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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between AG Pennypacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aidan Sumerod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, AG Pennypacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aidan Sumerod!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sumerod has managed to clinch.
Pennypacker lands a right hand.
Sumerod misses with an elbow strike.
Pennypacker avoids a wild elbow strike from Sumerod.
Pennypacker avoids a wild elbow strike from Sumerod.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sumerod just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pennypacker's brow.
Pennypacker dodges an elbow strike from Sumerod.
Sumerod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pennypacker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sumerod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pennypacker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pennypacker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sumerod darts in and clinches Pennypacker up against the cage.
Pennypacker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sumerod to keep the fight standing.
Sumerod lands a damaging elbow.
Sumerod creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pennypacker's defenses.
Pennypacker is trying to force a seperation but Sumerod has the dominant position.
Nice elbow from Sumerod.
Sumerod lands an elbow just above Pennypacker 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pennypacker stops a takedown attempt from Sumerod.
Pennypacker breaks the clinch.
Sumerod has closed the distance and engaged Pennypacker in a clinch.
Pennypacker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sumerod shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pennypacker defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennypacker misses with a body kick.
Sumerod tries to clinch there but Pennypacker circles away.
Sumerod changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pennypacker tries to avoid it but Sumerod manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pennypacker to the ground. Pennypacker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
AG Pennypacker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aidan Sumerod.
Pennypacker scores with a shot to the body.
Pennypacker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sumerod tries to avoid it but Pennypacker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sumerod to the ground. Sumerod escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sumerod tries to clinch but Pennypacker moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pennypacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Sumerod.
Sumerod creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sumerod jumps guard but Pennypacker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pennypacker is trying to break the clinch but Sumerod has him pressed against the cage.
Sumerod fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pennypacker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sumerod looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sumerod tries to score a body lock takedown but Pennypacker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sumerod tries to pull guard but Pennypacker holds him up against the cage and eventually Sumerod drops back down to his feet.
Sumerod is working for takedown but Pennypacker is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumerod jumps into guard, dragging Pennypacker to the mat.
Pennypacker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sumerod is working an open guard so Pennypacker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pennypacker feints a jab promting Sumerod to slip. Pennypacker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sumerod slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pennypacker lands with an uppercut that bounces Sumerod off the cage and back into range.
Pennypacker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sumerod circles away.
Sumerod closes the distance and clinches.
Sumerod is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pennypacker is defending well for now.
Sumerod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pennypacker's elbow.
Pennypacker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sumerod wants to clinch.
Sumerod showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pennypacker.
Sumerod looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pennypacker is fending him off so far but Sumerod persists. Nope, Pennypacker circles away and we're back to standing.
Sumerod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumerod tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pennypacker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pennypacker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sumerod drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sumerod moves into the clinch successfully.
Sumerod trying to land knees to the body.
Pennypacker avoids a wild elbow strike from Sumerod.
Sumerod lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pennypacker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pennypacker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pennypacker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sumerod shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pennypacker as he avoids it easily.
Sumerod tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sumerod looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pennypacker is fending him off so far but Sumerod persists. Nope, Pennypacker circles away and we're back to standing.
Pennypacker forces Sumerod back against the cage and clinches.
Pennypacker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sumerod just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pennypacker's brow.
Pennypacker blocks an elbow strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pennypacker can't break the clinch.
Sumerod comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumerod creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pennypacker gets through Sumerod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pennypacker pulls Sumerod into guard.
Sumerod throws an elbow that misses. Pennypacker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sumerod's guard. Nice move by Pennypacker!
Pennypacker stops Sumerod from standing up.
Pennypacker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sumerod's guard.
Sumerod working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pennypacker has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pennypacker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sumerod controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sumerod is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AG Pennypacker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sumerod moves into the clinch.
Pennypacker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sumerod drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pennypacker pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab lands there for Pennypacker.
Sumerod ducks right into an uppercut from Pennypacker.
Sumerod fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sumerod gets a takedown into half guard.
Sumerod thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pennypacker's head.
Sumerod is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pennypacker is just riding it out for now. Sumerod eventually gives up the hold.
Pennypacker wants to improve his position but Sumerod is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennypacker trying to hold on to Sumerod's head to control him but Sumerod postures up.
Pennypacker tries to kick Sumerod off but Sumerod keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sumerod is looking for a kimura but Pennypacker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sumerod to get the leverage.
Sumerod throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sumerod is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pennypacker is just riding it out for now. Sumerod eventually gives up the hold.
Pennypacker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sumerod.
Sumerod is working for a kimura but Pennypacker is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sumerod wants to pass to mount but Pennypacker is defending the position.
Sumerod seems to be looking for submissions.
Sumerod stops Pennypacker from getting back to his feet.
Sumerod not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sumerod looks to land a strike but Pennypacker avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sumerod wants to control from the top but Pennypacker keeps moving.
Sumerod postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumerod is looking to work some ground and pound but Pennypacker has wrist control.
Sumerod with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sumerod lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pennypacker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sumerod throws an elbow that misses. Pennypacker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sumerod's guard. Nice move by Pennypacker!
Sumerod is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aidan Sumerod has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pennypacker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sumerod is looking to sweep but instead, Pennypacker has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumerod is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pennypacker pulls his head out easily.
Sumerod trying to control here.
Pennypacker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sumerod is looking for a sweep. Pennypacker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sumerod wants to control but Pennypacker is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aidan Sumerod will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sumerod tries to move into range but Pennypacker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
AG Pennypacker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sumerod closes the distance and clinches.
Sumerod gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sumerod is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pennypacker to keep the fight standing.
Pennypacker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pennypacker gets a double leg takedown into Sumerod's guard.
Sumerod is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pennypacker dives into side control.
Pennypacker working away.
Sumerod is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pennypacker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pennypacker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sumerod actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumerod looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sumerod is looking for a sweep. Pennypacker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sumerod makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sumerod.
Sumerod wants to stand but Pennypacker is controlling the position.
Pennypacker stands up from Sumerod's guard - Pennypacker perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pennypacker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pennypacker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pennypacker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sumerod.
No luck for Sumerod with that takedown attempt.
Sumerod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pennypacker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sumerod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Pennypacker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sumerod clinches.
Sumerod goes for a takedown attempt but Pennypacker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
AG Pennypacker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aidan Sumerod.
Pennypacker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sumerod to the mat! Sumerod manages to get full guard.
Sumerod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sumerod is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sumerod looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sumerod has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumerod has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sumerod throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pennypacker escapes and throws Sumerod's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sumerod wants to control but Pennypacker postures up.
Pennypacker controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sumerod tries to bench press Pennypacker off him but Pennypacker keeps the position.
Pennypacker taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Sumerod's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sumerod is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pennypacker decides to stand back up. Pennypacker steps back and let's Sumerod get back to his feet.
Aidan Sumerod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pennypacker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pennypacker connects with a crisp jab.
Sumerod with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pennypacker to score with a decent uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
AG Pennypacker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pennypacker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AG Pennypacker!
AG Pennypacker was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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