Post by The Sandmen on Dec 23, 2016 12:19:43 GMT -5
Urijah Faber raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
B.J. Penn looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
B.J. throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Brutal combination from Urijah Faber!
B.J. is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Faber wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Faber moves forward and holds B.J.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Faber is throwing a flurry of punches!
B.J. Penn just can't get away!
B.J.'s Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Urijah Faber's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! B.J. is throwing a flurry of punches!
Urijah Faber just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Faber 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!
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Chin
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Urijah Faber embrace and tries to move away...
Urijah Faber pushes B.J. forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Urijah Faber grapple with B.J. Penn and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
B.J. manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. Penn locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Urijah Faber slips his head out and ends up in B.J. Penn's guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over B.J.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Urijah Faber can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Faber tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Urijah Faber fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over B.J.
Urijah Faber pushes B.J.'s leg and tries to move to full mount.
B.J. rolls and he's now on half guard over Urijah Faber. Nice reversal.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Faber
B.J. Penn isolates Urijah Faber's left arm looking for an armbar...
Urijah Faber manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! B.J. Penn lost his dominant position.
Faber is trying to counter now!
Urijah Faber 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.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to move to full guard
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Faber
B.J. Penn tries to pass to half guard...
Urijah Faber's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Faber
B.J. Penn is looking to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
B.J. Penn gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Faber
Urijah Faber 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,
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Faber
B.J. Penn goes for an americana!
Faber breaks free.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Urijah Faber tries to take advantage...
Faber attempts a triangle from bottom! B.J. Penn slips out. Faber quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
B.J. Penn slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. 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 Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Faber throws a lazy kick
B.J. dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Faber's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Urijah Faber's Chin
Brilliant combination from Urijah Faber
that forces B.J. to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Mouth
Faber looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by B.J. Penn's punches
B.J. is on the receiving end of a great combo by Faber.
Urijah Faber shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! B.J. Penn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Faber into his guard.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over B.J.
Faber is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Urijah Faber!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Urijah Faber
B.J. tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
B.J. Penn controls the situation despite Urijah Faber efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Urijah Faber
B.J. suddenly holds Urijah Faber's arm and tries an armbar!
Faber can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over B.J. Penn!
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Faber blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn launches a few punches to Faber's cheek from the guard.
Urijah Faber uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. attempts a triangle from bottom! Urijah Faber slips out. B.J. quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Urijah Faber slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. 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 Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Faber showing excellent timing, blasts B.J. Penn with a right hand.
Great hook by Urijah Faber! B.J. Penn is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
This is over! That impact from Urijah Faber has left B.J. laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Urijah Faber by KO (Punch) at 4:55 Round 1
Statistics: Urijah Faber
Punches 11/13 (85%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/8 (62%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 149 s
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 149 s
Flash KO, but Faber was beating Penn down. How does Penn be invincible at GP time, but lose to Faber, tournament-time? I think I have Faber right now. If I do, Faber for Penn. Make it happen.
B.J. Penn looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
B.J. throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Brutal combination from Urijah Faber!
B.J. is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Faber wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Faber moves forward and holds B.J.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Faber is throwing a flurry of punches!
B.J. Penn just can't get away!
B.J.'s Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Urijah Faber's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! B.J. is throwing a flurry of punches!
Urijah Faber just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Faber 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!
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Chin
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Urijah Faber embrace and tries to move away...
Urijah Faber pushes B.J. forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Urijah Faber grapple with B.J. Penn and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
B.J. manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. Penn locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Urijah Faber slips his head out and ends up in B.J. Penn's guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over B.J.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Urijah Faber can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Faber tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Urijah Faber fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over B.J.
Urijah Faber pushes B.J.'s leg and tries to move to full mount.
B.J. rolls and he's now on half guard over Urijah Faber. Nice reversal.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Faber
B.J. Penn isolates Urijah Faber's left arm looking for an armbar...
Urijah Faber manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! B.J. Penn lost his dominant position.
Faber is trying to counter now!
Urijah Faber 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.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to move to full guard
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Faber
B.J. Penn tries to pass to half guard...
Urijah Faber's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Faber
B.J. Penn is looking to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
B.J. Penn gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Faber
Urijah Faber 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,
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Faber
B.J. Penn goes for an americana!
Faber breaks free.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Urijah Faber tries to take advantage...
Faber attempts a triangle from bottom! B.J. Penn slips out. Faber quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
B.J. Penn slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. 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 Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Faber throws a lazy kick
B.J. dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Faber's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Urijah Faber's Chin
Brilliant combination from Urijah Faber
that forces B.J. to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Mouth
Faber looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by B.J. Penn's punches
B.J. is on the receiving end of a great combo by Faber.
Urijah Faber shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! B.J. Penn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Faber into his guard.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over B.J.
Faber is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Urijah Faber!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Urijah Faber
B.J. tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
B.J. Penn controls the situation despite Urijah Faber efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Urijah Faber
B.J. suddenly holds Urijah Faber's arm and tries an armbar!
Faber can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over B.J. Penn!
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Faber blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn launches a few punches to Faber's cheek from the guard.
Urijah Faber uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. attempts a triangle from bottom! Urijah Faber slips out. B.J. quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Urijah Faber slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. 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 Mall of Asia Arena (Bay City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Faber showing excellent timing, blasts B.J. Penn with a right hand.
Great hook by Urijah Faber! B.J. Penn is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
This is over! That impact from Urijah Faber has left B.J. laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Urijah Faber by KO (Punch) at 4:55 Round 1
Statistics: Urijah Faber
Punches 11/13 (85%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/8 (62%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 149 s
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 149 s
Flash KO, but Faber was beating Penn down. How does Penn be invincible at GP time, but lose to Faber, tournament-time? I think I have Faber right now. If I do, Faber for Penn. Make it happen.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!