Post by The Sandmen on Feb 2, 2015 20:10:22 GMT -5
B.J. Penn is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Michael Chiesa is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first 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 clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chiesa and B.J. Penn are cliched up against the cage. Chiesa steps for a throw
B.J. stays on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Michael Chiesa tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. won't budge, forcing Chiesa to pull guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chiesa
B.J. Penn is looking to pass Michael Chiesa's guard...
B.J. Penn gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
B.J. Penn tries to free his leg
B.J. Penn uses some of his skill by jumping out of Chiesa's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
B.J. shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Chiesa pushes B.J. Penn forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over B.J.
Michael Chiesa tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Michael Chiesa passes momentarily but B.J. Penn regains full guard.
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over B.J.
Michael Chiesa is looking to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Michael Chiesa gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over B.J.
Michael Chiesa fakes some punches
B.J. ties him up.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over B.J.
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Chiesa's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like B.J.
B.J. Penn attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chiesa a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! B.J.'s forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Chiesa
He succeeds!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over B.J.
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to B.J.
B.J. covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Michael Chiesa gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Michael Chiesa breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Michael Chiesa. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Nice punches from Michael Chiesa.
B.J. staggers backwards. Chiesa wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
B.J. steps backwards away from Michael Chiesa. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Chiesa!
Some big punches are landing!
Michael Chiesa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
B.J. is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over B.J.
Chiesa works on the ground with his fingers over B.J.'s face
B.J. shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over B.J.
Michael Chiesa tries to pass to half guard...
B.J. Penn's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn launches a few punches to Chiesa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chiesa tries to cover his face,
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over B.J.
Chiesa moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. tries to close his guard around Chiesa
He succeeds!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. measures the resilience of Chiesa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chiesa's side.
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over B.J.
Chiesa is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
B.J. positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chiesa's being punished here!
Chiesa's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to stand up!
B.J. doesn't allow him!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa 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 4:50 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Michael Chiesa. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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B.J. Penn fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Chiesa's chin
B.J. tries to grapple
He puts Chiesa in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Chiesa's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! B.J. is throwing a flurry of punches!
Michael Chiesa just can't get away!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chiesa doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under B.J. Penn embrace and tries to move away...
B.J. Penn pushes Chiesa forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
B.J. gets hold of a leg and trips Chiesa to the mat!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa 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.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
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 Chiesa
Michael Chiesa gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. B.J. spins out, but Michael Chiesa was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
B.J. is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Back to the beginning! B.J. Penn is standing now.
B.J. is standing while Chiesa is on the ground on his back
Chiesa tries to hit B.J. Penn with a kick to his knee from the ground.
B.J. dodges that
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. opts to jump inside Chiesa's guard.
Chiesa didn't see that coming. B.J. Penn is in open guard over Chiesa now.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Chiesa
B.J. Penn tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Chiesa can't prevent his opponent from passing. B.J. looks to work from half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to turn into his oponent...
B.J. is locking that Banana Split...
B.J. Penn tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Chiesa scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Some counter punches against Michael Chiesa
land while he's on his bicycle.
Chiesa's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
B.J. Penn has found an opening in the defense of Chiesa, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Chiesa is wobbling!
B.J. Penn leans forwards and tries to grapple with Chiesa
B.J. shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Michael Chiesa 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits Chiesa's groin!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Michael Chiesa 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 Michael Chiesa
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. pushes off of Michael Chiesa and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Chiesa stumbles backwards but B.J. Penn chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Chiesa's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chiesa's Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Chiesa's face while in the clinch!
Chiesa can't take many more shots like those!
Chiesa hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by B.J. Penn has left Chiesa unconscious on the mat!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chiesa's Left cheek
Winner is B.J. Penn by KO (Punches) at 2:56 Round 2
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 12/17 (71%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/8 (88%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 255 s
Statistics: Michael Chiesa
Punches 8/9 (89%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 3/10 (30%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 263 s
Yeah, so Chiesa is far more legit than he should be when fighting the best of the best of MMA talent throughout the course of MMA history, and totally made a case for himself here as one of the top 3 ManMMA LWs. he took it to Penn and dominated the first round. But just like another fight on this card (yay spoiler-free), the other guy came back strong in the 2nd and fought to form, finishing Chiesa.
Michael Chiesa is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first 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 clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chiesa and B.J. Penn are cliched up against the cage. Chiesa steps for a throw
B.J. stays on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Michael Chiesa tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. won't budge, forcing Chiesa to pull guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chiesa
B.J. Penn is looking to pass Michael Chiesa's guard...
B.J. Penn gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
B.J. Penn tries to free his leg
B.J. Penn uses some of his skill by jumping out of Chiesa's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
B.J. shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Chiesa pushes B.J. Penn forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over B.J.
Michael Chiesa tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Michael Chiesa passes momentarily but B.J. Penn regains full guard.
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over B.J.
Michael Chiesa is looking to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Michael Chiesa gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over B.J.
Michael Chiesa fakes some punches
B.J. ties him up.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over B.J.
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Chiesa's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like B.J.
B.J. Penn attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chiesa a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! B.J.'s forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Chiesa
He succeeds!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over B.J.
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to B.J.
B.J. covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Michael Chiesa gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Michael Chiesa breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Michael Chiesa. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Nice punches from Michael Chiesa.
B.J. staggers backwards. Chiesa wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
B.J. steps backwards away from Michael Chiesa. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Chiesa!
Some big punches are landing!
Michael Chiesa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
B.J. is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over B.J.
Chiesa works on the ground with his fingers over B.J.'s face
B.J. shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over B.J.
Michael Chiesa tries to pass to half guard...
B.J. Penn's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn launches a few punches to Chiesa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chiesa tries to cover his face,
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over B.J.
Chiesa moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. tries to close his guard around Chiesa
He succeeds!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. measures the resilience of Chiesa's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chiesa's side.
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over B.J.
Chiesa is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
B.J. positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chiesa's being punished here!
Chiesa's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to stand up!
B.J. doesn't allow him!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa 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 4:50 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Michael Chiesa. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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B.J. Penn fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Chiesa's chin
B.J. tries to grapple
He puts Chiesa in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Chiesa's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! B.J. is throwing a flurry of punches!
Michael Chiesa just can't get away!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chiesa doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under B.J. Penn embrace and tries to move away...
B.J. Penn pushes Chiesa forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
B.J. gets hold of a leg and trips Chiesa to the mat!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa 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.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
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 Chiesa
Michael Chiesa gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. B.J. spins out, but Michael Chiesa was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
B.J. is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Back to the beginning! B.J. Penn is standing now.
B.J. is standing while Chiesa is on the ground on his back
Chiesa tries to hit B.J. Penn with a kick to his knee from the ground.
B.J. dodges that
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. opts to jump inside Chiesa's guard.
Chiesa didn't see that coming. B.J. Penn is in open guard over Chiesa now.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Chiesa
B.J. Penn tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Chiesa can't prevent his opponent from passing. B.J. looks to work from half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to turn into his oponent...
B.J. is locking that Banana Split...
B.J. Penn tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Chiesa scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Some counter punches against Michael Chiesa
land while he's on his bicycle.
Chiesa's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
B.J. Penn has found an opening in the defense of Chiesa, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Chiesa is wobbling!
B.J. Penn leans forwards and tries to grapple with Chiesa
B.J. shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Michael Chiesa 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits Chiesa's groin!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Michael Chiesa 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 Michael Chiesa
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. pushes off of Michael Chiesa and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Chiesa stumbles backwards but B.J. Penn chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Chiesa's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chiesa's Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Chiesa's face while in the clinch!
Chiesa can't take many more shots like those!
Chiesa hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by B.J. Penn has left Chiesa unconscious on the mat!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chiesa's Left cheek
Winner is B.J. Penn by KO (Punches) at 2:56 Round 2
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 12/17 (71%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/8 (88%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 255 s
Statistics: Michael Chiesa
Punches 8/9 (89%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 3/10 (30%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 263 s
Yeah, so Chiesa is far more legit than he should be when fighting the best of the best of MMA talent throughout the course of MMA history, and totally made a case for himself here as one of the top 3 ManMMA LWs. he took it to Penn and dominated the first round. But just like another fight on this card (yay spoiler-free), the other guy came back strong in the 2nd and fought to form, finishing Chiesa.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!