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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kim Pennington (ranked 6327 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Geone (ranked 6076 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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140 lbs
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131 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kim Pennington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alberto Geone!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Geone lands in his opponent's guard.
Geone stands and steps away. Pennington gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Geone takes the fight into the clinch.
Geone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Geone blocks an elbow strike.
Geone gets control of Pennington's arms and successfully pulls guard. Geone will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pennington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pennington trying to control the position from guard on top but Geone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pennington trying to control the position from guard on top but Geone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pennington content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geone wants to stand but Pennington is controlling the position.
Pennington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Geone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Geone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pennington drops back looking for a leg! Geone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Geone manages to kick Pennington off! Pennington jumps back into Geone's guard.
Pennington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pennington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pennington stands up over Geone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pennington stands up over Geone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pennington stays in close to Geone's body and controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pennington gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pennington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pennington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Geone is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geone trying to control but Pennington is working from the bottom.
Geone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pennington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pennington trying to strike off his back.
Pennington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Geone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pennington throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pennington gets caught flat footed, as Geone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pennington looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Geone passes into side control.
Pennington tries to buck Geone off but Geone is having none of it.
Geone tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pennington has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Geone tries to score with some ground and pound. Pennington controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pennington tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pennington is trying to escape the position but Geone is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Geone is looking to take a break and control but Pennington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pennington tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Geone dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pennington moves out of range as Geone strikes.
Geone closes the distance and pushes Pennington back into the cage.
Geone pulls guard.
Pennington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Geone seems keen to control Pennington's posture.
Pennington wanted to stand there but Geone had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Geone's head.
Pennington drops back looking for a leg! Geone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Geone manages to kick Pennington off! Pennington jumps back into Geone's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennington wants to stand but Geone has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pennington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Geone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pennington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pennington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Geone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Geone tried to score with a low kick but Pennington checks it.
Geone moves into the clinch.
Geone lands a takedown into guard.
Pennington manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Geone is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pennington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pennington gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pennington stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Geone scores with a takedown into Pennington's guard.
Pennington pushes Geone off and gets back to his feet.
Pennington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Geone.
Kim Pennington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Geone trying to control the position but Pennington is working away.
Pennington wants to get back to his feet.
Pennington sneaks back into half guard.
Geone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pennington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennington is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Geone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Geone's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pennington's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Geone right now.
Pennington trying to control.
Geone defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pennington not allowing Geone to control his hands.
Can Geone hold on?! Pennington is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Pennington dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Geone moves into the clinch.
Geone letting Pennington take a breather here.
Geone blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Geone.
Geone tries to land knees in the clinch but Pennington avoids the damage to the body.
Pennington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alberto Geone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geone manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pennington on his heels. He'll look to pass Pennington's guard now, I'm sure.
Kim Pennington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Geone stays in close to Pennington's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geone trying to control the position from guard on top but Pennington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pennington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pennington looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geone wants to control from the top but Pennington keeps moving.
Pennington wants to sweep here but Geone controlling him for the moment.
Pennington trying to control the position.
Pennington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Geone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Geone forces his way into half guard.
Pennington tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Geone wants to control but Pennington is keeping him busy.
Pennington slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pennington trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geone throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Geone throws a head kick but Pennington moves out of range.
Geone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Geone avoids the head kick by Pennington.
Geone takes a kick to the side of the head.
Geone closes the distance and pushes Pennington back into the cage.
Geone wants the takedown. Pennington is fighting it off but Geone persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pennington's guard against the cage.
Pennington striking off his back but it's not causing Geone any problems.
Pennington can't keep his opponent in guard - Geone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pennington wants to control but Geone is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pennington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pennington punching from the bottom.
Pennington missing with punches from the bottom.
Pennington wants to control but Geone is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pennington is looking for a sweep. Geone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Geone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Geone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Geone!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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