In the first round of their main event at UFC 137, B.J. Penn and Nick Diaz put on a close content. In my judgment, Penn won the first, but it was not overwhelming. Diaz was able to land punches at range, but Penn scored more effectively both striking and grappling.
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ROUND 2 - Penn lands a combo, but Diaz responds with an outside leg kick. The fighters clinch and Diaz drives Penn into the fence. The two separate. Penn now doing the stalking. Penn goes for a single, but can't get it. Hard body shots by Diaz. Good jab by Diaz. Penn with his back against the fence and now Diaz seems to be warming. Diaz reaches for a takedown, but can't get it. Left hand by Diaz and another find the mark. Penn is in big trouble. Nick Diaz is absolutely assaulting him.
MMA Nation scores this round 10-9 Diaz.