis... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Pettis rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Pettis climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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B.J. Penn moves forward looking for some grappling action
B.J. has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. pushes Anthony Pettis againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Pettis cannot escape B.J. Penn's clinch! B.J. Penn is just brutalizing Pettis with punches time and time again!
Anthony Pettis pushes away B.J. trying to keep the fight at striking range
B.J. doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Anthony Pettis
The fighters are clinching.
Anthony Pettis pushes away B.J. trying to keep the fight at striking range
B.J. doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Anthony Pettis
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pettis doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under B.J. Penn embrace and tries to move away...
B.J. Penn pushes Pettis forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
B.J. pushes Anthony Pettis against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Pettis's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Pettis's Chin is beginning to swell
Pettis doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under B.J. Penn embrace and tries to move away...
B.J. Penn pushes Pettis forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. Penn shoots and grab one of Anthony Pettis's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Pettis lose his balance and falls to the mat
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Pettis
B.J. Penn tries to pass to half guard...
Anthony Pettis can't prevent his opponent from passing. B.J. looks to work from half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Pettis manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Pettis
B.J. is in open guard over Pettis... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Pettis rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
B.J. Penn chases Pettis and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Pettis steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
There is a small laceration on Anthony Pettis's Right cheek
Anthony Pettis throws a combo
B.J. Penn ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Pettis swings again, only to get countered once more! Pettis is looking bad here!
B.J. Penn throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Pettis's chin! That stops Pettis in his tracks!
Pettis has a small cut in his Right eye
B.J. grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Pettis
B.J. Penn tries to finish with a leg lock!
Pettis is able to break the lock.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Pettis
B.J. Penn pushes Anthony Pettis against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
B.J. jumps and tries to free his leg! Pettis doesn't allow this but B.J. Penn is able to get half guard here.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Anthony Pettis gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. Penn tries to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
B.J. Penn manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
B.J. Penn hooks Pettis's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Anthony Pettis manages to kick B.J. away and scrambles on top!
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over B.J.
Pettis gets a good position on the ground. ..
B.J. holds Anthony Pettis arms and counters his opponent punches.
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over B.J.
Pettis tries to jump to side mount.
B.J. Penn jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Pettis
B.J. Penn looks to posture up and open Anthony Pettis's guard...
B.J. Penn forces Anthony Pettis to open his guard.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Pettis
B.J. is in open guard over Pettis... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Pettis rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
B.J. misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Anthony Pettis overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
B.J. pulls his arm out of danger.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around B.J.
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Pettis is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
The two exchange wildly
B.J. is connecting with a few punches
Pettis's Chin is beginning to swell
B.J. Penn throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Pettis's chin! That stops Pettis in his tracks!
Pettis's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pettis has a small cut in his Right eye
Incredible haymaker from B.J. Penn!
You can see Anthony Pettis's head being snapped backwards!
Pettis has a small cut in his Forehead
Anthony Pettis continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
B.J. pushes Anthony Pettis and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn was tooling Anthony Pettis for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Anthony Pettis lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
B.J. goes to the body...
He punishes Pettis's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hard blow to Pettis's mid-section, he seems hurt
Anthony Pettis's mind is definitely in the fight, B.J. just got nailed! Anthony Pettis saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
B.J. moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Pettis from the ground!
Pettis seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to B.J. Penn.
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Round 3
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An overhand right from B.J. Penn that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Pettis's stops that one with his face! How is Pettis standing?!
Anthony Pettis seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for B.J. Penn!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Pettis's chin! That stops Pettis in his tracks!
Pettis has a small cut in his Right eye
You can see Pettis's blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. Penn launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Pettis blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Anthony Pettis's cheek! Pettis stumbles and the falls to the mat!
That brutal impact left Pettis laid out on the mat! B.J. Penn's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is B.J. Penn by KO (Punch) at 0:44 Round 3
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 22/26 (85%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/7 (86%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/3 (33%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 346 s
Statistics: Anthony Pettis
Punches 5/9 (56%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/8 (38%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 346 s
Well that result date-rapes any chance I had of winning the predictor. BJ came to fight (which is great - he only does that sometimes), but Pettis didn't. When usually he does. Plus, Pettis won the first time and has been upgraded since (i believe) whereas the Beedje, hasn;t.