Post by The Sandmen on Feb 1, 2021 21:29:48 GMT -5
B.J. Penn vs. Diego Sanchez
B.J. Penn looks very relaxed.
Diego Sanchez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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B.J. and Diego move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
B.J. dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Diego from the ground!
B.J. Penn is opening up on Diego and raining down combinations!
Diego's corner looks worried!
B.J. throws a hook
He fails to land it.
B.J. steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
B.J. Penn charges at Diego throwing flurries left and right.
Diego Sanchez gets out of the way.
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Diego Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown!
B.J. Penn sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Diego launches a hook to the body
Bang! B.J. stops that one with his ribs!
B.J. Penn moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
B.J. Penn goes with a looping right hand while Diego Sanchez jumps back and jabs
Diego seems staggered and B.J. Penn runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shovel hook by B.J. Penn
tags Diego.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez just won't stop and continues to rain punches
B.J. quickly defends.
Diego Sanchez gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Diego.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Diego decides to launch some tentative punches
Diego Sanchez takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez goes with a looping right hand while B.J. Penn jumps back and jabs
That one hits but B.J. seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Diego Sanchez closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Diego decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Diego moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Diego begins to launch a barrage of punches over B.J.
B.J. Penn is smart enough to duck backwards
Diego clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Diego's face
Diego showing excellent timing, blasts B.J. Penn with a right hand.
Great hook by Diego Sanchez! B.J. Penn is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Diego is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Diego launches a kick to B.J.'s thigh
B.J. checks that kick!
Diego is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn launches an up-kick intended for Diego Sanchez's head...
Diego leans out of the way.
Diego is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Diego launches a kick to B.J.'s thigh
B.J. checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. Penn launches an up-kick intended for Diego Sanchez's head...
It lands flush with Diego Sanchez's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Diego is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Diego is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Diego launches a kick to B.J.'s thigh
Loud pop!
B.J. hyper-extended his left leg
Diego is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Diego launches a kick to B.J.'s thigh
B.J. checks that kick!
Diego is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. tries to hit Diego Sanchez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Diego steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Diego is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Diego launches a kick to B.J.'s thigh
B.J. checks that kick!
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. Penn launches an up-kick intended for Diego Sanchez's head...
Diego leans out of the way.
Diego is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. tries to hit Diego Sanchez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Diego steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Diego is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. tries to hit Diego Sanchez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Diego steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Diego is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn launches an up-kick intended for Diego Sanchez's head...
Diego leans out of the way.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Diego is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Diego launches a kick to B.J.'s thigh
B.J. checks that kick!
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. tries to hit Diego Sanchez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Diego dodges that
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Diego is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn launches an up-kick intended for Diego Sanchez's head...
It lands flush with Diego Sanchez's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Diego is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn launches an up-kick intended for Diego Sanchez's head...
Diego leans out of the way.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Diego is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Diego launches a kick to B.J.'s thigh
B.J. checks that kick!
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. tries to hit Diego Sanchez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Diego steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Diego Sanchez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
B.J. Penn is on his feet again.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for B.J., who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Diego Sanchez has found an opening in the defense of B.J., launching a big uppercut
B.J. Penn is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Diego follows B.J. Penn
B.J. fakes a move.
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
A punch from Diego Sanchez
gets blocked by B.J..
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
B.J. decides to launch some tentative punches
B.J. Penn takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
B.J. Penn tries a hook to the body
but Diego manages to dodge it
B.J. misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Diego moves forward and holds B.J.
The fighters are clinching.
Diego pushes B.J. Penn against the fence and launches a few sick punches
B.J. blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
The two exchange wildly
B.J. is connecting with a few punches
B.J. throws a lazy kick
Diego blocks and keeps his distance.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. Penn attempts a sweep single...
Diego Sanchez was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn has found an opening in the defense of Diego, launching a big uppercut
Diego Sanchez is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
B.J. Penn paws at Diego.
Diego swings ineffectively.
Quick hook by B.J. Penn
Good shot! Diego has reasons to be worried.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Diego Sanchez!
B.J. ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. is holding Diego Sanchez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez shows great balance while pushing away B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn and Diego engage in a wild exchange of punches!
B.J. Penn is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from B.J. Penn!
Diego is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Diego's Right cheek is beginning to swell
A punch from B.J. Penn
gets blocked by Diego.
Superb haymaker by B.J.
that lands on Diego's face like a cannon ball!
Diego's Mouth is beginning to swell
Diego Sanchez throws a combo
B.J. Penn ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Diego swings again, only to get countered once more! Diego is looking bad here!
Diego's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diego has a small cut in his Left cheek
B.J. feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Chin
B.J. Penn has found an opening in the defense of Diego, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Diego's ribs.
Hard blow to Diego's mid-section, he seems hurt
B.J. feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Diego's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
B.J. Penn has found an opening in the defense of Diego, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Diego is wobbling!
Diego has a small cut in his Chin
Diego seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Diego Sanchez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
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 Diego
B.J. is in open guard over Diego... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Diego rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Diego Sanchez overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
B.J. pulls his arm out of danger.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Diego
B.J. moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Diego
Diego is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Diego Sanchez attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
B.J. pulls his arm out of danger.
Diego misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Diego from the side mount!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
You can see Diego's blood making stains in the mat.
Diego 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.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez is a bloody mess!
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
B.J. Penn keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Diego doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
B.J. is connecting with a few punches
Diego Sanchez is a bloody mess!
Quick hook by Diego Sanchez
glances off B.J.'s arms.
Diego Sanchez gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. Penn launches a rapid series of punches
taking Diego from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
B.J. is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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B.J. is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
B.J. Penn tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Diego's face
B.J. Penn goes with a looping right hand while Diego Sanchez jumps back and jabs
Diego seems staggered and B.J. Penn runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
B.J. Penn is opening up on Diego and raining down combinations!
Diego's corner looks worried!
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Forehead
The two exchange wildly
B.J. is connecting with a few punches
Diego's Forehead is beginning to swell
Incredible haymaker from B.J. Penn!
You can see Diego Sanchez's head being snapped backwards!
The ref pulls off B.J. Penn! Diego seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Diego's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Nose
Winner is B.J. Penn by TKO (Haymaker) at 0:59 Round 3
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 66/91 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 209 s
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 6/50 (12%)
Kicks 1/7 (14%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 53 s
Penn's not taking as much damage as others, but the trade-off is he is working hard for that defence. His stamina is hurting moving forward, sitting at about half a tank, and half a tournament left.
B.J. Penn looks very relaxed.
Diego Sanchez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
B.J. and Diego move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
B.J. dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Diego from the ground!
B.J. Penn is opening up on Diego and raining down combinations!
Diego's corner looks worried!
B.J. throws a hook
He fails to land it.
B.J. steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
B.J. Penn charges at Diego throwing flurries left and right.
Diego Sanchez gets out of the way.
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Diego Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown!
B.J. Penn sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Diego launches a hook to the body
Bang! B.J. stops that one with his ribs!
B.J. Penn moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
B.J. Penn goes with a looping right hand while Diego Sanchez jumps back and jabs
Diego seems staggered and B.J. Penn runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shovel hook by B.J. Penn
tags Diego.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez just won't stop and continues to rain punches
B.J. quickly defends.
Diego Sanchez gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Diego.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Diego decides to launch some tentative punches
Diego Sanchez takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez goes with a looping right hand while B.J. Penn jumps back and jabs
That one hits but B.J. seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Diego Sanchez closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Diego decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Diego moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Diego begins to launch a barrage of punches over B.J.
B.J. Penn is smart enough to duck backwards
Diego clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Diego's face
Diego showing excellent timing, blasts B.J. Penn with a right hand.
Great hook by Diego Sanchez! B.J. Penn is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Diego is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Diego launches a kick to B.J.'s thigh
B.J. checks that kick!
Diego is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn launches an up-kick intended for Diego Sanchez's head...
Diego leans out of the way.
Diego is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Diego launches a kick to B.J.'s thigh
B.J. checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. Penn launches an up-kick intended for Diego Sanchez's head...
It lands flush with Diego Sanchez's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Diego is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Diego is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Diego launches a kick to B.J.'s thigh
Loud pop!
B.J. hyper-extended his left leg
Diego is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Diego launches a kick to B.J.'s thigh
B.J. checks that kick!
Diego is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. tries to hit Diego Sanchez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Diego steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Diego is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Diego launches a kick to B.J.'s thigh
B.J. checks that kick!
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. Penn launches an up-kick intended for Diego Sanchez's head...
Diego leans out of the way.
Diego is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. tries to hit Diego Sanchez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Diego steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Diego is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. tries to hit Diego Sanchez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Diego steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Diego is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn launches an up-kick intended for Diego Sanchez's head...
Diego leans out of the way.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Diego is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Diego launches a kick to B.J.'s thigh
B.J. checks that kick!
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. tries to hit Diego Sanchez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Diego dodges that
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Diego is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn launches an up-kick intended for Diego Sanchez's head...
It lands flush with Diego Sanchez's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Diego is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn launches an up-kick intended for Diego Sanchez's head...
Diego leans out of the way.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Diego is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Diego launches a kick to B.J.'s thigh
B.J. checks that kick!
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. tries to hit Diego Sanchez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Diego steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Diego Sanchez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
B.J. Penn is on his feet again.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for B.J., who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
=========================================
Diego Sanchez has found an opening in the defense of B.J., launching a big uppercut
B.J. Penn is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Diego follows B.J. Penn
B.J. fakes a move.
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
A punch from Diego Sanchez
gets blocked by B.J..
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
B.J. decides to launch some tentative punches
B.J. Penn takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
B.J. Penn tries a hook to the body
but Diego manages to dodge it
B.J. misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diego wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Diego moves forward and holds B.J.
The fighters are clinching.
Diego pushes B.J. Penn against the fence and launches a few sick punches
B.J. blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
The two exchange wildly
B.J. is connecting with a few punches
B.J. throws a lazy kick
Diego blocks and keeps his distance.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. Penn attempts a sweep single...
Diego Sanchez was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn has found an opening in the defense of Diego, launching a big uppercut
Diego Sanchez is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
B.J. Penn paws at Diego.
Diego swings ineffectively.
Quick hook by B.J. Penn
Good shot! Diego has reasons to be worried.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Diego Sanchez!
B.J. ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. is holding Diego Sanchez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez shows great balance while pushing away B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn and Diego engage in a wild exchange of punches!
B.J. Penn is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from B.J. Penn!
Diego is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Diego's Right cheek is beginning to swell
A punch from B.J. Penn
gets blocked by Diego.
Superb haymaker by B.J.
that lands on Diego's face like a cannon ball!
Diego's Mouth is beginning to swell
Diego Sanchez throws a combo
B.J. Penn ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Diego swings again, only to get countered once more! Diego is looking bad here!
Diego's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diego has a small cut in his Left cheek
B.J. feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Chin
B.J. Penn has found an opening in the defense of Diego, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Diego's ribs.
Hard blow to Diego's mid-section, he seems hurt
B.J. feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Diego's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
B.J. Penn has found an opening in the defense of Diego, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Diego is wobbling!
Diego has a small cut in his Chin
Diego seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Diego Sanchez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
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 Diego
B.J. is in open guard over Diego... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Diego rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Diego Sanchez overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
B.J. pulls his arm out of danger.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Diego
B.J. moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Diego
Diego is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Diego Sanchez attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
B.J. pulls his arm out of danger.
Diego misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Diego from the side mount!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
You can see Diego's blood making stains in the mat.
Diego 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.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez is a bloody mess!
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
B.J. Penn keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Diego doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
B.J. is connecting with a few punches
Diego Sanchez is a bloody mess!
Quick hook by Diego Sanchez
glances off B.J.'s arms.
Diego Sanchez gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. Penn launches a rapid series of punches
taking Diego from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
B.J. is the winner of this round.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
B.J. is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
B.J. Penn tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Diego's face
B.J. Penn goes with a looping right hand while Diego Sanchez jumps back and jabs
Diego seems staggered and B.J. Penn runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
B.J. Penn is opening up on Diego and raining down combinations!
Diego's corner looks worried!
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Forehead
The two exchange wildly
B.J. is connecting with a few punches
Diego's Forehead is beginning to swell
Incredible haymaker from B.J. Penn!
You can see Diego Sanchez's head being snapped backwards!
The ref pulls off B.J. Penn! Diego seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Diego's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Diego Sanchez's Nose
Winner is B.J. Penn by TKO (Haymaker) at 0:59 Round 3
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 66/91 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 209 s
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 6/50 (12%)
Kicks 1/7 (14%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 53 s
Penn's not taking as much damage as others, but the trade-off is he is working hard for that defence. His stamina is hurting moving forward, sitting at about half a tank, and half a tournament left.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!