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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Pennington (ranked 1843 p4p, 2329 weight class) and Geronimo Lindeman (ranked 253 p4p, 299 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Floyd Pennington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Geronimo Lindeman!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pennington throws a hook to the side of Lindeman's head but Lindeman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lindeman with a jab.
Lindeman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lindeman checks a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lindeman.
Pennington looks to land a left hand but Lindeman moved out of range nicely.
Lindeman misses with a hook. Pennington ducked under it nicely.
Lindeman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Pennington tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Lindeman misses.
Pennington appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pennington definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lindeman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lindeman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pennington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindeman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pennington.
Pennington throws a jab when Lindeman was well out of range.
Lindeman with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindeman throws a big shot that misses.
Lindeman is looking to clinch but Pennington is avoiding it.
Lindeman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pennington connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lindeman scrambles back to his feet.
Geronimo Lindeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pennington dips to his left and cracks Lindeman with an uppercut!
Good standup being displayed there by Lindeman as he connects with a hook.
Pennington throws a poor cross that misses
and Lindeman counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lindeman. Pennington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lindeman throws a hook but Pennington blocks it.
It looked like Pennington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pennington throws the left hand but Lindeman avoids the punch easily.
Lindeman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lindeman throws a shot from downtown. Pennington moves away and avoids it.
Pennington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindeman wants to clinch up but Pennington keeps it at a distance.
Lindeman connects with a looping right hand.
Pennington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lindeman misses with a wild body shot.
Lindeman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big left from Lindeman misses.
A punch combination from Lindeman misses.
And Pennington counters with a quick kick to the body but Lindeman blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindeman walks into a left hand.
Lindeman misses with a two punch combination.
Pennington circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Pennington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lindeman tries to work over Pennington's front leg with a kick but Pennington checks it.
Pennington throws a body shot but no joy.
Lindeman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lindeman staying out of range there.
Lindeman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lindeman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pennington misses the shot to the body.
Pennington throws a front kick aimed at Lindeman's knee but Lindeman avoids it well.
Lindeman lands a high kick!
It looks like Floyd Pennington has been cut.
Lindeman moves out of range as Pennington strikes.
A swing and a miss from Pennington.
Lindeman unleashes a big counter combination but Pennington bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lindeman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennington lands a lovely overhand right.
Pennington lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pennington misses with a looping left.
Lindeman clinches up with Pennington and pushes him back against the cage.
Lindeman misses with the head strike.
Pennington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pennington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lindeman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lindeman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Lindeman.
Lindeman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pennington lands a right hook to the body.
Lindeman throws a hook but Pennington avoids it easily.
Pennington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pennington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pennington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lindeman moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindeman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pennington.
Pennington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lindeman staying out of range there.
Pennington moves out of range of the strikes.
Lindeman lands a jab to the nose.
Lindeman scores with a nice strike.
Lindeman thuds his right hand into Pennington's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lindeman scores with a head kick. Pennington tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pennington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pennington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindeman was well out of range. Poor timing from Pennington.
Pennington jabs Lindeman right on the nose. Lindeman blinks but takes it well.
Lindeman takes a swing at Pennington's ribcage but misses.
Lindeman misses with a straight right.
Pennington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lindeman.
Pennington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pennington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pennington throws a hook but Lindeman avoids it easily.
Pennington lands with a nice body kick.
Lindeman swings for the body but Pennington moves out of range.
Lindeman's corner calls for a 1-2. Lindeman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pennington throws a jab when Lindeman was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Pennington misses the target.
Lindeman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pennington misses the jab.
Pennington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lindeman misses with an uppercut. Pennington saw that one coming.
Pennington staying out of range there.
Pennington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pennington misses with an uppercut
and Lindeman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pennington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindeman was well out of range. Poor timing from Pennington.
Lindeman flicks out a counter leg kick but Pennington steps away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lindeman throws a lazy body kick
and Pennington counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pennington lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pennington works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Lindeman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Pennington does no damage.
Pennington slips a straight right by Lindeman.
Pennington throws a right hand that Lindeman ducks under and follows up with a left that Lindeman also avoids with ease.
Pennington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lindeman.
Pennington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lindeman throws a jab when Pennington was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Pennington misses the target.
Pennington avoids the head kick by Lindeman.
Lindeman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lindeman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pennington's sensitive parts.
Lindeman thows a leg kick but Pennington checks it
and Pennington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lindeman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lindeman throws a hook but Pennington avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Pennington misses the target.
Lindeman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pennington misses with a double jab.
Lindeman flicks out a counter leg kick but Pennington steps away.
Nice defenses there by Lindeman.
Pennington moves away from the strike by Lindeman.
Pennington appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lindeman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pennington throws out the jab.
Pennington lands with a right hand.
Pennington is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pennington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Lindeman misses the target.
Lindeman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lindeman fails to land with a series of punches.
Lindeman throws a head kick but Pennington moves out of range.
Pennington walks into a jab.
Lindeman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pennington blocks a head kick by Lindeman.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Lindeman does no damage.
Lindeman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pennington scores with a body shot.
Lindeman takes one to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Pennington.
Lindeman doesn't manage to clinch there - Pennington circles away.
A jab from Lindeman misses.
Lindeman tries to clinch up
and Pennington counters with a straight right hand.
Pennington misses with a body shot.
Lindeman throws a looping overhand right but Pennington ducks down to avoid it.
Pennington throws a hook but Lindeman blocks it.
Lindeman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pennington throws the left hand but Lindeman avoids the punch easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pennington lands a nice shot that snaps Lindeman's head back.
Lindeman slips a jab from Pennington.
Lindeman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pennington fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lindeman is out of range.
Lindeman has managed to clinch.
Pennington tries a body shot but Lindeman blocks it.
Pennington slowing the pace effectively.
Lindeman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lindeman wants to slow Pennington down by chopping away at his legs.
Jab, jab by Pennington - just one landing.
Lindeman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pennington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pennington displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pennington blocks a head kick by Lindeman.
Pennington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindeman misses with a low kick.
Pennington missing with a left hand there. Lindeman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Geronimo Lindeman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Floyd Pennington's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pennington looks to land a right hand but Lindeman moved out of range.
Pennington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lindeman tries to bum rush Pennington with a series of wild strikes but Pennington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lindeman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pennington.
Pennington has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pennington misses the shot to the body.
Pennington cracks Lindeman with an open hand slap.
Pennington slips under a jab from Lindeman.
Pennington throws the left hand but Lindeman avoids the punch easily.
Lindeman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lindeman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindeman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pennington.
Lindeman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pennington lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pennington scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lindeman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindeman scores with a nice strike.
Pennington moves out of range of the body kick.
Pennington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lindeman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pennington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lindeman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lindeman misses the jab.
Pennington misses with a looping right.
Pennington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lindeman.
Pennington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lindeman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pennington throws a hook but Lindeman blocks it.
Lindeman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pennington on the side of the head.
Pennington throws a hook to the side of Lindeman's head but Lindeman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Pennington. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pennington.
Pennington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennington misses with a looping left.
Lindeman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pennington throws a body shot but no joy.
Pennington on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lindeman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pennington misses with an uppercut. Lindeman saw that one coming.
Lindeman clobbers Pennington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pennington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lindeman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pennington catches Lindeman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lindeman slips a straight right by Pennington.
Pennington lands with a nice body punch.
Pennington on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pennington misses with a hook
and Lindeman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lindeman lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindeman tries to clinch
and Pennington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lindeman connects with the punch.
Pennington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pennington throws a body shot but no joy.
Floyd Pennington is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Lindeman misses the target.
Lindeman misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Pennington.
Pennington lands a lovely overhand right.
Pennington walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lindeman is looking to clinch.
Pennington throwing a counter right hand but Lindeman manages to avoid it.
Lindeman misses the jab.
Lindeman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pennington checks it well.
Pennington swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Pennington misses its intended target.
Pennington lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennington lands with an uppercut that bounces Lindeman off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pennington misses with a body shot.
Lindeman connects with a solid leg kick.
Lindeman throws a right hand that misses
and Pennington counters with a left to the body.
Lindeman is breathing heavily.
Pennington throws a body punch but Lindeman moves out of range.
Pennington looks to land a left hand but Lindeman moved out of range nicely.
Pennington scores with a jab. Lindeman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lindeman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pennington looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lindeman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pennington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lindeman moves away.
Pennington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lindeman.
Lindeman throws a sloppy body shot
and Pennington counters with a two punch combo.
Lindeman scores with a head kick.
Pennington looks to land a left hand but Lindeman moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lindeman! But no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lindeman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pennington.
Lindeman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Penningtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pennington feints a jab promting Lindeman to slip. Pennington then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lindeman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pennington throws a good cross that connects.
Lindeman is rocked!
Pennington misses with a wild body shot.
Lindeman wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Lindeman.
It looked like Pennington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pennington connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lindeman scores with a nice strike.
Pennington throws a poor cross that misses
and Lindeman counters with a low kick, right behind Pennington 's knee.
Pennington throws a shot to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lindeman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pennington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lindeman clinches.
Pennington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lindeman throws a punch but it's blocked by Pennington.
Lindeman throws a punch but it's blocked by Pennington.
Lindeman blocks a body shot from Pennington.
Pennington taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pennington.
Pennington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pennington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lindeman.
Lindeman scores with a jab to the head.
Lindeman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lindeman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pennington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lindeman manages to avoid it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lindeman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lindeman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Pennington.
Lindeman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pennington.
Lindeman tries to land a front kick but Pennington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pennington thuds a left hand into Lindeman's body.
Lindeman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pennington moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Pennington.
Lindeman shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lindeman misses with a kick to the body.
Pennington throws an overhand right that lands on Lindeman's shoulder, as Lindeman tries to avoid the shot.
Lindeman looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pennington throws an off balance right hand
letting Lindeman counter with a right hand.
Lindeman connects with the punch.
Lindeman throws a looping overhand right but Pennington ducks down to avoid it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Lindeman.
Pennington appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lindeman looks to throw the jab but Pennington is out of range.
It looked like Pennington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pennington just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindeman throws a front kick aimed at Pennington's knee but Pennington avoids it well.
Lindeman throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindeman misses with a series of wild punches.
Pennington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lindeman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pennington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lindeman throws an overhand right that lands on Pennington's shoulder, as Pennington tries to avoid the shot.
Lindeman slips a jab and a cross from Pennington.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lindeman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pennington.
Pennington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice cross by Lindeman.
Pennington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pennington takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pennington throws a jab when Lindeman was well out of range.
Pennington blocks a head kick by Lindeman.
Pennington appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lindeman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pennington misses with a body shot.
Lindeman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pennington thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lindeman! But no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Lindeman. Those never looked like landing.
Pennington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pennington throws a body shot but no joy.
Lindeman drives through and clinches with Pennington against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Geronimo Lindeman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Floyd Pennington's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pennington throws a lazy right hand but Lindeman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pennington throws a nice looking combination but Lindeman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pennington lands a lovely overhand right.
Pennington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lindeman circles away quickly and effectively.
Lindeman throws out a counter right but Pennington avoids it with no problem.
Lindeman slips a jab from Pennington.
Lindeman connects with a body shot that sends Pennington's belly button to the back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lindeman.
Pennington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pennington throws a shot from downtown. Lindeman moves away and avoids it.
Lindeman throws a counter combo.
Good exchange - Lindeman coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindeman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lindeman lands a leg kick that knocks Pennington off balance momentarily.
Lindeman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pennington on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindeman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pennington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lindeman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lindeman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lindeman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pennington throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from Lindeman.
Pennington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lindeman moves away.
Pennington throws a looping overhand right but Lindeman ducks down to avoid it.
Lindeman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lindeman throws a lazy right hand but Pennington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pennington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lindeman blocks a low kick nicely.
Lindeman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pennington throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lindeman counters with a series of strikes. Pennington will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lindeman clobbers Pennington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lindeman slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Lindeman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lindeman throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Pennington misses.
Lindeman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slow jab from Lindeman misses its intended target.
Pennington takes one to the chin there.
Lindeman throws a hook to the side of Pennington's head but Pennington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lindeman blocks a jab.
Lindeman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pennington digs a good body shot into Lindeman's ribs.
Pennington misses with a straight right.
Pennington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lindeman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pennington's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindeman misses with a straight right.
Pennington throwing a counter right hand but Lindeman manages to avoid it.
Pennington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lindeman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pennington throws a hook but Lindeman avoids it easily.
Lindeman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lindeman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pennington has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pennington and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lindeman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lindeman misses with a low kick as Pennington jumps back.
Pennington blocks a head kick by Lindeman.
A little feinted left hand from Pennington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lindeman moves out of range as Pennington strikes.
Lindeman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lindeman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pennington throws a body punch but Lindeman moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindeman slips under a jab from Pennington.
Lindeman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lindeman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lindeman throws a jab but it's blocked by Pennington.
Lindeman misses with a hook
and Pennington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pennington looks to land a left hand but Lindeman moved out of range nicely.
Lindeman is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lindeman lands a jab to Pennington's midsection.
Pennington misses with an uppercut. Lindeman saw that one coming.
Lindeman lands a really nice looking cross but Pennington seems unphased.
Lindeman clinches up against the cage.
Lindeman working aggressively here.
Lindeman working aggressively here.
Pennington content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pennington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lindeman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pennington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pennington takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pennington takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lindeman moves into the clinch.
Lindeman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lindeman throws a head punch that misses.
Lindeman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pennington.
Pennington scores with a shot to the side of Lindeman's head.
Pennington effectively controlling the action here.
Lindeman lands with a short shot to the head.
Pennington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pennington takes a swing at Lindeman's ribcage but misses.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lindeman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pennington.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pennington throws a jab but it's blocked by Lindeman.
Lindeman takes the fight into the clinch.
Lindeman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Lindeman on the inside.
Pennington blocking some punches.
Pennington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Pennington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lindeman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pennington ducks right into an uppercut from Lindeman.
A big right from Lindeman misses.
Pennington is looking for a counter combo.
Pennington misses with a lunging right hand
and Pennington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Floyd Pennington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pennington moves out of range of the strikes.
Lindeman ducks right into an uppercut from Pennington.
Lindeman misses with a left hand
and Pennington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pennington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pennington throws out a loose jab but Lindeman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pennington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pennington throws a hook but Lindeman blocks it.
Lindeman misses with a hook. Pennington ducked under it nicely.
Pennington appears to be looking for a big counter.
Donk. Pennington catches Lindeman right on the button with a cross.
Lindeman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pennington.
Lindeman throws a leg kick which misses Pennington's front leg but catches the back leg as Pennington tries to avoid it.
Pennington throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lindeman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pennington loads up on a big right hand but Lindeman slips the punch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pennington sizes up Lindeman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindeman rushes Pennington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lindeman breaks the clinch.
Lindeman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pennington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lindeman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lindeman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pennington. That did some damage!
Lindeman with a nice cross.
Lindeman looks to score with a jab to the body but Pennington is just out of range.
Pennington throws a nice looking combination but Lindeman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lindeman throws an overhand right that lands on Pennington's shoulder, as Pennington tries to avoid the shot.
Pennington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pennington moves out of range as Lindeman throws a body kick.
Pennington misses with a right hand
and Lindeman counters with a straight right hand.
Lindeman throws the left hand but Pennington avoids the punch easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lindeman misses.
Lindeman slips a jab from Pennington.
Lindeman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pennington, as that shot connected.
Lindeman tries to clinch
and Pennington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab by Pennington.
Pennington jabs Lindeman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pennington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pennington looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pennington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lindeman.
Good work by Pennington as he checks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geronimo Lindeman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lindeman 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Geronimo Lindeman!
Our winner, Geronimo Lindeman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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