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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alf Histon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Histon comes to the cage accompanied by Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen. Alf Histon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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161 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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28
165 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Alf Histon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Histon has his takedown stuffed
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Histon slips a straight right by Penn.
Penn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Histon's head.
Penn throws a hook to the side of Histon's head but Histon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Histon was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Histon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Penn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Histon's guard.
Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Histon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Histon wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn controlling the position.
Histon trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Histon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Histon from controlling successfully.
Histon stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Histon from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alf Histon.
Penn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alf Histon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Histon misses.
Penn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Histon doesn't seem bothered though.
Histon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Penn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Histon won't be happy with that.
Histon struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Histon defending against the ground and pound.
Histon tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Histon showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Histon takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Histon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Will Penn go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Histon covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Penn patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You can see the frustration on Histon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Penn patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Histon is trying to get back to his feet but Penn has full control of the position and if anything, Histon has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Well, with Penn on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Histon is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Histon rolls, trying to escape but Penn keeps control of the position.
Histon controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Penn is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Histon is defending well though. Penn let's go of the attempt for now.
Histon defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Penn's arms.
Penn working for a choke but Histon is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Penn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Histon misses with a left hand
and Penn counters with a three punch combo that has Histon backing up. Histon nods at Penn to acknowledge the strikes.
Histon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Penn counters with a takedown into side control.
Histon is trying to improve his position.
Penn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Histon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Histon bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Penn misses the target.
Histon misses with a takedown
and Penn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Histon's guard.
Histon pulls Penn in to control the position.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Histon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn won't allow Histon to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Histon is trying to keep Penn in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Histon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Penn trying to control here.
Histon throws a strike but Penn avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Histon being controlled here momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Histon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Histon's guard.
Histon being controlled here, momentarily.
Histon trying to control the position.
Penn advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to pass to mount but Histon is defending the position.
Histon is trying to maintain the position but Penn is very close to passing his half guard.
Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Penn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Histon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Histon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Penn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Penn slips under a jab.
Histon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Histon misses with a combination
and Penn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Penn.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Histon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Histon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Histon has escaped and now he's on top!
BJ Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Penn has control of Histon's left arm, preventing Histon from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Histon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Penn is proving hard to escape from.
Histon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Penn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Histon distracts Penn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Histon preventing the sweep.
Histon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Penn tries to bench press Histon off him but Histon keeps the position.
Histon swings around for an armbar but Penn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Histon's guard.
Penn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Histon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Penn trying to control but Histon is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Histon controls Penn momentarily but Penn frees himself.
Penn trying to control but Histon is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. BJ Penn hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Penn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Penn with the ground and pound but Histon uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Penn is looking to work some ground and pound but Histon has wrist control.
Histon controlling Penn's posture.
Penn trying to control but Histon is working from the bottom.
Penn lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Histon's head.
Alf Histon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Histon is retaining full guard.
Penn is looking to work some ground and pound but Histon has wrist control.
Histon can't keep his opponent in guard - Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Histon is trying to stand.
Penn is trying to control. Histon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Histon tries to kick Penn off but Penn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
BJ Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Penn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Penn!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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