Post by The Sandmen on Sept 23, 2016 9:51:46 GMT -5
B.J. Penn doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
John Dodson looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Dodson is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Dodson launches a hook to the body
B.J. Penn moves aside looking for a counter...
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Dodson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks B.J.'s jaw!
Solid low kick from John Dodson.
B.J. deflects it.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
John Dodson throws a combo
B.J. Penn ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Dodson swings again, only to get countered once more! Dodson is looking bad here!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
An overhand right from B.J. Penn that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Dodson's stops that one with his face! How is Dodson standing?!
John Dodson chases B.J. and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! B.J. steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
B.J.'s Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
B.J. has a small cut in his Right cheek
B.J. shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Solid low kick from B.J. Penn.
For sure, that had to hurt!
B.J. dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
B.J. wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
B.J. moves forward and holds Dodson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
B.J. circles out and slips free of John Dodson's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
B.J. Penn has found an opening in the defense of Dodson, launching a big hook
John Dodson steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Dodson is trying to counter now!
Dodson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks B.J.'s jaw!
B.J. decides to launch some tentative punches
John Dodson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Right cheek
B.J. launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Dodson.
B.J. dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Dodson from the ground!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
A punch from John Dodson
grazes B.J.'s left cheek.
B.J. Penn fakes a move and moves laterally.
B.J. launches a furious hook!
That hits Dodson's chin like a wrecking ball! Dodson loses balance and goes to the mat.
Dodson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on John Dodson's Chin
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
B.J. is standing while Dodson is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn steps back and allows Dodson to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! John Dodson is standing now.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. B.J. Penn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
B.J. Penn's mind is definitely in the fight, Dodson just got nailed! B.J. Penn saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Dodson is going to have a headache after this one.
Dodson's Chin is beginning to swell
B.J. is holding John Dodson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
John Dodson shows great balance while pushing away B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts a sweep single...
B.J. Penn catches John Dodson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by B.J..
Hard blow to Dodson's mid-section, he seems hurt
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Dodson
B.J. struggles on the ground and tries to break John Dodson's guard...
B.J. Penn is in Dodson open guard now
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Dodson
B.J. Penn tries to pass to half guard...
John Dodson's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Dodson
B.J. is in closed guard... Dodson tries to roll on the ground!
B.J. Penn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. Penn tries to pass John Dodson's guard...
B.J. Penn manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Dodson
B.J. Penn isolates John Dodson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
John Dodson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Dodson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. John Dodson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
John Dodson attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Dodson
B.J. Penn goes for an americana!
Dodson breaks free.
Dodson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
John Dodson tries to close the guard.
Dodson put B.J. Penn in closed guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Dodson
B.J. is in closed guard... Dodson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over B.J. Penn!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
John Dodson is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Dodson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
B.J.'s attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
John Dodson is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn tries to roll to his side and trap John Dodson in his guard...
B.J. Penn moves to half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for B.J..
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Round 2
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Superb haymaker by B.J.
that lands on Dodson's face like a cannon ball!
Dodson's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
B.J. launches a furious low kick!
Dodson receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Dodson hyper-extended his leg
B.J. shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
B.J. looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by John Dodson's punches
Dodson is on the receiving end of a great combo by B.J..
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Dodson attempts a shoot
but stops before running into B.J.'s kick.
The two exchange wildly
B.J. is connecting with a few punches
Dodson avoids a dangerous strike from B.J.
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
An overhand right from B.J. Penn that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Dodson's stops that one with his face! How is Dodson standing?!
There is a small laceration on John Dodson's Nose
B.J. Penn attempts a sweep single...
B.J. Penn catches John Dodson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by B.J..
Hard blow to Dodson's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Dodson
B.J. tries to escape from closed guard...
B.J. struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Dodson
John Dodson tries to turn in and scramble out. B.J. Penn timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
That guillotine looks tight...
John Dodson slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
John Dodson is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Dodson
He succeeds!
John Dodson is in closed guard over B.J.
Dodson is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over John Dodson!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over John Dodson
B.J. Penn storms over Dodson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
B.J. doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Dodson's face with his elbows!
That brutal impact left Dodson laid out on the mat! B.J. Penn's corner come in to congratulate him!
Dodson's Mouth is beginning to swell
Dodson has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is B.J. Penn by KO (Elbows) at 2:02 Round 2
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 19/24 (79%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 133 s
Statistics: John Dodson
Punches 8/19 (42%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 141 s
Penn finally doesn't choke! I was really positive Dodson would take this fight, but am kinda happy Penn gets it together enough to earn a title shot.
John Dodson looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Dodson is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Dodson launches a hook to the body
B.J. Penn moves aside looking for a counter...
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Dodson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks B.J.'s jaw!
Solid low kick from John Dodson.
B.J. deflects it.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
John Dodson throws a combo
B.J. Penn ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Dodson swings again, only to get countered once more! Dodson is looking bad here!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
An overhand right from B.J. Penn that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Dodson's stops that one with his face! How is Dodson standing?!
John Dodson chases B.J. and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! B.J. steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
B.J.'s Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
B.J. has a small cut in his Right cheek
B.J. shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Solid low kick from B.J. Penn.
For sure, that had to hurt!
B.J. dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
B.J. wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
B.J. moves forward and holds Dodson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
B.J. circles out and slips free of John Dodson's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
B.J. Penn has found an opening in the defense of Dodson, launching a big hook
John Dodson steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Dodson is trying to counter now!
Dodson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks B.J.'s jaw!
B.J. decides to launch some tentative punches
John Dodson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Right cheek
B.J. launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Dodson.
B.J. dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Dodson from the ground!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
A punch from John Dodson
grazes B.J.'s left cheek.
B.J. Penn fakes a move and moves laterally.
B.J. launches a furious hook!
That hits Dodson's chin like a wrecking ball! Dodson loses balance and goes to the mat.
Dodson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on John Dodson's Chin
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
B.J. is standing while Dodson is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn steps back and allows Dodson to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! John Dodson is standing now.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. B.J. Penn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
B.J. Penn's mind is definitely in the fight, Dodson just got nailed! B.J. Penn saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Dodson is going to have a headache after this one.
Dodson's Chin is beginning to swell
B.J. is holding John Dodson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
John Dodson shows great balance while pushing away B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts a sweep single...
B.J. Penn catches John Dodson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by B.J..
Hard blow to Dodson's mid-section, he seems hurt
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Dodson
B.J. struggles on the ground and tries to break John Dodson's guard...
B.J. Penn is in Dodson open guard now
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Dodson
B.J. Penn tries to pass to half guard...
John Dodson's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Dodson
B.J. is in closed guard... Dodson tries to roll on the ground!
B.J. Penn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. Penn tries to pass John Dodson's guard...
B.J. Penn manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Dodson
B.J. Penn isolates John Dodson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
John Dodson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Dodson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. John Dodson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
John Dodson attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Dodson
B.J. Penn goes for an americana!
Dodson breaks free.
Dodson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
John Dodson tries to close the guard.
Dodson put B.J. Penn in closed guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Dodson
B.J. is in closed guard... Dodson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over B.J. Penn!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
John Dodson is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Dodson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
B.J.'s attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
John Dodson is in full mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn tries to roll to his side and trap John Dodson in his guard...
B.J. Penn moves to half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for B.J..
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Round 2
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Superb haymaker by B.J.
that lands on Dodson's face like a cannon ball!
Dodson's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
B.J. launches a furious low kick!
Dodson receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Dodson hyper-extended his leg
B.J. shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
B.J. looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by John Dodson's punches
Dodson is on the receiving end of a great combo by B.J..
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Dodson attempts a shoot
but stops before running into B.J.'s kick.
The two exchange wildly
B.J. is connecting with a few punches
Dodson avoids a dangerous strike from B.J.
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
An overhand right from B.J. Penn that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Dodson's stops that one with his face! How is Dodson standing?!
There is a small laceration on John Dodson's Nose
B.J. Penn attempts a sweep single...
B.J. Penn catches John Dodson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by B.J..
Hard blow to Dodson's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Dodson
B.J. tries to escape from closed guard...
B.J. struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Dodson
John Dodson tries to turn in and scramble out. B.J. Penn timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
That guillotine looks tight...
John Dodson slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
John Dodson is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Dodson
He succeeds!
John Dodson is in closed guard over B.J.
Dodson is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over John Dodson!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over John Dodson
B.J. Penn storms over Dodson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
B.J. doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Dodson's face with his elbows!
That brutal impact left Dodson laid out on the mat! B.J. Penn's corner come in to congratulate him!
Dodson's Mouth is beginning to swell
Dodson has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is B.J. Penn by KO (Elbows) at 2:02 Round 2
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 19/24 (79%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 133 s
Statistics: John Dodson
Punches 8/19 (42%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 141 s
Penn finally doesn't choke! I was really positive Dodson would take this fight, but am kinda happy Penn gets it together enough to earn a title shot.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!