Post by The Sandmen on Nov 28, 2018 0:57:45 GMT -5
Cody Garbrandt shifts back and forth nervously.
B.J. Penn raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Cody and B.J. move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Nice punch by Cody Garbrandt
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Left cheek
B.J. leads with a punch
Cody Garbrandt avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from B.J.!
Cody blocks with confidence
Cody Garbrandt attempts to cut off B.J. with punches
B.J. reels from the strikes.
Cody throws a lazy kick
B.J. dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Cody's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cody has a small cut in his Mouth
Cody Garbrandt throws a looping left hand...
That lands on B.J.'s chin! That stops B.J. in his tracks!
Cody launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits B.J.'s face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
B.J. Penn launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Cody blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Cody Garbrandt's cheek! Cody stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Cody's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
B.J. is standing while Cody is on the ground on his back
Cody tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Cody Garbrandt is standing now.
A punch from Cody Garbrandt
grazes B.J.'s right cheek.
A right hand from B.J. Penn
makes Cody stumble back!
Cody begins to launch a barrage of punches over B.J.
B.J. Penn is smart enough to duck backwards
Cody misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. Penn launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Cody blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Brutal combination from Cody Garbrandt!
B.J. moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. is holding Cody Garbrandt's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cody Garbrandt shows great balance while pushing away B.J. Penn
A right hand from B.J. Penn
surprises Cody!
There is a small laceration on Cody Garbrandt's Right eye
B.J. Penn chases Cody and launches a few perfect strikes
Cody ducks backwards and avoids them.
Cody tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brutal combination from Cody Garbrandt!
B.J. is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Cody Garbrandt goes with a looping right hand while B.J. Penn jumps back and jabs
Cody seems staggered and B.J. Penn runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
B.J. Penn has found an opening in the defense of Cody, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Cody's ribs.
Cody is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
B.J. is smart enough to block that one.
B.J. Penn fakes a move and moves laterally.
A furious flurry of punches from B.J. Penn
puts Cody in a world of hurt!
Cody wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
B.J. Penn tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cody is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. Penn tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Cody Garbrandt
well done Cody falls hard on the mat
B.J. is standing while Cody is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn creates space and allows Cody Garbrandt to stand up.
Cody climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Cody Garbrandt swings...
hard impact to B.J.'s face!
Some nice shots from Cody Garbrandt
that stun B.J..
B.J. has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn shoots for a double leg takedown!
Cody Garbrandt sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Cody moves forward looking for some action
Cody Garbrandt shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
B.J. Penn tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cody is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Cody is throwing a flurry of punches!
B.J. Penn just can't get away!
B.J. Penn pushes away Cody trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cody doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with B.J. Penn
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. Penn is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Cody with uppercuts!
Cody is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Cody is unable to escape!
Cody's Right eye is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Cody Garbrandt 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 Cody Garbrandt
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. Penn pushes away Cody trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cody doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with B.J. Penn
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Cody Garbrandt swings...
...no good.
Cody clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn shoots for a double leg takedown!
Cody Garbrandt sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
B.J. Penn chases Cody and launches a few perfect strikes
Cody ducks backwards and avoids them.
Poorly executed technique. Cody Garbrandt looks to counter!
Cody Garbrandt has found an opening in the defense of B.J., launching a big uppercut
Bingo! B.J. is wobbling!
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Chin
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Superb haymaker by B.J.
that lands on Cody's face like a cannon ball!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cody Garbrandt fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
B.J. blocks that. He made it look easy!
Cody Garbrandt throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Nose
B.J. doesn't stop bleeding.
B.J. Penn goes with a looping right hand while Cody Garbrandt jumps back and jabs
B.J. only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
B.J. begins to launch a barrage of punches over Cody
this is getting worse and worse for Cody
Cody has a small cut in his Mouth
B.J. seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Cody doesn't stop bleeding.
Some nice shots from B.J. Penn
that stun Cody.
B.J. feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
B.J. dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Cody from the ground!
There is a small laceration on Cody Garbrandt's Chin
Several good body shots
are evaded by B.J..
Cody misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Cody with a double overhooks!
You can see Cody's blood making stains in the mat.
Cody wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Cody moves forward and holds B.J.
B.J. doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Cody Garbrandt embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from B.J. who put distance between them
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
B.J. doesn't stop bleeding.
B.J. Penn is opening up on Cody and raining down combinations!
Cody's corner looks worried!
Cody's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Cody Garbrandt's Mouth
You can see Cody's blood making stains in the mat.
Cody Garbrandt fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
B.J. blocks that. It was easy!
Cody Garbrandt is a bloody mess!
B.J. Penn is opening up on Cody and raining down combinations!
Cody's corner looks worried!
Cody's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Cody Garbrandt's Right cheek
That punishment by B.J. Penn has left Cody staggered! B.J. Penn should try push forward now and finish this!
B.J. Penn is a bloody mess!
Cody Garbrandt's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
B.J. begins to launch a barrage of punches over Cody
this is getting worse and worse for Cody
B.J. Penn launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Cody blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Cody Garbrandt's cheek! Cody stumbles and the falls to the mat!
B.J. is standing while Cody is on the ground on his back
You can see B.J.'s blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. Penn steps back and allows Cody to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Cody Garbrandt is standing now.
B.J. doesn't stop bleeding.
Cody Garbrandt's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
B.J. Penn is opening up on Cody and raining down combinations!
Cody's corner looks worried!
Cody's Right eye is beginning to swell
B.J. Penn's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
You can see Cody's blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. pushes Cody Garbrandt and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Cody Garbrandt continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
You can see B.J.'s blood making stains in the mat.
Cody Garbrandt has found an opening in the defense of B.J., launching a big hook
B.J. Penn steps backwards and avoids that hook!
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Crisp uppercut by B.J. followed by a hard jab
Cody Garbrandt stumbles back.
Cody doesn't stop bleeding.
Cody goes to the body...
He punishes B.J.'s ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
B.J. doesn't stop bleeding.
Cody doesn't stop bleeding.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Cody stumbles back, his corner is screaming! B.J. Penn is coming in again!
Cody looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by B.J. Penn's punches
Cody is on the receiving end of a great combo by B.J..
Cody's Chin is beginning to swell
You can see Cody's blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. Penn has found an opening in the defense of Cody, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Cody is wobbling!
B.J. Penn's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
B.J. moves forward and tries a Superman punch!
Bang! That crushes Cody's face and maybe his hopes of winning this fight too!
Cody's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see Cody's blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. doesn't stop bleeding.
Cody Garbrandt throws an uppercut
B.J. slips it.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Cody Garbrandt.
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Round 3
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B.J. doesn't stop bleeding.
Cody doesn't stop bleeding.
B.J. tries to grapple
He puts Cody in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
As the fight continues it seems that Cody Garbrandt is taking the best of the fight.
Cody doesn't stop bleeding.
B.J. Penn is a bloody mess!
Cody launches a few hard punches to B.J. Penn's ribs!
B.J. struggles and protects himself.
Cody Garbrandt gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. pushes Cody Garbrandt against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Cody's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Cody's Chin is beginning to swell
B.J. Penn pushes away Cody trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cody doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with B.J. Penn
Cody Garbrandt seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for B.J. Penn!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cody Garbrandt 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 Cody Garbrandt
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. Penn pushes away Cody trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cody stumbles backwards and B.J. Penn circles to get the center of the cage
Cody Garbrandt is a bloody mess!
B.J. Penn throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Cody's chin! That stops Cody in his tracks!
B.J. Penn is a bloody mess!
Cody follows B.J. Penn
only to get counter punched in a big way! Cody needs to stop playing B.J. Penn's game or he'll get knocked out!
B.J. seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Cody Garbrandt's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Tremendous strikes from B.J.!
Some big punches are landing!
That brutal impact left Cody laid out on the mat! B.J. Penn's corner pours in to congratulate him!
Cody's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Cody Garbrandt's Chin
Winner is B.J. Penn by KO (Punches) at 1:17 Round 3
Statistics: Cody Garbrandt
Punches 26/48 (54%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/10 (40%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 30 s
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 55/84 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/6 (83%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
EPic fight. Major damage in both directions, with both guys in the red. BJ came out on top this time. I don't feel these two have seen the last of each other.
B.J. Penn raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Cody and B.J. move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Nice punch by Cody Garbrandt
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Left cheek
B.J. leads with a punch
Cody Garbrandt avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from B.J.!
Cody blocks with confidence
Cody Garbrandt attempts to cut off B.J. with punches
B.J. reels from the strikes.
Cody throws a lazy kick
B.J. dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Cody's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cody has a small cut in his Mouth
Cody Garbrandt throws a looping left hand...
That lands on B.J.'s chin! That stops B.J. in his tracks!
Cody launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits B.J.'s face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
B.J. Penn launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Cody blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Cody Garbrandt's cheek! Cody stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Cody's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
B.J. is standing while Cody is on the ground on his back
Cody tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Cody Garbrandt is standing now.
A punch from Cody Garbrandt
grazes B.J.'s right cheek.
A right hand from B.J. Penn
makes Cody stumble back!
Cody begins to launch a barrage of punches over B.J.
B.J. Penn is smart enough to duck backwards
Cody misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. Penn launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Cody blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Brutal combination from Cody Garbrandt!
B.J. moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. is holding Cody Garbrandt's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cody Garbrandt shows great balance while pushing away B.J. Penn
A right hand from B.J. Penn
surprises Cody!
There is a small laceration on Cody Garbrandt's Right eye
B.J. Penn chases Cody and launches a few perfect strikes
Cody ducks backwards and avoids them.
Cody tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brutal combination from Cody Garbrandt!
B.J. is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Cody Garbrandt goes with a looping right hand while B.J. Penn jumps back and jabs
Cody seems staggered and B.J. Penn runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
B.J. Penn has found an opening in the defense of Cody, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Cody's ribs.
Cody is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
B.J. is smart enough to block that one.
B.J. Penn fakes a move and moves laterally.
A furious flurry of punches from B.J. Penn
puts Cody in a world of hurt!
Cody wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
B.J. Penn tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cody is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. Penn tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Cody Garbrandt
well done Cody falls hard on the mat
B.J. is standing while Cody is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn creates space and allows Cody Garbrandt to stand up.
Cody climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Cody Garbrandt swings...
hard impact to B.J.'s face!
Some nice shots from Cody Garbrandt
that stun B.J..
B.J. has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn shoots for a double leg takedown!
Cody Garbrandt sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Cody moves forward looking for some action
Cody Garbrandt shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
B.J. Penn tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cody is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Cody is throwing a flurry of punches!
B.J. Penn just can't get away!
B.J. Penn pushes away Cody trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cody doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with B.J. Penn
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. Penn is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Cody with uppercuts!
Cody is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Cody is unable to escape!
Cody's Right eye is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Cody Garbrandt 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 Cody Garbrandt
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. Penn pushes away Cody trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cody doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with B.J. Penn
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Cody Garbrandt swings...
...no good.
Cody clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn shoots for a double leg takedown!
Cody Garbrandt sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
B.J. Penn chases Cody and launches a few perfect strikes
Cody ducks backwards and avoids them.
Poorly executed technique. Cody Garbrandt looks to counter!
Cody Garbrandt has found an opening in the defense of B.J., launching a big uppercut
Bingo! B.J. is wobbling!
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Chin
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Superb haymaker by B.J.
that lands on Cody's face like a cannon ball!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cody Garbrandt fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
B.J. blocks that. He made it look easy!
Cody Garbrandt throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Nose
B.J. doesn't stop bleeding.
B.J. Penn goes with a looping right hand while Cody Garbrandt jumps back and jabs
B.J. only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
B.J. begins to launch a barrage of punches over Cody
this is getting worse and worse for Cody
Cody has a small cut in his Mouth
B.J. seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Cody doesn't stop bleeding.
Some nice shots from B.J. Penn
that stun Cody.
B.J. feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
B.J. dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Cody from the ground!
There is a small laceration on Cody Garbrandt's Chin
Several good body shots
are evaded by B.J..
Cody misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Cody with a double overhooks!
You can see Cody's blood making stains in the mat.
Cody wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Cody moves forward and holds B.J.
B.J. doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Cody Garbrandt embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from B.J. who put distance between them
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
B.J. doesn't stop bleeding.
B.J. Penn is opening up on Cody and raining down combinations!
Cody's corner looks worried!
Cody's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Cody Garbrandt's Mouth
You can see Cody's blood making stains in the mat.
Cody Garbrandt fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
B.J. blocks that. It was easy!
Cody Garbrandt is a bloody mess!
B.J. Penn is opening up on Cody and raining down combinations!
Cody's corner looks worried!
Cody's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Cody Garbrandt's Right cheek
That punishment by B.J. Penn has left Cody staggered! B.J. Penn should try push forward now and finish this!
B.J. Penn is a bloody mess!
Cody Garbrandt's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
B.J. begins to launch a barrage of punches over Cody
this is getting worse and worse for Cody
B.J. Penn launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Cody blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Cody Garbrandt's cheek! Cody stumbles and the falls to the mat!
B.J. is standing while Cody is on the ground on his back
You can see B.J.'s blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. Penn steps back and allows Cody to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Cody Garbrandt is standing now.
B.J. doesn't stop bleeding.
Cody Garbrandt's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
B.J. Penn is opening up on Cody and raining down combinations!
Cody's corner looks worried!
Cody's Right eye is beginning to swell
B.J. Penn's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
You can see Cody's blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. pushes Cody Garbrandt and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Cody Garbrandt continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
You can see B.J.'s blood making stains in the mat.
Cody Garbrandt has found an opening in the defense of B.J., launching a big hook
B.J. Penn steps backwards and avoids that hook!
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Crisp uppercut by B.J. followed by a hard jab
Cody Garbrandt stumbles back.
Cody doesn't stop bleeding.
Cody goes to the body...
He punishes B.J.'s ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
B.J. doesn't stop bleeding.
Cody doesn't stop bleeding.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Cody stumbles back, his corner is screaming! B.J. Penn is coming in again!
Cody looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by B.J. Penn's punches
Cody is on the receiving end of a great combo by B.J..
Cody's Chin is beginning to swell
You can see Cody's blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. Penn has found an opening in the defense of Cody, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Cody is wobbling!
B.J. Penn's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
B.J. moves forward and tries a Superman punch!
Bang! That crushes Cody's face and maybe his hopes of winning this fight too!
Cody's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see Cody's blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. doesn't stop bleeding.
Cody Garbrandt throws an uppercut
B.J. slips it.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Cody Garbrandt.
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Round 3
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B.J. doesn't stop bleeding.
Cody doesn't stop bleeding.
B.J. tries to grapple
He puts Cody in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
As the fight continues it seems that Cody Garbrandt is taking the best of the fight.
Cody doesn't stop bleeding.
B.J. Penn is a bloody mess!
Cody launches a few hard punches to B.J. Penn's ribs!
B.J. struggles and protects himself.
Cody Garbrandt gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. pushes Cody Garbrandt against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Cody's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Cody's Chin is beginning to swell
B.J. Penn pushes away Cody trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cody doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with B.J. Penn
Cody Garbrandt seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for B.J. Penn!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cody Garbrandt 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 Cody Garbrandt
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. Penn pushes away Cody trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cody stumbles backwards and B.J. Penn circles to get the center of the cage
Cody Garbrandt is a bloody mess!
B.J. Penn throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Cody's chin! That stops Cody in his tracks!
B.J. Penn is a bloody mess!
Cody follows B.J. Penn
only to get counter punched in a big way! Cody needs to stop playing B.J. Penn's game or he'll get knocked out!
B.J. seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Cody Garbrandt's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Tremendous strikes from B.J.!
Some big punches are landing!
That brutal impact left Cody laid out on the mat! B.J. Penn's corner pours in to congratulate him!
Cody's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Cody Garbrandt's Chin
Winner is B.J. Penn by KO (Punches) at 1:17 Round 3
Statistics: Cody Garbrandt
Punches 26/48 (54%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/10 (40%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 30 s
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 55/84 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/6 (83%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
EPic fight. Major damage in both directions, with both guys in the red. BJ came out on top this time. I don't feel these two have seen the last of each other.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!