Post by The Sandmen on Jun 25, 2012 16:16:45 GMT -5
Edgar enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
B.J. Penn doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Frankie Edgar doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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B.J. Penn and Frankie Edgar touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
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 Edgar
B.J. Penn pushes Frankie Edgar against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
B.J. jumps and tries to free his leg! Edgar doesn't allow this but B.J. Penn is able to get half guard here.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Edgar
B.J. tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Edgar from the side mount!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to turn away and scramble out. B.J. Penn takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Frankie Edgar spins 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.
Solid shot from B.J. Penn to the body.
Edgar didn't like that.
B.J. Penn tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by B.J. Penn who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. tries a knee to the midsection...
Ouch! That seems to have landed on Frankie Edgar's groin! Was that unintentional?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
B.J. Penn is on his back after that attempt
Poorly executed technique. Frankie Edgar looks to counter!
Frankie Edgar tries a hook to the body
but B.J. manages to dodge it
A right hand from Frankie Edgar
makes B.J. stumble back!
Crisp uppercut by Edgar followed by a hard jab
B.J. deflects the blows.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
B.J. Penn pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edgar pushes B.J. Penn against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with B.J.'s chin! His legs are wobbling!
B.J. doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frankie Edgar embrace and tries to move away...
Frankie Edgar pushes B.J. forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
B.J. catches an ankle and Edgar is tripped to the mat!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Edgar
B.J. Penn tries to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
B.J. Penn manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Edgar
B.J. sits over his knees and pushes away Edgar's leg!
Edgar closes his legs around B.J. Penn's leg. B.J. is not able to move away now!
Poorly executed technique. Frankie Edgar looks to counter!
Edgar 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 Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J.'s Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Edgar
B.J. is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Edgar
B.J. Penn tries to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
B.J. Penn manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar 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 Frankie Edgar
B.J. Penn goes for an americana!
Edgar breaks free.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Frankie Edgar to fight back!
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
Frankie Edgar manages to switch to full guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Edgar
B.J. positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Edgar's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Herb Dean 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.
Edgar moves forward looking for some action
Frankie Edgar shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Edgar doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under B.J. Penn embrace and tries to move away...
B.J. Penn pushes Edgar forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frankie Edgar embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from B.J. who put distance between them
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
B.J. launches a hook to the body
Bang! Edgar stops that one with his ribs!
Edgar studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Edgar pushes B.J. Penn and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Frankie Edgar!
B.J. is going to have a big headache after that blow!
B.J. has a small cut in his Right cheek
Edgar throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Frankie Edgar just won't stop and continues to rain punches
B.J. quickly defends.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
A wicked punch by B.J. Penn
rocks Edgar!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. goes down.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over B.J.
BJJ! That is what must be passing through B.J.'s mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Edgar
Good looking punches from Frankie Edgar on the ground
deflected by B.J..
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over B.J.
Frankie Edgar tries to pass to half guard...
B.J. Penn's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Edgar blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over B.J.
Edgar gets a good position on the ground. ..
B.J. holds Frankie Edgar arms and counters his opponent punches.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over B.J.
Edgar is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
Frankie Edgar gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. Penn goes with a looping right hand while Frankie Edgar jumps back and jabs
B.J. only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frankie Edgar!
B.J. is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Edgar 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 2:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn pushes away Edgar trying to keep the fight at striking range
Edgar doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with B.J. Penn
Poorly executed technique. Frankie Edgar looks to counter!
Frankie Edgar 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. goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Frankie Edgar is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. B.J. Penn gets the advantage
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Edgar
B.J. is in open guard over Edgar... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Edgar rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Frankie Edgar to fight back!
Edgar tries an armbar from the bottom!
B.J. Penn breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar breaths deeply while on the ground
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
B.J. Penn looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
B.J. Penn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
Frankie Edgar gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Edgar
Stand up! This is what B.J.'s cornermen are shouting. Frankie Edgar is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Edgar tries to close his guard around B.J.
He succeeds!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Edgar
Edgar 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 closed guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn looks to posture up and open Frankie Edgar's guard...
Frankie Edgar has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Edgar
B.J. positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Edgar's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Frankie Edgar looks to counter!
B.J. is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over B.J. Penn!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Frankie Edgar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to B.J.'s face!
B.J.'s Nose is beginning to swell
B.J. has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Frankie Edgar by TKO (Facial Injury) at 4:29 Round 2
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 311 s
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 6/14 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/21 (33%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 311 s
This loss devastates me. I don't like edgar, and Penn was on an amazing streak lately. Now where does this leave everyone? Penn has 100 wins, but also 100 losses. Edgar can't beat a stump, but is now on a winning streak that will lead him to #1 contender soon. WHAT THE DARN!
B.J. Penn doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Frankie Edgar doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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B.J. Penn and Frankie Edgar touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
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 Edgar
B.J. Penn pushes Frankie Edgar against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
B.J. jumps and tries to free his leg! Edgar doesn't allow this but B.J. Penn is able to get half guard here.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Edgar
B.J. tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Edgar from the side mount!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to turn away and scramble out. B.J. Penn takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Frankie Edgar spins 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.
Solid shot from B.J. Penn to the body.
Edgar didn't like that.
B.J. Penn tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by B.J. Penn who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. tries a knee to the midsection...
Ouch! That seems to have landed on Frankie Edgar's groin! Was that unintentional?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
B.J. Penn is on his back after that attempt
Poorly executed technique. Frankie Edgar looks to counter!
Frankie Edgar tries a hook to the body
but B.J. manages to dodge it
A right hand from Frankie Edgar
makes B.J. stumble back!
Crisp uppercut by Edgar followed by a hard jab
B.J. deflects the blows.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
B.J. Penn pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edgar pushes B.J. Penn against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with B.J.'s chin! His legs are wobbling!
B.J. doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frankie Edgar embrace and tries to move away...
Frankie Edgar pushes B.J. forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
B.J. catches an ankle and Edgar is tripped to the mat!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Edgar
B.J. Penn tries to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
B.J. Penn manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Edgar
B.J. sits over his knees and pushes away Edgar's leg!
Edgar closes his legs around B.J. Penn's leg. B.J. is not able to move away now!
Poorly executed technique. Frankie Edgar looks to counter!
Edgar 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 Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J.'s Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Edgar
B.J. is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Edgar
B.J. Penn tries to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
B.J. Penn manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar 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 Frankie Edgar
B.J. Penn goes for an americana!
Edgar breaks free.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Frankie Edgar to fight back!
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
Frankie Edgar manages to switch to full guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Edgar
B.J. positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Edgar's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Herb Dean 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.
Edgar moves forward looking for some action
Frankie Edgar shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Edgar doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under B.J. Penn embrace and tries to move away...
B.J. Penn pushes Edgar forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frankie Edgar embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from B.J. who put distance between them
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
B.J. launches a hook to the body
Bang! Edgar stops that one with his ribs!
Edgar studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Edgar pushes B.J. Penn and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Frankie Edgar!
B.J. is going to have a big headache after that blow!
B.J. has a small cut in his Right cheek
Edgar throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Frankie Edgar just won't stop and continues to rain punches
B.J. quickly defends.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
A wicked punch by B.J. Penn
rocks Edgar!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. goes down.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over B.J.
BJJ! That is what must be passing through B.J.'s mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Edgar
Good looking punches from Frankie Edgar on the ground
deflected by B.J..
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over B.J.
Frankie Edgar tries to pass to half guard...
B.J. Penn's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Edgar blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over B.J.
Edgar gets a good position on the ground. ..
B.J. holds Frankie Edgar arms and counters his opponent punches.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over B.J.
Edgar is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
Frankie Edgar gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. Penn goes with a looping right hand while Frankie Edgar jumps back and jabs
B.J. only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frankie Edgar!
B.J. is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Edgar 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 2:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn pushes away Edgar trying to keep the fight at striking range
Edgar doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with B.J. Penn
Poorly executed technique. Frankie Edgar looks to counter!
Frankie Edgar 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. goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Frankie Edgar is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. B.J. Penn gets the advantage
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Edgar
B.J. is in open guard over Edgar... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Edgar rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Frankie Edgar to fight back!
Edgar tries an armbar from the bottom!
B.J. Penn breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar breaths deeply while on the ground
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
B.J. Penn looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
B.J. Penn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
Frankie Edgar gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Edgar
Stand up! This is what B.J.'s cornermen are shouting. Frankie Edgar is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Edgar tries to close his guard around B.J.
He succeeds!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Edgar
Edgar 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 closed guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn looks to posture up and open Frankie Edgar's guard...
Frankie Edgar has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Edgar
B.J. positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Edgar's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Frankie Edgar looks to counter!
B.J. is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over B.J. Penn!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Frankie Edgar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to B.J.'s face!
B.J.'s Nose is beginning to swell
B.J. has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Frankie Edgar by TKO (Facial Injury) at 4:29 Round 2
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 311 s
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 6/14 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/21 (33%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 311 s
This loss devastates me. I don't like edgar, and Penn was on an amazing streak lately. Now where does this leave everyone? Penn has 100 wins, but also 100 losses. Edgar can't beat a stump, but is now on a winning streak that will lead him to #1 contender soon. WHAT THE DARN!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!