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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Moretto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pennington but Pennington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pennington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Moretto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Pennington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moretto fails with a takedown attempt.
Moretto throws a series of punches but Pennington moves out of range. #CL2#
Moretto has Pennington up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moretto prevents it.
#BC#
Pennington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Moretto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pennington, pushing him back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Moretto manages to break the clinch.
Moretto throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Pennington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pennington.
Moretto taking a breather.#BC2#
Moretto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Moretto clinches. #BC2#
Moretto manages to break the clinch.
Moretto looks to throw a body kick
and Pennington counters with a series of strikes. Moretto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moretto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pennington pinned against the cage. Pennington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matt Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rio Moretto.#CL2#
Moretto has closed the distance and engaged Pennington in a clinch.
#T2#
Moretto avoids a wild elbow strike from Pennington.#BC2#
Moretto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moretto.#CUT2#
It looks like Matt Pennington has been cut.#CL2#
Moretto drives through and clinches with Pennington against the cage.
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!#BC2#
Moretto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Moretto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Pennington throws Moretto to one side and escapes!#CL2#
Moretto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moretto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pennington pulls his leg out and moves away.
Moretto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pennington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rio Moretto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Moretto closes the distance and clinches.#T3##BC2#
Moretto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Moretto forces Pennington back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Moretto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pennington stuffs the takedown.
Moretto looks winded!#TD#
Pennington feints and as Moretto raises his hands in defense, Pennington changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moretto working a defensive guard but Pennington manages to pass into side control anyway.
Moretto is looking for a sweep.
Pennington working away.
The strikes coming from Pennington are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pennington in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
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.#T4##SUB#
Pennington tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A lull in the action here.
Moretto is looking for a sweep.
Moretto is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pennington is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rio Moretto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Pennington's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Moretto drives through and clinches with Pennington against the cage.
#BC2#
Moretto manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Moretto clinches up with Pennington and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Moretto breaks from the clinch.
Moretto goes for a double leg but Pennington avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pennington continues to drive forward.
Pennington seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Moretto closes the distance and clinches.
Moretto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pennington is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moretto to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Moretto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Pennington forces Moretto back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Moretto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moretto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pennington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1##CL2#
Moretto clinches up with Pennington and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Moretto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moretto looks for a takedown but Pennington sprawls well.
Pennington seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pennington dives in and grabs Moretto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moretto pushes down on Pennington's head and hops out.#CL2#
Moretto closes the distance and clinches.
Moretto lands a hook that snaps the head of Pennington backwards. #BC2#
Moretto breaks from the clinch.
Matt Pennington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Moretto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pennington jumps guard but Moretto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Pennington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pennington has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moretto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Moretto is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pennington can't fight it off and eventually Moretto manages to take the fight to the floor. Pennington looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pennington has his foot on Moretto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moretto works his way back into a safe position though.
Pennington could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Pennington is working an open guard so Moretto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Pennington gets tackled into the cage by Moretto. Moretto maintains the clinch.
Moretto lands a shoulder strike.
Pennington tries to pull guard but Moretto won't allow it.
#TD2#
Moretto lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
Pennington looking for a guillotine here but Moretto defends easily.
#SU2#
Moretto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3##CL2#
Moretto clinches up with Pennington and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Moretto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moretto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pennington circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Pennington was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Moretto rushes Pennington and presses him up against the cage.
Moretto takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD#
Pennington drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moretto trying to control the position from guard on top but Pennington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moretto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pennington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moretto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moretto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Matt Pennington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Pennington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Moretto stays in close to Pennington's body and controls the position.
Pennington keeping moving, preventing Moretto from controlling successfully.
Pennington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pennington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pennington wants to stand but Moretto is controlling the position. #SU2#
Moretto stands and steps away. Pennington gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Moretto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Pennington's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Moretto moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Moretto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moretto misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Moretto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pennington, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Pennington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pennington tries to clinch there but Moretto circles away.
#TD2#
Moretto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pennington looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pennington is looking to regain half guard here but Moretto keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Moretto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pennington has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pennington on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Moretto trying to advance position but Pennington counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Pennington working for submissions but it's allowed Moretto to get to half guard.
Moretto prevents Pennington from improving his position.
Moretto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pennington's head.
Pennington is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moretto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moretto's back!
Moretto wants to control his opponent's hands but Pennington gets his hands free. #T2#
Pennington slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#ES2#
Moretto is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Pennington off. It looks like it's working - Pennington slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Moretto displaying calm under pressure there. #CL2#
Moretto clinches up with Pennington and pushes him back against the cage.
Moretto is working for takedown but Pennington is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Moretto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moretto shoots in for a takedown but Pennington shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moretto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moretto throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Pennington counters by clinching up.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Pennington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moretto throws an off balance right hand
and Moretto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Pennington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL2#
Moretto moves into range and clinches up with Pennington.#BC2#
Moretto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Moretto clinches up with Pennington and pushes him back against the cage.
Moretto working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Moretto is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pennington can't fight it off and eventually Moretto manages to take the fight to the floor. Pennington looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Pennington has his feet on Moretto's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Moretto moves into the clinch.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Moretto breaks the clinch.
Moretto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moretto throws a hook but Pennington avoids it easily.
Moretto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pennington but Pennington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pennington is looking for a counter combo.
Matt Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rio Moretto.#CL2#
Moretto closes the distance and pushes Pennington back into the cage.
Moretto tries to pull guard but Pennington holds him up against the cage and eventually Moretto drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Pennington jumps guard and drags Moretto to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Pennington working for a triangle but Moretto defends it easily.
Moretto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pennington will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rio Moretto.
I've got Moretto winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rio Moretto!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Pennington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pennington's waist but Pennington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hernandez off to one side. #CL2#
Hernandez clinches up with Pennington and pushes him back against the cage.
Hernandez fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Pennington is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hernandez can't fight it off and eventually Pennington manages to take the fight to the floor. Hernandez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hernandez is looking to stand back up but Pennington counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hernandez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Pennington seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hernandez wants to sweep but Pennington has passed to side control!#T1##SUB#
Pennington is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hernandez is trying to escape and Pennington transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hernandez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Pennington! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Pennington!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Pennington stuffs the takedown attempt from Sonmez . Sonmez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sonmez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Pennington counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Sonmez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sonmez throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Pennington counters by clinching up.
Sonmez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matt Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasan Sonmez .#TD#
Pennington gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sonmez regains guard.
#ES2#
Sonmez is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pennington presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sonmez jumps guard but Pennington stands there with Sonmez around his waist. Sonmez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pennington prevents Sonmez from breaking the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Sonmez pulls guard successfully.
Pennington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sonmez on the ground.#SUB2#
Sonmez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pennington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pennington stays in close to Sonmez 's body and controls the position.
Sonmez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pennington is one step ahead there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sonmez keeps trying to improve his position.
Sonmez controls Pennington momentarily but Pennington frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sonmez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pennington could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pennington wants to sweep but no luck.
Sonmez advances position into side control!#T3#
Pennington is not content to let Sonmez control the position.
Check out the look on Sonmez 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SU2#
Sonmez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A leg kick checked by Pennington.#TD#
Pennington manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sonmez on his heels. He'll look to pass Sonmez 's guard now, I'm sure.
Sonmez tries to strike from the bottom.
Pennington sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Sonmez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Pennington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sonmez is keeping the position for now.
Sonmez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sonmez scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pennington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sonmez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sonmez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sonmez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hasan Sonmez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sonmez fails with the takedown
and Pennington counters with a nice uppercut.
Sonmez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sonmez shoots in looking for a takedown. Pennington tries to sprawl out of it but Sonmez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pennington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pennington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sonmez .
Pennington went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matt Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasan Sonmez .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonmez fails with the takedown#CL#
and Pennington moves into the clinch.
Pennington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sonmez smiles and moves away.
#T1#
A shot to the body from Sonmez misses
and Pennington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sonmez shoots in looking for a takedown. Pennington tries to sprawl out of it but Sonmez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pennington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pennington seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sonmez is breathing heavily.
Sonmez shoots and misses #CL#
and Pennington counters by clinching up.
Sonmez tries to score a body lock takedown but Pennington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pennington is trying to pull guard but Sonmez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pennington's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD#
Pennington has hold of one of Sonmez 's legs. Sonmez is fighting the takedown attempt but Pennington gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T2#
Pennington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pennington controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pennington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sonmez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pennington.
Sonmez looking to control but Pennington passes into half guard.
Well, if Pennington is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sonmez wants to sweep but Pennington has passed to side control!#T3#
Sonmez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pennington is looking to take a break and control but Sonmez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sonmez is looking to reverse the position.
Pennington has control of an arm but Sonmez manages to advance to Pennington's back!#T4#
Pennington is trying to get back to his feet but Sonmez has full control of the position and if anything, Pennington has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sonmez tries to get the hooks in deep but Pennington pushed the leg off.
Pennington is trying to get back to his feet but Sonmez has full control of the position and if anything, Pennington has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sonmez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pennington is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Pennington dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Sonmez gets a takedown into half guard.
Sonmez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pennington keeps working.
Pennington wants to improve his position but Sonmez is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Pennington has one foot on Sonmez 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sonmez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sonmez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Sonmez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pennington defends well and Sonmez ends up having to push Pennington into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sonmez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sonmez with a poor takedown #CL#
and Pennington counters by clinching up.
Matt Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasan Sonmez .
Sonmez tries to pull guard but Pennington forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Pennington breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Pennington instigates a clinch.
Sonmez prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Pennington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sonmez shoots in for a takedown but Pennington shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Pennington shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sonmez is looking to get back to is feet but Pennington passes into side control.
#T2#
Hasan Sonmez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pennington remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Sonmez tries to improve position but can't.
Pennington landing strikes.
Pennington is looking to take a break and control but Sonmez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sonmez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sonmez pushes Pennington away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pennington gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sonmez is looking for a sweep.
Pennington takes a little break here. Sonmez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sonmez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pennington is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Pennington showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pennington 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Pennington!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Gonzalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pennington throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.#TD2#
Gonzalez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pennington's guard.
Pennington is looking to stand back up but Gonzalez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pennington. #REVR##SUB#
Pennington looking for submissions off his back.
Gonzalez controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gonzalez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pennington has managed to free his arm - good work. #SU2#
Gonzalez decides to return to a standing position. #T1#
Pennington avoids the head kick by Gonzalez.
Pennington is looking for a counter combo.
Gonzalez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pennington avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Pennington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Pennington wants to stand back up but Gonzalez manages to pass into side control.
Pennington trying to remain calm as Gonzalez controls from the top position.
Pennington throws a few strikes from the bottom but Gonzalez takes advantage and mounts!
Pennington tries to reverse the position but Gonzalez maintains control.
Gonzalez controlling his opponent.
Pennington working to try and regain half guard.
Pennington regains half guard.
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Pennington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Pennington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonzalez pulls his head out easily.
Pennington on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gonzalez wants to free his trapped foot but Pennington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pennington is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gonzalez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gonzalez's back!
Pennington gets his hands free as Gonzalez looks to control.
Pennington is hanging on to Gonzalez's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Gonzalez is trying to get back to his feet but Pennington has full control of the position and if anything, Gonzalez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gonzalez is trying to stand back up.
Pennington gets his hands free as Gonzalez looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Santiago Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gonzalez shoots in but Pennington avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Gonzalez pushes Pennington up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Gonzalez tries to keep at a distance but Pennington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pennington goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gonzalez prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez avoiding damage.
Gonzalez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pennington is defending well.#T1##BC2#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch.
Pennington stuffs the takedown attempt from Gonzalez. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet.
Matt Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Gonzalez.
Gonzalez dives in and grabs Pennington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pennington pushes down on Gonzalez's head and hops out.
Pennington wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Gonzalez has closed the distance and engaged Pennington in a clinch.
Pennington tries to pull guard but Gonzalez holds him up against the cage and eventually Pennington drops back down to his feet.
Gonzalez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pennington smiles and moves away.
Good shot there by Gonzalez.#T2#
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pennington could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches up with Pennington, looking for a takedown. Gonzalez pushes Pennington against the cage but Pennington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Gonzalez has managed to clinch.
Gonzalez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gonzalez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gonzalez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Gonzalez is looking to break free of the clinch but Pennington has double underhooks.
Gonzalez stops a takedown attempt from Pennington.
Stalling in the clinch from Pennington.
Pennington avoids the elbow strike from Gonzalez, against the cage.
Gonzalez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pennington fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Pennington gets tackled into the cage by Gonzalez. Gonzalez maintains the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gonzalez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gonzalez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pennington up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Gonzalez's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T4#
Pennington is trying to pull guard but Gonzalez has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Gonzalez tightens his grip and picks Pennington up, before dumping him to the ground. Pennington manages to land in guard. #ES#
Pennington manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that Pennington semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pennington tries to move into range but Gonzalez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Gonzalez clinches up with Pennington and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Gonzalez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
Pennington throws a counter high kick but Gonzalez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Gonzalez scores with a head kick.
#CL2#
Pennington tries to keep at a distance but Gonzalez has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Pennington has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gonzalez is trying to keep an underhook but Pennington manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington is looking to take a break and control but Gonzalez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonzalez is looking to get back to is feet but Pennington passes into side control.
#T1#
Gonzalez tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Pennington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gonzalez, who protects the arm well.
Pennington is trying to move to mount but Gonzalez reverses beautifully and ends up in Pennington's guard.
Gonzalez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pennington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matt Pennington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Pennington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gonzalez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU2#
Gonzalez gets to his feet. Pennington looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Pennington drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gonzalez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Pennington wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Pennington stops Gonzalez from standing up. #T3#
Gonzalez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Pennington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Pennington from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gonzalez working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pennington sprawls well. Pennington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet.
Pennington throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gonzalez avoids it.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gonzalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pennington.
Pennington went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gonzalez digs a good body shot into Pennington's ribs.
Pennington misses with a takedown attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good shot there by Gonzalez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pennington is fending him off so far but Gonzalez persists. Nope, Pennington circles away and we're back to standing.
Matt Pennington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santiago Gonzalez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matt Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gonzalez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Gonzalez!
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Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Warrior.
Pennington is looking to reverse the position.
Pennington is trying to buck Warrior off.#ES#
Pennington sneaks out the side door and pushes Warrior away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Pennington could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pennington misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Warrior counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Warrior. #TD#
Pennington has Warrior pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pennington pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Warrior tumbling to the mat - Pennington dives into Warrior's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Warrior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pennington defends it easily.#T1#
Pennington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Warrior is trying to control the position but Pennington postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pennington trying to control the position from guard on top but Warrior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warrior is controlling Pennington's posture.
Warrior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Warrior swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Warrior closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Warrior slowing the pace effectively.
Warrior wants to break free but Pennington has control.
#TD#
Pennington successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pennington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Warrior defends it easily.
Warrior slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU2#
Warrior stands and steps away. Pennington gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Warrior closes the distance and pushes Pennington back into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4##TD2#
Warrior works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Pennington has his feet on Warrior's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Warrior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pennington seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Warrior scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Warrior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pennington has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pennington works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pennington is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Warrior got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pennington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Warrior has managed to get both his arms back between Pennington's legs - danger averted.
Pennington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Pennington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matt Pennington will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Warrior scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pennington works his way to full guard. Good work.
Warrior with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Warrior trying to control but Pennington is working from the bottom.
Warrior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warrior wants to control from the top but Pennington keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior stands and throws Pennington's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pennington is looking for a sweep.#T1##SU2#
Warrior decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pennington to his feet. #TD2#
Warrior fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pennington sprawls well initially but Warrior persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warrior seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pennington on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Warrior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pennington has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Warrior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Pennington wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Warrior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pennington is just riding it out for now. Warrior eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Pennington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Warrior pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Pennington actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Warrior lands a nice short elbow.
Warrior is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Warrior postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pennington looks a forlorn figure.
Warrior lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Warrior content just to control the position here.
Warrior is continuing to stall.
Warrior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Pennington can't escape the position.
Warrior controlling from mount.
Pennington is looking to get to half guard.
Warrior content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pennington in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Warrior controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OleDirty Warrior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Warrior shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Warrior showed some decent athleticism there.
Pennington works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pennington wants to stand up but Warrior is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pennington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Warrior drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pennington looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pennington looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pennington! #REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Warrior is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pennington is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Warrior is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Warrior tries to hold on but Pennington postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warrior is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Pennington is staying active.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Warrior bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Warrior passes Pennington's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Warrior perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Warrior looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
OleDirty Warrior has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pennington tries to get to full guard but Warrior has control of the leg.
Warrior keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3##SUB#
Pennington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Warrior pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Warrior connects with a nice short shot to Pennington's temple.
Warrior is taking a breather. Pennington says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The adventures of Warrior the control monster continue. Boring.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Warrior clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Warrior gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pennington regains guard.
#SUB#
Pennington working for a triangle but Warrior defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Warrior gets to his feet - Pennington follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
OleDirty Warrior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Warrior 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... OleDirty Warrior!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
McPeak looks for a takedown but Pennington sprawls well.
McPeak throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Pennington counters with a takedown into side control.
Pennington could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McPeak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pennington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Pennington wants to work for an arm triangle but McPeak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Pennington there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPeak wants to get back to full guard.
Pennington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McPeak wants to control but Pennington is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
McPeak looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pennington trying to control the action but McPeak is working from the bottom. #ES2#
McPeak kicks off Pennington and gets to his feet.
McPeak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pennington is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pennington dives in for a single leg takedown but McPeak sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McPeak dives in for a single leg takedown but Pennington sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pennington tries to counter by clinching up but McPeak breaks away and moves out of range.
Matt Pennington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristan McPeak.
Pennington goes for a double leg but McPeak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McPeak continues to drive forward.#T2#
McPeak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pennington's waist but Pennington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McPeak off to one side.
Pennington fires out a quick counter leg kick but McPeak just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
McPeak moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Pennington pulls McPeak into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pennington is looking for a triangle but McPeak pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
McPeak is sitting in close to Pennington's body. Pennington has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! McPeak is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, McPeak is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Pennington.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matt Pennington!
Tristan McPeak was interviewed post fight and said 'I will rise like a phoenix'.
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