Post by The Sandman on Apr 20, 2022 12:52:27 GMT -5
ManMMA Welterweight Championship
B.J. Penn raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by The Nigerian Nightmare while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
And here we go with the title fight!
B.J. Penn has fight Kamaru Usman 2 times. He has won 2 of them.
Kamaru Usman is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
B.J. Penn comes with a 13 fight winning streak.
Kamaru Usman comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The Beedge looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kamaru Usman's punches
The Nigerian Nightmare is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Beedge.
The Nigerian Nightmare is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Kamaru Usman
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
The Nigerian Nightmare and The Beedge circle around the center of the cage.
A solid combination from B.J. Penn
connects with The Nigerian Nightmare.
The Nigerian Nightmare's Right eye is beginning to swell
Kamaru Usman tries a hook to the body
and hits The Beedge's ribs hard
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn tries a hook to the body
and hits The Nigerian Nightmare's ribs hard
The Nigerian Nightmare ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The Nigerian Nightmare is holding B.J. Penn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Kamaru Usman fakes some punches
The Beedge ties him up.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over B.J. Penn
The Nigerian Nightmare tries to move to full mount!
The Beedge won't allow him to take this position easily.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Kamaru Usman in his guard.
B.J. Penn manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over The Beedge
B.J. Penn attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over The Beedge
Kamaru Usman tries to pass to half guard...
B.J. Penn's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over The Beedge
Kamaru Usman tries to pass to half guard...
B.J. Penn can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Nigerian Nightmare looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over The Beedge
B.J. Penn attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over The Beedge
The Nigerian Nightmare is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Beedge's ribs.
The Beedge blocks Kamaru Usman's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over The Beedge
The Beedge tries to close his guard around The Nigerian Nightmare
He is not able to do it
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over The Beedge
Kamaru Usman launches a few punches to The Beedge
The Beedge holds Kamaru Usman's arms and blocks the punches!
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
The Beedge launches a kick
The Nigerian Nightmare checks it and keeps distance.
The Nigerian Nightmare studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
B.J. Penn fakes a move and moves laterally.
Bone shattering straight left hand from B.J. Penn!
The Nigerian Nightmare is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Nigerian Nightmare has a small cut in his Right cheek
The Nigerian Nightmare seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Brilliant combination from Kamaru Usman
The Beedge is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
B.J. Penn fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Nigerian Nightmare moves backwards and B.J. Penn is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for The Nigerian Nightmare, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The Nigerian Nightmare and The Beedge circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Beedge studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
B.J. Penn paws at The Nigerian Nightmare.
The Nigerian Nightmare answers with solid punches!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
A punch from B.J. Penn
grazes The Nigerian Nightmare's right cheek.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The Nigerian Nightmare has a small cut in his Right cheek
The Beedge decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Beedge moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from B.J. Penn!
The Nigerian Nightmare ducks under...
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
The Nigerian Nightmare steps forward
B.J. Penn catches him with an uppercut to the face!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. B.J. Penn can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shovel hook by B.J. Penn
tags The Nigerian Nightmare.
Tremendous strikes from The Beedge!
Some big punches are landing!
B.J. Penn just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Nigerian Nightmare quickly defends.
The Beedge misses a step and Kamaru Usman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kamaru Usman fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Beedge's chin
There is a small laceration on B.J. Penn's Chin
The Beedge decides to launch some tentative punches
Kamaru Usman takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The Beedge's Chin is beginning to swell
The Beedge pushes Kamaru Usman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Beedge goes to the body...
his punches graze The Nigerian Nightmare's arm.
B.J. Penn is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
B.J. Penn fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Nigerian Nightmare blocks that. It was easy!
The Nigerian Nightmare is trying to counter now!
Kamaru Usman moves forward and launches a low kick.
The Beedge blocks that.
Kamaru Usman throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of The Beedge.
The Beedge's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
A right hand from B.J. Penn
surprises The Nigerian Nightmare!
The Beedge throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Terrible one sided match... The Nigerian Nightmare was not ready to fight a fighter of B.J. Penn caliber.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Kamaru Usman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Nigerian Nightmare follows B.J. Penn
only to get counter punched in a big way! The Nigerian Nightmare needs to stop playing B.J. Penn's game or he'll get knocked out!
The Nigerian Nightmare's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
The Nigerian Nightmare studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
B.J. Penn has found an opening in the defense of The Nigerian Nightmare, launching a big uppercut
Kamaru Usman is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Poorly executed technique. Kamaru Usman looks to counter!
The Nigerian Nightmare showing excellent timing, blasts B.J. Penn with a right hand.
Great hook by Kamaru Usman! B.J. Penn is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The Nigerian Nightmare is standing while The Beedge is on the ground on his back
Terrible one sided match... The Nigerian Nightmare was not ready to fight a fighter of B.J. Penn caliber.
B.J. Penn 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
The Beedge climbs to his feet and is standing now.
B.J. Penn throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The Nigerian Nightmare's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kamaru Usman's Right cheek
The Beedge is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The Nigerian Nightmare doesn't stop bleeding.
The Beedge wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Kamaru Usman pushes away The Beedge trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Beedge doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kamaru Usman
The fighters are clinching.
The Nigerian Nightmare doesn't stop bleeding.
B.J. Penn grapple with Kamaru Usman and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
The Nigerian Nightmare manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Kamaru Usman tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Beedge is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The Nigerian Nightmare is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Kamaru Usman is a bloody mess!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Kamaru Usman!
The Beedge is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Beedge's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kamaru Usman's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Kamaru Usman shoots for a double leg takedown!
B.J. Penn sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
You can see The Nigerian Nightmare's blood making stains in the mat.
Some nice shots from B.J. Penn
that stun The Nigerian Nightmare.
The Nigerian Nightmare's Forehead is beginning to swell
Several good body shots
land on The Nigerian Nightmare.
A furious flurry of punches from B.J. Penn
puts The Nigerian Nightmare in a world of hurt!
Brilliant combination from B.J. Penn
that forces The Nigerian Nightmare to try and defend better.
The Nigerian Nightmare's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
B.J. Penn throws a looping left hand...
That lands on The Nigerian Nightmare's chin! That stops The Nigerian Nightmare in his tracks!
Kamaru Usman's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see The Nigerian Nightmare's blood making stains in the mat.
The Nigerian Nightmare launches a few hard punches to B.J. Penn's ribs!
The Beedge struggles and protects himself.
The Nigerian Nightmare misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Beedge pushes off of Kamaru Usman and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
The Nigerian Nightmare stumbles backwards but B.J. Penn chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kamaru Usman continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A dirty boxing lesson by The Beedge who is trying to punish Kamaru Usman's ribs with a few punches.
He scores a few hits before the pain makes The Nigerian Nightmare react and defend his side.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
The Beedge is launching some bone breaking punches to The Nigerian Nightmare's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Kamaru Usman's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Kamaru Usman's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! The Beedge is throwing a flurry of punches!
Kamaru Usman just can't get away!
The Nigerian Nightmare doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under B.J. Penn embrace and tries to move away...
B.J. Penn pushes The Nigerian Nightmare forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Kamaru Usman seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for B.J. Penn!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
The Beedge takes a break to breathe while holding Kamaru Usman.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Kamaru Usman attempts a sweep single...
B.J. Penn was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kamaru Usman is a bloody mess!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Nigerian Nightmare doesn't stop bleeding.
The Beedge begins to launch a barrage of punches over The Nigerian Nightmare
this is getting worse and worse for The Nigerian Nightmare
That brutal impact left The Nigerian Nightmare laid out on the mat! B.J. Penn's corner pours in to congratulate him!
The Nigerian Nightmare's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is B.J. Penn by KO (Punches) at 3:01 Round 3
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 41/59 (69%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 12/18 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 121 s
Statistics: Kamaru Usman
Punches 17/25 (68%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 109 s
B.J. Penn defends the Welterweight title!
Poor Usman appears to be 0-3 vs. The Beedge. Penn wants new challengers. Some members won't allow that though.
