Post by The Sandmen on Sept 1, 2015 13:04:59 GMT -5
Jose Aldo glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
B.J. Penn is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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.
Jose Aldo comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Aldo and B.J. move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Jose Aldo is measuring B.J. with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Solid kick to the leg from Jose Aldo
B.J. checks it.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Aldo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by B.J. Penn's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Jose Aldo tries a hook to the body
but B.J. manages to dodge it
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Jose Aldo slightly pushes B.J. into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Aldo fires low kicks
that fail to land.
An overhand right from B.J. Penn that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Aldo moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
B.J. tries to grapple
He puts Aldo in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Aldo's face while in the clinch!
Aldo can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aldo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under B.J. Penn embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Aldo who put distance between them
Jose Aldo moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Aldo launches a hook to the body
Bang! B.J. stops that one with his ribs!
B.J. pushes Jose Aldo and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
B.J. launches a furious low kick!
Aldo receives a hard blow on his left leg!
B.J. attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Aldo's kick.
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...
Aldo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around B.J.
He is not able to do it
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aldo
Deep breaths from Jose Aldo who tries a hammer punch to B.J.'s ribs.
That hit B.J. who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aldo
B.J. Penn tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aldo is able to break the lock.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Jose Aldo tries to take advantage...
Aldo tries to close his guard around B.J.
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aldo
B.J. use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jose Aldo holds B.J. Penn and prevents him from moving to a better position!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aldo
B.J. positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aldo's being punished here!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aldo
B.J. tries to escape from closed guard...
B.J. struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aldo
Aldo measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
B.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Aldo clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn tries to free his leg
B.J. Penn uses some of his skill by jumping out of Aldo's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo tries to turn away and scramble out. B.J. Penn takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Jose Aldo spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Aldo is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Jose Aldo
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
Aldo throws a lazy kick
B.J. blocks and keeps his distance.
A wicked punch by Jose Aldo
rocks B.J.!
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Mouth
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Aldo begins to launch a barrage of punches over B.J.
B.J. Penn is smart enough to duck backwards
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. launches a hook to the body
Bang! Aldo stops that one with his ribs!
Shovel hook by Jose Aldo
tags B.J..
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Chin
Jose Aldo just won't stop and continues to rain punches
B.J. may be in trouble!
Aldo decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Aldo moves back and takes a deep breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Aldo tries to grapple
He puts B.J. in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. Penn postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Aldo hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Aldo is launching some bone breaking punches to B.J.'s ribs while in the clinch.
B.J. blocks.
The fighters are clinching.
Aldo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under B.J. Penn embrace and tries to move away...
B.J. Penn pushes Aldo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jose Aldo embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from B.J. who put distance between them
B.J. Penn is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
B.J. Penn and Aldo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
B.J. Penn is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
B.J. launches a furious low kick!
Aldo blocks.
B.J. Penn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aldo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aldo
B.J. is in open guard over Aldo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Aldo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Jose Aldo is standing now.
Aldo is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Jose Aldo creates space and allows B.J. Penn to stand up.
B.J. Penn is on his feet again.
Aldo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
B.J. Penn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jose Aldo is in open guard over B.J.
Aldo tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Jose Aldo is in half guard over B.J.
Aldo launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Aldo is countered by B.J. Penn.
Aldo misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jose Aldo breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Jose Aldo is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Jose Aldo looks to mount B.J. Penn...
Jose Aldo slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
B.J. Penn creates enough space to control Jose Aldo's leg.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Jose Aldo is in half guard over B.J.
Jose Aldo tries to free his leg
B.J. Penn moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. Penn moves forward and launches a low kick.
Aldo blocks that.
B.J. misses a step and Jose Aldo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jose Aldo just won't stop and continues to rain punches
B.J. may be in trouble!
B.J.'s Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Aldo launches a stiff jab!
B.J. ducks that one.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
B.J. showing excellent timing, blasts Jose Aldo with a right hand.
Great hook by B.J. Penn! Jose Aldo is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
B.J. is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
B.J. cartwheels towards Aldo!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Jose Aldo.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo tries to show some ground skills
B.J. uses his strength to keep B.J. at a disadvantage
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Jose Aldo
B.J. Penn isolates Jose Aldo's right arm looking for an armbar...
Jose Aldo manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! B.J. Penn lost his dominant position.
Jose Aldo is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Aldo struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
B.J. misses a step and Jose Aldo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jose Aldo pushes B.J. Penn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
B.J. Penn struggles not allowing Jose Aldo improve his position.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Jose Aldo is in open guard over B.J.
Jose Aldo hovers above B.J.
Good punches to B.J.'s body.
Jose Aldo is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aldo
He succeeds!
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over B.J.
Aldo is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Jose Aldo uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Jose Aldo to fight back!
Aldo tries to escape from closed guard...
Aldo struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jose Aldo is in half guard over B.J.
Jose Aldo aggressively and repeatedly punches B.J..
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Jose Aldo is in half guard over B.J.
Jose Aldo tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Jose Aldo manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Aldo is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. tries to show some ground skills
Aldo uses his strength to keep Aldo at a disadvantage
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Aldo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aldo is clinching with B.J..
B.J. Penn pushes away Aldo trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aldo doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with B.J. Penn
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aldo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jose Aldo tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
B.J. is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. Penn gets control of Jose Aldo's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Jose Aldo shakes him off and staves off danger.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. is launching some bone breaking punches to Aldo's ribs while in the clinch.
Aldo blocks.
B.J. misses a step and Jose Aldo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jose Aldo tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. won't budge, forcing Aldo to pull guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aldo
Aldo has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aldo
B.J. is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over B.J. Penn!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aldo
B.J. use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) is cheering him!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Jose Aldo
B.J. Penn looks to mount Jose Aldo...
B.J. Penn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Jose Aldo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jose Aldo can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jose Aldo tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in full mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Jose Aldo
B.J. Penn doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Jose Aldo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jose Aldo swings...
...no good.
Jose Aldo goes with a looping right hand while B.J. Penn jumps back and jabs
Aldo seems staggered and B.J. Penn runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Quick hook by B.J. Penn
Good shot! Aldo has reasons to be worried.
Aldo's Left eye is beginning to swell
Inside leg kick from Aldo
that goes awry.
Aldo clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Aldo's chin
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
B.J. studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
B.J. wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. Penn tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aldo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. Penn is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Aldo with uppercuts!
Nothing that Aldo must fear as he blocks nicely
Aldo is trying to counter now!
Jose Aldo throws a looping right hand...
B.J. moves aside and dodges.
B.J. launches a furious hook!
That hits Aldo's chin like a wrecking ball! Aldo loses balance and goes to the mat.
B.J. is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Jose Aldo kicks his legs trying to keep B.J. Penn away.
B.J. Penn takes a kick to the body.
B.J. is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Jose Aldo kicks his legs trying to keep B.J. Penn away.
No damage done by those kicks.
B.J. is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
B.J. decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aldo's guard.
Aldo did not see that coming! B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aldo now.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aldo
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
B.J. tries to move to full mount
B.J.'s ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aldo
Not a desiderable position that Aldo is in now. B.J. Penn is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
B.J. Penn tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from B.J. Penn appears to be unbreakable
Aldo struggles to free himself
Aldo is able to break the lock.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aldo
B.J. Penn tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
That leglock from B.J. Penn appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Aldo is able to break the lock.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around B.J.
He succeeds!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Aldo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
B.J. struggles... Jose Aldo is unable to take him down
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Aldo's jaw!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
B.J. is connecting with a few punches
Aldo begins to launch a barrage of punches over B.J.
B.J. Penn is smart enough to duck backwards
Jose Aldo throws an uppercut
B.J. slips it.
Aldo misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. is holding Jose Aldo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jose Aldo loses balance and goes to the ground.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of B.J.'s moves.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
B.J. tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Aldo feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
B.J. has a small cut in his Chin
B.J. dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Aldo from the ground!
Aldo's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
B.J. decides to launch some tentative punches
B.J. Penn takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Jose Aldo has found an opening in the defense of B.J., launching a big uppercut
B.J. Penn is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by B.J..
Aldo misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. Penn throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
B.J. Penn chases Aldo and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Aldo steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Aldo's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Jose Aldo's Right cheek
Aldo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
B.J. throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Aldo has a small cut in his Forehead
Jose Aldo and B.J. engage in a wild exchange of punches!
B.J. Penn is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
There is a small laceration on Jose Aldo's Forehead
You can see B.J.'s blood making stains in the mat.
Aldo steps forward
B.J. Penn catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Aldo's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jose Aldo's Right cheek
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Aldo doesn't stop bleeding.
A left hook from B.J.
grazes the chin of Aldo.
Jose Aldo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Jose Aldo tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. won't budge, forcing Aldo to pull guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
B.J. Penn tries to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
B.J. Penn manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aldo
B.J. shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Crippling lock!
Aldo is out! Herb Dean breaks the lock and Jose Aldo lies flat on the mat! Awesome move by B.J. Penn.
Winner is B.J. Penn by Submission (North South Choke) at 3:20 Round 4
Statistics: Jose Aldo
Punches 12/45 (27%)
Kicks 0/6 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 10/20 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 439 s
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 35/45 (78%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 7/16 (44%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 410 s
Aldo 2.0 is legit as hell, and Penn has been legit as hell for a while now. This could have been a title fight, both men are so dog goned legit. Penn got a few more clean shots in, and was able to take the fight this time. Look forwarded to seeing more Aldo. He scary.
B.J. Penn is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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.
Jose Aldo comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Aldo and B.J. move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Jose Aldo is measuring B.J. with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Solid kick to the leg from Jose Aldo
B.J. checks it.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Aldo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by B.J. Penn's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Jose Aldo tries a hook to the body
but B.J. manages to dodge it
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Jose Aldo slightly pushes B.J. into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Aldo fires low kicks
that fail to land.
An overhand right from B.J. Penn that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Aldo moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
B.J. tries to grapple
He puts Aldo in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Aldo's face while in the clinch!
Aldo can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aldo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under B.J. Penn embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Aldo who put distance between them
Jose Aldo moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Aldo launches a hook to the body
Bang! B.J. stops that one with his ribs!
B.J. pushes Jose Aldo and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
B.J. launches a furious low kick!
Aldo receives a hard blow on his left leg!
B.J. attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Aldo's kick.
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...
Aldo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around B.J.
He is not able to do it
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aldo
Deep breaths from Jose Aldo who tries a hammer punch to B.J.'s ribs.
That hit B.J. who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aldo
B.J. Penn tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aldo is able to break the lock.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Jose Aldo tries to take advantage...
Aldo tries to close his guard around B.J.
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aldo
B.J. use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jose Aldo holds B.J. Penn and prevents him from moving to a better position!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aldo
B.J. positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aldo's being punished here!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aldo
B.J. tries to escape from closed guard...
B.J. struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aldo
Aldo measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
B.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Aldo clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn tries to free his leg
B.J. Penn uses some of his skill by jumping out of Aldo's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo tries to turn away and scramble out. B.J. Penn takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Jose Aldo spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Aldo is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Jose Aldo
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
Aldo throws a lazy kick
B.J. blocks and keeps his distance.
A wicked punch by Jose Aldo
rocks B.J.!
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Mouth
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Aldo begins to launch a barrage of punches over B.J.
B.J. Penn is smart enough to duck backwards
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. launches a hook to the body
Bang! Aldo stops that one with his ribs!
Shovel hook by Jose Aldo
tags B.J..
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Chin
Jose Aldo just won't stop and continues to rain punches
B.J. may be in trouble!
Aldo decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Aldo moves back and takes a deep breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Aldo tries to grapple
He puts B.J. in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. Penn postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Aldo hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Aldo is launching some bone breaking punches to B.J.'s ribs while in the clinch.
B.J. blocks.
The fighters are clinching.
Aldo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under B.J. Penn embrace and tries to move away...
B.J. Penn pushes Aldo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jose Aldo embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from B.J. who put distance between them
B.J. Penn is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
B.J. Penn and Aldo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
B.J. Penn is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
B.J. launches a furious low kick!
Aldo blocks.
B.J. Penn tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aldo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aldo
B.J. is in open guard over Aldo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Aldo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Jose Aldo is standing now.
Aldo is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Jose Aldo creates space and allows B.J. Penn to stand up.
B.J. Penn is on his feet again.
Aldo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
B.J. Penn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jose Aldo is in open guard over B.J.
Aldo tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Jose Aldo is in half guard over B.J.
Aldo launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Aldo is countered by B.J. Penn.
Aldo misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jose Aldo breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Jose Aldo is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Jose Aldo looks to mount B.J. Penn...
Jose Aldo slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
B.J. Penn creates enough space to control Jose Aldo's leg.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Jose Aldo is in half guard over B.J.
Jose Aldo tries to free his leg
B.J. Penn moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. Penn moves forward and launches a low kick.
Aldo blocks that.
B.J. misses a step and Jose Aldo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jose Aldo just won't stop and continues to rain punches
B.J. may be in trouble!
B.J.'s Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Aldo launches a stiff jab!
B.J. ducks that one.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
B.J. showing excellent timing, blasts Jose Aldo with a right hand.
Great hook by B.J. Penn! Jose Aldo is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
B.J. is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
B.J. cartwheels towards Aldo!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Jose Aldo.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo tries to show some ground skills
B.J. uses his strength to keep B.J. at a disadvantage
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Jose Aldo
B.J. Penn isolates Jose Aldo's right arm looking for an armbar...
Jose Aldo manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! B.J. Penn lost his dominant position.
Jose Aldo is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Aldo struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
B.J. misses a step and Jose Aldo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jose Aldo pushes B.J. Penn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
B.J. Penn struggles not allowing Jose Aldo improve his position.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Jose Aldo is in open guard over B.J.
Jose Aldo hovers above B.J.
Good punches to B.J.'s body.
Jose Aldo is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aldo
He succeeds!
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over B.J.
Aldo is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Jose Aldo uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Jose Aldo to fight back!
Aldo tries to escape from closed guard...
Aldo struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jose Aldo is in half guard over B.J.
Jose Aldo aggressively and repeatedly punches B.J..
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Jose Aldo is in half guard over B.J.
Jose Aldo tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Jose Aldo manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Aldo is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. tries to show some ground skills
Aldo uses his strength to keep Aldo at a disadvantage
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Aldo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aldo is clinching with B.J..
B.J. Penn pushes away Aldo trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aldo doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with B.J. Penn
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aldo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jose Aldo tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
B.J. is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. Penn gets control of Jose Aldo's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Jose Aldo shakes him off and staves off danger.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. is launching some bone breaking punches to Aldo's ribs while in the clinch.
Aldo blocks.
B.J. misses a step and Jose Aldo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jose Aldo tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. won't budge, forcing Aldo to pull guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aldo
Aldo has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aldo
B.J. is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over B.J. Penn!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aldo
B.J. use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) is cheering him!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Jose Aldo
B.J. Penn looks to mount Jose Aldo...
B.J. Penn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Jose Aldo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jose Aldo can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jose Aldo tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in full mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Jose Aldo
B.J. Penn doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Jose Aldo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jose Aldo swings...
...no good.
Jose Aldo goes with a looping right hand while B.J. Penn jumps back and jabs
Aldo seems staggered and B.J. Penn runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Quick hook by B.J. Penn
Good shot! Aldo has reasons to be worried.
Aldo's Left eye is beginning to swell
Inside leg kick from Aldo
that goes awry.
Aldo clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Aldo's chin
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
B.J. studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
B.J. wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. Penn tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aldo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. Penn is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Aldo with uppercuts!
Nothing that Aldo must fear as he blocks nicely
Aldo is trying to counter now!
Jose Aldo throws a looping right hand...
B.J. moves aside and dodges.
B.J. launches a furious hook!
That hits Aldo's chin like a wrecking ball! Aldo loses balance and goes to the mat.
B.J. is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Jose Aldo kicks his legs trying to keep B.J. Penn away.
B.J. Penn takes a kick to the body.
B.J. is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Jose Aldo kicks his legs trying to keep B.J. Penn away.
No damage done by those kicks.
B.J. is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
B.J. decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aldo's guard.
Aldo did not see that coming! B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aldo now.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aldo
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
B.J. tries to move to full mount
B.J.'s ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aldo
Not a desiderable position that Aldo is in now. B.J. Penn is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
B.J. Penn tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from B.J. Penn appears to be unbreakable
Aldo struggles to free himself
Aldo is able to break the lock.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aldo
B.J. Penn tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
That leglock from B.J. Penn appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Aldo is able to break the lock.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around B.J.
He succeeds!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Aldo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
B.J. struggles... Jose Aldo is unable to take him down
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Aldo's jaw!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
B.J. is connecting with a few punches
Aldo begins to launch a barrage of punches over B.J.
B.J. Penn is smart enough to duck backwards
Jose Aldo throws an uppercut
B.J. slips it.
Aldo misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. is holding Jose Aldo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jose Aldo loses balance and goes to the ground.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of B.J.'s moves.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
B.J. tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Aldo feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
B.J. has a small cut in his Chin
B.J. dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Aldo from the ground!
Aldo's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
B.J. decides to launch some tentative punches
B.J. Penn takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Jose Aldo has found an opening in the defense of B.J., launching a big uppercut
B.J. Penn is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by B.J..
Aldo misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. Penn throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
B.J. Penn chases Aldo and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Aldo steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Aldo's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Jose Aldo's Right cheek
Aldo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
B.J. throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Aldo has a small cut in his Forehead
Jose Aldo and B.J. engage in a wild exchange of punches!
B.J. Penn is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
There is a small laceration on Jose Aldo's Forehead
You can see B.J.'s blood making stains in the mat.
Aldo steps forward
B.J. Penn catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Aldo's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jose Aldo's Right cheek
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Aldo doesn't stop bleeding.
A left hook from B.J.
grazes the chin of Aldo.
Jose Aldo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Jose Aldo tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. won't budge, forcing Aldo to pull guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
B.J. Penn tries to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
B.J. Penn manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aldo
B.J. shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Crippling lock!
Aldo is out! Herb Dean breaks the lock and Jose Aldo lies flat on the mat! Awesome move by B.J. Penn.
Winner is B.J. Penn by Submission (North South Choke) at 3:20 Round 4
Statistics: Jose Aldo
Punches 12/45 (27%)
Kicks 0/6 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 10/20 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 439 s
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 35/45 (78%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 7/16 (44%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 410 s
Aldo 2.0 is legit as hell, and Penn has been legit as hell for a while now. This could have been a title fight, both men are so dog goned legit. Penn got a few more clean shots in, and was able to take the fight this time. Look forwarded to seeing more Aldo. He scary.